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181 | IM PREACHING ON SUNDAY.................. | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 119301 | ||
Hi EdB, That would be his loss and your gain! Philip. 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. The nice part is that we are in the Lords hands and if He didn’t want it to happen the guy couldn’t lay a hand on you!! Here is a promise that believers in combat areas need to claim. Psalm 91:1-7 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 3Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. 4He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 5Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; 6Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. 7A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. It’s like I have told many, I don't mind death, it's dying that I'm not looking forward to! The Lord will provide dying grace to all of His at the proper time. There have been times when I have been put to sleep, just before an operation, and I was thinking how great it would be just to wake up face to face with the Lord. It sure didn't make my wife feel so good though when I told her what I was thinking. I guess that would be kind of selfish but the Lord has it all planed out anyway. Eccles. 3:2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; Job 5:26 Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season. Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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182 | IM PREACHING ON SUNDAY.................. | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 119304 | ||
I think when the Lord is through using us down here that He takes us home. Sometimes more people are reached through our passing then our living! Wow, that's really something about your dad!!! My parents both died young, by today’s standards, my mother was 48 and my dad was 54 and I don’t know if either one of them knew the Lord personally. I was saved only two moths before my dad died of a heart attack and I didn’t know enough Bible doctrine to do anything but muddy up the water, but I’m sure he saw the change in my life. I was in the big do and don’t stage, of Christian youth, and I think I was super obnoxious with everyone that I came in contact with. I had a guy tell me one time that if I was right he didn’t want to be, and it almost made me cry. I though that when I would tell people about what I had found in Jesus that they would all want to believe; after all, how could it get any better? I still get over zealous about the Lord when I get cranked up, CDBJ |
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183 | IM PREACHING ON SUNDAY.................. | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 119343 | ||
Hi Brad, I have found out over the years that one has to win the opportunity to talk to others about Christ and God uses prepared people. 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: I think the word fear, PHOBOS in the Koine Greek, means be careful that you present strictly the truth of God’s word, and be careful that you don’t muddy up the water by being too pushy! It’s the work of the Holy Spirit that causes God’s word to take root and grow in the good ground we can only sow the seed and water it a little with TLC. CDBJ |
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184 | IM PREACHING ON SUNDAY.................. | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 119406 | ||
Hi Edb, I agree 100 per. People have to actually see that we are different, due to being new creatures in Christ, and want what we have, to the point that they ask questions. I am always dropping settle hints to try and get the conversation going in the right direction. When one glows, it shows, and we are all supposed to let our light shine. Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. The only way they, as unbelievers, can glorify God the Father is by first believing in the Son. Remember the kid’s song, This little Light Of Mine? Christ wants to shin through us, CDBJ |
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185 | What is the Dark Ages | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 119454 | ||
Hi Emmaus, That was great, I should have remembered that you were the historian of the group! Well done, CDBJ |
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186 | What is the Dark Ages | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 119457 | ||
Why did the use the word "dark", as in dark ages? | ||||||
187 | Searching for the truth | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 127549 | ||
Hi Norm, I think that the verse that you suggested would tell us rather that one could be saved on any day of the week and placed into the body of Christ, at the moment of there salvation. We have to determine when the word church is used, which comes to us from the Koine Greek word, EKKLESIA, whether the reference is to the organism or the organization; the same word is used to explain both. Case and point, Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Col. 1:24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: Compared with the building, as a man made structure. Romans 16:5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. 1 Cor. 16:19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. One can be a member of a church and still not be a member of “the” church and visa versa, and one doesn’t insure the other! Being a member of “the” church is the only one that counts after one takes their last breath. Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? [23] And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Here is the EKKLESIA that counts! John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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188 | Order of occurance | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 127925 | ||
Hi New Creature, Would it suffice to say that regeneration is one of the "numerous" benefits that God gives us at the point of salvation after faith in Christ? Have a great day, CDBJ |
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189 | Order of occurance | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 127947 | ||
