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581 | A prophet is not without honor... | Matt 11:1 | azurelaw | 189096 | ||
Dear SteveDeming, I hope I did not misunderstand you. However, your so-call question is expressed in the way that it seems like a topic for debate. Have you read the terms of use of the forum? If not, please do. If possible, could you please rephrase your question? Shalom Azure |
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582 | why did John sent his disciples? | Matt 11:2 | azurelaw | 202235 | ||
Dear bogs, I believe John was not asking for clarifying his own doubt as John should have known who Jesus was (Mat 3:14-17). The purpose should most probably be for his disciples' sake in convincing them as John Gill has put it: "he sent two of his disciples, who might be the most prejudiced against Christ, because of the increase of his followers, and the decrease of their master's; and because he did not live such an austere life as John did; and who, notwithstanding all that they had heard, and their master had told them of Jesus, were not easily persuaded that he was the true Messiah. Moreover, two of them were sent, both because it was more honourable to Christ, and that they might be proper witnesses of what they saw and heard; and since it was not so much for himself, as for the sake of his disciples, that these messengers were sent." Hope the above helpful. Shalom Azure |
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583 | least in kingdom greater than John | Matt 11:11 | azurelaw | 207415 | ||
Dear france13, In reading your post 207395, it seems to me that you have your own answer as to your original question. However, I found those old saints have said aptly as to how to understand the verse. Here I quote from Matthew Henry: "...he that is less in that is greater than John. Some understand it of Christ himself, who was younger than John, and, in the opinion of some, less than John, who always spoke diminishingly of himself; I am a worm, and no man, yet greater than John; so it agrees with what John the Baptist said (Jn. 1:15), He that cometh after me is preferred before me. But it is rather to be understood of the apostles and ministers of the New Testament, the evangelical prophets; and the comparison between them and John is not with respect to their personal sanctity, but to their office; John preached Christ coming, but they preached Christ not only come, but crucified and glorified. John came to the dawning of the gospel-day, and therein excelled the foregoing prophets, but he was taken off before the noon of that day, before the rending of the veil, before Christ's death and resurrection, and the pouring out of the Spirit; so that the least of the apostles and evangelists, having greater discoveries made to them, and being employed in a greater embassy, is greater than John. John did no miracles; the apostles wrought many. The ground of this preference is laid in the preference of the New-Testament dispensation to that of the Old Testament." Source : http://eword.gospelcom.net/comments/matthew/mh/matthew11.htm Shalom Azure |
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584 | thoughts of the past | Matt 11:28 | azurelaw | 220196 | ||
Dear wejlly, Everyone of us did a lot of stupid things and mistakes no matter they are large or small. The good news is ALL are laid upon Jesus who is the perfect sacrifice for our sins, He is BIG and STRONG enough to carry all our iniquities. Let's put our faith in Him for He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. (Phil 1:6). I don't know what mistakes that keep haunting you, but I had mine in the past that the thoughts peeped into my mind or even dreams making me cry in the middle of the night and yet no tears. That kind of feeling was horrible for I found no tears in my eyes but with a broken heart mourning for the past. Now, the Cross, His saving Grace keeps my eyes fix on Him. Do I remember my past mistakes? Yes, for sure. Do they still peep into my thoughts or dreams? Yes, they do. But what influence do they have on me...by God's grace, those memories serve no more as a torture but a milestone reminding me to walk faithfully, to seek His Grace and merciful guidance, and most importantly, to understand how much Jesus loves me that I cannot wrong Him. Sir, taste and fix your heart and mind on His amazing Grace. Ps 34:8 O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Matt 11:28 "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Matt 11:29 "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. Matt 11:30 "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Shalom Azure |
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585 | Hebrews 2:3-4 | Matt 12:39 | azurelaw | 215413 | ||
Dear Humility, Scripture is clear about the real foolishness:- Mat 12:38-42 Mark 8:12 John 6:26-26 John 12:37 Luke 16:27-31 1 Cor 1:18-31 Shalom Azure |
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586 | did jesus have siblings? | Matt 12:46 | azurelaw | 201200 | ||
