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2561 | What does the word "these" reference? | 2 Pet 1:4 | Mommapbs | 163338 | ||
Hi Mark - I'd agree with you grammatically, but do read what Tim Moran shared about word usage in Greek - yeah, it's Greek to me too! It does change this a bit . . . Blessings, mommapbs |
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2562 | What does the word "these" reference? | 2 Pet 1:4 | Mommapbs | 163428 | ||
Hi Mark: Here is how I "see it" - God has given us everything - everything imo is HIMSELF. For He is ALL we need for life and godliness - His grace is sufficient. When I consider that He promises, I realize that it is my responsibility to trust, to believe that HE HAS already given me everything I need . . .even if I don't see it all right now. That's a good starting point for us when we consider one another as co-heirs with Christ - some of us are still ignorant of what we have been given. My 2 cents. Blessings, mommapbs |
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2563 | who wrote the bible and when was it firs | 2 Pet 1:21 | Mommapbs | 84185 | ||
Greetings: You can read more about the origin of the Bible at these two sites - as well as others by doing a web search. http://198.92.124.175/bfotf/originofbible.html http://www.citw.org.uk/origin.htm As a side note, when God wrote the Law on the tablets of stone for Moses, this was the first time His Word was "written!" mommapbs |
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2564 | Bibiography for the Holy Bible | 2 Pet 1:21 | Mommapbs | 134476 | ||
Greetings BHW - currently the Forum has been addressing the subject of the "inspired text" - meaning the ORIGINAL autographs vs translations that we possess today. Imo, the Bible needs no "bibliography!" All Scripture is inspired by God - 2 Tim 3:16 But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, - 2 Peter 1:20 Blessisngs, mommapbs |
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2565 | what is a johova whitness | 2 Pet 2:1 | Mommapbs | 112907 | ||
Go to this site on the web: www.apologeticsindex.org/j02.html | ||||||
2566 | what is a johova whitness | 2 Pet 2:1 | Mommapbs | 112911 | ||
Welcome to the Forum! | ||||||
2567 | 1 Peter 3:19-20. What does it mean? | 2 Pet 2:4 | Mommapbs | 49879 | ||
Greetings Debbie F. Evan D. Baltz in his message entitled “The Ultimate Victory” states: “Christ made proclamation. This word means, to publish or proclaim openly: something which has been done. It does not connote the message that is proclaimed. Often, the herald of the King would stand up and proclaim to the kingdom the nations victory in battle. The context must determine the message which is declared. What is the main point? Victory in suffering--Christ is the example. Peter is talking about Christ's victory over death. That is the context, therefore that is the message. Christ proclaimed his victory over death--and much more as we shall see. All right, to whom did he make this announcement? The text says, "the spirits now in prison." Okay if that isn't dead people who is it then? When the bible uses the word spirit, and is referring to a human's spirit, it is always qualified as such. Always. Here there is no such qualification. In fact this term is set in opposition to the word "persons" mentioned in verse 20. When the Bible speaks of spirits it is talking about angels. Now there are different kind of angels. There are elect and fallen. Of the fallen there are bound and unbound. Of the bound there are two kinds, permanently bound and temporarily bound. Permanently bound angels are said to exist in prison. Peter's readers must have known who and what he was talking about because he doesn't go into further explanation. Look at 2 Peter 2:4-6 where he mentions similar such ideas as are found here in 3:18-22. "For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them into gloomy dungeons to be held for judgment; 5 if he did not spare the ancient world when he brought the flood on its ungodly people, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others; 6 if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by burning them to ashes, and made them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly;" These are events from Genesis. Events that were common knowledge to his readers.” You can read the entire text at www.ccel.org go to the study bible section and input 1 Peter, then go to chapter 3 for the complete sermon and other study materials. May God bless you as you seek to know Him through His Word! Mommapbs |
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2568 | Why angels are not forgiven? | 2 Pet 2:4 | Mommapbs | 86415 | ||
(See also Jude 1:6)Focusing on God's forgiveness. What prompts God's forgiveness of man and why is this not extended to the angelic order? Please support your answers with Scripture. | ||||||
2569 | Why angels are not forgiven? | 2 Pet 2:4 | Mommapbs | 86469 | ||
Greetings Scribe - I do think about some pretty off beat things at times, but even these take me to the foot of the cross! I am continually amazed that God would rescue us!!! What love the Father has LAVISHED upon us- His children! In thinking this over, I recognize that both angels and man were created to glorify God - yet man was created in God's image - this sets him apart. Also, is there any evidence of a love "relationship" between God and the angelic order? I suspect that these differences somehow are related to our forgiveness and not theirs. As for now, I'll just ponder it for a while. . . God says, HIS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR ME! Dt 29:29. mommapbs |
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2570 | Why angels are not forgiven? | 2 Pet 2:4 | Mommapbs | 86475 | ||
Great observations which I will "mull over!" Thanks Pastor Glenn! | ||||||
2571 | Why angels are not forgiven? | 2 Pet 2:4 | Mommapbs | 86476 | ||
Thanks Dairyleader, I'm still thinking about this! Man's purpose is to reflect the glory of God as He was made in God's image, unlike the angels, as Pastor Glenn pointed out, they were spirit beings without a physical nature such as ours . . . when the Bible is silent about an issue, I suspect that God has a purpose for keeping this information from us, but we can be sure that is is for our benefit! (Rom 8:28) As I contemplate the rejection of God by these angelic beings, I am astonished for they were in the very presence of the LORD! And yet we too are without excuse!How I praise God for His love, mercy and grace - extended to me, a sinner! Forgiveness is a beautiful experience is it not?! mommapbs |
