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1 | What does "this generation" mean? | Matt 24:34 | kalos | 189540 | ||
Does “this generation” mean “this generation”? How can one understand Jesus' reference to "this generation" (Matthew 24:34-35) as referring to any group of people other than Jesus' contemporaries, as something other than the people standing before Jesus at the time? NASB Matthew 24:34 "Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place." ‘Dispensationalists will say that [in Matthew 24]…"this generation" must mean something other than "this generation….The problem is, on all four earlier occasions in Matthew, Jesus's use of "this generation" always refers to the people alive at the time. It never refers to a future generation.' (Frank Turek, www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/0849901847) |
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2 | What is your favorite Bible edition? | Ps 119:105 | kalos | 182771 | ||
What is your favorite Bible edition? While we're discussing tools for Bible study (ID# 182749), I would like to ask a related question. What is your favorite edition of the Bible? That is, which of your Bibles do you use the most? Notice that the question is not merely what translation do you use, though that is one part of the question. What is the title, publisher and translation of the Bible you use most? Is it a study Bible, reference Bible, niche Bible or other? What is the name of it? Is your favorite Bible large print, compact, a reference edition, etc.? Give as much or as little detail as you want to. What is it about your favorite Bible that you especially like? Is it the binding, the notes, the size of the print, the cross references, concordance, etc.? For example, your favorite might be the MacArthur Study Bible, the NASB in large print, a classic reference Bible, or parallel Bible. Tell us which it is and the title. I am eager to read your replies. Grace to all, John * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. Psalm 27:5 (KJV) |
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3 | Who are "the elect"? | Gal 3:29 | kalos | 182625 | ||
Who are the elect? Is it Israel only or is it all believers, Jews and Gentiles alike? The New Testament writers frequently use the term "the elect." My question is not a general question about the theology of election or, as some call it, predestination. My question is about how the term "the elect" is used, particularly in the New Testament. Does "the elect" mean only the nation of Israel? Or does it mean the NT church, which includes both Jewish and Gentile believers? A Messianic believer recently told me that when the Bible speaks of "the elect" it is speaking of Israel only. I disagree, but I need help in explaining to him why I disagree. Can anyone provide me with Bible-based information I could use to show him that the Bible term "the elect" does not apply solely to Israel? I'm asking for this information not for the purpose of winning an argument. I merely want to be able to show my friend the truth of the matter. Any factual, biblical information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Grace to you, John * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Galatians 3:26-29 NASB For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise. |
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4 | There is neither Jew nor Greek | Gal 3:29 | kalos | 182570 | ||
Who are the elect? Is it the Jews only or is it all believers, Jews and Gentiles alike? A Messianic believer recently told me that when the Bible speaks of "the elect" it is speaking of the Jews only. I disagree, but I need help in explaining to him why I disagree. Can anyone provide me with Bible-based information I could use to show him that the Bible term "the elect" does not apply solely to Jews? (I use the term "the Jews" instead of "Israel" because, according to my friend, it isn't even Israel who are the elect. According to him, it is only the Jews (narrowly defined by him as those who are descednants of the tribe of Judah) that are the elect.) I'm asking for this information not for the purpose of winning an argument. I merely want to be able to show my friend the truth of the matter. Whether he accepts it is up to him. Any factual, biblical information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Grace to you, John * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Galatians 3:26-29 NASB For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise. |
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5 | Comparing versions to the literal Greek | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 181368 | ||
I wonder, when people say there are places in the ESV where they are disappointed in the translation, are they comparing the ESV to the NASB? Or are they comparing both the ESV and NASB to the literal translation of the Greek and Hebrew words? [Disclaimer: In this Question it is not my intention to start a translation debate. Nor am I saying here that one of these two versions is better than the other.] Grace to you, John |
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6 | Will there be a one-world religion? | 2 John 1:7 | kalos | 174217 | ||
What's all the fuss I keep hearing about a one-world religion led by the antichrist? My question is this: Is there a CLEAR verse of Scripture to support the notion that in the end times the Antichrist will set up a one-world religion? |
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7 | What does Matthew 24:14 mean? | Matt 24:14 | kalos | 169091 | ||
