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1 | What does it mean in 2 Samuel Chapter 7 | Matt 6:9 | roviear | 66174 | ||
Msranger, I found where the great men are listed, though I'm not sure if it is an exhaustive list or a short one. Hebrews 11 is cross-referenced in the Scofield Bible (KJV-1967). In Christ, Estelle |
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2 | What does it mean in 2 Samuel Chapter 7 | Matt 6:9 | roviear | 64465 | ||
Msranger, the same as when the Bible references the Lord in heaven. I know about Nathan, who is the person to whom the Lord is speaking in this verse. Perhaps others will add insight as to whom these great men are and if it means that the men are still alive or if the statement includes those who have died by this time (i.e., Jonathan and Samuel). In Christ, Estelle |
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3 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | roviear | 64461 | ||
Robert, quick point: death isn't actually a punishment for true believers, for we're going to be with God. I believe that our punishment is the continued separation from fellowship with the Lord, which means that we don't enjoy the fruits of the Spirit (Gal 5). For myself, I cannot stand being miserable, therefore, I seek the Spirit's help in revealing my sins or why I'm feeling separated. Most times I don't actually need to seek too hard for I know what the issue is! Also, the Bible doesn't actually say that Ananias and Sapphira themselves were true believers, only that they were in the midst of the believers. They attempted to deceive the Lord because they mistakenly believed that He only saw the outward appearance. I don't remember who else spoke about A and S, but I read it recently. It was a short, but pretty good discourse on the topic. In Christ, Estelle |
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4 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | roviear | 64460 | ||
FTimA, from the numerous posts made to you on this topic, it appears that you will not be swayed in your beliefs and it grieves me that you're allowing the Deceiver this stronghold in your life. The Holy Spirit places the truth in us. Through prayer and meditation the Truth is revealed to us. Note, in order to know the Truth and be set free, we must actively seek it. Once I became saved, I didn't continue to seek salvation, I began seeking the Truth. I pose a series of questions to you. 1. Is Mother Theresa with God? Is Peter with God? How about John the Baptist? How do you know that they are or are not? 2. If Christians (here I mean true believers, not religious Christians) must continually repent, based on the fact that we are inherently sinful, then how is anyone with God? 3. Does anyone know the exact moment of earthly death? 4. If Christians must continually work for salvation, then why did Jesus bother dying that horrible death in the first place? Why bother if we still have to work for salvation? 5. Who determines if we've worked enough? Wouldn't that again lead back to a rather sparse heaven with only the Triune God and angels there? I pray that you allow your eyes to be opened to the Truth and that by the power of Jesus' blood, the Deceiver be gone from your life. I know that Jesus has me in His hand and I KNOW that Satan cannot remove me no matter how far I may stray. My assurance is based on the Word of God (as has oft been quoted in others' posts to you). See, that's where faith enters. You repent of your sins, ask for forgiveness, and accept the gift of salvation, then you believe that God doesn't lie in His word nor does He contradict Himself. In Christ, Estelle |
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5 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | roviear | 64290 | ||
FTimA, actually, it really is that simple. I was not referring to our consciences and the process of releasing our guilt and sins to the Lord, I was referring to what you must do in order to be forgiven. Please remember, though, as it says in James 2, works without faith doesn't amount to much. So, if a person asks for forgiveness (the action), but does not have the faith that he is forgiven, then it doesn't mean anything. Conversely, faith without works is dead as well. A person who believes that he's been forgiven (faith), but doesn't permanently change his ways doesn't get it either. Asking for salvation is the easy part. Believing that you've been saved should also be the easy part. Living a perfect life as our heavenly Father (Matt 5:48) is the hard part. By the way, I have since realized that no one can lose the gift of salvation. Please also see my post dated 4/11/02. In Christ, Estelle | ||||||
6 | peace,and stop worring about our son | Matt 6:25 | roviear | 57770 | ||
