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201 | Searching for the truth | John 10:30 | New Creature | 98010 | ||
FytRobert I believe so To me the clearest statement contained in Scripture to support this is as follows John 14:9 JESUS SAITH unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? HE THAT HATH SEEN ME HATH SEEN THE FATHER; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? Blessing New Creature |
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202 | What makes Christianity different | John 14:6 | New Creature | 54874 | ||
My initial thoughts concerning your question "What makes Christianity different from other religions? Don't they all lead to God?" 1. What makes Christianity different from other religions. A. Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with the Lord and Creator of the universe. All of the worlds religions try to work their way to God. 2. Don't all religions lead to God? A. No. There are many roads but only one correct path. (See Matthew 7:13-14) Jesus Himself said "I am the way" John 14:6 Jesus did not say I am a way, but THE way. Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Salvation is only through Jesus Jesus alone is risen from the dead. (This also makes Christianity different than other religions) Mohammed, Buddha, Krisha, and all other religious leaders are still dead and in their graves. |
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203 | How can I show the Bible is truth? | John 14:6 | New Creature | 132574 | ||
winged; you asked; "how can I prove the Bible is truth to someone who does not believe it?" One individual said this is how he once proved the Bible is true to a unbeliever. He said, An unbeliever once said to me; "If you can prove one verse of your Bible is true, then I will believe it. I grabbed hold of his nose and began wringing it back and forth until it started bleeding. Then he asked me what I was doing. I told him, you said that if I could prove one verse in the Bible you would believe it. The verse I was just proving to you to be true was: Proverbs 30:33 For the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, And THE WRINGING OF THE NOSE BRINGETH FORTH BLOOD; So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. Please don't use this method to prove the Bible is true. New Creature |
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204 | Where does it say that Jesus is God | John 14:9 | New Creature | 110537 | ||
basket Check out the following verse for starters John 14:9 Jesus saith .... he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; |
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205 | Why does this passage not work? | John 14:13 | New Creature | 44607 | ||
Maybe your too focused on the physical rather than spiritual. I see sight restored to people all the time. Spiritual sight that is. I see hearing rerstored to the spiritually deaf many times. And I have also seen people who through the power of prayer were miraculously healed from any signs of cancer, to the doctors amazement. The verse you mention works, you just need to open your eyes. |
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206 | Why does this passage not work? | John 14:13 | New Creature | 44608 | ||
"Burn the bush like you did for Moses, God, and I will follow . Collapse the walls like you did in Jericho for Joshua, God and I will fight. Still the waters like you did on the sea of Galilee, God and I will listen. And so the man sat by a bush, near a wall, close to the sea, and waited for God to speak. And God heard the man, so God answered. I sent fire, not for a bush, but for a church. I brought down a wall, not of brick, but of sin. I stilled a storm, not of a sea, but of a soul. And God waited for the man to respond. And He waited, and He waited, And He waited. But because the man was looking at bushes, not hearts, bricks and not lives, seas and not souls, he decided that God had done nothing. Finally he looked to God and asked. Have you lost your power? And God looked at him and said, Have you lost your hearing?" Max Lucado |
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207 | John 15:2, "cut off" or "lift up"? | John 15:2 | New Creature | 47674 | ||
