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221 | how many persons worte the Bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | Searcher56 | 152758 | ||
Adnan michael, God's day to you and welcome, About 40 different persons wrote the Bible One source that may help you is http://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-authors.html Searcher |
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222 | who many persons worte the Bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | Searcher56 | 152761 | ||
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223 | How to study the Bible on a daily basis | Bible general Archive 2 | Searcher56 | 152935 | ||
Central Chambers, God's day to you and welcome to the SBF, In addition to what Doc posted. I suggest that you also study a book of the Bible, in depth. Take your time. Just reading the Bible through (in a year) sometimes makes it just a textbook. Our Lord gave us a lifebook. Start with John or 1 John. Searcher |
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224 | What happened after June 1st? | Bible general Archive 2 | Searcher56 | 152994 | ||
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225 | When babies die? | Bible general Archive 2 | Searcher56 | 153821 | ||
God's day to you, Dawn Jones, My heart is sad for you. I had a nephew who passed away when he was a small child, too. We will pray for you and the family as your go through the grief process. First, as pointed out being baptized (or not) is not a requiremnt for going to heaven. Believing in the Lord Jesus Christ alone is what is needed (Acts 16:31, Rom 10:9-15). Second, I don't know what happens to babies who die. I would like to think all babies fo to heaven. I don't want to give you false hope. If God extends heaven to babies ... when does He require one to make a personal choice (to be saved) ... and does He also extend heaven to those who are mentally challenged ... and who else? I have two posts on this subject: - 144493 Age of Accountablity may be 20 - 138120 Babies who die may not go to heaven ... Enter the numbers under Quick Search. I think it is important to teach about Jesus and the Bible ... so that one can make a choice for Him early in life. I hope I wasn't too hard. Searcher |
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226 | View entire THREAD; still need answer | Bible general Archive 2 | Searcher56 | 153936 | ||
God's day to you, HolyT, Each post is on a single page. You need to look at each post of the thread. Searcher |
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227 | Church Leadership in Crisis | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 4843 | ||
When a leader steps down they can influence the people. There may not be any specific Bible passage, but it is wise not to have a former leader attend the same church. Even an interim pastor, should not be a member. | ||||||
228 | Who is going into the Millennium? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 4846 | ||
You do bring up a good point. No matter what happens we must be willing to do as He bids. The more important question is what is your final destination? At least one group could be wrong ... maybe all are. Each can point to a passage, supporting their view. |
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229 | Should the Bible be taken literally? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 4850 | ||
The Bible must be taken literally, unless there is a figurative word used ... words like as and like. Does it all apply to us? NO. Mark 16:18 come to mind. I am not going to pick up snakes or drink poison. However, we cannot theorize that the Holy Spirit wants us to change the Word, so we do what we want. For example, I believe we do not worship as God wants - on our knees prostrate before the Almighty ... focsing on Him alone. We add praise, giving Him worth, service and other activities. |
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230 | Time for Worship? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 4917 | ||
Hi Tim ... 1) Terms a.k.a. Words. It is not cultural. Most, if not all, cultures give worship in the same way. It is true for most of the Bible. Some cultures, like the Eskimos, do not have lambs, so there must be a subsitute. The Scriptural basis is the words in the original. 2) Translations. Exodus 3:12,12:31 is translated abad by the NAS. The same phrase, or something very close is seen again in Exodus (4:23; 7:16; 8:1, 20; 9:1, 13; 10:3, 7, 8, 11, 24, 26). It is translated serve in the NAS and most translations. Romans 12:1 says, "spiritual service of worship". The words service and worship in the NAS are 'abad. It does not make sense, since it only appears once in the original. The King James Version translates the last phrase, "which is your reasonable service." Which fits better. The rest of the chapter, even up to Romans 15:22 is about our service. 3) Teachings. I hope you want the correct ones. John Hubley and Roy Davison are the only ones I have found. 4) Time. I agree with you that we do not spend enough time with God. But, not just in our corporate time, but our private time, too. Not, just in worship, but, in prayer, praise (singing), peruse (reading throughly) the Bible. Steve |
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231 | Persecution through tithing? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 4946 | ||
I do not know of any specific passage about being persecuted when we tithe, or give. We can be presecuted when we do good ... which could include giving. But, that should not be the only good thing we do. |
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232 | Is speaking in tongues for today? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5004 | ||
