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61 | Gross or Net Income/ | Mal 3:10 | Bereaniam | 166165 | ||
Basic to understanding the bible is to study it dispensationally. While Jesus lived on the earth,he was in the dispensation of LAW, Gal 4:4. He had to keep and teach ALL of the LAW. He obeyed the ordinance of tithing, Luke11:42, what the prophets taught,kept the Feasts, wore tassels, etc. Christ's death brought the LAW to an end Rm 10:4...blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us...nailing it to His cross Col 2:14. Before the dispensation of LAW, Abraham, during the dispensation of PROMISE gave a tithe of the spoils of the war to Melchizedek without the command of God. Abraham did not bring his tithe to the "storehouse", it is not recorded that he ever tithed again, and he was not promised he'd be blessed for tithing. Abraham also offered animals as burnt offerings...we are not required to do that during this dispensation of GRACE. We are forbidden to mix GRACE with LAW. Col 2:16, Gal 6:1. Just study the bible dispensationally (rightly divide the Word of truth); remember we are not Jews; if you keep one LAW, you have to keep them all to be righteous; read all of Galatians; don't be bewitched by "money grubbing preachers; give 10,20,40,50,100 percent of your gross if you want to...just be sure it is given cheerfully, not grudgingly, or of necessity as Paul, our pattern, taught the Corinthians. |
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62 | Gross or Net Income/ | Mal 3:10 | Bereaniam | 166546 | ||
Understanding God's overall program is difficult for some because we have been taught that we are "Jews". We are really neither Jew nor Gentile if we are born again...we are "new creatures". Paul was raised up by Jesus and given the gospel for the "new creatures". Paul does reiterate "some" of the LAW for us to follow. But, not ALL of it. Paul says that which you have learned, received, heard, and seen in me, Do! He constantly throughout his epistles say to follow him as he follows Christ. He constantly refers to "my gospel". He is not being arrogant...as a matter of fact, besides Jesus I never read of anyone so humble. Remember in Galatians , Jesus was born of a woman, UNDER the LAW. Jesus was a Jew...He had to keep and teach the LAW. But when He died, He did away with the LAW...it was a curse. My computer is down right now...it may be a while before I can get back if you have further questions. From my heart to yours, Bereaniam |
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63 | Gross or Net Income/ | Mal 3:10 | Bereaniam | 166583 | ||
"O Foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you..." The law is good, it's our schoolmaster. This is fine if you are a Jew. Read all of Galatians,Paul said in Galatians 5:1,3,4, "Stand fast in the LIBERTY wherewith CHRIST hath made us free, be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage (LAW)...He is a DEBTOR to DO the whole LAW...Christ is become of no effect to you, whosoever is justified by the LAW, you are fallen from GRACE. Rom 8:3 "What the LAW could NOT do, in that it was WEAK through the flesh, God sent His Son...that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us. This is not Rocket Science!!! Gal 3:13 "Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the LAW, being made a curse for us, Praise the Lord! Study the overall Plan and Program of God...the different DISPENSATIONS. The Jews were under the dispensation of LAW...we are under the dispensation (stewardship, administration ) of GRACE. The scriptures you cited were from the Old Covenant...we are New Covenant Believers, unless you ar a Jew. Are You? Again, Paul does reiterate many of the laws from the Old Covenant that we should strive to keep. God does not deal with us "New Creations" that inhabit His Son the way He dealt with His Chosen People, the Jews. They did not have Christ living in them. Paul told the Romans..."I bear them record that they have the zeal of God, but not according to knowledge." |
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64 | Where does Paul say to follow him? | Mal 3:10 | Bereaniam | 166696 | ||
My Brother you are not the only one ignorant of this great revelation. My eyes were closed to this for many years. Read Phil. 4:9; Phil. 3:17; 1Tim 1:16; 1Cor. 4:15,16; Rom 2:16; Acts 9:15; Rom 11:13 for starters. May God give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation...may the eyes of your understanding be enlightened! In Him and He in me |
