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21	I need a NT verse...	Lev 18:6	kalos	189956
	Grace does not permit what Law prohibits ____________________ '...grace does not permit what the law prohibits. "Grace" never signifies the lowering of God's moral demands.' ____________________ (Source: www.biblebb.com/files/MAC/obedience.htm) 'The phrase "under the law" occurs at least ten times in Paul's epistles, so we know it is a crucial concept in his theology. In Galatians 3:23, for example, He writes, "Before faith came, we were kept under the law" (Gal. 3:23). Now, however, he says as Christians we are "not under the law" (Gal. 5:18). 'I often hear Christians recite the phrase "not under the law, but under grace" as if it meant no standard of law whatsoever is ever binding on believers. Grace is seen as a grand permissiveness, contrasting with the uncompromising moral standard of the law. 'One man wrote, '"According to Paul, I am not under law. That has radical practical consequences for my Christian life. It means I do not have to look over my shoulder at the law and judge my life by it. The law was a negative standard. It was filled with prohibitions and punishments. Grace is the opposite. It is filled with positive inducements and promises. Which would you rather have as a rule of life? I live under grace, not law. And that means whenever the law brings its negative message—when it says, "thou shalt not"—it does not apply to me." (End of quote of what One man wrote.) [MacArthur continues] 'The notion that no law is binding on the Christian is a classic form of antinomianism. This type of thinking sets grace against law, as if the two were antithetical. It has some dire theological consequences. 'It is crucial to understand that in terms of moral standards, grace does not permit what the law prohibits. "Grace" never signifies the lowering of God's moral demands. The word grace in scripture signifies a lot of things, but licentiousness is not one of them. In fact, those who turn the grace of God into promiscuity are expressly condemned as false teachers (Jude 4). (...) 'So the moral standard set by the law does not change under grace. Indeed, it could not; it is a reflection of God's character. But divine grace actually empowers us to fulfill the moral demands of the law in a way that the law alone could never do.' ____________________ Excerpted from "Obedience: Love or Legalism? by John MacArthur". To read the entire article, go to: (www.biblebb.com/files/MAC/obedience.htm) matt517
22	Imortant Question of Life Situation 3	Matt 4:10	kalos	189872
	Goth / Goths / Gothic - Research Resources www.apologeticsindex.org/176-gothic-research-resources ApologeticsIndex Apologetics Research Resources on religious movements, cults, sects, world religions and related issues
23	Imortant Question of Life Situation 3	Matt 4:10	kalos	189869
	THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GOTH Feature Article: JAG060 by Marcia Montenegro 'This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 29, number 1 (2006). For further information go to: http://www.equip.org' SYNOPSIS 'Goth (or gothic) culture has been around for about 25 years, yet those who belong to it remain misunderstood. Goths wear dark clothing, which, together with their sometimes unusual appearance, often causes people to fear them. Goths tend to be nonviolent people who are not involved in Satanism, although many Christians mistakenly assume that they are. They do not subscribe to particular goth beliefs (another misperception); in reality, goth culture is not a belief system, but a subculture that arose from England’s angry, rebellious punk movement in the late 1970s. Goth sensibilities were prominent first in brooding music, but since then, goths have adopted different types of music with no clear agreement on what goth music is. Goths express themselves creatively not only in music, but also in poetry, art, fashion, and their unique brand of dark, ironic humor. Goths flourish by being outside the mainstream and resisting labels and popular cultural trends. Goth culture is not monolithic but rather diverse, with many types, musical styles, and varied spiritual beliefs. Consequently, there are goth pagans, goth Wiccans, and even goth Christians, as well as the darker offspring of goth, the vampire subculture, which some goths disavow as part of gothdom. The original goths often dismiss the present generation’s claims to gothdom, and there is continuing debate on what goth is and what it is not. This ongoing dialogue and disparity may be what keeps goth alive; it suggests that goth is not stagnant or rigid but adapting to changes by successive generations. Christians have a responsibility to acknowledge the goth culture and to be willing to respond to individuals who are involved in these lifestyles with the love and truth of Christ.' To read more go to: www.equip.org In equip.org's search window enter: JAG060 Grace to you, Kalos
24	Imortant Question of Life Situation 3	Matt 4:10	kalos	189868
