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321 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 175713 | ||
Hello Face, Could you expatiate on this part of your statement, “that we all hope to enter” That doesn’t sound like a very sure thing to me; how can you improve on it to the point where it is absolutely assured? Hypothetically speaking, if you would downright refuse do observe the Sabbath on Saturday, could you still spend an eternity with God in heaven? CDBJ |
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322 | Are we to give ALL to anyone wanting it? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 175743 | ||
Hi Starfire, My best advice to you would be to find a “Good Christian Lawyer” and listen to his counsel. Probably the only way to do that would be through a good local Bible believing church; the forum isn’t designed to give advice along those lines! CDBJ |
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323 | Are we to give ALL to anyone wanting it? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 175765 | ||
Greetings Starfire, It's hard for me to give you an answer to that question because after reading your user profile I am more confused now then before. You suggest the following in your testimony, “Been a believer all my life” Which life are you referring to in the previous statement, physical life or spiritual life or what? I don’t know quite how this could happen, or maybe I’m missing a little something between the lines. Help me out with this, CDBJ |
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324 | Are we to give ALL to anyone wanting it? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 175774 | ||
Greetings Starfire, I think maybe you’re trying to read something into my post that wasn’t intended and I’m sorry if I came off that way. Pamper me a little, I’m getting old and sometimes my brain gets a little fuzzy when making an approach with the flaps up. I don’t mean to sound offensive and it certainly sounds like a noble position to be in, being a Christian all of ones life, but how is this even possible, biblically speaking since God doesn’t have any grandchildren? When trying to point one in the right direction, scripturally speaking, one must first know where they are. I don’t know where you are in your walk with the Lord and I hate giving milk to an adult when what they really need is a good rare stake to chew on. But on the other hand giving a sirloin to a kid with no teeth isn’t such a great idea either. Even a compass is useless for direction unless one knows where he is, geographically speaking, and I guess that’s all I’m trying to determine in order to answer your question and point you in the right direction. Being a Christian all of ones life is impossible and all I was trying to find out was when you became a disciple of Christ? Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Have fun, CDBJ |
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325 | Pre-Trib Rapture Assistance | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 175852 | ||
Hi Kathy, In view of your question, “My question is, can somebody give me examples of G-d's consistency relative to removing believers from wrath?” Where the problem is, isn’t the removing of the believers from God’s wrath but what actually constitutes the wrath of God. Revelation is very clear on the issue that God’s wrath doesn’t start until Chapter 6 verses 15, 16, 17 Rev. 6:15-17 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; [16] And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: [17] For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? Everything up to that point is the evil that’s present in the world along with the vengeance of Satan towards God’s people. The devil is still the god of this world. 2 Cor. 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. Just as the church age and the temple in Israel ran together for a while until AD 70, even so believers in Christ and Daniel’s 70th week will run hand and hand for a while before the rapture removes the believers. The next exhibit of God’s wrath, to the world, will be fire. 2 Thes. 1:7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, [8] In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: These past verses refer to God’s wrath, fire. The next verse tells us when it will happen. 2 Thes. 1:10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day. The rapture takes place sometime during the last part of the tribulation and “before” the wrath of God is poured out. Just like it was the (day) the floods came and just like it was the (day) Lot left Sodom. The removal of believers and the wrath of God happen all on one and the same day. No fictitious left behind nonsense, that’s a deception! As soon as the believers are removed God will strike with fire and all the world will know what’s going on because it will be the most spectacular event in all the history of the world; no silent sneaking away. Believers and unbelievers alike will see God coming. Rev. 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. The Believers that endure the tribulation will be looking up and the unbelievers will be also; only the believers will be delivered or saved in a moment, in the blink of an eye, from God’s wrath and the unbelievers will be looking for a cave to hide in because they will know what’s coming next. Believers that “aren’t” expecting tribulation before the rapture are going to be devastated. 2 Thes. 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Things are going to be so tough for believers because nothing as bad as they are going through has ever happened before. Matthew 24:21-22 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. [22] And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. The days are shortened for believers because of the rapture taking place. The shortening of the days is only for believers in Christ Jesus with reference to the period that Daniel spoke of in the prophesy of the 70th week. I use to go along with the pretrib concept and I sure wish it was true but Scripture says otherwise. Why bother to warn believers if they are supposed to be gone before all the trouble starts? You might want to check out the following. http://www.solagroup.org/ Have a great day, CDBJ |
