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101 | once "saved" always "saved" | NT general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 192408 | ||
For the record, Yes, I do believe that once one is genuinely saved, that he is always saved. Now .. which left field you are getting this from out of this passage I am still trying to figure out. Anyways, Read Matthew 25:31-33 carefully. Verse 31: Speaks of who is hosting this gathering. Said to be the Son of Man, that it will be at his "Glorious Throne". Verse 32: Says who is being gathered. "All the nations" are brought before him. This verse goes on to what will happen to them. He will separate them one from another. He uses the analogy of a shepherd tending his flock. Verse 33: How they are separated. Those who are his faithful, in other words "Saved", are counted as his "sheep" using the analogy, and will be placed on the right. Those who are not his faithful, in other words "Unsaved", are counted as "goats" using the analogy, and will be placed on the left. Now .. Verse 34 begins a new thought. He starts with this phrase "Then the King will say to those on his right ...". The first 3 verses of this passage already tells us that everyone was separated. Now he goes into why they were separated and how starting with verse 34. In verse 34, he is speaking directly to the ones on his right. He tells them what they will inherit in verse 34. Then beginning in verse 35, he goes through the ordeal of revealing what they did in life. Hence, as is reflected in Revelation 20, they were judged by their actions. This continues to Verse 41, where he begins a new train of throught. Now he is speaking to the others. Those on his left. He begins exactly as he did in verse 34. Telling us who he was speaking to and what they will inherit, in this case punishment in eternal fire. For the remainder of the chapter telling us what they did in life to deserve such. Hence, like with the ones on the right, they were judged by their actions. Now, it's nice that you bring up Romans 2:7. Did you read the context passage? Romans 2:1-16? The entire passage is about the Final judgement and how our actions will reflect upon it. Verse 5 of the passage tells that those who remain stubborn and unrepentant store up wrath and righteous judgement from God, such as is described what will happen to the ones on the left in Matthew 25. Another thing to note is that this passage immediately follows a passage in Romans that spells out a very detailed outline of a person's progress through sin and disobedience. In Romans 1:18-32, Paul writes about an unsaved person. That the Person is continuously given chances to repent, and if that person does not, that he will be granted what the person desires until finally he is brought to final judgement, death. Chapter 2 of romans is expanding on that thought. You then bring up Hebrews 1:26-27. Did you read also the context passage Hebrews 1:26-31? The author, through out the whole chapter, is speaking about the sarcifice made by christ on the cross in comparrison to the yearly ones made by the priests under the mosaic law. Look at verse 29. Here he basically clarifies what he said in verse 26 about the ones who recieve "the knowledge of truth". He gives a list of sins. 1) Trampling the son of God under his foot. 2) reguarded the blood of the covenant unclean. 3) and insulted the Spirit of Grace. This person basically is asking for God's judgement. The author is essentially saying that if you reject the sacrifice made by Christ, then you reject only sacrifice capable of saving you from death. All of these passages say the same basic thing. If you refuse the gift of Salvation from God, then you lose any and all chance at eternal life. Jesusman |
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102 | is how we use our talents to be judged? | NT general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 192374 | ||
Read the whole passage of Matthew 25:31-46. He Starts out in verses 31-33 by saying that the Son of Man will return in all his glory and sit on his glorious throne. He continues by saying that "All the nations will be gathered before Him ... ". He continues on by saying that they will all be then separated. He uses the analogy of a shepherd separating his flock from the goats. Now .. turn over to Revelation 20:11-15. This passage begins almost identical as to the one in Matthew 25. It begins with a description in verse 11 of the throne. That it was Great, and white. He describes the person who sat on it, and paints a colorful picture of a very majestic person, much like in Matthew 25. In verse 12, he speaks of everyone "great and small" standing before the Throne, and being judged. He speaks of books of recorded events being opened and referred to and that each person present was judged. He goes on even further in verse 13 and says that even the sea gave up their dead, along with Hades giving up the dead there. Just like in Matthew 25, there is a clear picture of every person from history coming before a glorious throne which Christ the Lord will be sitting from, and they are all being judged by their actions. Now .. back to Matthew 25. Look at Matthew 25:34-40. This talks specifically to the Sheep. It speaks of people who are generous and compassionate. People who went out of their way to aid others. Traits that every Saved person exhibits. Even though they didn't realize