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861 | rest v. work | Philippians | Rowdy | 112330 | ||
I think just about all of us think seriously about retiring from christianity at some point in our lives; I know I have. I can only say, sooner or later, the Lord says "enough is enough" and He'll humble such a person. I know He did with me. It sounds like you're talking about a person a little older than youself, perhaps in my generation. I can't think of the exact scripture but I think you'll recognize the principle. We all should watch ourselves carefully in this regard, take heed of God's Word lest we fall and are humbled far more than we would like. In other words, the more proud we become of accomplishments or anything else, the harder we fall. I think CDJB also made some very good comments on this subject. Basically, if Paul didn't earn a retirement from his Lord BEFORE death, you and I (No one) certainly can't hope to expect such a luxury. I hope this helps and God bless. |
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862 | Revelation 20 and 21 | Phil 4:3 | Rowdy | 111803 | ||
Yes, there are numerous references in Revelation about this Book of Life but so also in: Psalm 69:28 May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous. Philippians 4:3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. I see no reason to think these are all different books as they all seem to apply to God's way of just communicating to us the fact that he knows who really is in His family or not. He knows each of us and our deepest thoughts, yes even the ones we hide from our very best friend here on earth. I don't think we're going to know for certain these kind of details until after our death or possibly until the end of time. God bless. |
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863 | What are dispensations? | Col 2:14 | Rowdy | 113887 | ||
I don't think the actual word dispensation is in the more traditional versions of the Bible. It might be in the Amplified, didn't check there. However, Webster's defines it as follows: 1) a general state or ordering of thing, i.e. a system of revealed commands and promises regulating human affairs and 2) a particular arrangement or provision especially of providence or nature. There are other definitions but they're not germane to this discussion. The word may not be in the Bible but the concept clearly is. There are several scriptures depicting this but one of the best is from Paul as follows: Colossians 2 13When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, 14having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross. 15And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. So you see, Jesus fulfilled the OT and the NT is executed in this dispensation, this era of time with a whole new set of rules and regulations. The most important difference is this Testament is a Law of Liberty in Christ Jesus. We're free from our sins IF we choose to be. Good question and God bless. |
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864 | What are dispensations? | Col 2:14 | Rowdy | 113963 | ||
I'm afraid I have to pony up to that reference. There I was trying to distinguish between the two most basic dispensations by citing the cross in the middle. At least for us on this side of the cross, the OT has no authority. HOWEVER, I have great respect for the OT and consider It an incredibly valuable tool in understanding the NT. To me Paul's letter to the Colossians made this very clear. Also the following scriptures are quite helpful: Rom 8:2-4, Eph 2:11-18 and Heb 10. God bless. |
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865 | "He erased the certificate of debt" | Col 2:14 | Rowdy | 121996 | ||
In response, I can only quote Col 2:13 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, 14having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross. 15And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle. It seems to me God's Word is very clear. Whenever possible, it seems prudent to take His Word for its straight forward message at face value. I'm afraid I will stand by His Word as being just that, as will most of the christians with whom I worship and know. However, I still pray for you to keep studying and keep an open mind to His guidance and His will. God bless. --Rowdy |
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866 | what passages speak on criticism | Col 3:17 | Rowdy | 118380 | ||
Can't think of any verses on that specific word but I think these will do. Col 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. 1 Cor 13 comes to mind at least in my world since I don't practice enough of it. How about you? I'm thinking our job as christian critics ought to be part time and a very small portion of our time at that. God has the full time job of keeping all of us humble and he does a pretty fine job if you ask me. God bless. --Rowdy |
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867 | What all is meant by "in the name of "? | Col 3:17 | Rowdy | 118384 | ||
