Results 841 - 860 of 911
|
||||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: gracefull Ordered by Date |
||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
841 | Satan can't read minds | Jeremiah | gracefull | 67271 | ||
I tend to agree that Satan himself is not omnipresent, but I also know from scripture that he has many helpers. I also believe we can't blame every bad thought on demonic forces. John 8:43-44 Why do you not understand My speech? (Jesus speaking) Because you are not able to listen to My word. You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. Observation-In order for a liar to be a liar he has to have someone to hear his lies. There are numerous scriptures that indicate we are in a war and that we have an actual enemy Satan who (as in the parable of the sower) comes to steal the truth when it is sown. I think it is wise to understand this truth so we can be concious of his deceiving lying self. If we atribute all thoughts to our own reasoning we are less likely to recognize it and bring those thoughts into captivity, but are more likely to sit and reason with them reasoning away the truth sown. Matthew 13:19 If we are not aware to the tactics of our enemy, we are more susceptible to be entraped by him. Do you believe that we are spirit, soul, and body. And that the spiritual rhelm is where our battles are fought? Ephesians 6:11-13 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, agains spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. But we have no reason to fear because He that is in us is greater than he that is in the world. But we must not be ignorant of his devices. 2 Corinthians 2:11 (this is speaking of forgiveness but the word 'devices' tells us there are more than one. Our mind is merely a processor for information. So words spoken to us or impressions from satan that enter the mind are powerless. It is when the are held and enter the heart that they become sin. The mind must be disciplined. Matthew 5:21-30 Sin is a heart matter. The same is true of the Holy Spirit. He speaks to us but if we do not take it to heart (believe) we will not be changed or obey. (From the abundance of the HEART the mouth speaks.) We do not need to fear satan (demons)speaking to us but rather be aware of their deceptive strategies so we do not fall prey to them in ignorance. Becoming familiar with the voice of the Holy spirit's 'voice' will make us more keenly aware of the the devil's 'voice', like black and white. Feed back? God bless! This is what I believe and why. In the love of Jesus, |
||||||
842 | Satan can't read minds | Jeremiah | gracefull | 67195 | ||
Hi searcher, I tend to agree that Satan cannot read our minds, but is there scripture somewhere that says he can speak to us? The first thing that comes to mind is Jesus on the mount of temptation. How did Satan communicate with Jesus? Just a thought. On the Holy Spirit putting thoughts in our minds, these scriptures come to mind. Read them and tell me what you think. Mark 13:10-12 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. John 14:25-27 These things have I spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your rememberance all things that I have said to you. In Jesus |
||||||
843 | John:30-33 Manna | Josh 16:1 | gracefull | 67069 | ||
Thank you Ray, I agree with your interpretation of John 30. It is indeed Jesus revealing his diety. I figured you did not mean the statemnet you made thus wanted to bring it to your attention. I agree that the peole 'knew' manna came frm heaven. But I believe their carnal thinking was suerior or predominant over their theological knowledge. Israel (as all of us tend to do) had a history of looking to men. For instance 1 Samual 8:4-7 Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. And said to him,"You are old and your sons do not follow your ways; apoint for us then a king to govern us. Vs 7 And the Lord said to Samuel, "Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king over them.Just as they have done to me, from the day I brought them up out of Egypt to this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so also they are doing to you." Jesus revealed the desire of their hearts, food, and then is informing them that he has something much more important to offer, himself. The teaching of Jesus as God come down from heaven as manna to feed them eternal life is the essence. I just like to look not only at the teaching but at who Jesus is teaching. God bless. |
||||||
844 | John:30-33 Manna | Josh 16:1 | gracefull | 66973 | ||
Hi Ray, that was my point but you did a much better job of giving the other scriptures. But what are you saying here? "Moses gave them manna to eat," Verse 32 of John 'Then Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly I say to you, Moses did not give you bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven."' It seems to me Jesus is correcting their thinking in giving Moses credit for the bread as opposed to realizing it came from the Father. Is that what you see? Thanks, |
