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1241 | people comminting susiced | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 117383 | ||
Hi, jlpangilinan! Why can't people understand that: who ever destroys the Temple of God, God will destroy him or her! It is that simple! If the saved person's body were not the dwelling place of God, then Jesus would not have worried so much about the single sinner who would turn back to the Father! The call is not repent and get a "free-out-hell and free-into heaven" card! The call is repent, obey, and be saved! God Bless! Angel |
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1242 | people comminting susiced | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 117382 | ||
Hi, CDBJ! So what you are saying is that negating God and purposefully sinning is ok, as long as we say that we are "born again" or "saved?" Did you no hear Jesus warn us that not all who say "Lord, Lord... but THOSE WHO DO THE WILL OF MY FATHER shall live" (paraphrased). Please do not get defensive, research the question, research the answer, then com'on back, you hea'! God Bless! Angel |
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1243 | Is Moses in Heaven or Hell | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 117381 | ||
Hi, Henry and Emmy! It is interesting that from that passage (Eccl 9:5) you have gathered so much info--contradicting even Christ who talks about the place where the gnashing of the teeth and the flames that never end... Please do not read a single Biblical passage and reject all others which complement and expand it! God Bless! Angel |
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1244 | why did jesus think God had forsaken him | Mark 15:30 | JCrichton | 117057 | ||
Hi, ministermay! There was one instance in the universe when Christ was separated from God... He sweated tears of blood, He was deeply moved, He was tormented by the cup that He alone had to partake... many people misunderstand all these previous signs... Christ knew that He had to absorbe onto His flesh our wicknesses and wickedness... had it been simple a matter of symbolism then why would He go through all the motions, including the crucifixion (He said it more than once: "don't you think that if I asked the Father would not send, instantly, a myriad of angels... [paraphrased])... In Apocalypse (Revelation) we are told of the Heavenly Jerusalem where nothing impure would be allow to enter into it; Moses was cautioned about the ground about the burning bush; the Hebrew people were cautioned about not ascending onto the mountain when God would give Moses an audience; God even commanded that Moses and those serving did not expose themselves (their garments were open as all robes are)... God would not be exposed to sin--only in the Person of Jesus (who is God incarnate), the sinless God-man, would sin ever reach to God without being complete destruction for the sinners (us!)... But know that time has no meaning to God, so this could have taken place at the instant that Christ, the man, expired... yet that miniscule separation (which could well have been a fraction of a nano-second) made Christ feel such anguish that He would call out to the Father! God Bless! Angel |
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1245 | Was Jesus an Apostle? | NT general Archive 1 | JCrichton | 117056 | ||
Hi, nae-nae 04! There are some people out there that want to believe that Jesus was an apostle (not in the term of the One but simply on of many). When we read the Bible, and accept its teachings, we learn that Jesus is the One: John 1:1-18 explains in very clear text that He is the Word who was at the beginning (not an apostle), who was with God (suggesting sharing of power, not an apostle), who was God (and since we know from the Old Testament that there is only one God--Is 43:10--definetely not an apostle)... Yet from the beginning there was a Divine Plan and the Word would eventually become incarnated... Jesus as Immanuel is God-with-us! He fulfills the prophecy of the Anointed One (throughout Jewish history there were many that were anointed but not "the Anointed"), is baptized, and begins his public life. Jesus tells the Pharisees and Sadducees that the Father has sent Him in order to demonstrate that His origins are of Divine nature. You, if you listen to God could be a sent one, every human being could--but we would never be the One! Look at what John says: We are well aware that we are from God, and the whole world is in the power of the Evil One. We are well aware also that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know the One who is true. We are in the One who is true as we are in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God and this is eternal life. Children, be on your guard against falso gods. (1 John 5:8-20) God Bless! Angel |
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1246 | Praying for my husband | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 116800 | ||
