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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: gracefull Ordered by Verse |
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161 | Why do people fast? | Judg 20:26 | gracefull | 75460 | ||
Isaiah 58 is an excellent discourse on fasting. One can fast anything. To fast something that is hindering your walk, TV, sports, whatever we love that needs to be disciplined in our life, and to bring our flesh into submission, and that time should be spent with the Lord in prayer and the Word. Isaiah 58 explains what God considers an acceptable fast and also states the benefits of such a fast. God bless |
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162 | HOW WAS THE SACRFAICE DEFILED | 1 Sam 2:12 | gracefull | 73369 | ||
The key scripture is vers 12 Eli's sons were wicked men; they did not know the LORD. God had an established legal proceedure and the sons of Eli had no regard for God, no fear. The sacrafice was to be BOILED and the priest's servant was to insert a 3 pronged fork(trinity symbolism) and whatever was pulled up belonged to the priest. The sons of Eli decided they did not want the sacrifice to be boiled and threatened any of the people who opposed. They became arrogant to the point that they had no regard for God. |
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163 | Who is compelling us when we sin? | 1 Sam 13:12 | gracefull | 80553 | ||
Despite the power (little power) of Satan man chooses his destiny. 2 corinthians 2:14-17 What is more, their minds were made stonelike; for to this day the same veil remains over them when they read the Old Covenant; it has not been unveiled, because only by Messiah is the veil taken away. Yes, till today, whenever Moshe(Moses) is read, a veil lies over their heart. "BUT." says the Torah(law), "whenever someone turns to Adonai, the veil is taken away.".Now Adonai in this text means the Spirit. And where the Spirit of Adonai is, there is freedom. So all of us with faces unveiled, see as in a mirror the glory of the Lord; and we are being changed into His image, from one degree of glory to the nest, by Adonai the Spirit. Man chooses...God empowers God bless, |
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164 | Who is compelling us when we sin? | 1 Sam 13:12 | gracefull | 80554 | ||
PS Although Jesus has broken the power of Satan in the life of the believer (He whom the Son sets free is free indeed John 8:32-36), we are responsible for searching out the conditions of God's covenant with us through Jesus. By doing this we learn to recognize the deceptions of Satan. The truth of God's Word in our hearts by the Holy Spirit gives us discernment to recoginze which voice we are hearing. God bless |
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165 | Medium summons Samuel? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80020 | ||
Why was this medium able to bring Samuel from the holding place? Any observations apprecciated. God bless |
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166 | Medium summons Samuel? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80029 | ||
Thank you csmith.. You bring up a good point to discuss. Was the medium simply a tool God used to deliver the message? Possibly, but that raises some other questions. 1. Earlier verses and even Samuel comments that God was silent to Saul due to his disobedience. Saul sought the medium because God would not speak to him (through any of the prophets). If God had wanted to speak to Saul, He could have spoke to him through a prophet, not a medium. 2. Saul did not say to Saul the God was speaking to him, but reaffirmed that God was not going to talk to Saul, but Samuel knew Saul's fate and shared it with him. Thanks for your thoughts. God bless |
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167 | Was a Prophet Raised up at this time? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80035 | ||
1 Samuel 28:6 indicates that there were prophets in which Saul sought. god spoke to Saul neither by dreams or prophets. So I would say yes. God bless |
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168 | Was a Prophet Raised up at this time? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80036 | ||
Sorry-God spoke not to Saul..not god.. | ||||||
169 | Was a Prophet Raised up at this time? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80051 | ||
Only that I failed to capitalize the 'g' in God. I try to be particular about that. |
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170 | What was the answer? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80124 | ||
In Genesis, God gave man(Adam) authority over the earth. Genesis 1:26-28 Prior to this time, Satan ruled here. When Adam sinned, he returned the authority to Satan. Satan actually did still have authority here until Jesus took it back. Acts 2:24 Colossians 1:9-13 9 For this reason also, (21) since the day we heard of it, (22) we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the (23) knowledge of His will in all spiritual (24) wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will (25) walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, (26) to please Him in all respects, (27) bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 (28) strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; (29) joyously 12 giving thanks to (30) the Father, who has qualified us to share in (31) the inheritance of the saints in (32) Light 13 For He rescued us from the (33) domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of (34) His beloved Son, God bless |