Different Bible Versions rendering of John 15:2 and 15:6 King James Version - taken away in verse 2 and cast forth in verse 6 Amplifed Version - cuts away in verse 2 and thrown out in verse 6 New American Standard Version - takes away in verse 2, and thrown away in verse 6 NIV Version - cuts off in verse 2, and thrown away in verse 6 Contemporary English Version - cuts away in verse 2 and thrown away in verse 6 New King James Version - takes away in verse 2 and cast out in verse 6 The Living Bible Translation - lops off verse 2 and thrown away in verse 6 Revised Standard Version - takes away in verse 2 and cast forth in verse 6 Todays English Version – breaks off in verse 2 and thrown out in verse 6 Gideons International Bible Version - cuts off in verse 2 and thrown away in verse 6 Weymouth Translation – takes away verse 2 and thrown away verse 6 Youngs Literal Translation – take it away verse 2 and cast forth verse 6 Darby – takes it away verse 2 and cast out verse 6 World English Bible – takes away verse 2 and thrown out verse 6 Websters Bible – taketh away verse 2 and cast forth verse 6 Basic English Bible – takes away verse 2 and becomes dead verse 6 J.B.Phillips New Testament Version - removes in verse 2 and broken off in verse 6 The Jerusalem Bible Version - cuts away in verse 2 and thrown away in verse 6 The Greek word for take in John 15:2 is "airo", which means "to lift, (see Gen. 40:19 N.I.V.) carry, take up or away. It is also use in John 1:29 of Christ as "the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world," and the same use of the word can be found in 1 Cor. 5:2 which reads: "And ye are puffed up, and have not rather morned, that he that has done this deed might be taken away from among you." (Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words) In John 15:2 the word away is used in connection with various verbs such as "take away" and is translated "away with" implying a forcible removal for the purpose of putting to death. (Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary Of Old And New Testament Words) Hope this helps Shalom |
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208 | the barren branch never was a branch? | John 15:2 | New Creature | 47678 | ||
In John 15:2 we see mentioned two types of branches. 1.) those that do not bear fruit 2.) And those that bear fruit. (we see here that both branches were already “in him”. The only difference being the one did not draw any life from either the root or the vine. It did not get nourshiment which is essential to life) 15:2 We see that the branch that “beareth not fruit” he taketh away (meaning it is removed) 15:2 And we also see that the branch that beareth fruit he “purgeth” (prunes) so that it may bring forth more fruit. |
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209 | John 15:2, "cut off" or "lift up"? | John 15:2 | New Creature | 70483 | ||
Parable Bruce Wilkenson like all other eternal security advocates have no choice but to attempt to revise the clear rendering of John 15:2 and 6. If "lifts up" was intended as what was meant by "airo" then I would think that at least one translation would have made the necessary adjustment. The fact is not a single translation renders "airo" in John 15 as "lifts up" Here is how various translations have worded the verses in John 15 which you mention. Different Bible Versions rendering of John 15:2 and 15:6 King James Version - taken away in verse 2 and cast forth in verse 6 Amplifed Version - cuts away in verse 2 and thrown out in verse 6 New American Standard Version - takes away in verse 2, and thrown away in verse 6 NIV Version - cuts off in verse 2, and thrown away in verse 6 Contemporary English Version - cuts away in verse 2 and thrown away in verse 6 New King James Version - takes away in verse 2 and cast out in verse 6 The Living Bible Translation - lops off verse 2 and thrown away in verse 6 Revised Standard Version - takes away in verse 2 and cast forth in verse 6 Todays English Version – breaks off in verse 2 and thrown out in verse 6 Gideons International Bible Version - cuts off in verse 2 and thrown away in verse 6 Weymouth Translation – takes away verse 2 and thrown away verse 6 Youngs Literal Translation – take it away verse 2 and cast forth verse 6 Darby – takes it away verse 2 and cast out verse 6 World English Bible – takes away verse 2 and thrown out verse 6 Websters Bible – taketh away verse 2 and cast forth verse 6 Basic English Bible – takes away verse 2 and becomes dead verse 6 J.B.Phillips New Testament Version - removes in verse 2 and broken off in verse 6 The Jerusalem Bible Version - cuts away in verse 2 and thrown away in verse 6 The Greek word for take in John 15:2 is "airo", which means "to lift, (see Gen. 40:19 N.I.V. - "Within three days Pharaoh will lift off your head") carry, take up or away. It is also use in John 1:29 of Christ as "the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world," and the same use of the word can be found in 1 Cor. 5:2 which reads: "And ye are puffed up, and have not rather morned, that he that has done this deed might be taken away from among you." (Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words) In John 15:2 the word away is used in connection with various verbs such as "take away" and is translated "away with" implying a forcible removal for the purpose of putting to death. (Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary Of Old And New Testament Words) In John 15:2 it should be noticed, that there is mentioned two different types of branches - 1) those that do not bear fruit 2) those that bear fruit. Of type number 1 it is said that these fruitless branches are taken away. Only of branch type 2 is there made mention of pruning to make it healthier. For more info on what becomes of the fruitless branches you need only look at verse 6. These fruitless branches that were taken away, or as verse 6 says "cast forth" have become lifeless and withered. There is no longer any sap or life in them. The only thing these dead withered branches are good for is as verse 6 says to be burned. That doesn't sound like being lifted up or supported to me. It is only when men twist the clear teachings of Scripture around that they could possibly say "airo" in this instance could possibly mean "lift up" Careful study of the text will plainly reveal that it says no such thing! Peace New Creature |
