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601 | What does it mean I THIRST in John 19 | John 19:28 | Mommapbs | 39297 | ||
Another take on this verse for you to consider! Here Jesus hung, covered with the sins of mankind . . . I'm wondering if what Jesus was thirsty for was RIGHTEOUSNESS? "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." Mt 5:6 Notice that what man offered was anything but satisfying! We see that the sponge soaked in vinegar was lifted to Jesus on a hyssop stalk.(John 19:29) Hyssop was symbolic of cleansing. Nothing man could do would ever accomplish the cleansing found in the blood of Jesus Christ! Blessings Mommapbs |
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602 | Meaning of word "tetelesti" sp????? | John 19:30 | Mommapbs | 75366 | ||
Gad: yes you have spelled it correctly. Yes, it means "it is finished." Do a "google search" and you will find some articles of interest. |
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603 | How many paradises? | John 19:42 | Mommapbs | 85555 | ||
See REv 2:7 for another reference. Re the angels of God - indeed they are ministering spirits to US - God's children. (Heb 1:13-14) Yet according to Daniel 10, their service can be interrupted. We must be mindful of the spiritual battle that rages in our midst.(Eph 6:12) I believe that it is important to keep our eyes on Jesus only, do not render worship to any created being. mommapbs |
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604 | Classes of angels | John 19:42 | Mommapbs | 85821 | ||
Ernest: sorry to be delayed in my response. I enjoyed Asis' posting to you. On restrictions: See Rev 12:10 - Lucifer, our accuser, has access to the throne room of God but not for long! It is MY opinion, that once he has been banished from God's Presence we, the Church, will be taken to Heaven to be with the Lord. This, and the restrictions placed upon Satan in his persecution of Job are a couple of instances I am aware of. Satan's power is limited BY GOD! Don't forget this! Recall that God allowed Peter to be "sifted" by Satan Lk 22:21; Paul suffered from the ministery of a messenger from Satan 2Cor 12:7 and believers are also handed over to Satan to be "shook up" too! 1 Tim 1:20 In MY opinion, God's sovereignty supports: if God wanted cherubim to minister on the earth, they would be there! The very fact that they guarded the way to the Tree of Life in Eden proves this point. As Asis pointed out in his excellent post, there are many different functions of the angelic host. Yet, they do not have the same love relationship that we enjoy with our Lord! (Angels long to look into these things . . . 1 Peter 1:12) We can not go beyond what is written, so whether or not cherubim are present "on earth" today is not directly revealed. (See Dt 29:29) Why anyone would "argue" over angels is beyond me! Once again, this kind of debate takes our focus off of Jesus. mommapbs |
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605 | Is THE SABBATH ON A SATURDAY | John 20:19 | Mommapbs | 109099 | ||
Greetings! "For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day; therefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day and made it holy. Ex 20:11 Yes, the Sabbath Day in Scripture is what we call Saturday. Jesus fulfilled the Law for us. He is the fulfillment of God's promise to man (and to Israel!) When Jesus stood before His disciples on "the evening of the first day of the week," I believe He was affirming our assembly as well as the Sabbath. The evening of the first day of the week would be sundown of the Sabbath Day. This would be a time of celebration. And isn't it appropriate that The reason to celebrate, appeared before them at this time! This is why I believe that we observe Sunday as a day of corporate worship. I do not have any information about any church declaring one day or another as THE appropriate day - we should worship EVERY DAY. But since Jesus appeared to them as a group on this day, I believe that we should consider Sunday as our day of gathering together to worship Him. These are just my thoughts. mommapbs |
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606 | What was John's purpose in writing the b | John 20:31 | Mommapbs | 105110 | ||
Greetings! "Many other signs therefore Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name." John 20:30,31 John had two purposes for writing the Gospel of John. 1) Revelation of Christ's true nature. "that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God" Jesus IS God. 2) Regularly experience a changed life. "that believing you may have life in His name" See also 1 John 1:1-4. mommapbs |
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607 | Jesus turned water into wine | John 20:31 | Mommapbs | 109580 | ||
Greetings chosen 1 "Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name." John 20:30,31 See also these verses: John 10:25,32,38. Blessings, mommapbs |
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608 | inmyheart, could Paul be sarcastic? | Acts | Mommapbs | 49156 | ||
Hi Searcher, I'm responding to this question because it has been posted for a while now and as I looked at the thread, it has been duly answered! May God bless you and yours! In Christ's love, Mommapbs |
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609 | No Spiritual Gifts? | Acts | Mommapbs | 49691 | ||
