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1 | Sons of God | Bible general Archive 3 | Noveta | 159779 | ||
I do aplogize, I know this question has been asked before. But I am torn by two interpretations of the same scripture. Genesis 6. Who are the sons of God? While it makes perfect sense they are talking about angels because of the chapters in Job 1:6 and Job 2:1, and Job 38:4. Then there is also support in the new II Peter 2:4. However in Job they are not talking about fallen angels. But ofcourse they are not fallen in Genesis until they commited the sin? But then there is interpretation that tries to approach the scripture with logic. Saying to read chapters 4 and 5 of Genesis, they must be talking about Seth and Cain. Seth being the sons of God and the daughters of men being from Cain. Then there is the idea that spirits don't have sex and do not marry. I know in Matthew when Jesus mentions this is not talking about sex, but sex is the gift (or suppose to be ) that is after marriage? Which using reason, that makes sense to me. |
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2 | What is progeny? | Bible general Archive 3 | Noveta | 159785 | ||
Can you please tell me what you mean by.... why were their progeny different than normal? I looked up the word progeny and it states descedants of a person. I also see that giants can be interpeted as large men, renown, and powerful? |
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3 | After his own kind | Bible general Archive 3 | Noveta | 160714 | ||
I have read most of the comments that stemmed from my question. Your statement is the reason why I can't believe that there were "fallen angels" and human woman having children. From what I can understand we have free will right, so if these angels did such a thing what would stop it from happening again. Also if the angels mixed with the women, why in the following verses it states the men became wicked. If you read the entire story in context it makes more sense to me that these great "giants" were godly men that mixed with ungodly women and became evil. GOD was not pleased and then destroyed them. I am trying to learn how to intepret the Bible. I have been told that you interpret scripture against scripture. But just because you use a phrase in one book of the Bible (for instance Job uses the sons of God to mean angels) doesn't necessarily mean the same phrase is used the same way in another part of the bible. You have to read the context and compare context with context. If one scripture is referring to something in context and it also refering to the same thing "in context" then yes it would mean the samething. (correct?). Another example would be when I first read Gen 5:24 I did not understand what was meant by "And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him". It was not until I read Heb 11:5 that I understood by faith he did not see death. |
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4 | Men and Angels | Bible general Archive 3 | Noveta | 160717 | ||
I have read your response. Thanks you and everyone for helping with my studies. You mentioned this scripture "Jude 1:6-7 "And those angels not having kept their first place, but having deserted their dwelling-place, He has kept in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of a great Day; 7 as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities around them, in like manner to these, committing fornication, and going away after other flesh, laid down an example before-times, undergoing vengeance of everlasting fire." You have given me many scriptures to research. I know I have more reading and research, but I needed to ask this question. Sorry, I am very confused. This does tell me that angels left their dwelling place. As many have done, many angels were sent to rely messages and communicate with humans. However when I read Gen 19. I get the impression the men were after angels(which are also called men interchangeably??), not the other way around. I am confused as to how this explains that it is possible that another species can be created in Gen 6. This would different be another species (angels and humans ) ?? That even though the desire for men to be with the angels was there, but it doesn't state that it happened. When I read Gen 19, it appears the angels were in control of the situation because they pulled Lot back in and Gen 19:11 says "And they struck the men who were at the doorway of the house with blindness..so that they became weary trying to find the door". Thanks for your help |
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5 | John 10:31 | Bible general Archive 3 | Noveta | 163015 | ||
Hello everyone, I am have tried to search before asking this question, but am not successful. I am reading the book of John and in Chapter 10. I would like someone to explain to me what does it mean to blaspheme. From what I have found, if you disrespect or break any of the laws of the ten commandments or if you have disrespected the Holy spirit? However in John 10:31 they are accusing Jesus to blaspheme because he is saying he is God and he is God's son correct? . 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. 30 I and my Father are one. 31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. 32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? 33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? 35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; 36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God? 37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. 38 But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him. Also, I do not understand Jesus response, "Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? 35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken" What does he mean, written in your law,Ye are gods? God bless Novie |
