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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Unanswered Bible Questions Author: Dud M3 Ordered by Date |
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1 | Response to Sept. 11, 2001 events | Matt 5:39 | Dud M3 | 16651 | ||
I ask this question in the context of the events of September 11, 2001. I understand that God asks us to fight evil, and the Old Testament is replete with examples from Israel's history. Surely, with this verse, He is not asking us to sit still and accept acts of evil visited upon our country by forces of Satan. Does not God desire us to battle evil at times like this? | ||||||
2 | Preordained free will? | 1 Pet 2:9 | Dud M3 | 1451 | ||
OK. But how can the all-knowing, all-powerful God not know what each of us will choose through free will? I believe He does and knows. Part of His plan is that we demonstrate our faith in Him by following the teachings of the Gospel, despite knowing that He has preordained all events in the Universe. This is how we build our character. I must ask, though, why? Seems like answering the "why" questions is religion's task. The Lord has blessed me with an inquisitive attitude and I look forward to hearing others' insights and stimulating their own thoughts. (I understand this issue has caused great rifts in Christianity over the past 500 years; hopefully this discussion keeps to the mending side). In His name. |
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3 | How can we influence who is saved? | 1 Pet 2:9 | Dud M3 | 1270 | ||
I'm having difficulty understanding both this verse and the purpose of evangelism from a Calvinistic interpretation (do I understand that correctly?) If God in his wisdom has already chosen those whom will be saved, then, what is the point of sharing the Gospel with others? I understand that Jesus commands us to do so, and that is reason enough for me. But intellectually, I must admit to asking, "Why bother? Some will be saved, some won't, I can't change what God has preordained." What a depressing thought! Or, ought I find inspiration in that thought? | ||||||
4 | Unmarried men pastors? | 1 Timothy | Dud M3 | 1269 | ||
Perhaps I'm misinterpreting, but it seems to me that the Bible recommends that church leaders be married men with one wife. The Catholic denomination permits unmarried men to be leaders, and other denominations permit women to become leaders. Are they in harmony with the Bible's teachings? | ||||||
5 | Women speak in church? | 1 Cor 14:34 | Dud M3 | 1268 | ||
Do denominations that permit women to speak in church, or even to become pastors, follow the Bible? How shall we interpret this verse, if not literally? | ||||||