Results 1 - 20 of 34
|
||||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: Aristarchus Ordered by Date |
||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
1 | scripture search about attitudes | Proverbs | Aristarchus | 136595 | ||
Also try the last half of Proverbs 31. I think it is verses 10-31. | ||||||
2 | Does Malachi 3:10 apply to you? | Is 53:5 | Aristarchus | 136594 | ||
If you follow that line of thinking then there isn't much in the Bible that we can claim. Whether it be a promise or a command. To whom were the Ten Commandments addressed? Who was commanded to "go into all the world, preaching the gospel"? As you can see, this can become a very slippery slope. Perhaps we should look at the principles that God set forth. Principles such as sacrifice for atonement (animals in the OT, Christ in the NT), giving of our firstfruits, etc. If God's principles hold true in these areas they also hold true in the area of blessings. |
||||||
3 | Why did Jesus' teaching endanger him? | NT general Archive 1 | Aristarchus | 59501 | ||
I agree. And for the same reasons most people don't like those of us that follow Jesus. By our very existence we convict people of their sin, and soon there will come a time when our existence is not so easily tolerated and protected. We in the U.S. will have an exceptionally hard time coming to terms with the changes that are coming. Thank God that His Spirit will give us the words to speak when such times do come. | ||||||
4 | Edification and Encouragement | NT general Archive 1 | Aristarchus | 58453 | ||
The 7 Ups 1. Wake Up !! Decide to have a good day. "This is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24 2. Dress Up !! The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." I Samuel 16:7 3. Shut Up!! Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He who guards his lips guards his soul." Proverbs 13:3 4. Stand Up!! . . . for what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything. "Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..." Galatians 6:9-10 5. Look Up !! . . . to the Lord. "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me". Philippians 4:13 6. Reach Up !! . . . for something higher. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6 7. Lift Up !! . . your Prayers. "Do not worry about anything; instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING." Philippians 4:6 A POSITIVE THOUGHT If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring, and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He could live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart. What about the Christmas gift He sent you in Bethlehem; not to mention that Friday at Calvary. Face it, He's crazy about you. |
||||||
5 | what about | James 2:14 | Aristarchus | 58440 | ||
This sounds like a set up!! LOL j/k I do believe that tongues are beneficial and of God. I believe very strongly that they are valid for believers today. I don't believe tongues should be stressed as proof of salvation. Nor do i believe that ALL believers should be expected to exhibit the gift of tongues. 1 Cor 12:30 All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they? i do believe that we should earnestly seek out the gifts, with a spirit of willingness and allowing God to work in us what gifts are in His will. 1 Cor 14:1 Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. My belief is also that tongues, as the least of the gifts, is also the most prevalent. Just the same as we see many more one dollar bills than 1,000 dollar bills. Usually the least valuable is also the most available. However, not speaking in tongues in no way affects one's salvation. For that matter, speaking in tongues does not affect salvation. It is merely a means of edification, and praying in the perfect will of the Father. If someone doesn't have the gift of tongues then God will surely provide them with other means of edifying themselves and the body of Christ. our faith is in Him, not in a gift, other than the gift of grace. In His Hands, Aristarchus |
||||||
6 | What is Faith Without Works - Part 2 | James 2:14 | Aristarchus | 58432 | ||
I agree completely with that assertion, Ed. The focus should always be on Jesus. If it is anywhere else we are guilty of idolatry. We should be working to lay up stores in heaven, not here on earth. Jesus said that if we strive for the recognition and blessings of man then we have reaped our reward already. | ||||||
7 | What is Faith Without Works - Part 2 | James 2:14 | Aristarchus | 58301 | ||