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210 | Who are these removed branches? | John 15:6 | New Creature | 92586 | ||
Dear justme; You asked - "In John 15 verses 2 and 6, is Jesus refering to nonchristians or Christians?" I think the answer to that can be found in John 15:5 where it says - "ye are the branches" the pronoun "ye" is referring to believers John 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. John 15:2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. John 15:3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. ----------------------------------------------- Below is the comments on John 15:6 from Adam Clarkes Abridged Commentary on the Bible. "Our Lord in the plainest manner intimates that a person may as truly be united to Him as the branch is to the tree that produces it, and yet be afterwards cut off and cast into the fire, because he has not brought forth fruit to the glory of His God. No man can cut off a branch from a tree to which that branch was never united; it is absurd, and contrary to the letter and spirit of the metaphor, to talk of being "seemingly" in Christ - because this means nothing. If there was only a seeming union there could be only a seeming excision. So the matter is just where it began; nothing is done on either side, and nothing said to any purpose. He is cast forth. Observe that person who abides not in Christ in a believing, loving, obedient spirit, (1) is cut off from Jesus, having no longer any right or title to Him or to His salvation. (2) He is withered - deprived of all the influences of God's grace and Spirit. (3) He is gathered - becomes (through the judgment of God) again united with backsliders like himself and other workers of iniquity. And being abandoned to his own heart and Satan, he (4) is cast into the fire - separated from God's people, from God himself, and from the glory of His power. And (5) he is burned - is eternally tormented with the devil and his angels, and with all those who have lived and died in their iniquity. ------------------------------------- If any one abide not in me - By living faith; not by Church communion only. He may thus abide in Christ, and be withered all the time, and cast into the fire at last. He is cast out - Of the vineyard, the invisible Church. Therefore he was in it once. (Wesley on John 15:2) ----------------------------------------- In His service New Creature |
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211 | Who was John? | John 19:26 | New Creature | 44610 | ||
The text you refer to speaks about John, one of the Apostles of Jesus. This same John wrote the book of John, plus 1,2, and 3 John along with the book of Revelation. Be careful you don't get John the Apostle mixed up with John the Baptist. The two are not the same person. |
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212 | Jesus questioned Peter's love? | John 21:15 | New Creature | 73023 | ||
I don't claim to have the answer however, the answer may possibly be found by looking in Greek text to see which type of love Jesus was referring to, and what type of love Peter was speaking of. John 21:15-17 could be rendered as follows - v.15 Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest(agape) thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I like (phileo) thee. v.16 Simon, son of Jonas, lovest (agape) thou me? He said unto him, Yea Lord; thou knowest that I like (phileo) thee. v.17 Simon, son of Jonas, likest (phileo) thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, likest (phileo) thou me? And he said unto him, Lord thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I like (phileo)thee. If you come up with an answer let me know what you discovered Blessings New Creature |
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213 | Was Peter crucified upside down? | John 21:19 | New Creature | 45996 | ||
I believe that Foxes book of Martyrs, might possibly be a good source | ||||||
214 | when do I spake in tounges | Acts | New Creature | 48611 | ||