Searcher is quite right with his definition. But we all should understand it meant a lot more to the folks in the 1st century. Those folks were pretty much convinced that Jesus was coming back within their lifetime and was therefore watching their every move just like He does us now. The big difference with them is they took it much more seriously than most of us modern Americans. We've grown callous and over confident of our success as humans on this planet; we call it humanism. Again, back in the first century, practically nothing, especially if it was new was done unless you have specific authority or approval from an elder person in the Lord or in the church. Thus it was almost 600 years before there was any real introduction of musical instruments in the Lord's church. This is confirmed by the fact that the Catholic church came up with a special term describing the music in their worship settings. You've probably have heard of it: accapella. It means "in the style of the church." The Catholics needed to make this distinction because of the growing popularity of musical shows, plays, etc. accompanied with an orchestra. The muscians/writers used this terminology to distinquish between these 2 basic types of music: with and without mechanical instruments. However, my main point is the fact that for a long time the phrase "in the name of the Lord" was sacred to most christians. God bless. --Rowdy |
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868 | If it's ONLY foreplay is it still wrong? | 1 Thess 4:3 | Rowdy | 112054 | ||
I think the Lord's teaching is very clear from Matt 5:27-29 as follows: You have heard that is was said, "Do not commit adultery." But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already comitted adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose your part of the body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. So you see, God expects us to have graduated from the era of the Old Testament and realize that we can sin in the mind and it's just as damaging to our soul in God's judgment. I'm afraid God will not pleased with your actively engaging in such sinful activity as you describe. Also, it should be mentioned that this activity would also be a serious matter of sin for the young lady with whom you're thinking about in this manner. She too could help by thinking these kind of thoughts and thus would be sinning along with you. I hope you will continue studying and praying on this matter. God bless in this effort. |
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869 | Ressurection today?? | 1 Thess 4:16 | Rowdy | 112257 | ||
Paul was very clear on this subject. He put tremendous emphasis on this point in his letter to the Corinthians: 1 Cor 15:12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 15More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. 16For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. 17And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. 19If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. 20But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. 24Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. 25For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27For he "has put everything under his feet." Now when it says that "everything" has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. 28When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all. 29Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? 30And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? 31I die every day--I mean that, brothers--just as surely as I glory over you in Christ Jesus our Lord. 32If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for merely human reasons, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, "Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die." 33Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character." 34Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God--I say this to your shame. If resurrection of the dead is not possible then we are all in a pitiful condition and without hope. I don't know about you but as "for me and my house," I'm counting on it. God bless. |
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870 | Is the rapture biblically supported? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Rowdy | 132142 | ||
Pardon me for interjecting but permit me to submit a question. I acknowlege readily enough the verses above are certainly referring to the hereafter. But why and how do you conclude that this and all other related verses from the Bible are NOT referring to the first few seconds/minutes of the beginning of Judgment Day? Please explain. God bless. Rowdy |
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871 | Is the rapture biblically supported? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Rowdy | 132567 | ||
As I alluded to in my previous post, on this very important subject, I'm certain that God would be very clear about something so incredibly vital and important to the whole world. In my mind, all the actual scriptures from God's Word you've cited are referring to the end of the world and Judgment Day immediately following thereafter. Again, I emphasize I see nothing from God's Word which paints a clear picture of anything or any phase of events between this world and the ultimate Judgment Day as clearly depicted by Jesus with the parting of sheep and goats, the straight and narrow way versus the broad way to Hell. Please enlighten me with actual scriptures from the Bible depicting this rapture or the 1000 year reign of God with beings from this earth over other beings from this earth. God bless. Rowdy |
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872 | What is the apostacy? | 2 Thess 2:3 | Rowdy | 121490 | ||
Recently, I've been studying about the apostacy from a Biblical perspective and an historical one. I'd be interested in what exactly is the common view among most Bible students on this subject. What is the apostacy? Please based your discussions on what the Bible says about it. At the very least, I assume most of you will include 1 Tim 4:1. God bless you all. --Rowdy |
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873 | What is the apostacy? | 2 Thess 2:3 | Rowdy | 122834 | ||