	Don't Be Afraid of the Dark By Jimmy Stewart Charisma magazine 'They are called Goths, and they prefer black clothes and darker emotions. You may not know these people, but they are in your city tonight. Pray that somebody--maybe you?--will reach them. 'A young woman is checking IDs on a Saturday night outside the Kitchen Club in Miami. In the glow of moonlight, her wan face radiates against the coal black of her lips, eyeliner, hair and clothing. Darkly accented patrons drift by her to be frisked before vanishing into this Goth club situated along a main street of the tropical city.' To read more go to: www.charismamag.com/display.php?idequals1277 (Instead of the word "equals", type in the equals sign in the above web address.) Disclaimer: This post should not be taken as an endorsement of the article quoted or of Charisma magazine. Grace to you, Kalos
25	Imortant Question of Life Situation 3	Matt 4:10	kalos	189867
	Goth Subculture - Religious Elements 'Many Goths reflect the religious trends of popular culture and are usually nominal or devout Christians. Atheism, Agnosticism, the New Age, Gnosticism, Shamanism, Wicca, other Neopagan traditions, and other minority faith groups are generally represented more frequently amongst goths than in the general population. Though only a few Satanists or Luciferians are goth, and this is rare, there is a public perception that goth is frequently associated with Satanism due to an incorrect association between Marilyn Manson, his fans, and the goth movement. There is no one common religious tie that binds together the goth movement itself.[4] 'Spiritual, supernatural, and religious imagery has frequently played an important part in gothic fashion, song lyrics, and visual art. In particular, aesthetic elements from Catholicism play a major role in goth culture. Reasons for donning such imagery vary between individuals, and range from expression of religious affiliation, satire, or simply decorative effect.[4].' (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Goth_subculture#Religious_elements) Disclaimer: I am not giving spiritual advice here. Also, my quoting Wikipedia should not be taken as an endorsement of the accuracy of Wikipedia. I intend to do further research on your question and if I find any additional information, I will post it on the forum. Grace to you, Kalos
26	Imortant Question Of Life Situation	Acts 2:4	kalos	189866
	Does doctrine (teaching) make a difference? Yes. Does it matter what you believe? Yes. However, the differences between Southern Baptist and Assemblies of God beliefs are few. The major differences are: Baptists believe in eternal security. The Assemblies of God do not. The Assemblies of God believe the gift of tongues is in operation today. Many baptists do not. There are other differences, but these are the two big ones. Also, there are varieties of Pentecostal churches. All Pentecostal churches are not the same and do not believe the same on everything. When you say the path of Pentecostal, which Pentecostal group do you mean? For example, the United Pentecostal Church has doctrines that one needs to beware of. Grace to you, Kalos
27	besst bible commentary?	Revelation	kalos	189862
	http://revelationcommentary.org/ Which free online Revelation commentary is best is not for me to say. However, the one I use and recommend is: http://revelationcommentary.org/ 'OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION 'The book of Revelation primarily concerns the Second Coming of Christ. His Second Coming will be as judge of the world, unlike the first time when He came to die for mankind's sin. Several hundred years before the Lord came to earth to die on the cross, He communicated through an angelic messenger to Daniel, the prophet, essential information about the end times. The Lord, Himself, as recorded in the Olivet Discourse in the New Testament, taught His disciples more truth about the sequence of events that would lead to the end times and His return. Fifty plus years after the teaching of the Olivet Discourse, Christ, through an angelic messenger, revealed yet more end-time truth to John, information vital for the understanding of the last days. Ultimately, the prophetic truths contained in the book of Daniel, the Olivet Discourse, and the Revelation can be traced to our Lord. It is the Revelation about Jesus Christ as ultimate Judge, which gives us a synthetic view of both Daniel and the Olivet Discourse.' source: http://revelationcommentary.org/
28	acts 8:37	Acts 8:36	kalos	189772
