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1	Is suicide a sin, will you go to hell?	Bible general Archive 1	JimD	71312
	Angleface, please note all the references given by inmyheart. It is right on. One truly born again of the Spirit of God will be with God in heaven regardless of their sin. Their salvation if of God and not of themselves (John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, John 1:13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.) There is a difference in a person who has head knowledge and perhaps even goes to church and a truly born-again Christian. I'm reminded or the Great Blundee who lived in the 1850s who stretched a cable across Niagra Falls and walked across. As the crowds began to dwindle he and his manager decided they needed to do more to draw crowds. He practiced rolling a wheel-barrow across the cable and planned for the unveiling of his new improved act. When the day finally came he walked out on the rope and pricked the interest of the crowd. His manager asked who thought the Great Blundee could wheel someone across the cable in a wheel-barrow. The crowd went crazy yelling Yes, Yes. The manager then said he needed only one thing - a volunteer. There was a dead silence and all that could be heard was the wind and roar of the falls. The manager stepped forward and got into the wheel-barrow and Blundee wheeled him across. This little story illustrates an important difference. The crowd believed with their head that Blundee could accomplish the feat. His manager knew with all his heart that he could. The point is have you totally surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, believing He is who He said He was - God in a human body coming to die for our sins.
2	Is suicide a sin, will you go to hell?	Bible general Archive 1	JimD	71310
	McAllister 702 please consider the following: 2 Tim 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. "accurately handling the word of truth" could be translated "cutting it straight". I encourage you to consider the following scripture and notes. A study of Luke 16:19-31, the story of Lazerus and the rich man it is clear that before the resurrection of Jesus there were two compartments in Sheol. One is referred to as Abraham's bosom, where Lazerus had his abode and the other was a place of torment, where the rich man had his abode. Let me quote from a world renown Bible scholar, C.I. Scoffield. "Hades before the ascension of Christ. The passages in which the word(Hades)is occurs make it clear that hades was formaerly in two divisions, the abodes respectively of the saved and of the lost. The former was called "paradise" and "Abraham's bosom." Both designations were Talmudic, but adopted by Christ in Luke 16:22; 23:43. The blessed dead were with Abraham, they were consciouse and were "comforted" (Luke 16:25). The believing malefactor was to be, that day, with Christ in "paradise." The lost were seperated from the saved by a "great gulf fixed" (Luke 16:26). Hades since the ascension of Christ. Sa far as the unsaved dead are concerned, no change of their place of condition is revealed in Scripture. At the judgment of the great white throne, hades will give them up, they will be judged, and will pass into the lake of fire (Rev. 20:13, 14) But a change has taken place which affects papadise. Paul was "caught up to the third heaven . . . into paradise" (2 Cor. 12:1-4). Paradixe, therefore, is now in the immediate presence of God. It is believed tht Ephe. 4:8-10 indicateds the time of the change. "When he ascended up on high he led a multitude of captives." It is immediately added that He had previously "descended first into the lower parts of the earth," i.i. the paradise divesion of Hades. During the present church-age the saved who died are "absent from the body and at home with the Lord." The wicked dead in hades, and the fighteous dead "at home with the Lord," alike await the resurrection." If you study 1 Cor. 15:52-55 along with Revelation 20:4-6 you see the first resurrection which is for the saved. Rev. 20:11-15 you see the second resurrection of the dead (lost) who ultimately are cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. Your reference to Acts 24;15 only tells us that both the just and the unjust will be resurrected. It does not mention as you put it "the unrighteous who died in ingorance of the truth." Ignorance is never excused. Jesus said He was the way the truth and the life, no man comes to the Father but by me. Receiving Christ is the only way to eternal life. That's the point of the whole New Testament. In Christ, Jim D.
