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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: CarlosDF Ordered by Date |
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1 | Forbidden fruit in Egypt? | Deut 1:39 | CarlosDF | 204287 | ||
The first principal of principles is the Living God, yes? Funny how there are a few dyslexia words that slip by the spell check. I most humbly submit to you this, if you do not find any life in what I write (questions, answers, notes), I will gladly snap this pen by your judgment. I sought the Lord for a response to your note, it is not what I expected, but I give it to you in faith: "Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love: The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. When we are called to part, It gives us inward pain; But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again." Fawcett May abundant Grace be a balm to the heart of loss. Be strong, and let your heart take courage for our hope is in the Eternal. |
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2 | Forbidden fruit in Egypt? | Deut 1:39 | CarlosDF | 204210 | ||
Oh, I do tend to confuse. A product of dyslexia and ADHD, but healing abounds, does it not? Yes, you have answered in a interesting and consequential way. I believe as well, there is no need for the tree as such to not be in the garden (or paradise) now, as we speak. We enter by the blood, and live by the new life, which is dead to sin. The tree itself is of no consequence, yet does represent some principal. That fundamental principal cropping up in the scriptures in many ways. But I find it interesting that there is no other 'simple' reference. Now, as to those who left Egypt. I did not pull the verse out of a hat, simply because the Hebrew is the same, and is the only other place where that combination occurs. That would be speculation, and lead to mysticism (I jest). However, Egypt is cursed by God, represents the cursed world, yes? And the promised land, ah, a veritable paradise... Once you have eaten the fruit, the result is death. Yet only one can lead into the promise who experienced the life in cursed Egypt. The others who enter were but children in Egypt, or born in the new free life while wandering the wilderness, and Caleb of course, but that is another picture. Oh dear, pictures, pictures, forgive me my friend. Yes, simplicity and sense, balm of peace. I seek no deeper meaning than the simple framework revealed by the Spirit. However, in interpretation, the simple explanation may not be the life giving word. Conversely, that does not make the spiritual revelation complicated. By solid logic, your quoted rule, 'when the plain sense makes good sense seek no other sense', can just as easily be that which closes your eyes to the light, and covers your ears to the living word. You have decided in that, or others, what is good sense. And then decided, "to seek no other sense." A path of orders and structures, but does it lead to life always? Please, in no way think I question the Spirit's prompting within you in such postulation. My regard has deepened, and know that God has used you as a goad for me already, my appreciation be made known. So, tell me, with a heart of complete dedication, that Joshua is no picture of the Messiah. It is a challenge as we only have Stephans discourse, yet that is of His will in Christ if the eyes of the heart be open. Bless you my brother, may your heart be strengthened, I value your replies. May your measure of eternal life be poured out upon the saints you meet with, to His Glory. |
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3 | Why Holy | 1 Cor 12:11 | CarlosDF | 204197 | ||
Ah, you have alighted upon one of the wrestlings in my own heart. Every good gift is from above. And for certain good gifts are for the edification of the saints. If our walk is dedicated to the body, even our lives will be given by Him as gifts. Yet I want it, to be useful to God, so badly that frustration can result, indicating a lack of maturity and transformation. The gifts are for the body, not for my satisfaction. As to tongues, which in the case of 'tongue of angels' as opposed to unknown foreign language, a topic with sides for sure, is it not for the one whom it is given? By faith we speak, and confounding the natural mind at that, leading to transformation. I do not believe God holds back such tools, whether by speaking or another act of faith. Yet it is the exercise of faith that strengthens. He will provide ways to exercise faith for certain. One simply asks in faith, yes? Now, the fire is a wonderful thing! In Psalm 39:3, there is such a picture! The mind is thinking, the heart is burning, then does he speak. In the room during Pentecost, when tongues of fire were there, was there anyone in the room on whom it did not alight? But does not the fire burn in your own heart? And if one were looking from before the throne, would they not see that fire? The Spirit descended upon the Lord like a dove. Nothing in His soul, his life, his very body, was impure. There was nothing to burn. Yet everytime we come into contact with the Spirit... John (baptist) said He will baptize you in the Spirit and in fire. I don't believe anyone can walk an inch with the Lord without some fire. And keep close to your heart Psalm 84:11, we walk uprightly in Christ, by His life, no good thing is withheld Him. I love the question, "Why Holy?" Blessings |