	In most cases, you can find out why a certain verse is omitted from a certain translation by reading the footnotes in the translation. Usually if a translation omits a verse it is because there is uncertainty about whether that verse was in the manuscripts (or belonged there) in the first place. Acts 8:36 (New International Version) 36 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be baptized?"[a] 'Footnotes: 'a. Acts 8:36 Some late manuscripts baptized?" 37 Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." The eunuch answered, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."' Acts 8:36 (English Standard Version) 36 And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?"[a] 'Footnotes: 'a. Acts 8:36 Some manuscripts add all or most of verse 37: And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he replied, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." ' Acts 8:36 (Holman Christian Standard Bible) 36 As they were traveling down the road, they came to some water. The eunuch said, "Look, there's water! What would keep me from being baptized?" [ 37 And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart you may." And he replied, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."] [j] Footnote: j. 'Acts 8:37 Other mss (manuscripts) omit bracketed text'
29	OT men how did they get saved?	OT general	kalos	189769
	What does the Scripture say? Romans 4:3 ESV For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” Galatians 3:11 ESV Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith.” Habakkuk 2:4 ESV “Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith" Romans 1:17 ESV For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”
30	What happened to incest?	Lev 18:6	kalos	189685
	Are Christians Biblically forbidden to marry siblings? Yes, Christians are biblically forbidden to marry siblings. "In the 18th chapter of Leviticus, the Bible provides a lengthy list of forbidden relationships. These laws are the scriptural definition of sexual impurity... "Some would argue that these are all Old Testament references. That is correct. The reason for this is that the New Testament does not specifically address the rules of sexual misconduct, with the exception of fornication, other than to refer you back to the Old Testament laws." (Source: www.cousincouples.com/info/religion.shtml)
31	Am I still Married "in God's eyes"?	NT general Archive 1	kalos	189683
	The Right to Remarry I know what you mean by "still 'married' in God's eyes", having heard this phrase all my life. And I can appreciate your question. Yet I know of no Scripture that actually SAYS a divorced person is "still 'married' in God's eyes". What I do know is: After a divorce one's status is: divorced. Yet if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us to peace. NASB 1 Corinthians 7:15 'God's utter hatred of divorce is very clear in Scripture. 'Nonetheless, there are two extraordinary cases in which Scripture teaches that God does permit divorced people to remarry. 'First, note that Jesus Himself included this exception clause: "Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery" (Matt. 19:9, King James Version, emphasis added). He allows an exception in this one case, only "because of the hardness of your hearts" (Matt. 19:8). Clearly, Jesus is treating divorce as a last resort, only to be sought in the case of hard-hearted adultery. 'The apostle Paul (writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit) allows one more reason for divorce: if an unbelieving spouse abandons a believer, the believer is under no obligation in such a case (1 Cor. 7:15). This would free the abandoned spouse to remarry. 'But we must emphasize that apart from those two specific, exceptional cases, divorce is not sanctioned in Scripture.' (Source: www.gty.org/IssuesandAnswers/archive/divorce.htm) Scripture clearly gives two cases in which there is grounds for divorce, which carries with it the right to remarry -- adultery and desertion. More extensive answers to this question are available in John MacArthur, The Fulfilled Family (Chicago: Moody, 1981); and, The MacArthur New Testament Commentary: Matthew 16-23,(Chicago: Moody, 1988). See also the book "The Right to Remarry" by Dwight Hervey, Hardcover (September 1975), Fleming H Revell Co; ISBN: 0800707583. This book is now out of print, but may be available at amazon.com. Grace to you, Kalos
32	when a I saved and when baptised	Rom 10:9	kalos	189615
	'Is baptism necessary for salvation? 'No. Let's examine what the Scriptures teach on this issue: (...) 'Paul never made baptism any part of his gospel presentations. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Paul gives a concise summary of the gospel message he preached. There is no mention of baptism. In 1 Corinthians 1:17, Paul states that "Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel," thus clearly differentiating the gospel from baptism. That is difficult to understand if baptism is necessary for salvation. If baptism were part of the gospel itself, necessary for salvation, what good would it have done Paul to preach the gospel, but not baptize? No one would have been saved. Paul clearly understood baptism to be separate from the gospel, and hence in no way efficacious for salvation. (...) 'Since the general teaching of the Bible is, as we have seen, that baptism and other forms of ritual are not necessary for salvation, no individual passage [e.g. Acts 2:38] could teach otherwise...' To read more go to: www.gty.org/IssuesandAnswers/archive/baptism.htm 134844
33	Why Saul did not recognize David?	1 Samuel	kalos	189544