Sister48, I know how hard it is to pray, then release my fears and worries to God. I've found Matt 6:25-34 to be extremely helpful in times of stress. Another passage the Lord laid on my heart earlier this year was Psalm 4. Please remember that your fear and concern is from Satan and not God. Your worries are telling God that He cannot handle the situation. Pray, then release your issues over to the Lord. For it says in Romans 5:1-5 that through faith we have peace. Remember also that now your son is solely responsible for his decisions. You must answer to the Lord for how you and your husband trained him, but he's no longer a child. I'm having to learn tough love in one of my close relationships and it is very hard, but it must be done. Your son will earn whatever comes his way based on his actions. However, God's mercy is great. Remember the promises given by God in Psalm 33:18-22. In His time, your son will turn toward the Lord. Worrying will not speed the process along, but instead will distance you from God. Another point, whenever possible, pray for your son as he will be, not as he currently is. Your son is lost, but he won't be forever, so praise God for the day when your son turns to the saving power of Jesus. Lift up the Lord's name in worship for all that He has blessed your son with, a sound mind, a strong body, a perfect purpose that will be fulfilled through the power of the Holy Spirit. Encourage the Spirit to move on your son, to work in his heart in whatever way it may take to open your son's spiritual eyes to heaven. Pray the Word over your son's life, rejoicing in the fact that he will be a prodigal son. Know that the current trials, though perhaps of the Devil, are working toward the good of God's plan. You are doing the right thing by praying with your husband. Now do the right thing and release your sin of fear and worry to the cleansing of Jesus' blood. In Christ, Estelle |
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7 | what's the name it claim it theory? | Gal 5:22 | roviear | 57765 | ||
Charis (or anyone), I know this is a very old post. I cannot seem to find any discussions on the "name it claim it" theory. What are the precepts for this and how is it possible for us as Christians to name it, then claim it? Can we really order God around because it's in His Word? For example, can we really claim good health because God doesn't give bad health? My single friend is claiming marriage, but can she do this based solely on the fact that God created marriage? What about spiritual gifts? Can we claim prophecy because it is in the Bible and therefore is for everyone? What about speaking in tongues? Another issue: I know God spoke things into being. He created them. Since we are in His image, can we do the same thing (one of the foundations for the name it claim it theory)? I have my opinions, but do not know how to support or disprove them using the Word. I believe that not everything in the Bible is for everyone. Am I wrong? Please help! In Christ, Estelle |
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8 | why must Catholics "doubly" confess? | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 57413 | ||
Emmaus, (mish mash response) thank you for the clarification. I hadn't responded before this because I've been too busy to get involved with this website. I will study the verses posted in your other response. You do have the gist of my questions. I will check out the websites posted above. I hadn't realized saying the rosary was more than the "Hail Mary" statement. I too would hope a priest wouldn't assign a "slew" of them to the penitent! Until later... In Christ, Estelle |
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9 | Paul rescued from what (2) | Acts 26:17 | roviear | 57197 | ||
Tim, it helps very much, thank you. In Christ, Estelle |
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10 | Does Jesus say Follow me Now if so where | NT general Archive 1 | roviear | 57194 | ||
Richard, type in "follow me" to the right of this webpage in the 'Search Word(s):' dialog box of the 'Get Bible Text' area. You will see where Jesus says it and the purpose for Him saying it. He uses the phrase many times. In Christ, Estelle |
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11 | Paul rescued from what (2) | Acts 26:17 | roviear | 57190 | ||
Dasev, first, I would prefer that you use my name rather than an endearment (or what appears to be an endearment). Thanks much. Second, thank you for your response, does anyone else have any thoughts on this passage? In Christ, Estelle |
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12 | Jesus name baptism fulflls matt 28 | Matt 28:19 | roviear | 57189 | ||
Coffee, thank you, but it is Christ in me that allows love to come from me. In this instance, however, my use of Mr. Joe as an example was wrong. I used to be the type of Christian who didn't believe that anyone, whether believer or unbeliever, should be harshly criticized for fear of turning them from God. However, that stemmed from my misunderstanding of the term rebuke. When we are approached by unbelievers (and even some "believers") whose point is to deny the gospel and or to undermine the Person of Jesus, we are to deal with them in a very strong manner. We are to leave no doubt in the person's mind Who we believe in and, at the same time, address the spirits who are attached to the person so they will know we understand exactly who is controlling the person. (I say this because for a person to deny the very existence of God or the deity of Christ despite proof to the contrary, he must have a spirit blinding him to the Truth.) I should have reread Joe's posts to see if I still felt the same way, but instead I assumed that my first impressions were correct, forgetting that I am but a work in progress. There are those who do use the Word of God as a sledgehammer, and it is necessary to do so TOWARD THOSE WHO DENY CHRIST, but Joe does not fall into any of the categories I had ignorantly put him in when I first read his posts over a year ago. I hope this clears things for you. For scriptural references, please look to Joe's posts to me. In Christ, Estelle |
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13 | Jesus name baptism fulflls matt 28 | Matt 28:19 | roviear | 57186 | ||