What does Matthew 24:14 mean? NASB Matthew 24:14 "This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come. AMPLIFIED Matthew 24:14 And this good news of the kingdom (the Gospel) will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then will come the end. This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in/throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the nations. What does this mean? Some say this means a) the gospel will be preached to EVERY LAST PERSON ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH before the end will come. Others say that b) in/throughout the whole world...to all the nations means the gospel will be preached to every NATION, but NOT to every last state, county, city, neighborhood, street, and individual in the world. Which of these two do you think is meant in the verse? And why do you interpret it as you do? I invite you to answer the question, regardless of which way you interpret the verse. I ask because I really want to know what others think. Other translations of Matthew 24:14 follow. Thank you in advance for your replies. Grace to you, Kalos Matthew 24:14 The Holy Bible, New International Version® And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Holy Bible, The New Living Translation And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then, finally, the end will come. The New King James Version And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. Holy Bible, English Standard Version And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. |
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8 | Which part of Acts should we emulate? | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 168007 | ||
Doc: I wonder: if the church today should operate exactly as it did in the book of Acts, which part of Acts should we emulate -- the first chapters, the last, or somewhere in between? Since Acts is a book of transition, at which stage of transition should we be? Maybe Israel should operate exactly as it did in the book of Judges. Grace to you, Kalos |
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9 | Which part of Acts should we emulate? | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 168006 | ||
Doc: I wonder: if the church today should operate exactly as it did in the book of Acts, which part of Acts should we emulate -- the first chapers, the last, or somewhere in between? Since Acts is a book of transition, at which stage of transition should we be? Maybe Israel should operate exactly as it did in the book of Judges. Grace to you, Kalos |
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10 | Where in Acts does it say that? | Acts 1:1 | kalos | 167898 | ||
If Acts is a blueprint for all church history, where in the Book of Acts does one find INDIVIDUALS SEEKING for the Holy Spirit and EXPECTING TO RECEIVE TONGUES as the sign that He's come? This is a SPECIFIC question that calls for a SPECIFIC answer. Cite the chapter and verse in Acts where one finds INDIVIDUALS SEEKING for the Holy Spirit and EXPECTING TO RECEIVE TONGUES as the sign that He's come. If an answer to this question does not include chapter and verse, then the question has not been answered. [DO077-1] |
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11 | How can we apply Romans 14:21? | Rom 14:21 | kalos | 167198 | ||
For the sake of clarity and accuracy, one would do well to realize that "view" has asked five questions -- not one. 1) What does "anything" in [Romans 14] verse [21] include? 2) How far should a strong Christian go in doubtful areas to prevent a weaker Christian from stumbling? 3) Should women not wear pants to church or lipstick or be leaders in the church if this causes someone to stumble? 4) What does stumble mean? 5) and how could a woman wearing lipstick or pants to church cause someone to stumble? |
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12 | Plural form of the Gr. word ekklesia? | Revelation | kalos | 167052 | ||
What is the plural form of the Greek word ekklesia (Strong's #1577)? I.e., what is the English transliteration of the Greek word for 'churches' (pl.)? I want to say the Greek word for churches, which probably isn't ekklesias, is it? Also, when you give the plural form, please indicate how that word is pronounced. Kalos |
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13 | What is an apostate? | 2 Thess 2:3 | kalos | 167031 | ||
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14 | Two House Teaching--T or F? | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 166986 | ||
Two House Teaching--T or F? [Defined below is the "Two House Teaching" or "Two House Movement". Do you agree or disagree with this teaching? Why or why not? I'm not testing anyone with this question. I really want to know; what do you all believe about this subject? --Kalos] 'The "Two House Movement" claims that many Gentile Christians, especially in Western Europe and America, are in reality descendants of the Ten Lost Tribes of the Northern Kingdom of Israel (the house of Israel), and that now is the prophesied time for them to accept their true identity and join together with their brothers the Jews (the house of Judah) through observance of the Law of Moses, and in this way to bring the Jews to belief in Messiah Jesus. This teaching has several features in common with Anglo-Israelism, which is considered a cult by most Christian groups. '...the real issue here, and what separates the two house teaching from other Christian groups, is their conviction that Gentile Christians (or what they prefer to call Ephraimites or Israelites) are required to obey the Law of Moses in some way.' (www.totheends.com/questions5.htm#House) |
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15 | Two House Teaching--T or F? | Acts 4:10 | kalos | 166960 | ||
