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541 | Why did the Savior Dread the Cup? | Matt 26:38 | Rowdy | 133170 | ||
Acknowledging all of your post as being good. When I think about this question, I like to emphasize that this was (as far as we know) Jesus' very first time to be separated from His Father. So it's quite possible (just maybe) He didn't know what to expect upon taking on ALL the sins of the whole world and meeting Satan on his turf. We see in the Bible that Jesus was incredibly close to His Father and talked to Him often and with great intimacy. So I'm thinking he was far more desirous of getting out of this dying business because of this separation from God than his concern about the pain and torture of the cross. I can't think of a scripture to support this conclusion so I'll just label this as my opinion. God bless. Rowdy |
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542 | Why did the Savior Dread the Cup? | Matt 26:38 | Rowdy | 133212 | ||
Howdy, Doc: I just gotta ask to whom was Mr Spurgeon referring in this sermon. Who was executed? At first, I thought he was referring to Apostle Paul with the allusions to fire as a symbol, but apparently that's not the case. Please advise and thanks for the history lesson. I do enjoy reading your posts. God bless. Rowdy |
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543 | Where was Jesus crucified? | Matt 27:33 | Rowdy | 113597 | ||
According to our history books and other historical records, the Roman Empire conquered Israel several years before this timeframe. This is alluded to in the Apophrical books between the Testaments of the Bible. I don't know much about these books but I understand they hold some interesting items of information. Pilate was the Roman official in charge of the whole area whereas Herod was in charge of Galilee only. This area was a continuous source of headaches to the Roman Government in Rome because of their alligence to God and the total lack of respect from the Israelites. No one really looked forward to ruling Israel but Pilate was directed to handle it and do so peacefully. |
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544 | Thief on Cross discrepancy Mt vs Lk | Matt 27:44 | Rowdy | 107920 | ||
I've studied this contrast also and have been taught as follows: Matthew referred to an earlier episode during which both thieves did as Matthew describes but Luke is talking about a little later, possibly hours later. Apparently, this thief has had time to think about what he said earlier. Who knows: he may have even listened to one of Jesus' sermons or parables and may have even been baptized with John's baptism. Anyway, he repents and now ask Jesus' forgiveness. Since there's very little said about this in the Bible, this is about the only way I can reconcile these two accounts. Let me know what you think, especially after checking out Bullinger's Companion Bible. |
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545 | What happened to the saints ? | Matt 27:52 | Rowdy | 115355 | ||
Apparently they went with the Lord and the one thief to Paradise, the waiting place for those following God's guidance in their lives while here on earth. Where do you think they went? I pray that God blesses your Bible study and your answer. |
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546 | What happened to the saints ? | Matt 27:52 | Rowdy | 115479 | ||
I guess that could be possible but what scripture are you using to support that conclusion. God bless. | ||||||
547 | explain Mark 15:34 | Mark | Rowdy | 114496 | ||
Like most of the posts are reflecting, Jesus took on all the sins of the whole world, all those from the past, present and future. It was probably the first and only time of His existance that he was without His Father. No wonder He prayed so earnestly in the garden "that this cup pass from me." It was NOT something He was looking forward to. I also think maybe it's difficult for a human being to comprehend exactly what Jesus was feeling at this moment because it's quite certain no human being could have ever endured what He endured at that moment. We have no way to understand the true depth of His angony, of His being away from His Father. So this passage might be reflecting that difficulty in this attempt to communicate Jesus' feelings but the language of human beings is totally inadequate for this full meaning. We truly do have much for which we should be thankful, far more than we could ever realize, at least on this side of Heaven. Good question and God bless. |
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548 | why is mark's writings different | Mark | Rowdy | 123113 | ||
Could you be a little more specific with reference to these differences as you see them? Most people point out John as being the "different" Gospel account as there are so many similarities among the other three. As a matter of fact, that's the main reason for the "Harmony of the Gospels" in the back of most Bibles. Awaiting your response with a little more information. God bless. --Rowdy |
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549 | What day is the Sabbath day? | Mark | Rowdy | 123124 | ||
There are many and varied opinions about this subject, each with their own set of scriptures in support so you can study them yourself by insert that key word, Sabbath Day in the Quick Search to the right of your screen. One of my posts on the subject is numbered 122757. Hope this helps and God bless. --Rowdy |
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550 | Man or man? | Mark | Rowdy | 141514 | ||
Good points, EdB. Very well said. | ||||||
551 | A question about the Sabbath Day | Mark 2:27 | Rowdy | 118971 | ||
I have to agree with EdB on his post but I would also add that the first four of the Ten Commandments were issued to honor God. Whereas the latter six were issued to help mankind make a better life for himself. God knows that when we follow his guidelines and commands, things just go better for us as humans. It's always been that way because God created us and He knows how we can live our lives to be complete and self-fulfilled. Hope this helps and God bless. --Rowdy | ||||||
552 | I found this to answer my question too. | Mark 3:12 | Rowdy | 122426 | ||
Welcome to the Forum but could you elaborate on your post. I don't see a connection between your statement and the scripture as cited. Maybe you could also elaborate on your profile by clicking on the Update User Info on the lower left corner of your screen. God bless. --Rowdy |
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553 | Question on one word in Mark 3:29 | Mark 3:29 | Rowdy | 110441 | ||
