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521 | Cristians are a no show in Culture War | Luke 17:3 | Mommapbs | 120836 | ||
Greetings Pete2 - You asked: "Why Christians do not participate in the culture war?" My answer is simple - lack of obedience to the cultural mandate given in Gen 1:28. Christians have retreated into coccons, most I suspect because they do not want to be "corrupted" by the world. Yet in doing so, they have removed their influence from society. Our charge to "subdue the earth" - which IMO means to bring all creation under the dominion of God. Man is to glorify God in all that He has created. Yet we ignore His design and order for our lives by choosing to glorify autonomous man. I suspect many Christians are ignorant of the "war" that they are in. The battleground is fought in the mind. (Romans 12:1-2)The "worldview" that one embraces will ultimately be reflected in our choices. (Prov 23:7) Sadly, Christians have perhaps not taken God's commands to heart, and some may not truly believe all that God has said, notably "Greater is HE who is in you than he who is in the world." (1John 4:4) Off my soapbox for now. mommapbs |
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522 | What do we infer from this passage? | Luke 18:15 | Mommapbs | 72575 | ||
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523 | Is Biblical doctrine inferred? | Luke 18:15 | Mommapbs | 72590 | ||
What is the difference between meaningful prayer and true repentence in this passage? It looks as if they are both. Repentence is a heart attitude that only God can judge.(1 Cor 4:5) 'God, be merciful to me, the sinner!' Luke 18:13 The tax collector clearly recognized that he was a sinner and knew he deserved the penalty for sin by asking for for mercy - mercy is not getting what we do deserve. Was his prayer meaningful? - only God can judge that and according to verse 14, it was acceptable to God. Why? It totally relied upon God to do what man can not -justify. One who exalts himself does not need God does he/she? When we come to the end of ourselves and see the love of God in the forgiveness that is ours through faith in Christ, we too cry out like the tax collector, "God, be merciful to me, a sinner!" Tim Moran writes in this post: Justification is the translation of the word 'dikaioo.' It basically means 'to show or declare righteous.' It is sometimes used to refer to someone being proven right. However, most of the time, in the New Testament, it is used in the sense of a believer being declared righteous by God. Gal 2:16 says, "...know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified." (NIV) This is a good summary to explain the doctrine of justification. The question which the doctrine of justification deals with is how do we obtain a right standing before God? Do we earn it by keeping the Law? Scripture says this is impossible. Rather, Scripture affirms over and over that we are justified (or declared righteous) through faith, grace, and the blood of Christ. The best modern illustration to use when explaining justification is that of a pardon. When a pardon is granted to someone they are declared free of all penalty. It does not say that they did not commit the crime. It does not say that they are a good person. It only says that there will be no penalty attached to the crime. This is what justification does for us. Because of what Christ did for us on the Cross, we do not have to pay the penalty. Justification does not make us righteous, it only declares us righteous. Sanctification is the work of the Holy Spirit which actually transforms us over time and makes us righteous. (End of Tim's post) There are many other worthwhile postings on this subject. Input justification in the "Quick Search" field. As far as drawing conclusions about doctrine from inferences . . . I believe that God's Word must be taken as a whole and we should strive to search the Scriptures to discover the Truth. |
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524 | Why does the word read good? | Luke 18:19 | Mommapbs | 85519 | ||
This is just a suggestion for you to consider. When a man is declared righteous by God, he is given "right standing" or he is reconciled to the way he was before sin. And what was man like then? See Gen 1:31! Yes, a good man is one whom the Lord has made righteous . . . and indeed his steps are directed and established. The question remains though . . . are we walking in those steps? Just pondering my own walk . . . mommapbs |
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525 | Please explain God's romantic love. | Luke 20:34 | Mommapbs | 28987 | ||
