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121 | does God have a chain of command | Ephesians | Jesusman | 191017 | ||
Well, If you believe my family, then the chain of command is God then Jesus then Grandma and stops there. However, biblically, Paul eludes in Ephesians that in the Family, God and Jesus should be the head, but that the Father/Husband of the house is the figurehead and representative of Jesus. The wife supports the husband and upholds his guidence, but also comforts him as well. The children are to honor the parents. In the church, The Pastor is the representative of Jesus and provides his guidence. The Deacons offer aid and support to the Pastor. In the work place, The employee should work and act as if he were serving God personally. So, in that reguard, you could say that the Employer is a representative of Jesus, at least in the ideal situation. Jesusman |
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122 | difference between grace ad mercy | Bible general Archive 3 | Jesusman | 190955 | ||
Grace and Mercy are related, yes, but not the same. Grace is giving you what you don't deserve. Mercy is not giving you what you do deserve. To explain it in a different way. We, being sinful creatures, do not deserve eternal life. However, it is provided through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We don't deserve eternal life, yet we are offered it anyways. That is Grace. We, as sinful creatures, do deserve to die as punishment for our sins. However, with salvation, we are pardoned. We won't die the eternal death, even though we deserve it. That is mercy. Jesus Loves you, Jesusman. |
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123 | Questions about Paul? | Rom 3:23 | Jesusman | 190815 | ||
One thing that you need to keep in mind about Paul was that he was the first century version of a lawyer. He was also quite possibly the most well educated man in the first century, or among the most educated. When you read his epistles, especially Roman, Ephesians, and Galatians, you see how legalistic and precise he can be. He uses alot of legal terms and descriptions, and his analogies are things that can be proven in a court of law, like his analogy of the Runner who trains. It's a good idea to keep such things in mind when studying Paul's epistles. 2) Law I started here because clarifying this helps set a foundation of Paul's beliefs of the other 3. When Paul speaks of the Law, in most cases, he is speaking about the Laws of God that was recorded by Moses. There are cases where he is referring to the Laws of the land, such as when he points out his roman citizenship. There are instances where he refers to a person's own judgements and preconceptions as a law. Romans chapter 2 is one of Paul's largest sections on what the Law is. He refers to the Laws of Moses, and how when a person, be they jew or greek, is effected by the Laws of Moses. He also makes a clear distinction between the "Letter" of the Law and the "Spirit" of the Law, and how all of mankind are judged by one or the other, depending on if the Law was presented to them or not. 1) Sin Sin is more than not obeying God's Law. The Law, as Paul points out in Romans 2, was never intended to Save mankind from the dangers of sin, but rather to show everyone what God has set as a standard of "perfection". Paul even points out that the Law is near impossible to follow 100 percent correctly 24/7. That at some point in your life, you "WILL" transgress the laws of God. Sin, as Paul points out, is a state of Man. He calls it the "old man" in one place. It is so much a part of who you are prior to salvation, that it is near inseparable except with the power of God. So, sin, according to Paul, is not simply breaking the law, but rather who you are before salvation. 3) Faith Faith, according to Paul, is the means on our behalf by which Salvation is made possible. Paul makes a solid case that salvation is only possible by both God and Man working together. God takes the initiative and displays his power and mercy on those sinful people who display the believing faith in him. It's the start of a building relationship that forms between God and man. We are saved by the Grace of God, as Paul says in Ephesians 2. That Grace is bestowed upon us through the channel that is formed from our believing Faith in Jesus Christ. Paul goes on to say that salvation is a gift from God, only possible through him. 4) Justification by Faith Because of our sinful state, we are little more than criminals, reguardless of how good we try and obey the Law. By all records, guides, and status symbols and the like, we all deserve the death penalty immediately. However, because of the possibility of salvation by the Grace of God through the channel of Faith, our sinful state is removed. Paul describes this as taking off the "Old man" and putting on the "New Man". With this "new Man", we have a new status before God, that of being Justified .. or by our legal terms today, we are aquitted of all past wrong doings and found innocent. Paul makes it sound that Faith not