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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: james210 Ordered by Verse |
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21 | God's view of Masturbation | Matt 5:28 | james210 | 132300 | ||
Often, if not everytime, lustful thoughts will accompany it. God says that lust is the same as adultery, and that we should not commit adultery. "Whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart." Matt 5:28 "Thou shalt not commit adultery." Ex 20:14 I hope this helps. |
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22 | Can unbelievers pray to God? | Matt 5:45 | james210 | 133179 | ||
See Post ID# 133176 | ||||||
23 | Did Mary remain a virgin? | Matt 12:47 | james210 | 132773 | ||
Although Mary was a virgin at Jesus's conception and birth (Luke 1:26-38), she could have and did have children after Jesus: "Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother's name Mary, and aren't his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas?" Matt 13:55 (NIV) "Someone told him, Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you." Matthew 12:47 (NIV) This was not a sin, because she was married when she had sexual relations with her own husband. This also does not mean that she wasn't a virgin when Jesus was conceived. She just had more children after Jesus. |
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24 | Did Mary remain a virgin? | Matt 12:47 | james210 | 132868 | ||
JCrichton said "I find it interesting that some adamantly interprete the Bible according to only one particular view," I was just taking what I read in the Bible at face value. At the same time, it's interesting that you base your conclusion in part on the Catholic Church's teaching. Could there be other interpretations to 'brother/sister'? Sure, but I'll stick with 'brother' meaning a true brother. It holds to Scripture that Mary could have had other children, and this in no way takes away from the virgin birth or the divinity of Jesus Christ. Thanks for your comments, James |
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25 | Did Mary remain a virgin? | Matt 12:47 | james210 | 132885 | ||
Matt 12:46 While He was still speaking to the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. Matt 12:47 Someone said to Him, "Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to You." Matt 12:48 But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said, "Who is My mother and who are My brothers?" Matt 12:49 And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, "Behold My mother and My brothers! Looking at this passage we can eliminate some of the options of what 'brother' means when the people are telling Jesus his mother and brothers are outside wanting to speak with Him. Certainly if in verse 46 the term meant fellow countrymen, all men, or apostles, Jesus would not have made the comment in verses 48 and 49. |
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26 | Did Mary remain a virgin? | Matt 12:47 | james210 | 132898 | ||
You misunderstood what I was saying. I was saying that in v49 Jesus calls His disciples His brothers. My point is, why did he have to make such a distinction IF the people were telling Him that His disciples were outside? The 'brothers' outside could not have been His disciples, so we can eliminate that as one of the possible meanings of 'brother' in verse 47. That's all I was saying. James |
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27 | What is the biblical def of apostle | Luke 6:13 | james210 | 133184 | ||
Luke 6 13 And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; Hebrews 3 1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; Acts 1 25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. 26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. An apostle is a 'special messenger', especially Christ's first twelve, Paul, and Christ himself (see above). Their message was/is the Gospel. |
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28 | What is the biblical def of apostle | Luke 6:13 | james210 | 133234 | ||
Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 1 Corinthians 1:1 Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 1 Corinthians 9:1 Am I am not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? 2 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: Galatians 1:1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; 2 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 Timothy 1:11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; --- Although the Bible never says Paul was 'numbered with the eleven' to replace Judas as Matthias was (Acts 1:26), every letter except Philippians, both Thessalonians, and Philemon Paul introduces himself as an 'apostle'. |
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29 | Why 153 fish? | John 21:11 | james210 | 132031 | ||
What is the significance of the specific number of fish (153) that they caught? I know that numbers often have meaning in the Bible (7,12,etc). | ||||||
30 | who wrote acts? | Acts 1:1 | james210 | 132761 | ||
Scripture points to Luke as the author of acts. Here's the beginning of Luke's account of the Gospel: "It seemed good and desirable to me, [and so I have determined] also after having searched out diligently and followed all things closely and traced accurately the course from the highest to the minutest detail from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus" Luke 1:3 Here's the beginning of Acts: "IN THE former account [which I prepared], O Theophilus, I made [a continuous report] dealing with all the things which Jesus began to do and to teach" Acts 1:1 Both are written by Luke to give an account for Theophilus. |
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31 | did Jesus desend to hell and preach | Acts 2:31 | james210 | 133011 | ||
Acts 2:31 (KJV): "He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption." 1 Peter 3:19: "By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;" Here, 'hell' is actually translated from the word 'Hades' (the Amplified Bible leaves it alone). Hades is the abode of the dead. Often when people think of hell they think of 'Gehenna' which is a place of torment, another word that is translated into 'hell'. Looking at the parable in Luke 16 with the rich man and Lazarus, it seems that Hades consists both of a place of torment and a place of 'paradise'. This makes sense in light of the fact that Jesus said that the thief on the cross would be with Him in paradise (Luke 23:43). In Revelation 20-21, Scripture states that Hades itself will be thrown into the Lake of Fire with all of those whose names are not written in the Book of Life. We (as born-again believers) will be bodily resurrected and rule with Christ. The 'spirits in prison' mentioned in Peter's letter could be either fallen angels or actual people waiting to be ressurected as seen in Revelation. This is probably more than you wanted to know. I've seen different views on this subject, so take it for what it's worth. Sorry if I confused you. |
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32 | Who are "they" in this verse? | Acts 5:12 | james210 | 132556 | ||
