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1 | who in the bible was humble | Num 12:3 | Listener | 152101 | ||
Moses. Num 12:3 Now the man Moshe was very humble, above all the men who were on the surface of the earth. (HNV) |
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2 | What is meant by "last day" in John 6:44 | John 6:44 | Listener | 123437 | ||
This is an excellent question, and I would caution you against trying to impose any preconceptions you may have about prophecy on this passage. This passage runs contrary to some popular misconceptions about the order of end-time events. As you point out, "last day" should be the last day OF SOMETHING. The great tribulation is counted in days: Dan 12:11 "From the time that the regular sacrifice is abolished and the abomination of desolation is set up, [there will be] 1,290 days. Dan 12:12 "How blessed is he who keeps waiting and attains to the 1,335 days! Dan 12:13 "But as for you, go [your way] to the end; then you will enter into rest and rise [again] for your allotted portion at the end of the age." Also see Rev 12:6, Rev 11:3, Mat 24:29 The Bible clearly descibes the "days" of tribulation. Then the Bible describes "The Day of the Lord". Matt 24:36 ¶ "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. Matt 24:30 "And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. Luke 17:24 "For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day. 1Th 5:1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that anything be written to you. 1Th 5:2 For you yourselves know well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night. 2Pe 3:8 But don't forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 2Pe 3:9 The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2Pe 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. Clearly, "the last day" follows the days of tribulation, followed by "the day of the Lord". Perhaps "the last day" terminates "this present evil age" Gal 1:4 who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us out of this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father -- Gal 1:5 to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. |
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3 | Can you loose your salvation? | Phil 2:8 | Listener | 123019 | ||
I agree with you that a person who is saved cannot lose their salvation. I am not convinced, though, that there is a great deal to be gained by trying to convince your friend that your view is correct. Is this issue a stumbling block for her? If so, you may point her to John 18:9 and John 10:27-29. Having said that, I caution you not to view salvation only as an event that happens one day. Jesus explained salvation using the parable of the sower and the ground in Luke 8. Some seed sprouted but didn't mature. Some matured and bore fruit. I don't mean to confuse the issue, but neither do I want to promulgate a "cheap grace" that the Bible doesn't teach. |
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4 | meaning of Matthew 27:52-53 | Matt 27:52 | Listener | 102905 | ||
Great observations, Makarios. Thanks, Listener |
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5 | meaning of Matthew 27:52-53 | Matt 27:52 | Listener | 102714 | ||
As you say, this line of thinking does inspire deeper study. In looking at all the verses in the NT which contain a form of the word "resurrect", I noticed a couple of things which tend to confirm our thinking (or at least what I think is our thinking): 1) The passages which reference the resurrection almost all seem to point to Jesus' singular resurrection. Rom 6:5 For if we have become united with [Him] in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be [in the likeness] of His resurrection, 1 Cor 15:13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, not even Christ has been raised; 1 Cor 15:21 For since by a man [came] death, by a man also [came] the resurrection of the dead. and there are many more examples. 2) The few passages which reference a past plural resurrection seem to be more like Lazarus', not a glorified, incorruptible body. Heb 11:35 Women received [back] their dead by resurrection; and others were tortured, not accepting their release, so that they might obtain a better resurrection; Note that this passage even indicates a difference between past resurrections (other than Jesus') and "a better resurrection". 3) If many were resurrected in glorified bodies along with Jesus, wouldn't they all be "declared the Son of God", according to the following verse? Rom 1:4 who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord, Hope I'm not wearing this topic out. Thanks, and God's peace be with you. Listener |
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6 | The unrepentant raised incorruptible? | Rev 1:7 | Listener | 102696 | ||
Are you saying that the unrepentant dead will be raised incorruptible? What is the difference between the resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous dead? Luke 20:35 but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage; Luke 20:36 for they cannot even die anymore, because they are like angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. John 5:25 Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. John 5:26 For just as the Father has life in Himself, even so He gave to the Son also to have life in Himself; John 5:27 and He gave Him authority to execute judgment, because He is [the] Son of Man. John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this; for an hour is coming, in which all who are in the tombs will hear His voice, John 5:29 and will come forth; those who did the good [deeds] to a resurrection of life, those who committed the evil [deeds] to a resurrection of judgment. |
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7 | How will Caiaphas see Jesus coming? | Rev 1:7 | Listener | 102622 | ||
Thanks, but my question is: Since Caiaphas and those who pierced Jesus are in their graves now, how can they see Him coming in the clouds in glory and power, as Matthew 26:64 and Rev 1:7 indicate? | ||||||
