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2421 | How does God determine the difference? | Heb 6:1 | Mommapbs | 133742 | ||
Angel - How does God determine the difference between those who are saved and those who are not? Do we presume to dictate to others that they MUST be baptized, they MUST live a life of good works, etc to obtain salvation? This is contrary to God's Word. Titus 3:5 and Eph 2:8-9 are very clear on just what our role is - it is simply to believe. Our faith in the finished work of Christ (His redemption, propitiation, justification, reconciliation, regeneration, and sanctification, etc) clothes us with the RIGHTEOUSNESS of Christ. As in the OT, those who GOD has credited HIS rigteousness (and they too were given it through faith in God Heb 11:1-2) will be saved from eternal separation from Him. This is what I believe God will look for when we stand before Him. Blessings, mommapbs PS: See post 27011 |
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2422 | Better safe than sorry? | Heb 6:4 | Mommapbs | 110365 | ||
Hi Rowdy! Once again, please clarify what you mean by "better safe than sorry"! How do you apply this to the study of God's Word? Blessings, mommapbs |
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2423 | Better safe than sorry? | Heb 6:4 | Mommapbs | 110396 | ||
Greetings! Yes, Jesus is coming and we do not believe in myths - praise God. But the question remains to Rowdy, who has posted this a couple of times now. I am hoping he will share how he applies this to the study of God's Word. Blessings, mommapbs |
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2424 | What are the things? | Heb 6:9 | Mommapbs | 159865 | ||
What "things" accompany salvation? (What are we to be convinced of here? What evidence might we expect to see of this?) | ||||||
2425 | What are the things? | Heb 6:9 | Mommapbs | 160039 | ||
Aliennow - although I did appreciate reading your post, there are a few things you should know about posting on SBF: 1. Always be sure that the thread you are writing on goes to the person YOU intend it to 2. Be sure to give credit where credit is due (unless it is original, please cite your sources) 3. Caution: don't mess with Hank, Doc's a catchin' up though in the wit department. 4. Do remember that context is king (though there are some who might also wear a crown here) 5. Eliminate any ideas you have about the application of Scripture other than that of those who have some degree after their name or those who have at the very least proved themselves . . . and if you choose to violate the no speculation rule, be sure you have tough skin. mommapbs |
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2426 | What are the things? | Heb 6:9 | Mommapbs | 160277 | ||
1 Peter 2:11 -those of the royal priesthood of believers V9 are called aliens - and rightly so, for we are no longer citizens of this world, but our true citizenship is in the kingdom of God - for Whom we are ambassadors. As His representative, our attitude and our conduct SHOULD reflect Him. Sadly, it does not at all times. This forum is not a place where you will find that perfection, but rather a group of people who are travelling on a common road - some sinners, saved by grace and other sinners who are still dead in their sins. I'm glad that your destination is heaven. My first note to you was an attempt at a "gentle" reminder to cite your sources as opposed to the the (imo) more caustic response you received. I too have been on the receiving end here and find that the administration of grace is sorely lacking at times. mommapbs |
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2427 | A change of the law | Heb 7:12 | Mommapbs | 22479 | ||
Please refer to Hebrews 5:7-11. Jesus's priesthood was NOT of the Levitical order but of the order of Melchizedek. I believe it is important to remember that this order preceded the giving of the Law! God is not only the law giver , but the establisher of its administration; He is a God of order. Everything happens according to His plan! The moment the veil in the temple was torn, the old order of things passed away and Jesus established a new and better order! The administration of the priesthood changed. It follows that a new administration will also have a different or changed character. We are under a new covenant called grace, not the old covenant called the Law; and Revelation 21:4 assures us that even this covenant will be replaced by something better: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." | ||||||
2428 | Heb. 7:25, A great comfort | Heb 7:25 | Mommapbs | 87466 | ||
