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1 | What does "itching ears" mean? | 2 Tim 4:3 | Robert Nicholson | 160210 | ||
Greetings: When I read the above verse I am reminded that in Isaiah we have a similar reponse. "That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD:Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:..." (Isaiah 30:9-10) Robert Nicholson |
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2 | Why was God unhappy with Cains offering? | Gen 4:5 | Robert Nicholson | 149967 | ||
Hi WOS: I realize that in Genesis we are not clear on the instruction that Cain and Abel had from the Lord or their parents. However, we must remember that by Adam's sin all were made sinners (Rom 5:12) As sinners there is nothing which we or they can offer to God which will be acceptable. That is why we need a Savior. I do not believe that God showed favoritism, but rather accepted the excellent sacrifice the offering of an innocent lamb. In Abel's sacrifice we see the truth of subsitution, the lamb died and in doing so aquire Abel's acceptance with God. Their acceptance with God was directly related to the sacrifice. Christ is the fulfilment of these Old Testament types. He is the one who knew no sin, but was made sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God through him. Today the person who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ is covered with his righteousness and as such we are accepted by God in him. In light of Eternity we will never have anything of our own to offer God, We can only plead the precious blood of Christ the Lamb of God. We must remember that the Lord gave Cain opportunity to offer a sin offering, but he refused and allowed himself to be taken over by anger and eventually became the first murderer. I have to stop for now since I am on a time controlled computer. May God bless you Robert |
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3 | Why was God unhappy with Cains offering? | Gen 4:5 | Robert Nicholson | 149907 | ||
I believe that God did not accept Cain's offering because it represented the work of his hands in contrast to Abels sacrifice of a lamb which was accepted by God. The principle of redemption by blood is seen in picture form when God clothed Adam and Eve with skins. Abel's sacrifice like all of the Old Testament sacrifices pointed forward to the Lamb of God which John pointed out "Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." "Not of Works lest any should boast" ( Eph.2:9) We are "accepted in the beloved" the moment we rest in the finished work of Christ on the cross for our salvation. Praise his name. Robert Nicholson |
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4 | What does Eternity in your heart mean? | Eccl 3:11 | Robert Nicholson | 149311 | ||
Dear Friends: This verse never caught my attention until I read it in NASB. "He has also set eternity in their heart" This seems like a wonderful thought. What does it mean to have eternity in your heart? Would both unbelievers and believers have eternity in their hearts? In Christ Robert Nicholson |
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5 | what is ment by the body is the temple? | 1 Cor 6:19 | Robert Nicholson | 148741 | ||
Greetings 980 fairburn rd: I believe that 1 Corinthians 6:19 sheds light on your question. "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?" (1 Cor 6:19) Clearly, this verse is referring to those who have been born again and are indwelt by the Holy Spirit of God. Paul in writing to the Corinthians telling them why it is so important for believers to treat and use our bodies for Christ. In this chapter starting at verse 9 to the end of the chapter, Paul is teaching the need for purity among believers. He is speaking specifically about the seriousness of immorality in a believer's life. In Verse 20 we read "For your are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's" (1 Cor 6:20) From this verse we see that Paul is including the whole person and their need to glorify God in their body and spirit. In Romans 12:1 we have a similar plea "Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship." God bless you Robert Nicholson |
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6 | Knowing God | John 17:3 | Robert Nicholson | 143625 | ||
How do we come to know God and Jesus Christ? | ||||||
7 | How does a person get into the spirit? | John 3:6 | Robert Nicholson | 143624 | ||
In our natural state we cannot get unto the Spirit or build a relationship with God. In Romans 3:11 we read "there is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. In other words our sin has made us dead to God spiritually and it is only God who can make us alive in Christ. Jesus in talking with Nicodemus made it clear: "that which is born of the flesh is flesh and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not, that I said unto you, you must be born again" (John 3:6-7) We can only know God through Christ. We must place faith in the finished work of Christ upon the cross as the only way of salvation. It is Christ who brings us into a family relationship with God. "Jesus said Iam the way, the truth and the life; no one comes unto the father but by me. (John 14:6) |
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8 | jcsav, Was Peter delios when he denied? | Mark 14:71 | Robert Nicholson | 143622 | ||