8 | meaning of Matthew 27:52-53 | Matt 27:52 | Listener | 102618 | ||
Greetings Makarios, I think your first post was more in line with scripture. 1 Cor 15:23 But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. 24Then the end will come... This verse says that those who belong to Jesus will be resurrected when He comes, not at the crucifiction or His resurrection. Those in Matthew 27:52 were likely raised like Lazarus, not with glorified, incorruptible bodies. Listener |
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9 | How can Caiaphas see Jesus' return? | Not Specified | Listener | 102575 | ||
How can the high priest of Matthew 26:64 see Jesus coming in the clouds? See also Rev 1:7 where those who pierced him see him coming with the clouds. | ||||||
10 | How can Caiaphas see Jesus' return? | Rev 1:7 | Listener | 102596 | ||
How can the high priest of Matthew 26:64 see Jesus coming in the clouds? See also Rev 1:7 where those who pierced him see him coming with the clouds. | ||||||
11 | I'm skeptical | Luke 14:26 | Listener | 101290 | ||
Hello seeking4truth, I'm skeptical too, by nature. You raised so many issues in your post ... and I certainly dont have all the answers. You are absolutely correct that christians often pick and chose what parts of scripture to obey. The teachings regarding women in church and calling men father are clear, and clearly ingnored. These are contradictions in people, not God. But there is one idea that you brought up which I would like to address. That God says to love our enemies and to do good to those who spitefully use us, ye He will destroy His enemies. Who can deny that God in Jesus Christ, did ... does, love His enemies. Rom 5:6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Rom 5:7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. Rom 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Rom 5:9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath [of God] through Him. Rom 5:10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Yes, God loves us. Yes, if we are not justified by His blood we will suffer His wrath. I know this is not a pat answer, and I am not trying to argue you into belief. I am taking your name at face value, that you are truly seeking for truth. I encourage you to keep seeking, relentless like Jacob at Bethel, Gen 32. If you do, you will be rewarded. Heb 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please [Him,] for he who comes to God must believe that He is and [that] He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. Listener |
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12 | Does the OT talk about resurrection? | Matt 22:30 | Listener | 72549 | ||
Tim, I know it's been awhile since you wrote the note - but... Carefull examination of the context of 2 Thess 2:7 shows that the one restrained is the antichrist (the beast). Revelation 11:7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them. Revelation 20:1 ¶And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. So it seems that an angel is given authority to remove the restraint from the antichrist allowing him to ascend from the bottomless pit. This seems straightforward to me but I've seen very few others who see it the same way. Please let me know what you think. Thanks, Listener |
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13 | Does the OT talk about resurrection? | Matt 22:30 | Listener | 69226 | ||
Searcher, I know it's been awhile since you asked your question, but it's a good one, and has motivated some meditation on the Lord and His word. Here are a couple of additional (adding to Daniel 12) references in the OT to resurrection: Isaiah 26:19 Your dead shall live; my dead bodies shall arise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust; for your dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast forth the dead. Job 19:26 After my skin is destroyed, Then in my flesh shall I see God, 27 Whom I, even I, shall see on my side. My eyes shall see, and not as a stranger. “My heart is consumed within me. Ezekiel 37:5 Thus says the Lord Yahweh to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live. 6 I will lay sinews on you, and will bring up flesh on you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live; and you shall know that I am Yahweh. Hope you're still out there, hope you're still in the word. May the Lord bless you. Come quickly, Lord Jesus. Listener |
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14 | Should women be teaching in churches? | 1 Tim 2:12 | Listener | 48000 | ||
rwash, I take exception to the assertion that "Paul often admists that what he writes is his opinion". In one passage he draws a distinction between truth revealed by the earthly ministry of Christ and truth revealed by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit through Paul himself (1 Cor 7:10-40). This is not the same as equating the Pauline epistles with personal opinion. Peter regarded all of Paul's epistles as difficult, yet also as scripture: 2 Peter 3:15 And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; 16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. Listener |
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15 | Should women be teaching in churches? | 1 Tim 2:12 | Listener | 47998 | ||
Aussie Janet, I would like to commend you on basing your question on the scriptures. The scripture you reference is clear and understandable, to those who want to understand it. Many do not, and respond with dogmatic emphasis that if the scripture is looked at from a certain angle then their view will carry the day. Humanity is fallen and certainly no less so as His return approaches. By way of context, the purpose of 1 Timothy: 1 Timothy 3:14 ¶These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. God bless, Listener |
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16 | What are the signs of jesus coming? | Matt 24:1 | Listener | 47313 | ||