Greetings Joe! Yes, what a comfort! Just this Sunday morning, immediately after I arrived home from church I received a call from my Dr. I had a repeat CT scan on Friday, an although this was "standard procedure" you can understand the "what ifs" that assault the human mind. Knowing that this is a definite area of weakness and source of struggle for me, I believe the Lord has allowed things like these to come into my life in order to build my faith and confidence in Him. Back to the story . . . Now, for the most part, I have had a sense of peace about this, BUT the devil is always right there niggiling me to succumb to doubt, anxiety and fear . . . I suspect (from previous experience) that as each day passed, my level of vunerability would increase and knowing this, God intervened and removed the devil's playground from him! To have my Dr. in her office on a Sunday, and prompting her to review the report of my scan and make a call to me is just amazing - a God-thing, to be sure! Anyway, the report was fine and I thank God that HE didn't allow the devil to have a field day with my emotions! Thanks for sharing this Scripture, ideed our Lord not only intercedes but fights the battle FOR us! In Him who is ABLE! mommapbs |
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2429 | God's Word: for Israel, for us? | Heb 8:9 | Mommapbs | 60525 | ||
As New Covenant believers, how do we appropriate God's Word as spoken to Israel? Many Scripture references are specifically directed toward and about Israel. Is it important to make a distinction in God's Word here? Why or Why not? Are promises to Israel, God's chosen people, also for us as His "chosen ones" in Christ? Please support your answers, Thanks! God bless your day! Mommapbs Note to "older Forum members": I tried to use the "search feature" before asking these questions! If these have already been addressed, please just point me in the right direction! |
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2430 | God's Word: for Israel, for us? | Heb 8:9 | Mommapbs | 60527 | ||
As New Covenant believers, how do we appropriate God's Word as spoken to Israel? Many Scripture references are specifically directed toward and about Israel. Is it important to make a distinction in God's Word here? Why or Why not? Are promises to Israel, God's chosen people, also for us as His "chosen ones" in Christ? Please support your answers, Thanks! God bless your day! Mommapbs Note to "older Forum members": I tried to use the "search feature" before asking these questions! If these have already been addressed, please just point me in the right direction! |
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2431 | God's Word: for Israel, for us? | Heb 8:9 | Mommapbs | 60529 | ||
As New Covenant believers, how do we appropriate God's Word as spoken to Israel? Many Scripture references are specifically directed toward and about Israel. Is it important to make a distinction in God's Word here? Why or Why not? Are promises to Israel, God's chosen people, also for us as His "chosen ones" in Christ? Please support your answers, Thanks! God bless your day! Mommapbs Note to "older Forum members": I tried to use the "search feature" before asking these questions! If these have already been addressed, please just point me in the right direction! |
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2432 | OT Promises for New Testament believers? | Heb 8:9 | Mommapbs | 60540 | ||
Greetings Johnny. Thank you for your reply. I agree we are not under the Law. And I also agree that as Gentiles, we have no "right" to the land that God promised as a possession to Israel. However, I base my reasoning upon Gen 17:19. God specifically DENIES the descendents of Ishmael from His promise of the land. Some may argue that as believers, we are ingrafted branches into Israel and therefore suggest that as "adopted" children we too have a "right" to the promised land. Yet, throughout Scripture we see earthly reminders of a Heavenly reality. OUR inheritance is an eternal one, a promised land that will never fade away . . . However, I am more interested in whether or not we can appropriate the PROMISES of God in the OLD Testament. For example, see the passage in Jer 29:11-14. Can believers draw comfort from these promises to the nation of Israel in exile? Why or why not? Please support your answer. Blessings, Mommapbs |
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2433 | OT Promises for New Testament believers? | Heb 8:9 | Mommapbs | 60550 | ||
Thanks Searcher! I read your references and don't understand how you arrived at the statement,"We cannot claim those which do not belong to us, including 1 Chr 7:14." This is a promise, yes as it was written to Israel, but what about Romans 9:23-26, 30-33? What about this righteousness that comes from faith? Doesn't our training in this righteouness come from ALL Scripture? (2 Tim 3:16) Woe is me if I (as one of His people who are not His people Hosea 2:23) cannot depend upon the promise of God (to Israel)that He will forgive me when I call upon Him in repentance! (2 Chron 7:14) Blessings, Mommapbs |
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2434 | Holy Place - holy place? | Heb 9:2 | Mommapbs | 99114 | ||
Is this the same holy place that Jesus spoke of in Matt 24:15,"Therefore when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand),"? The lack of capitalization causes me to wonder a bit. | ||||||
