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21 | Ecclesiastes, Matthew, NOW WHAT? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 195805 | ||
Another suggestion is: Read the gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. In them you will see the story of Christ Jesus. Then answer the question "do I believe that this Jesus is who He says He is". | ||||||
22 | Ecclesiastes, Matthew, NOW WHAT? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 195816 | ||
Brother John - thank you and Cheri for your kind words. How wonderful is God our Father and His Son Christ Jesus our Lord. We serve a living God and a living person in our Lord Christ Jesus. His bible is His love letter to us. When someone sends me a letter I read the whole letter. If I only read one line out of the letter, I would not know what the sender was trying to tell me. Most times I would read it over and over and over and the more I poured over it the more I understood the one who wrote it to me. What a privilege that the God of the universe has sent us several letters in the bible. I want to read them myself. My good friends might tell me what the letter says, but I have to see it firsthand for myself. As we pour over these letters it is such a privilege to find people such as you and Cheri who even want to read His letters and for that I am grateful. As another believer has said "Just give me Christ Jesus". May you grow in the grace and knowledge of God the Father and our Saviour His Son Christ Jesus. Col 1:9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, Col 1:10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; Col 1:11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously Col 1:12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light. Col 1:13 For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, Col 1:14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. |
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23 | Ecclesiastes, Matthew, NOW WHAT? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 195824 | ||
Thank you Sister Azure. Your words of encouragement are dearly appreciated. 1 Tim 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 1 Tim 2:2 for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 1 Tim 2:3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 1 Tim 2:4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Tim 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 1 Tim 2:6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time. |
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24 | What is the reason God is speaking of ? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196181 | ||
The verse that you are looking for is do not be unequally yoked with an unbeliever. This is before you get married. Since you are already married it does not apply to you. You will have to do a thorough study on marriage and divorce as well as on your own motives to determine if your intentions are biblical. Begin with prayer and a personal study of God's word. Perhaps you may need to repent of trying to put away your wife. 1 John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; 1 John 1:7 but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. |
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25 | Biblical Prophecy Question | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196467 | ||
The reason people don't recognize prophetic events is because of their lack of knowledge of the scriptures. One of the best examples of prophecy and its fulfullment is the book of Daniel. It gives the prophecy then the fulfillment. History backs this up. So if these things were literally fulfilled we expect that prophecy for the future will be literally fulfilled. | ||||||
26 | introductory HebGreek for Bible study | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196585 | ||
Logos.org has software at their site you might be interested in. | ||||||
27 | NASB Study Bible Help | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196586 | ||
You can go to bookstores and watch for sales in your area and find bibles at a reduced rate. Sometimes someone will order a bible with their name on it and then decide not to purchase it. This is an excellent time to shop for bargins. The only way to make a choice is to go yourself and examine them. I would suggest the New Inductive Study Bible: NASB because it shows you how to study the bible for yourself before going to commentaries. Of course all the others are helpful after you have done your initial study. May God bless you. | ||||||
28 | introductory HebGreek for Bible study | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196592 | ||
Yes I agree. I have it too. May God bless you. | ||||||
29 | Unbelievers taught during millennium? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196634 | ||
These people will be resurrected at the white throne judgement not during the millennium. |
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30 | Book of life are the lost to be found | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196675 | ||
Just as God sent His Son in the fullness of time, He has appointed a time for His return. I am sorry I do not understand your questions or what point you are trying to make. As I understand it once a person dies, after that the judgment. Your initial question was an assumption that they will be given another chance during the 1,000 year reign. My answer was that they will be raised for the white throne judgement. They will not be given another chance. If you see that somewhere in scripture I would be interested to see it. | ||||||
31 | CAN WOMEN WEAR PANTS TO CHURCH | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196785 | ||
