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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: Evan Ordered by Date |
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1 | Possible definition for 'Flesh'? | Rom 7:14 | Evan | 47848 | ||
Wanted to float an idea for a possible definition of 'Flesh' and 'Spirit'. I guess the problem I keep having with 'Flesh' is that it does talk about Jesus coming 'in the flesh'(1 John 4:2, 2 John 1:7 etc etc). What does it mean that Jesus came 'in the flesh'? I think 'flesh' could mean this sinful age that is in oposition to God. 'Spirit' is the age to come that is heavenly and of God. Just an idea, feel free to shoot it down... |
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2 | What does this passage mean? | 1 Cor 7:14 | Evan | 47267 | ||
What does this passage actually mean in practice? Does sanctification mean salvation? If not what does it mean? Why does the focus of the verse seem to be on children being holy? | ||||||
3 | What does it mean acknowledge though? | Rom 10:9 | Evan | 47262 | ||
I think that if you really believe that Jesus was raised from the dead then you will confess it or acknowledge it with your lips (ie you will speak it out loud, publically tell others that you believe it, others will know what you believe). I think it would be wrong to say this passage is commanding evangelism, but some truths just beg to be shouted from the rooftops. Jesus is risen! Who was it who said that "Salvation is by faith alone, but saving faith is never alone"? |
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4 | Do the Old and New Testaments Agree? | Bible general Archive 1 | Evan | 47259 | ||
Most of us would want to support the idea that the old and new testaments are in agreement. After all the same God inspired both. Matt 5:18 "For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished". Well, what else does scripture have to say on the matter of the two testaments. Passages like 2 Cor 1:20, Luke 24:26-27, 1 Peter 1:10-12 I think tell us that the OT is in fact fulfilled and pointed towards the Lord Jesus. If I want to understand what the OT means now then I need to look at it through the cross of Christ and see the change that Christ makes to the law and the old testament. Although I hesitate to suggest it (it is hard work!), a careful study of Romans 6-8 is indeed helpful. Paul's argument seems to be that because of our spiritual union with Christ we died and have been raised with him(6:5). We have now died to the law and have been made alive to the spirit (7:6). Instead of being slaves to law and to sin, we are now slaves to Righteousness (6:19), and now heirs and sons with Christ (8:12-17). We are freed from obedience to the law of the old testamant, because in Christ we have died and been raised. This makes sense, our righteousness and salvation comes from Christ's death in our place, not from obedience to the old testament laws and covenants. Indeed, what marked Isreal off as being holy and different, ie laws about food and marriage and the like, Christians now fulfill in godliness of life (eg 1 Peter 2:9-25). Hope that helps... |
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