There are several in the scriptures, and some good places to start are Deut 28, 29, Matthew 24, Luke 21, 2 Thessalonians 2. Most of the signs in Matthew 24 and Luke 21 occur in various degrees throughtout history (ie. earthquakes, wars, famines) One a little less ambiguous is the revival of the Jews: Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; 20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: But, in my humble opinion, the one you can really hang your hat on is the "abomination of desolation" spoken of in Matthew 24:15, Daniel 8:13, 11:31, 12:11 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1 ¶Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 3 ¶Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. Hope this helps, Listener |
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17 | Support for Israel! | 1 Chr 12:18 | Listener | 47310 | ||
Absolutely! Men will continue to say: Ezekiel 13:10 ¶Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there was no peace... But there is no peace apart from Jesus: Acts 10:36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) But when we pray for the peace of Jerusalem we are also praying for spiritual revival and enlightenment of the individuals who inhabit the city. That is, we are praying that Jesus would reveal Himself to them and grant them saving faith in Him, after which He will soon return. Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: Come quickly, Lord Jesus |
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18 | Which war is this? | Rev 20:8 | Listener | 47212 | ||
This also is not an answer to your question. Mommapbs - I didn't know how else to contact you - can you do me a favor? If it is convenient please read my responce to "are women not allowed to be preachers" and give me a reality/scripture check. I value your opinion. Thanks, Listener |
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19 | Which war is this? | Rev 20:8 | Listener | 47211 | ||
This is a good question. This war is clearly after the 1000 year reign of Christ, as the context shows (v. 7). It is my understanding that Armageddon happens just prior to the millenium, when Christ returns to rapture believers, then pour out His wrath upon the wicked. I do not know that this battle in Rev 20:8 has a name. Although I am very interested in prophecy, I am not at all sure that we have a clear understanding of which prophecies apply to the return of Christ and which apply to the passage you referenced. Most would say that Ezekiel 38-39 will be fulfilled prior to the millenium. Events in 39:9-12 (burning weapons for fuel for seven years, burying the dead for seven months) would seem to indicate that this occurs before the eternal state which will follow the millenium. But the references to Gog and Magog seem to parallel Rev 20:8 which is clearly at the end of the millenium (Rev 20:7). The passage in Ezekiel also ties in with many other "day of the Lord" passages (ie. Joel 2). One possible way to reconcile the apparent name/timing conflict is that Gog is a fallen angel. Angels can be associated with nations (Dan 10:12-13, Dan 10:20-21). I wish I could give you a staightforward, definite answer. My gut feeling though, is that the relationship between the return of Jesus, "the day of the Lord", Armageddon and the rebellion at the end of the millenium is more complex or at least different than we now expect. Perhaps we are somewhat like the Jewish believers before Jesus came, who may have been unable to reconcile the "suffering servant" of Isaiah 53 with the king on David's throne of Isaiah 9:7. Notwithstanding all that, Jesus is comming back. It will be the best thing that could happen, and at the worst time in time in the history of the world. Isaiah 40:4 Every valley shall be exalted And every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight And the rough places smooth; 5The glory of the LORD shall be revealed, And all flesh shall see it together; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." Come quickly, Lord Jesus. |
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20 | When does this take place? | Rev 12:10 | Listener | 47207 | ||
Excellent question, Mommapbs! Of course the pre-trib folks will say that this (and virtually all other prophecies) will be fullfilled after the rapture. I don't wish to start another pre/post/pre-wrath debate, but I would like to take a shot at your question. Taking the passage at face value, I'd say that the answer lies within the context of the chapter in question, Revelation 12. The sequence appears to go something like this: 1) Satan cast down. 2) Satan attacks the Jews (which I read as the mother [of Jesus] in the passage) 3) God protects the Jews. 4) Satan attacks the church. My understanding is that these attacks will be through satan's surrogate, the antichrist. It may be that this passage is congruent with Matthew 24:15-21 and Daniel 9:27. That is to say that satan is cast out of heaven during the middle of the tribulation, inhabits the antichrist who sets himself up as god (2 Thess 2:3-4) at the midpoint of the tribulation, at which time he first tries to annihilate the Jews, then the saints. He is allowed to pursue this end for 3.5 years. Rev 12:13 And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child. 14 And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent. 15 And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood. 16 And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth. 17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. That the antichrist will persecute the saints for 3.5 years is clear from the following passages: Daniel 7:25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. Rev 13:5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months... 7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them:... 9 If any man have an ear, let him hear. 10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. Jesus said that this time will be worse than any other in history (Matt 24:21). Imagine being a Jew during the holocaust - this will be worse. Without question. Romans 8:22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time 2 Peter 2:12 ... as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. |
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