If you are in a church that has made it a policy not to wear pants to church, you will probably be uncomfortable if you do. It is offensive to some people. We can wear pants as there is no commandment that says you can't. We are not to dress like men but wear feminine clothes, pants, etc. Also not to wear them too tight or suggestive but modest apparel. Again if you have a church covenant that says don't wear them and you want to wear them, you might need to search for a different church. We are not to dress like men or act like men so the motivation for your wanting to wear the pants is something between you and God and you will need to pray about this as well as search the scriptures for your answer. | ||||||
32 | Who is the one holding back? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196786 | ||
It is the Holy Spirit in the believers. When the believers all leave the earth there will not be as much godly influence. | ||||||
33 | Who is the one holding back? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196792 | ||
1 Thess 4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. 1 Thess 4:15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 1 Thess 4:16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 1 Thess 4:17 Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. 1 Thess 4:18 Therefore comfort one another with these words. Believers are taken off of the earth. Unbelievers are left on the earth. |
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34 | Who is the one holding back? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196793 | ||
Yes you are right. Godly people often disagree. Hope you have recovered from your recent illness and all is well. May God bless you. | ||||||
35 | Who is the one holding back? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196806 | ||
I am afraid it does, sorry, I don't agree with you. We already have established that. This is my view, not dogmatic, just a view: 2 Thess 2:1 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, (Please note the passage I quoted is speaking of our Lord's return and the believers being taken off of the earth, just as it is speaking in this passage, i.e., our gathering together to Him) 2 Thess 2:2 that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. (some were teaching that the great suffering they were experiencing was because the day of the Lord had already come and they had many questions and worries about it. The day of the Lord is a series of events.) 2 Thess 2:3 Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, 2 Thess 2:4 who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God. 2 Thess 2:5 Do you not remember that while I was still with you, I was telling you these things? 2 Thess 2:6 And you know what restrains him now, so that in his time he will be revealed. (this takes place after the believers have been taken off the earth. We know that the work of the Holy Spirit is to live in believers and convict them of sin and enable them to live a life overcoming sin and live to righteousness, in other words, loving Christ Jesus and obeying Him) 2 Thess 2:7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only he who now restrains will do so until he is taken out of the way. (Anywhere you have godly people they influence the lives of others in their families, their co-workers, everywhere they go because an unbeliever sees their lives and how they follow Christ Jesus obeying Him, loving Him. This is a restraining influence because even those who do not follow Christ are affected by these believers) 2 Thess 2:8 Then that lawless one will be revealed whom the Lord will slay with the breath of His mouth and bring to an end by the appearance of His coming; (Then is a time phrase - it tells when something is going to happen. We know that there are many, many names for the anti-christ and the lawless one is one of them. He does not follow Christ Jesus. He opposes Him and His followers but through the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers He is thwarted from doing as he pleases totally) 2 Thess 2:9 that is, the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders, (There is an appointed time for this and I believe that is what you and I differ on. So in the attitude of christain peacefulness let us not break fellowship because we do not agree, ok? I respect and value your thoughts and I hope you will show me the same respect even if it differs from yours. Thanking you in advance, your sister-in Christ) |
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36 | Who is the one holding back? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196810 | ||
Thank you. Very good then. All is well. Have a good evening. | ||||||
37 | what is leviticus 14 about... | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196941 | ||
It is the law regarding Leprosy. Anyone with any mark of leprosy or any spot on their skin that might be leprosy was to go to the Priest and be checked out. The priest looked at the place on the skin and determined if it was indeed leprosy. The priest would be compare to our doctor today. The person had to make follow-up visits until the mark was gone and the end result would be to determine if it was indeed leprosy or not leprosy. If it was leprosy it was very contagious and that person was ostracized from society so that he would not spread the disease. Lev 14:54 This is the law for any mark of leprosy--even for a scale, Lev 14:55 and for the leprous garment or house, Lev 14:56 and for a swelling, and for a scab, and for a bright spot-- Lev 14:57 to teach when they are unclean and when they are clean. This is the law of leprosy. |
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38 | Who were the firstborn? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196946 | ||