My answer Part 1 of 2 from http://www.kosovo.com/history.html The Councils as the Manifestation of the Church Unity It was only natural that the bishops, who, as Cyprian emphasized, share in the one episcopate, should meet together in a council to discuss their common problems. Orthodoxy has always attached great importance to the place of councils in the life of the Church. It believes that the council is the chief organ whereby God has chosen to guide His people, and it regards the Catholic Church as essentially a conciliar Church. (Indeed, in Russian the same adjective soborry has the double sense of 'catholic' and 'conciliar', while the corresponding noun, sobor, means both 'church' and 'council'.) In the Church there is neither dictatorship nor individualism, but harmony and unanimity; its members remain free but not isolated, for they are united in love, in faith, and in sacramental communion. In a council, this idea of harmony and free unanimity can be seen worked out in practice. In a true council no single member arbitrarily imposes his wil1 upon the rest, but each consults with the others, and in this way they all freely achieve a 'common mind'. A council is a living embodiment of the essential nature of the Church. The first council in the Church's history is described in Acts xv. Attended by the Apostles, it met at Jerusalem to decide how far Gentile converts should be subject to the Law of Moses. The Apostles, when they finally reached their decision, spoke in terms which in other circumstances might appear presumptuous: 'It seemed right to the Holy Spirit and to us ...' (Acts xv, 28 Later councils have ventured to speak with the same confidence An isolated individual may well hesitate to say, 'It seemed right to the Holy Spirit and to me'; but when gathered in council, the members of the Church can together claim an authority which individually none of them possesses. The Council of Jerusalem, assembling as it did the leaders of the entire Church, was an exceptional gathering, for which there is no parallel until the Council of Nicaea in 325. But by Cyprian's time it had already become usual to hold local councils, attended by all the bishops in a particular civil province of the Roman Empire. A local council of this type normally met in the provincial capital, under the presidency of the bishop of the capital, who was given the title Metropolitan. As the third century proceeded, councils widened in scope and began to include bishops not from one but from several civil provinces. These larger gatherings tended to assemble in the chief cities of the Empire, such as Alexandria or Antioch; and so it came about that the bishops of certain great cities began to acquire an importance above the provincial Metropolitans. But for the time being nothing was decided about the precise status of these great sees. Nor during the third century itself did this continual expansion of councils reach its logical conclusion: as yet (apart from the Apostolic Council) there had only been local councils, of lesser or greater extent, but no 'general' council, formed of bishops from the whole Christian world, and claiming to speak in the name of the whole Church. Abridged, from Callistos Ware The Orthodox Church, p. 12- p. 16 Part 2 coming right up. --Rowdy |
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874 | What is the apostacy? | 2 Thess 2:3 | Rowdy | 122836 | ||
Part 2 of 2 In my opinion and those of several million other Bible believing christians around the world, Paul was very concerned about this future event he referred to as the apostacy. He alluded to it briefly in Acts 20:30 as well as the scripture cited above to Timothy. He knew of the future and tried his best to prepare his "children" of the faith for it but it didn't do much good. Mankind doesn't have a very good track record for handling such controversies. That's why the Lord's pattern is so important to follow, that is each congregation having their own elders and deacons who share in the providing of leadership to the Lord's body throughout each generation since the beginning. Now, don't get me wrong or misunderstand. The original motivation, I'm convinced was as pure as driven snow. These men described in Part 1 had the best motives as they wanted to ensure uniformity and consistency throughout the whole church on a regional and even a world-wide scale. But they didn't know mankind's nature quite as well as our God and Father, the Creator who knows us better than we know ourselves. You see, with the Lord's pattern set up in the NT, an occasional instance of abuse of misunderstanding would be held to a minimum and thus not spread to other congregations or world wide. God knows when men are appointed over another group of men, there's always the opportunity for abuse and inevitably, some person will take that power too far and even set up rigid controls so as to keep that power contained and protected. So we as a planet have gone through the Reformation and the Restoration and learned many things about ourselves and man's basic nature. It didn't take a pyschology professor or a pyschiatrist to figure this out. It's just common sense; of course, being a parent, a Bible History student and going through a lifetime of experiences and world wide travel do help a great deal. Also please don't misunderstand my position about the Catholic organization or the Pope himself. I'd be the last person in the world to say anything bad about the Pope as he seems like a truly good human being but once again we ALL, including the Pope should be following God's Word with the knowledge that it's best for future generations. Yes, it's always possible that some person in the future could take the Pope's power and start some new phase of abuse and once again lead a bunch of people through more misunderstanding and abuse as in past centuries. Yeah, I know, you say it couldn't happen in this modern age and I'm thinking the folks before and during Martin Luther's lifetime thought the same way. It's ALWAYS best to follow God's Word. Once again, we see tremendous value in seeking and following God's pattern we see in His NT. Just as He provided in the OT, you can't go wrong by following his commands AND the examples He provides. I'd be interested in what you all think about this topic. God bless. --Rowdy |
