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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: benjamite Ordered by Verse |
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41 | What is the lesson from Lk 18:9-14 | Luke | benjamite | 35643 | ||
See my other response. In Him, Benjamite |
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42 | what was the name of Lots wife?? | Luke 17:32 | benjamite | 59808 | ||
We are not told. Even Christ refers to her as simply "Lot's wife". Another interesting point is that we are not told the names of his daughters, only their sons - Genesis 19:37 and 38. |
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43 | What does this verse mean?Mark 16:16 | John 3:18 | benjamite | 35531 | ||
There is a lot to be said about baptism. (So please forgive the length.) First, notice the contrast between "believes" and "does not believe". Unbelief is what condemns. In Scriptre, water baptism usually went along with belief - note Acts 8:36ff. What does "baptized" mean? What kind of answer are you looking for? In the Greek (the original language) the word is baptizo (in other words, different people will say different things - sprinkling, emmersion, etc.). My understanding of early church practice is that it meant imersion. See Mark 10:38-39, I think that in that passage Christ is speaking of His death. What does water baptism symbolize - Rom 6:3-4, "baptized into His death" (In my opinion, immersion is a better picture.) Depending on your background, baptism can mean a lot. I know of some who, when they got baptized, were shut off from their family, because baptism was seen as a stand against their heritage. I hope some of this helps, I would reccommend doing a search on "bapti" (without quotes) in either the New Testament or the whole Bible, to see how it is used in the various places. (this would give you baptism, baptize, baptized, and baptist (as in "John the")). I would also encourage you to look at those verses which do not link baptism with belief. (John 3:16; Acts 16:31; among others.) In Him, Benjamite |
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44 | where this is found in the bible | John 18:10 | benjamite | 38362 | ||
That would be Simon Peter who cut off Malchus' ear. | ||||||
45 | Which disciple did satan enter into | John 18:10 | benjamite | 38395 | ||
Judas Iscariot - Luke 22:3 | ||||||
46 | good out of bad | Rom 8:28 | benjamite | 59806 | ||
Define "good". In Numbers 20:8-13, we see that Moses was told to speak to the rock and water would come forth. Moses disobeyed God and struck the rock, but water still came forth abundantly. However, Moses was forbidden from entering the promised land. Also, "where sin increased, grace abounded all the more" Romans 5:20. Was the crucifixion of Christ obedience? I don't think so. I think it was open rebellion. Yet, at the same time, a lot of good came out of it. God is free to bless us in spite of our disobedience. |
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47 | what does this mean in layman terms | Rom 12:1 | benjamite | 38432 | ||
God has been merciful to you (note the previous chapters for context). Now, you, consider yourself His, for Him to use as He sees fit. Indeed, he has given us gifts for us to use in the church, for His glory. Live as He wants you to live. We are His, and not the world's. We must be doing His things, not the world's things. That's what Paul is saying. Does this help? |
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48 | Submit to all authority | Rom 13:1 | benjamite | 38844 | ||
If you mean since they are all authorities. My response is that we are only under one national earthly authority. Give to Caesar what is Caesar's. (Luke 20:25) The PM of the UK is an authority, but he is not my authority. He does not govern my land. He does not get my tax dollars, he is not owed my submission. Luke 16:13 says "No man can serve two masters." |
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49 | Are you refuting or adding information? | Rom 13:1 | benjamite | 39307 | ||
Sort of both. Thanks for the info on the Marine Corps. If only all Marines (and other servicemen) would submit to the Law of God. You said that in the Marines, you were responsible to follow the last lawful order given. Why is that? Those who set up the authority structure in the Marines know that you cannot follow two mutually exclusive orders. You cannot serve two masters. It sounds like what you are saying is that really, you were not under many earthly masters (as you said before) but one - the law. Now, it is still the same, you, like your representative, senator, etc., are all under the law of the land. I'm still not sure I'm with you on "masters of our affections". Although Luke 16:13 does mention love, it speaks of service - "you cannot serve two masters". I see this as a general principle. You can't stand at attention and run laps at the same time. When the Marine Corps told you to go overseas, you obeyed the other authorities because the Marine Corps told you to. Had the last lawful order given by a CO been to "attack" you would have done so. Am I right? |
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50 | How can anyone be saved? | 1 Cor 2:14 | benjamite | 60294 | ||
The Bible says that God desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:4) He does not delight in the death of the wicked (Ezek. 18:23; 33:11) The Bible also says that we have been saved by grace through faith, and that this is not of ourselves, it is the gift of God. (Eph 2:8-9) We also read that the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgement (John 16:8). Whoever will believe will not perish (John 3:16). |
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51 | uses of drugs | 1 Cor 6:12 | benjamite | 37571 | ||
I'm not quite sure I understand your question. For soft drugs, do you mean like asprin, caffeine, and tobacco? I picked 1 Cor 6:12 to focus on the last part. "All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything". Let me draw two applications, 1) If something is controlling you - with one "swig" -(say, if it lowers your inhibitions) it is mastering you, and is wrong. 2) Also, consider any type of addiction (drugs or otherwise - even food, computer games, tv and such) means the drug (or anything else) is your master. (cf. Matt 6:24) Is this the kind of thing you were looking for? |
