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1061 | ... | Eph 2:15 | srbaegon | 211295 | ||
Hello Ovadyah, I did not say that I did not believe your statement. I said that you agreed to something I never said. The references I referred to were the Scripture passages to which you add a Pharisaic reference which Paul did not bring up. Steve |
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1062 | Foundation Stones? What are they? | Eph 4:1 | srbaegon | 19410 | ||
1 Kings 5:17; 17:9-10 describe the foundation stones of Solomon's temple. Isaiah 28:16 is prophecy concerning Messiah, the Lord Jesus 1 Corinthians 3:12 teaches we must have Jesus Christ as foundation of our lives. Ephesians 2:20 teaches Christ is the cornerstone of the church Revelation 21:14, 19 describe the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem Steve |
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1063 | catholic and protestant salvation view | Eph 4:3 | srbaegon | 50139 | ||
Hello Grace and Truth Thank you for the exhortation to remain firm to Scripture. I know enough about the Restoration movement (from a former coworker) to understand that it had a similar desire to the Plymouth Brethren (my group)--return to Scriptural truth and simplicity. They sprang up in separate geograpical areas at approximately the same time with the same intent. Yet, there are wide divisions in doctrine (esp. water baptism). So even in the interest of Scriptural purity, men fail miserably. Steve |
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1064 | denominations. | Eph 4:3 | srbaegon | 149099 | ||
Hello Doc, Rant? Was it really? :-) "Ecumenism has even more serious flaws than does denominationalism." Most view ecumenism as a system way to convince denominations of jettisoning propositional truth in order to attain unity, or to attain unity because they have already jettisoned truth. You gave an excellent Biblical definition of ecumenism--"passionately promote unity in the Holy Spirit"--though you applied it to the local church only. Why not rather "passionately promote unity" between your local church and another local church? They are your brethren in Christ. Should not the same courtesy be extended to them as to those with whom you fellowship regularly? Steve |
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1065 | denominations. | Eph 4:3 | srbaegon | 149112 | ||
Hello EdB, "In any case having read and studied the Apocrypha many times I see nothing in it that violates any other scripture nor do I see it making any new doctrine." Be careful with that statement. 2 Macc 12:42-46 teaches that prayers and sacrificies for the dead are efficacious. See http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/2maccabees/2maccabees12.htm Steve |
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1066 | denominations. | Eph 4:3 | srbaegon | 149194 | ||
Hello EdB, "Did God intend the Protestant church to divide into thousands of denominations or did He intend and command us to stay in one accord and submitting to the authority He put in place over us whether they be right or wrong?" Certainly the latter. And under the Lord's direction, more right than wrong. :-) Steve |
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1067 | Is baptism done only once? | Eph 4:5 | srbaegon | 42750 | ||
Hello Raven You've certainly backed yourself into a corner this time. I acknowledge this was an interim time where God worked in stages, but there are truths in these passages that are concrete. Your argument from silence that the eunuch did not receive the Holy Spirit is preposterous. Eph 1:13-14 convinces me that he did. If the eunuch did not receive the Spirit, he died in his sins. Not much to rejoice over. The apostles never passed out gifts of their own discretion. Gifts are given by the Holy Spirit Himself (1 Cor 12). Simon tried to buy apostolic power. That was a gross error. It does not necessarily mean he had not received the Holy Spirit. Steve |
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1068 | Leadership within the church | Eph 4:11 | srbaegon | 88674 | ||
Hello mercy@grace2u Your response does not answer the question. I would recommend that you study church leadership from the passages Searcher56 gave in his answer. Add to that Acts 20 and 1 Peter 5. There you will find that the only leadership in the local church are the overseers (elders). Steve |
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1069 | Whats the deal with forgiveness? | Eph 4:12 | srbaegon | 135235 | ||
Hello p139girl, The Bible does indeed have all the answers to your problems, however prayon was correct. This is a Bible study forum and not meant for open discussion. There are several Christian e-mail groups that would be better suited. Take a look at groups.yahoo.com, and do a search. I hope you find what you need. Steve |
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1070 | tongues | Eph 4:14 | srbaegon | 154126 | ||
Hello eklektos, Perhaps I missed it, but you should have noted that you were quoting the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia in this 3-part post. Steve |
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1071 | More harm then good? | Eph 4:16 | srbaegon | 203147 | ||
Hi Azure, I have the correct first name, so I'll jump in. :-) The fruit of the Spirit is presented in opposition to the deeds of the flesh in a larger section concerning the freedom we have in Christ (Gal. 5:13-26). That being the case, the fruit Paul speaks of should be a natural part of every believer's life. All will be demonstrating in a practical way, love, joy, peace, patience, etc. In contrast, the spiritual gifts are given sovereignly by the Spirit (1 Cor 12) for the needs of the church. Not all believers have a specific gift (Rom 12; 1 Cor 12). Not all gifts may be present in a local church though all are walking in the Spirit. Steve |
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1072 | Can satan read our mind. | Eph 4:18 | srbaegon | 40643 | ||
Hello popdzl Because God knows all hearts does not infer that Satan knows the sinful and wicked hearts. You'll need to give us some Scripture to back your thesis. Steve |
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1073 | there's many denomination yet 1 spirit | Eph 5:1 | srbaegon | 61573 | ||
Hello JRdoc You must understand that what you have presented so far concerning dispensationalism has been ad hominem. I was as offended as Ed. I bought and read Mathison's book. It was basically a series of strawman arguments against a poor understanding of the dispensational position. I've considered buying Fee, Godet, and MacArthur. Robertson and Plummer I've not seen before. Steve |
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1074 | there's many denomination yet 1 spirit | Eph 5:1 | srbaegon | 61583 | ||
Hello JRdoc You are certainly free to disagree. We who have been on this forum for some time have learned (often the hard way) the best method for interaction and try to help newcomers along the same way. It's helped me to learn forbearance. Thanks for the reading list. Steve |
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1075 | what is the scripture Paul quotes here? | Eph 5:14 | srbaegon | 42070 | ||
Hello Scribe About your comment: "Paul was inspired by the Holy Spirit and would not quote from false books that were not scripture" What about the uninspired poets Paul quoted in Acts 17:28 and Titus 1:12? Are these somehow different? Steve |
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1076 | Mechanical Instruments? | Eph 5:19 | srbaegon | 51908 | ||
Hello Tim I took my definition from Liddell-Scott-Jones. I like having the Classical understanding. It gives some depth to Koine. The editors acknowledge and insert NT examples. An added benefit is that it's on the web. I like my "Little Kittel" as well, but I don't always have it handy. Steve |
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1077 | Mechanical Instruments? | Eph 5:19 | srbaegon | 51913 | ||
Hello Tim http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/cgi-bin/lexindex Steve |
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1078 | Mechanical Instruments? | Eph 5:19 | srbaegon | 51944 | ||
Hello Tim Well at least you had an excuse for your "senior moment." :-D I also play guitar, and it's terrible when you go blank -- for no reason -- in front of everyone -- while you're trying to lead. Come to think of it, I've had those moments behind the pulpit. Steve |
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1079 | Mechanical Instruments? | Eph 5:19 | srbaegon | 51954 | ||
Hello Grace and Truth Did you read the answers we gave to this question? We have shown how musical instruments are perfectly acceptable. Steve |
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1080 | Marriage as a Covenant Relationship? | Eph 5:32 | srbaegon | 206918 | ||
Hello bowler, I agree with the seven elements of covenant as it relates to God, but your application leaves much to be desired. Marriage is a covenant between people; the same criteria cannot be enforced--at least as you have given it here. Steve |
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