only provides a channel by which God's Grace reaches us for Salvation, but also a means by which the punishment endured by Jesus christ can be applied to our sinful state. Meaning, our Faith in Jesus christ also allows God to apply the punishment endured by Jesus, his death on the cross, as the proper punishment for our sinful state. This allows us to continue to live on, building the relationship with God, innocent of all past evils. God found a means to be able to pay for sin. Jesus dying on the cross was a blanket punishment that each of us individually deserve to endure. However, by the means of God's grace, through our Faith, the punishment that we deserve to pay is automatically halted and the death of Jesus christ is applied in it's place. This entire message being written and read here now can be summed up by one simple and single word ... Mercy. Jesus loves you, Jesusman |
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124 | first sin | OT general | Jesusman | 190813 | ||
hmmm .. prolly coveting. Satan wishing to be as the Most High. Don't know the exact scripture reference, but I'm pretty sure it's in one of the Major prophets. Isaiah, I think, that speaks of it. Speaks of Lucifer wishing to be like God and was cast out of the heavens, taking a third of the stars with him. The first sin on earth would be lying. The serpent lying to Eve in the Garden. The First sin by man would be Adam eating the fruit of the forbidden tree. That can all be found in the earliest chapters of Genesis. Jesus loves you. Jesusman |
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125 | can the holy spirit leave you? | OT general | Jesusman | 190446 | ||
That's the funny thing about God. He's Omnipresent. It's near impossible to truly walk away. Even if you try to walk away, if you pay attention, you see God was already there waiting for you. | ||||||
126 | can the holy spirit leave you? | OT general | Jesusman | 190445 | ||
Roman chapter 1:18-32 describes how longsuffering God can be with sinners. There will come a time when God will leave you to your devices. All throughout the Old Testament, we read where God comes to the rescue of Israel even when Israel wandered and disobeyed. Even in the New Testament, Israel is still very much in God's full plan. Even Job, when being tested, still had God keeping an eye on him. |
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127 | can the holy spirit leave you? | OT general | Jesusman | 190432 | ||
The question I would ask in return is "Did the Holy Spirit ever leave to begin with?" God is more longsuffering than any of us could ever hope to be. It takes a lot .. and I mean "A LOT" to get God to leave you alone. The Bible is filled with examples. Sometimes, when people say "The Holy Spirit left me." What is really happening is that they got so used to God's presence there, and God watching over them, that he seems to fade into the Background. Like he's a part of the scenery. Then when it comes time for you to go a different path or to do something specific for him, that's when he begins to act and work drastically, and suddenly, you realize that he's there. So .. Can the Holy Spirit leave you? Yes. Will he? Not easily. What is probably happening? You aren't really noticing that he's been there the entire time. Jesus Loves you, Jesusman |
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128 | When was Revelation written and why ? | Revelation | Jesusman | 190430 | ||
Revelation was more than likely the last book of the Bible written, along with the epistles of John. If I had to guess, I would put it about 90 AD, give or take. Especially given that John died about 95 AD. The churches listed were already established churches, many of which John visited. Ephesus, for example, was one of of the churches John Pastored for a while later in his life. | ||||||
129 | Why the NKJV over the NASB ? | Bible general Archive 3 | Jesusman | 190115 | ||
One reason why I see the NKJV doing good is that it keeps the poetic flow of the old KJV, but it remains accurate and readable. I was raised with the KJV and still use it on occasion, especially when the congregation I am speaking to is composed of elders who use the KJV. When with a more eclectic and mixed congregation, I use the NKJV. When I'm doing a more deeper study or leading any study beyond that of preaching from a pulpit, I use the NASB. To comment on some of the translations mentioned by Hank, I use the NIV only on occasion when speaking to youth, and sometimes the ESB. I dislike the NLT with a passion. It's abhorrably mistranslated in several places. At one time I knew all the places. One place was in Romans 1. I'm not a very high fan of the Holman Christian Standard either. I dislike paraphrases like the Message and the Living Bible. Being a student of the Bible and of translations, I see paraphrase translations about as useless as a one legged man in a butt kicking contest. Anyways, Most of my study bibles that I use on a regular basis are NASB, NKJV, or KJV. Also, with my Degree in Greek and Hebrew, I'm a bit prejudice and favor the NASB, NKJV, and KJV over the others. |
