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401 | sharing our faith to unbelievers so hard | 1 Cor 1:18 | Jesusman | 199796 | ||
Scripture is the sole authority in God's revelation to man. God reveals his will to us through the proper interpretation and understanding of Scripture. However, to fully understand and interpret scripture, it is also important to understand the events, culture, history, and people that influenced the Bible. There are subtleties and changes in meaning with the words and phrases that have taken place over the centuries. There are phrases and idioms in the Bible that would normally make sense only to the intended original audience. Studying the history and science behind the scripture helps shine light on these meanings. The Bible was inspired by God, but it was human hands that transcribed it. It's not enough to ask "What does the Scripture mean to me?" and "What is God trying to say to me?" You need to also ask "What was God trying to say to them?", "What did the Scripture mean to the ones who first read it?" and "What did the Scripture mean to the one who first transcribed it?" There is more to scripture than just the message to you. Jesusman |
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402 | Can sin enter heaven? | 1 Cor 6:9 | Jesusman | 70583 | ||
Common sense would tell you, "No." Think about it. What is God? He is all pure, holy, righteous, and just. Correct? What is the opposite of that? Sin. Correct? God hates sin. That is told to us time and time again throughout the Bible. Why would God go through the trouble of separating the Sinners and Saved, send his son to save us from our sins, prepare a place for both the Sinner to spend in punishment and the Saved to spend in reward, only to allow sin to enter heaven? Seems a bit stupid, don't you think? All that trouble only to allow sin into heaven anyway. Paul tells us perfectly all throughout his epistles, "The Unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God." Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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403 | why do singles think they need a mate? | 1 Cor 7:32 | Jesusman | 199196 | ||
As a single man and preacher in search of a church, I have come across a misunderstanding that preachers must be the husband of one wife .. they can't be single, or remarried .. and if you are single, they try and marry you off. You find this a common thought in some small baptist churches. Jesusman |
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404 | 1 cor 12:23. what does it mean to a teen | 1 Cor 12:23 | Jesusman | 195209 | ||
Greetings, This is Paul's discussion of the Body. He's using the analogy of the human body to explain the church, and the roles each christian plays within the church. He just finished explaining how the body needs different parts in order to function as a whole. A body that has all eyes, won't be able to hear, smell, touch, or even speak. Each part of the body is dependant upon the other parts of the body. Now, beginning in verse 22, Paul switches gears slightly. Now, he's focusing on the individual purposes of the parts of the body rather than the dependancy. There are certain roles with in the church that seem the more desirable and honorable. On the contrary, there are some that are not so glammorous. Being the pastor of a church seems like a very nice and prestigeous role to play. However, being the Church's janitor is not as desirable, yet it needs to be done. What Paul is saying here, is that the percieved "less honorable" roles within the church should be just as honored and respected as the most prestigeous role within the church. Paul is making a solid argument that there should be no jealousy or division within the church. You shouldn't be wanting to be in another position of the church, but rather performing the role christ placed you in. Jesusman |
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405 | Can true Christians lose their faith? | 2 Cor 4:4 | Jesusman | 88259 | ||
Hello, First off, If you're wondering if a christian can lose their salvation, the answer is no. The issue then becomes, Were they even saved to begin with? Remember Jesus' Parable of the four soils. The sower came and scattered seads on the various soils. One being shallow, rocky ground. The seed did indeed take root, and grew for a while, but when the trials of life came, the plant withered and died. Why? It did not have the root needed to survive. In this parable, it is not becoming a plant that indicates that you are a christian. It's how strong your roots are and how deep they go. So, my answer is that these people who have seemingly rejected their faith weren't saved to begin with. As Hank Henegraff would put it, They had a "Said" faith, not a "Real" Faith. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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406 | Internal or expressed thoughts | 2 Cor 10:5 | Jesusman | 37351 | ||
Hello, Paul is talking about Spiritual Warfare. The idea he is presenting is that we are in a constant war with evil. It isn't a war of weapons for prestige or territory. It is a war of the spirit. It is our duty as God's soldiers to raise up against all things ungodly. In this particular verse, Paul is referring to the thoughts we face. He is refering to thoughts as you would to a POW or an enemy soldier. The point that Paul is trying to make is that we should govern our thoughts to be in accordance to God's will, and omit those thoughts which go against God's will. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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407 | what is the real love in the word of God | 2 Cor 10:5 | Jesusman | 37812 | ||
Hello, The true love in the Word of God is God himself. God's actions display the love that true and pure. This love is a selfless, sacrifical love for all of those around you, no matter who that person maybe. That's why Jesus commands us to love God with essentiall our entire being, and to love our neighbors, those around us, as we love ourselves. Paul's purpose in this passage is that as Christians, we are in a constant battle against evil. He isn't saying that we should stop loving our enemies, neighbors, and others. He said that we are to persevere against evil. That includes witnessing, praying, teaching, apologetics, and such. In these ways, we do our part to combat evil. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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408 | why Jesus called Chief corner stone | Ephesians | Jesusman | 33921 | ||