who it was they were doing these things for, they did it anyway because of who they were. As a result of being The sheep, they were made heirs to the Kingdom. Now .. look at Matthew 25:41-45. These are the Goats, the ones who did the opposite of what should have been done. They were not generous, not compassionate, nor were they willing to give aid. Now .. pay close attention to verse 46. He closes this passage by saying that the goats will go to Eternal punishment, but the sheep to eternal life. Now .. flip back to Revelation 20. In Revelation 20:14, the author says that Death and Hades were thrown into the Lake of Fire. Then in verse 15, he says that all of those whose name was not found written in the Book of Life was also thrown into the Lake of Fire. Hence, these are the goats being punished in eternal punishment. Matthew 25:31-46 and Revelation 20:11-15 are both speaking of the same event, which is the Final Judgement. The time before the Throne of God where all of mankind through out history is brought before God and each individual is held accountable to the actions they each committed during their lives. The only single means to escape eternal punishment is by being one of the Saved, or as Jesus uses the term, one of the Sheep. If you want a passage that speaks about God placing value on how well one uses the gifts God provides, then read the passage that immediately preceeds, Matthew 25:14-30, the Parable of the Talents. There God is saying he will take note of how well you use the gifts he provides. He is saying there that if you use your gifts wisely, that he will provide means for increase, but to hide the gifts means that he will take them from you. Jesusman |
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103 | is how we use our talents to be judged? | NT general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 192369 | ||
So .. basically you are saying there is no such thing as an unsaved person? Did you even read the passage in Revelation 20? Notice that the passage, which parrallels the passage in Matthew, clearly begins with all of the dead coming before God. Not just the saved .. but everyone. And notice in Matthew, it doesn't not say whether the sheep and goats are all supposed to be saved people, but notice that the goats were sent away. if they were saved, then why is God pushing them away? Is he suddenly removing his gift of eternal life? No .. It's clear from the context that this is about God separating the saved from the unsaved, then judging them on what they did in life. Jesusman. |
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104 | is how we use our talents to be judged? | NT general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 192360 | ||
I'm going to have to disagree slightly. First off, in this passage God separates from Goats and Sheep. The sheep, as Jesus states elsewhere, hear his voice and follow. They are the ones who would be counted as "Saved". The goats, however, are not "Saved". This is essentially a retelling of Revelations 20:11-15, the judgement of the Great White Throne. First, in the passage in Revelations 20, everyone is separated between "Saved" and "Unsaved", and their actions are judged. It has little to do with the talents and gifts God has granted and more to do with whether or not a person is "Saved" or not. So .. yes .. we are judged by sin. Jesusman |
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105 | Did Jonah die in the belly of the fish? | Matt 12:40 | Jesusman | 192335 | ||
Ok .. in what way was I unclear in that I was trying to add a little extra-biblical support to what was taking place in the Bible? Did I ever say I was trying to replace the Gospel? No! Is it some huge crime or sin against the Ten Commandments to say "hey .. this not only happened here, but something very similar happened in recent history." Or to say "Hey .. this really did happen cause proof was found that it did happen"? Is the concept of apologetics totally foreign here?? |
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106 | What is wrong with proving it true? | Not Specified | Jesusman | 192334 | ||
Greetings, Recent conversations have me baffled over something that I would like clarification on. What is so upsetting about providing scientific and archeological support for the Bible? The reaction thus far I get from others would seem like I farted in church. I understand the idea that the Bible doesn't need to be proven true that it is true, however not everyone in the world shares that belief. There are even christians who don't believe the Bible is true historically. What is wrong with trying to prove it true?? |
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107 | What is wrong with proving it true? | 1 Pet 3:15 | Jesusman | 192336 | ||
Greetings, Recent conversations have me baffled over something that I would like clarification on. What is so upsetting about providing scientific and archeological support for the Bible? The reaction thus far I get from others would seem like I farted in church. I understand the idea that the Bible doesn't need to be proven true that it is true, however not everyone in the world shares that belief. There are even christians who don't believe the Bible is true historically. What is wrong with trying to prove it true?? |
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108 | Did Jonah die in the belly of the fish? | Matt 12:40 | Jesusman | 192333 | ||
