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101 | i just dont understandthe verse. | Matt 1:1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 119196 | ||
Matthew 10:21, "And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death." Jesus had commissioned the disciples to go preach, "The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. (v.7)" They were to go to "the lost sheep of Israel" who were still under the law of Moses. They didn't know the Messiah had come and would be opposed to the teaching that He had come in the flesh. It is blasphemy under the law for anyone to say that he is God, and blasphemy was punishable by death. Telling these people would cause great division and that's what the verse is saying. See also Luke 12:51-53. Some would want to continue to live according to the law only and some would choose to follow Jesus, causing division. I hope this helps. WalkingTalkingBible |
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102 | Please clarify me on this | Matt 5:19 | WalkingTalkingBible | 133577 | ||
Hi skymystartingpoint, this passage is not saying that it is possible for a law breaker or transgressor to inherit the kingdom of heaven. It is saying that ones who annul the least of the commandments and teaches others to do the same will not have a name or place in the kingdom of heaven. These ones will not even be considered among the least. "The least" does not actually depend on position. Looking at another verse that uses "least in the kingdom," where Jesus says that there was not a greater prophet than John the Baptist, but he that is least in the kingdom is greater than he (John the Baptist), leads me to another verse and the difference of the times. Matthew 20:16 "So the last shall be first and first last. . ." which talks about the kingdom of God (the Church) and it's establishment. All, whether the apostles who God used to lay the foundation, or preachers and teachers today, saved immediately after the day of Pentecost or saved today, will have the same outcome - eternal life. John the Baptist was not part of the kingdom of God (the Church). True believers in this dispensation are responsible for spreading the Word as well as living it. Whereas the believers in the other dispensations (Jews) were responsible for keeping the law among themselves and other Jews, we have a spiritual responsibility to the world. This dispensation is the only one where God's Spirit lives within true believers - therefore we have a greater responsibility. "For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required:" part of Luke 12:48 Does this help any? WalkingTalkingBible |
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103 | Explanation of Mat. 9:14-17 please | Matt 9:17 | WalkingTalkingBible | 121794 | ||
Hi, tgc. Your question is a good one (even though I'm responding two days later. . .). I agree with Emmaus and following Him (no offense to countrypreacher) about the Old and New Covenants. Also, in our time, since we are not really struggling between the Old and New Covenants, I would like to add that Matthew 9:14-17 also teaches us about learning the truth of the will of God with a fresh, open heart. In our times, there are many religions and cults that claim Christianity, and some of those people want to come to Christ. However, they are not willing to put down all of those things that they learned from their past. Old garment, in this case, would be those old teachings and the new garment would be the truth, the Word of God. One example as I see in dealing with new converts is that they believe, or have been taught that water baptism saves them. To fully get understanding of what baptism really is, they will have to "put away" those old teachings. Matthew 3:9-10 is a good reference to Matthew 9:14-17 and also 2 Corinthians 5:17. WalkingTalkingBible |
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104 | Unpardonable sin | Matt 12:32 | WalkingTalkingBible | 143807 | ||
James 4:17, "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin." 1)Having been baptized with the Holy Spirit (He will now dwell within the believer), the believer will be lead by Him, comforted by Him, shown the truth by Him, been convicted by Him, etc. To turn around and say that the Holy Spirit does not exist, after one has known and been filled with the Holy Spirit, and walked in Holiness, is the unpardonable sin, or blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. 2)Those you refer to in your no. 2 will not fall into this category because they don't know God, they are ignorant of this topic (Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues). Scripture says that this, along with the other gifts and the five-fold ministry, are given UNTIL the Church comes to unity and maturity which has not happened yet. (Ephesians 4:12-16) 3)-5) Apply James 4:17; they will not be held accountable for blaspheming the Holy Spirit, Whom they do not know, but they are accountable for their unbelief. See John 3:17. WalkingTalkingBible |
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105 | Does God want the NT or OT reflected? | Matt 22:40 | WalkingTalkingBible | 123205 | ||
Hi, Rowdy. What do you mean when use say, "reflected?" WalkingTalkingBible |
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106 | Does God want the NT or OT reflected? | Matt 22:40 | WalkingTalkingBible | 123206 | ||
Hi, Rowdy. What do you mean when you use "reflected?" (Sorry for that first post) WalkingTalkingBible |
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107 | Does God want the NT or OT reflected? | Matt 22:40 | WalkingTalkingBible | 123208 | ||
Hi, Rowdy. What do you mean when you use "reflected?" (Sorry for that first post) WalkingTalkingBible |
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108 | Does God want the NT or OT reflected? | Matt 22:40 | WalkingTalkingBible | 123262 | ||