Dear sister, Welcome to the forum. The below article from http://gotquestions.org/ should be helpful to answer your question. *** Jesus’ brothers are mentioned in several Bible verses. Matthew 12:46, Luke 8:19, and Mark 3:31 say that Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him. The Bible tells us that Jesus had four brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas (Matthew 13:55). The Bible also tells us that Jesus had sisters, but they are not named or numbered (Matthew 13:56). In John 7:1-10, His brothers go on to the festival while Jesus stays behind. In Acts 1:14, His brothers and mother are described as praying with the disciples. Later, in Galatians 1:19, it mentions that James was Jesus’ brother. The most natural conclusion of these passages is to interpret that Jesus had actual blood siblings. Some Roman Catholics claim that these “brothers” were actually Jesus’ cousins. However, in each instance, the specific Greek word for “brother” is used. While the word can refer to other relatives, its normal and literal meaning is a physical brother. There was a Greek word for cousin, and it was not used. Further, if they were Jesus’ cousins, why would they so often be described as being with Mary, Jesus’ mother? There is nothing in the context of His mother and brothers coming to see Him that even hints that they were anyone other than His literal, blood-related half-brothers. A second Roman Catholic argument is that Jesus’ brothers and sisters were the children of Joseph from a previous marriage, before he married Mary. An entire theory of Joseph's being significantly older than Mary, having been previously married, having multiple children, and then being widowed before marrying Mary is invented. The problem with this is that the Bible does not even hint that Joseph was married or had children before he married Mary. If Joseph had at least six children before he married Mary, why are they not mentioned in Joseph and Mary’s trip to Bethlehem (Luke 2:4-7) or their trip to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15) or their trip back to Nazareth (Matthew 2:20-23)? There is no Biblical reason to believe that these siblings are anything other than the actual children of Joseph and Mary. Those who oppose the idea that Jesus had half-brothers and half-sisters do so, not from a reading of Scripture, but from a preconceived concept of the perpetual virginity of Mary, which is itself clearly unbiblical: "But he (Joseph) had no union with her (Mary) UNTIL she gave birth to a son. And he gave Him the name Jesus" (Matthew 1:25). Jesus had half-siblings, half-brothers and half-sisters, who were the children of Joseph and Mary. That is the clear and unambiguous teaching of God’s Word. Recommended Resource: Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ by John Piper. **** Shalom Azure |
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587 | Did Jesus have a brother | Matt 12:46 | azurelaw | 221746 | ||
Dear Patty, Yes. More than one. Azure |
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588 | the law on eating pork | Matt 15:11 | azurelaw | 207907 | ||
Dear docandlinda, My simple answer : No, you will not go to hell by eating pork. Matthew 15:11 "It is not what enters into the mouth that defiles the man, but what proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man." Read the context from verse 1-11 of the above passage and you will find that they are much in pararllel to Isa 66:15-17 (I think you should inlude v18 as well). Meanwhile, the below commentary by Matthew Henry should be helpful for your understand. "v. 17. Perhaps some of those who returned out of Babylon retained such instances of idolatry and superstition as are here mentioned, had their idols in their gardens (not daring to set them up publicly in the high places) and there purified themselves (as the worshippers of the true God used to do) when they went about their idolatrous rites, one after another, or, as we read it, behind one tree in the midst, behind Ahad or Ehad, some idol that they worshipped by that name and in honour of which they ate swine's flesh (which was expressly forbidden by the law of God), and other abominations, as the mouse, or some other like animal. But the prophecy may refer to all those judgments which the wrath of God, according to the word of God, will bring upon provoking sinners, that live in contempt of God and are devoted to the world and the flesh: They shall be consumed together." --- Matthew Henry You may also go to http://eword.gospelcom.net/comments/isaiah/mh/isaiah66.htm for details and other commentaries. Shalom Azure |
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589 | Impact on our witness? | Matt 15:18 | azurelaw | 201703 | ||
Dear WOS, Thanks for the good question. Matt 3:3 For this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet when he said, "THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, 'MAKE READY THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT!'" Although the above scripture was meant for John the Baptist, I think it still applies to us being Jesus' witness as He has commanded in Acts 1:8. Else, we are just the STUMBLING STONES for others along the road. Just my 2 cents. Shalom Azure |