2435 | Holy Place - holy place? | Heb 9:2 | Mommapbs | 99131 | ||
Greetings Makarios - in this passage, who are the "elect?" It is my understanding that they are Jews, not the Church. Who was Jesus speaking to in v15: "Therefore when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand),"? Who is "you"? The elect? The remnant -Ro 9:27 ? Who is "the reader"? Is this the Church? Blessings, mommapbs |
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2436 | Holy Place - holy place? | Heb 9:2 | Mommapbs | 99159 | ||
Greetings Mel - Thanks for the clarification! As I wrote,"It is my understanding" . . . therefore, I'm open to what you are suggesting. I guess I still don't understand your position on the rapture of the church. Are you saying that NO believers (no one righteous) will be present during the time of God's wrath? What about Mt 24:21-22 Who will be left afterward? Does this take place before Mt 24:31? Help me with the time line you are suggesting here. Thanks. mommapbs |
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2437 | Holy Place - holy place? | Heb 9:2 | Mommapbs | 99172 | ||
Thanks Mel . . . I will ponder these things which you have written. Yes, I do believe in the "rapture" of the Church and my position is "pre wrath" not "pre-trib." You wrote: "God's wrath is limited to the Cup of Anger and Wrath poured out during the Hour of Trial on all the inhabitants of earth and on the wicked gathered to Armageddon." I still am not clear on WHO will be present on the earth during the time of God's wrath. (Who are the inhabitants other than the wicked?) From what you have written, you say that the 144,000 are gathered to heaven, and post-rapture believers will be martyred or killed for their faith and resurrected. (Is this ALL or are will some remain alive?) What happens to any "believers" who remain, are they "gathered" as well? Please show me where you see this. The reason I ask is because of my confusion over Rev 20:8. Who is left on the earth after the wrath of God to be once again deceived? Who returns to reign with Christ? I was always taught that we, the Church would be here, but as I read and study Rev. I am not inclined to agree with this teaching. Correct me if I am wrong. In an earlier post I noted: Since this event (Rev 20:8)follows the thousand year reign of Jesus Christ on the earth, WHO are these "nations?" WHO survived the great wrath of God and the great battle decribed in Rev 19:17-21? WHO has the capacity to choose to rebel against Christ at this point in time? Certainly not the resurrected saints (Rev 20:4-6)! So who is left? Blessings to you and thanks for your time! mommapbs |
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2438 | Heavenly things required cleansing???? | Heb 9:23 | Mommapbs | 114683 | ||
Greetings Huron, as I consider your questions I am reminded of the rebellion that took place in Heaven between God and Lucifer.(Is 14:12-14)(Perhaps this is the reason Heaven needed to be cleansed from/of the evil that Satan conceived - I offer this as a suggestion ONLY!) Remember that the earthly tabernacle was a copy of what was in Heaven See Heb 8:1-6. Satan still has access to Heaven as the "accuser of the brethren" (and yet Christ,our High Priest, is our continual intercessor!)but only for a short time! Rev 12:10;12. Blessings, mommapbs |
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2439 | Another possible view? | Heb 9:23 | Mommapbs | 115375 | ||
Greetings Huron - the believer is already purified 1 Cor 6:11 and the church has not yet been removed from the world. (you're reading this right?!) Why not post the question about the purification again and ask for some commentary on this? As far as copies of heavenly things goes, I did do a study on this but the file is on a different computer. If I don't get back to you in a few days - jog me again! (I'm babysitting for a couple of weeks and right now, the baby is asleep in the room with the PC) Blessings, mommapbs |
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2440 | Another possible view? | Heb 9:23 | Mommapbs | 116217 | ||
Greetings Huron - here is what I promised to send for your consideration! As I study God's Word I begin to see a pattern emerge - things on earth are copies of things in Heaven. In teaching us to pray, Jesus said, "Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven." The Tree of Life was in the Garden (Gen 3:22) - it is also in Heaven (22:2). The earthly tabernacle was a pattern of the Heavenly one (Gen 25:9) The Ark of the Covenant is a copy of the Ark the John saw in Heaven. (Rev 11:19) Mt. Zion, the Holy mountain of God in Heaven (Heb 12:22) has an earthly counterpart on Earth (many references but esp. Joel 2:32 "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.") And just perhaps, the 144,000 redeemed from the earth are IN HEAVEN (Rev 14:1) and their counterparts are the 144,000 sealed Jews of Rev 7 God copies - but don't forget that Satan counterfeits! Blessings, mommapbs |
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