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861 | where should i start reading bible | Rom 1:16 | jlhetrick | 155090 | ||
I recommend Mark because Mark was recommended to me by bro. Billy Graham. His rational if I remember right was: that the book of Mark is a fast moving account of much of the work of Christ that demonstrates His diety, power and glory. It is also the shortest of the gospels and once completed it might give you a sense of accomplishment and encourage you to continue. I would include a daily reading from the books of Proverbs and Psalms as well. These books, among other things, impart both inspiration and wisdom. After this you might continue reading daily from both the Old and the New Testaments. Start at the beginning, read the story of creation and watch the plan of salvation unfold on the pages of both testaments. You will likely get very different advise from others. I'm not sure there is necessarily a wrong way and a particularly right way. I would make the argument though that starting with one of the Gospels should be a priority in that it is in them that the fullness of the Glory of Christ is revealed. Hope this helps, God bless your journey. PS, are you saved? |
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862 | to live boldly for christ | Rom 1:16 | jlhetrick | 182177 | ||
Hello GHelen, Not quite sure what your asking, but perhaps the following will be helpful. Paul is not talking about being "ashamed" of himself, as I understand it. In looking at the previous verses, Paul's focus is on the power of the gospel message. Perhaps the following verses in Romans will shed light on this. Rom 1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the gospel , for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, "The righteous shall live by faith." ESV Paul understood this in a most sincere way to include having faith in the power of Christ's work and it's not being dependent on Paul's own life or death. Hope this helps, God bless, Jeff |
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863 | Professing to be wise... | Rom 1:22 | jlhetrick | 241444 | ||
This is very interesting. | ||||||
864 | Where did our conscience come from? | Rom 2:15 | jlhetrick | 178077 | ||
Hey Steve, thanks for that answer. It's amazing how simple an apparent complex topic becomes when it's illuminated by Scripture. Jeff |
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865 | Where did our conscience come from? | Rom 2:15 | jlhetrick | 178078 | ||
Hey Rebar, Welcome to the forum. Doc's post articulated that; but thanks for adding the chapter and verse. Great observation. Jeff |
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866 | Where did our conscience come from? | Rom 2:15 | jlhetrick | 178079 | ||
Excellent answer motivating lots of thought and consideration. Jeff |
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867 | Where did our conscience come from? | Rom 2:15 | jlhetrick | 178090 | ||
Hey Azure, It's good to go back so far in history in search of better understanding of the topic. I believe though, that the two questions at the end of your post are actually the same question stated slightly differently. Will you be more clear regarding your point please. God bless, Jeff |
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868 | Where did our conscience come from? | Rom 2:15 | jlhetrick | 178132 | ||
Hi again Azure, thanks for responding. Actually, I was more focused on your questions as I observed them to actually be asking the same thing while being presented as two different possibilities. I'll repost them here for reference. 1/ Do we get our conscience after the fall of Adam and Eve? or 2/ Was our conscience triggered after they after ate the forbbiden fruit from the knowledge tree? Is not the time "after the fall.." and "after they ate..." the same thing? Anyway, that is what I was asking for clarification on. I share your need for further exploration and understanding on this issue. How awesome is that sister? That even the apparent simple things regarding our relationship with our creator, can be so deeply explored and better understood. We could really go deep in the few verses in Romans and actually prepare many sermons and bible studies from them. But not to be derailed from the primary message; that of the consequences of unbelief. With that in mind, a very obvious parallel can be drawn between the passage in Romans and that in Genesis. Specifically, that of unbelief and the very definate consequences. Those spoken of in Romans knew God and were without excuse. Adam and Eve knew God and were without excuse. How much is attributed to conscience (that is, their sense of right and wrong)verses the "knowledge". In other words, Adam and Eve knew God, they knew the specific does and don'ts, and they knew the consequence of disobedience. So an appropriate question might be; without the experience of the fall and the experience of the consequence, how "in tune" was their "conscience"? My personal experience causes me to frame it this way. I consider my own disobedience throughout my lifetime. Along the way, my disobedience, and the consequences of that disobedience has lead to a true evolution in my relationship with God. I'll try to explain. At one point when I disobeyed, I ended up feeling guilty and ashamed. Defeated in a way and encouraged to do better. To work harder and be a more "successful" Christian. It was mostly mechanical and focused on my own effort. There was God, the expectations were clear, and "I" failed to fullful them. Now, the expectations are the same. The truth is the same. God is the same. But my conscience, my sense of right and wrong, is more tuned to those expectations. More in tune with the truth and more in tune with God. I guess what I'm saying is that while God created me with a conscience, He developed that conscience through a series of experiences. Not that the experiences created the truth, but rather, they served to draw me closer and closer to the truth. This all has lead to a better understanding of my own inability and my total dependence on God; the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It leaves me actually without excuse; and the closer I get to the truth of it, with a clearer conscience. The Cross, the blood... the resurrection. Very familiar words and considerations for all true Christians, while being made more and more understood and depended on all the time. God Bless, Jeff |