Is your question "was Peter delerious when he denied the Lord Jesus? No Peter was not crazy! Peter was one of the diciples who knew the Lord Jesus for who he was before he denied him. In Matt.16:16 we read "Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ the Son of the living God". Jesus answered "Blessed art thou Simon Bar Jona for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my father who is in heaven". From this verse we know that Peter knew the Lord Jesus Christ and loved him very much before calvary. He was the disciple who was ready to die with Christ. He was the one who took the sword to those who came to take Jesus to the cross. We might ask what happened to Peter? He rejected the Lord Jesus 3 times as Jesus predicted. After Jesus was take away to the judgement hall think of what must have been going through the mind of Peter. Great fear as he saw his friend taken and falsely accused, mocked and tortured. And yet, he followed afar off; other disciples were not there at all. Peter was afraid of "man"and tried to fit in with the crowd even to the point of cursing and swearing. However, he could not hide his connection to the Man of calvary as the maid said "your speech betrays you". Peter was not a coward, he was a frightened man. We find in Luke 22:61-61 That after Peter had denied the Lord 3 times that "the Lord turned and looked upon Peter...""then Peter went out and wept bitterly" Peter was a man who knew Christ as the Son of God and yet in a time of weakness denied him. However, we see the affect of the Savior's look on him, he repented totally and was forgiven as we see in later chapters. Peter was the man who was given the keys of the kingdom and in the end he gave his life for the Savior whom he love. He was crucified upside down. His example gives hope to all Christians who at times are unfaithful to Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ is faithful! praise his name! Robert Nicholson |
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9 | Abraham was asked to kill his son by God | Gen 1:1 | Robert Nicholson | 141556 | ||
Greetings: First of all Abraham lived a long time before the ten commandments were given. It is a real account of a man who believed the promises of God. If we were to read the story of Abraham who was called by God out of Ur to a country which God would show him. God made a promise to Abraham that his seed would bring blessing upn all the families of the earth. Abraham and Sarah were quite old, past child bearing years. Nevertheless God allowed them to have a son Isaac who all the promises of God to Abraham depended on. Naturally, speaking Abraham would wonder at this strange request from God "take now your son, your only son ...and offer him for a burnt offering"Genesis 22v.2 If you read the story carefully it is a wonderful picture of God the Father who sent his son Jesus to the place of sacrifice and offered him for our sins. Abraham took God at his word and by faith he carried out what God had asked him to do. God was testing Abraham's faith. In Gen. 22v.12 God said "know I know thou fearest God, seeing thou has not withheld your only son" In Hebrews 11: -19 we have God's approval of Abraham's faith. Abraham believed that if he actually offered Isaac that God would raise him from the dead. Abraham believed God. As we know in the account God provided a subsitute for Isaac, a ram caught in the thicket. God never intended to allow Abraham to kill his son. He intended to test Abraham with an ultimate test of faith. Robert |
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10 | what does ITimothy 2:5 mean? | Heb 9:12 | Robert Nicholson | 138035 | ||
Greetings Perrin: I would add "What is Jesus Christ still doing as mediator? In your question you have defined the word "Between God and man. He is the one who came between and filled the gap which exists between God and man because of sin. The book of Hebrews covers this in detail. In Hebrews 9:14-15 we read "How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot unto God, purged your conscience from dead works to serve the living God" "And for this cause he (Christ) is the mediator of the new testament or covenant..." By his sacrifical death and resurrection the Lord Jesus Christ came between God and the guilty sinner. His work on the cross made it possible for a Holy God to forgive the guilty and declare them righteous in his sight. In John 14 Jesus made it clear that he is the only mediator between God and man when he said "I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the father but by me"(John 14:6) What is he doing today for those who have trusted him as Savior? He is our Advocate and our great high priest. It is through him that we approach God. It is through him that we enter into the holiest of all which under the old covenant was not possible for the common man. He is continually in tune with our needs and provides us with strength to walk the christian life. This is a topic which one could go on and on. We thank God for the Mediator our Lord Jesus Christ! Your brother in Christ Robert |
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11 | Why did God cause the fall of the nation | 2 Kin 17:1 | Robert Nicholson | 137922 | ||