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6 | Jesus response | Bible general Archive 3 | Noveta | 163019 | ||
I am sorry, but your reponse is way over the top of my Head. Are you saying Jesus was telling them he had authority to be called God because he is within the law and that he was the law. Because he said ", that the Father is in me, and I in him." Him and his Farther hold the same attributes (nature) and are equal therefore he is authorized to say he is God? He was using Their law as example, by saying are you allowed to call yourselves gods within your own law because you have authority within YOUR law. Well the same concept or rule holds for him and his farther? Thanks for your help. God Bless Noveta |
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7 | Jesus responds | Bible general Archive 3 | Noveta | 163022 | ||
Yes this helps. Keeping it simple always helps me. But this leds me to this question. In the King James Version it says they stoned him because he was saying he is GOD. But Jesus response and says he is saying he is the Son of God. Calling your self the Son of God doesn't mean you are saying you are GOD. Many religions believe Jesus is the Son of God. But they don't believe he is GOD. But he is saying he is the Son of God in this verse, but later when he also says "that the Father is in me, and I in him." Which means he was saying he is GOD, correct? You know they say the important question to answer, is who do you say that I am? Many people say they are safe because they do believe he is the Son of God, but they don't have to believe he is God? Which they say is how Peter responded to this important question. How do I respond to that? Someone is asking me these important questions, thanks again for your help. God Bless, Noveta |
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8 | Jesus is always the same | Bible general Archive 2 | Noveta | 137031 | ||
Hello, I don't know how to ask this question with any biblical references.. So here goes. Where in the bible does it say Jesus has never change, he is the same? Jesus is God so he should have the same attribute, when it says God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. |
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9 | What is considered an Idol | Bible general Archive 2 | Noveta | 140568 | ||
This scripture says clearly In Exodus 20:3-5, God gives Israel this command: "You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God." How do you justify wearing a cross? It clearly says do not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the either beneath or in the waers below. If I wear a cross I know in my heart I am not wearing it as an idol. And the is the point I try to make, even though this is a symbol that is in the form of something in heaven, I am not idolizing it. Meaning I am not placing it before God. However, I have to continuously explain myself to people who don't understand, which is okay. I just want to make sure I am correct. To me it is a symbol that reminds me what Christ has done for me. But some people feel I am going against God's commandment and it causes confusion. To me it welcomes communication and my chance to explain God's grace and his plan for our salvation. Is that any other scripture that says people have created heavenly symbols and it was okay with GOD. |
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10 | Barak faith in Deborah or God | Judg 5:12 | Noveta | 177964 | ||
I am doing a bible study on the book of Judges. Topic of discussion is Judges 4 and it talks about putting your faith in a person and not GOD. It talks about Deborah chastening Barek for not going by himself to battle. I had this very question and wanted to know if there was anywhere else in the bible that confirms this scripture/chapter to be a scripture that teaches that a person who is commanded by GOD (through another person) and it displeases GOD. Or if this is not the point of the scripture let me know, I realize some scriptures are sometimes meant to give you a background or thorough knowledge of something bigger not necessarily there to pull something out of context. I mean it clearly states that Deborah was not pleased with his decision, but yet he was commended or used as an example of a person showing faith in Hebrews 11:32. If you are talking to a group of teenagers and telling them to have faith in GOD but they point out this scripture and say, the person was still commended for his duties in Hebrews 11:23, what is your answer. thanks for your help in my quest for biblical knowledge. God Bless |
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11 | God spoke using Deborah | Judg 5:12 | Noveta | 177968 | ||
This is a little off the topic but your reply made me wonder about the salvation of the people in the Old Testament. If I need to create another link I will. But my questions is, how are the people saved in the old Testament. I am fairly new in being a Christain and started my studies in the New Testament, now I am seeing what great lessons to be learned in the Old Testament. So many lessons dealing with very detailed aspects of life. And you actually can appreciate what is happening in the New Testament after understanding what Isreal went through in the Old Testament. But when people were spoken too in the Old Testament, like Deborah was it through the Holy spirit like we are? I know there are times in the Old Testament where GOD physically spoke to Moses, etc. Thanks you have been a great help already. God Bless Noveta |