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130 | Notes on mark 3 for teen discussion | Mark | Jesusman | 189761 | ||
Well, you have three events taking place here, all linked together. It begins with the healing on the sabbath, and then with the questioning of jesus's authority, and finally his family arriving. If speaking to Teens, I would focus on the topic of self-worth. Jesus did what he did cause he was the son of God. He didn't need to prove anything, yet he spoke up when he felt it would be beneficial. He let his actions speak for him, and his words reflected that. As a teen, there is a lot of peer pressure to fit in, be popular, and to try and be what you aren't in order to be accepted by your peers. Jesus shows here that there is no need to compromise, and that the views of your peers mean little, but that you should more concerned about how God views you. Jesus loves you, Jesusman |
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131 | What is it about the hem? | Matt 9:20 | Jesusman | 189631 | ||
Well .. first off, this was a woman, who during this day and age would have been concidered just above a slave in terms of importance in society. Jesus being not only a man, but also a rabbi and a prophet, and given his fame, it would have been severely frowned upon by those in society for her to run up and touch him anywhere. Even if Jesus had stopped those around from harming her, they could have done something later on, even shun her. So to touch the hem of his cloak, she had to have been stooped down very low, even crawling through the crowd, possibly trying to not be seen. The purpose was for her to be healed and to do so, she believed that she needed to touch him. So, why did she touch the hem? I think it was because she wanted to keep a low profile, maybe not to have attention drawn to herself. Jesus loves you! Jesusman |
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132 | What is it about the hem? | Matt 9:20 | Jesusman | 189630 | ||
Well .. first off, this was a woman, who during this day and age would have been concidered just above a slave in terms of importance in society. Jesus being not only a man, but also a rabbi and a prophet, and given his fame, it would have been severely frowned upon by those in society for her to run up and touch him anywhere. Even if Jesus had stopped those around from harming her, they could have done something later on, even shun her. So to touch the hem of his cloak, she had to have been stooped down very low, even crawling through the crowd, possibly trying to not be seen. The purpose was for her to be healed and to do so, she believed that she needed to touch him. So, why did she touch the hem? I think it was because she wanted to keep a low profile, maybe not to have attention drawn to herself. Jesus loves you! Jesusman |
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133 | What is it about the hem? | Matt 9:20 | Jesusman | 189626 | ||
I don't think it was the hem itself but who was wearing the garment that the hem was a part of. Jesus was known as a miracle healer, a prophet, and a messenger of God. She had the faith that by merely touching his garment, even the smallest most out of the way piece of it, would heal her of her ailments. Personally, I think it could have been his shirt sleeve, ballcap, or showstring .. even his hand. The location doesn't matter. The point is that she had the faith needed to be healed and that faith was in Jesus's ability and in his soverignty, not what he wore. Jesus loves you! Jesusman |
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134 | any scripture about blessing from God? | Job | Jesusman | 189538 | ||
Is there something specific you are wanting, or are you asking for blessings in general? The reasons are that all of God's prophets, and the Apostles, and all of those saved can be technically concidered as blessed by God. If you're looking for specifics, then one that stands out is Job. After his trials by God, God blessed him several times over. Other examples of people being Blessed by God would be Abraham, David, Daniel .. the list goes on on. Is there anything specific you are looking for? | ||||||
135 | Trinity? | Matt 28:19 | Jesusman | 189536 | ||
Thanks, Hank. Good to be back. | ||||||
136 | Trinity? | Matt 28:19 | Jesusman | 189451 | ||