When we read further on in the chapter of 2 Kings 17 we do not find that God caused the fall of the nation, but rather the nation due to major disobedience brought upon themselves dire consequences. In verse 6 we read of their captivity. In verse 7 we read why the nation fell. "Now this came about because the sons of Israel had sinned against the Lord their God, who had brought them up from the Land of Eygpt from under the hand of Pharaoh, King of Eygpt, and they had feared other gods." The remainder of the chapter tells us of God's work with them and their continual rejection of him. |
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12 | as death finds you so shall the judgment | Heb 9:27 | Robert Nicholson | 137921 | ||
Greetings: Would this verse be what you are looking for? Heb.9:27 "...it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes the judgment" |
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13 | wll everyone hear abt jesus before death | Rom 2:13 | Robert Nicholson | 104754 | ||
Thank you for the response: I agree that as Christians we some times go beyond the scriptures into the area of wishful thinking. You have asked what doe the Bible teach as the what will happen to those who are saved when they die? The Lord Jesus made clear the purpose of Calvary."If I go and prepare a place for you. I will come again and receive you unto myself: that where I am, there you may be also. Is it no amazing that the Lord Jesus Christ desires those who are saved to be with him? We must divide those who are saved into two classes; those who have died and those who are alive at this time and wait for his coming. The early Christian were concerned with the fated of their saved loved ones who had died. "Would the miss the blessing with Christ at his coming? In 2 Cor. 5 discusses this topic and puts into Christian perspective. In v1 he points out that we live in temporary tent bodies in contrast to the eternal body which will be ours at a later When Christ comes. Paul underlines the security of our salvation "Therefore we are always confident, knowing that , whilst we are a home in the body, we are absent form the Lord:d" V6 "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord" V8 What does it mean to be present with the Lord? Paul speaks of this as he nears death "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand" (2 Tim 3V6) As Paul reflects upon this truth, he speaks to the Philippians "For I am betwixt (betweend) two. having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ which is far better..."Phil 1:23 I believe from these few chapters that the Christian who is saved and dies before Christ is absent from the body and Present with the Lord. Praise his name. Furthermore for those of us who are alive await that moment when Christ will come bring with him those who have been with him since their physical death to meet those who are alive, this is when the dead received their resurrection bodies and those who are saved alive on earth will be change "shall be caught up together with the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord" (1 Thess 4:17) The relation which we began with Christ in time when we by faith rested in his work upon the cross is an eternal relation for all eternity May we rejoice as "We wait for his Son from heaven" and impress upon our hearts the great need for our fellow travellers to hear the gospel of his grace, that they too might be saved. Robert Nicholson |
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14 | we must obey the call of God | Gen 3:3 | Robert Nicholson | 84969 | ||
Fran1947: I agree. Jesus said "Truly, Truly I say unto you, he that heareth my word and believeth him that sent me hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life" (John 5:24) After Adam and Eve fell, God called them "Where art thou?" Today he calls to lost sinners and asked them the same question. It is only when we realize our need of him that we will find that he is indeed the only Saviour who can forgive our sins and make us alive unto God. His invitation is: Come unto me all you that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.(Matt. 11:28) God bless Robert |
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15 | 2 people who did not experience death. | Gen 5:24 | Robert Nicholson | 84967 | ||
Greetings SandyP: The other person you are thinking about is Enoch the father of Methuselah and a descendent of Seth. In Hebrews 11:5 we read of Enoch and are given more understanding of his situation: "By faith Enoch was translated (changed) that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God." Enoch is a beautiful picture of Christians who will be alive when Christ comes, they will be changed in a moment and will not see death. It is also interesting that Enoch was translated before God judged the earth by the flood. Robert Nicholson |
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16 | don't let nothing turn you aroung | Rom 8:35 | Robert Nicholson | 81630 | ||