Tongues is a known language (Acts 2:6). It says they heard them speak in their own tongue. 1 Cor. 14 is a great passage. Prophesy is a better gift. It is a sign for unbelievers, not us I know a person who did not study a language and was able to talk with a native, in his own language, tho he thought he was speaking English. Also, a visitor to a church, said John 3:16 in Greek. The, it was interpeted in correctly. The Greek speaker, said it was wrongly interpeted ... and it was confirmed by a member who knew Greek. There are cases where Satan has copied this gift. Tongues is for today, but, many teach it incorrectly. BTW, what language did the angels speak when they spoke to man? I believe in the language the listener understood. Steve |
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233 | is ten percent the scriptural tithe | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5009 | ||
No ... give more. There is a second tithe brought yearly to the tabernacle and eaten before the Lord (Deu. 12:6,7,17-19; 14:22-27) There is a third tithe, every third year to promote hospitality and charity (Deu. 14:28,29; 26:12-15). Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek (Gen. 14:20; Heb. 7:6); and Jacob vowed unto the Lord to give a tenth (Gen. 28:22). These were given before the Law. Do not count all your seeds to make sure you give a tenth of all and neglect something greater - justice, mercy, and faith (Mat. 23:23). This passage says that we should no stop tithing. |
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234 | Is being "slain in the spirit" biblical? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5110 | ||
One of the most common manifestations is that of being 'slain in the Spirit', when a person loses all motor control over their body and falls to the floor or ground. Advocates of the practice make a claim that there is Scriptural warrant for this sign. But does this claim hold up? Let's look at the Bible references thatare used to support the practice. - The reference in Chronicles (2 Chronicles 5:14) is about when the Ark was brought to the completed Temple. During the service, right before Solomon spoke, "the Lord's house was filled with a cloud, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud". - The first Matthew reference (Matthew 17:6) is to the Transfiguration, where God showed the three key disciples what the significance of the Law and the Prophets were: that Jesus was greater, as the living fulfillment of them. It was a direct and unique encounter with the divine Presence, enough to make anyone quiver. - The second Matthew reference (Matthew 28:4) is about the guards at Jesus' tomb, literally paralyzed by fear when the angel appeared, sitting on the rolled-away stone. - The John reference (John 18:6) is to the action of the Roman soldiers when they reached Jesus to arrest Him. When they heard him identify himself, they retreated from him and fell to the ground. In this case, in answering that he's the one they seek to arrest, Jesus uses a term that people in the Middle East, Gentile and Jew alike, could have recognized as the name of the Jewish God, "I Am". Given why they went to arrest him, that would've taken me aback for a moment had I heard it. - The Acts reference (Ac 9:4-8) is to Paul's Damascus Road experience, where Saul was blinded (v.8) by light from heaven (v.3) and fell to the ground, probably from the shock of what had happened to him. His fellow travelers heard the voice, but saw nothing except Saul's reactions and blindness. Paul recounts this experience before the Jews in Jerusalem, in Acts 22, and again before Agrippa in Acts 26. The Revelations reference (Rv 1:17) was of John, the writer of the Revelation, speaking of the vision which gave him the messages to the churches in Asia Minor. This vision was one of seeing the glorified Christ in His full heavenly setting. It is said in the Old Testament that the sight of God is too much for humans to take. John, at least in this vision, got to see the most see-able part of divinity, that of Jesus, but in its heavenly setting, even that much was too much, and John fell at His feet "like a dead man". Then, Christ laid his hand on him, to calm his fears. (Also, read Dan. 10:5ff) In only one of these cases was there anyone falling down because of things that happened during a worship service or a church gathering, and that was at the original Temple in Jerusalem, when God moved into it for a home and thus started a new phase in the divine covenant with the Jewish nation. This was an unparalleled act that made for effective power over an entire society, unbeliever as well as believer. In none of these cases did it happen because anyone laid hands on or said prayers over anyone. In Revelation, Christ gives John a hand of comfort after John falls down. Similarly, Jesus gives that same assuring hand to the disciples after the Transfiguration. Robert Longman Jr |
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235 | Did God create evil? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5335 | ||
God created everything good. The angels had freewill. Lucifer chose to do evil, by sinning. God is not the author of sin, yet evil serves his purposes. He does not violate our free will, yet free will serves his purposes. |
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236 | Which method of baptism Bible supported? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5606 | ||