Hi, 8788! True, I feel what you are saying about Christ (Isaiah 52:13 thru 53:12)... When questioned about his movie Mel Gibson used this particular idea as his defense: He died for all of us, we are all guilty of His death (or something to that effect). We are commanded to pray (always) by Jesus; not just for our relatives and for other believers but for all of mankind--specifically for our enemies (or those who irk and test our limits). Do not place on your shoulders the guilt or problems of your husband. Whatever impacted him about "The Passion of the Christ" may be deep in his subconscious or it may be right at the surface! You have no control either way. I heard the old voilence excuse way back even before the movie had hit the theatres--know any person who finds the old black and white horror movies, which relied mostly on the music to create its moods, more appealing than today's full color, full sound, full special effects, in-your-face dismemberment and slashing and dashing and stripping and oozing any-excuse-to-mutilate movies? Could it be that the "Passion" hit your husband so hard that he had to look into himself and recognize that, as many of us, he has fallen short of his responsibility to Christ? Pray, always, specially for those you love and for those who's loyalty is divided (God some, the world almost all) and for those who fail to recognize Christ as the suffering servant who gave his life for us! God Bless! Angel |
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1247 | who wrote Hebrews in the new testament? | NT general Archive 1 | JCrichton | 116792 | ||
Hi, babyp! It is generally thought that Hebrews was written anonymously (no author credit); though it is joined to Paul's letters. Who ever the author was he had a grand revelation, as John had (John 1:1-18 and Revelation). This unknown author speaks of such strong topics as Jesus' Divinity, Authority, and Eternal Priesthood! He accentuates Faith and the quest for God's Promise; he admonishes the Hebrews about staying strong in the Faith, and provides hope and purpose both through his words and through a chronological recount of our forefathers' obedience and faithfulness to God. God Bless! Angel |
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1248 | Are there any sins that are unforgiven b | Matt 12:31 | JCrichton | 116783 | ||
Hi, Hood Rat! Jesus spoke of one particular sin that would not be forgiven: And so I tell you, every human sin and blasphemy will be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. And anyone who says a word against the Son of man will be forgiven; but no one who speaks against the Holy Spirit will be forgiven either in this world or in the next. (Matthew 12:31-32) Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life--but for Him there's no Salvation. Yet Jesus tells us that only those who are sent by the Father, Yahweh, will be able to come to Him (believe in the Spirit) and that those who do come to Him He will not cast aside (reject). We are creatures of God and only through coming to Jesus (believing and obeying Him) do we become children of God. But if we reject (disbelief) the Holy Spirit how can we listen to the Father when He calls us to follow the Son (Jesus)? And if we speak ill of the Holy Spirit, who is the third person of God, we are denying His Divinity and His authority over us! Jesus tells us (John 4:23-24) that God is Spirit and He demands that, all who wish to worship Him, we worship Him in Spirit and Truth! Suicide is one particular example of denying the Holy Spirit's authority over us; it is perhaps the greatest form of rejection: the person commiting suicide is basically saying that he/she has complete control of his/her body and calls God a liar (1 Corinthians 10:13) and totally rejects the Holy Spirit by destroying His Temple. (1 Corinthians 6:19, and 1 Corinthians 3:16-17) God Bless! Angel |
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1249 | Is this promise real? | Eph 6:3 | JCrichton | 116674 | ||
Hi, Xenoid! Think about our limitations... The only commandment that has a built in clause is Exodus 20:12... I believe that God is directing us to behave with love and generosity towards our parents for seveal reasons: * They have authority over us, conflicting minds tend to draw apart--how can we learn from our parents and be guided by them if we are disrespectul and disobedient? * Parents, the father mostly, represents God--how can a Christian claim to love Yahweh and yet have his/her heart and mind set against Mom and Dad? * Life! There is nothing like a dose of failure or betrayal to destroy self-esteem--loving and respecting our parents will keep a safety jacket at arms-reach just when we need one! * Life's cycle: we are inseminated, we are born, we grow, we grow old, we die... As infants, children, young adults, and adults Christian parents care for their offsprings. Yet, due to the cycle of life, parents grow old and become as vulnerable as children and infants; with their parents before them most definitely dead, who would care for them better then their Christian sons and daughters? I see this built in clause as the one in "Our Father." Jesus taught that we are to forgive others as we seek God's forgiveness! God Bless! Angel |
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1250 | how to tithe as a businessman | Neh 10:37 | JCrichton | 116603 | ||
Hi, NYAWESHUS! I don't think that there is a varaition in the responsibility of tithing; meaning that one's position in life does not dictate a greater or lesser obligation to God. If you read the Bible you will find that hardly any of the Apostles gave tithing; no not because they were unemployed or traveling salesmen, but because the tithing was provided maily for the priesthood of the house of Levi and the Temple (true some was dedicated to the orphans, widows and the poor in general)... The Apostles made "collections" and they preached about giving with cheer and generosity--as was their resolve to help the needy (they did not profit personally from the collections). Perhaps you can afford to offer God thousands of dollars a year while others may only offer a few dollars... as Jesus' observation about the old lady and the wealthy man at the Temple (the first offered what she had to live on while the latter offered way much more but only of his surplus and his heart was devoid of humble generosity), give to God from your heart with love and gratitute for your good fortune! God Bless! Angel |