||||||
845 | John:30-33 Manna | Josh 16:1 | gracefull | 66962 | ||
Joshua 16 Israel was just miraculously delivered from Egypt by God through Moses. They began to murmor and complain that at least in Egypt they had plenty of food... Jesus perceived that the heart of the matter here was food. These were seeking him for food. He is trying to get them to look beyond their stomach (fleshly desires) to the spiritual. He was offering the 'food for the spirit'. Three things to consider.. 1. Was it a miraculous sign they were seeking really? Jesus does not think so because He said you came seeking food. 2. Just as Israel murmored against Moses and accusing him as if he was the one who brought them out..these were saying give us manna 'as Moses' did. These are totally carnal minded and see Jesus as another Moses and not as the Son of God. Thus Jesus says Moses did not give you manna, my Father did. 3.The request for manna to 'prove' God sent Jesus was a carnal attempt to manipulate Jesus into giving them food. They already had many miracles to look at for a 'sign'. Their hearts were carnal and hardened. Yes Jesus wants to give them spiritual food and is trying to get them to look beyond the carnal. I believe if you will read where Jesus said Seek ye FIRST the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. (MY EMPHASIS ON FIRST)This is the essence of what Jesus is saying here in John..Seek the spiritual first, God will provide the rest. Does that help? |
||||||
846 | Unforgivable sin | Romans | gracefull | 66912 | ||
Hi teacher, as I said, I have no leading to join this discussion. I was just wondering how you could come to your conclusion. You answered my question. Thanks |
||||||
847 | Unforgivable sin | Romans | gracefull | 66835 | ||
I have not been involved in this discussion but you raised a point I must question. You said that although Cornelius household was baptized with the Holy Spirit the scripture does not say they were saved. I s that a correct assessment of your statement? Do you believe the Holy Spirit (the third person of the Godhead) would take up His abode in an unclean temple? There are many scriptures to refute this. I hope someone with more time than I have will take up this challenge. Let's look at Pentecost.. Were the disciples in the upper room born again? Or were the born again at the time of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Does the scripture say they were 'saved' or 'born again' or just that the Holy spirit fell on them? |
||||||
848 | Operate on faith or endure? | Heb 11:1 | gracefull | 66828 | ||
I wish I could answer your question.. but all I can say is that I studied under Kenneth Copeland for years and this is what I learned through listening to his teaching, studying the word prayerfully. Most of the other WOF teachers I have listened to but not 'studied with' so to speak. Maybe as we share together more here we can figure this out. Now maybe you see why those statements were so confusing to me. We can dialogue more and purhaps bridge a gap. Thank you for your encouraging words. Your sister in Christ |
||||||
849 | true saving faith | Heb 11:1 | gracefull | 66820 | ||
Considering your statement "Faith is not believing in spite of the evidence..." how do these scriptures fit that definition? Let's consider this. Roman's 4:18-20 (paraphrased) Abraham hoped against hope according to the word "so shall thy seed be" being not weak in faith considered not his own body nor the deadness of Sarah's womb: he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith. I definitely agree with obedience despite the consequences because we do not always look at God's desired conclusion. Paul went Jerusalem KNOWING he would be inprisoned and sent to Rome, but he did not care for his personal well being but desired the purpose of God. Hope turns to faith when we HEAR the promise from God's Word by His Spirit. Faith produces or births the conclusion. Abraham desired or hoped for a child, God promised him a child, Abraham refused to consider the natural impossibility and expected the supernatural possibility by believing Him faithful who promised. hope---to--faith---to---receiving the object of faith. In Abraham's case Issac. I do agree that faith often must act..such as we hear the gospel, receive it in our heart as truth then act by repentence and confession. Faith does require a corresponding action, or submission of will. |
||||||
850 | true saving faith | Heb 11:1 | gracefull | 66819 | ||