Hi New Creature, The numerous things that God gives us at the point in time when we trust in Christ are probably so infinitesimal, as far as the time difference is concerned, that it can’t be measured! As with physical life, when it starts, I think that we, as believers, have nothing until spiritual life begins, although God knew we would be in Christ before the foundation of the world. It’s like us setting up plans for the berth of a new addition to the family; some people plan a childs entire life before they are even born. The more we study the more we come to find out what a lot of those benefits are; and as we grow in grace and knowledge of Christ we are just seeing the tip of the ice burg by comparison and can only praise God for who He is and what He has done!!! 1 Cor. 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. And faith in Jesus got it all started, CDBJ |
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190 | Order of occurance | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 127974 | ||
Greetings, I am in agreement with you as to being born again and regeneration, that they are synonymous terms. The word in Titus 3:5 translated regeneration, come to us from the Koine Greek word, PALIGGENESIA, which is a compound word; from Greek 3825 (palin) and Greek 1078 (genesis); (spiritual) rebirth (the state or the act), i.e. (figurative) spiritual renovation; specially Messianic restoration regeneration. (Strong’s) For us to understand anything spiritually before we are, “born again”, would be like talking to a dead person in a casket and telling them to get up and help them selves; they can’t hear or do anything for themselves because they are dead and can’t hear! We, being of Adam’s seed are dead in spirit. I believe that God the Holy Spirit intercedes for our inoperative spirit “with the message of the gospel of Jesus.” He makes the “good news” real to us so that we can respond, in our soul, by grace through faith, or we can reject His message of Christ and refuse the working of God’s Spirit, which I think is the unpardonable sin. Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. The previous verse tied together with the following verses. John 16:7-9 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. [8] And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: [9] Of sin, because they believe not on me; 1 Cor. 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. The natural or PSUCHIKOS man is the man who by natural process of procreation comes from Adam. 1 Cor. 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. God places us positionally in Christ at the very moment we believe the gospel message, that has been revealed to us by the Holy Spirit, and we become one with Christ and as Peter is, we are considered Blessed in God’s eyes. 2 Cor. 5:21 For he hath made him (Christ) to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. Thus we, as your name implies, become a new creature in Christ with a living spirit. 2 Cor. 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. That might spark off a debate but that is what “I believe”, CDBJ |
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191 | How does one report abuse? | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 131124 | ||
Greetings Reighnskye, I would like to apologize for the way that some seem to come across on the forum! I think a lot of it has to do with the use of caps when they are trying to emphasize certain things. All of us as believers in Christ have a new nature but as long as we are in these mortal bodies we still are influenced by our old sin nature and sometimes it gets the upper hand and we tend to operate through the power of the flesh instead of the power of the Spirit. There is a good point of Scripture that we should all be aware of and take to heart when posting others. I believe the situation in question is being handled; In the meantime I would appreciate it if all would take the time to read the following and realize that the Lord is speaking to us as well as to those in Paul’s letter. 1 Cor. 13:1-13 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. [2] And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. [3] And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I deliver my body to be burned, but do not have love, it profits me nothing. [4] Love is patient, love is kind, and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, [5] does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, [6] does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; [7] bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. [8] Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away. [9] For we know in part, and we prophesy in part; [10] but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. [11] When I was a child, I used to speak as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. [12] For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I shall know fully just as I also have been fully known. [13] But now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. Zech. 4:6 Then he answered and said to me, "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel saying, 'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the Lord of hosts. We can’t force the Word of God, The Bible on any one all we can do is present it in a loving fashion with the following Scripture in mind! Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 1 Tim. 2:3-4 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, [4] who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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192 | LITV | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 137738 | ||
HiKalos, Could that possibly be the New Living Translation???????? CDBJ |
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193 | LITV | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 137757 | ||
Did youget a chance to look up any verses? The first one I usualy look at it Luke 21:22. CDBJ |
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194 | why does God allow evil to exsit | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 138091 | ||