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171 | What was the answer? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80152 | ||
Hi Ed, At this point I retract my statement that Satan had authoritity on the earth before Adam. And will do more research before returning to this thread to post my conclusion. However, on the statement that Adam surrendered authority to Satan has much scriptural basis, and that Jesus the Christ took back the keys to death, hell and the grave and gave authority to men is the Gospel. But I do not have time to address them at the moment. The scripture already posted will have to suffice for now. To narrow the field of discussion, what is your view? God bless |
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172 | What was the answer? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80159 | ||
Thank you Ed. I will have to print these and review. Purhaps tonight or tomorrow I can get back to you.. What is your view of Samuel being called back by the medium? Your input may help our Bible study. God bless |
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173 | What was the answer? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80222 | ||
Hi Ed. "Hint he was to watch over the garden." Genesis 1 26 Then God said, "Let (1) Us make (2) man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them (3) rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." Ed, the scripture in Colossians 1:13 says He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transfeed us into the Kingdom of His dear Son. Acts 26:18 "...I am sending you to open the eyes; so that they will turn from the power (jurisdiction, authority) of the Adversary to God.." Ephesians 1:21 "..far above principalities and powers..." We are looking at 'delegation' not usurping authority. God's supremacy is not, nor has ever been in question, but He by covenant has delegated His people to rise above the authority(dominion) of Satan. From verse 13 of Colossians it would seem that before Jesus, all mankind was held captive by Satan through our sin nature. In light of this when did man come under Satan's dominion and NEED a redeemer if not at the fall of Adam? Let me ask you...Where did the dead in faith go before Jesus was raised from the dead? No doubt they died 'in faith' awaiting the promise...Yeshua! Our sin nature made us subject to Satan. Jesus' redemptive work transfered us from Satan's kingdom to the Kingdom of God. Unfortunately, many of God's people's lives are stil captive to Satan through his lies(not captive from eternal life, but captive from deliverance and victory in this life)not realizing Jesus has already delivered them. AGAIN: God's supremacy is not, nor has ever been in question, but He by covenant has delegated His people to rise above the authority(dominion) of Satan. God has NEVER not been final authority, and by His final authority He provided His covenant. Neither Satan nor man can undo the covenant God made. Man can reject it...but man can not undo it. As I sated when I first came to the forum...God IN His sovereignty established covenants (with conditions to be met by both parties) with man from Adam to us(through Jesus) and He honors His covenant with His life to all that enter in through the blood by faith. God bless |
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174 | What was the answer? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80228 | ||
Yes, I realized later that radioman had responded. Yesterday my attentions were divided and that is not a good time to get into a 'deep' discussion. Forgive me for the error. I do not agree with your conclusion because 1.God could have spoken to Saul through other prophets,(or a donkey) scripture says Saul sought this. 2. For God to choose to use a medium which He has forbidden places Him in the position of compromiseing His word and also would make the statement that He communicates through mediums encouraging people to seek them out. This would be a violation of God's own command NOT to seek mediums. The medium was not a prophet of God, but rather a servant of Satan at the time. Whether she turned or not later is not stated. This occcurance clearly conveys the message that Satan had authority to beckon souls from the dead because they were still under his jurisdiction due to the fall of Adam. Although they died in faith, until Jesus redeemed them, they were held captive. God bless |
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175 | What was the answer? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80231 | ||
