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541 | Appointed times, habitation boundaries | Acts 17:26 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169264 | ||
Am I reading this correctly (Acts 17:26-27)? Is this saying that the appointed times and habitation boundaries are designed to cause mankind to seek God? If so, what is it about the appointed times and habitation boundaries that give cause for mankind to seek God? | ||||||
542 | Appointed times, habitation boundaries | Acts 17:26 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169316 | ||
Hello ldaw942 and thank you for taking the time to respond! I really do appreciate you trying to help me understand this. God Bless! Steve |
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543 | Appointed times, habitation boundaries | Acts 17:26 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169335 | ||
Thanks! Just so you know, my struggle was trying to understand why the appointed times and habitation boundaries would cause mankind to seek God. I did not doubt that they would because the scriptures say this is why God did it that way. I was just trying to understand how this would cause mankind to seek God. Genesis 11:1-9 helps explain this! Again, thanks for your feedback! Steve |
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544 | Appointed times, habitation boundaries | Acts 17:26 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169343 | ||
Hey Brother! I would agree that knowing this is how God designed it, that this way was His will for it to be like this helps us that know Him already. But that doesn't address those that don't know Him. Verse 27 NASB, "that they would seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him..." Wouldn't this mean they did not know Him? If so, then there is something about being split into nations that give cause to mankind to seek God. Genesis 11:1-9 helped clear that up for me. There may be more to this then I yet understand. But this passage of scripture helps me better understand why. For as one people they were looking to themselves and in danger of foolishly thinking they could do all things for themselves. God's commandment to man was to "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth." (Genesis 9:1). Yet mankind was attempting to prevent themselves from being "scattered abroad over the face of the whole earth." (Genesis 11:4). God had a reason for scattering mankind over His earth. According to Genesis 11:27, it was so we may seek God and possibly we might find Him. Genesis 11:6 NASB "The LORD said, 'Behold, they are one people, and they all have the same language. And this is what they began to do, and now nothing which they purpose to do will be impossible for them'." Mankind was turning to self and not seeking God. Left to our own we would think there no need for God. The scriptures point to that. But there is something about mankind being separated into different nations that give cause to us seeking God. It's possible that the struggles of different nations and the conflicts between nations are good examples to us (mankind) that we are but men and there is something much bigger out there that is responsible for all we see and know. Steve |
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545 | everlasting kingdom | Acts 17:26 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202255 | ||
Esdras, There is no biblical foundation for such! It seems to me scripture teaches just the opposite. I think it is safe to say based on what we find in scripture and see from mankind over the years he has walked this earth that we have yet to learn as a whole what sin does to us and to the creation as a whole. Scripture teaches us we are sinners desperately in need of a saviour (Romans 3:23). Mankind does not have within himself the ability to cleanse himself or change his sinfulness nor the ability to change his ways without the intervention of God (1 Corinthians 2:14, Romans 8:5-8, John 6:44-45). And we have no excuse because it is mankind that has sinned and suppressed the truth in unrighteousness (Romans 1:18-21). Given that, I see no hope for mankind at all without God Himself intervening! God has appointed our times and boundaries (Acts 17:26) and certainly mankind has no power to change that despite how highly man thinks of himself. God has declared to mankind to repent because He has FIXED a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through Christ Jesus (Acts 17:30-31). So no! Mankind for the most part can’t even recognize the problem much less correct it. The everlasting kingdom is that of the only one who was, is and ever will be and that is the Lord God! Psalms 145:13 (NASB) Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your dominion endures throughout all generations. Steve |
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546 | Do pagans have the chance you have | Acts 17:30 | humbledbyhisgrace | 180991 | ||
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547 | Seven Churches in Asia | Acts 17:31 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202609 | ||
call2faith, God has sent the message long ago! And not only the message, but the greatest and clearest sign mankind could ever be shown. Acts 17:30-31 (NASB) 17:30 "Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent, 17:31 because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead." 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 (NASB) 15:1 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 15:2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 15:3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 15:4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 15:5 and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 15:6 After that He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep; 15:7 then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles; 15:8 and last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me also. Steve |
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548 | ... | Acts 18:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 195667 | ||
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549 | Nazorite vows - who all took | Acts 18:18 | humbledbyhisgrace | 208488 | ||
Greetings peacebestill! According to the law of the Nazirite, when the days of separation are fulfilled (Numbers 6:13) the Nazirite shall then among other things (Numbers 6:13-17) shave his head of hair (Numbers 6:18). So Paul getting his head shaved does not exclude the vow from being the Nazirite vow. If indeed the vow was a Nazirite vow, it would be part of the requirements of the Nazirite law to do so. Steve |
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550 | please help. | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 156844 | ||
talmid, Please explain how Luke 14:26 is the foundation of being a Christian. Also, if you would explain, why you would point this verse out to someone that is questioning their faith as the foundation of being a Christian and not put it into context. |
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551 | What considered "The Romans Road" | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 181032 | ||