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590 | Question about Fasting | Matt 15:32 | azurelaw | 213101 | ||
Dear Loyal, I hope you find the below helpful for your question. Hope you understand that fasting is not to be used to manipulate God. It is a spiritual matter as John Piper puts it "There is only spiritual hunger being spoken and stoked with physical hunger." Remember the Lord's prayer? ... "hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done"...these are our focus. http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1564_the_crazy_idea_of_fasting_in_09/ Shalom Azure |
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591 | DICIPLES BELIEVED jESUS TO BE | Matt 16:13 | azurelaw | 193356 | ||
Dear ava, The below should answer your question. --------------- He enquires what their thoughts were concerning him; "But who say ye that I am? v. 15. Ye tell me what other people say of me; can ye say better?" 1. The disciples had themselves been better taught than others; had, by their intimacy with Christ, greater advantages of getting knowledge than others had. Note, It is justly expected that those who enjoy greater plenty of the means of knowledge and grace than others, should have a more clear and distinct knowledge of the things of God than others. Those who have more acquaintance with Christ than others, should have truer sentiments concerning him, and be able to give a better account of him than others. 2. The disciples were trained up to teach others, and therefore it was highly requisite that they should understand the truth themselves: "Ye that are to preach the gospel of the kingdom, what are your notions of him that sent you?" Note, Ministers must be examined before they be sent forth, especially what their sentiments are of Christ, and who they say that he is; for how can they be owned as ministers of Christ, that are either ignorant or erroneous concerning Christ? This is a question we should every one of us be frequently putting to ourselves, "Who do we say, what kind of one do we say, that the Lord Jesus is? Is he precious to us? Is he in our eyes the chief of ten thousand? Is he the Beloved of our souls?" It is well or ill with us, according as our thoughts are right or wrong concerning Jesus Christ. (Matthew Henry's commentary) ------------------- To read more, please go to : http://eword.gospelcom.net/comments/matthew/mh/matthew16.htm Shalom Azure |
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592 | DICIPLES BELIEVED jESUS TO BE | Matt 16:13 | azurelaw | 193358 | ||
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593 | This Kind Of What? | Matt 17:21 | azurelaw | 214415 | ||
Dear fwiaskycap, If you compare the scripture with Mark 9:19-29, it is save to say it refers to the deaf and mute unclean spirit. Shalom Azure |
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594 | As a believer can I commit suicide. | Matt 18:12 | azurelaw | 199344 | ||
Dear dtruth, My heart breaks whenever I see this kind of question appears on the forum. Having been participating on this God blessed forum for more than 18 months, I have seen a number of participants asking the same question as yours. Frankly, the answer should not be just a "yes" or "no" and I believe that no one really needs nor expects such an answer. What you really need is prayers and a face to face interaction of counselling (a means that is beyond the forum's capacity) with your pastor or trustworthy and faithful christians. That's why we usually provide such recommendation. However, when I think of that both the kind of support might not be available to the questioner, this could be the cause for their coming to the forum for help. So, my answer to your question is : NO believers "may" commit suicide. (1 Cor 10:31 Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, DO ALL TO THE GLORY OF GOD.) Ask yourself, if committing suicide glorifies God? pleases God? In my society where I live, suicidal behaviour is unlawful as well. We are taught to be in subjection to the governing authorities (Rom 13:1). We also see examples of godly men in the Bible that even they were in the extreme difficult situation and facing severe persecution, they did not commit suicide. To name a few: Elijah (1 King 19:3-10) Job (2:9-10) David (read Psalm) Jeremiah (20:14-18) Jonah (Jonah 4:3) Peter (Matthew 26:75) in contrast to Judah Paul (2 Cor 11:23-30, 12:8-10) I urge you to read Paul's epistles, they are very comforting and encouraging. 2 Cor 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 2 Cor 1:4 who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Cor 1:5 For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ. As some other posters responded to you that you are not alone...keep you in my prayers. Shalom Azure |
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595 | Should I confront the man my sister is.. | Matt 18:15 | azurelaw | 208470 | ||