Ed, I worded those paragraphs in such manner as to not put forth any of my own notions. I asked questions in order for Christians to consider their lives and what they are doing with said lives. Each person can come to their own conclusion. Whether they agree or disagree with me is of no importance. The Word of God can and does stand on its own. In other words, it says what it says. A practice i try to employ is to interpret the clear, concise and unambiguous passages as they are and let those clear passages lead the way in the interpretation of the more difficult portions. I don't want to go in depth with this or debate it. It was not the intended purpose of this post and whether you believe the gifts of healing, etc are for today or not in no way affects your or my salvation. There are those out there that believe A) works get them to heaven, or B)they can be a "christian" and experience no change. both of these views are erroneous and it was to these two "camps" that I posted and hope to see some result and work brought about by the Holy Spirit. I may not see it until I get to heaven myself, but it is what I felt led to do and I have hope and faith that God will use it in some way for the furtherment of His kingdom. In Love, Aristarchus |
||||||
8 | Isn't adultrey grounds for divorce? | Hosea | Aristarchus | 58296 | ||
I agree completely, Teragram. Divorce is all too often done for the wrong reasons. As I replied to Justme, divorce should always be a last option, only in the case of adultery (and spousal abuse??), and that step should only be taken if the one committing the adultery is unwilling to repent and seek forgiveness. In that case I feel divorce is warranted, because (and I speak as one who has been there) it can adversely affect the faithful persons walk with Christ. Even God requires of us to repent if we are to be forgiven. I say again, though, that all effort should be made to bring a marriage back together. This is why I urge both parties to have a view toward ministering to each other. By selfless love and mutual respect, our goal should be to make our partner feel secure and worthy instead of wondering how they can make us feel that way. If we keep this attitude and maintain our hope in Christ, that He is where our true security and worth lies, the cheating problem would become almost insignificant. God Bless |
||||||
9 | Isn't adultrey grounds for divorce? | Hosea | Aristarchus | 58291 | ||
I wasn't aware that I said a lack of "happiness" justified divorce at any time. I think, in fact, that I said quite the opposite. Jesus himself gave the grounds for divorce (the only grounds acceptable to me, btw). i am in no way defending divorce. Just stating, that scripturally, there are grounds for it and that when discussing such painful and emotionally stressful subjects (at least with someone that is currently suffering them) we should guide in gentleness and love. While guiding and advising forgiveness and love we should also recognize that Jesus himself gave a reason for justified divorce and respect any persons authority in that circumstance to choose that option. I do feel that it should be a last resort when the one committing the adultery refuses to change their behavior. How can there be forgiveness without repentance? Even God requires that we repent so we can be forgiven. |
||||||
10 | Isn't adultrey grounds for divorce? | Hosea | Aristarchus | 58191 | ||
You are right, pain does not change the Word. It should however influence our manner of sharing it. Not to mention that according to Jesus' own words we are fully justified in divorce for marital unfaithfulness. Again, though, my reply was not an argument of your stance or opinion, but in the presentation. Much as you believe we should forgive and let God handle it, I believe we should present advice and/or correction in a loving manner. Especially when dealing with our brothers and sisters in Christ. This is consistent with the Word of God. |
||||||
11 | What is Faith Without Works - Part 2 | James 2:14 | Aristarchus | 58185 | ||
---(YLT) John 14:12 "Verily, verily, I say to you, he who is believing in me, the works that I do -- that one also shall do, and greater than these he shall do, because I go on to my Father;" --- What works did Jesus do? He healed, preached, and fed the hungry. Do we do these works? Do we do works greater than these? According to Christ we should. Could these be the works James is referring to? Just a thought. ---(YLT) Rom 3:20 wherefore by works of law shall no flesh be declared righteous before Him, for through law is a knowledge of sin. 21 And now apart from law hath the righteousness of God been manifested, testified to by the law and the prophets, 22 and the righteousness of God [is] through the faith of Jesus Christ to all, and upon all those believing, -- for there is no difference,..... 27 Where then [is] the boasting? it was excluded; by what law? of works? no, but by a law of faith: 28 therefore do we reckon a man to be declared righteous by faith, apart from works of law.--- Again, we are not saved by works, but they are a natural out pouring of our true faith. So also we cannot boast in what works we do, for it is not we that accomplish such things, but it is Christ in us. He has made us new so that we can do works for Him. ---YLT Rom 11:6 and if by grace, no more of works, otherwise the grace becometh no more grace; and if of works, it is no more grace, otherwise the work is no more work.--- If by works then grace is not grace!! ---YLT Ga 3:2 this only do I wish to learn from you -- by works of law the Spirit did ye receive, or by the hearing of faith?