I am well aware of this event, and the controversy behind it. The article I read mentioned it taking place in the mediteranean sea. No matter. | ||||||
109 | Did He complete the Old Testament? | Bible general Archive 3 | Jesusman | 192325 | ||
Ok .. think of it in this way. The pentateuch is the Constitution. Jesus Christ came along and gave us the Amendmant. | ||||||
110 | Did Jonah die in the belly of the fish? | Matt 12:40 | Jesusman | 192321 | ||
Actually, I read the story first hand, so it's not a "fantastic story". Also, there are accounts of Sperm Whales growing large enough to be able to hold a man inside. Also given the hebrew word could also mean fish, there are accounts of sharks being found with a whole horse inside. There is evidence there, if you are willing to actually look. As for supporting religious claims with supportable and researchable fact, tell me this. Who would you be more willing to listen to and take seriously? A person who talks of ghosts, spirits, drinking blood, eating flesh, and believing in something you can't see, hear, taste, smell, or feel? Or someone who talks to you about events in history and mentions the proofs and is willing and able to back up every single claim with historical evidence? Between the two .. I would dismiss the first person as a street corner shaman that needs to see a doctor and talk to the later. Jesusman |
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111 | Did He complete the Old Testament? | Bible general Archive 3 | Jesusman | 192318 | ||
Short answer is yes. Long answer is that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ finalized the need for any further sacrifices. The author of Hebrews makes it abundantly clear in chapter 10 that the sacrificing of animals is drastically inferior to the one made by Christ on the cross. Jesusman |
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112 | Did Jonah die in the belly of the fish? | Matt 12:40 | Jesusman | 192315 | ||
Again .. no offense, Doc, but the Bible isn't a Calvinist. We are still to teach and teach truthfully to the unsaved. If persuasion played no part, and that redemption is purely from God, then why are we commanded to teach the unsaved?The precident set by the Apostles and the Early church fathers are to support your claims with facts. Dr. Luke used Roman time tables and references in his writings so his readers can know he was speaking truth and not trying to blow sunshine up their noses. Paul applauded the Bereans for testing every word he said. Even Jesus referred to the Old Testament writings to support his then believed to be outrageous claims of being the Messiah. When it comes to speaking with a person who is unsaved and prolly hasn't darkened the doorway of a church except at funerals and weddings, then you can't approach them successfully the same way you do an elder of the church. Look at Paul's sermon on Mar's Hill. Did he pull out the Torah and speak to them about the Law? Did he throw a praise session together? No .. he used their own beliefs and idols to proclaim the message. He got onto their level without compromising his own. That is what I am talking about. By supporting my religious claims with something that can be researched, I am giving those who are unsaved the means and opportunity to find out for themselves that what I'm telling them is not a bunch of fairy tails or good luck sayings. Jesusman |
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113 | Did Jonah die in the belly of the fish? | Matt 12:40 | Jesusman | 192308 | ||
No offense, Doc, but tell this to an athiest who believes that the Book of Jonah is a fairy tale then tell me the response. For a long time, the only credibility the Book of Jonah had to being true was the comments made by Jesus. The article I mentioned, plus a couple of archeological discoveries in recent decades sheds new light on the Book of Jonah. Need to remember, Doc, we aren't only to teach the saved but make disciples of the unsaved. To do that, you will need to prove that the Bible is trustworthy and credible. The Best way to do that is through it's Historical claims. The old excuse "cause I said so" ... or "cause God says so" doesn't work with everyone. Jesusman. |
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114 | Did Jonah die in the belly of the fish? | Matt 12:40 | Jesusman | 192298 | ||
Something that might help clarify and edify what has already been said here. A former doctrine professor of mine had a newspaper clipping dated back in the 50's if memory serves, from a mediteranean newspaper that speaks of a fishing boat being tossed around and that a sailor fell overboard. He was swallowed by a whale, and believed dead. The fishing boat found the whale 4 days later and caught it. When they cut it open, they found their crew mate inside the whale still alive. His skin was very pale and sickly from the stomach acids eating away at his skin. It took him a few days to recover. This story gave credibility to the Book of Jonah that such an event really could have happened. |
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115 | Confused? | Bible general Archive 3 | Jesusman | 192297 | ||