Considering your statement "Faith is not believing in spite of the evidence..." how do these scriptures fit that definition? Roman's 4:18-20 (paraphrased) Abraham being not weak in faith considered not his own body nor the deadness of Sarah's womb: he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith. I definitely agree with obedience despite the consequences because we do not always look at God's desired conclusion. Paul went Jerusalem KNOWING he would be inprisoned and sent to Rome, but he did not care for his personal well being but desired the purpose of God. Hope turns to faith when we HEAR the promise from God's Word by His Spirit. Faith produces or births the conclusion. Abraham desired or hoped for a child, God promised him a child, Abraham refused to consider the natural impossibility and expected the supernatural possibility by believing Him faithful who promised. hope---to--faith---to---receiving the object of faith. In Abraham's case Issac. |
||||||
851 | hebrews 11 honor roll of O.T.? | Heb 11:1 | gracefull | 66818 | ||
Yes, these all died in faith 'having not received the promise'. These were extroadinary in that they believed God against all hope and never let go. They were not extroadinary in their 'holiness'. All these men failed God and sinned. Some committed adultery, some murder, some both... But what they had in common was they believed God's promise made to Abraham. But we can't stop there and say "wow those men were so great and I cannot even imagine being in their league". These are listed here as EXAMPLES of Godly faith (not a mere history lesson or to exalt them). God having provided SOME BETTER THING FOR US. Chapter 12 continues this discourse Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of WITNESSES, let US lay aside every weight and the sin that doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus the author AND the finisher of our faith. These are witnesses to the faithfulness of God when we place and hold faith in God's Word. Notice it says 'author'? Faith comes by HEARING and HEARING by the word of God. In the beginning was the Wrod, the Word was with God and the Word was God..and by the Word was all things created. Be encouraged AND challenged by Hebrews 11 to be all God has called you to be! In Jesus |
||||||
852 | Operate on faith or endure? | Heb 11:1 | gracefull | 66808 | ||
no one can tell you what God is wanting you to do unless they operate in one of the gifts and God gives them a word for you. Faith in God is not blind faith. God desires us to know His will for our lives and through the Holy Spirit and His word gives us guidance. Seek God in prayer asking Him to reveal His will to you and wait for Him to show you. The faith in Hebrews 11 and what Charles Stanley is talking about is faith in God to carry you through adversity to His fulfilled purpose. We do not ADD God to our will but we find God's will and believe God because He said so. Sometimes faith inGod's direction leads us OUT of a situation and sometimes we must have faith in God through the situation. In my personal testimony I experienced both of these on my last job. Early in my job I was told by God to put my faith in Him while being harrassed by a convicted supervisor..I saw God work miracles through that, then 12 years later God severed my 'heart' ties with that job and I was led away. Seek God in prayer and listen for His still small voice. Apply your faith to His promise that He will hear your prayer and answer. Isaiah 30:21 Psalm 32:8 The Holy Spirit has been given to lead you.But He will not drag us, nor will He restrain us..our will must be surrendered. Remember, faith is not blind, it is applied to God's word and His will as revealed to your spirit by His Spirit. HUGE difference God bless |
||||||
853 | "God said"? ...The VERBAL voice of God? | Ex 20:19 | gracefull | 66800 | ||
GREAT IS OUR GOD AND WORTHY OF ALL PRAISE!!! I feel very humble to be in His kingdom! God bless brother, |
||||||
854 | "God said"? ...The VERBAL voice of God? | Ex 20:19 | gracefull | 66795 | ||
I see, well Paul heard a verbal voice of Jesus on the road to Damascus. We know this because the Bible tells us that those with him heard but it sounded like thunder to them? If God did what this man said God 'said' I would probably believe him. It is very good that you examine what you hear. So many take whatever people say as gospel, but God wants us to check everything by scripture AND the Holy Spirit. But God ideally wants us to walk by faith through a Spirit led life so this would be rare. In Jesus |
||||||
855 | "Why have you forsaken me?" | Matt 27:46 | gracefull | 66794 | ||
P.S. The scripture is only very clear concerning the 6-9th hour. The rest only the Holy Spirit can clarify. | ||||||
856 | "Why have you forsaken me?" | Matt 27:46 | gracefull | 66792 | ||
Read Isaiah 53 keeping in mid that it is speaking prophetically of the Messiah. Jesus was the sinless lamb of God who upon the cross took unto himself the sins of the world. God had to look away because at this time he was no longer 'sinless'. Whether he actually went to hell is an issue discussed intensely on another thread. There can be no doubt that God had seperated Himself from Jesus at that time and the only reason He would do that was the fact that God cannot look upon sin. Also read Psalm 22 from the same perspective..The sinless God/man suddenly becoming sin for us to pay the price for us. God bless... |
||||||