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326 | Pre-Trib Rapture Assistance | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 175877 | ||
Hi Kathy, I would like to say that I welcome you to the forum and ask if you would please excuse my rudeness for not welcoming you to the forum on my first post. When it comes to eschatology sometimes I get a little carried away and forget my manners. 2 Tim. 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 1 Thes. 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. I hope you enjoy the forum as much as I have! If you get a chance, could you share a little something about yourself with the forum? Just click on the author of any post in the center of the home page, under the title Author, and you can Update User Info. at the bottom. Have fun on the forum, CDBJ |
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327 | Pre-Trib Rapture Assistance | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 175882 | ||
Hi Mark, In case I neglected to mention it, God's plan of salvation has always been the same since Adam and Eve walked the earth and it will continue until the end of what ever period one would like to name: Believe in God's Messiah. The first century church ran concurrent with the temple while it was still standing but they message of the Messiah took on a name which wasn’t know until the time of Christ Jesus. If you will look back at my post you will notice that I didn’t say anything about animal sacrifices being a plan of salvation as it never has been. All the function in the temple was pointing to the coming Messiah it never was intended to be in place of. John 1:29 The next day he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! As for your statement, “ Should we teach people to think they are safe until they see the antichrist?” Safe from what? I’m safe in Christ and by His grace I can go through what ever it is He has planned for me. 2 Thes. 1:4-5 therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. [5] This is a plain indication of God's righteous judgment so that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering. You think Christ is coming before the tribulation, I think not. Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. I believe the best course of action would be to teach the following. Psalm 119:160 (NASB) The sum of Thy word is truth, And every one of Thy righteous ordinances is everlasting. 2 Tim. 4:2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. Have fun, CDBJ |
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328 | Lands razed ; prophesized be barren ever | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176045 | ||
Hi Bill, If you want to do your friend a big favor you should elaborate on the person of Jesus the Son of God because unbelievers don’t have the capacity to understand other things in the Bible. 1 Cor. 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. The only thing, biblically speaking, that can make any sense to an unbeliever is the message about Jesus Christ. I always try, when leading a spiritual conversation, to direct the person to God’s solution, Jesus Christ, because He is the answer to understanding the Bible. Since you are demonstrating to your friend the fact that prophecy is fulfilled I would suggest the prophecy’s about the promise of the Messiah and how they were all accomplished in Jesus when he came into the world. Examples: Isaiah 53: This same group of verses was used by Philip to bring a person to the knowledge of Christ when the person didn’t understand the Scripture he was reading Acts 8:30-35 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? [31] And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. [32] The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: [33] In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. [34] And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? [35] Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. It’s hard to miss in a conversation with an individual if you just expound on Jesus and who he is. The Book of John was written to bring a person to the understanding of just who Jesus is and this understanding can cause one to put their faith in Jesus, as a result Christ will give them the gift of eternal life when they fully trust in Him. John 20:30-31 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: [31] But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. Pray for boldness to speak about Christ, and that God will reveal the truth about His Son to those that you are speaking with. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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329 | where did God come from? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176047 | ||
Greetings tinaraine, and welcome to the forum. For starters, we can’t force God to do anything “our way” or on our terms, that He hasn’t promised. If one wants to find out about God it would be in their best interest to play by God’s rules since God is not in need of us but we are in deep need Him, yet most don’t even know it! Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. (modern day translation could read) God is saying in effect if someone is just curious about Me forget it; but now if one really mean business, and is diligent, and wants to have a personal relationship with the living God, and they are willing to trust Him, he will reveal Himself through His Word, but if one is just playing games, eternity is a long time to realized that they messed up beyond repair! If your Husband is serious and really wants to know God he can do it by himself (ALONE) by starting in the book of Matthew and reading through the book of John. (BUT)Tell him to pray and ask God to reveal Himself to him and what ever God shows him tell him to believe it. All preconceived ideas must be forgotten and he must be ready to have a change of mind with regard to what God will show him. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17] That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. This is how I came to the understanding of God and what He did for me in the person of His loving Son; so I know it works! The Key to understanding the Bible and coming to God resides in the Jesus Christ. Here is God’s way and the only way that one can come to God the Father and knowing Him. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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330 | where did God come from? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176062 | ||