I agree with you that we (Christians) must reflect God's Will and Word. It's what separates us from the world (unbelievers/hypocrites). Many can read the Bible, but how many do what God says? I'm glad that God has led you to commentary that is suitable for your spiritual needs. However (for the sake of new and unlearned souls who may read these posts) I would put emphasis on being led, by the Holy Ghost, to an appropriate commentary and not so much on what schools were attended, Ph.D's, etc - maybe it's just me. We know that these people who wrote the "good" commentaries were led by the Holy Ghost and we glorify God for giving us understanding of His Word, but new and unlearned souls may look to men for answers instead of God (and we know that all commentary is not in line with the Word of God). I do commend you for bringing out the importance of studying the Bible and obeying what God has said and that there is truthful commentary, and other spiritual study guides to be used. All Christians, whether new or "seasoned" need to know that it takes more than a superficial reading of the Bible. God says in Proverb 4:7, "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." (Many Christians lack wisdom or don't know what it means to have it). Lastly (and I didn't mean to make this so long-forgive me), I believe that the OT and the NT are equally important to a well rounded relationship with God. Only in some areas does the NT have authority over the OT but not as a whole. But with the NT fulfilling (via Jesus) the OT, we see that God is the same; He does not and will not change. WalkingTalkingBible |
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109 | A believer who smokes? | Mark 7:18 | WalkingTalkingBible | 124736 | ||
Hi, Dadda, you have been given some very encouraging and truthful words from those who obviously care enough to share their own testimonies with you. Please listen to them. Maybe, as a new convert, you didn't know smoking was not of God, but now you do. "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin." James 4:17 Yes, God will deliver you from the burden of smoking, only if you are willing to give it up. Psalm 55:22 says, "Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." You have to be willing to totally let go, totally give it up. God will not TAKE it from you. You have a choice to make. Dadda, please don't use other people, whether professing Christians or not, as your example to live the holy life God calls for. Jesus is your example and He did not smoke, over eat, curse, fornicate, hate, covet, lie, or any other sin. As a child of God, you should hate what God hates and love what God loves. Right now you know that God doesn't approve smoking or any other act that defiles the body (His temple). Since God loves souls and wants them saved, I would not want to be a stumbling block to others who would be saved. Even some unbelievers feel that smoking is not good. So, what if God led you to witness to an unbeliever? I don't think he would be very accepting of Christ because your smoking will kill your witness (not that you would witness with a cigarette between your fingers, but the smell stays with you). Afterall, if God can't deliver you from something as small as smoking, then how is He going to deliver someone from a life of sin?? "Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:" 2 Corinthians 3:2 Your life should reflect God and not fleshy desires and lack of self control! Know that you are not alone in this. As God commands us to bear each other's burdens (Galatians 6:2) and I know this is not easy, I will be praying for you and with you. But you have to acknowledge that this is not of God and want to be freed from the burden of smoking, and He will do it. Then you can be concerned about spiritual things. "Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes." Song of Solomon 2:15 WalkingTalkingBible "A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump." Galatians 5:9 WalkingTalkingBible |
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110 | A believer who smokes? | Mark 7:18 | WalkingTalkingBible | 124749 | ||
Very good points, Hank! I had to laugh at those last ones:-) WalkingTalkingBible |
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111 | Presenting symptoms: demon possession | Mark 9:17 | WalkingTalkingBible | 124598 | ||
Hi, Levi L, to a carnal minded person, there is no other explanation for physical and medical sicknesses but to say that it is caused by a virus, bacterium, or genetic disorder. If a 21st century boy went to a medical practitioner with those symptoms, it would be diagnosed as epilepsy or something like that. Where did epilepsy come from? The disciples couldn't help the boy (hit a brick wall) - perhaps they needed to fast and pray (Mark 9:29). For those walking by faith, there first, the responsibility to walk upright, and second, there is an enemy that oppresses in all kinds of ways. When Jesus healed the man that was paralyzed, He said, "your sins be forgiven you (Luke 5:20). Sin gives the enemy permission to come into the lives of people (Romans 6:16; 2 Timothy 2:26). Gehazi's heart was not right - he would've told the woman to go away if Elisha hadn't been there (2 Kings 4:27). 2 Kings 5 tells us where Gehazi's heart was. I'm not saying every sickness is caused by sin, but everything natural (good or bad) has a spiritual source. WalkingTalkingBible |
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112 | are we to give up everything on earth | Mark 10:21 | WalkingTalkingBible | 160630 | ||
Hi, Matthew 6:33 comes to mind. It's not so much as having to give up everything, but being willing to give up anything to be with Jesus. Remember, He gave it all - His life - for us. The rich man in Mark 10 wanted to be with Jesus, but he wasn't willing to give up anything. I think the most important thing to remember is that we are only on this earth temporarily, and then it's eternity with the One who loves us (for true believers, anyhow). Your love for your Savior is shown in your devotion to Him and your love for souls (in how many souls you drawing to Christ). You're not hurting God by going to get a tan and your nails done unless you have the wrong motive. Just wanting to be a good representative of God by looking decent and modestly is okay (it takes a lot more than that, but physical appearance does count). If you're doing all of this to catch the eye of men, look better than other women, or draw attention to yourself then your motives are wrong. Please keep this verse in mind: 1 Timothy 2:9-10 - In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. The bottom line is God doesn't call for us to give up anything that doesn't jeopardize our walk with Him. The question is what are we willing to give up to grow in Him? The answer will be different for each of us. I hope this helps. WalkingTalkingBible |
