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221 | making wine.Did Jesus make a mistake. | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 68938 | ||
Dear Ed, Greetings to you in the name of Jesus! My friend, you are becoming a little 'hot around the collar' on this one. :-) All of the evils you are speaking of are 'drunkenness,' not the small intake of alcoholic beverages. Please... no one, as yet, has brought forth proof that all intake of alcoholic beverages is forbidden in the Bible. All agree that alcohol has the potential to lead one to drunkenness. In a similar manner, that PC you sit in front of can bring ruin and distruction to many a saint. But this issue is not Biblically cut-and-dry "Thou shalt not..." We are called to self-control... "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Galatians 5:22,23 NASB. A faithful Christian can be at peace with following their own thoughts on this issue without judging another. Peace and joy in Christ Jesus, charis |
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222 | word for wine in the original text? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 68941 | ||
Dear inmyheart, Greetings in the name of Jesus! So far, this thread is ALL opinion, including your contribution. It is your derogatory personal comments I find insulting, implying that I 'need' a drink. Sadly, I find your manners poor and you unworthy of further fellowship. Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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223 | making wine.Did Jesus make a mistake. | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 68942 | ||
Dearest Hank, Greetings in the name of Jesus! I, too, have seen what the loss of self-control can do to a faithful man. I do not promote the use of alcoholic beverage. I merely state that it is possible to safely drive a BMW Scarver 650CS (I'm not sure they sell this mototcycle in the States) staying away from adverse conditions and keeping the speed down to a responsible level. Now those afraid of motorcycles want to outlaw them! They can't see a reason in the world to allow two-wheeled vehicles on the road at all. Well, I can! :-) I agree that this thread is dead and becoming acrid. I will refrain from mentioning my opinion on this issue any more. Peace and joy in Christ Jesus, charis |
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224 | To wine, or not to wine? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 69401 | ||
Dear Ed, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Well, the Lord said the first shall be last, and the last shall be first! :-) (I'm pretty certain it won't be the last!) My brother, please understand that this post is not 'aimed' at you personally. Because we were discussing this issue together, I just decide to re-start it here. It seems this thread has been resurrected, so I would like to make a further comment... The original question asked if Jesus made a mistake by turning water into wine. This evolved into a discussion as to what the word wine meant, i.e. was alcoholic content a necessary part of the meaning. Up to this point things were fine, and most agreed that the word wine itself did not 'necessarily' mean alcoholic. Then a schism occured between those that 'a little wine' was acceptable behavior, and those that either claimed alcohol in any amount is forbidden, or that 'admitting' alcohol consumption was unacceptable behavior, akin to 'promoting' intoxicants. So, without saying whether I drink or not, I simply say that careful exegesis of the Biblical account suggests that Jesus may well have made wine with some alcoholic content. It would follow that He also consumed wine with some alcoholic content. He could not have become drunk without breaking the Biblical commandment against drunkenness (Ephesians 5:18). The alternative is to declare that every reference of wine where Jesus was involved was totally non-alcoholic wine, and every instance of wine relating to drunkenness (as well as 'merry' and 'happy') meant alcoholic wine. I don't think that objective exegesis of Scripture could support this theory. Therefore, if we say that Jesus drank, made, or served wine with any alcoholic content at all, we must conclude that the consumption of alcoholic wine is acceptable behavior, as long as it is in temperance and never to the point of drunkenness or addiction. Please notice that I am very careful to say 'wine.' I do NOT see that Jesus ever drank or accepted 'strong drink.' The Bible (and common sense!) tells me that consuming more potent beverages is dangerous. The same common sense would apply to illicit drugs. The next argument cited is 'causing a brother to stumble.' There are so many things in this modern world, not spoken of in Scripture, that could be construed as 'stumble-inducung.' I drive a car. Some good folk think this is sin. I drive a motorcycle. Some consider this delinquency. I wear glasses. Some say I lack faith. I use a computer connected to the internet. To many, this is a step away from hell. I am 20 pounds overweight. Irresponsible gluttony. I have a Seiko. A Timex will do the job. I drove to church the other morning in the snow to clear the walk out front. I could have had an accident. I ate raw fish. (Yum!) I could get food poisoning! I gave my dog a bone. She could have choked to death. Many of the above actions are 'potentially' dangerous. Many are 'unacceptable behavior' to certain individuals. Many of these actions could hypothetically influence others to sin. I find it hard to please everyone, but sense by my testimony that I please God. The final point I will make is the 'example' issue. "I know a guy..." "So many have become..." Misapplication of statistics is an age-old ploy to sway listeners from the truth. Many Christian men have consumed wine for 2,000 years without becoming addicts, or causing those around them to fall to hell. I don't have any numbers, but I suspect it is the overwhelming majority. Friend (and friends), my two cents! (payable in Yen) I remain unconvinced that we are forbidden to drink any wine, and ask for clear Biblical reference to sway my opinion. Kurisumasu Omedetou! (Merry Christmas!) Blessings and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |
