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1 | Why two tablets ??? | Is 33:22 | 2fedex | 155062 | ||
Doc, we must all pray for the illumination of the Holy Spirit to remove the error in our minds and heart and I am praying for swerv intensely and hope you will do the same..only God can accomplish this task and thank God that He is more than able.. fedexguy | ||||||
2 | Why two tablets ??? | Is 33:22 | 2fedex | 155061 | ||
Swerv, the "teaching" of Hell as an eternal place of torment is in no fashion or form simply a tradition going back to Roman Catholicism, it is a very plainly, clearly and passionately expounded reality of scripture. We are told more in Holy Scrpiture of the conditions in Hell than we are even given of the realities of Heaven. Please use your concordance and look up the terms Hell, outer darkness, weeping, gnashing of teething, eternal torment,Sheol and others and study very carefully both Old and New Testament teachings along with all cross references listed in this study of yours. After doing this I have no option or conclusion other than a place of eternal damnation and torment for the unregenerate. I will leave your understanding of regeneration totally alone in this matter. I do believe that it is possible to vary on that issue with proof texts on both sides. However Hell is not possible to find another view from scripture other than the traditional orthodox view that is held all through evangelical and Roman Catholic theology. I know that God has no intention of man getting this one wrong or it would not have been so clearly reavealed in scripture inspired by the Holy Spirit. I hate to even consider where the teaching of a view opposing eternal everlasting torment came from. please investigate this matter thouroughly before you dismiss my posting as just a personal or religious group attack, it is truly out of the love of Christ that I beseech you brother. fedexguy | ||||||
3 | Do I understanding this correctly | Matt 6:13 | 2fedex | 154995 | ||
I agree with your observation as you progressed. Allow me to note that the verse does NOT say do not tempt us(now that would be a contradiction of James) but do not lead(guide) us into temptation, but rather to deliver us. If I am not misgiven I believe that this is a plea for God to make our will or nature(fallen, given to evil ungodly pursuits) to follow His will which is perfectly in step with God and in so doing we are delivered from the evil one or our own evil. It was a perplexing statement for me as well but as I have studied and allowed the Spirit to direct my mind it has cleared up a lot of my former questions. God bless your inquiring mind with His peace, fedexguy | ||||||
4 | God alone | Gen 6:4 | 2fedex | 154991 | ||
Mark, thank you for your consideration of my point. May I make one more observation for your consideration. Does the Bible speak of any other moral agents other than angels and man? We see in Jude and a couple of other passages where angels who have sinned are being held for judgement so we can deduce that angels are or at least were moral agents at one time choosing to obey or disobey the Creator. So I propose that the unclean spirits or demons must come from this order or created beings since we know that God did not originally create any being in a fallen state or per se "evil". I may have made too great a leap to assume that the unclean spirits and demons were at one time angels but I would be grabbing at straws that simply are not in the Bible to say what other possible sources there are for them. Also, we are told that satan sent an angelos(translated messenger in the NIV) to torment Paul in 2 Cro 12:7. If you know of any indications of any other moral beings clearly shown in the Bible I would appreciate any direction or correction. I can only go with what the Holy Spirit has illuminated in my study and I am far from being fluent in the Bible at this point in my walk. In Christ alone, fedexguy(Dean) | ||||||
5 | God alone | Gen 6:4 | 2fedex | 154930 | ||
People, I think it would be very important to note the in all cases of angelohponies that the bodily dwelling angel was on a mission from God to accomplish the work of God for His glory. I have never found 1 exception to this observation. Since God is the creator of ALL things I would find it hard to believe that He gave fallen angels bodies to do that which is against His will and an abomination in His sight. To say that is to make God the agent and author of evil. I certainly would not want to say this about God the Holy One. Also, we must note that if fallen angels have creative power(the ability to make a body for themselves outside the will of God) then how could we know for certain that the resurrected Christ was indeeed from God and not a deceiving angel leading Christians astray? God has reserved many things to be His realm alone and creation is one of them along with salvation and judgement and many others. Also noteworthy on the subjects of fallen creatures(angels, demons)where do we receive any evidence other than a very questionable one in reference here that fallen creatures ever do anything other than to "possess" an unsaved human. When the creature is exorcised it does not kill either the evil spirit or the evil human as best as I can decipher from scripture. I do commend all of you for the efforts and time spent studying the Bible and do hope that this will be food for thought and not taken as a condemnation of anyone or of their thoughts.... In Christ, fedexguy | ||||||
6 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | 2fedex | 154567 | ||
okay, all criticism aside for this one, please. I do not mean to discount the Word of God in any way(as is clear I believe in the infallibility). the same reason that I used scripture to respond to your criticism of javelin for not giving scripture is why I used scripture to respond to you. we are speaking a commonly held belief in the Scripture. if I did not hold the Word to be true your stating that it is so without reason is a sure-fired way to get tuned out. I respect your faith, but how can a person who is apparently lost and without the Holy Spirit to illuminate them know what a particular verse means? they can read it all day long and know what it says without knowing what it means. I know this because I was one of those people not so long ago. the Holy Spirit can use the witness of Norman Geisler,Frank Turek or Chuck Colson by establishing a very valid system which proves the existence of truth apart from the Bible, then moving to the Ultimate Truth that the Bible is true and historic(Chrisitanty is the only true historic faith-all others fail on any of a great number of points) I do believe that the presentation of the Romans road or the "Gospel" of the salvation of sinners by Christ is the end goal, but we must not discount people too quickly when they ask questions that require physical proof(Jesus certainly didn't seem terribly offended by the Apostles wanting to touch Him) God knows our hearts and can and will provide all we need to have faith. I do not mean to be critical of you in any way at all and if I were I apologize. my wish is for the greatest number of people to come to a saving faith by any and all means possible as provided by the members of the body of Christ utilizing their special gifts to do the good works that God had set for them to do from eternity. God bless all you do | ||||||