Paul asked" 1 Cor. 12:30 do all speak with tongues? And of course the obivious answer to Pauls question is No. tounges in fact is the gift that is to be least desired of the gifts of the Spirit. Paul said I would that ye rather prophesied 1 Cor. 14:5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater [is] he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. 1 Cor. 14:1 desire spiritual [gifts], but rather that ye may prophesy. tounges is for self edification |
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215 | Sanctification - set apart FOR God's us? | Acts | New Creature | 118119 | ||
Let me add a few brief comments concerning sanctification 1) It is an on-going continous process in the life of a believer 2) We are not wholly holy. we are being continously transformed daily more and more into Christ's likeness 3) Unlike justification,in which we are passive, in the process of sanctification, we co-operate with what the Holy Spirit desires to accomplish in us. We need to daily surrender ourselves to His molding influences. Daily surrender to the Holy Spirit will assure Chrisian growth, maturity, and fruit bearing in the life of each believer. |
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216 | how to be filled with the Holy Spirit? | Acts 2:4 | New Creature | 156468 | ||
We need to be emptied of self, and then filled with the Holy Spirit. | ||||||
217 | Who is God talking to? | Acts 2:17 | New Creature | 61170 | ||
charis: I agree with your statement: "The entire Bible is for Christians, now, and until He returns. I cannot compartmentalize parts of books or prophecy or sermons to suit my doctrine, but must use the whole counsel of God to teach me His ways." Amen Rom. 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. those things that were written aforetime, meaning in O.T. times were written for us who are alive today. They are written down for our learning and secondly to give us hope. 1 Cor. 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Once again we are told to learn from the errors of those in O.T. times who jouryneyed in the wilderness during the days of Moses. Those things were written for us today as a warning that we should not error as those that fell in the wilderness and died had done. We need the whole counsel of God for our instruction, not what we pick and choose AMEN |
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218 | Info on Church of Christ | Acts 2:38 | New Creature | 64913 | ||
IS THE CHURCH OF CHRIST A CHRISTIAN CHURCH? Some Christians believe that the Church of Christ promotes non-biblical teachings and practices. Is the Church of Christ a Christian church? The Church of Christ movement originally arose in the hopes of promoting unity among all Christians, but it eventually ended up separating itself from other Christian groups. Although the Church of Christ movement is basically Christian, it's difficult not to categorize certain factions as aberrant because of some of their more extreme doctrines and practices. Of all its beliefs, the Church of Christ movement is perhaps best known for its view that water baptism is absolutely essential for salvation. This is no doubt a "sub-biblical" view of baptism. Acts 10:44-48, for example, records that Gentiles were filled with the Holy Spirit (and therefore saved) before they were baptized. Water baptism is certainly a normal part of becoming a Christian and a member of the church; nevertheless, it's still possible to be saved without having been baptized -- especially when circumstances make baptism very difficult if not impossible (cf. Luke 23:39-43). Now, some of the more extreme factions within the Church of Christ movement go even further, and argue that anyone who views baptism differently from them is not a Christian and is, therefore, lost -- even if that person has been baptized! There are also reports that heavy-handed tactics are employed by a number of more extremist groups within the Church of Christ. The Boston Movement, for example, which evolved from a similar movement at the Crossroads Church of Christ, is probably the most well-known of these authoritarian groups. Both movements were rejected by the mainline Churches of Christ. This particular group goes so far as to say that other segments of the Church of Christ movement are non-Christian and will face eternal damnation. And so, while the Church of Christ movement is orthodox in many of the essentials of the faith, it is plagued with a very loud segment whose views are so extreme that developing any type of Christian fellowship with them becomes almost an impossible task. But remember, don't throw the baby out with the bath water; there are many within the Church of Christ movement who are committed Christians. article from the Christian Research Institute found at http://www.equip.org/free/CP0604.htm |
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219 | HAVE YOU DUG HARD .INHZSYC.7777 | Acts 2:38 | New Creature | 166381 | ||
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220 | RAY DID YOU DO JOHN 3.1-8 WATER | Acts 2:38 | New Creature | 166382 | ||
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