3	Can one who commits suicide be saved?	Ex 20:13	JimD	71075
	I couldn't disagree more. IF a person has been born again is sealed until the day of redemption (when they get a new body). Eph 1:13 In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation--having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, Eph 1:14 who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God's own possession, to the praise of His glory. Look at these verses: John 6:37-40 "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day." Also, the following: John 10:27 "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. I and the Father are one." For more on sealing of the Holy Spirit see Ephesians 4:30 and IICor.1:22. There are many times that we sin and are not even aware of it. Our knowledge of sin is based on our knowledge of scripture. If a person is a new believer they may not be aware of their sins. Over time the Holy Spirit will reveal these areas by conviction (usually by using Biblical truth). In the meantime Rom 8:26-27 "In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God." Notice in these verses that it is the Spirit who is interceding. And "He who searches the hearts" (Our Heavenly Father) "knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God." Notice also that the Spirit's intercession is with "groanings too deep for words". I don't believe this is referring to us praying is tongues, but intercession of the Holy Spirit through His oneness with the Father. The Father knows what the mind of the Spirit is so He doesn't have to verbalize this intercession. I hope some of this makes sense to you. I feel like I've been rambling. Regards, Jim D.
4	I want to know more about suicide?	Ex 20:13	JimD	71068
	Exodus 20:13 as part of God's law says "Thou shalt not murder". Also, in the New Testament in 1Cor.6:19-20 we read - "Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s." The Holy Bible, New King James Version, (Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson, Inc.) 1982. This clearly presents to us that we are not our own, we belong to God. Suicide is the ultimate rebellion against our Creator. Why do you even ask? Are you facing something you feel is to difficult to deal with or have you lost someone through suicide? Can you be more specific about why you ask this question? I would like to help if either is the case. Jim D.
5	Is Jesus Gods son?	Heb 1:5	JimD	71066
	Pastor Glenn, Notice the following references. There a many such references to life being in the blood. Genesis 9:4“But you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood. Leviticus17:11‘For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul. Deut.12:23“Only be sure that you do not eat the blood, for the blood is the life; you may not eat the life with the meat. The Holy Bible, New King James Version, (Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson, Inc.) 1982. There is something sacrad about blood to the Lord. Also, it is interesting that the child gets its blood type from the father. I believe the sin nature is passed from the father to the child. That would explain why Jesus could not have a human father. Numerous references in the Bible refer to us being born with this fallen nature. Yet, Jesus was born as the Lamb of God without spot or blemish. His blood was from His Father. I don't have any idea how this happened, but surely is was an easy task for the creator of the universe. Jim D.
6	?Fellowship?	Lev 18:22	JimD	71035
	Awesome attitude. If you truly fall in love with Jesus, He will sustain you. Surround yourself with people that love the Lord. If you're not already in a good Bible based church find one and get involved. We need the Holy Spirit and the Bible to mature, but we also need each other. Even Jesus, the God Man, needed other people. We often see in the Bible that Jesus went away from the masses, but He most often took those most intimate with Him. The scene at the Garden of Gethsemmine, Jesus most difficult time on earth, He took the disciples with Him to be with Him and watch for Him. When they feel asleep you can sense in the words of the Lord His need for their fellowship. Even if you don't fall again into this type sin there are chances that you will probably fail in some other area. We all do from time to time. Satan will try to condemn you and make you condemn yourself. Don't fall for that. 1John 1:9 says that if we confess our sin, He is faithful and just to cleanse us from that sin. Confession is simply agreeing with God that what you have done is sin, thanking Him for paying for that sin and asking God to help you not to fall into that again. Remember, as a believer Jesus paid for all our sin past, present and future. God would not allow Jesus to pay for your sin, then require you to again pay for that sin by sending you to Hell. He may chastise us for our sin (Hebrews 12) but he will never condemn you.
7	Who were Cain's wife's parents?	Genesis	JimD	70994
	Cain's wife would have been a descendant of Adam and Eve. Keep in mind that they lived over 900 years and had many sons and daughters.
8	?Fellowship?	Lev 18:22	JimD	70991
	Please understand that temptation is not sin. Even Jesus was tempted, but did not sin. If you want to see what a struggle temptation is for all of us look carefully at Romans 7. The whole chapter is about Paul's battle with sin. The things that he didn't want to do he did and the things he wanted to do he didn't do. We all face this struggle. If you have truly received Christ as your savior He has given you the Holy Spirit to dwell within you and to empower you to resist sin. Is it easy, no it is often difficult, especially if we have formed bad habits. However, looking further into Romans at chapter 8 first you will see that there is no condemnation to those who are in Christ. Then verses 1-27 explain how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live for Christ. Also, Christ has given us the body of Christ to provide accountability, comfort, encouragement, teaching, motivation and most importantly prayer support to assist you in staying pure before the Lord. You may experience failures along the way, but God's grace is sufficient for you. Satan will condemn you, but God will lovingly convict you but never condemn you.