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4 | Forbidden fruit in Egypt? | Deut 1:39 | CarlosDF | 204186 | ||
The tree of life is in Gen 2:9, and in Rev 2:7, one location the garden at Eden, the other being the Paradise of God. Any support for the current location of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? God "barred the way" leading to the tree of life. Adam sent out of the garden to the land he was taken from. The land and the garden are separate at this juncture, but what about accessing the forbidden tree or its fruit? Curious in that, by all practicality, man by his natural mind finds the forbidden fruit, and subsequent self determination based upon what we deem good and evil, attractive and perhaps 'edible' to this day. Not a question regarding the generational propagation of original sin, and the associated curse. We find Deuteronomy 1:39 indicating that those who left Egypt knew good and evil, but the children from the wilderness did not. Hence I put the question figuratively in context of those that were in Egypt. No claim made here, by my question, that the tree or fruit was actually in Egypt. Looking for life in the location of the forbidden tree (forgive my weak and feeble punch line). |
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5 | Should Women Wear Hats? | 1 Cor 11:4 | CarlosDF | 204117 | ||
Dearest saint of the most High God, I fervently inquired of God in the Spirit as to what answer would lead to life. I perceived two things of the Lord, a vision and a word, let them be delivered with the anointing. And may anything of myself be consumed in the flaming, living word He speaks. If I am revealed, as you state, it is to no gain spiritually. I perceived one standing before a mirror, the one on this side having a hat, yet the reflection having none. Are the saints who stand before God, praising Him and giving Him glory forever wearing hats? I do not know but what I see. If one, in faith, chooses to cover in this realm, as a picture of the order of God, do I judge that legalism? No, I have stepped off the throne of my own heart, and can not. We must allow the Spirit to bring forth what you state, the moral imperative, for this day. Yet the spiritual reality that the Spirit pushes forward in this realm, in this age, is the eternal reality of His Kingdom. This leads to the weightier issue of "the headship of Christ in all areas", where we have superceding guidance. To submit to the head practically, one must submit to the body under that head. The building up of the body of Christ is what the life in you wants above all, not to foster contention. That submission is not symbolic! It is by faith, and evidenced by the life you bring forth in the body. If promotion of the wearing of hats was of the Spirit now, in the body where you meet, life would accompany that choice and word. I make no judgment whether that has happened apart from the context of Paul's discourse, is happening somewhere in the universal body, or will happen at some future point. But to raise the question, even with the intention of obedience, yet find dissension in those you meet with, is not finding life. It is judgment of what is correct and incorrect outside of the authority in the body you have submitted to. If it is a prophetic word you bring forth to the members you meet with, a new guiding revelation, you will find life and Grace to give it, even in the midst of persecution, even unto separation from that fellowship. That is extreem, and such a word would be accompanied by confirmation, yes? If it is a 'moral imperative' that you have personal revelation about, then practice it by all means, guarding your heart carefully to not turn that into legalism, which is just as legalistic now as in ancient days, irregardless of new or old economy. Forgive me for not having anything beyond that, no more verses, or vision. May God grant you increased faith extending beyond the mind's comprehension, and a transformed will to follow where He leads in peace. By the Spirit, may His hand lay upon you a new outpouring! With love |
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6 | Solomon's judgment of Adonijah and Joab | 1 Kin 2:13 | CarlosDF | 204103 | ||
I considered carefully by what reply would benefit, please forgive the length. In no way is the intention to speculate, or create some mysticism. However, those things which are revealed, taught, or highlighted by the Spirit are spiritual things, and as such can be seen as speculation from a different perspective. By that, I in no way here claim to be highly enlightened, or full of the vision of God beyond you or the next believer, woe is me, for I am ruined. That is no simple off the cuff justification for your concern, which I take with all regard. Yet at many points in the walk of faith, there are things which appear foolish to the educated mind. One cannot reason their way to a greater supply of eternal life. Perhaps this is where the the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, in