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869 | Where did our conscience come from? | Rom 2:15 | jlhetrick | 178393 | ||
Interesting indeed, and very insightful. Thanks! | ||||||
870 | How many aggelos on the head of a pin? | Rom 3:4 | jlhetrick | 171754 | ||
Hey! Kalos, Here is a suggestion. Why not begin a new topic yourself? Personally, I am not one who prefers to assume another's topic is not a worthy one. We are all at different levels/degrees in our knowledge and understanding of the Scriptures. I have only been a forum member for a little over a year; but I hope that the forum is not considered by some to be a place only for the advanced bible student.... By the way, I agree with the quote from Richard Baxter. I should add though, that I have learned a great deal through my participation in debate. Sometimes I have been convinced that I was accurate in my understanding. Other times I have found that I was missing the mark. In either case, I grew in the process. God bless, Jeff |
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871 | Need help on the law | Rom 3:20 | jlhetrick | 153184 | ||
Hello Momma2, The law here refers to the Ten Commandments which reflect God’s righteousness and character. In addition, the Israelites had the “bi-laws” given to them by Moses as rules for daily living that were intended to guide the Israelites in their keeping the law. There were something like 613 of these bi-laws and you can find them in the book of Exodus, I believe starting at chapter 21. The “deeds” of the law refers to a persons doing the “works” of the law. This means, generally speaking, carrying out the traditions, rules, regulations (bi-laws) established to keep one in a right-standing with the Ten Commandments and therefore with God. The law is the knowledge of sin in that it makes us aware of God’s expectations and his righteous and holy character. We are without excuse in our sin because God has given us a clear and specific identification and understanding of what sin is through the law. “Thou shalt not steal” is very clear. God is saying, it is wrong to steal. Therefore, through the law, we are made fully aware of what sin is, so, the law becomes knowledge of sin. “No flesh shall be justified in his sight” by the works of the law. We can not be justified (made righteous, in right standing with God, declared free of guilt regarding breaking the law) by our works. In other words, by trying to be good and keeping the rules. The bible teaches us that we are all sinners and fall short of God’s holy character and his requirements regarding sin (Romans 3:23) The bible says that the penalty for sin is death Romans 6:23, but the verse doesn’t stop there. It goes on to say, “but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”. So, because you are a sinner (just like me), and the penalty for a single sin is death (eternal separation from God and punishment in Hell) you and I need to be made righteous, free of sin in the eyes of God. Keeping the law can not do this a) because you and I are incapable of living continuously without sinning at one time or another, b) God, who is the final authority, did not give the law as a redeeming source. He did not give it to save us but rather to make us aware of our sin as illustrated above. Being aware makes you and me accountable. So our only hope is in Jesus Christ who gave His life, died our death for us, in order to make atonement (pay the price) for our sins. By accepting JESUS as Lord and Savior and trusting in his payment as sufficient to cover your sins (faith), you can be saved from the penalty of sin which is death. See Romans 10:9-10 Hopes this helps, Jeff |
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872 | Homosexual are picked on in the church? | Rom 3:23 | jlhetrick | 181232 | ||
I realize that this post is a few months old, but I just stumbled across it. Just a few comments. 1 Cor 6:9 is certainly not the only verse that teaches that homosexuality is a sin. I realize your are not saying that, but the point is that homosexuality is taught to be sin from the OT to the NT. That's not the point here though. I believe the point of concern here is that of repentance. It is not the person who has committed a homosexual act(s) that is the problem. If that person has repented, asked for and received forgiveness and is saved, he/she is just like the rest of us. A sinner saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. It is the unrepentant person that is the problem. We all sin as the bible clearly declares, even after we are saved we fall short and grieve God's Spirit when we are disobedient. A saved person is marked by certain characteristics some of which include: feeling guilty and remorseful when we sin; acknowledging sin as sin and repenting; ultimately realizing that it is only through the power of God that we can be free of any particular sin. So, a person who says "I am homosexual" and CONTINUES willfully in that lifestyle, is without repentance. If they denie that homosexuality is a sin, they call God a liar. If they acknowledge it as a sin but continue willfully in it without remores and refuse to repent, they thumb their nose at God and reject His truth and forgiveness. This is true of any continuous and will sinful behavior. Your wrote: "Why are ministers