9	Homosexuality located where?	Lev 18:22	JimD	70927
	In addition to Lev. 18:22 you will find reference in Lev. 20:13. Also, reference Gen. 19:1-11 the story of Lot in Sodom. From a Christian perspective look closely at Rom. 1:26-27 and note that God gave them up.
10	Why is KJV so different from NASB?	Hag 2:7	JimD	70925
	The KJV was translated in the early 1600s and the NASB translation work was launched in 1959. Both are very reliable translations but due to more ancient manuscripts that have been found and used I believe the NASB is perhaps the more accurate translation. Many commentators that I read on this passage believe the reference to the wealth of all nations is a reference to Messiah. I tend to hold that view also. Others say it is a reference to Jerusalem. Notice that the New King James Version capitalizes this way, "the Desire of All Nations" which more clearly points to a person (Messiah). Remember, the trasnlation is not inspired the original words given by God in the Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek were verbally inspired. Using a translation like the NASB, KJV, NKJV will not lead a person astray from a doctrinal standpoint. Some of the more conversational translations such as the NIV are easier to read but do introduce some interpretation for the reader which may or may not be entirely correct. For serious study I prefer KJV, NKJV and NASB.
11	Adam and Eve the first people created?	Luke 17:1	JimD	70878
	The Bible gives a good explanation for the missing information. Notice John 21:25. "And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were written in detail, I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books that *would be written." The gospel accounts of Jesus give accounts of Jesus life for us to examine who He is. The gospel of Matthew looks at Jesus as King. That's why we see the geneology proving the kingly line. Mark depicts Jesus as the lowly servant. Luke, being a physician, was chosen to depict Jesus as man. John depicts Jesus as God, ie., In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God (John 1:1-2) and later in vs 14 "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us." As some others have written, the Bible has given us enough information to allow us to make a decision to receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. You may wonder why God would have to come to earth. I'm glad you asked. God created man and put him in a perfect environment, The Garden of Eden. He gave Adam all that he would need to live forever and to have a relationship with God. The only stipulation made to Adam was that he could partake of anything in the garden except one tree. Adam and Eve made their first mistake in hanging out there at that tree. They were already on shakey ground. Sin works the same way today. Anyway, Adam partook of the forbidden fruit. Romans 5:12 in the New Testament says," Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned--. God had told Adam that in the day he eat of that fruit he would surely die. That came true. He died spiritually immediately and began to die physically growing older from that point on. This spiritual death was a seperation from God. This is the insurmountable problem that the human race is faced with. We are dead spiritually. There is a holy God on one side of the chasm and man on the other. Between the two is this barrior created by sin. We are born in this condition. The sinners Adam and Eve begat other sinners their children. The delimma for man is that God cannot remain holy and receive sinners. God planned for this in eternity past in His plan of redemption. God has declared the wages of sin is death (see Romans 6:23). This is that seperation from God I spoke of earlier. To satisfy God's holiness, a sinner must be seperated from God eternally. However, God's plan to redeem a people for Himself, included God the Son coming into the earth (no human father) as perfect man without sin. He lived a sinless life and died on a Roman cross. He became the Lamb of God slain to pay for the sins of those who would receive the gift. The whole Old Testament sacrificial system was a foreshadowing or picture of what Jesus would do on the cross. What this all means to the person who receives Christ as Savior is that God takes our sin and places it on Jesus and takes His righteousness and gives it to us who believe. By have Jesus' death substitute for me, I stand righteous before this Holy God and He can receive me because my sin is paid for. If anyone will seriously and openly consider Jesus and His life you have to conclude that He truly was who he said he was.