I was hesitating on responding to this question as I would love to see someone else's response first but I'll take a chance with the following. First of all, let me say, this is another somewhat controversial subject and is open for debate but I like to think Paul's letter, 1 Timothy, Chapter 4 is most helpful: 1The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. 4For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer. I'd like to emphasize verse 2 wherein the "conscience is seared with hot iron." I've always been taught that ANY sin can be forgiven IF the sinner is truly repentant and resolves to do his best not to participate in that sinful activity. But here we see a person has literally rendered his conscience useless because he/she has seared it with a hot iron. This seems to be saying that if a person completely gives his soul to devil for so long or so thoroughly, that he CANNOT repent and forgive himself even he could get forgiveness from God. The picture of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is completed by realizing that it's this conscience, as part of our soul that is ruined, which was installed in us as the very image of God. So when we blaspheme against the Holy Spirit and truly intend for it to be for all time, no slight bit of regret, that person has literally sold his soul to the devil and there's absolutely nothing that could be done for him. BUT if he is able to repent of this sin, I believe he can be forgiven. I would say that he did not actually burn away his whole conscience and thus did not really mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit. Now mind you, this whole perspective is from within the person doing the blaspheming. It's an individual's choice to come to God and repent and we, you and I can't possibly know what's in that person's heart. So the only thing we can do is love all souls and hate the sin. We should, of course, take this teaching to be a warning and take heed. We must study God's Word and stay in constant prayer with Him at least on a daily basis. That's my two cents' worth. I'd be interested in seeing other interpretations on this rather tough and deep subject. God bless this Forum and all who participate. |
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554 | Question on one word in Mark 3:29 | Mark 3:29 | Rowdy | 110442 | ||
Ed, you're right on target. | ||||||
555 | Question on one word in Mark 3:29 | Mark 3:29 | Rowdy | 110452 | ||
I would say your person who lies continually does eventually succeed in deceiving himself so well that he actually believes his own lies and truly sounds sincere. It's difficult to get such a person out of that "whirlpool" of self-deception. The devil, I think, makes it very attractive; he may even seem like he's serving God and when confronted with the truth from God's Word, his "seared conscience" takes over and makes it almost impossible to see the truth for what it is. God help us all to avoid this terrible, horrible set of circumstances to engulf any of us. God bless. | ||||||
556 | what does J.C means | Mark 3:30 | Rowdy | 119282 | ||
It means Jesus Christ, I'm sad to say. God bless you for such a wonderful state of ignorance of the way of the world. --Rowdy | ||||||
557 | what does J.C means | Mark 3:30 | Rowdy | 119283 | ||
nae-nae 04, you really need to update your profile by going to "Update User Info" on the left side of your screen. We'd love to know more about you. God bless. --Rowdy | ||||||
558 | what does J.C means | Mark 3:30 | Rowdy | 119307 | ||
I'm sorry, nae-nae-04, you misunderstood. Yes, as Hank stated, my statement was meant to be a very sincere compliment. Maybe when you've accumulated a few more years in your life, you'll realize the wonderful value of this kind of naivety. Believe it or not, I used to be that naive. I didn't even start dating until I was 17. I was never really tempted to do drugs or to drink alcohol. My weakness lies in other areas. If however, you really consider my original statement to be insulting, I'll withdraw it. God bless. --Rowdy |
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559 | Love/Feed/Tend His Sheep | Mark 6:34 | Rowdy | 131429 | ||
I'm hoping you can confirm something for me. I've been taught that in this scene with Jesus and Peter that there were at least two different Greek words, i.e. philio and agape for the word love as used in the scripture above, John 21. Please tell me if you can, which of the Greek words were used and which question, "Do you love me?" Thanks and God bless. Rowdy Note to Tim Moran: Feel free to respond with your answer to this question if you would. Thanks. |
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560 | Love/Feed/Tend His Sheep | Mark 6:34 | Rowdy | 131453 | ||
I've heard the same is true about the Greek words in these three different questions and Peter's three different responses. To me, it seems pretty clear when one uses the Greek dictionary to clarify these two words. Correct me if I'm wrong. But as I understand it, agapao means "to give love without conditions, i.e. as God does" whereas phileo means "simple family love," i.e. between brothers or sisters. Again IMO, it seems that Jesus realized that Peter and His other disciples were NOT at that particular moment in time, quite ready to love their fellow man like God does. But Christ was willing to accept Peter's resolution to love his fellow man as a brother or a sister. Later on, with the assistance of the Holy Spirit in spiritually maturing Peter, we finally see that Peter does grow to love his fellow man with God's type of love without conditions. He even goes to the cross (according to tradition) believing in the Words of his Lord and Master. What a contrast: this willingness to die compared with his cowardly fear (like the rest of us) in the garden. We also see this kind of love in Peter's letters as we do throughout the NT. So once again, God realizes it's a refining process. First, He gets us off the addiction for sin and turned on to the prospect of spending eternity with Him in Heaven and spending time with our fellow christians here on earth. Then He assists us with the help of the Holy Spirit in graduating us from the kind of love offered by the world, i.e. eros to phileo and eventually gets us to at least appreciate His type of love, given freely to our fellow man without conditions. Hopefully, we as His children actually learn to prefer this kind of love as Christ showed on the cross. Then at that time, we can truly feel forgiveness for our sins because we've learn to completely forgive our fellow man as discussed in Jesus' parable of the debtors. Again, correct me if I'm mistaken on any of this but I'd be interested in your full opinion anyway. I really appreciate your quick response. I hope the storm didn't mess up too much of your life. God bless. Rowdy |
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