Two House Teaching--T or F? [Defined below is the "Two House Teaching" or "Two House Movement". Do you agree or disagree with this teaching? Why or why not? I'm not testing anyone with this question. I really want to know; what do you all believe about this subject? --Kalos] 'The "Two House Movement" claims that many Gentile Christians, especially in Western Europe and America, are in reality descendants of the Ten Lost Tribes of the Northern Kingdom of Israel (the house of Israel), and that now is the prophesied time for them to accept their true identity and join together with their brothers the Jews (the house of Judah) through observance of the Law of Moses, and in this way to bring the Jews to belief in Messiah Jesus. This teaching has several features in common with Anglo-Israelism, which is considered a cult by most Christian groups. '...the real issue here, and what separates the two house teaching from other Christian groups, is their conviction that Gentile Christians (or what they prefer to call Ephraimites or Israelites) are required to obey the Law of Moses in some way.' (www.totheends.com/questions5.htm#House) |
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16 | What does the Bible say about marijuana? | 1 Cor 10:31 | kalos | 156704 | ||
What does the Bible say about using marijuana? An acquaintance of mine says she needs help in providing an answer for a Christian friend to the above question. I would sincerely appreciate input to this question from any and all of you who wish to respond. Actually there are two questions. Feel free to answer either or both questions. Bear in mind the focus of these questions is one specific drug -- marijuana. (Normally I would not write such a lengthy question. However, I believe that after you've read this post, you will appreciate why I had to go into such detail to give the background of the second question.) 1) Can you provide Scriptural evidence to show that using marijuana is a sin? Second Question. In a recent discussion with her, my acquaintance says of her friend: - She is a Christian. - She is filled with the Holy Spirit. (...let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. Ephesians 5:18 New Living Translation) - She is walking in the Spirit (But I say, walk and live [habitually] in the [Holy] Spirit [responsive to and controlled and guided by the Spirit]; then you will certainly not gratify the cravings and desires of the flesh (of human nature without God) Galatians 5:16 The Amplified Bible) - That the Word of Christ dwells in her (Let the word [spoken by] Christ (the Messiah) have its home [in your hearts and minds] and dwell in you in [all its] richness Colossians 3:16 The Amplified Bible) - She is fully surrendered to the Lord. The implication here is that her friend is abiding in Christ. ("To abide in Christ is, on the one hand, to have no known sin unjudged and unconfessed, no interest into which He is not brought, no life which He cannot share. On the other hand, the abiding one takes all burdens to Him, and draws all wisdom, life, and strength from Him. It is not unceasing consciousness of these things, and of Him, but that nothing is allowed in the life which separates from Him." (note at John 15:4, New Scofield Reference Bible, 1967, Oxford University Press) Now here is the second question: 2) Do the above characteristics describe someone who is using marijuana? Is it likely that the above definition of abiding in Christ fits someone who is using marijuana? Grace to you, Kalos * * * * * * * * * * * * * For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. 2 Tim 4:3a NIV |
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17 | Authority to Ask God for One's Needs | Phil 4:19 | kalos | 156135 | ||
Authority to Ask God for One's Needs "We believe in the authority of the believer to ask freely of the Lord for his needs." Do you agree with the above statement of belief? Please include biblical references for why you do or do not agree. Grace to you, Kalos |
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18 | Is the Word of Faith movement Biblical? | Matt 24:11 | kalos | 156030 | ||
Is the Word of Faith movement Biblical? ____________________ "a peculiar mix of orthodox Christianity and mysticism" ____________________ 'Question: Is the Word of Faith movement Biblical? 'Answer: Word of Faith teaching is decidedly unbiblical. It is not a denomination, and does not have a formal organization or hierarchy. Instead, it is a movement that is heavily influenced by a number of high-profile pastors and teachers such as Kenneth Hagin, Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, Paul and Jan Crouch, and Fred Price. ____________________ "teachings range from completely heretical to completely ridiculous" ____________________ 'The Word of Faith movement grew out of the Pentecostal movement in the latter 20th century. Its founder was E. W. Kenyon, who studied the metaphysical New Thought teachings of Phineas Quimby. Mind science (where "name it claim it" originated) fit well with the emerging Pentecostal movement and its emphasis on the supernatural, so he combined them and created a peculiar mix of orthodox Christianity and mysticism. Kenneth Hagin in turn studied under E. W. Kenyon and made the Word of Faith movement what it is today. Although individual teachings range from completely heretical to completely ridiculous, what follows is the basic theology most Word of Faith teachers align themselves with. ____________________ "its theology just strays further and further from Scripture" ____________________ 'At the heart of the Word of Faith movement is the belief in the "force of faith." It is believed words can be used to manipulate the faith-force, and thus actually create what they believe Scripture promises (health and wealth). Laws supposedly governing the faith-force are said to operate independently of God's sovereign will and that God Himself is subject to these laws. From here, its theology just strays further and further from Scripture: It claims that God created human beings in His literal, physical image as little gods. Before the fall, humans had the potential to call things into existence by using the faith-force. After the fall humans took on Satan's nature and lost the ability to call things into existence. In order to correct this situation, Jesus Christ gave up His divinity and became a man, died spiritually, took