Fran1947: Thank you for these wonderful thoughts based on Romans 8:35- I take heart in that there is absoluetely nothing that can separate us from his love. Indeed our unfaithfulness at times cannot separate us from his love because he is faithful and he cannot deny himself. I love the words of Paul in his prayer for the Ephesians: "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that you being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that you might be filled with the fullness of God. Now unto him that is able to do exceeeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Eph. 3:17-21 Thank you for your expression oflove and care for for we your brothers and sisters in Christ. I do reciprocate to you in the Lord and wish his every blessing upon you. O that we might know him and in knowing him appreciate him for who he is, our redeemer, Saviour, Lord and God. Peace in his name. Robert |
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17 | How was Jesus slain 'before' ? | 1 Pet 1:20 | Robert Nicholson | 81628 | ||
I believe that when we read about "Jesus slain before the foundation of the world" we are given a snapshot into God's view which is eternal. Even before the world was made God in his grace had a plan in place whereby his banished be not expelled from him for all eternity. Similar language is used in Eph 1 in which he sees us as seated in the heavenlies with Christ Jesus. However, we know that even though God views redemption as a finished work that in our view things are past, present and future. "When the fulness of time was come God sent forth his Son" (Gal. 4:4) Our Savior came into the world at the exact time which God had planned and died upon Calvary at the eact time. We also know that he will come again at the exact time which God only knows. God did not look at the world was we do and wonder "what next?" indeed he knows the beginning to the end. Through all the countless ages of eternity one aspect of him will be as a lamb freshly slain. Praise his precious name! Ropbert |
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18 | How was Jesus slain 'before' ? | 1 Pet 1:20 | Robert Nicholson | 81627 | ||
I believe that when we read about "Jesus slain before the foundation of the world" we are given a snapshot into God's view which is eternal. Even before the world was made God in his grace had a plan in place whereby his banished be not expelled from him for all eternity. Similar language is used in Eph 1 in which he sees us as seated in the heavenlies with Christ Jesus. However, we know that even though God views redemption as a finished work that in our view things are past, present and future. "When the fulness of time was come God sent forth his Son" (Gal. 4:4) Our Savior came into the world at the exact time which God had planned and died upon Calvary at the eact time. We also know that he will come again at the exact time which God only knows. God did not look at the world was we do and wonder "what next?" indeed he knows the beginning to the end. Through all the countless ages of eternity one aspect of him will be as a lamb freshly slain. Praise his precious name! Ropbert |
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19 | What did Jesus mean in John 5:24? | John 5:24 | Robert Nicholson | 81626 | ||
Brother Radioman: Thank you for your answer. None of the things you have mentioned have anything to do with a person being born again or born from above. Prayers, cards, decisions, baptisms or spiritual experiences has anything to do with a person establishing a personal relationship with God. Salvation is a work of God. It is he who by his Spirit awakens us to our sinful need of a Savior. It is he who presents to us the Lord Jesus Christ as the only Savior who can and will give us peace with God. It is only when God reveals to us that Christ is indeed the only Savior and that his work and worth is what salvation is anchored upon, that we as lost sinners can rest by faith upon him and be born from above. He creates within us a new heart and gives us new life as he by his Spirit dwells within our heart. As a sinner saved by his grace all that we can do is thank and praise him for his patience with us and for his ever reaching us when we were lost and helpless in our sins. To base our salvation on anything else is sinking sand. It is Christ our died, who paid the price which God demanded for our sin and it is God by his Spirit who brings us to saving faith in Christ. He stands alone for salvation, we are secure, he cannot deny himself. Praise his precious name. The moment we rest or trust in him we have passed from death unto life. This is not progressive, but instantanious the moment we rest in him. All other methods rest on something man can do and yet we know that salvation is not of works lest any should boast. In Christ Robert |
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20 | Baptism, why not more than one? | Eph 4:4 | Robert Nicholson | 79097 | ||
Leather48; According to 1 Cor. 12:13 we read "For by one Spirit are we born into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one spirit" When we are born again we are baptised by the Holy Spirit into the church which is his body which is sometimes referred to as the universal (not a Biblical term) church. This is a once and for all work for the believer and without it we are not born again. In Acts 2:41 "Then they that gladly received his word were baptised..." This was water baptism by immersion which every believer underwent after they were saved. I believe that it is symbolic of what has happened within when we trusted Christ and declares our identification with him. ( I know that some do not agree with me on this point) Peace in his Name Robert |
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