Hello Shankara, Would you please expatiate on the statement you made on a previous post? I quote, “They have liberated me from the fundamentalistic world I was lost in before.” What “fundamentalist” doctrine would that be and how exactly are you liberated? Do you agree or disagree with the following? 1 Cor. 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. CDBJ |
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195 | why does God allow evil to exsit | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 138472 | ||
Thank you for the response but I’m not exactly sure what you are trying to say? You stated, “When I began meditation over twenty years ago and started feeling the Divine Pressense within me, besides noticing that everytime this occured I experienced more and more in the way of personal spiritual revelations in addition to just coincidentally being led to whatever sources held answers to some question on my mind,” It sounds like you still aren’t quite sure what’s going on, or is it my imagination? Where, if anywhere, does Christ fit into what you refer to as something? I quote, “I realized this religious thing, even cloaked under Constntine's franchise and soap-box, that still I got the answers that meant something, as well as adressing something, deep inside of my soul. As God revealed the light in meditation, I would then wallk therein.” What is this light you mentioned and the elusive, “something”? I guess I’m a little slow, “or something”, but I’m not sure what you are trying to say, please excuse my ignorance! You mentioned, “over twenty years ago and started feeling the Divine Pressense within me” What are these feelings and what exactly did you do to get them? I guess; cutting to the chase, what I would like to ask is, have you come to the place where you can say for sure that you are the possessor of a permanent position in heaven, and how do you know? Very interesting, CDBJ |
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196 | why does God allow evil to exsit | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 138476 | ||
Hi Brad, You just never know when people use language that is nebulous and obstruct maybe they are coming are going or not tuned in at all? I like to give everyone the benefit of the doubt until they prove otherwise. Like was said, Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. I have learned, it’s not what you know; it’s Who you know that makes the difference! Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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197 | NIV bible | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 139886 | ||
Greetings kw5kw, and welcome to the forum. I was saved reading a Douay Version of the Bible but shortly there after I started reading the KJV and all of the verses that I have memorized are from the KJV. We use the NIV in the church that I attend but if “I” were to pick a single version, that I like best, as far as being the closest to the actual meaning of the originals, it would probably be the ASV. I don’t know what it is about the KJV with me, but I guess the old saying applies, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. I have to laugh to my self some times in church because a lot of the pastors get going, and even though we are looking at a particular verse of Scripture in the NIV, they will quote from memory the KJV with out even realizing it. When I get down to serious study I use about 10 different translations and even the Koine Greek, to get a better understanding of certain words. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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198 | NIV bible | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 140092 | ||
Hi Russ, I have read numerous translations of the Bible and the salvation message is relatively clear in all of them. When it comes to other doctrines in the Word, or deeper things, some are misleading and are bad translations. When it comes to conveying the message of Christ to average English speaking people or the Gospel, the Koine English, or common English, of the New Living Translation is hard to beat but there are places in that translation that miss the meaning, of what the Koine Greek actually says. Here is an example of my favorite verses of Scripture. 1 John 5:10-13 (KJV) He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. [11] And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. [12] He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. [13] These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 1 John 5:10-13 (NLT) All who believe in the Son of God know that this is true. Those who don't believe this are actually calling God a liar because they don't believe what God has testified about his Son. [11] And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. [12] So whoever has God's Son has life; whoever does not have his Son does not have life. [13] I write this to you who believe in the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life. These verses are very precious to me, CDBJ |
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199 | What is considered an Idol | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 140748 | ||
Hi Tim, Good point! I was just wondering; Would it be sufficient to say that any object prayed to could be considered as an idol or any object from which one desires help or assistance to resolve situations or problems; also something that might aid in one receiving Devine help? CDBJ |
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200 | 2 questions | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 144025 | ||
Greetings Leslie N, What is it exactly that you believed would happen when you forsook everything according to Luke 14:33 and what makes you different? It looks like you must have made some additional purchases after the forsaking, since you are posting on the Web on this forum with some sort of material goods? I guess the big question is have you come to the place yet in your spiritual venture where you can say for sure that you have eternal life in heaven, with out a shadow doubt and if so is it because you forsook everything? Curious, CDBJ |
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