Joe, I didn't read this post first (I seem to never figure out in which order to check my Yahoo messages). You are right, I did not mention the wrath that Jesus had toward those who were false teachers when in fact I should have since that was the point of the original thread. Please also read the post I sent to Steve today at 2.35 pm. In Christ, Estelle |
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14 | strong words for sin, not sinner | Matt 28:19 | roviear | 57183 | ||
Steve, indeed where he is concerned, I was being too sensitive, but had not reread his posts in awhile. I should have reread his posts before responding to Coffee to see if I had truly lost my holy-roller attitude. I stand corrected toward Mr. Joe. I also misunderstood the term rebuke. In Christ, Estelle |
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15 | strong words for sin, not sinner | Matt 28:19 | roviear | 57182 | ||
Joe, well put. I appreciate your candor. Also, thank you for defining "rebuke". I misunderstood its definition and will no longer be afraid to walk on eggshells around irascible people when it comes to my beliefs. Btw, his or her name is Coffee, not Cookie (yet another way one could believe he or she is being unlovingly belittled). In Christ, Estelle |
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16 | why must Catholics doubly confess (2) | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 57181 | ||
Emmauss, could you please respond to my original post dated 8/6/02 dtd 2.00 pm? Thank you. In Christ, Estelle |
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17 | strong words for sin, not sinner | Matt 28:19 | roviear | 57086 | ||
Steve, very true. I do believe that at certain times strong words are necessary to shake things up, as it were. However, I don't recall Jesus exhorting us to denigrate the person who is doing the action, but to rebuke the person FOR the action. I also don't recall Jesus or any of the disciples "starting the fights". They didn't allow themselves to be walked on, but neither did they initiate the confrontation. Sin is what starts the confrontation, therefore the rebuke should be toward the sin. Some people are still hardheaded even after the sin is pointed out. At that point, a "HEY YOU, you're on the wrong path because of xyz" is necessary. But a "HEY STUPID, YOU'RE NOT SMART because of xyz" is never called for. Plus, why must people assume the worst and take offense right away? Why not let the fight come to you instead of going on the defensive? All Christians know that Satan and his cohorts cannot help but pick fights, and if they don't, they soon will if they continue to walk in faith and increasing understanding. So, we should be patient, one will get a chance to flex spiritual muscle. In Christ, Estelle |
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18 | why must Catholics "doubly" confess? | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 57085 | ||
reposted and clarified: Emmaus, but again, it seems from Teragram123's quotes (I refer to the definitions) that Catholicisms' ways of absolving sin can become quite arbitrary (in that the penance is up to the priest who may feel emotionally drained one day and assign a few rosaries whereas on another day he is refreshed and assigns 10 for the same sin). I would understand if the penance required would be to wash the walls of the church for those who graffiti'd, or buying and replanting the neighbor's flowers if they were ruined. But saying a rosary however many times? How does that help? If I as a Christian have sinned against my brother in Christ, then my brother is free to approach me directly about my sin. If I do not confess to God and am not willing to make restitution to my brother, then my brother must bring with him at least one more Christian to approach me again. If I still am not willing to confess to *God* and to my brother, then the church must get involved and make a decision to BIBLICALLY remove me from the church (Matt 18). No where that I see is anyone who is NOT God allowed to say ok, you've done the time for your crime, so even though you didn't confess to God and or to the person involved, you're free. In answer to your question about who is wrong, the teacher or the individual, it is the teacher, for teachers are held to a much stricter standard than pupils (James 3:1). If the teacher tells his students that they MUST go before a priest regardless of whether the sin has been made right with the involved parties, the teacher is forcing the student into a no-win situation. Why does Catholicism require its participants to go the extra mile when Jesus has already done so? Yet another question, where in the 66 books of the Bible is purgatory mentioned? In Christ, Estelle |
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19 | why is Catholic confession required? | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 57083 | ||
Terribly sorry, Teragram, this question was meant for Emmaus as I know you and I agree on this point. I did not notice that I was responding to your post instead of his response to mine. I will cut and paste to repost to Emmaus. In Christ, Estelle |
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20 | 1 Corinthians 12:4 | 1 Cor 12:8 | roviear | 57082 | ||
Jericho, do a word search in the quick search box to the left and you will find numerous posts about the gifts of the spirt. Read further in this chapter and you will see the list (v8-10). Type these words into the quick search box and you will see many more posts. In Christ, Estelle |
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