Dear His alone, Below are some citation from a transcript of John Mac Arthur's on the passage. Hope they are helpful: verse 15. “If your brother sins, go and reprove him in private.” Anybody have a hard time understanding that? If your brother sins, implied your sister as well. People say, “What sin? To what degree?” Well the whole point here is it doesn’t tell us what sin and it doesn’t tell us to what degree because any sin to any degree is a defilement. If your brother sins, go and reprove him in private. Don’t talk about it to other people which is the tendency, isn’t it? “Whoa! Did you hear about what she did?” That is not according to Scripture. That is in itself a sin. If your brother sins...any sin is a defilement, any sin not only defiles his life, not only because it may involve you personally, defiles your relationship, but any defilement of any believer becomes a defilement of the whole because we are one body. So, you go in private. And then verse 15, “If he listens to you,” which would mean, “I understand that. I regret that. I want to turn from that.” That’s what you’re looking for. I love this, “You have won or gained your brother.” Look at Galatians chapter 6 and just the opening couple of verses. “Brethren, even if a man is caught in an trespass,” here again the general character of this instruction is notable. Any trespass, any sin, “You who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, each one looking to yourself lest you too be tempted.” Look, we all understand what it is to be tempted and to sin. This is not hard for us to grasp. Understanding human frailty, understanding the power of temptation, understanding the residing flesh, we go after these people, desiring to restore them because they have value. The word restore, katartizo, means to repair. It’s actually a medical term used of resetting fractures, or mending bones, putting dislocated limbs back in place. The idea then of this dealing with sin is certainly not to put people out. It’s to restore them because they have so much value. And you do it in a spirit of gentleness. Never should this be harsh. Always it should be bathed in compassion, tenderness, sympathy, patience, mercy because you understand fallenness. It’s our universal experience. Our model for this, go back to Matthew 18, our model for this is actually God. And He set that model in the prior verses. Go back from verse 15, just a few verses, to verse 12. “What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them has gone astray, doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go and search for the one that is straying? And if it turns out that he finds it, truly I say to you, he rejoices over it with...rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone astray.” And who is that talking about? Verse 14, “Thus it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones perish.” To read more, please go to: http://www.gty.org/Resources/transcripts/90-348 Shalom Azure |
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596 | jury duty, to be or not to be? | Matt 18:16 | azurelaw | 194614 | ||
Dear Michael, I believe the below scriptures are helpful: Matthew 18:15-20 1 Tim 5:19 2 Cor 13:1 Deut 17:2-7 (note v 6) Deut 19:15-21 Please read also the preceding verses concerning Jesus sermon where He was speaking against the Pharisees. Perhaps you would like to read the relevant thread under post 176037 for past discussions. The below commentary from Matthew Henry is also helpful for you to understand Matthew 7:1. http://eword.gospelcom.net/comments/matthew/mh/matthew7.htm Shalom Azure |
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597 | What are the benefits of public worship? | Matt 18:20 | azurelaw | 202466 | ||
Dear moyekoli, Welcome to the forum. Most importantly is God's presence (Mat 18:20). Secondly, edification and unity in Christ (Eph 4:1-16) Others could have more to offer. The above is what I have thought about for the time being. Shalom Azure |
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598 | Do you have to trust in order to forgive | Matt 18:21 | azurelaw | 227478 | ||
Dear LaRay, Welcome to the forum. It's not about trust, it's about whether we are obedient to our Lord's command and do we love Him and our neighbour. Read Matthew 18:21-22 and 6:14-15. Shalom Azure |
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599 | s the slave asking for forgiveness? | Matt 18:26 | azurelaw | 190480 | ||
Hi Steve, When I am doing a search of discussions on Mat 18:21-35, I come across with your old post (question). Wow, again I have to say that what a loving and merciful God we have - He forgives our sin before we ask for forgiveness but just humble ourselves and fall to the ground in front of His throne (as the slave did) and admit our debt. Praise the Lord - Salvation by grace alone! Shalom Azure |
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600 | remarrying after divorce | Matt 19:9 | azurelaw | 198552 | ||
Dear Christina, Hope the below scriptures are helpful. Matt 19:9 "And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, EXCEPT FOR IMMORALITY, and marries another woman commits adultery." Matt 5:32 Matt 19:4-9 Mark 10:12 1 Cor 6:10-15 Shalom Azure |
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