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225 | To wine, or not to wine? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 69406 | ||
Dear Ed, Greetings in the name of Jesus! My brother, I was not accusing you of saying every thing I wrote in my post! However, doesn't it seem that you imply 'holiness' and drinking wine are mutually exclusive? ;-) "Go then, eat your bread in happiness and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; for God has already approved your works." Ecclesiastes 9:7 NASB. "...for God now accepteth thy works; both the persons of righteous and good men are accepted of God in Christ, and their works done in faith and love, and with a view to his glory; and since they are acceptable in his sight, as appears by his blessing on their labours, and bestowing the good things of life upon them, so it is well pleasing in his sight to make a free and cheerful use of them." John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible. "Let us relish the comforts of life while we live, and cheerfully take our share of the enjoyments of it. Solomon, having been himself ensnared by the abuse of sensitive delights, warns others of the danger, not by a total prohibition of them, but by directing to the sober and moderate use of them; we may use the world, but must not abuse it, take what is to be had out of it, and expect no more." Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible. And referenced in the Jamieson, Fausset and Brown Commentary: "Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart," Acts 2:46 NASB. Why discuss it on a Christian forum? Because Christ did not prohibit wine, and quite possibly consumed some Himself. Any Christian is allowed to chose whether to drink or not, but we are not free to bind others in that which Christ did not bind. My friend and colleague, I pray (and trust!) that my stance on this issue is still considered holy by He that judges the heart of man. Peace and joy to you this wonderful season! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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226 | To wine, or not to wine? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 69504 | ||
Dear Ed, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Whoa there, pardner! I am not on your back. You are not obliged to continue the discussion. We are discussing the Bible, and I have endeavored to keep my posts in line with studying and discovering the word of God. Please note that for one claiming to judge no man, you have made it pretty clear that anyone that discusses the Biblical stance on drinking wine on this Bible study forum is 'defending alcohol' and 'causing another to stumble, possible sending them to hell' and even possibly proclaiming a 'lie straight from the pit of hell, greasing a slide of many it will take there.' These sound pretty close to curses to me. I cannot prove that the wine spoken of in Ecclesiastes 9:7 contains alcohol. I can only say that I have not yet found a commentator that propounds wine means non-alcoholic grape juice anywhere in Scripture. I know that there is the possiblity that the word for wine 'could' mean grape juice, but I have yet to find a Bible commentator that uses this interpretation. And I am talking both 'old-fashioned' and 'modern' commentators, not a new 'tolerant, enlightened philosophy.' If anything, the 'old-fashioned' fellows never even considered the prohibition of alcoholic wine. However, every one of the commentators DID say that the Bible warns of the dangers of abuse. I agree wholeheartedly with them. I seriously doubt that any reasonable person could use my posts as a lever for alcohol abuse. An unreasonable person will use anything to further his way, and there is plenty of other more appropriate ammunition available without using my words. My friend and brother, with this I will stop posting to your name. I pray I don't cause you to stumble. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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227 | How do I help a 'know all' adolescent? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 112478 | ||