Greetings! The “Romans Road” is list of verses from the book of Romans people use to share the gospel of Christ with the lost in hopes of leading them to the Lord Jesus. Here is a list of web sites you can reference for more info. http://www.romansroad.com/id49.htm http://www.allaboutgod.com/Roman-Road.htm http://www.pfbaptistpress.org/301.htm Hope this helps! By Faith, Steve |
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552 | Refer to Romans 11:28-29 | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 191611 | ||
Greetings begbie! Study this and I think it will help you understand. This was taken from the Bible Knowledge Commentary "11:28-29. Here Paul summarized God’s dealings with Israel and with the Gentiles. In order for God to bring the gospel to Gentiles He had to deal with Israel corporately as enemies. But in relation to God’s choice (election) of Abraham and His covenant with him and the patriarchs, Israel is beloved. Because God chose Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (cf. 9:6-13), He loves the nation and will carry through on His promises. This is another reason Israel’s hardening must be temporary (cf. 11:15, 22-25) and she must finally be saved corporately: God chose her. And God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable (lit., “for not repented of are the grace-gifts and the calling of God”). He does not revoke what He has given or whom He has chosen (“call” means election and salvation; cf. 1:6; 8:30). 11:30-32. The Gentiles to whom Paul wrote were at one time disobedient to God, but in this Age of Grace Gentiles (you) have now received mercy. When Adam disobeyed (5:19) all were constituted sinners because all humanity sinned in Adam (5:12). (Cf. “disobedient” in Eph. 2:2; 5:6; and “disobedience” in Heb. 4:6, 11.) Israel (they) is now corporately disobedient to God so that when God’s mercy to the Gentiles (you) reaches its full number (Rom. 11:25), Israel will again receive mercy (cf. vv. 26-27). God’s ultimate purpose is to have mercy on... all. To do so justly God has bound (synekleisen, “enclosed, shut in on all sides”) all men over to disobedience. “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (3:23). “Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin” (3:9), so that “there is no difference” (3:22). When the Gentiles rejected God and disobeyed Him (1:17-21), God chose Abraham and his descendants as His special people. Now the disobedience of the Jews enables God to show mercy to the Gentiles. Then, when that purpose is achieved, He will again show mercy to Israel corporately." —Bible Knowledge Commentary Steve |
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553 | Would his heart not be humbled? | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 191898 | ||
If one is called to teach the word of God Is he concerned with his own glory? Does he do so in a condescending way? Does he do so as if he is the authority on scripture? Does he approach it as if he is the only one who knows anything at all about God's word? What affect does pride have on his effectiveness to teach? Would his heart not be humbled at what God has called him to do and be obedient, humbled and gracious in that calling? Thoughts? Steve |
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554 | Would his heart not be humbled? | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 191913 | ||
Greetings John! The questions were for a purpose and your response to them emphasize the importance for one to be mindful of these things. Good stuff!!! Thank you! Steve |
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555 | Would his heart not be humbled? | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 192076 | ||
Greetings Val! Thanks for responding! By the way, you used an interesting scripture to respond with. I'm not sure what you meant by this scripture in regards to the questions. Notice I started the questions off with "If one is called to teach the word of God" By this, I mean called of God. God has gifted the person to teach His word. Considering this, do you think the scripture you offered applies to the questions? If so, how? By the way, I do love the fact you use much scripture in your post so don't be discourage by my questions. Some times the intent or meaning of what you are trying to say with scripture does not always come across without your thoughts to go with it. So I'm left a bit confused on the point you are trying to get across with the scripture you used and I don't want to assume :-) Thanks, Steve |
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556 | Would his heart not be humbled? | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 192112 | ||
Val, Your response does not answer the question. It appears as if you are making a statement instead. Let me try again and see if this will help. My new question to you is, do you think James is speaking to men called of God to teach his word in James 3:1? My thoughts on this is no! The reason I say no is considering the fact it is God who calls and God who gifts, certainly James would not be encouraging those called of God and gifted to teach to go against the will of God (i.e. think twice about using your gift to teach because you "will incur a stricter judgment."). So, when James says "Let not many of you become teachers" and follows this with a warning of the "stricter judgment" for teachers it does not stand to reason he would be speaking to those called by God and gifted to teach. Your thoughts? Steve |
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557 | Would his heart not be humbled? | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 192125 | ||
Hi Val, Thanks for responding! I agree that what James says in the last part of the verse "knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment" applies to all who teach the word regardless if they are called to teach or not but it would seem to me the first part of the verse gives us a good indication of who he was not speaking to :-) At least it seems this way to me! Anyway, thanks for responding. God Bless, Steve |
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558 | An interesting discussion/question | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 205021 | ||
Steven, Claiming the truth in and of itself does not make it true. If the claim falls short of the measure (Scripture) it can easily be discounted as nothing more then an empty claim to truth. Their is a reason the claim is considered unorthodox, it falls short of the measure! The greater concern here would be that one would hold to that which does not measure up. Steve |
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559 | An interesting discussion/question | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 205075 | ||
Your still spouting the teachings of the Jehovah Witnesses cult which are not allowed on this forum! |
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560 | An interesting discussion/question | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 205079 | ||
Greetings Val! I'm sure your probably aware the teaching colt pushed is a Jehovah's Witnesses teaching. Just wanted to say good eye on your part! We are seeing a lot of false teachings being pushed on the forum right now. Glad you are here to help redirect and correct :-) Steve |
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