Greetings, This is more of a follow up on what Hank has listed here. Some added thoughts as it were. The term "trinity" is not found in the Bible, however, the doctrine is clearly found. Above was mentioned the baptism of Jesus. In this event, you clearly see the all three .. persons (for lack of a better term) of the Godhead. Those who don't believe in the Tri-une Godhead will say that God conveniently chose to appear as three different forms during this event, and that he could have appeared as any number of persons. However, one thing that must be asked is why would God appear as three separate persons, especially at this event, if he is only one God? Why didn't God simply appear before Jesus in a white light or the like? Something else to ask, if there is no tri-une Godhead, then how can Jesus be God while here on earth and pray to God at the same time, calling God "Father"? If you remove the Doctrine of the Tri-une Godhead from the equasion, what you have is a classic case of either multiple personalities or schizophrenia(sp). Then you have the declaration in Genesis 1 where God says "Let us create man in our own image .." "Us"? "Our?" If God isn't Tri-une then who is he talking to? Angels? Why would he make man in the image of angels when being in the Image of God is superior? Also, the context of the passage doesn't mention the mere slightest hint of angels. In fact, the first angel mensioned in the book is with Abraham. So .. that leave's God talking to himself. Again, with out the doctrine of the Tri-une Godhead, God is either talking to himself or needs to see a psychiatrist. There are too many events in the Bible and too many questions that can be raised if you remove the doctrine of the Tri-une Godhead. The only way these passages make any sense is with the Doctrine of the Tri-une Godhead. Jesus Loves you! Jesusman |
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137 | the Resurrection of Christ | NT general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 170477 | ||
Lee Strobbel's The Case for Christ spells out alot of details surrounding the historical truths about resurrection of christ. You might want to read that book for greater details. But one of the strongest proofs in my opinion for the resurrection of Jesus lies in the extrabiblical manuscripts of the era. Pliney the younger, Josephus, and several other 1st and 2nd century non-biblical writers speak of the strength and determination of the Christian Movement. One comment made by a Roman Emperor I believe said that all their efforts to Subdue and quiet the Christian movement failed. Plus given the high level of Martyrdom during that era, and you have everything pointing to one significant thing. They didn't have the body. On top of that, if you look closely at the events surrounding the Resurrection, the only logical outcome is as it says in scripture. Jesus had to have Risen Physcially .. The Disciples would not have overpowered a group of trained roman soldiers in hand to hand combat. And if Jesus rose spiritually, the body would still be there. Then all the Romans would have to do is go to the grave, put Jesus' corpse in a cart, and parade it right in the middle of Downtown Jerusalem and slay christianity in its infancy. They didn't do that, because they couldn't. And they couldn't because they didn't have the body. And they didn't have the Body because Jesus rose physically. Jesusman |
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138 | Was Cain the son of Adam? | Gen 4:1 | Jesusman | 166701 | ||
Genesis 4:1 says it very clearly that Adam "had relations" with his wife Eave and that she gave birth to Cain. So, If he's not the son of Adam, then how do you explain Genesis 4:1? There have been numerous claims about Cain that are simply unfounded or speculative. Like Cain is the father of Vampires, and such .. |
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139 | Why did Jesus answer Satan with the Law? | Matt 4:4 | Jesusman | 153396 | ||
The Law has a history of being God spoken. That God himself spoke the Law to Moses during the 40 years of wandering. Whether or not that is true is beside the point, the point is that the Law is what most people of the time referred to when it came to God's declared will. The Law was seen as the final authority. So by quoting the Law, Jesus is making a hidden statement that "This is my final answer. I'm not going to be tempted." Jesusman |
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140 | Usury, extortion and the poor | Prov 28:8 | Jesusman | 153395 | ||
I think this ties in with the story of Jesus and the rich man. The Rich man asked Jesus how he can reach heaven. Jesus replied that he should obey the law and the commandments. The rich man rpelied that he had. Then Jesus replies that the Rich man should give all his possessions to the poor and follow him. The Rich man couldn't cause he was wealthy. Jesus commented to the Disciples that it is easier for a Camel to enter the eye of a needle than a rich man to enter heaven. The idea of this verse and the passage in the gospels I just summarized is simple. A Wealthy person on average does not first care about the things of God. Instead, he is concerned about his wealth and how to make more. There is a unifying theme throughout the Bible that Wealth and power corrupts, forcing the Wealthy and Powerful to focus more on their money and authority and how they can get more than on to how they can best serve God with the money and power he gave them. Another unifying theme in the Bible is the care for the poor and less fortunate. Jesus himself said that when you help one of the poor, you also help him. I would say that this passage in Proverbs is reflecting the teachings and actions of Jesus. Jesusman |
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