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875 | Isn't delusion dangerous? | 2 Thess 2:11 | Rowdy | 122769 | ||
Only in an effort to give this thread some balance, there are millions of christians throughout the world with yet another opinion based on James, especially Chap 2. I've discussed this at length on Post No 119801. (Insert that number in the QuickSearch at the right of your screen.) But it does bear reminding everyone that we'll ALL be judged by ALL of God's Word in NT on Judgment Day. Hope this helps and God bless. --Rowdy |
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876 | Isn't delusion dangerous? | 2 Thess 2:11 | Rowdy | 122797 | ||
When I read your post, I can only quote John 1 John 2:4 He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. 6He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. And of course almost everyone knows about false teachers as prophesied by Peter in 2 Pet 2:1 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. 2And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed. 3By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words; for a long time their judgment has not been idle, and their destruction does not slumber. So the only conclusion I can draw from all this is to abide by the words from Apostle Paul Phil 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. 14Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain. To me, this means we MUST study constantly God's Word as the Bereans did to make certain the words we hear from our fellow man does have that "ring of truth" as "oracles from God" (1 Pet 4:11). I hope this helps and God bless. --Rowdy |
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877 | is it wrong to wear fine clothing | 1 Tim 2:9 | Rowdy | 119086 | ||
I have to agree with the overall sentiment of your post. Modesty is a serious issue to which all of us, men and women should pay more attention. God most certainly does expect us to think about our appearance just as if we were able to see His Person when He joins us in our worship together. BUT also I think He's willing to be somewhat forgiving when the weather or conditions encourage many people to wear shorts; they can wear them modestly. It's wonderful that your congregation is receptive and willing to support the membership of people like this with that kind of background. I'm hoping that they've also realized the type of work they're doing is also not pleasing to their Lord. Hopefully, they can get into a training program or go to school to learn a trade or some other profession. God bless you and yours. --Rowdy |
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878 | where in the bible is woman/ makeup foun | 1 Tim 2:9 | Rowdy | 119088 | ||
With this topic, I would suggest "treading lightly." I must admit, I do think many American women wear too much make up. But I must give my wife praise in this area. I have never seen her wear too much make up to any function, in or out of a church setting. I've also told this to her many times. I do think that our Lord expects christian ladies to remember that they are making an appearance for Him and their beauty to Him really comes from within. Now it should also be said that men must also dress and conduct themselves with a reasonable amount of modesty. Our Lord is not one to favor one sex over the other in this area. The area where we need to and should be showing off to God is our works AND how well we conceal those works from our fellow man. God bless. --Rowdy |
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879 | is it wrong to wear fine clothing | 1 Tim 2:9 | Rowdy | 119105 | ||
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880 | Brades,Pearls,gold | 1 Tim 2:9 | Rowdy | 119154 | ||
I would urge a note of caution here. Since God saw fit to have the whole Bible preserved for us, as His children, we ought to consider His Word as absolutely sacred. After all, we are both agreed that whichever person wrote this guidance or to whom it was written, the whole Bible was authored for our benefit, so we really should prayerfully consider its tremendous value. Even those few places as in 1 Cor 7, where Paul specifically says it's his recommendations not "commands of the Lord." Paul's clear intentions were for the benefit of the recipients of his words and he did have the inspiration of the Holy Spirit which dominated his whole life, after his conversion. Basically, it all boils down to our attitude as with so many things in our lives. What exactly are we trying to say when we actually choose to wear a certain outfit and/or adorn ourselves with a certain level of makeup, etc? It's always wise to think about the ultimate consequences of our choices when we "doll" ourselves up for an event. Is our inner beauty showing through or is it obvious that we think more of the outside than what's going in our hearts? We need to cultivate an attitude of submission to God's lifestyle and priorities. By the way, this recommendation would be applicable to all, men and women. God bless. --Rowdy |
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