Hello, There are two parts to the answer to this question. The first involves the importance of the Cornerstone in construction. In construction, the cornerstone is among the most important pieces in matters of foundation and stability. Without a good, strong, and dimentionally straight cornerstone, the whole building could be ruined, uneven, or even dangerous. In brick buildings especially, the whole entire above ground construction is built upon the Cornerstone. The cornerstone sets the measurements for the rest of the building. So, in that regards, Jesus Christ is the pattern by which the Church is patterned after. Jesus is the cornerstone by which the Church rests upon. It his saving grace that has straightened out and lined up the Church of God. Now, for the second part. In Isaiah 28:16, Isaiah gives one of his messianic prophecies concerning God's cornerstone. Paul, in Ephesians, is establishing Jesus as that Cornerstone which Isaiah speaks of. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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409 | 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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410 | Can I go to Heaven if I smoke? | Eph 2:8 | Jesusman | 192779 | ||
Paul applauded the Bereans for testing everything he said. 1 John 4:1 tells us to test each spirit to see if whether or not they are from God. The Bible gives one and only one requirement: Belief in God's only son, Jesus Christ. All other requirements that people list are purely for personal fullfillment. Being a smoker no more makes you unable to enter heaven than carrying a set of car keys makes you a Chevy. With all things that people tell you, be it religious or no, and be it who tells you, remember John's words in 1 John 4:1 and test what they say. If they are genuine, then what they say will be true. Test against a reputible and respected source. In this case, against the Scripture itself. Jesusman |
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411 | How do I explain Eph5:22-25 to my man? | Eph 5:22 | Jesusman | 192952 | ||
Something that was pointed out to me once by a seminary professor that changed my perspective on a relationship between a man and a woman. When God made Eve, he used one of Adam's bones. A rib to be precise. The bone wasn't a bone from Adam's Skull so that Eve would be dominant over Adam and subjugate him to her will. The bone wasn't from Adam's foot so he could stomp on her, and subjugate her under his will. The Bone was a rib. The Rib cage protects the inner organs, such as the heart. It was under the arm so that Adam can comfort and protect her. No where in the Bible is the command given for men to make slaves of their women. Yes, women are commanded to be submissive to their own husbands, but Husbands are told to love their wives as Christ loved the Church. Point out the passage following verse 25 where Paul speaks to the Husbands. Both of you sit down and read both passages over and over together. Pray about it. Jesusman |
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412 | Doesn't John 14:28 disprove the Trinity? | Phil 2:6 | Jesusman | 40912 | ||
Hello, Actually, John 14:28 confirms the Trinity. Jesus never claimed to be the Father. He claimed to be the Son and God. God is comprised of three things (offices, aspects, incarnations, beings, and so on). Pick one. These three are the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Now, in this verse and other verses, Jesus makes the claim that the Father is supreme with in the Trinity. Meaning, that while they share the same powers, attributes, and ability (co-equal), there is a heirarchy with in the God-head. It is the Will of the Father that the Son and Holy Spirit obey. Jesus makes this abundantly clear when he says, "Not my will, Father, but thine be done." That is what John 14:28 is refering to when it says that the Father is greater than Jesus. That the Father has authority over the Son and the Holy Spirit. Now, as for Jesus dying on the cross, Jesus says that he has been given power over his own body and existance. He says that no man can take His life. However, Jesus continues to say that He gives His own life up freely. When Jesus died on the Cross, he did so willingly. They didn't force him. So, when He died, he died physically. Now, this doesn't mean that Jesus died permanently. His spirit remained alive. In fact, the Bible teaches that the spirit is immortal. Jesus, being God, had control over his own spirit, body, and existance. He died on the cross willingly, he paid the price of sin, and took his life up again willingly. No other person has that authority and power. Only God. Jesusman |
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413 | wandering why the forth commandment is | Col 2:16 | Jesusman | 31007 | ||
Hello, To answer this, Turn to Mark 2:27-28. This pretty much spells it out. The Sabbath was made for man. It was given as a time of rest. Jesus, as lord of the Sabbath, was able to do as he wished. As a result of our salvation, our observance of the Sabbath is altered from a strict observance to choosing a time better suited where we can spend time in worship with God. That day, was changed from Saturday, the day the Lord Rested, to Sunday, the day the Lord rose from the grave. However, the point is still clear, as it is in the Ten Commandments, a day is to be set aside in order that we may have fellowship with God and other Christians. Jesusman |
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414 | Col 1:24 What is he saying exactly? | 1 Timothy | Jesusman | 26082 | ||