857 | "God said"? ...The VERBAL voice of God? | Ex 20:19 | gracefull | 66789 | ||
Good question.. Many believers become upset when someone says "God spoke to me.." because they believe God speaks..but that He has given His word and we are to consider that only as His voice. The falacy here is that Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to 'teach' or reveal (turn the light on) the Word. The carnal mind cannot comprehend the things of God but they must be revealed by His Spirit 1. Corinthians 2:11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. John 4:23-24 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Matthew 15:18-19 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart: and they defile the man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies. Sin does not originate in the mind, but in the heart. 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 paraphrased Our weapos are not carnal...casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God bringing every THOUGHT into captivity.. Romans 8 5-8 To be carnally minded, set our mind on things of the flesh is death, but to be spiritually minded is to set our mind on the things of the Spirit.. It is my understanding that we are spirit, soul and body (triune beings) and that the soul is made up of the mind, will and emotions. Our mind was given to process information similar to a computer, junk in-junk out, and has to be reprogramed with God's Word (be transformed by renewing your mind to the Word). But the COMMUNICATION between us and God is in the connection of God's Spirit with our spirit. The spirit led person is one who listens with the spirit to the Holy spirit, confirms the voice with the Word (they will always agree) and acts on the Spirit's leading. The difficulty comes when the mind is not renewed enough and wars with the Spirit based on it's carnal wisdom. The more time spent in quiet fellowship listening for the voice of God in Spirit and truth (God's word is truth). Our changed mind does not necessarily mean a changed heart. Hope this helps In Jesus |
||||||
858 | Of course I'm bitter! You would be too. | 1 Cor 7:5 | gracefull | 66668 | ||
As cyclist said..believers can only give the word as counsel and it is the best counsel if heeded. If your wife were here asking this same question, we would do the same for her. She is not asking, noone can offer guidance to her. You said you have tried, but maybe you should just focus your relationship on God in prayer and allow Him to do the work. It is your relationship with Him that matters most. The joy of the Lord is our strength. 1. The spirit of the law is love..For God so loved the world...In that while we were still sinners Christ died for us...husbands, love your wives.. sacrificial love of brothers and sisters who interceed for you and your wife...God's love through us fulfills the law... 2. There is great blessing in walking in love Psalm 15 Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaks truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned: but he honourth them that fear the LORD. He that SWEARETH TO HIS OWN HURT AND CHANGETH NOT. He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. HE THAT DOETH THESE THINGS SHALL NEVER BE MOVED. 3. 1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such is common to man: but God WHO IS FAITHFUL, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will WITH THE TEMPTATION ALSO MAKE A WAY OF ESCAPE, that ye may be able to bear it. My brother, your wife will have to give an account for her actions, but as you odviously know so will you. God is merciful and has made a way of escape and has promised by the Psalm that He will comfort you through your faithfulness to your committment. MPA no one here believes your situation is easy, and no one here believes you are totally responsible. It is just useless and even unGodly for any of us to discuss your wife without her presence. It will seem unfair when you are carnal in your thinking, but in the spirit we cease to be self concerned. You have grown weary with well doing. You only have two choices..walk in the flesh or walk in the spirit. As a born again believer you do have the choice. God can provide the comfort you need to remain faithful and joyful. In my prayers dear brother! |
||||||
859 | Did Jesus suffer in hell when he died? | Luke 23:46 | gracefull | 66558 | ||
Justme... I respectfully disagree... IN Jesus |
||||||
860 | Did Jesus suffer in hell when he died? | Luke 23:46 | gracefull | 66557 | ||
Justme... I speak what I believe and do offer scripture..You do not agree..As long as your 'rebuttals' are scriptural and you recoginze everyone's right to study for themselves, which is not what you demonstrated in any of your posts to me. I am sure some wise seekers will recognize that we are all mere humans offering our insight and that truth is 'revealed'. In Jesus |
||||||
Result pages: << First < Prev [ 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 ] Next > Last [46] >> |