Taken from PreceptAustin.org on Colossians 1:15 Col 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. THE FIRSTBORN OF ALL CREATION: prototokos pases ktiseos: "He is the Firstborn, the absolute Heir of the Father, begotten before the ages; the Lord of the universe by virtue of primogeniture, and by virtue also of creative agency" by Lightfoot Translated literally like the NASB does, it implies that Christ is included in the created universe, which is inconsistent with the context of the whole passage. The NIV translation paraphrases "of all creation" as "over all creation" which conveys more clearly the idea that Jesus is not created but is the Creator. Recognize that this verse is where many of cults come to hang out like vultures seeking unwary prey not equipped with the truth and the sword of the Word. First they read you this verse in Colossians and then take you to Luke 2:7 where the same Greek word is used to describe how Mary "gave birth to her firstborn ,or prototokos, Son and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." The cultist, be they Jehovah's Witnesses or other genre of false teachers, then conclude that "firstborn" clearly implies that Jesus is the first of several children born to Mary as Scripture reveals there were other children born to her, and thus Jesus is in that sense the first created being. One can see how there is some logic ,albeit flawed as discussed below, to their argument. Firstborn ,4416,prototokos from protos equals first, foremost, in place order or time; rank dignity plus titko equals beget, to bear, bring forth, can mean first-born chronologically, Lu 2:7, but refers primarily to position, rank, priority of position and emphasizes quality or kind, not time with the idea of "preeminence". Prototokos is used 8 times in the NT ,Luke; Romans; Colossians 2x; Hebrews 3x; Revelation. Prototokos is also used of Jesus in Col 1:18, Romans 8:29, Hebrews 1:6 , and Revelation 1:5 albeit these uses are in somewhat different contexts so be careful not to be confused. Vine helps untangle these uses by pointing out that in Col 1:18 and Revelation 1:5 ,note, “firstborn” refers to His resurrection, in Romans 8:29 ,note, to His position in relationship to the Church, in Hebrews 1:6 ,note, to His Second Advent when the word “again” is place in the right place ,the Authorized Version gives a wrong translation, making the “again” seem to introduce a quotation, instead of signifying the second time when God will bring His Son into the world. In both Greek and Jewish culture, the firstborn was the son who had the right of inheritance. He was not necessarily the first one born chronologically. Although Esau was born first chronologically, it was Jacob who declared the “first-born” in regard to the blessing from Isaac, Jacob speaking to Esau said "First swear to me"; so he swore to him, and sold his birthright, Septuagint translates Hebrew with Greek word prototokos, to Jacob." Gen 25:33. Similarly, Jesus is the One with the right to the inheritance of all creation, cf. Hebrews 1:2, note; Rev 5:1-7. The nation of Israel was figuratively called God’s first-born in Ex 4:22 and Jer 31:9. Though Israel clearly was not the first people born, they held first place or the place of pre-eminence in God’s sight among all the nations cf Deut 7:7. Solomon was the preeminent son of David, although he was not the actual first born "Sons were born to David at Hebron: his first-born, Septuagint translates with Greek prototokos, was Amnon" 2Sa 3:2 In Ps 89:27. Spurgeon’s note, God says of the Messiah, “I also shall make him My first-born,” then defines what He means—“the highest of the kings of the earth.” In Revelation 1:5, note, Jesus is called “the first-born of the dead,” even though He was not the first person to be resurrected chronologically. Of all ever raised, He is the preeminent One. Romans 8:29, note, refers to Him as the firstborn in relation to the church. In all the above cases, firstborn clearly means highest in rank, not first created. In no way does the title firstborn indicate that Jesus is less than God. In fact, the ancient Rabbis called Yahweh Himself "Firstborn of the World" Rabbi Bechai as cited in Lightfoot. In addition, the rabbis also used firstborn as a Messianic title writing that "God said 'As I made Jacob a first-born, cf Ex 4:22, so also will I make King Messiah a first-born (cf Ps 89:27)." Rabbi Nathan in Shemoth Rabba, cited in Lightfoot A T Robertson adds that "The use of this word (prototokos) does not show what Arius argued -- that Paul regarded Christ as a creature like, all creation, . . . It is rather the comparative, superlative, force of protos that is used." |
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39 | Who were the firstborn? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196947 | ||
A careful reading of verse 16 in context (of verse 17) indicates beyond question that Jesus, the First born, is Jesus the Creator "for by Him all things were created...". In his well known introduction, John writes that "In the beginning was, imperfect tense equals has no beginning and no end, the Word, and the Word was, imperfect tense, with God, and the Word was, imperfect tense, God. He was, imperfect tense, in the beginning with God. All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being." ,Jn 1:1-3. So by repetitive use of the imperfect tense, John is saying that before there was a beginning there was the Word. The imperfect tense is used throughout this passage until Jn 1:14 where the tense is aorist, indicating an action at a specific point of time in the past. And so John records that "the Word became, aorist tense which means at a specific point in time God entered earth as a Man, flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth." Jesus had always been God and He continued to be God even when He "became" flesh, as is so beautifully expressed in a line from Charles Wesley's famous Christmas hymn... Hark the Herald Angels Sing by Charles Wesley Veiled in flesh the Godhead see. Hail the Incarnate Deity. Pleased as man with men to appear, Jesus! Our Immanuel here! Taken from PreceptAustin.org on Colossians 1:15 Col 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. |
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40 | difference between the soul and spirit? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 196993 | ||
Welcome to the forum. Very interesting and well thought out. I hope to hear more from you in the forum. May God bless. | ||||||
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