that you may be right, your logic infallible, but find not life. And it is certain, that without the anointing, I am wrong, defiled by post hoc ergo propter hoc, and in no way finding or providing life. I will be brief then with the picture, yet I did find life in your prodding beyond the measure experienced previously in seeing Christ in the reign of Solomon. You perceive one aspect of the title, son of David, and that being the blood lineage to satisfy 2 Samuel 7. Of that same covenant, repeated by David in 1 Chronicles 22:9,10, is David confused about what he heard? Or is he simply mixing up the prophecy with the reality? Or perhaps this is the writen word displaying Solomon as a picture of the coming King? But that is speculation, so I hang not my hat there. Let us consider Psalm 72, presumably a consideration of David, about his son, yet clearly it describes the coming eternal king. By what means do you count the title, “A Psalm of Solomon” with the clear description of the future eternal King? If written by David, did he confuse his natural son's reign with the prophetic one? To which author shall we refer here, as to fix the meaning? David speaking in the Holy Spirit? Then there would be no confusion. Again, speculation, so we rest not on that. What do you make at the end of Stephens discourse, a road map of the pictures of Christ throughout, where he states (Acts 7:47) “But it was Solomon who built a house for Him...”? Though not equating the reign of Christ with the reign of Solomon, we find Solomon as a picture of Christ in the building of the temple, which only the king could do, while reigning in a time of peace. More speculation? Yet we have another king who, by the declaration in Hebrews 7, points to the nature of the Messiah. He, our High Priest, is of the order of Melchizedek, who happens to be king of Salem. Yes, the reign of peace, whether by definition, or picture, or reality. The king of peace, perhaps Solomon walked in such a way. Do we claim significance? Coincidence? Linguistic accident that Solomon's name, as revealed by God to David, means peace? And in Christ we have both, High Priest, not of the blood descendants, and Eternal King through the lineage. How amazing is our God! I do not ask rhetorically, or in any way to create some mystical association. The reality of the now by faith, is that there is a King, who reigns over a kingdom, and has subdued all of His enemies, even conquering death itself. This was intended from the foundation of the world, I believe. If the requirement to perceive all the pictures of this current reality comes by logic, reason, or scholarship then the pictures one views do not necessarily lead to more life. In that I do not discount the value of knowledge, or study. But hold finding life in higher esteem. May we find life in the Spirit, in the unveiling of Him daily in our experience, the one who is the living word. And may we find that life together. May the flame that is the living word consume any speculation, and may Grace guide any who read these words to the true King, irregardless of metaphor. Thanks for the provocation, I definitely found a new measure of life in Psalm 72, my blessing to you! |
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7 | Baptized into his death | Rom 6:3 | CarlosDF | 204064 | ||
I believe Paul, in this concept of "baptized unto His death", is closely explaining the participation we have by faith in the singular accomplishment of Christ. As later on in the same section (Rom 6:10,11) He "... died unto sin once..." then we should "reckon yourselves dead unto sin..." I believe that there is a transformation within, from the faith given you by God, in the public submission and proclamation of your association with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, i.e. the water baptism. Yet previously, faith and salvation came from God in that "moment you first believed", and that faith began to grow. Part of this growth is the experiential process as Paul states, of considering yourself dead to sin, and walking in that. This reckoning comes from a transformed mind, in which sin has no value, a mind not in 'bondage' to sin. So we may be baptized in water, as a fruit of our faith, yet the reality is one of lifelong transformation. The death, burial, and resurrection of those natural parts of your soul, such as the mind in the case of this reckoning stated above. What I mean is can you, only once, by one symbolic act, for all the rest of your life, decide to be dead to sin, and walk in that with a perfect mind? We know our hearts, and how much transformation is needed, and I believe Paul perceives that here in the body to which he directs this message. He is speaking the word that becomes reality, when we exercise our faith towards that. Compare carefully the precept revealed in 2 Corinthians 5:14,15, where "... one died for all, therefor all died;" With that, there is a continuation, He died so that we may live unto Him. In fact, a main theme of the whole chapter could be about being baptized unto His death. And the transformation is there as well, in verse 17 where the old things have passed away, and and now are revealed as new. I believe this happens in progressively for us, daily, hourly, with a spirit inside yearning for the complete state. Dying daily in Him, with love to you |