	Saul did not ask: "Who is this?", as if he didn't know David. What he asked was: "Whose son is this youth?" He was asking for the name of David's father, not for David's name. Grace to you, Kalos
34	saved and sanctified	Ephesians	kalos	189291
	What is sanctification? ____________________ ‘To summarize, sanctification is the same Greek word as holiness, “hagios,” meaning a separation. First, a once-for-all positional separation unto Christ at our salvation. Second, a practical progressive holiness in a believer’s life while awaiting the return of Christ. Third, we will be changed into His perfect likeness—holy, sanctified, and completely separated from the presence of evil.’ ____________________ ‘Jesus had a lot to say about sanctification in the Book of John, chapter 17. In verse 16 the Lord says, “They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world,” and this is before His request: “Sanctify them in the truth: Thy word is truth.” Sanctification is a state of separation unto God; all believers enter into this state when they are born of God: “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption” (1 Corinthians 1:30). This is a once-for-ever separation, eternally unto God. It is an intricate part of our salvation, our connection with Christ (Hebrews 10:10). ‘Sanctification also refers to the practical experience of this separation unto God, being the effect of obedience to the Word of God in one’s life, and is to be pursued by the believer earnestly (1 Peter 1:15; Hebrews 12:14). Just as the Lord prayed in John 17, it has in view the setting apart of believers for the purpose for which they are sent into the world: “As Thou didst send Me into the world, even so send I them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth” (v. 18, 19). That He set Himself apart for the purpose for which He was sent is both the basis and the condition of our being set apart for that for which we are sent (John 10:36). His sanctification is the pattern of, and the power for, ours. The sending and the sanctifying are inseparable. On this account they are called saints, hagioi in the Greek; “sanctified ones.” Whereas previously their behavior bore witness to their standing in the world in separation from God, now their behavior should bear witness to their standing before God in separation from the world. ‘There is one more sense that the word sanctification is referred to in Scripture. Paul prayed in 1 Thessalonians 5:23, “The God of peace Himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Paul also wrote in Colossians of “the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the Gospel” (Colossians 1:5). He later speaks of Christ Himself as “the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27) and then mentions the fact of that hope when he says, “When Christ, who is our Life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with Him be manifested in glory” (Colossians 3:4). This glorified state will be our ultimate separation from sin, total sanctification in every aspect. “Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is” (1 John 3:2). ‘To summarize, sanctification is the same Greek word as holiness, “hagios,” meaning a separation. First, a once-for-all positional separation unto Christ at our salvation. Second, a practical progressive holiness in a believer’s life while awaiting the return of Christ. Third, we will be changed into His perfect likeness—holy, sanctified, and completely separated from the presence of evil.’ (Source: www.gotquestions.org/sanctification.html) Grace to you, Kalos
35	What is the church falling away from?	James 1:2	kalos	189067
	You write: "It has been said that it is the church that is falling away (apostasia,defecting,apostasy) at the rapture." My questions for you are: Where in the Bible does it SAY the church is falling away? Book, chapter and verse, please. Where in the Bible does it SAY there will be a falling away “at the rapture”? Book, chapter and verse, please. We know what the Bible means by what it says. Grace to you, Kalos
36	who does God say he is?	Bible general Archive 3	kalos	189066
	'“I am” is not a name; “Yahweh” is.' The Only Proper Name for God '“I am” (Hebrew ’ehyeh) is not a name; “Yahweh” is.' (www.bible.org/netbible/index.htm) '“Yahweh” [YHWH] is not one of God’s names—it is his only name. Other titles, like “El Shadday,” are not strictly names but means of revealing Yahweh.' (At www.bible.org/netbible/index.htm go to Exodus 6. At this chapter read footnotes 5, 9, and especially 10.) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The name 'YHWH' appears almost 7,000 times in the OT. However, in the KJV YHWH is usually translated as 'LORD.' 'Yahweh/Yah (or Jehovah). yhwh (or JHVH), the tetragrammaton because of its four letters, is, strictly speaking, the only proper name for God. It is also the most frequent name, occurring in the Old Testament 6,828 times (almost 700 times in the Psalms alone). Yah is a shortened form that appears fifty times in the Old Testament, including forty-three occurrences in the Psalms, often in the admonition "hallelu-jah" (lit. praise Jah). English Bibles represent the name yhwh by the title "LORD" (written in capitals to distinguish it from "lord" [adonai]. The Septuagint rendered yhwh as kyrios (Lord).' ____________________ Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology (http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/ BakersEvangelicalDictionary/bed.cgi) When you enter this address, everything between the parentheses must be included. All of it belongs on one line. Grace to you, Kalos
