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1	Morning (or Day) Star: Lucifer or JESUS?	Revelation	starfire	194257
	Morning Star: Satan OR JESUS?? This is a bit confusing....both are referred to with this title. I don't know how to figure out if it is the same Hebrew (or Greek) word or if they have different meanings? Some help would be appreciated?
2	1JN4 Testing the spirits	1 John 1:1	starfire	193217
	I have several questions about 1JN 4:1-9. It tells us to TEST the spirits and that every spirit that ACKNOWLEDGES and CONFESSES .... What does this mean?? Satan acknowledges that Jesus is Lord, but confesses?? I don't understand that. I'd think it would mean to PROCLAIM or verbally state, but satan and his dominions lie. They could SAY they believe Jesus is Lord and they've acccepted Him as THEIR LORD, the Son of God, come in the flesh, but be lying... Also it says that acknowledges that JESUS CHRIST is Lord.... I was told that CHRIST is just a title, which meant Messiah or Rabbi. In this day and age we NEED to seek our Lord MORE than EVER and in doing so, must not be tricked. I heard satan puts thoughts in our minds so we might think it's God responding to us when it is not. (And not all can be looked up in the bible...for example if we are praying for the answer as to whether we should choose this job or that one, etc) Thank you for any insight you might offer.
3	Matt 25:5 Why Bridegroom delayed??	Matt 25:5	starfire	190825
	What were some of the reasons the bridegroom was delayed? There was no polygamy in Jesus' day so was this referring to the customs/rituals of Jewish followers from years prior to Jesus?? I know the parable was to illustrate the need for readiness for Christ's return to claim the church (His bride), but am confused as to why the delay and why 10 bridesmaids...were they all to be brides of the groom or were they attendants to the bride? (Just wanting to comprehend the customs with this part of my question). Thank you Thank you
4	Anthology of Notes and StudyHelps??	Bible general Archive 3	starfire	177537
	Hello, When I study my bible I find I switch continuously between about 5 or so bibles to read all the differences in both translations and in notes-study helps. I know there is a parallel bible, but I am wondering IF there is such a thing as an anthology of bible notes that collects the notes from various bibles into one book and includes as MUCH of the study helps as is possible. I like to read a variety because I find that many skip the verse I need clarification on or many may offer a different perspective, which is helpful also. Ex. in Genesis 19:8 where Lot offers his virgin daughters to the MOB wanting to literally rape the 2 men(angels) Lot was hosting. I cringed to my very core, I was soooo appalled. Searched and searched for some rational as to HOW LOT could DO that and still (in later passages) be considered a Godly man. One study bible said it showed the depravity that one comes to accept when living so close to the boundaries of sin, another said it was because in those times, protecting guests was above all else (huh?) and finally another bible said that knowing the mob was homosexual, they wanted the MEN, not the daughters and would very likely turn down the offer, but Lot was trying to buy time to protect the guests and diffuse the mob. I know of no such study help (NOT a commentary, but an ANTHOLOGY of comments made by various authors on each verse of scripture). It would be GREAT if it exists. Thank you in advance
5	Give whatever to whomever?Mt 5:40 Lk6:29	Bible general Archive 3	starfire	175787
	Matt 5:40 and Luke 6:29 Need to better understand these two passages. Not sure how to respond in a situation regarding inheritance and do not know if these apply (to give whatever to whomever), or if honoring our father and mother would take precidence Please help me understand.
6	Are we to give ALL to anyone wanting it?	Bible general Archive 3	starfire	175742
	Referring to Matt 5:40 and Luke 6:29, are we to let everyone who wants it have what is ours?? I'm confused. My stepmom(didn't raise us or contribute to my parents' home or savings..married my dad AFTER he retired and my mom died) destroyed my dad's will, claiming everything for herself (even down to my parent's wedding bands and my grandparent's picture). She refuses to turn over anything. By law, without a will, 1/4 of the home is mine. She abused my father horribly in the last years of his life and has lived there rent free now for years. Finally I just want closure and told her lawyer to liquidate my portion. She refuses to sell the house or buy me out. (She has 20x the amount of cash it would take to buy me out, so money is not the issue, she just wants to be mean) I was told I have no recourse other than to sue her to release my portion. My sister is unemployed,in her 50s and living in a horrendously dangerous area of town so I can't just tell my stepmom to keep it without endangering my sis's future. Also, I feel it would dishonor both of my parents as they worked their whole lives for this house. Incidently, my father's intent was for the kids to get half of everything which would have been valued at about 6 times what the house is worth. By destroying the will, she got to keep it all, except for 1/4 of the house, but now refuses to turn that over as well. Reading scripture, I'm not sure what I am to do.... honor my mother and father or give my stepmom everything, even if it means my sister or I could end up homeless? Any Godly counsel out there?? Thank you Matt 5:40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. 2 Luke 6:29 "Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either.