--- Which is it? By works or faith that you received the Spirit? ---YLT Eph 2:8 for by grace ye are having been saved, through faith, and this not of you -- of God the gift, 9 not of works, that no one may boast; 10 for of Him we are workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to good works --- Another clear example. We are His workmanship. We are created by Him and in Him. Why?? To good works. We are created in Christ with a purpose, a purpose to work for the kingdom of our Lord!! --- YLT Titus 1:16 God they profess to know, and in the works they deny [Him], being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work disapproved. --- Titus 1:16 is a clear example of the deceptive faith. They say they know God but by their works they deny Him!! How many populate our churches today that fit this very description? Are you one of them? --- YLT Jas 2:26 for as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also the faith apart from the works is dead. --- Now back to where we started. Just as a body without a spirit is dead so is faith without works! Do you see the parallel? If you don't have works wrought by God in your life then your faith is useless, just as a dead body is useless. It will accomplish nothing!! Now I ask again, what works are we performing? Are they the works of Jesus? Are they "greater works than this" because he "went to be with the father"? Here is the ministry of Jesus. He healed. He preached (gospel of salvation through Him alone). He fed the hungry. We could go into further detail but that mostly covers His ministry. Are we doing these and greater works? Is our faith dead or alive? Prayer - Dear Lord, I submit my will to you. Like clay in the hands of a potter, I ask You, in Jesus name, to mold me into a vessel of usefulness for your kingdom. Create in me a clean heart and grant me a spirit of willingness to sustain me when times are tough. In Jesus' name. Amen! His slave, Aristarchus |
||||||
12 | What is Faith Without Works - Part 1 | James 2:14 | Aristarchus | 58184 | ||
You must take James 2:14-26 in context with the whole Bible. It is just a small part of the whole. What is faith without works? It is dead. In other words it is no faith at all. That is why Christians will be "known by their works". (Matt 5:16, John 3:21, John 6:28, John 14:12, Rom 3:20-22,27,28, Rom 11:6, etc.) ----(YLT) James 2:14 What [is] the profit, my brethren, if faith, any one may speak of having, and works he may not have? is that faith able to save him? 15 and if a brother or sister may be naked, and may be destitute of the daily food, 16 and any one of you may say to them, "Depart ye in peace, be warmed, and be filled," and may not give to them the things needful for the body, what [is] the profit? 17 so also the faith, if it may not have works, is dead by itself. 18 But say may some one, Thou hast faith, and I have works, shew me thy faith out of thy works, and I will shew thee out of my works my faith:---- What is the profit of faith with no works? There is none. In Isaiah it says that if God's word comes down to eath it will not return to him void. Likewise, if His Word (Jesus) is in us it will not be void. It will serve its purpose so that we will be changed and will do works. If there are no works then there is no saving faith. ---(YLT) John 6:28 They said therefore unto him, "What may we do that we may work the works of God?" 29 Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that ye may believe in him whom He did send."--- How do we work the works of God? By believing in Jesus. True belief will bring about works. (2 Cor 5:17 niv - "Whoever is in Christ is a NEW creation, the old has gone and the NEW has come") If there is no new, which will be evidenced by works, then there is no new creation and hence no saving faith/belief. |
||||||
13 | what if i suspect that she is cheating? | Hosea | Aristarchus | 58180 | ||
First - don't jump to rash conclusions. Second - if it is true confront your spouse. Third - be prepared to forgive if your spouse repents. Fourth - take a very hard look at how you have damaged the relationship. Have you been selfish? A spouses main goal should be to minister to our mate. Most often the first thing we ask ourselves is what can he/she do to make me happier. WRONG!! We should be asking, "What can I do to make him/her happy? How can I minister to them and make their day better?" I know it is hard to think that way, but it does and will work. Oops!! :) I better get off my soap box! I will suggest a book though for anyone out there having problems or that would just like to improve their relationship. ----- "Marriage Builders" by Dr. Larry Crabb ------- Excellent book!! God Bless. |
||||||
14 | Isn't adultrey grounds for divorce? | Hosea | Aristarchus | 58179 | ||