As we try to harmonize each and every Biblical reference to baptism, it is most important that we first discover the Biblical meaning of the word "baptism." Before we look at these Greek words, we should look at a similar Greek word, bapto. The reason we should look at this word is because many Bible students are convinced that the word "baptize" means to immerse. One of their arguments is that the root word from which "baptism" is derived is the word bapto, and it is always translated "dip" in the Bible. The fact is, when we carefully study the Bible's usage of the word "baptism," we will discover that it is never used to signify immersion. Moreover, we will find that the word "baptism," if it has any spiritual application, always has to do with the washing away of our sins. These two principles will be clearly seen as we go along in our study. On the other hand, the Greek word bapto or a similar word, embapto, is always translated "dip." But when we look at every place in the Bible where either bapto or embapto is found, we will find that they are never used as synonyms for the washing away of our sins. That is, in no way do they signify or relate to salvation. Therefore, even though in some ways they may be a cousin word to "baptism," actually, they are different words as God uses them in the Bible. To make sure this is so, let us take time to examine every place in the Bible where the words bapto and embapto are found The fact is, when we carefully study the Bible's usage of the word "baptism," we will discover that it is never used to signify immersion. It can be seen that the words bapto and embapto menos in these verses have nothing to do with washing away of sins. Whatever God is teaching in this action of dipping the sop and giving it to the betrayer Judas, it has nothing to do with the salvation of Judas (John 13:26). Nor does the dipping of the finger of Lazarus provide salvation for Lazarus or the rich man (Luke 16:24). One other Bible verse employs a derivative of the word bapto, and that is Revelation 19:13, which declares: And he was clothed with a vesture dipped [bapto] in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. Actually, the word bapto is the Greek word bebamnenon which is a neutral participle perfect middle which literally translates "having been dipped." Returning to our study of the Greek words baptizo, baptismos, and baptisma, we find that usually they are translated as "baptize" or "baptism." But in a few instances, the context does not allow that translation. We should examine each place in the Bible where these words are translated other than "baptize" or "baptism." This will help us to obtain the meaning of these Greek words. First, we will look at Mark 7:4, where we read: And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. Thus, we see that Revelation 19:13, where a derivative of the word bapto is used, as well as all of the other verses where we find the words bapto or embapto, give us no clue as to the meaning of the word "baptism." The word "wash" employed here is from the root of the Greek word baptizo which ordinarily is translated as "baptize." The word "washing" is baptismos which ordinarily is translated as "baptism." In Luke 11:38, the word "wash" is the Greek word baptizo which also ordinarily is translated as "baptize." Likewise, in Hebrews 9:10 we of divers washings. The word "washings" is the Greek word baptismos which also is usually translated "baptism." Note that in all these passages the English words wash and washing are the same words as the Greek words which can be transliterated "baptize" or "baptism." The context of each of these These passages, therefore, show us that in the Bible the word "baptize" means to wash or cleanse or purify. Verses clearly shows that the word "washing" is a correct translation. Furthermore, there is no implication of dipping or immersion. For example, "tables" (Mark 7:4) are not dipped or immersed to clean them. These passages, therefore, show us that in the Bible the word "baptize" means to wash or cleanse or purify. This agrees with what we read in Hebrews 9:10, which declares that these Old Testament washings (and the Pharisees were attempting to keep as perfectly as possible the Old Testament ceremonial laws), stood only as carnal ordinances. It might also be noted that the Greek words baptizo or baptismos are never translated "dip" or "immerse." This is in complete harmony with the principle that the idea of immersion is never used as a synonym for salvation. We may thus be assured that baptizo means to wash or cleanse. As we continue this study, we shall see to a much greater degree how true this is. |
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237 | What will be left after the Tribulation? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5716 | ||
Rev 20:1-6 is about the Millennium. Chapters 8-9 tell a third of everything will be destroyed. But, still there is plenty to rule over. Those who rebel will be like Eve and Adam who also had it great ... and believed the lie of Satan. I also see that while the Israelites promised to follow God in Joshua 24 ... the next generation rebelled (Jud. 2:10). So I think there will be rebels at the end of the Millennium. Steve |
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238 | The baptizer also immersed? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5721 | ||
I do know what immersion is. The church I now attend, only the one getting baptized is in the water. The other one is on dry land, separated by a low wall. I grew up in a Baptist church. The way I read Acts 8, I see that both went into the water and came out ... and it does not say there was any immersion, dunking or dipping. We do not know how deep the water was. How do you answer Mark 7:4, Luke 11:38, Hebrews 9:10? Read that post. About the OT in the NT ... there are many examples, and I think this includes baptism. I think immersion is okay. But, if you are in a desert (with no name) and you only had a cup full of water, could you be baptized? |
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239 | earth 6-10000 years old | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5826 | ||
By looking at the time of birth of the sons. Seth was born when Adam was 130 (Gen. 5:3), Enosh was borh when Seth was 105 (vs. 6) ... This section is until Noah. Then there are other OT passages that give the other birth years. So it is figured that Adam was created in 4004 B.C. Steve |
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240 | Biblical support for animals in heaven? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5887 | ||
They were not in heaven before creation. As I read the creation account, the only replication is man. Man is unique, by having a soul. So, I do not think animals will be in heaven. Steve |
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