Greetings, God didn’t t set sin into motion, man did, God has a plan in the person of His Son that can correct the problem but people don’t want to believe in it, tying God’s hands. God didn’t take his parents, the function of sin, that is in the world did. When God returns to earth he is going to deal with the problem of sin from the very smallest right up to the worst. All of those that have any sin in their life will be wiped out so that’s why God is holding back on his return. Only those people that are safe in Christ Jesus will survive; They will be removed from the earth physically before God’s wrath is poured out. Here is what the Bible says about god taking so long to come and correct the problem of sin that is ruling our world. 2 Peter 3:1-18 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: [2] That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: [3] Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, [4] And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. [5] For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: [6] Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: [7] But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. [8] But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. [9] The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Repentance is actually a change of mind about God and His plan so that one may have eternal life in the presence with God for the rest of Eternity. [10] But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. [11] Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, [12] Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? [13] Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. [14] Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. [15] And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; [16] As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. [17] Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. [18] But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. It’s interesting how people always blame God for something that isn’t His fault. People would be more accurate to blame Satan. He’s the one that introduced sin into the world Not God. Man went for Satan’s plan, hook line and sinker to the point is can’t be stopped without a major world shaking event that will be worse then the great flood. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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331 | what can God do against man's free will? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176102 | ||
Greetings and welcome to the forum, If you could “please” use the lower case letters when presenting your post it sure would make it easer to read. I personally wouldn’t feel like you have just grabbed me by the throat and are screaming in my face by using all those capitals. 1 Kings 19:12 and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. Have fun, CDBJ |
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332 | Lands razed ; prophesized be barren ever | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176185 | ||
Hi Bill, I know what you are saying and it seems that we are always looking for a way to get, as it were, even a toe in the door so that the opportunity to present God’s solution for man’s problem can be explained. I had an uncle that I constantly witnessed to. He was very bitter and resentful of God due to a bad experience losing close friends during the war. They sure can’t stop us from praying for them and trying to spoon feed them. 2 Cor. 4:3-4 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, [4] whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. Press on, CDBJ |
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333 | Lands razed ; prophesized be barren ever | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176226 | ||
Hi Bill, I just rebooted the computer on the top of my shoulders and came up with a few you might be able to use; check them out? Isaiah 13:19-22 And Babylon, the beauty of kingdoms, the glory of the Chaldeans' pride, Will be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. [20] It will never be inhabited or lived in from generation to generation; Nor will the Arab pitch his tent there, Nor will shepherds make their flocks lie down there. [21] But desert creatures will lie down there, And their houses will be full of owls, Ostriches also will live there, and shaggy goats will frolic there. [22] And hyenas will howl in their fortified towers And jackals in their luxurious palaces. Her fateful time also will soon come And her days will not be prolonged. Jeremiah 49:18 "Like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah with its neighbors," says the Lord, "no one will live there, nor will a son of man reside in it. Deut. 29:23 'All its land is brimstone and salt, a burning waste, unsown and unproductive, and no grass grows in it, like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the Lord overthrew in His anger and in His wrath.' Have a great day, CDBJ |
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334 | Elders not a pastor should lead church | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176326 | ||