12	How much submitting must a woman do?	1 Corinthians	JimD	70788
	I think it is interesting that Paul told the Ephesian church in Eph. 5:21 to submit yourselves to one another, before he says to women to submit yourselves to your husband. The husband is to love the wife as Christ loves the church, sacrificing Himself for her. The Christian wife should not be using abuse as an excuse to get out of the marriage, but should not allow herself or her children to be harmed. Sometimes I have found that the wife leaving with the children has been the thing that has brought the husband to true repentance. The purpose of leaving should be protection and for the pupose of bringing the abusive party to repentance. Foremost is to have your church in support of you. They should be there for your protection and council. Remember the purpose of temperally leaving is to bring the guilty party to repentance and then reconciliation.
13	Are tongues a world language or not?	1 Corinthians	JimD	70786
	Bob, I think you've pretty much nailed it. Nothing should divide the Body of Christ. It is so interesting that people use passages that we intended to bring unity and make something out of it that has become so devisive. 1 Cor. 12, 13 and 14 are a unit that addresses some of the devisiveness in the Corinthian church. A study of spiritual gifts reveals that the gifts are distributed by the Holy Spirit (1Cor.12:11) and the members are set by God (1Cor. 12:18). God has determined what each of our gifts are. We should not neglect our gift (1Tim.4:14) and stir us the gift that is in us (2Tim.1:6). We should be praying, "Lord, show me what gift you have given me", and "Lord, empower me to use this gift to glorify yourself in my life." Also, I believe a study of 1Cor. 13 indicates that some gifts may not be permanent. I believe some of the sign gifts were given to authenticate the apostles and the early church but do not continue. It is interesting that Paul tells Timothy to take a little wine for his stomach and not "call for the faith healer". Also, the epistile of James tells us to call for the elders of the church and let them pray for the sick annointing them with oil. It also goes on to say the effectual fervant prayer of a righteous man availeth much. With the elders doing it no one person gets to make a show of the healing in the event God miraculously heals the person. My contention is if there really are miracle healers today why do they only "perform" on stage. Why aren't they at the hospitals healing everyone. Don't take me wrong I believe God does miraculously heal today. I just question what we see so much of today that appears to be show. Jesus didn't operate that way.
14	Adam and Eve the first people created?	Luke 17:1	JimD	70782
	First, I would like to respond to your comment that "folklore would have us believe". The Bible says 2Tim 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 2 Tim 3:17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. The word for inspired in the original Greek means God breathed. Literally meaning the words are God's words. The human writers were in effect taking dictation from God. The thing that you said really stumped you is a very interesting point, but not to complex when you consider that the Hebrew name used here is Elohim which indicates a plural. Christians throughout church history have believed in one God who exists in three persons. These three are God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They operate as a single entity. This was the issue that many of the Jewish religious leaders had with Jesus. He pronounced Himself to be God. You can see this in John 1:1-3 and vs 14. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God, the same was in the beginning with God......The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Also, in the Gospel accounts of the baptism of Jesus, you see the Father speaking from heaven, the Holy Spirit descending like a dove and the Son (Jesus) standing in the river. Jesus consistantly claimed to be the same as His Father in heaven. Those who claim He was just a good man are denying what He said about Himself. If he wasn't who He said He was then He was lying and was not a good man. Yet, all who have taken the time to honestly consider Jesus, His life and the life and death of those who followed Him come to the conclusion that He was in fact who He claimed to be. God. As a matter of fact over 500 eye-witnesses saw Him assend to heaven after His resurrection. You can read of these witnesses in 1Corinthians15:1-9.
15	If EGWhite wrote it where is it found?	Gen 6:3	JimD	70779
	I personally believe those that say Noah preached 120 years are wrongly interpreting the passage of Gen. 6:3. Gen. 6:3 is stating that at the particular point in time that the Sons of God came into to the daughters of men and bore children, mighty men of renown that God saw the wickedness of mankind at that point and warned that in 120 years He would destroy the earth by flood to end that wickednss. I personally believe these "sons of God" were the fallen angels referred to in Jude 6 that didn't keep there abode (KJV says "first estate") just as Sodom and Gomorrah vs. 7. That's a very deep subject and probably to deep to get into now.

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