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1251 | How can I deal with satan showing hiself | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 116602 | ||
Hi, Shey! Remember that this battle is not simply on the corporal level; there are principalities (players) that are among us in a spiritual plane of existence... I've heard of others having such experiences... I have had both awake and dreaming experiences... Here's a simple but Powerful Prayer: JESUS! Just repeat our Lord's name over and over and over... I have gotten so good at this that even in my dreams I recognize myself dreaming and reading the Bible! Don't forget that: Greater is He that is in me (us) than he that is in the world! Jesus is your Rock and Salvation--call on Him in Faith and Trust and He will not let you down! God Bless! Angel |
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1252 | Why did Satan disrespect Jesus? | Matt 4:3 | JCrichton | 116601 | ||
Hi, Tyre! Part of the problem we have in interpreting the Bible is that we jump the gun... we see things from our perspective and not from God's; hence, we attempt to contain God in our limitations... (Please do not read anything into my words that would not suggest a simple and general statement!) I do undestand your confusion... but rather than define Jesus or limit Him, let's reread the passage: Then Jesus was led by the Spirit out into the desert to be put to the test by the devil... and the tester came and said to him... (Matthew 4:1-3) There was no surprise assault by Satan; Jesus was in a specific place and time, according to God's Will, in order to be tested, as in Job, by the devil! God Bless! Angel |
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1253 | Jesus predicting the future? | Mark 13:32 | JCrichton | 116600 | ||
Hi, Biffbt! In order to define what Jesus knew or did not know we must understand Jesus' purpose. John the Evangelist introduced Him as the WORD (who was at the beginning, who was with God, and who was God)... John the Baptist introduces Him as the Lamb of God (a symbolic sacrificial animal since the Law required sacrificial offerings). Was Jesus God? John the Evangelist says so! Was Jesus man? John the Baptist attest to His future sacrifice for humanity; God cannot die so Jesus most definitely had to be a man! That is part of the mystery! The Jehovah Witnesses want to interpret the Bible as Jesus having the same limitations as mortal man... Some of the passages in the Bible dictate just such assumption! But there are oh so many more that tells us He is God! Did Jesus come to reveal total knowledge? No! His main purpose was to rescue us from death! As the Anointed, Joshua, He could reveal only some things. He Himself attests to this in the book of John when He tells the disciples that there will be another that would come from God, the Paraclete; He, the Paraclete, will reveal and teach everything: He will tell us the things of the Anointed and He will remind us of the Lords Words... Here are some examples of how you can trace Christ's Omniscience: * In the Old Testament Yahweh claimed to know and to be able to search man's heart and soul, ditto with Christ; even the disciples confess: now we know that you know everything! * Jesus tells Peter to drop the fishing net into the water and there would be fish. * Jesus checks the Samaritan woman who professes not to be married... * Jesus tells one of the disciples that He saw him when he was under the tree (apparently the disciple was all alone, with no one in the vicinity)... * Jesus knows that Lazarus will die if He does not heal him but He allows the death of His friend to happen in order to demonstrate that He is the Resurrection! * Jesus tells Peter to get a particular fish which will provide for the tax fees of both Him and Peter. * Jesus tells the disciples to get a particular donkey (with its young) and the animals are found as He told them! * Jesus tells the disciples to secure the upper room for His Supper--it is done! * Jesus responds to the Pharisees, Sadducees and the Masters of the Law in a manner that completely obliterates all of their argument; the writers of the Gospels usually comment that "He knew what was in their hearts" or "He knew what they were thinking..." * Jesus foretells the disciples that they would be despised and mistreated on account of His name; that some would even be put to death, as with Peter... it happened! * Jesus prophesized about the destruction of the Temple--on 70 AD it was destroyed! * Jesus told Peter that not even the gates of hell could destroy the Church... after decades of distortions and anti-Christian movies, a movie made on the Passion of Christ which was prophesized a flop that would not even have a "break even" success made over 200 million dollars in its inauguration week: Christ, the Church, is very much alive! God Bless! Angel |
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1254 | The Lord will execute a short work? | Rom 9:28 | JCrichton | 111016 | ||
Hi, Ray! While Romans 9:28 is talking about God choosing a new people from among the Gentile (not to exclude the remnant of Israel) and that has been determined by the coming of Christ [executing] (though it was foretold thousands of years before that Yahweh would allow the rebellious Hebrews to forsake Him while He would take onto Himself a new people, it was not until the arrival of Jeshua that such prophecy would take place or be executed); Mark 16:20 talks about the word being verified by the signs (the same signs that were prophecised: healing, preaching, baptizing, bringing the scattered sheep to the Good Shepherd... these signs would confirm the Word--that is the beginning of the fulfillment of the prophecies, as these are on-going till the completeness of time); these signs would do two things: 1) demonstrate that the Kingdom of God is at hand, and 2) authenticate the disciples' origins: that is, that they come in the name of the Lord! God Bless! Angel |