Greetings Bereaniam, I know exactly where you are coming from. I checked out and found the perfect local church the other day, and then they checked me out and wouldn’t let me join because if I joined they wouldn’t be perfect anymore, with me in the congregation. (Just kidding; well at least about the first part.) I get the same vibes that you are getting from the local church that I attend and I can see it getting further and further away from a concentrated effort to disseminate Bible doctrine. They appear to be more interested in the numbers attending then they are the quality of the message and are doing every thing they can to please the most. They are always expanding their outreach and trying to raise funds for their projects but they aren’t giving the Word out to those they reach. It’s great to help people that need help but what is the sense in helping them with their present problem if aren’t given God’s solution for their bigger problem. Sort of like pulling people out of the frying pan so they can throw them into the fire. 1 Cor. 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. The way I see it, the biggest problem in the World today is attributed to the fact that people are trying to live without Christ, with out hope and without eternal life and Jesus can fix it all! Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. There’s more room on the top of the soap box, CDBJ |
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335 | who is Nicholatan in revelation | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176502 | ||
Greetings and welcome to the forum, 2:6 The Nicolaitans were believers who compromised their faith in order to enjoy some of the sinful practices of Ephesian society. The name Nicolaitans is held by some to be roughly the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word for “Balaamites.” Balaam was a prophet who induced the Israelites to carry out their lustful desires (see Rev. 2:14 and Numbers 31:16). When we want to take part in an activity that we know is wrong, we may make excuses to justify our behavior, saying that it isn’t as bad as it seems or that it won’t hurt our faith. Christ has strong words for those who look for excuses to sin. From (Life Application Notes) CDBJ |
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336 | Go to heaven or hell? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176583 | ||
Hi Ardmore, Don't don’t worry about your English I think it’s great. The number of people that enter heaven will get there because they have been given the key to enter. Everyone in Heaven will have gotten there the same exact way, with the same exact matching key. The key was the same in the Old Testament as it is in the New Testament it’s just that the key has been given a name in the New Testament. The Apostle Peter was given the keys and he passed them out in large numbers as did the other Apostles. Matthew 16:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Without having this key a person can't be free to enter heaven; they will be bound in this life. The key is the only “way” into heaven and it’s free to all that want it; but one must truly trust and believe that the key will work or they won't be able to receive it. Do you have the key yet and will you be in heaven with the "few that have found it? Have a great day, CDBJ |
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337 | Go to heaven or hell? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176605 | ||
Hi Ardmore, You made the statement previously that the population of the Earth, since man was created, is up close to fifty billion which seems way too high to me. Someone quoted a figure, and I don’t remember who it was, that over half the number of people that have ever lived on Earth are still alive today. I don’t know if you have a frame of reference for the figure “1 billion” but a man can’t live long enough to count to 1 billion; there aren’t enough hours in a day considering that one has to eat and sleep. It doesn’t t take all that many people for a person not to be able to count that high. I appreciate your answering part of my post, but it seems like you are avoiding the big question! Again: Have you come to the point yet, in your spiritual experience, where you can say “for certain” that you have eternal life credited to your account; is heaven a sure thing from your perspective? Forget the billions for a minute and tell us what your personal position is amongst all those numbers. i.e. where do you stand? Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. [15] Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. [16] Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Do you have the light yet, CDBJ |
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338 | What is the lot God gave | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176644 | ||
Hi C, Lots are like when we draw straws to see who wins, and I always draw the shot one! Check this out from Strong’s, which gives the Koine Greek word for lots. kleros, klay'-ros; probably from Greek 2806 (klao) (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose); a die (for drawing chances); by implication a portion (as if so secured); by extension an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figurative) heritage, inheritance, lot, participle CDBJ |
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339 | What is the LOT that's mentioned | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176646 | ||
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340 | What is the LOT that's mentioned | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 176660 | ||
Greetings C, Don't sweet the small stuff it might not even have been your fault. All I did was mark it as such so that it wouldn’t stay in the upper portion of the question section of the forum. You could have done the same thing by answering one your own post and answering with the words, “double post” and then sent the answer back to yourself through the forum. The only ones that don’t make any mistakes are the one that never do anything. You’re doing just fine! Have fun on the forum, CDBJ |
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