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8 | Solomon's judgment of Adonijah and Joab | 1 Kin 2:13 | CarlosDF | 203988 | ||
Hmm, "have I uttered that which I understood not"? So the fifteen times or so Jesus is called the son of David in the NT doesn't do it for you without ref... No problem, the king who reigns in peace, builder of the temple, possesing the wisdom of God, I just made some assumption about commonly ascribed parallels. I retract all assumptions. So let me rephrase. My question is if anyone has read any analysis pertaining to these verses under the context of assuming Solomon's reign metaphorically represented the Messiah's, or has perceived any verse supporting the first judgments of Solomon in relation to the Messiah's judgment. Forgive the assumptions and garbled diction, "I abhor myself". Peace in the One who breathes the word into the present. |
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9 | Solomon's judgment of Adonijah and Joab | 1 Kin 2:13 | CarlosDF | 203978 | ||
Good stuff, perhaps this is more specific to a certain interpretation than anything I have come across in general discussion. Take Joab specifically. No way it is simple that Solomon commands one to be executed in the tent before the altar of God. Even holding on to the horns of the altar. First, this signifies that God had utterly departed Joab, and what he represented. That being the 'blood shed without cause', the act is significant. And there was blood shed before the altar, a desecration? But the altar resided in the old, the new temple being built soon. As for the other, wishing to take away part of the wives (bride), to take part of the inheritance. More of a glimmer than a precept. Yet I am sure someone must have made these parallels, rightly or poorly, I just have never come across such. Thanks for your response, my blessing to you. |
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10 | Should Women Wear Hats? | 1 Cor 11:4 | CarlosDF | 203974 | ||
Ah, but by placing it as 'moral issue' and in the writing of an Hebrew who then became one inwardly (Paul), did you not mean the context of the Mosaic law, with consideration of the culture of the surrounding population? The moral guidelines of Paul would be the law (Mosaic), and now that he has become a new man in Christ, the moral guidelines would be of the Holy Spirit's leading. The principal of circumcision was symbolic, yet an absolute practical moral and legal requirement. Arguably an higher moral issue than head coverings, but of the same class. I don't think it's a trivial issue, because it requires, in my belief, the guidance of the Spirit to experientially realize. Christ as fulfillment of the law (moral, religious, and practical requirements), yet awareness of ones impact upon those around you. Great question, there are many today who live by legalism, yet are believers. And many who offend unknowingly, by not knowing or not following the anointing. Amazing Grace indeed! As one already replied, our freedom is absolute in Christ, we can not transgress beyond His sacrifice. Yet, it is the source of life within that guides us actively in the here and now. The living God is the living word, which is the more perfect law. How we should fear God in this! Fervently seek His voice with trembling! Yet praise Him for such grace... Forgive my obtuse communications, far to much education, and not enough humility. May the living word resound in you. |
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11 | Solomon's judgment of Adonijah and Joab | 1 Kin 2:13 | CarlosDF | 203951 | ||
What parallels has anyone seen in the first commands of Solomon as it pertains to his reign being the archtype of the new kingdom? Specifically, in the executions of Adonijah and Joab in I Kings 2:13-34? I am looking for any supporting details in the context of Solomon's judgment upon either as a picture of the Messiah's judgment. Anyone familiar with a reference, or have insight here? | ||||||
12 | Should Women Wear Hats? | 1 Cor 11:4 | CarlosDF | 203946 | ||
Paul circumcised Timothy in Acts 16:3, the purpose of which was "... because of the Jews that were in those parts..." Paul counts circumcision as naught after this in 1 Corinthians 7:18, and even as loss in Philippians 3:7. With this in mind, can I make the comparison to a practice, done in the new life, for the purpose of not offending those under the law? Circumcision is clearly not required of us physically, neither would it seem other similar symbolic manifestations of the law, if we take this as precedent. In love, wearing a hat when I'm with you. |
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13 | Gifts of prophecy and tongues passed? | Rom 16:7 | CarlosDF | 203944 | ||
My humblest apologies to all. Yes, the true wise man will hold his tongue(s). Sorry for the open ended indefinites, better men than I have pontificated on the topic extensively. Peace. | ||||||
14 | Gifts of prophecy and tongues passed? | Rom 16:7 | CarlosDF | 203940 | ||