Satan's nature upon Himself, went to hell, was born-again, and rose from the dead with God's nature. After this, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to replicate the Incarnation in believers so they could become little gods as God had originally intended. ____________________ "...the Word of Faith movement exalts man to god-status and reduces God to man-status." ____________________ 'Following the natural progression of these teachings, as little gods we again have the ability to manipulate the faith-force and become prosperous in all areas of life. Illness, sin, and failure are the result of a lack of faith, and are remedied by confession--claiming God's promises for oneself into existence. Simply put, the Word of Faith movement exalts man to god-status and reduces God to man-status. Needless to say, this is a false representation of what Christianity is all about. Obviously, Word of Faith teaching does not take into account what is found in Scripture. Personal revelation is highly relied upon in order to come up with such absurd beliefs, which is just one more thing counted unbiblical. ____________________ "Our hope is in the Lord, not in our own words, not even in our own faith (Psalm 33:20-22)." ____________________ 'Countering Word of Faith teaching is a simple matter of reading the Bible. God alone is the Sovereign Creator of the Universe (Genesis 1:3; 1 Timothy 6:15), and does not need faith--He is the object of faith (Mark 11:22; Hebrews 11:3). God is spirit, and does not have a physical body (John 4:24). Man was created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26, 27; 9:6), but this does not make him a little god nor divine. Only God has a divine nature (Galatians 4:8; Isaiah 1:6-11, 43:10, 44:6; Ezekiel 28:2; Psalms 8:6-8). Christ is Eternal, the Only Begotten Son, and the only incarnation of God (John 1:1, 2, 15; 1:14, 18; 3:16; 1 John 4:1). In Him dwelt the fullness of the Godhead bodily (Colossians 2:9). By becoming a man Jesus gave up the glory of heaven but not His divinity (Philippians 2:6-7) though He did choose to withhold His power while walking the earth as man. 'The Word of Faith movement is deceiving countless people, causing them to grasp after a way of life and faith that is not biblical. Our hope is in the Lord, not in our own words, not even in our own faith (Psalm 33:20-22). Our faith comes from God in the first place (2 Peter 1:1), and is not something we create for ourselves. So, be wary of the Word of Faith movement, and any church that aligns itself with Word of Faith teachings.' ____________________ www.gotquestions.org/Word-Faith.html |
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19 | Jesus Christ has been ‘buddy-ized’ | 2 Tim 2:15 | kalos | 155777 | ||
Feel-good faith that has no convictions [NOTE: In case you missed it, I am reposting the following. In order to give it more visibility, I have taken the liberty of re-posting it as a question, although no question is being asked. --Kalos] ____________________ "The God we worship today no longer resembles the God of the Bible." ____________________ 'Final conclusion: Even with the proliferation of Bibles today, Christians are reading their Bibles less and less. I believe the evangelical church has only 50 years of life left. 50 years left of evangelicalism because of marginalization of the Word of God. We need another Reformation! 'The enemy of the gospel now is not religious hierarchy but moral anarchy, not tradition but entertainment. The enemy of the gospel is Protestantism run amok; it is an anti-intellectual, anti-knowledge, feel-good faith that has no content and no convictions. Part of the communal repentance that is needed is a repentance about the text. 'And even more importantly, there must be a repentance with regard to Christ our Lord. Just as the Bible has been marginalized, Jesus Christ has been ‘buddy-ized.’ His transcendence and majesty are only winked at, as we turn him into the genie in the bottle, beseeching God for more conveniences, more luxury, less hassle, and a life without worries or lack of comfort. 'He no longer wears the face that the apostles recognized. Or, as Erasmus remarked, “When you read the Greek New Testament, you can see the face of Jesus more clearly than if you were one of his disciplesâ€! A bit of hyperbole, but the point is worth underscoring: The God we worship today no longer resembles the God of the Bible. Unless we return to him through a reading and digesting of the scriptures—through a commitment to the text, the evangelical church will become irrelevant, useless, dead.' ____________________ www.bible.org/page.asp?page_idequals1825 (Where the word equals appears in the above web address, delete equals and in its place type in the equals sign (two parallel horizontal lines - the last key on the right in the numbers row on your keyboard).) |
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20 | How is it possible to obey 2 Cor 6:14 if | 1 Cor 7:15 | kalos | 153789 | ||
How is it possible to obey 2 Cor 6:14 if... If it cannot be known whether an individual is an unbeliever, then how can one keep the command found in 2 Cor. 6:14? NASB 2 Corinthians 6:14a Do not be bound together with unbelievers; AMPLIFIED 2 Corinthians 6:14a Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers [do not make mismated alliances with them or come under a different yoke with them, inconsistent with your faith]. If it is impossible to discern whether an individual is an unbeliever, then it is also impossible to obey the command in 2 Cor. 6:14. His Commandments Are Not Burdensome NASB 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. AMPLIFIED 1 John 5:3 For the [true] love of God is this: that we do His commands [keep His ordinances and are mindful of His precepts and teaching]. And these orders of His are not irksome (burdensome, oppressive, or grievous). |
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