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65 | Divine Healing, True or False? | Matthew | Bereaniam | 170761 | ||
Greetings, Paul said he was our example, our pattern to follow (of course, as he followed Christ). Paul, Peter, James, John, and other authors of the New Covenant wrote nearly 50, 60, or 70 years after the ressurection of our Lord. Surely this was enough time for believers to live like Prince and Princesses. What example do these men, who walked with Jesus and/or was given the inspired Word to write, show us to live the affluent life? Paul said he was thirsty, hungry, naked, with no certain dwelling place; Paul also refuse money, except to give it to other churches, so he would not hinder the gospel. Show me scripture where we are to prosper except spiritually. Bereaniam |
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66 | Can know Jesus then lose salvation? | Matt 13:20 | Bereaniam | 173776 | ||
I have always believed "once saved always saved...osas" and that Christians can "backslide" and not receive the rewards they could have if they kept walking in the Word, but still go to Heaven. Anyone who "claims" to have been a Christian and then renounces Christ...I believe only gave mental assent and were never truly born again. But, will someone please explain 2Peter 2:20,21. "If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and overcome, they of worse off at the end than they were at the beginning. It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than to have known it and then turn their backs on the sacred command that was passed on to them." NIV Thanks in advance for your response. Bereaniam |
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67 | Can know Jesus then lose salvation? | Matt 13:20 | Bereaniam | 173779 | ||
Thanks Doc, That was the line of thinking that I had. I honestly believe that many will say "Lord, Lord", without truly having known Jesus as Lord and Savior. As has been said many times, one can know OF someone, without really knowing someone. Bereaniam |
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68 | Can know Jesus then lose salvation? | Matt 13:20 | Bereaniam | 173839 | ||
Thanks John..that is an excellent explanation. Bereaniam |
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69 | Please explain this verse? Mark 15:34 | Mark 15:34 | Bereaniam | 170450 | ||
Something to consider: Some say Jesus and God were separated because Jesus "became sin" when He bore the sins of the world. God said He would never leave us or forsake us. Where can we flee from His Spirit? Psalm 139. If Jesus "became sin" He would not be the spotless Lamb needed to be the sacrifice. Jesus knew all alone that He would have to die, so He was not questioning (or doubting) God when He asked, "...Why have You forsaken Me?" To doubt means there's no faith...and without faith it's impossible to please God. Just something to study...ponder. Bereaniam |
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70 | Commentator wrong about Luke, Theophilus | Luke | Bereaniam | 169974 | ||
Was Luke, the physician, a Gentile? If so, isn't it important to know why God chose only one Gentile to write not just one book of the bible, but two of them (Luke and Acts). It is also amazing that God only used three of the "twelve disciples" to write books of the new testament. Have you ever wondered who Theophilus is (was)that Luke addressed in both the book of Luke and Acts? Do you know that word-for- word Luke wrote more than Paul (who wrote 14 books of the new testament)? Do you believe that Theophilus was probably a Roman official (since he was addressed as "most excellent" in Luke 1:3 and as "O Theophilus" in Acts 1:1)? Other Roman officials were addressed this way as we read about "most excellent governor Felix" Act23:26 and "O king Agrippa" Act 25:26. Is it possible Theophilus was not saved as some commentators have said, but just a Roman official that Luke was "briefing" since Paul was about to stand trial? Have you ever read of other believers in the bible addressed as "O" or "most excellent"? Please help me with this take on Luke and Theophilus? Bereaniam |
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71 | Commentator wrong about Luke, Theophilus | Luke | Bereaniam | 169983 | ||
Wow! WOS, I knew I would get some feedback...but your note greatly exceeds my expectations. It certainly "opens my eyes of understanding" beyond what I could ask or think. Not only was I impressed by the content of your note, but also your literary style of writing, and careful attention to details. Thanks also for the website for further study. Bereaniam |