I enjoyed your question, to the extent that my answer exceeded a reasonable one, so I put it elsewhere. Thank you for the provocation! Here I would simply ask what leads you to assume there are no apostolic gifts to the church in this day? Clearly there is no demarcation in time or space historically, or in scripture, as to the growth of the church, or its completion, apart from the end of ages. And we have precedent in Paul himself and others (Rom 16:7 for example) who were apostles beyond the twelve. What would lead you to view that ministry of God as complete? If it is just the twelve, yes, they are unique, but the gift went beyond them. If it were just the first century, or the lifetime of those named in the scripture, what signified the end of God providing for the church in that way? If Paul claims those of the church in a locality as proof of his apostleship, the fruit of him being a gift to the church from God, what prevents the use of that term to describe one in this day who is sent out, moves in the gifts, and brings forth the establishment of a body and the raising up of that congregation? Though I don't promote the arbitrary application of labels, simply the recognition of the life and work of Christ in a man dedicated to the church in this day who performs the office. Peace and grace to you, thanks for the interesting question visa vis prophesy. That sent me to the Spirit and I found something there. |
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15 | Can we pray to Jesus? | John 14:14 | CarlosDF | 203912 | ||
Jesus fulfilled the law. He is the High Priest of God, who made the perfect sacrifice, and went before God on our behalf. By His blood, we too enter into the presence of God, where the Messiah sits at the right hand. To pray is to talk, to communicate. If you enter by faith in the blood, you may address God the Father, yet the Son is One with Him and right there, with the Spirit of God filling all. Jesus taught the disciples by example more than anything, in prayer as well. Continuously communicating with the Father, separating Himself at times to call out to God. Praying to God with the disciples. All are our model of 'how to pray'. And there is no confusion amongst the Eternal, addressing Him in each way is sound practice. Though we may not understand, or have the words, He can see our hearts clearly. Even more wonderful, the Spirit of God inside you can lead your conversation with the Lord, and thus 'teach you how to pray' right here and now. How amazing is that! I absolutely love this verse in Isaiah 41:25, "... from the rising of the sun, one that calls upon my name ..." From the dawning of the day, the appearance of light, one that calls upon my name. It is the Lord, who has brought forth a new day, and in Him we are able to continuously call upon the name of the Eternal! |
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16 | Johns baptism? | Acts 19:4 | CarlosDF | 203910 | ||
A one time thing... Well, I thought about that a bit, it is a new one to me, thanks! Repentance is certainly repetitive experientially, and knowing the emptiness of life without the Savior, I would suppose that some went to John more than once. I have known groups of believers (in Jesus as the Messiah) who have required baptism to join their number, even if the person was already baptized. And sadly, some who felt it necessary to be baptized a number of times, thinking the first few didn't take. What does God see? What picture is baptism, and is it once? Well, the sea was parted. The ark went before them three days journey to find a resting place (Num 10:13). In Joshua 2:22 the spies escape death for for three days in the mountain. But the example our Lord uses with power and condemnation is that of the prophet Jonah, who went below the waters, then was recovered to do God's will. All these picture events were singular, and the reality as walked by the Messiah, treading where no man could go, was unique to all time. Jesus in Mat 12:40, proclaims the sign given to them, the sign of Jonah. So clearly the intent of the baptism in the name of Jesus is for a persons conversion path, a public proclamation and association with the death burial and resurrection of Him. And having done it, repetition seems unwarranted, as it references a singular event. Even in the context of "... 'ceremonially cleanse' them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit" (where I use the term baptism loosely), it would have an association with the resurrection, which need happen once, even though cleansing is throughout ones life. For John, who was perhaps baptizing as a ministry of spiritual cleansing, in parallel with the law, one could make a case for the repeated application. Again, thinking back to repentance, a necessary activity throughout ones life. So I would presume, with no proof whatsoever, that there was a contingent who went to John more than once, and that his followers baptized some repeatedly in the name of John. Whether that was overt, or on the condition of the repenter, I have no clue. It may have never happened as well, all speculation. Furthermore, you have raised a fascinating point in my own heart. What about the baptism of fire? We receive the Spirit once, and the experience of which is singular and life changing. Yet John said fire as well. And I mentally, and in experience have felt the times in my life of 'going through the fire', as such it would appear we are immersed in the fire repeatedly. Well, we are immersed in the Holy Spirit experientially as well on multiple occasions, even having received the 'baptism of the Holy Spirit' once 'officially'. So perhaps in the realm of the Spirit, and not the symbolic, we are continuously returning for the cleansing. Thank you for such a question, may the cleansing Spirit and refining fire penetrate deeply in your own walk. |
