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381 | Mediator | Heb 4:16 | Brian.g | 188984 | ||
Doc If you will reread my response, it is about asking the saints to pray for us, in the same manner in which we ask sinners to pray for us. And, I gave two examples from Scripture about the saints offering their prayers to God. I believe I have complied with the letter and the spirit of this forum. Brian |
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382 | Mediator | Heb 4:16 | Brian.g | 188994 | ||
Hank My use of the term 'saint' was with a lower case 's' and consistent with the term used in the New Testament about 45 times. The definition of the term of 'saint' is 'consecrated to God, holy, sacred, pious'. I believe that definition would also include those who have died and have gone to heaven and are in union with God. Now, if we can ask a living sinner to pray for us, why can we not ask a 'saint' in heaven to pray for us? I am not saying we should worship the 'saint' in heaven, but only to ask that they pray for us. And, I believe my two citings from Revelation would support it. Brian |
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383 | Mediator | Heb 4:16 | Brian.g | 189007 | ||
Hank That sound like a fine idea As always, it's a pleasure speaking with you! Brian |
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384 | Heb 6:4-6 What does it mean...? 6:4 | Heb 6:4 | Brian.g | 24859 | ||
Kalos Hebrews is a letter (some think written by Paul) intended to reinvigorate a dying church, and chapters 5-10, are specifically addressed to the priests of that church and their sacred responsibilities as teachers. With that thought in mind, I would like to invite you to read the continuous text beginning with Hebrews 5:11 all the way to Hebrews 6:6. Hebrews 6:4-6, Here, salvation is lost by sin. But because the priest has lost his church for lack of his enthusiasm, commitment and the improper teaching of the members of his church who have left his church without fully understanding the message of Jesus. AND - it will be twice as hard for the next priest/teacher to try to re-introduce Christianity to these same people. Not everyone who listened to the first teacher, will listen to the 2nd - and those who will not listen to the 2nd teacher - will have lost salvation because they are no longer a member of the Church of Christ. This is the same message which Jesus gave to Peter about heavens loss, in Matthew 16:19 "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven." The teacher must teach the exact message of Jesus. This is why a priest/minister/teacher will be judged harsher by God, because his lack of thoroughness can prevent people from entering heaven. Brian |
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385 | Heb 6:4-6 What does it mean...? 6:4 | Heb 6:4 | Brian.g | 24865 | ||
Kalos Please accept my apology for joining, I did not realize that this was a private thread Brian |
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386 | How many local churches have you tried? | Heb 11:8 | Brian.g | 29140 | ||
Other than moving to a new community and simply curiousity, how many local community churches have you participated with and left, because they were not right for you? And, on the average, how long did you stay at these local churches before moving on? If possible, please expand on the major reasons as to why you did not feel comfortable at these churches. |
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387 | How many local churches have you tried? | Heb 11:8 | Brian.g | 29146 | ||
rextar What does your new church offer to you, which your old did not. How are you able to better serve God at your new church, than you were able to at your old church. Brian |
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388 | How many local churches have you tried? | Heb 11:8 | Brian.g | 29228 | ||
Rextar Thank you for you response. Please clarify some items for me: Did you start, and are you the pastor of your new chuch. Can you expand on the "sign gifts" within your new church. How do you mean your new church operates and functions along scriptural guidelines. In your Sunday celebration, what do you do? Thank you for your feedback Brian |
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389 | How many local churches have you tried? | Heb 11:8 | Brian.g | 29336 | ||
Retxar How is it that the two families came to start a new church, and am I correct in thinking that this is a non-denominational church? What makes your church unique from all of the other churches already in existence? How do you gain new members? What are the qualfications of the pastoral staff of your church? Thank you for your assistance to me. Brian |
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390 | How many local churches have you tried? | Heb 11:8 | Brian.g | 29352 | ||
Joe I am familiar with what you described as the "seeker-sensitive" model. Some people equate this style of service to when Paul said: 1 Corinthians 3:2 I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. And, some people are ready for, and need solid food. With only the "milk" type of service, the long term problem becomes: Hebrews 5:13 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness How do you feel a local church can satisfy both, those needing milk, as well as those needing solid food? Brian |
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391 | How many local churches have you tried? | Heb 11:8 | Brian.g | 29410 | ||
Joe Thank you for the amount of thought and effort in assisting me. I appreciate it greatly. Brian |
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392 | jesus born prior to earth? | Heb 13:8 | Brian.g | 35792 | ||
Makarios Just a couple more thoughts from John 17: 3: ...and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ. 5: Now glorify me, Father, with you, with the glory that I had with you before the world began 24: ...because you loved me before the foundation of the world. Brian |
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393 | confusion with Acts 5:1 | Heb 13:8 | Brian.g | 89218 | ||
Dan Beyond lying to the Holy Spirit, there are two additional points to think about in this passage. First, it was important also to reaffirm to all that Christ, ever present in the Church (the Body of Christ) is real and alive - with the Spirit of God, with all of the truth, love and power of God, which is held by Christ. The Church is not just men and women living in a memoriam to the life of a phyically dead man, named Jesus. Second, did you notice that Peter's questions were not answered, the answers can be found in reading Psalm 49:7-16. The truth is that Ananias and his wife Sapphira, tried to redeem themselves with wealth - to pay God a ransom - to buy a good deed, but their true trust was still in their wealth. With regard to their immediate death: if you don't trust Christ, you will not live forever - you have already died. Psalm 49:16 Straight to the grave they descend, where their form will waste away, Sheol will be their palace. Brian |
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394 | Sumission to authority? | Heb 13:17 | Brian.g | 28652 | ||