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72 | Pastor preaches about men body parts! | Luke 22:26 | Bereaniam | 172642 | ||
Is my pastor wrong to teach on a Sunday morning in front of men, women, and teenagers about what a real man is? He mentioned that Hollywood and renown painters show men and Jesus as soft and effeminate. He intimated that he's a real man because he hunts, skiies,deals with his horses, cattle, and "passes gas". He said real men do not help w/dishes, change diapers, cuddle all the time, or go shopping w/the wife. He counselled some woman if that's what she wanted in a husband...she should marry a woman. Such men, he said, are wimps. He also told all the men in the church to say "We have tes------" (a man's body part). I almost came unglued! My husband does not like hunting deer, fishing, etc., but he does like to cook. So he was squirming during the sermon. My pastor is white, (I'm Black)we have "one church...two locations". The "church" I attend is predominantly Black. I felt the pastor was being myopic and insensitive to the Black congregation, as many cannot afford to hunt at deer leases, go skiig, deal with horses, cattle, etc. My pastor does not like for anyone to critique him...do you think I should speak to him to at least help him understand how he may have offended some of the men? Or, do I just continue to pray that God speak to him about what he should preach. He tells us that he does pray and feel "led" that this is going to be a 6 week series. I just hope it is not as graphic. Bereaniam |
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73 | Paul our pattern to follow, not Jesus? | Luke 24:46 | Bereaniam | 169522 | ||
Since Paul, the apostle said: "my gospel" will judge the secrets of men hearts; follow me as I follow Christ; the things that you have learned, received, heard, and seen in me do, you DO; Paul said I am your pattern to follow, and since the gospel was given to Paul to us Gentiles straight from Jesus (Paul said no man taught him "my gospel"), doesn't those scriptures tell us (Gentiles) that the scriptures Paul wrote (Romans - Hebrews) should govern and guide us in our Christian walk? Paul reiterates many old covenant principles and all of the ten commandments in his epistles except for the 4th(Sabbath). Though Paul said to follow him as he follows Christ, I do not believe Paul means Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus of Nazareth was born under the law Gal 4. I believe Paul means the resurrected Christ who said he had a more excellent ministry. Bereaniam |
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74 | Paul our pattern to follow, not Jesus? | Luke 24:46 | Bereaniam | 169570 | ||
Hi Mark, I am soooo sorry...evidently I did not communicate my view very well. I certainly did not mean Jesus was two different people. God, Jesus, Holy Spirit is the same yesterday, today and forever...but their means of dealing with humanity are VERY different during the different dispensations. If you are a Gentile, Jesus was not sent to you as He walked on this earth as Jesus of Nazareth,Mat15:24, Mat 10:5, Mat 6:31,32, Jhn4:9). Jesus kept the law, all 613, wore tassels, was circumcised, tithed, agreed w/stoning disobedient children, etc. That's the Jesus I meant we do not follow. IICor 5:16 says though we have known Jesus after the flesh ,as Jesus of Nazareth, henceforth know we Him NO MORE!!! Heb. 8:6 says NOW he (Jesus) obtained a more excellent ministry....a mediator of a BETTER covenant...established on BETTER promises. God will always be omnipotent, all loving, omnipresent, omniscience, etc., etc..., but He does not deal with mankind today who has received His divinity in their humanity the way He dealt with Adam, Noah,Abraham,Moses, the prophets, etc. I noticed you did not address the fact that Paul says over and over in his epistles that he is our pattern to follow...which is what my question was...should we as Gentiles govern our daily Christian walk by the epistles Paul wrote (Romans through Hebrews? Read Rm 2:16 and 16:25,1Tim1:16, 2Tim 2:8 1Cor4:15,16, Act9:15,Gal 1:11, Ep3:2, Rm11:13, Act 22:21 and 26:16, there R others. Yes Jesus came to show us the Father... Our Father's attributes do not change, BUT His program and how He deals with us sure does change (read Heb 7:12). In Him and He in me |