Since God said "Let Us make man in Our own image, according to Our likeness;" (Genesis 1:26)and He made us male and female, it can be reasoned that within the Godhead are components of both genders. Throughout Scripture, Israel is the "beloved of God" yet she went whoring after other gods. Who would rescue this "damsel in distress?" The King loved her with an Everlasting Love! He wanted her, but He couldn't come as a king, for He wanted her to love Him for Himself alone. You know the rest of the story! John Eldredge tells The Sacred Romance as a story of God's love and redepmtion for the object of His love - US! Bottom line is, at the beginning of Act III, on the night of the wedding, the bride was caught sleeping with the best man and the Groom wanted to marry her anyway! I encourage you to not stop or get hung up on the physical nature, for "The Sacred Romance" is inherently spiritual. Do continue on to read "The Journey of Desire and expecially written for men, "Wild at Heart." I have heard John speak and if you are interested, I will include in this thread, a copy of what I learned about the greatest love story ever told! |
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526 | What do you believe that this refers to | Luke 21:24 | Mommapbs | 25240 | ||
Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Rom 9:25 As He says also in Hosea, "I WILL CALL THOSE WHO WERE NOT MY PEOPLE, 'MY PEOPLE,' AND HER WHO WAS NOT BELOVED, 'BELOVED.'" Rom 9:26 "AND IT SHALL BE THAT IN THE PLACE WHERE IT WAS SAID TO THEM, 'YOU ARE NOT MY PEOPLE,' THERE THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF THE LIVING GOD." Rom 9:27 Isaiah cries out concerning Israel, "THOUGH THE NUMBER OF THE SONS OF ISRAEL BE LIKE THE SAND OF THE SEA, IT IS THE REMNANT THAT WILL BE SAVED; Rom 9:28 FOR THE LORD WILL EXECUTE HIS WORD ON THE EARTH, THOROUGHLY AND QUICKLY." Take a few minutes to read Romans 9-11. The passage you are asking about refers to Jesus' discussion about the "end of the age." We have seen the national of Israel destroyed (an re-established in 1948, a fulfillment of prophecy!)and Jerusalem has been trodden by the Gentiles (a Gentile is a non-Jew)from the Romans to the Palestinains! We are living in the Age of Grace, where everyone has an opportunity to come to a knowledge of Jesus as their Savior. This is commonly called the "times of the Gentiles" when God draws all people, not just His chosen people - Israel. The "times of the Gentiles" will conclude with the Second Coming of the Lord. As you read through Luke 21 et al, we can understand through history as well as current events that the "time of the Gentiles" is perhaps very quickly drawing to a close! Maranantha! |
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527 | What does "generation" here mean? | Luke 21:32 | Mommapbs | 51307 | ||
Greetings Autumn! Welcome to the Forum. Using the verse information feature of StudyBibleForum you will find the Greek Word for generation is "genea". It can mean family or race as well as "generation." I found this also on a web site: A biblical generation is defined as a forty year time period. If we look at recent American history, it is easy to see where these generations are delineated. Around 1908, the high point of the Azusa Street Revival, God began to pour out his Spirit in many places in the world. The Pentecostal movement had its beginning in this revival and the Great Welsh Revival had begun a few years earlier. From Eastern Europe to India, Christians shared a common experience of refreshing and a renewal of the gifts of the Holy Spirit being restored to full operation in the Church. Forty years later, in 1948, the same year that Israel became a nation, Billy Graham began his ministry. The Latter Rain movement, Healing Revival, and Charismatic movement had their roots in events that took place during this year. The apostolic, prophetic and evangelistic ministries were restored in a greater measure for the purpose of equipping Christians for works of service. Then in 1988, the Spirit was poured out like never before. We have yet to see the full extent of this revival, but it is probable that it will bring global awakening, the dissolution of tyrannical governments and the restructuring of man-made hierarchies in the church. Much of what happened in the news in 1988 and 1989 was miraculous and can only be explained by a sovereign outpouring of the Spirit of God with power. Source: http://www.forerunner.com/forerunner/X0780_1988__New_Biblical_G.html Blessings, Mommapbs |
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528 | Was there room for forgiveness? | Luke 22:3 | Mommapbs | 85379 | ||
"While I was with them, I was keeping them in Your name which You have given Me; and I guarded them and not one of them perished but the son of perdition, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.(Ps. 41:9; John 6:70) John 17:12 No one can serve two masters. In the foreknowledge of God,He knew who Judas would chose. And God used that knowledge to accomplish His purposes. Can a servant of Satan be forgiven? Think about this. mommapbs |
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529 | what relevance is the" 12 tribes " ? | Luke 22:30 | Mommapbs | 39100 | ||