Greetings pcooper! This is an edited version of my original response of 5-21-02 to the post you have referenced: For most of my life I was taught to believe just what Grace and Truth has written: "The means for the reception of spiritual gifts in the Christian age are not operative today. Gifts, in the first century, were bestowed by means of Holy Spirit baptism (Acts 2; 10), and through the laying on of the apostles1 hands (Acts 8:17, 18; 19:6; ” Tim. 1:6). Since there is no Holy Spirit baptism today (Eph. 4:5; Mt. 28:19, 20), and as there are no living apostles, it is obvious that, so far as biblical evidence is concerned, no spiritual gifts are being given to believers today." THANKFULLY, God was not limited by what I had chosen to believe about Him. He had to overtly "knock my socks off" (this got my attention!) several times before I could finally admit that I had been foolish to put up with the traditional teaching of men rather than depending upon the teaching of the Holy Spirit on the matter of spiritual gifts. Because I had refused to believe that God could no longer speak, except through His Word, I denied myself the privilege of hearing His voice and allowed doubt to reign. BIG MISTAKE! Those who profess to believe in the cessation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit have chosen to put God in a box - in reality, they are defining who THEIR God is and do not allow HIM to do the defining for THEM! (I think this falls into the category of "Thou shalt have no other gods before ME!") The spiritual gifts are alive and well today. "You do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures." James 4:2-3 In Christ's love, Mommapbs |
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610 | Is baptism required for salvation? | Acts | Mommapbs | 108605 | ||
Hi Searcher! I "assume" that you have checked out this author's web site . . . he presents his theology there. FYI mommapbs |
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611 | What power and its purpose? | Acts 1:8 | Mommapbs | 46967 | ||
Another question might be: Can we fulfill God's purpose for our lives without His power? | ||||||
612 | how many were gathered in the upper room | Acts 1:14 | Mommapbs | 109576 | ||
Greetings and welcome to the Forum! At least 16 were gathered. The Bible specifically names the 11 disciples and Mary, the mother of Jesus. Women and Jesus' brothers are plural, so we know that there were at least 4 others. Is this significant? I would say yes, for the church is made of of people we know and those we don't. The important point is that everyone there was united in their faith in Christ. (And what a mixed bag that must have been when you consider the backgrounds of some!) I suggest that the fact that they were unified in their faith and responding in continual prayer is an example that the church should aspire to today. Blessings, mommapbs |
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613 | How do the 120 pins relate the NT. | Acts 1:15 | Mommapbs | 85905 | ||
Where is the reference about these "pins?" | ||||||
614 | Casting lots | Acts 1:26 | Mommapbs | 72827 | ||
Greetings consider: Don't know if you saw this posting so I am forwarding it to you. yampa78 writes:If God is sovereign, which I believe he is, then he is ultimately in control of all outcomes. Therefore, I think that this is a legitimate way of determining God's will in certain circumstances. However, God's moral will should always be looked at and prayed about first when any decision is to be made. Casting lots is unnecessary and foolish when it is obvious that one decision is glorifying to God and the other is not. eg.- flipping a coin to decide whether you should cheat on your wife or not. That's obviously an extreme example, but I hope you get my point. This is my opinion based on what I have read and what I have been taught. If anyone disagrees with me, and has scripture to back it up, please share that information. |
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615 | Being filled w/ the Spirit mean tongues? | Acts 2:4 | Mommapbs | 148491 | ||
Searcher - When one is "filled with the Spirit" what should we expect to see? How about as a suggestion, obedience to God's Word? Just before Easter, I was reading in 1 Cor 14, when a tongue (unknown) is spoken in the congregation, there is to be an interpreter. If there is no interpreter, the speaker is to be silent. It seems to me that one who is filled with the Spirit will walk in obedience to this . . . yet there are those who ignore this instruction and therefore imo, I 'might' be inclinded to conclude that they are not filled with the Spirit. After just reading this passage, on Easter Sunday we (by mistake? no!) found ourselves in a Spanish worship service. I know a smattering of that language but in reality, it is an "unknown tongue" to me. The congregation warmly welcomed us, and they spoke to us in English - even one of the soloists sang in English first for us. When it came time for the message from God's Word, I saw a demonstration of what "being filled with the Spirit" is in the obedience of this body to God's Word. Just before the Pastor spoke, two women came and sat between us. They interpreted every word the Pastor preached. Love in action - being filled with the Spirit, they demonstrated the reality of 1 Cor 14 - the proper use of speaking in an unknown tongue in accordance with God's Word. I realize that this is not what one generally thinks of when we refer to "tongues," but perhaps this experience will bless you or someone else today. mommapbs |
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616 | Are we in the last days? | Acts 2:17 | Mommapbs | 30509 | ||
Greetings maroon! I agree with other posts on this verse (cf Joel 2: 28-32) that the time period for this event is after the rapture of the Church. However, I believe we are indeed in the last days of what we commonly refer to as the "church age." An interesting sidebar: After Sept 11th, Billy Graham shared the Gospel from the National Cathedral. This message was silmultaneously translated LIVE throughout the world so that everyone "heard it together." We have had the technology to do this for many years, just not the ocassion. Interesting to think about in light of Matthew 24:14 isn't it? Believers, let us not be ignorant of these things! God has given us signs of His coming throughout history. Let's not let our "theologies" sidetrack us from our glorious hope in Him. He will come, when He comes! Perhaps we should all be "pan-TRIB" - this means that it will all "pan out" in the END! (Pun intended!) Greater is He who is in US than he who is in the world! And praise God, Jesus is coming to claim His bride! See 1 Thess 5:8-10 Waiting expectantly, Mommapbs |