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75 | Paul our pattern to follow, not Jesus? | Luke 24:46 | Bereaniam | 169571 | ||
Hi Kalos, Thanks for responding. Please read my note to Mark that reads "Hi Mark, I'm sooo sorry", then asnwer my question. I believe I did not express my view clearly in my first note. In Him and He in me |
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76 | Paul our pattern to follow, not Jesus? | Luke 24:46 | Bereaniam | 169572 | ||
Hi Hank, I believe I did not express my view clearly, please read my note to Mark (Hi Mark, I'm soooo sorry), then answer my question, please. I CERTAINLY did not mean Jesus was two different people. Bereaniam |
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77 | Paul our pattern to follow, not Jesus? | Luke 24:46 | Bereaniam | 169587 | ||
Yes Mark, But wouldn't we have to assume that Jesus gave to Paul every scripture needed for the Gentiles to live a Holy,fruitful, fulfilled Christian life? Wouldn't we have to assume that some of those Gentiles never had an opportunity to know any other scriptures except those that were given to them by Paul? Today we have access to "all" of the scriptures..I do not think the Gentiles (post the resurrection) did. Don't get me wrong, I read all of the bible, and it is useful to my Christian walk and edification. I am just saying that what we will be accountable for as Gentiles is what Paul wrote. Remember Paul reiterates much of the old covenant. In Him and He in me |
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78 | Paul our pattern to follow, not Jesus? | Luke 24:46 | Bereaniam | 169591 | ||
Hi Mark again, Your notes are certainly informative and inspirational. I am not expressing what I feel in my heart I think. I love Jesus..I'm not quite there yet, but I want to get to the place where I can say for me to LIVE is CHRIST! My persistent prayer is for God to give me a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of this treasure (Jesus) in my earthen vessel. I want to know HIM with a knowing that transcends my understanding!! You said "the new dispensation is through Jesus, not Paul" . Paul said ...a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 1Cor 9:17 We don't have to follow everything Jesus of Nazareth did,because He was born under the law Gal4:4. Paul said those things that you have learned, received, heard, and seen in me DO!That seems like EVERYTHING! Jesus HAD to keep the law, we don't HAVE to for our righteousness. You did get my point about Paul as he said to follow him AS he followed Christ. You said "the new covenant is what Jesus spent his life on earth showing us." YES HE did. But not EVERYTHING He did are we required to do. Love you brother, Bereaniam |
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79 | Paul our pattern to follow, not Jesus? | Luke 24:46 | Bereaniam | 169597 | ||
Thanks for your notes Kalos...but do you believe that the Gentiles (post resurrection of Jesus) could live a fulfilled Christian life on JUST the epistles that were given to Paul from Jesus? Do you believe they had access to the scriptures as we do today? Do you believe that Jesus failed to give Paul scriptures that would be sufficient for the Gentiles? Are you a Gentile or a Jew, Kalos? Remember Peter and the other disciples separated from Paul and went only to the Jews. Assume we were living at that time...without access to all the bible. Would we express our Christian walk differently? Would you tithe if you only had Paul's epistles? Would we meet from house to house? Would pastors receive a full time salary? Would ministers have titles like bishop, prophet, apostle, Dr., or would those be functions, e.g. Paul, the apostle; Elijah, the prophet; Philip, the evangelist. I don't think so. Bereaniam |
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80 | Paul our pattern to follow, not Jesus? | Luke 24:46 | Bereaniam | 169603 | ||
Hi Mark, I just started posting at this site...I am very new at this. The reason I came is because someone has presented the "Why Paul" question to me. I thought if I came here, I could get more input from brothers and sisters who study and not just read their bibles. I am truly looking for an answer because when it was presented to me, it did seem plausible. Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. Prov 11:14 Thanks for the info on how to use this site in a more prudent way. Bereaniam |
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