'Some believe the witch worked a miracle by demonic powers and actually brought Samuel back from the dead. In support of this view, there are certain passages that seem to indicate that demons have the power to perform lying signs and wonders (Matt. 7:22; 2 Cor. 11:14; 2 Thess. 2:9-10; Rev. 16:14). This view is unlikely, since Scripture also reveals that death is final (Hebrews 9:27), the dead cannot return (2 Samuel 12:23 and Luke 16:24-27), and demons cannot usurp or overpower God's authority over life and death (Job 1:10-12). 1.Demons cannot usurp God's authority, which is why one must ask by whose authority did this medium call up Samuel? 2. 2 Samuel 12 23 "But now he has died; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? (1) I will go to him, but (2) he will not return to me." This is speaking of raising the dead not calling back the spirit of someone...however, since Jesus did raise the dead, we know that dead can indeed be raised. 26 'And besides all this, between us and you there is a great chasm fixed, so that those who wish to come over from here to you will not be able, and that none may cross over from there to us.' What is this 'chism' or gulf dividing? Bothe the rich man and Lazurus are dead. When the rich man asks Lazurus about sending someone to his living relatives the response is that they will not hear even one from the dead. Neither of these verses substantiate the statement that the dead CAN'T be called back. I will have to post a Part 2 and Part 3 in discussing the other two interpretations. This is a good discussion now. Thank you radioman for bringing the discussion back to Biblical comparisons! There is hope for the forum! God bless |
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176 | What was the answer? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80232 | ||
"As we all know, Satan is not the warden down in hell, running the place." Paraphrase 'Satan in not the warden living in hell, and running the earth.' Is this a correct rendering of your statement? If so my response is this.... How do you describe principalities, powers, and the rulers of darkness... Yes indeed Colossians states that all were created by God for His purpose...but that does not mean they do not have delegated authority. Odviously they do because it was necessary to 'deliver us from their dominion'. God bless |
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177 | What was the answer? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80255 | ||
And if Satan had control why did he allow the spirit to give God's message not one of his own like "Saul your doing great! Your showing God who is in control." Good question....my response would be that Samuel would not lie. This was Samuel, not some denomic imitation. But you bring up an interesting point..If Satan had authority to bring up Samuel's soul but not to control his words... "Before Jesus when a person died his soul went to Hades either to the hot dry side or to Abraham's bosom just as God desired not Satan. After Jesus the unrighteous still do to the hot dry place while we go to be with the Lord again just as God desires." I agree, but if they were not under Satan's domain why did they not simply go to heaven? Why did they have to go to the holding place? Was it because they were still seperated from God by sin? "Your example of the donkey doesn't encourage us to go talk to donkey's so why say it would encourage us to use mediums." My point was more to the fact that God would not do something he forbade us to do. He had options that did not violate His Word. God would not use a medium because He would be contradicting His own command. He would have used some/any other source rather than violate His own Word. "God often uses things that aren't in agreement with Him to accomplish His will. God used a whore Rahab, He used liar and deceiver Jacob. God even used a dying theif hanging on a cross to show us His mercy." Your use of these as examples tells me that you do not understand. God did not 'prostitue' Himself with a prostitute, God did not 'lie' with Jacob, and God was not a sinner dying on the cross. All these people acted on truth...Rahab assisted God's men by faith and her life was spared, Jacob obeyed God's commands and led Israel to victory in the Promised Land, the sinner repented...and was forgiven. The spiritist was not acting in obedience to God but was committing a grave act against Him. " 'Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God. (Whole Chapter: Leviticus 19 In context: Leviticus 19:30-32) Leviticus 20:6 " 'I will set my face against the person who turns to mediums and spiritists to prostitute himself by following them, and I will cut him off from his people. (Whole Chapter: Leviticus 20 In context: Leviticus 20:5-7) Leviticus 20:27 " 'A man or woman who is a medium or spiritist among you must be put to death. You are to stone them; their blood will be on their own heads.' " (Whole Chapter: Leviticus 20 In context: Leviticus 20:26-28) Deuteronomy 18:11 or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. (Whole Chapter: Deuteronomy 18 In context: Deuteronomy 18:10-12) [Lev 18:21; 2 Kin 16:3; 17:17] He made his son pass through the fire, [Lev 19:26, 31; Deut 18:10-14] practiced witchcraft and used divination, and dealt with mediums and spiritists. He did much evil in the sight of the LORD provoking Him to anger. (Whole