Greetings, since Jesus refers to this activity taking place in His kingdom, this is a reference to the future. The 12 tribes of Israel describes the entire NATION of Israel. God has much in store for His chosen people in these last days! I also believe that the concept of "judging" here is leadership. If you recall, after the Israelites entered the Promised Land, they were led by judges. These holy men and women received their authority from God. So it will be in Christ's Kingdom - where HE will be King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Hope this helps! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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530 | are 11 thrones filled with the deciples | Luke 22:30 | Mommapbs | 39400 | ||
Peter asked, what will there be for us and Jesus replied: "Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel." Mat 19:27-28 "Then I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus and because of the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received the mark on their forehead and on their hand; and they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years." Rev 20:4 In Matthew, Jesus is referring to the set of thones that will be present in His millienial Kingdom on earth as described in Rev 20. I believe that these are different from the 24 thrones described in Rev.4. From Jesus' reply to Peter, it appears that His disciples will be seated on the twelve thrones in His 1000 year reign. Who will sit on the twelfth throne in Judas' place? I suspect it will be the apostle Paul! Of course this raises the question about the 24 thrones - who will sit on them? That's God's business isn't it? Why be concerned about these things over which we have no control? Let's just look forward to seeing this incredible worship celebration! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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531 | did christ fear(of course w/o sin)? | Luke 22:44 | Mommapbs | 131733 | ||
Greetings and welcom to the Forum. Perhaps you are referring to the agony in the Garden - I do not believe Jesus was praying fervently out of fear, for fear is the absence of faith! He knew what was to take place and He went willingly on our behalf. It is my opinion that He was in agony because of what He knew He would have to endure, not just physical suffering, but the forsaking of the Father due to our sin. Blessings, mommapbs |
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532 | Why did Jesus speak these words? | Luke 23:31 | Mommapbs | 138875 | ||
Little Ming - greetings - when you have a question about a verse, look for a green n beside it in context. This means that someone has discussed it before. Prayon wrote in a previous post: "I am led to understand that this is in relation to a proverb.Green wood does not normally burn, nor are innocent men executed. But if these things do happen now what will happen in the future? Another interpretation is if the innocent Jesus (green wood) suffered at the hands of the Romans what would happen to the guilty Jews (dry wood)?" Jesus is MORE than a prophet; He is God. Listen to Him. Today is the day of (opportunity)salvation, tomorrow may be too late. 2 Cor 6:2 See also Heb 3:7-19 Blessings, mommapbs |
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533 | Luke 23:34 | Luke 23:34 | Mommapbs | 105454 | ||
Greetings! In the Quick search field, enter this number - 17189 You will read some excellent posts on your question. As I thought about this verse, it has prompted me to post a couple of questions on my own. See also 1 Peter 3:18. mommapbs |
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534 | Eccl. 9:2-10 | Luke 23:43 | Mommapbs | 67901 | ||
Greetings nimrod2. Sheol was the fate of all people prior to the ressurection of Jesus Christ. Please read the account of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-26. Jesus clearly indicates that Sheol, the place of the physically departed has two sides: torments and Abraham's bosom which would indeed be paradise when Jesus entered! Eternity is a sure thing for everyone. We have the option of where to spend it! Rev 20:10 tells us of one option: "the devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are also; and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. And Rev 20:15 says "if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." But to those who have chosen Christ, eternal life WITH God is awaiting . . . Choose wisely. I hope this clears up any confusion for you! mommapbs |
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535 | He was a prophet. Can we add to that? | Luke 24:19 | Mommapbs | 120589 | ||
'I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. Dt 18:18 "For I did not speak on My own initiative, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a commandment as to what to say and what to speak."I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me." John 12:49-50 See also John 8:28,38; 14:10 Blessings, mommapbs |