As you have pointed out, Paul is clearly mentioning the things he has suffered through while spreading the gospel. As for a further meaning of the text, I would say that Paul is providing an example of the christian attitude towards serving God. In Philippians 3 and 2 Timothy 1, Paul talks about the losses he has suffered for the Lord. During his discourses, he makes it clear that his losses are meaningless and insignificant next to the rewards of heaven. I believe it is best said, "I count it all Joy that I may serve my lord." That is the attitude we must have as Christians proclaiming the gospel. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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415 | Do I still want to belong scripture back | 2 Tim 2:15 | Jesusman | 198450 | ||
There's an old preacher's story about turning the other cheek. A champion boxer once retired and became a minister. He worked for years in the church, helping peopl in his neighborhood, in his church, and spreading the word of God. Instead of the fierce boxer that he had been known for, this preacher had become known to be a gentle and compassionate man. One day he is walking home when two thugs stop him and try to mug him. One thug slugs the Preacher. He turns his head and offers them the other one, and the other thug slugs him there. This preacher then crackles his knuckles, doubles up his fists and speaks. "The Good Lord told us to turn the other cheek, but he didn't say to do it twice." While that may not be what you're wanting, it does convey what I'm trying to say. That is that turning the other cheek can only go so far before you have nothing more than sore cheeks. At some point, action needs to be taken. I would remind your friend of Paul's advice to Timothy. Be diligent .. other translations say "study". In other words, don't give up. Follow the Word of God, study it, and present yourself as one being true to it. You won't have to be ashamed of anything. Others will try to put you down, ridicule you, and push you away. Let them. The one you need to turn to is Christ. You only need his acceptance. Jesusman |
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416 | Theology of Glory versus the Cross | 2 Tim 3:13 | Jesusman | 195162 | ||
There's nothing wrong with trying to motivate others to do better. Paul even tried to motivate others to do better in service to Christ. By what is presented here, I see nothing wrong with what is stated. What is the context of the excerpt from Osteen? Did he site any passages from scripture? Context applies to more than just scripture, but to all things we experience. There's not enough given here to dictate one way or another. Jesusman |
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417 | Discussion of Heb 2:9 and I John 2:2 | Heb 2:9 | Jesusman | 31131 | ||
Hello, I have long given up in trying to understand the thinking of Calvinism. While I agree with parts of it, I find it difficult to accept Calvinism fully. From the reading of the two verses, It sounds like you are questioning the Calvinistic belief that Christ died for the elect only. Correct? I have argued this over and over with many Calvinists, and the reply I recieve is always the same. I personally believe that Christ died for the Sins of every person. He had to, or else his job would've been only half completed, and death would not have been fully conquired. Also, in Revelation 20, you have the scene before God, where the final judgement takes place. It is recorded that all people are there before God. In another passage (I don't remember where), it says that God cannot be in the presence of Sin. Now, how can God and every person who has ever lived be in the same place at the same time, especially in heaven? The only answer I have been able to find is that Jesus died and paid for the sins of every person, and that we are responsible for accepting that payment. If not, we pay for it ourselves with our souls. I am not saying that every person is saved, but that the overall debt to sin was paid for on the Cross, and it then becomes a matter of whether you'll accept this payment, or pay the debt on your own. I attempt to back this up with passages that refer to Christ dying for all of mankind, like John 3, these that you have listed, and others. Now, for the Calvinist response I keep getting. As for the term "everyone", "whole world", "mankind", and etc, they'll tell me that it is a generalization. It doesn't mean every single individual. Christ died for mankind as a whole, not for every individual in mankind. Such is the case for these verses. An example that some have used to clarify this is talking about a person who travels a lot. Sometimes we will talk about that person and say something like, "He has been all over the World ...". Now, has this gentleman stepped onto every single square inch that is upon the globe, or has he been to a lot of places around the world? So, that is the answer I keep getting. I still disagree with it, but I keep getting it. I hope this helps. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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418 | Hebrews 6:6 explained | Heb 6:6 | Jesusman | 47257 | ||
Hello, It is my cardinal rule, whether it's anyone elses or not is not the case, to always look at the context while looking at a passage. Therefore, when looking at Hebrews 6:6, we must look at the surrounding verses. In Hebrews 6:1-3, the author sets up the passage. Notice his tone and choice of words. He speaks of setting the basic and elementary teachings aside and going further into what he identifies as "Maturity". In verses 2-3, he identifies the teachings that he is setting aside. The subjects he lists entail nearly all of the basic categories of Christian Doctrine. So, it is clear that the author is going to be talking about something higher in thinking. Possibly even theoretical in nature, especially concidering his prayer in verse 3, "...if God permits". In verses 4-5, he sets up his case. There are those who have "once been enlightened", "tasted the heavenly gift", "been partakers of the Holy Spirit", and "tasted the word of God and powers of the age to come". At the beginning of verse 6, he says that there are these same people who have also fallen away. As a result, he says that it is not possible for them to come to repentance again. Why? because they would be crucifying Christ a second time, and putting God to