It looks like 'they' refers to the apostles. The only other possibility that I see would that 'they' could be referring to the people, but it would not make sense for all the people to agree to meet together at the covered porch. Read with verse 13, this makes sense. | ||||||
33 | Why is Acts 8:37 in KJV and not NIV | Acts 8:37 | james210 | 132918 | ||
Some manuscripts don't have this verse. Some versions (such as the Amplified Bible) don't leave out this verse but put a footnote noting that some manuscripts did not have this verse. Here's a good page full of articles on this topic: http://www.chick.com/information/bibleversions/ |
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34 | Is James the first pope? | Acts 15:13 | james210 | 132903 | ||
I think he was just an apostle with great leadership capiblities. There's no place in Scripture that mentions popes, but the Roman Catholic Church claims that Peter was the first pope. Where this is in Scripture is yet to be seen. | ||||||
35 | councils decision in acts 15 | Acts 15:24 | james210 | 132882 | ||
The apostles once again affirm that it is by God's grace we have salvation, not by being circumcised or keeping any other part of the Law: Acts 15 10 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? 11 But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. The apostles then write a letter to a group of Gentile believers to make sure they know this (v 24): "Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment" Is this what you're asking about? |
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36 | THE PURPOSE OF THE LAW | Rom 7:7 | james210 | 132988 | ||
THE PURPOSE OF THE LAW Paul once again gives us the purpose of the Law in this verse. The Law is given that we may know our sin. We should use the Law in sharing the Good News to show the sinful state of man and then show man's need for a Savior from God's Judgment. |
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37 | Will baptism alone save us? | Rom 8:9 | james210 | 131998 | ||
There are two types of baptism: by water, and by the Spirit. I believe you are referring to water baptism. Water baptism does not even play a part in salvation, much less save us in itself. Ephesians 2:8-9 says: "For it is by free grace (God's unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ's salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God; Not because of works [not the fulfillment of the Law's demands], lest any man should boast. [It is not the result of what anyone can possibly do, so no one can pride himself in it or take glory to himself.]" God's grace, and that alone saves us. Our faith does not save us, but it is the means by which we accept God's gift. If we add any requirement to salvation (such as baptism), we are saying that we can earn our salvation. The above verses refute that assertion. Also note that the thief on the cross next to Jesus was not baptized, yet Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43) |
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38 | A well balanced church | Rom 16:17 | james210 | 132910 | ||
Here's some scripture regarding those who don't uphold essential doctrine: Romans 16 17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. I found this passage that describes what characteristics leaders in the church should have: 1 Timothy 3 1 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. Here's two passages regarding the authority of Scripture (regarding essential doctrine such as the bodily resurrection of Jesus). 1 Corinthians 15 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 2 Timothy 3 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: |
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39 | Homosexuality, sin or not? | 1 Cor 6:9 | james210 | 132712 | ||
First off, God says lust is the same as adultery (Matt 5:28) and adultery is a sin (Ex 20:14). Any sexual activity outside the Biblical definition of marriage is a sin. Let's first see what marriage is: --- Matthew 19 4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, 5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? --- From my interpretation this seems to be saying that marriage is the union of one man and one woman. Any sexual activity outside of this (including homosexual acts) is considered adultery. Lust (including lusting for those who are the same sex as one's self) is considered adultery. Here's some scripture that is a little more clear on the subject: --- 1 Corinthians 6 9 Do you not know that the unrighteous and the wrongdoers will not inherit or have any share in the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived (misled): neither the impure and immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor those who participate in homosexuality, 10 Nor cheats (swindlers and thieves), nor greedy graspers, nor drunkards, nor foulmouthed revilers and slanderers, nor extortioners and robbers will inherit or have any share in the kingdom of God. --- In this passage those who practice homosexuality are called 'unrighteous' and are included in the group of those who won't inherit the kingdom. The items in this list have one thing in common - they are sinners who didn't repent and trust in Christ. |
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40 | Homosexuality, sin or not? | 1 Cor 6:9 | james210 | 132738 | ||
Thanks for your comments justme. --- Matthew 5 28 But I say to you that everyone who so much as looks at a woman with evil desire for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. --- From what I can see, Jesus was saying that lusting and committing adultery are one in the same. Would one be guilty of adultery if one even just thought about committing it? Yes. For this is the entire purpose of the Law, so that we will find ourselves guilty and repent and trust in Christ (Romans 3:19, Romans 7:7). Jesus was saying that He doesn't just want you to have the appearance of keeping His commandments, but He desires truth within (see Psalm 51:6 below). As far as indulging in sin if we're already guilty, you can think about it this way: Couldn't you say that since you've already sinned (lied, not put God first, etc), you might as well not stop sinning since God's Law has already condemned you? That shouldn't be our attituted in light of the command to repent (Luke 13:3). --- Mark 7 18 And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him; 19 Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats? 20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: 23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. Psalm 51 6 Behold, You desire truth in the inner being... --- As far as there being 'levels' of sin, I've never really seen anything in the Bible saying there is. If you've broken one of God's Laws, you've broken them all. In fact my username, james210, comes from the verse James 2:10: --- James 2 10 For whosoever keeps the Law [as a] whole but stumbles and offends in one [single instance] has become guilty of [breaking] all of it. --- I hope I made sense in all of this. James |
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