Chapter: 2 Kings 21 In context: 2 Kings 21:5-7) 2 Kings 23:24 Moreover, Josiah removed [Lev 19:31; 2 Kin 21:6] the mediums and the spiritists and the [Gen 31:19 mg] teraphim and [2 Kin 21:11, 21] the idols and all the abominations that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem, [Deut 18:10-22] that he might confirm the words of the law which were written [2 Kin 22:8] in the book that Hilkiah the priest found in the house of the LORD. (Whole Chapter: 2 Kings 23 In context: 2 Kings 23:23-25) 1 Chronicles 10:13 [1 Sam 13:13, 14; 15:23] So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against the LORD, because of the word of the LORD which he did not keep; and also [Lev 19:31; 20:6; 1 Sam 28:7] because he asked counsel of a medium, making inquiry of it, (Whole Chapter: 1 Chronicles 10 In context: 1 Chronicles 10:12-14) 2 Chronicles 33:6 [2 Chr 28:3] He made his sons pass through the fire in the valley of Ben-hinnom; and he practiced witchcraft, used divination, practiced sorcery and [Lev 19:31; 20:27] dealt with mediums and spiritists. He did much evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. (Whole Chapter: 2 Chronicles 33 In context: 2 Chronicles 33:5-7) And many more....God cannot give commandment then violate it Himself, because violating His commands is sin and He cannot sin. God bless |
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178 | What was the answer? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80269 | ||
Hi Nicholson... In reading the post from #7801 All the explanations seem to lack scriptural soundness. 1. Denies that souls can be summoned. However, here scripture gives no statement or even leaves room for assumption that this is not real and that Samuel did not actually come forth. A lying wonder 2 The second view states that this was a denomic spirit impersonating Samuel. This too is an unscriptural assumption. (based on context) 3.God allowed Samuel to come forth through the medium... Let's clarify one thing here...a medium is someone who summons spirits to embody them...Saul did not see Samuel on the medium who had Samuel's conciousness... She screeched because she recognized Saul and thought he was going to kill her. Were there other instances where mediums satanic powers are verified? None of the 'possibilities' allow for Satan actually having authority due to the fall of Adam yet scripture here seems to leave no other possible conclusion. Do you have more scripture I can use to study this issue deeper? All input appreciated..I will leave for awhile but will be back soon. God bless |
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179 | What was the answer? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80270 | ||
radioman No doubt all authority is from God...but denial of delegated authority does not disagree with this..Nor does it at any time not acknowledge God as final authority.... God's final authority is not in question as you and Ed seem to believe. |
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180 | What was the answer? | 1 Sam 28:12 | gracefull | 80288 | ||
Part 2 "Why did God choose to do it this way I don’t know." God ceased speaking to Saul. Saul chose to seek out the medium...did God know what he would do? Surely...did God tell him to do it? No Did God bring Samuel back? Scripture says the medium called him back. Would God use a medium forbidden by Himself? No... "But I do know Satan can not bring people back from the dead. He might deceive someone into thinking he can by letting you see one of his demons or an apparition, but this passage says Samuel appeared not an apparition." As my husband and I discussed this evening when discussing this chapter in 1 Samuel...when scripture clashes with our beliefs we have two choices, submit our beliefs to the Holy Spirit for correction or disallow the scripture. Your belief that Satan had no authority clashes with the fact that in scripture a woman under demonic authority called back one from the dead and this one from the dead did indeed speak of the future. But a sinner when they are in their sin are under Satan's jurisdiction. When Jesus died and went to Abraham's bosom and preached, Samuel no doubt believed and the authority was broken, but until then he was held captive to death and hell. My conclusion: 1 Samuel clearly states that Saul went to the medium because God has ceased to speak to him. The medium was forbidden by God so God would not have spoken through or used the medium because His own Word forbade it.(For God to violate His own law would make Him a sinner) so the authority the medium used must have been from Satan. The medium called forth Samuel (not an aparition or a familiar spirit). Samuel spoke to Saul reaffirming that God had stripped him of his kingdom and that he and his sons would die the next day. Colossians 2:9-10 "For in Him (Messiah), bdily, lives the fullness of all that god is. And it is in union with Him that you have been made full-He is the head of every rule and authority." In union with Him...we are the body and He is the head, and Satan is under the feet! Out of union with Him? You decide... God bless |
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