open shame. Now, many people, when studying this passage, have a bad habit of stopping half-way through verse 6, and not going any further. They only see the part that says "it is impossible to renew them again to repentance ...". They fail to read the remainder of the verse and the verses following. The people who do this are the ones who advocate that a christian can loose his/her salvation. That is not the truth, and I'll show why. Before we go further, it is important to point out a few things that should be obvious, but are often overlooked. As the saying goes, if you want to hide something, hide it in plain sight. Well, that is exactly what the author does here. The key to understanding this passage is three-fold. The first part is found in verses 1-5. The tone of this passage is that of a "what-if". "What if this is possible? What would happen?" That is the nature of this passage. His first words in this passage were "leave elementary teachings and move on to maturity". So, he is trying to get the audience to think. The second part of the key is found in verse 6. Notice that he says that such an act of renewal would "put Him to open shame ...". The question that needs to be asked is why would this shame God? Jesus tells us that those who the Father hold are His and that no one will be able to snatch them out of His hands. The author, in this passage in Hebrews, is talking about an event where that, which is held securely in the hands of God, was snatched away. Therefore, such an event would prove God to be not only inept, but a failure and a liar as well. This third part to the key is found in the following verses. In verses 7 and 8, the author brings an analogy of farming. The farming analogy is common throughout the Bible. Even Jesus used the analogy on several occasions. In these verses, there are two types of soil: rich and useful, the other brings thorns and is worthless. He continues to say that the worthless soil is done away with, while the useful soil is tilled and worked. Now, compair this with Jesus' usage of the analogy. The soils represent mankind: the Saved and Non-saved. The seeds and planting would be God's word and works in our lives. Notice that both land types are worked. One isn't chosen over the other initially. Both land types are worked at the beginning. It isn't until after the barren land proves to be worthless that it is rejected. So, here we have the third part to the key. Now, let's pull it together. 1) This is a subject beyond the basics. 2) A Christian losing salvation would prove God to be a failure and a liar. 3) All types of people are initially approached by God. So, with this in mind, the author is saying that once a person has been approached by God, found to be barren and worthless, and rejected because of, as another passage has it, his hardened heart, then that person cannot be saved. Why? well, Paul talks about this in Romans 1. Basically, that person has willfully hardened his heart, and rejected God and his teachings. So, with all this in mind, the author here isn't really talking about the saved person at all, but the non saved person who God has approached, but eventually rejected God. He describes a person who has tasted all that God has to offer, but has rejected it none the less. When this final rejection takes place, that person loses his/her chance for salvation because the heart was hardened against God. I hope this helps. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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419 | Why is James called epistle | James | Jesusman | 102830 | ||
Hello, One reason why James is referred to as an epistle is because it begins like an epistle. An epistle is basically a letter. It was tradition to begin the epistle with who you were as the writer, your title and such, and then mention who the epistle was addressed to. In the case of James, this is all contained with in the very first chapter. So, this is definitely an epistle because it starts out as one. Now, what are some special points to James? Well, first off, remember that James is not written from the perspective of saving someone. James contains a lot of basic doctrine of christian beliefs. Sometime, he seems to contradict Paul, but that simply isn't so. For example, Paul teaches in ephesians that you are saved by Grace through Faith, and not due to works. However, James comes along and says that Faith without works is dead. An apparent contradiction, but it isn't when you think about what is being said by both people. Paul is referring to saving faith. There is no act or deed done that can save you. James is referring to basic christian faith. After becoming a Christian, what you do equally tells others that you are a christian as much as what you say. In other words, your acts and deeds may not save you, but they prove your obedience to Christ. James is a good book for every christian to study. Coupled with the teachings of Paul in Galatians, Romans, and ephesians, James provides a strong basis in how a christian should act, and what it means to be a christian. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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420 | Is God ONE or is God THREE? | James 2:19 | Jesusman | 36023 | ||
Hello, Let me toss this one out at you. Was Jesus God? If one is to reject the doctrine of the Trinity, he must reject the idea that Jesus was God in the Flesh. Thus making Jesus something less than divine. However, the Scripture teaches that Jesus was God in the flesh. So, you have a dilema. Then you look at some of Jesus' statements. Such as, "I and my father are One.", "When you have seen me, you have seen the Father.", and others. Then you have the great commission. If there is no trinity, then why are we to teach and baptize in the names of three people: The Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit? Then you have John 1. You cannot read this chapter without the idea of the trinity being thrown in front of you. True, the word or term "trinity" isn't in the Bible. However, the doctrine behind it is clearly seen within the Bible. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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