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17 | Not need teachers? In what way? | 1 John 2:27 | CarlosDF | 203899 | ||
What a great question. I have pondered lately a few things, maybe it will be of use to you. Our minds exist in the physical realm, limited by time and capacity. You will never attain even a minuscule grasp of the fullness of God's wisdom. We have not the capacity, nor the time. So part of what the Spirit leading is about concerns what you learn, what you obtain, to bring forth life in greater capacity. My revelations may be wondrous, yet not useful in your walk. He leads us according to His plan, which is mysterious. In essence, by following the Spirit, we have access to 'all knowledge', and touch the wisdom of God, even in our limited state. The other aspect, and this one is harder, is the spiritual nature of what you learn. By the teaching of a man, i.e. the writing, the language, the logic, the reasoning, we don not receive life. Yet by these same, the Spirit can communicate life in the present. For myself, this means turning to make sure I have the prompting at all times, finding life first and formost, and the useful knowledge as a consequence of that search. When I drift into something else, the time spent at that just doesn't seem very profitable. Now if I am with a 'teacher', one who is gifted, the flow of life is great, as God moves through faith in both of us. Yet it is still the Spirit which leads, and ultimately, is the teacher. Just my recent ruminations, cheers! |
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18 | Did I miss something in the text? | Bible general Archive 4 | CarlosDF | 203897 | ||
Finding the Lord in the Tower of Babel This is rich with imagery, and can have multiple interpretations and applications. I have but a simple measure of the Spirit, so find what you may. We know that the building, the true temple of God has as its cornerstone Christ himself. He is the foundation, and is also the stone 'cut without hands' in Daniel 2:45. He is both the cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20) of the building, and that which destroys all constructions not of the eternal life God has provided, i.e. the kingdoms of man in Daniel, and many other inferences. So man (or the children of man) has crafted for himself a building and a city, one of protection, yet made of brick, and of the hand of man. They intend to 'reach heaven', or in other words, exist in a place beyond the confines of here and now. They want eternity, yet have not sought God for that life. There is a parallel in that these 'children of man' have chosen for themselves what is right, what is correct, of their own judgment. Adam and Eve perceived the benefit of deciding of ones own accord, and were similarly barred from access to life. God similarly 'debated' their case (Genisis 3:22), before removal. I put quotes on the debate, as that is a separate issue. The judgment of God upon a unified people who have taken up the image of God's intention yet not according to God's foundation and material is a picture in itself of what Christ did in removing the old contract, the law. He came in judgment of that, and fulfilled that judgment. This is the context of the prophesy of Christ initiating the Olivette discourse (Mat 24:2, Mark 13:2, Luke 21:6), "... no stone left upon another ..." No conflict with whatever other interpretations of the discourse come about, I simply mean that the focus of the old system at the time of His earthly ministry, the second temple, was destroyed, and all those in the city, Jerusalem, were scattered (or perished). If you (figuratively as the reader and a Christian, nothing personal) step beyond a bit of linguistics, and just think for a moment, did not God intend for you to partake in His eternal life? From the very foundation of the world? Are you not now part of "one people, and they have all one language; and this is what they begin to do: and now nothing will be withholden from them, which they purpose to do."? In the Spirit we are one people, we are of one faith, one word, one intention. His will is worked out in us by faith, and nothing can stop that purpose. You also as a believer in the Messiah, are a partaker of the inheritance of Christ, and nothing has been withheld from Him. The picture of the body of Christ is here, the picture of the judgment of Christ is here, even some of the metaphors used by the Lord in His earthly ministry are here. And I am sure that there is so much more than that in these few verses, yet I am but a speck, God wisdom is boundless. Hope this helps a little. |
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