Mommapbs The church is an imperfect and finite instrument of God, created by Jesus, with the purpose of guiding men to God, through Jesus. It is imperfect, in that, even though it was created by Jesus, it is run by man. With man's imperfections, the church will also be imperfect. The church is finite, in that, the instant Jesus returns, the church will immediately cease to exist, since it has no other purpose than to help guide man to a personal relationship with God. This is also the role of the clergy (pastor, ministers, and so on). Being that the church is an imperfect institution, each denomination will have 'flaws' or areas in which not everyone will agree. If you leave your current denomination and go down the street until you find another - I assure you, that you will find new areas of disagreement. Your pastor has a sacred responsibility to maintain the standards which Jesus set forth. If he fails to do so, he will be judged harshly. If, the pastor is trustworthy, has reviewed the situation with honesty and an open heart, consulted others, and has prayed and sought guidance from the Holy Spirit. Then, the members of the church, for the good and the unity of the church, have a responsibility to accept his decision, as if it is without error. This means, with humility (or submission) accept his decision as correct - even if deep down, you may not agree with it. Anything less will divide the church and as a potential minister of the church - you cannot permit this to happen - that is your sacred responsibility. As a minister of the church, you will be accepting some of the responsibilities you referenced in Hebrews 13:17. You are accepting a sacred responsibility in guiding people to Jesus, through the ways of your church - not through your personal interpretation. If you are wrong, then the people you are trying to guide will suffer in their relationship with Jesus. Are you sure that you are prepared for the responsibilities of being a minister, or do you think that maybe, you should pray on it a little longer. There is no hurry to accept this responsibility before you are ready. Always remember, there are other ways to serve God with which you may be more comfortable. Brian |
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395 | Jesus descended into hell? | 1 Pet 3:19 | Brian.g | 15332 | ||
This is a reference to the following from 1 Peter 3:19 1 Peter 3: 18 For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; 19 in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, Brian |
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396 | Jesus descended into hell? | 1 Pet 3:19 | Brian.g | 15371 | ||
Nolan Thanks for expanding the thought. By the way, I have truly enjoyed reading your postings this past week. They show true thought, reflection and focus with the purpose of guiding and teaching. I, personally, have found your postings helpful in expanding my understanding on different topics. I can see that you are focusing more on quality of guidance, than quantity. Please, keep up the good work, many people benefit from your efforts. Brian |
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397 | Can brain damage lead to damnation? | 1 John 1:9 | Brian.g | 17453 | ||
John There are a couple things that need to be remembered in answering this question. 1. Ours is a God of mercy 2. Sin is an intentional act against God made by the free will of man. God is a compassionate Being who is wise enough to understand that actions, which are a direct result of injury or sickness and not controllable by man, are neither an act of free will nor is it an intentional insult against God. It is our hope, that some portion of that man is capable of understanding and loving God. God will use mercy and understanding in judging this person. Brian |
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398 | Why did God Provide us with Free Will | 1 John 4:16 | Brian.g | 175683 | ||
Grasshopper Let’s put 'sin' in a different format than simply being an offense against God (although it is an offense). Think of sin as an act which puts distance between us and God. Every sin is one step further away from God. If we were to have the same closeness of relationship with God, as Jesus did, there would be zero distance between us and God. And there would be no sin, no offense against God, no disharmony, only the fullness of Gods love and the wholeness of unity which Jesus prayed about in John 17. In reality, there is distance between each person and God. And God did not create the distance - we did and we do. Each time we act in a manner which moves us away from God, we call that act a 'sin'. And, since God does not force or cause us to act in this manner, that act of separation was freely chosen by us. If you are forced (lack of free will) to act in this manner, it is not a sin; it is not an act of separation between you and God. Maybe we don't always think about the ramifications of our acts, but we, of our own free will, perform the act(s) which puts distance between us and God. Next, think of hell, not in terms of lakes of fire, but in our not being with God - the greatest amount of distance from God, possible. So much distance, that we can no longer be considered ‘with God’ (although God is always with us). The question becomes, did God push us away and send us to hell or did we leave God and place ourselves in hell. God is always calling us to Him. And, think about how terrible and lonely we feel when we don’t feel the presence of God in our lives. It would have to feel like being in a lake of fire, to feel that way for all eternity. In answer to your original question as to why God gives us free will. It is because God is always calling us to Him and His love. True love (our response to God’s call) can only be freely given, never forced. To your second question, why attach us to skin and feelings. If we only had one option to which to give our love, it would not be a true act of free will. When we have the freedom to choose between money, power, and all of our other desires and we chose to respond to God’s love over all other choices, as Jesus did in Mt 4:1-11, then we are freely responding to God. Nobody is forcing us, God is not the ‘only’ choice and our relationship with God becomes our choice. Free will. Brian |
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399 | Overcoming Addiction thru scripture | 1 John 5:4 | Brian.g | 56394 | ||
Sufficient Grace First, open up the scope of your discussion to 1 John 5:3-5, in order to obtain a fuller meaning. This is in reference to John 16:33, when Jesus stated: I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world." Jesus conquered the world by His faith in God, which enabled Him to reject sin. In rejecting sin, Jesus fully lived in accordance with the ten commandments. An abuser of any substance is violating the 5th commandment, by injuring their health and potentially bringing death to themselves. By achieving a close relationship with Jesus we are able to overcome the world (conquering the world), we receive the strength to reject sin. Through a relationship with Jesus, a user of drugs can achieve the inner strength to fight and win the battle with drugs - thus rejecting sin. And, by doing so, conquering the world - through faith in God. |
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400 | WHAT WAS JESUS ATTITUDE | 2 John 1:3 | Brian.g | 22049 | ||
Moses taught us God's law. Jesus taught us how to apply God's truth, grace, mercy and peace, to God's law. Brian |
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