7 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | 2fedex | 154540 | ||
wow, do you honestly believe what you are saying? sir, with all due respect all truth comes from God the eternal one. I agree there are many who harden their hearts and will never receive Grace, but please never discount the efforts of an intelligent believer to help someone to see God even apart from the Bible. apologetics is also prescribed in our scripture in 1Peter 3:15. in addition Paul was perhaps the greatest apologist in history and if you think he didn't use apologetics go to Acts chapter 17 in verse 16 and following. your brother in Christ , fedexguy | ||||||
8 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | 2fedex | 154539 | ||
WOS. I believe that what javelin is elucidating is the 1st step on the road to belief in Christ and what you have eloquently pointed to is the step over the threshold to Salvation. It is a journey that can only be completed by Faith, but it is often paved with valid questions that can and should be answered.. God bless | ||||||
9 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | 2fedex | 154538 | ||
Sir, I tend to agree with javelin on this particular discussion. I see absolutely no problem with a person proving in a logical, ordered way that there is a God in an extrabiblical manner. I believe that if I read correctly that is exactly what Paul did when he went to Mars Hill and debated the top pagan following elitists of that thime. There is nothing in this universe that God created that can not point to God if the person that is pointing out these facts is knowledgable enough to present these proofs. e.g. the first chapter of Romans is a proof of the natural revelation of God and His laws(this was a logical extrabiblical argument by Paul). Never be led to believe that knowledge is inherantly evil since all knowledge is from God. Javelin seems to be pointing to this fact and you seem to be taking the approach that since he is not quoting scripture to a lost unbeliever that he is anti-Bible, and I don't think that is the point. Too many people in church have told the "smart" people that they do not need proof, just shut up about the questions and believe. God is not against the questions of man(this is really man seeking God, after all) since He alone has all the answers and even gave the questioning person the mind that does the asking. I pray that you understand that many of us truly love God with all our hearts, MINDS, body and soul. Just because we needed to have a few nagging questions answered on the path to Salvation through Jesus Christ by faith. God bless you for your obvious love of His word. p.s. my greatest intellectual blessing is reading memorizing and expecially applying the truth of God's word to my life every single day thanking God for His revelation of Himself to us. | ||||||
10 | Where is the message found? | 1 John 1:9 | 2fedex | 154395 | ||
Lifer, it may be very helpful for you to get some books by Bob George. Classic Christianity Complete in Christ or Growing in Grace. All very clearly deal with this very issue. Also for any with the internet he can be heard at www.realanswers.net and has some posted responses to this very issue. In addition I found Major Ian Thomas to be very inspirational in living my life for Christ by allowing Him to live through me. I believe his book is titled The Saving Life of Christ. God bless you. | ||||||
11 | The inevitable BUT... | 1 John 1:9 | 2fedex | 154394 | ||
SAM, thank you for your excellent treatment of the question. I think I have finally seen a true exposition of the issue from a God-based position, not a man-based view. Thank God it was God who saves us continually so that it is eternal. And the end is the answer for those who don't read after the freedom of grace in Romans to see that we should not continue in sin(we have been set free not to sin, but to not sin by His power) | ||||||
12 | confession for the Forgiven? | Not Specified | 2fedex | 154273 | ||
If the clear context of 1John chapter 1 is a refutation of the Gnostic heresy and a condensed version of the conversion experience 1John 1:9 why are pastors still preaching confession for "forgiveness" of the forgiven(those in Christ) in church. Confession is for the submission of our mind(will) to God realizing that we have strayed from His perfect leading but we have no condemnation if I read Romans correctly. | ||||||
13 | confession for the Forgiven? | 1 John 1:9 | 2fedex | 154279 | ||
If the clear context of 1John chapter 1 is a refutation of the Gnostic heresy and a condensed version of the conversion experience 1John 1:9 why are pastors still preaching confession for "forgiveness" of the forgiven(those in Christ) in church. Confession is for the submission of our mind(will) to God realizing that we have strayed from His perfect leading but we have no condemnation if I read Romans correctly. | ||||||
14 | When are Christians forgiven for sins? | 1 John 1:9 | 2fedex | 154271 | ||
I think that you are answering your own question by the light of the Holy Spirit. Follow the Spirit and not the teachings of religious leaders if there is a conflict. The Spirit will lead you to Truth. True communion should be a celebration of the completed work of Jesus Christ, not a morbid experience. The judegement that these people were bringing onto themselves was the judgement of the ones that they treated unlovingly by eating all the bread and getting drunk on the wine. Talk about an unworthy manner, huh. I never want to diminish the hard work and service of leaders, but sometimes I think that they follow the traditions of men when they can solve these questions by searching and praying for Spirit led answers instead of denominational direction. It often leads to totally illogical statements and sermons just like what you are bringing up. I believe that you have hit a goldmine for your own growth in Christ here, friend....we are forgiven and are given the LIFE of Christ and we need to let Him live His life through as as we are all members of His body over which He is the head. God bless | ||||||
15 | Confess or ask forgivness of our sins? | 1 John 1:9 | 2fedex | 154269 | ||
just confess, all sins past, present and future were taken on the cross. if any of your sins are left unforgiven then you are doomed since you received eternal life at the time of conversion(you would be in an eternally sin containing state) this forgiveness is not based on what we do(works) but solely on the finished work of Christ(grace) I have struggled with this a lot in the past. I might suggest that you locate any books by Bob George or look him up at www.realanswers.net The Grace of God is truly amazing when you grasp the completeness and finality of it. God bless | ||||||