Dear Tren't Greetings from Yokohama in the name of Jesus! Welcome to the Forum. While it may be true that an internet forum cannot replace true spiritual counseling from a committed shepherd, there ARE some things that must occur in order to bring hope to this situation: In the Lord, there is not any difference between biological and foster father, as long as the child is brought up in the "nurture and admonition of the Lord." (KJV) "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." Ephesians 6:4 NASB "Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so that they will not lose heart." Colossians 3:21 NASB As has been said, mother and father should be of one mind, one faith, one church, one shepherd, one opinion about child-rearing, and one Lord. Though God is full of grace, every area of disunity, ignorance, and-or confusion is an oppotunity for the enemy to wreak havoc in the home. Another point, according to the above Scriptures, is that fathers (AND mothers!) must recognize that they can (AND DO!) provoke anger in their children. None of this 'I did my best, but...' stuff. We must always humbly admit our weakness and inadequacy before the Lord before He can effectively work in our lives. Otherwise, we run the risk of blaming God for rebellious children. (don't do THAT!) The same goes for when we seek pastoral counsel. You cannot be counseled if you blame the church or pastor for the failure in your home. Go before God and His chosen servant with a contrite heart, and there is ALWAYS hope for renewal of the home. Finally, realize that growing up is HARD! So many Christian parents, in their religious self-righteousness, forget that the teen years are rough. They forget their own rebellion at that age. They forget that we live in a dark age, full of temptation and sin. They also forget that, though they may have made a nice "Christian coccoon" of their lives (nice home, church, and maybe even work atmosphere), they allow their kids to fellowship with the world in movies, TV, the mall, school, etc. And then, they say, "I can't figure out where he-she gets these ideas!" Go figure. My friend, it may seem too late at 19 years old to change the situation, BUT IT IS NOT! First, the parents need pastoral counsel. Next, they must, together, seek reconciliation with this "party animal." If she is still living under their roof, eating their food, wearing their clothes, they must (wisely! patiently!) remind their daughter that they love her, but her actions and attitude are unacceptable. In all these things, they must call upon the name of Jesus for strength. "Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father." Colossians 3:17 NASB Blessings and hope to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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228 | Anything wrong with dating? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 147890 | ||
Dear PVSpud, Blessings to you in Jesus’ name! I appreciate your comments “from a teenager’s perspective.” It is refreshing to read an intelligent note from young man. I was once a youth, too, and even remember some of the turmoil I went through. I understand you wanting to make the “which came first” argument that trusting parents produces obedient children. The Bible even supports that to some degree… "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." Ephesians 6:4 NASB "Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so that they will not lose heart." Colossians 3:21 NASB However… “Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child (see note below); The rod of discipline will remove it far from him. “ Proverbs 22:15 NASB Strong’s - nah'-ar - From H5287; (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication a servant; also (by interchange of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age): - babe, boy, child, damsel [from the margin], lad, servant, young (man). And… “Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.” Ephesians 2:3 NASB Please do not label my comments as “condemnation.” I am a shepherd, called to preach and teach the word of God. Your parents may not “Check on you constantly,” but if they aren’t watching you and communicating with you, they are indeed foolish. It seems that you have a rare relationship with your parents, treasure it! As to your ability to discern whether or not you have “problems with satan,” watch out! “Self Diagnostics” does not work that well with computers, and is even worse with people. If you are truly able to enjoy a healthy, non-physical relationship, exploring one another’s hearts in preparation for marriage, you two are very special! But if you think that you can get physically intimate-but-never- too-intimate, and date around until you find the “right” person, you are indeed living in deception. Please note that succumbing to temptation just once can hurt a lot of people! Modern “dating” is not written in the Bible anywhere. In the Lord Jesus, we have friendship, and we have courting. (watch John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara in “The Quite Man,” but PLEASE try to have a less explosive courtship!) Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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229 | is Lillith and Adam mentioned in bible | OT general | charis | 15008 | ||
Dear foreverfriends, I could not find this in any Bible translation I had here at home. (I will try again at my office tomorrow) According to Encarta: 1. predecessor to Eve: in Hebrew Scripture, the first woman, believed to have been created before Eve 2. evil spirit of a woman: in Jewish folklore, an evil spirit of a woman, believed to lurk in deserted places and attack children Another commentary on Jewish tradition speaks of Lilith as being the *first* created woman of Genesis 1:27 "And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." This is supposedly a separate event of the *dual* record of Adam's second partner, Eve, in Genesis 2:20-23. Few seem to take this seriously, and usually consider it a merely a folk tale. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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230 | speaking in tongues why is this so impor | OT general | charis | 25746 | ||