Greetings, Paul in one of his epistles clarified the role of the Mosaic law to the christian. Prior to Christ, the Law dominates and binds us to obedience. We either follow it or disobey it. Problem is that the Law is impossible to follow completely. However, as Paul explains, After christ the law becomes as a tutor or a teacher. We aren't bound under following the Law and the consequences of disobedience. However, It remains for us to be a guide .. a pattern to know what God expects. Jesus Christ came to fullfill the law .. complete it and make it whole. Galatians 3:23-29 Matthew 5:17-19 Jesusman |
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116 | physician heal thyself | Luke 4:23 | Jesusman | 192245 | ||
If you read the passage, Jesus has returned to Nazareth and has just read from Isaiah in the synagogue. Now remember, this is where he was raised. Everyone there knew him, his mother and father, his brothers, and family. They also would have heard the rumors about him. So instead of waiting for them to ask for a miracle, Jesus heads them off as it were, and tells them essentially that he's not a magician to perform for them. That he's there to minister and will do as he needs to do, not do what pleases them. Naturally this makes them mad and drove him out of the city. He proves something that I personally have witnessed and experienced several times. If you go to where you were raised, people who remember you as a child will instinctively treat you like one until something happens that makes them think otherwise. Jesusman |
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117 | Does Matt 28: 18 infer to do what Europe | Matt 28:18 | Jesusman | 192186 | ||
In the greek, there are two separate words for authority and power. In these passages, Jesus uses both for himself, but when in reference to his followers, only the word for Power is used. To use your example of a soldier, you were granted by your government the power needed to accomplish the mission. Be that power in the form of credentials, or equipment, or personnell to aid you. However, were you ever to exceed your scope of power in order to abuse it, or attempt to, your government would have repremanded you appropriately, yes? So .. you did not have "authority" only "power". When it comes to the christian duties, we are to go .. teach .. baptize .. and also make disciples. The power granted to christians by Jesus does not include bringing down a form of religious martial law .. or declaring holy wars .. or even eradicating what is believed to be pagans. We're supposed to be teachers .. not warriors. Jesusman |
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118 | Isaiah 65:20 | Is 65:20 | Jesusman | 192172 | ||
Its quite simple. The Prophet is speaking about the New Heaven and New Earth, specifically about the life span. He's basically saying that 100 years of age will still be counted as young. Unlike today's time and the time when this passage was written, when 100 years of age is near the end of the person's life, the Person, in the New Heaven and New Earth, will be barely out of his adolesent years. On top of that, there won't be infant death. The picture being painted is one of paradise. Jesusman |
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119 | Does Matt 28: 18 infer to do what Europe | Matt 28:18 | Jesusman | 192169 | ||
Greetings, I'm not sure if this is what you are wanting, but I will provide the insight I can. One difference between the European settlers and Jesus Christ is divine authority. In this passage, Jesus is not only saying that he has the authority to do anything he feels should be done, but that he has the capability also. The word here for "power" is the same word that we get our word "dynomite" from. Meaning the raw capacity to be able to accomplish a task. Jesus is claiming that God the Father granted the authority and the ability, not just on earth .. but basically everywhere. Now .. there is a parrallel passage in Acts chapter 1:1-8. There, Jesus is giving the Disciples the "power" or ability to accomplish what he wants them to. In this case it's to spread the teachings of Jesus around the world. Now .. notice he didn't give them any "authority" .. just "power". He told them what to do. Go and teach, and he gave them the ability to do so. Now .. with the European settlers, my american history is a little weak back that far, but I do know how harshly the native americans were treated. Much of it done in "the Name of God". This is a perversion of what Jesus commanded. No where does he say for his followers to go and "beat the daylights out of everyone and shove the gospel down their throats." He says to go .. teach .. and baptize. There is no hostile intent in the commands of Jesus in these passages. Such hostile actions in "the name of God" are the perversions of the true intent of the Word, and done so by selfish peoples, not true christians. History is filled with such examples. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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120 | what the podigy son was expecting of his | Luke 15:11 | Jesusman | 192168 | ||
Well .. to answer your first question about salvation, I'd recommend you read Ephesians chapter 2. Might want to read the whole epistle, but the second chapter especially talks about salvation being made possible. As for your second question about the Prodigal Son, he expected to be made a servant. That's clearly stated in both verse 17 and 19. He even asked his father to take him as a hired helper, but his Father in turn restored the son's status. |
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