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1255 | Marriage in church | Gen 2:24 | JCrichton | 109646 | ||
Hi, 8788! Here's what Paul had to say about your situation: What I mean is this: every one of you is declaring, 'I belong to Paul,' or 'I belong to Apollos,' or 'I belong to Cephas,' or 'I belong to Christ.' Has Christ been split up? Was it Paul that was crucified for you, or was it in Paul's name that you were baptised? (1 Corinthians 1:12-13) Since you profess to be believers there should be enough common ground between you to eradicate this divisiveness that has crept between you and your spouse. Pray to the Holy Spirit to guide and enlighten you! God Bless! |
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1256 | Can we live longer than 120 yrs? | Gen 5:24 | JCrichton | 109572 | ||
Hi, Renovate Me! God set a limit to the life span of future generations--was He being literal and if He was does God have no flexibility, no ownership? Even today, people grow as old as over a hundred years old, does that mean that everyone must live as long as one hundred? I offered Enoch as an example of God's mysteries... was Enoch better than Moses, than Abraham, than Noah? If we search the Bible we will find that, with the exception of John the Baptist, no man had a greater responsibility than Moses; and certainly no man besides Moses talked to God one on one as intimately as he... yet Enoch is chosen and received by God into Heaven! God's Way is not our ways! God Bless! |
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1257 | Why did Jesus Go to Hell | 1 Pet 3:19 | JCrichton | 109567 | ||
If one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years is but a day to God, and if He has no beginning and no end, and if He created all and He is in all... can anyone pin point the amount of time that would take God, a Spiritual being, to travel--say from one reality to another--? Can we limit God according to our limitations? Again, I say to you: Peter speaking by the revelation of the Holy Spirit, who is God, declares that Jesus did something... I believe! Must you believe also, NO! My conviction cannot be yours because you are created in God's image, not in mine; I am created in God's image, not in yours. So God will exact from me that I give the message, not that I convict others! He would exact the same of you! The only thing I can tell you is that as the preincarnate Christ, Jesus could not have preached salvation because the hour had not yet come! God Bless! |
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1258 | Why did Jesus Go to Hell | 1 Pet 3:19 | JCrichton | 109486 | ||
You can pick and choose what type of interpretation you want to place on the Word of God, after all you are given that right by the Creator! But when you say that you know better then those to whom the Holy Spirit revealed the Truth... you should rethink your possition: the Sadducees, Pharisees and the Masters of the Law (to name a few) refused to listen to the Word! Jesus only warned them: those who have eyes... those who have ears... The Bible is not a historical book full of prose and limericks; it is a recipe for Eternal Life requiring faith above all else! God Bless! |
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1259 | Is THE SABBATH ON A SATURDAY | John 20:19 | JCrichton | 109485 | ||
If you go to my original post on this subject you will find that that is exactly what I am saying. Jesus did not leave an unabridged manual for the Church outside of a few direct commands, as with Peter. What He did emphasize was that there would come another Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, who would teach and remind us about His Word: but the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all I have said to you. (John 14:26) Also see: John 14:16-17; 15:26; and specially 16:7-15! What I am suggesting is what I have said from the beginning: there are Truths not yet revealed to the apostles and disciples by Jesus; these Truths were to be revealed by the Holy Spirit. When we follow Christ we are expected to accept the Spirit of Truth (the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit) because He will reveal to us that which Jesus could not reveal to us then (John 16:12-13). God Bless! |
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1260 | Is THE SABBATH ON A SATURDAY | John 20:19 | JCrichton | 109482 | ||
Again, keeping with the "literal" tone and "seeking direct Biblical context": not one of the cited passeges, with the exception of Acts 11:26, mentions the disciples as Christians; and even then, not by Jesus' direct command! I am not suggesting that Jesus is not God! I am saying that Jesus Christ never said to the apostles and the rest of His disciples that they would be called Christians. Not until Revelation 2:17 does Jesus Christ directly states that He shall give us a new name. From the Old Testament on there are anotations that speak on this particular subject but Jesus never stated it Himself until Revelation 2:17. We have to remember that during the Old Testament's revelations (prophecies and interaction of God with Israel) Lord or LORD was reserved almost exclusively to Yahweh (YHWH). God Bless! |
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