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2572 | Why angels are not forgiven? | 2 Pet 2:4 | Mommapbs | 86492 | ||
Greetings Emmaus! Thanks for these great notes. What you posted: Now the angel's apprehension differs from man's in this respect, that the angel by his intellect apprehends immovably, as we apprehend immovably first principles which are the object of the habit of "intelligence"; whereas man by his reason apprehends movably, passing from one consideration to another; and having the way open by which he may proceed to either of two opposites. Consequently man's will adheres to a thing movably, and with the power of forsaking it and of clinging to the opposite; whereas the angel's will adheres fixedly and immovably. Therefore, if his will be considered before its adhesion, it can freely adhere either to this or to its opposite (namely, in such things as he does not will naturally); but after he has once adhered, he clings immovably. So it is customary to say that man's free-will is flexible to the opposite both before and after choice; but the angel's free-will is flexible either opposite before the choice, but not after. I am reminded about James 2:19 - even the demons believe and tremble (!)I suspect that what you have shared is borne out in this verse. mommapbs |
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2573 | Jehonadab. Who is your master? | 2 Pet 2:21 | Mommapbs | 102395 | ||
Greetings George! Jehonadab has not responded to this question, yet his last post was 10/29. I suspect that either he is unsure of who his master is or he doesn't want to declare it on this Forum. Let's pray that he sees the Light while it is still today. mommapbs |
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2574 | Grow in grace? | 2 Pet 3:18 | Mommapbs | 73489 | ||
Is there a difference between growing in THE grace and growing in grace? | ||||||
2575 | Grow in grace? | 2 Pet 3:18 | Mommapbs | 73546 | ||
EdB, again thank you for your response! Does one become better and better or are we the BEST in Christ at the moment of conversion? If we are to grow in grace, does this mean that we get more of it as we are strive to be more like Him. This has the ring of "performance Christianity" to me. So I submit that we grow in THE grace. Everything is ours when we accept Christ by faith - yet we enjoy the benefits of our possession in ever increasing measure as we allow the Holy Spirit to do His work of transformation in our lives. Does this make sense? mommapbs PS: Just another thought . . . According to the NASB, Jesus dis not grow in grace! "The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and THE GRACE of God was upon Him." Luke 2:40 Where do we get THE Grace - from the One to Whom it was given, Jesus! |
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2576 | Grow in grace? | 2 Pet 3:18 | Mommapbs | 73594 | ||
Greetings Hank! Thanks for the reply. What happens when obedience becomes a means to an end? In other words, when the trust component is overlooked in our walk, we find ourselves marching along under our own power. I see this as an area to be concerned about in our churches. All too often I hear messages that focus on measuring the maturity of the believer based upon performance rather than on "growing in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ." When we are encouraged to passionately pursue a love relationship with the Lord, it will be reflected in what we do. The current catch phrase, "What would Jesus do?" would be consistent with "trust and obey" if it asked, "What DID Jesus do?" When we focus on the finished work of Christ, the mercy and grace that He gives to us, we are prompted to respond likewise in our relationships with others. I don't have to DO anything but respond to this Truth. But when a minister preaches that unless a believer is engaged in service at the church, gives or lives according to church standards, etc, then that individual is not fully surrendered to the Lord's ownership of their life - this strikes a sour note in my spirit. Can one ever attain personal holiness by their own efforts? This is what is being suggested when preachers tie performance to grace. If we would allow Christ to reign without these man made constraints, I suspect that the body would function as God designed it. To me, the message of "grace and" (aka performance Christianity) is what Paul called "another gospel." Well, these are just some thoughts I've been wrestling with lately as I realize how I too have fallen into this trap especially with my children ("So, did you go to church today?" might as well be heard as "If you didn't go to church you don't love God; you are no better than a heathen."!) mommapbs |
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2577 | Grow in grace? | 2 Pet 3:18 | Mommapbs | 73597 | ||
AMEN. "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." Phil 1:6 | ||||||
2578 | Isolda: What Book Report? | 1 John | Mommapbs | 93209 | ||
I think Isolda is asking for a "commentary" on 1 John - the best I can do is to quote the Author: "These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life." 1 John 5:13 mommapbs |
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2579 | Where did the the light com from? | 1 John 1:5 | Mommapbs | 113316 | ||
Greetings quickfast77! God IS Light! For God, who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. 2 Cor 4:6 "I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness." John 12:46 And there will no longer be any night; and they will not have need of the light of a lamp nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign forever and ever. Rev 22:5 I hope these verses help. mommapbs |
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2580 | Walk in the Light | 1 John 1:6 | Mommapbs | 165316 | ||
Greetings Nolan - I'm wondering if walking in the darkness is more than living contrary to the moral character of God? For example, if we believe something about ourself that God says is not so, (for example, unless I live according to the rules of God, I will not be acceptable to Him) then we live or respond according to this false belief. Isn't this walking in the darkness too? Blessings, mommapbs |
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