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617 | Omit or not?To raise up the Messiah? | Acts 2:30 | Mommapbs | 143323 | ||
Greetings Ray - you always stimulate me! Thanks. Is it redundant - to raise up the Messiah - and the resurrection of the Christ (Messiah)? Perhaps they were sensitive to their audience. As Jews, they knew that the issue of the resurrection vs no resurrection was divisive. A quick question: what were Jesus' last words? (Careful here!) Perhaps they were discussing this "power" He promised - yet the evidence of such is seen in verse 37. Apart from the Spirit, could these Jews have received the message Pater delivered, especially considering that there were most likely those who did not believe in the resurrection? What God promised, He does. David, recognized as a prophet of God declared what God had shown Him and the people had a choice to believe that God would do as He said. Now, Petere is declaring that the promise was fulfilled - Christ was raised - do they accept this and continue to believe God? From this passage we see that many Jews did - could anything but the power of God be at work here to change men's minds and hearts? Might we be mindful to pray for the nation of Israel, that God would open the eyes of His people, the people of the Book, to see Messaih as He IS!! Just some thoughts, blessings to you Ray, keep that pencil sharp!! mommapbs |
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618 | Why Sheol / Hades mistranslated as Hell? | Acts 2:31 | Mommapbs | 62681 | ||
Greetings Massebah! This was an interesting study, thanks for asking the question! I haven't a clue how translations began to identify Sheol or Hades as hell. Perhaps the zeal for the souls of the readers played a role in the translator's rendering of the words. Hell is a very real place; it is the eternal destiny of those who have rejected Jesus Christ. Hell is the eternal absence of God. "Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." Mt 10:28 "If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life crippled, than, having your two hands, to go into hell, into the unquenchable fire," Mark 9:43 "Then death and Hades (the state of death or disembodied existence) were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire." Rev 20:14 AMP It is interesting to note that there are two terms used to identify the realm of departed spirits. In the NASB, Sheol is used exclusively in the Old Testment and the word Hades is used exclusively in the New Testament. As I was considering this, I concluded that this might be an example of progressive revelation. The Patriarchs of the Old Testament entrusted their souls to God. In the New Testament, Jesus explains how they (The Patriarchs) were cared for in the story of Lazarus and the rich man. According the the account in Luke 16, Hades, the realm of departed spirits, was divided into two distinct sections. One area was called torments and the other was called the Bosom of Abraham. Now, recall Christ's words to the repentant thief on the cross, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43) Obviously, when Jesus gave up His Spirit, He was not going to the "torments" side of Hades and since Jesus was going to be there, we would no longer refer to this place as the Bosom of Abraham - indeed with Jesus, it would be Paradise! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is our assurance that God keeps His promise. The promise of God, to not abandon His Holy one to Sheol (Ps. 16:10) reminds us that believers will not be left there either! Since Paul asserts that when we are absent from the body we are present with the Lord,(2 Cor 5:8)and Hades is to be thrown into the lake of fire, (Rev 20:14) doesn't it stand to reason that Hades, the realm of departed spirits, is populated by only those who have rejected God's salvation? Translations are only as accurate as the translator. But the believer has THE Translator to guide them into all truth (John 18:13). . .let's keep our spiritual ears and eyes open as we focus on His Word to us - Hades or Hell. Not a good place to be! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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619 | Baptism, Trinity, and Teachers? | Acts 2:38 | Mommapbs | 48244 | ||
Greetings Hank! This is a very old thread but I do have a question about this verse. So I'm putting it out there to some of the participants. The following is a statement from a denominational web site: "As with the first Christians, when a person repents and is baptized their sins are forgiven and the Holy Spirit begins to work in their life. (Acts 2:36-41; Romans 8:5-11)" I am troubled by this, not because I am an unbaptized believer, but because many who I know to be born again believers have not been immersed! It just doesn't "sit" with me that physical baptism is a prerequiste for forgiveness. Any comments? Blessings, Mommapbs |
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620 | Jesus' name baptism? | Acts 2:38 | Mommapbs | 48245 | ||
Greetings Charis! This is a very old thread but I do have a question about this verse. So I'm putting it out there to some of the participants. The following is a statement from a denominational web site: "As with the first Christians, when a person repents and is baptized their sins are forgiven and the Holy Spirit begins to work in their life. (Acts 2:36-41; Romans 8:5-11)" I am troubled by this, not because I am an unbaptized believer, but because many who I know to be born again believers have not been immersed! It just doesn't "sit" with me that physical baptism is a prerequiste for forgiveness. Any comments? Blessings, Mommapbs |
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