7	If we defend ourselves, God WON'T??	Acts 26:2	starfire	174684
	Some TV ministries say we are not to defend ourselves when falsely accused as Jesus did not when Pilate questioned Him. Is this true? (I don't know of any other verses that are clear on this topic) Supposedly when we do, God will not defend us. I'm concerned as I'm involved in a legal matter where I've been (falsely) accused of causing "trouble". I responded, pointing out that I've had ZERO contact with the individual making this claim and enumerated several things I'd done in their behalf PRIOR to this false accusation. I then requested that without specific incident their lawyer refrain from such labels. WAS I WRONG and now IN THIS -ALONE- as God will no longer defend me even though I am innocent?? Thank you
8	Are menstrual cloths disgusting to God??	Is 64:6	starfire	159039
	Delicate Question....Isa 64:6 From my study,the "filthy rags" described in this passage meant menstrual cloths. I was so hurt when reading this passage- that God would use a natural function that He gave women to describe something so horribly disgusting to Him....If anyone can shed light on this, please do so because as I originally saw it, you could also then gleam that God sees our menstrual cloths (used to cope with a normal bodily function that HE gave us) as disgustingly vile to Him. I've prayed and asked the Holy Spirit for some inspiration..IF it was truly His beloved voice, and not some random thought my brain pieced together I got this: 1) Eve didn't menstruate (blood brings forth life) until AFTER the fall and that childbearing was her punishmentfor her sin so it is a monthly reminder of the initial sin that separated us from God. 2)Also because to the Jews in that day, any bodily function involving any form of secretion was considered "unclean" (not sure what that means, but obviously not acceptable). All other fluids and elimination, or whatever you wish to call them as well as whatever materials that were used to cleanse the body (leaves??) were immediately disposed of, but cloth was not in abundance so the rags had to be cleaned and saved from month to month for additional use. Can anyone who has studied this passage tell me if I'm on track with what I believe was the Holy Spirit's guidance?? If I am not, please enlighten me. Thank you!
9	Alive and REMAIN?What choice do we have?	1 Thess 4:17	starfire	152055
	Why does it say, "Then we, the living ones who remain [on the earth]" (AMP version) ???? I've looked through various translations and they all say it this way -Alive and Remain.. some even italicize the and to indicate both words are crucial to the statement. Where else would people who are alive be? I think every thing in the bible is for a reason, what is the reason to say "remain"?? What does "remain" mean in this verse since we believers are either alive and on earth (no options there) or not alive and with Christ?? Perhaps it is for emphasis, but then what is being emphasized? That we are alive when many have already been killed/martyred?? Sorry if this sounds trivial, but I really want to grasp the fullest possible meaning. Thanks ,
10	Alive and REMAIN?What choice do we have?	1 Thess 4:17	starfire	152054
	Why does it say, "Then we, the living ones who remain [on the earth]" (AMP version) ???? I've looked through various translations and they all say it this way. Where else would people who are alive be? I think every thing in the bible is for a reason, what is the reason to say "remain"?? What does "remain" mean in this verse since we believers are either alive and on earth (no options there) or not alive and with Christ?? Perhaps it is for emphasis, but then what is being emphasized? That we are alive when many have already been killed/martyred?? Sorry if this sounds trivial, but I really want to grasp the fullest possible meaning. Thanks ,
11	Jn3:16 ;1Jn2:15 Do/don't love the world	John 3:16	starfire	150892
	Hello! I'm confused! In John 3:16 we are told: John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. So God(The FATHER as He gave His SON) LOVED the world, but we are NOT to love the world or the love of the FATHER is not in us! If we love the world that HE loved, that doesn't make sense to me?? I mean if we are to model our lives after God, especially Christ, who gave his very life in such a sacrificial way for those of the world... (and there was obviously plenty of evil in His day as well), then this confuses me. 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Any help would be appreciated. Also, I was a bit frightened by something I heard the other day from a telecast minister. He said that IF we cannot understand the bible, that the Holy Spirit is not within us because those whom the Holy Spirit indwells, He teaches and suddenly the bible will have meaning, that the bible itself becomes it's own best commentary. I know the Holy Spirit is within me, but am I somehow doing something wrong that I'm not able to understand many passages? (If the Holy Spirit should be enlightening me, perhaps somehow I am not being responsive??) If this is so, and you have any similar experience, I'd love some guidance. Thank you
12	"Wonderful" How to do word study???	Judg 13:18	starfire	148883
	Does anyone know how I might study what the root of this word "wonderful" is? I looked in my NASB concordance, and it just gives a few words...Perhaps there is another study source that defines words at length in their original form and then shows you all the passages in the bible where this same word is used. Is there such a resource and if so, what is it called? Thank you
13	Offspring?Long Life?	Is 53:10	starfire	148849
	I found my same questions (listed below) at a Jewish site regarding this passage, which included the information on the Hebrew word study for "seed" (or offspring) used in this passage. Any light would be appreciated. : 53:10 "He shall see his seed." The Hebrew word for "seed", used in this verse, always refers to physical descendants in our Jewish Scriptures. See, e.g., Gen. 12:7; Gen. 15:13; Gen. 46:6; Ex. 28:43. A different word, generally translated as "sons", is used to refer to spiritual descendants (see Deut. 14:1, e.g.). 53:10 "He will prolong his days." Not only did Jesus die young, but how could the days be prolonged of someone who is alleged to be God?
14	Darkness AND Light SIMULTANEOUSLY???	Gen 1:3	starfire	148848
	(So sorry..new here...I think I put this in the wrong place before).. How could God's spirit (LIGHT) move across the DARK waters and there not be light? His very presence is light. How could both exist simultaneously? And why did He only create the LIGHT? Why did the darkness not require creation? But what was the dark?? Man was sinless before he fell, so it is not sin?? Obviously, I'm confused.
15	Light AND DARK simultaneously?	Gen 1:3	starfire	148847
	How could God's spirit (LIGHT) move across the DARK waters and there not be light? His very presence is light. How could both exist simultaneously? And why did He only create the LIGHT? Why did the darkness not require creation? But what was the dark?? Man was sinless before he fell, so it is not sin?? Obviously, I'm confused.

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