allowed to hold positions in the church when they are not married, we know they having sex." That's a bold and unfair statement of judgment you have made against unmarried ministers. Uncalled for and inappropriate. If a minister, or any other professing Christian is continuing unrepentant in any sinful behavior they should be held accountable by God's word and dealt with accordingly. One unique thing about those who claim to be christians and choose to continue to live a homosexual lifestyle is that they disregard the clear teachings of Scripture. They say that the bible does not teach that it is wrong. One way they justify their behavior is by making the same argument that you have made; saying that homosexuality is no more a sin than any othere sin. By this, they justify continuing in their sin by arguing that all christians continue to sin. Again, repentance is not found in that. The next thing we know, the church will be accepting homosexuality as a legitamate choice and way of life and the church will even begin to ordain homesexuals as pastors and priests. Oh wait! That is already happening. The best way to research homosexuality is to see what the Scriptures say about it. There are so many passages regarding this issue that it would be difficult to quote or even list them all, especially here. I suggest reading Romans 1:18-32 to start. Hope this is helpful, Jeff |
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873 | True or Not? | Rom 3:23 | jlhetrick | 201738 | ||
No! Romans 3:23 aspointed out by BMyers | ||||||
874 | Help with Romans 3:25b | Rom 3:25 | jlhetrick | 152672 | ||
Can someone help me understand the meaning of Romans 3:25 where Paul talks about God, "in His forbearance" leaving the sins committed beforehand unpunished? I know that "beforehand" is referring to the time before Jesus actually died and rose again. What does Paul mean that those sins were left unpunished? Is it that those sinners who offered sacrifices had their sins forgiven on a "temporary" basis (as they looked foreword in faith to Christ's coming (even though they didn't know His name and the details)? Then, the atonement for all sin (past, present, future) through Jesus Christ made the confessed sin beforehand permanently and actually atoned for? Is this accurate and/or is there more to it? | ||||||
875 | Help with Romans 3:25b | Rom 3:25 | jlhetrick | 152674 | ||
Thanks Doc, once again you are there to assist. I don't post often but I do log in and follow along almost every day. I am always impressed with and thankful for the way you respond kindly and specifically. As a reminder, you help more than just the person you are responding to as many others are reading along. Thanks, Jeff |
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876 | WHAT'S THE LAW | Rom 3:28 | jlhetrick | 153146 | ||
I don't see a scripture reference but I'm guessing your referring to somewhere in Romans, perhaps Romans 3:28. The law refers to the Ten Commandments and the bi-laws given by Moses (613 of them I think). I have to get ready for church but perhaps someone knows from memory where to find them, I think they might be covered in Exodus chapter 21. Anyway, a quick note. the bi-laws were given by Moses to instruct the daily lives of the Israelites in keeping with the Ten Commandments given by God (as I understand it). The Ten Commandments sum up God's expectations of man in keeping with His righteousness. So, there is a misconception regarding your question. We DO continue to "go buy" the law. Jesus said: Mat 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. The law was given to make us aware of our sin. Because we cannot "keep" the law perfectly Jesus died for us. So, we are not "saved" by the law, but Paul writes in Romans somewhere that through faith we establish, or uphold the law Hopes this helps |
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877 | Can we live life without sinning? | Rom 6:12 | jlhetrick | 209313 | ||
Very well articulated brother, thanks for the Scripturally sound teaching, as always. Jeff |
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878 | Can we live life without sinning? | Rom 6:12 | jlhetrick | 209315 | ||
HH2- do you have an understanding of what Paul meant by "die daily"? Will you offer Scripture to support your statement? It's not that I'm disagreeing with your premise; I'm just not sure I agree with how your attempting to support it (but I may be misunderstanding you). I believe your referencing Romans 15:31. If so, I'm not finding that Scripture speaking to your point. As for "killing this flesh daily through repentence" I'm not following, sorry. If I'm sinning, am I killing the flesh? Or would I be failing to "kill the flesh"? On the other hand, If I, by God's grace and provision live this single day without having sinned, would it then be accurate to say that the flesh has been put to death today? I'm not following you when you say we "kill the flesh daily through repentence". If we are repenting what are we repenting of if not sin. If we are sinning, and therefore in need of repentence, are we "killing the flesh"? My first instinct here is that we probably agree more than disagree, but if you could clarify I would appreciate it. God bless, Jeff |
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879 | Can we live life without sinning? | Rom 6:12 | jlhetrick | 209321 | ||
uuh! No! I meant 1Cor. 15:31. Thanks for pointing that out. Jeff |
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880 | Can we live life without sinning? | Rom 6:12 | jlhetrick | 209323 | ||
HH2- in me previous post I referenced Romans 15:31 as possibly being the text you might be referring to regardin "killing the flesh daily". stjohn called it to my attention for obvious reasons. Sorry, I ment to give 1Cor. 15:31 as the reference, not Romans. sorry, Jeff |
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