Dear Searcher, Greetings in Jesus' name! Brother, your cruise seems to have made you a bit spunky! :-) However, I do agree that, "Speaking in tongues *here* is a known language without training." (emphasis mine) Welcome back! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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231 | BOOK OF LIFE | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 526 | ||
Your call. If you are asking if there is "unforgivable sin,' then "Yes." (Matt 12:31,32) Is this common? I don't believe so, and I certainly hope not! If you are asking if God didn't know whether someone would make it or not, so wrote in pencil, and carries a big eraser, I don't think so. | ||||||
232 | BAPTISIM OF THE DEAD | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 705 | ||
Dear PYLE, I have no clear understanding of this scripture, though I have heard a lot of theories. I am pretty sure what it does NOT mean. It does not mean that we can procure salvation or cleansing for one after their death. This would go against the whole of New Testament teaching of personal salvation. Salvation or cleansing by proxy is inconceivable. | ||||||
233 | Does God want big churches? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 1073 | ||
Church growth is a popular subject these days. Does God want big churches? | ||||||
234 | A pastor who is there? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 1112 | ||
I like this answer, bjanko! If I may ask, do you mean that the minister (pastor) is actually around, and aware of all the individuals in his flock? I ask your clarification, because I have heard the argument that the pastor of a church of (for the sake of discussion) 2,000 souls, who has a paid ministerial staff of 20, and 40 lay-ministers, who is either out of town or has 'days off' 200 days a year, is busy building a 'network' and writing 'feel-good' books, and, though very good at remembering names, has no idea who you are (all this is hypothetical, you understand), is shepherding his flock. I find this to be contrary to the Bible. Yet, many aspire to this kind of situation, both shepherds and sheep! God bless you in Christ Jesus. | ||||||
235 | A pastor who is there? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 1146 | ||
Well said! bjanko. Theory is great, but doesn't shepherd the sheep! Your conclusion mad sense. I am not a Presbyterian, but I do believe in the presbuteros caring for His flock. Bless you, in Jesus' name. | ||||||
236 | Where did Easter get its name? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 1595 | ||
Yes, my friend,the origin is pagan. "The word (Easter) is of Saxon origin, Eastra, the goddess of spring, in whose honor sacrifices were offered about Passover time each year. By the eighth century Anglo-Saxons had adopted the name to designate the celebration of Christ's resurrection." (New Unger's Bible Dictionary) It is mentioned once in the Bibles I checked: "And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people." Acts 12:4 KJV. I posted this last night (Japan time) but it got lost. (Must be 'Mir' related :-) In Christ Jesus. |
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237 | In the NT who was Apollos? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 1869 | ||
Dear JVH0212, It seems that the 10 scriptures that refer to Apollos are talking about the same person. (This is rare in the Bible) From the way that Paul respects him, and equates Apollos with himself or Cephas (Peter), I would think that he was an apostle. In any case he, was a respected (even too respected, close to idolized, much like Paul) for his ministry to the church. "I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth." 1 Corinthians 3:6 NASB. Some say that he had the ministry of shepherding, beacause 'planting' is a one-time thing, but 'watering' reqires multiple application and commitment. I do not completely agree with this, because many others could be 'watering' as well, but it is a good thought. Also, it seems that Apollos was at many churches, as was Paul. I like Apollos, and don't think he got a 'big head,' because he seemed leery to return to Corinth. "Jerome thinks that Apollos remained there until he heard that the divisions in the church at Corinth had been healed by Paul's letter and then returned and became bishop of that city. Other authorities make him bishop of Duras, of Colophon, of Iconium (in Phrygia), and of Caesarea." (New Ungers Bible Dictionary) Blessings in Christ Jesus. charis |
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238 | once saved always saved? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 4736 | ||
Dear Tim, I concur with my good colleague JVH0212 and congratulate you on a great answer. One small point, though, not about the content. I think you mean Arminian, a follower of Arminius, not Armenian, a person from Armenia. Blessings and peace upon you in Jesus' name, charis |
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239 | Who are "we?" | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 4956 | ||
Sir, First, as said before, it is Arminian, not Armenian. Second, I am wondering why you use "We" in the beginning of the second paragraph. This denotes a plural entity seperate from the 'two schools of thought.' Who are "we?" Could it be The Sant Nirankari Mission? If so, I have read your statement of faith, and Jesus is not mentioned, but 'one Formless God.' charis |
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240 | Who are the scribes? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 4980 | ||
Dear Hank and prayon, History is very interesting. Since the Word is alive and pertinent, another question might be: "Who are the scribes?" In Christ Jesus, charis |
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