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113 | Is John Elijah? | Luke | WalkingTalkingBible | 119550 | ||
Jesus is saying that John the Baptist is come in the "spirit and power of Elijah." "And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." (Luke 1:17) Luke 1:11-17 shows us that the angel, Gabriel, had given the message to Zacharias (John the Baptist's father) telling him that his son would be the forerunner to the Messiah. WalkingTalkingBible |
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114 | John the baptist and Elijah | Luke 1:17 | WalkingTalkingBible | 120503 | ||
Jesus said that John the Baptist "shall go before Him in the spirit and power of Elias (Elijah). . . Luke 1:17 (KJV)" Elijah was not reborn as John the Baptist. Luke 1:13-17 shows the Angel, Gabriel, telling Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, that he would have a son who would be the forerunner to the Messiah. Does this answer your question? WalkingTalkingBible |
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115 | Demon-possessed believer? | Luke 4:33 | WalkingTalkingBible | 123996 | ||
Hi, Vendeak7, and welcome to the forum. Depending on how you define "demon-possessed," a believer can be. When the topic is brought up, many tend to think of the possession in the "Exorcist." However, Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 10:4b - 5, "pulling down strongholds and casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." These are daily activities in which every believer should be involved. "Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?" Romans 6:16 When you look at "possessed" it means to "have control over." Many Christian lives are filled with depression, anger, unforgiveness, bitterness, pride, and many other ungodly things. They are believers but have not been delivered from those strongholds. Where do these strongholds come from? Certainly not God! "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. . ." Hosea 4:6a There are believers who "float around on cloud nine" and think that because they believe, they are safe from the attacks of the enemy. There is a very good reason Gods tells us to "put on the whole armour." To believe is one thing, but to be free is another. The Holy Ghost empowers believers against the enemy and his spirits, but He's like a loaded gun in the hands of a baby - all power and don't know how to use it (Him). Some take Salvation at face value while the devil with his demons are afflicting their bodies, touching their finances, bothering their minds, and destroying their relationships. Some may think this is okay, but that's not what Jesus says. Yes, the demons acknowledge the Holy Ghost, He is God. However, spiritual ignorance gives them permission into lives. We (Holy Ghost filled believers) have the power (through faith in the Word of God) to pull down those strongholds and get those demons out of our lives. WalkingTalkingBible |
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116 | Demon-possessed believer? | Luke 4:33 | WalkingTalkingBible | 124018 | ||
I totally agree! Thanks for your response. WalkingTalkingBible |
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117 | Demon-possessed believer? | Luke 4:33 | WalkingTalkingBible | 124209 | ||
Hi, Ray, I believe that the Holy Ghost, which is God, dwells in the believer after he/she has been filled. I would use "filled" and "dwells within" interchangeably. According to John 14:17b ("but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.") the Holy Spirit, God Himself lives within and not a holy spirit. We belong to God and are used by Him (as opposed to Him being used by us). Going back to 2 Corinthians 10:4, the weapons of our warfare are "mighty through God" (KJV) meaning that the weapons are only mighty by the power of God. Someone who does not have the Holy Spirit dwelling within may have the weapons, but will not be empowered because aside from the power of God, we have no power. Gift, to me, indicates that we cannot earn the Holy Ghost, He will dwell with whomever asks Him to (Luke 11:13b). God is the Power, He is a Spirit (John 4:24) and He is Holy. He is the Spirit that empowers, but no one has His power apart from Him. Even for those of us in whom He dwells, we have no power but the Power that's in us. The Holy Spirit, being a manifestation of God, proceeds from Him (John 15:26) in that He is not less than God, but is God. Jesus also says, "the Father sent Me" meaning that God sent His Word. With the Holy Spirit, God sends His Spirit. Mark 14:26 is still a mystery to me (I haven't studied it in depth) because Revelation 5:6 says that the Lamb was standing in the midst of the Thrown (where God is sitting), but He took the book out of God's right hand. Now I believe that Jesus and God are one, but right now, I can only understand that God has three manifestations but all three are One. Thanks for responding and elaborating, WalkingTalkingBible |
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118 | Demon-possessed believer? | Luke 4:33 | WalkingTalkingBible | 124210 | ||
Hi, charis, I stand corrected. I should've use the words "demon-oppressed" instead of possessed. In no way do I believe that true believers are possessed by demons, but he will try to oppress if we don't live by faith and walk in victory. I agree (and in no means walk in fear of a defeated foe!) that true believers are FREE indeed! Jesus has already conquered the devil and God has given us power to deal with whatever the enemy brings our way. Thanks for your response! More than a conqueror, WalkingTalkingBible |
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119 | Demon-possessed believer? | Luke 4:33 | WalkingTalkingBible | 124301 | ||
Hi, Ray, have a safe and blessed trip and I will be studying these verses for discussion when you return. Romans 1:1 says, "Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God." Let me know, when you can, what your position is concerning this verse. WalkingTalkingBible |
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120 | How Can I surender to God | Luke 9:23 | WalkingTalkingBible | 121180 | ||
Hi, Patrickabborro! Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, and Luke 9:23 says, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." WalkingTalkingBible |
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