Teragram, Your willingness to see your commitment through to the end is admirable. However, this is a very tender subject for many people, full of pain and feelings of betrayal. I would urge you to speak on this subject with love and the true desire to be a help, not as a self-righteous finger pointer about what should and shouldn't be done. You are of course welcome to your opinions, but as one who has been there, I can tell you your attitude is all wrong. This is all written in love, as I assume that you are truly wanting to help someone in what is a nasty situation and not easy to deal with. 2 Tim 2:24 The Lord's bond-servant [b]must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach,[/b] patient when wronged, 25 [b]with gentleness correcting[/b] those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, |
||||||
15 | cult by what definition? | Bible general Archive 1 | Aristarchus | 57440 | ||
Having recently been involved in converting some Catholics, I would have to say that Mr. Samples needs to get out and actually meet some of these people. They are ill trained and I would venture to say probably not saved. That has been my personal experience anyway. | ||||||
16 | what does water refer to? | John 3:5 | Aristarchus | 57439 | ||
I believe the water is Jesus himself. I say this because of the story of the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. Jesus said He would give water that "will become a well of water springing up to eternal life." What water has been given that wells up into eternal life? Jesus himself, for how else is salvation attained but through the death, burial, and ressurection of Christ? "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live but Christ lives in me" (NIV). It is only through Jesus that we can be born again. It is his sacrifice that cleanses us and justifies us before the Father. I believe the "born of Spirit" is the rebirth of our spirit at the moment we truly believe in Jesus and what he did for us. 2 Cor 5:17 says that "anyone who is in Christ is a new creation, the old has gone and the new has come" (NIV). Obviously our physical bodies don't become new, so it must mean the rebirth of our spirit, which is new because we are now filled by the Holy Spirit. Of course, Jesus is also referred to as the Word in John 1:1. Either way, the only way is through Jesus, whatever analogies may be used. |
||||||
17 | What does Eph 5:17 say to you ? personal | Eph 5:17 | Aristarchus | 51815 | ||
My version would be exactly what is said. I do think the Amplified gives a very good rendering of the context it should be taken in. Paul lists all the things that would be considered foolish. They are in verses before and after verse 17. We should stay away from these foolish behaviors. Instead we should strive to understand the will of God. This is where I really like the Amplified. In understanding we should "firmly grasp" what his will is. I like the rendering because it implies the truth that understanding of itself is worthless. We must grasp it - holding on to God's will for our lives with relentless fervor. Seek understanding and then put it into practice. When He reveals a truth to us from the scriptures we must put it to use! What, otherwise, is the good of all our understanding? Prov 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. Prov 10:23 Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of understanding. This last verse gives a very good explanation of the relationship between foolishness and understanding. If we truly desire understanding and seek it then wisdom will be like a sport to us. Acting in wisdom will be a joy to the person that has true understanding. |
||||||
18 | Explanation on 1 John 5:7-8 please? | 1 John | Aristarchus | 51813 | ||
First of all, the KJV translation is wrong in verse 7. None of the ancient manuscripts contain its version. It was added at a much later date. A good commentary will tell you all about it. So, the NAS is the more accurate version here. Now, as for answering you question. We have to go up and look at verse 6. "1 John 5:6 This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and with the blood. It is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth." The water signifies Jesus' baptism. An outward witness on earth of our sanctification in Him. The blood is of course his crucifixion. Also symbolized within the Lord's Supper. Here can also be the water, since at his crucifixion, blood and water flowed from the spear wound. The Spirit is the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of truth, the Gospel, by which we preach and live. These are the witnesses in the earth, and they all agree or point in one direction - the saving sacrifice of our Lord by which grace entered. |
||||||
19 | The 9 Manifestations in I Cor 12 | 1 Corinthians | Aristarchus | 49702 | ||
I agree with your reasoning completely. I was simply pointing out that the verse you quoted was not Romans 14:1 it was 1 Cor 12:1. I understand what you are saying though and, yes, Romans 14:1 confirms your words. It just wasn't the verse you quoted. God Bless, Aristarchus |
||||||
20 | scripture section | Bible general Archive 1 | Aristarchus | 49625 | ||
Sorry I don't have scripture references. To my knowledge, there is nothing about Peter's death in the Bible. So I posted from Foxes Book of Martyrs which should be historically accurate. | ||||||
Result pages: [ 1 2 ] Next > Last [2] >> |