37	Should I leave my church?	Luke 18:8	kalos	189015
	'When should a person leave a church? ____________________ "There is certainly nothing wrong with moving one's membership just because another church offers better teaching or more opportunities for growth and service. But..." ____________________ 'Leaving a church is not something that should be done lightly. Too many people abandon churches for petty reasons. Disagreements over simple matters of preference are never a good reason to withdraw from a sound, Bible-believing church. Christians are commanded to respect, honor, and obey those whom God has placed in positions of leadership in the church (Heb.13:7, 17). However, there are times when it becomes necessary to leave a church for the sake of one's own conscience, or out of a duty to obey God rather than men. Such circumstances would include: 'If heresy on some fundamental truth is being taught from the pulpit (Gal. 1:7-9). 'If the leaders of the church tolerate seriously errant doctrine from any who are given teaching authority in the fellowship (Rom. 16:17). 'If the church is characterized by a wanton disregard for Scripture, such as a refusal to discipline members who are sinning blatantly (1 Cor. 5:1-7). 'If unholy living is tolerated in the church (1 Cor. 5:9-11). 'If the church is seriously out of step with the biblical pattern for the church (2 Thess. 3:6, 14). 'If the church is marked by gross hypocrisy, giving lip service to biblical Christianity but refusing to acknowledge its true power (2 Tim. 3:5). 'This is not to suggest that these are the only circumstances under which people are permitted to leave a church. There is certainly nothing wrong with moving one's membership just because another church offers better teaching or more opportunities for growth and service. But those who transfer their membership for such reasons ought to take extreme care not to sow discord or division in the church they are leaving. And such moves ought to be made sparingly. Membership in a church is a commitment that ought to be taken seriously.' ____________________ www.biblebb.com/files/macqa/IA-lvchurch.htm
38	What do the seven candles represent?	Rev 1:20	kalos	188961
	Question: What do the 7 candles stand for in the church today? An answer: I was unable to find the word “candles” in the book of Revelation in the King James Version. If you are referring to the candlesticks in Revelation chapter 1, then the answer is: Rev. 1:20 (KJV) The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. What the seven candlesticks represented when the Revelation was given is what they represent now. It hasn’t changed. When we try too soon to spiritualize a verse, we often miss the meaning of it altogether. We know what the Bible means by what it says. And what this text says is: “the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.” These are the seven churches that are named in Revelation chapters 1 and 2, literal churches that existed at the time Revelation was written. Grace to you, John
39	Is drinking a sin?	Rom 13:13	kalos	188783
	There are 613 commands in the Torah (OT Law). Which of them prohibits the consumption of alcohol? None, except for those people who take a Nazirite vow, and then only for the term of the vow. Drunkenness, however, is always a sin. Grace to you, Kalos
40	Which saints will be left behind?	1 Thess 4:17	kalos	188732
	No Biblical evidence for partial rapture Which saints will be left behind? Will there be a partial rapture? (Source: www.gotquestions.org/partial-rapture.html) 'There are some believers who hold that only faithful Christians will be taken in the rapture, with unfaithful Christians left on earth to suffer through the Tribulation. The problem is that the Bible does not support such a concept. The passages which describe the rapture (1Cor 15:50-57; 1Thess 4:13-18) definitely seem to apply universally to all Christians, mature and immature, faithful and disobedient. Verses like Romans 8:1 and 1Thessalonians 5:9 tell us that God does not pour out His wrath on Christians. I do not believe there is any Biblical evidence whatsoever for a partial rapture. Every believer will be taken to heaven in the Rapture. Matthew 25:1-13 is not describing some believers being left behind, it is describing unbelievers being left behind. Notice that Jesus says to those left behind, “Truly I say to you, I do not know you” (Matt 25:12).' To read more go to: www.gotquestions.org/partial-rapture.html Grace to you, Kalos

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