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52 | visions and revelations | 1 Cor 12:7 | benjamite | 37578 | ||
What do you mean by "not understood by all"? Do you mean "not everybody understands it (but some do)" or "nobody understands it" but this person? You mention verse 1 Corinthians 12:1-6. Read verse 7. The gifts are for the "common good" not just that of the individual. The issue should not be whether or not it is taught by today's clergy, but whether or not it is found in Scripture. When I looked up "vision" in the Bible, it was interesting to see how, in the New Testament, it was front heavy - in the Acts up through 18:9 and nothing except the reference to Paul's conversion in Acts 26. Note also 1 Corinthians 2. Pay attention to what it says about the Spirit and what He does for believers. See in Colossians 2:18 what it says about those who take stands on the visions they have seen. I think, if I were you, I would encourage this person to exercise caution. Take to heart Acts 17:11. In Him, Benjamite |
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53 | Definition of a bible bully | 1 Cor 13:4 | benjamite | 35859 | ||
Does this verse (with the next 3) answer your question? Well, okay I'm not reformer Joe. I checked to see to which post you were referring to, but couldn't find any of your other posts, to understand the context. In Him, Benjamite |
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54 | How can we be more like Jesus? | 2 Cor 3:18 | benjamite | 32969 | ||
First of all, to be more like Jesus, we should steer clear of books by Max Lucado. (only kidding :-). However, to put a scripture verse to Mr. L's quote. "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:6) We ARE being transformed, and better still, He is changing us. (Romans 12:2 says "be transformed by the renewing of your mind", would that verse leave open the possibility that God is the one who renews our mind?) I'm not quite sure how to answer the question, or even if you intended it to be answered. Not to offend, for the question almost sounds rhetorical. On the one hand, we have been justified - "declared righteous". (Romans 3:23-26; 5:1, 8-9) On the other hand, we still sin. But, according to 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Also from the first verses, He is still perfecting us. Do others see that we have changed? Go to your High School/Family reunions. From personal experience (for what that is worth) change doesn't happen overnight. The only way we'll know that others see that we have changed is if we ask them. (Unless they happen to bring it up.) Have we changed? Yes. How do we know? The Bible says so (from the above verses). Are we perfect yet? No, but we know that what God started, He will finish. |
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55 | does God ever say no | 2 Cor 12:7 | benjamite | 38775 | ||
Yes. I'm putting my response in the beginning of the passage which talks about Paul's thorn in the flesh. He prayed to have it removed and God in effect said "no". "My grace is sufficient for you." |
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56 | Does grace mean no? | 2 Cor 12:7 | benjamite | 39162 | ||
Paul asked to be healed. God did not heal. God said no. Rather than heal, God said to Paul, "My grace is sufficient for you." Granted, God's grace might be overcompensation for the thorn in the flesh. I agree that God had other plans for Paul. That isn't the question that was asked. The original question that was asked was, "Does God say 'no'?" The answer to that question is, "Yes, God says no." Please note that He did not say "my grace is sufficient for the problem or thorn." He said, "My grace is sufficient for you." In 2 Tim 3:11, note how the sufferings parallel the persecutions - these denote how Paul suffered at the hands of men. 2 Corinthians 12:7 does not talk about how he suffered at the hands of men, the "thorn in the flesh" was specifically described as a "messenger of Satan". 2 Cor 12:9 sounds to me like God told Paul, "Listen, Paul, when you are weak - when you have this thorn - there, in your weakness, My strength, My power, is more evident in your weakness." Paul's reaction is, "If God's power shines brighter in my weakness, rather than ask to be healed, I will gladly bear this thorn, so that Christ's power shines brighter through me." There are better things than being healed. God's ways are perfect, let us pray that His will be done. |
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57 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | benjamite | 35885 | ||
I don't follow. We might say that "He gave gifts to 'people'". The greek is "anthropois", being the generic term. However, there are a couple points... 1) it doesn't say who got what gift. 2) it doesn't deregulate the usage of these gifts. The regulations are given in passages like 1 Tim. 2, 1 Cor. 11 and 14, among others. In Him, Benjamite |
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58 | what is meant by work out your own salva | Philippians | benjamite | 34459 | ||
Philippians 2:12 is an interesting verse. It was pointed out to me that it doesn't say "work for" but "work out". Here, Paul seems to be speaking about obedience. If you are saved, show it. You represent God, not yourself. What do you think? Benjamite |
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59 | info on marriage how to treat each outh | Col 3:18 | benjamite | 33173 | ||
How long of an answer would you like? Ephesians 5:22-33; (long) 1 Peter 3:1-7; (medium) Colossians 3:18-19; (short) I hope these are what you are looking for. In Him, Benjamite |
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60 | what basis does Bible's authority rest | 2 Tim 3:16 | benjamite | 62056 | ||
The Bible is inspired by God - it is breathed out by Him. Concerning the Old Testament Scriptures, Our Lord says that "not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the Law until all is accomplished." (Matt. 5:18) Again, 2 Peter 3:15-16 looks at Paul's writings and equates them with Old Testament Scriptures. Note the wording "the rest of the Scriptures". The Bible's authority rests on the one who breathed it out - God. |
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