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536 | how to forgive this child and love him | John | Mommapbs | 28446 | ||
Greetings Saveda! Thousands of years ago, God asked a similar question in the Garden of Eden. His answer was Jesus. He is still the answer today! In Jesus alone is perfect love and forgiveness. After reading your second post, it appears that you are truly seeking to know God. Jesus is the love of God revealed to us - do you know Him? I know that I speak boldly for others, but we'll help you here in this forum. Keep asking questions! Scripture for meditation: 1 John 4 |
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537 | Jenhovah's withnesses church ? | John | Mommapbs | 85560 | ||
Greetings Figoyuen! NO. You will not find God, the God of the Bible, in this church. (By the way, they have their own bible written to support their own doctrine.) "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires," 2 Tim 4:3 From a previous post by Brent Douglass: The Watchtower Society (Jehovah's Witnesses) is heretical in its basic understanding of the nature of God -- particularly Jesus Christ, whose worship they remove and whom they equate with Michael the Archangel rather than God the Son. This deals with a basic belief core to any orthodox Christianity and disqualifies them as a Christian Church. Members may or may not be believers that have been misled or confused, but those who developed and promulgated these doctrines were and are false teachers. Any believer within such a church will be greatly hindered (at the very least) by fellowship and receptivity toward such heretical teaching. mommapbs |
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538 | Jenhovah's withnesses church ? | John | Mommapbs | 85862 | ||
This was sent to my post by mistake - please consider what The CurtMan has to say! mommapbs Greetings!! I have spent much time studying about the Witnesses, The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, and discussing scripture with the Witnesses. Their beliefs are so far out in left field that you can not find them by radar!! They do not believe in the Trinty. They acknowledge that Jesus is a god, not the God of the Bible, but a god. If Father God is a God, and Jesus is a god, then that leaves alot of room for polytheism. They give more credit to the adversary being a person then the Holy Spirit. Plus they're exceptionally good at twisting scripture. Unless you are a very mature Christian on a completly unshakable foundation, I'd personally suggest that you stay clear of them. If you'd like to discuss their beliefs and compare it to what scripture actually says, I'm willing. I still have all my notes and other information including the New Worlds Translation Bible-an example of how a bible should not be translated; Reasion from the Scriptures, and much more. However; if you're already engaged in study time with them, I strongly suggest that you go out and purchase two books. The First book should be a Parrallel Bible which includes the NASB; the NIV; the King James or the New King James. The Parrallel bible lined up with the New Worlds Translation will really aid you in seeing the difference in perspective between the truth and the joke. Secondly I suggest 'Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah Witnesses', it's by a guy name Ron Rhodes. You will be in my prayers The CurtMan |
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539 | Why does God not want yeast? | John | Mommapbs | 109703 | ||
See John 6:33-51 Yeast represents sin or false doctrine. Jesus is the sinless Bread of Life. Therefore, the bread was to be unleavened - without yeast as it is a forshadowing of Christ. Only the priests ate the holy meal as only believers partake of Christ. These are the parallels I see. This is just my opinion. Blessings, mommapbs |
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540 | Can we not ask God to forgive another? | John | Mommapbs | 150948 | ||
Greetings Nobel! The forgiveness of God in Christ is an accomplished fact - it is finished - the penalty for sin was paid. Could we ever forgive another apart from the forgiveness of God in the first place? Eph 4:32 God has already forgiven - if we pray for God to forgive another person, what does that have to say about our belief in what He has already done? Jesus tells us how to handle offenses in Mt 18. We are to SHOW the offense to the offender - didn't God do the same for us? God makes us aware of our sin and when we are conscious of our sin a response is necessary. No response is a response too. Perhaps we are to pray the the offender recognizes his offense and chooses to respond with repentance? Our enemy is hungry and thirsty, in need of the "bread of Life" and "living water" . . .perhaps this is the what we should pray that he finds in his relationship with us; perhaps this is the cup of water (unconditional forgiveness?) we are to offer. (Romans 12:20) Blessings, mommapbs |
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