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12 | How does God speak to us? | Neh 1:1 | Noveta | 164463 | ||
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13 | GOD gives Jesus the power to save? | Prov 3:5 | Noveta | 151499 | ||
I was reading some commentaries on the bible and it stated "He is the only man who is now the Mediator between God and mankind (1 Tim. 2:5). It is Jesus Christ to whom God has given the power to “save to the uttermost” all who call upon his name, because he ever lives to make intercession for us (Heb. 7:25)." I believe that Jesus is GOD. For the most part I have many scriptures that support it. However, I sometimes run across some that I need explanation. For example the above one says GOD gave the power to save. Is this a correct commentary to say GOD gave Jesus. Since Jesus is GOD how is he given the power to save? I thought he always had that power. There were just many prophecies that need to be fulfilled before it was "actualized". Noveta |
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14 | How can a person be righteous | Prov 28:9 | Noveta | 133317 | ||
What makes a person righteous, if we are all sinners. Noveta |
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15 | Jesus in the flesh | Matt 1:23 | Noveta | 132850 | ||
I have a question, regarding the following scripture: 1 John 1Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. What is meant by Jesus coming in the flesh. Does it mean, Jesus in human form? Many religions, teachers, leaders, people believe this but they have different views as to what he came as and what he left as. |
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16 | Jesus in the flesh..what does this mean | Matt 1:23 | Noveta | 132855 | ||
What other scriptures can I use to explain what in the flesh means. Because I know someone very personally that says he believes Jesus came in human form. To him, this is what is meant by coming in the flesh, nothing more. He says to say it means "God came in human form". Is adding to the scripture. He just doesn't believe that Jesus is he God. He says he is the Son of God. And they point to scriptures that say believe Jesus is the son of God and you are saved. He says this should be good enough. He says Jesus did not make a point to mention he was God, so why force the point. Please help. God bless Noveta |
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17 | Jesus called Good teacher | Mark 10:18 | Noveta | 131088 | ||
Can some please explain to me in context Mark chapter 10.Especially this verse. 18"Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good--except God alone. Why did Jesus tell them not to him good teacher? |
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18 | Understanding Mark 10 | Mark 10:18 | Noveta | 131270 | ||
Could you agree with this intepretation? First of all I believe Jesus is God. But I also believe that Jesus came to serve not be served Matthew 20:28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Honestly, My first impression (Mark 10) I would say that Jesus is saying, Why are you calling me God, God is the only one who is Good. Because if you notice, after that the child did not call him Good Teacher..anymore. But to read in harmony with other scripture. Jesus purpose is not to say hello I am God. His purpose is to teach that God is Good. Just as he teaches that God only can save in the next verses Mark 10:26-27 "The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, "Who then can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God." Saying Through God you are saved. We know Jesus saves..he is our God and Savior Titus 2:13 - "the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ" For me, this is an example of how important it is to read and study the bible in context. You read scripture in light of scripture. do you agree? Noveta Your sister in Christ |
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19 | Is Jesus being called God or a God? | John 1:1 | Noveta | 129646 | ||
I have been talking to a Jehovah's Witnesses. We were discussing Hebrews 1. I was trying to point out the diety of Christ in Hebrews 1-9. As you know parts of this scripture reference the Psalms 45. My questions is: If the Psalms is addressing the king. Is the Psalms calling the king God. as in Hebrews. The Jehovah's Witnesses, say even though the king is being called a god doesn't mean he is the One True God as it in in Hebrews. He says that Jesus is being referenced as a God but not the one True God. Saying that God in this context means a God. And he goes on to say how can God, Your God ..be one in the same? |
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20 | Understanding Psalms 45 | John 1:1 | Noveta | 129718 | ||
You are probably right. I need to stay away until I become stronger.I was baptized several years ago. But only now have I been practicing and reading the bible everyday. But I need to clarify something.. regarding Psalms 45. Your answer clearly points to scriptures that say Jesus is God. But I need to understand Psalms 45. I was doing research and I found it is a "Royal Wedding Song" If that is the case can you explain what is meant by 6-7. I am trying to learn how to read things in context. If this is a wedding song, I would think they are talking about GOD in these verses even though it is a song for the King at his wedding.. is that correct.. |
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