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1 | This Forum is quite antiquated | Bible general Archive 4 | New Creature | 197390 | ||
This forum is quite antiquated compared to most other forums. Is there any chance that this Forum will be modernized to be more user friendly in the forseeable future? | ||||||
2 | Offerings and Tithes | Num 18:24 | New Creature | 182031 | ||
From God's view what is the purpose for giving offering and tithes? Secondly, what should be our motivation for giving offerings and tithes? |
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3 | "word" or "Word" | Bible general Archive 3 | New Creature | 165985 | ||
1 Peter 1:23 since you have been born again--not of perishable seed but of imperishable--through the living and enduring word of God. I have noticed that the word "word" as is found in the above verse is capitalized to read "Word" in a few translations. Among translations that have "Word" rather than "word," are The Amplified Version, Kenneth Wuest Translation, and several other translations. Which would be correct? "word" or "Word" and does it make a difference in our understanding of this verse? Can anyone help? |
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4 | Accessory to evil | Acts 4:28 | New Creature | 142812 | ||
Searcher Actually this is a theological question which is derived from Scripture itself. No denomination has been mentioned except by you. If you don't have a reasonable answer to my questions could you leave them for those who do. Once again my question is: I am having a difficult time with Acts 4:27-28 Acts 4:27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, Acts 4:28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. In the above verses, I read where it was determined by God that Christ should die. So far I have no problem Where I am having a difficult time is trying to figure out whether it was determined by God which individuals would actually put Christ to death. The word determined is the Greek word (proorzio)which has also been translated to mean "predestinated" or "ordained" So if God predestinated or ordained that certain sinful men would carry out His plan, doesn't that seem to make God an accessory to evil, and the Author of it. I personally do not actually believe God is the Author of sin. But how can I explain this text without it making God appear to be an accessory to evil? Does any one have a reasonable answer? |
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5 | Is God an accessory to evil? | Acts 4:28 | New Creature | 142808 | ||
I am having a difficult time with Acts 4:27-28 Acts 4:27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, Acts 4:28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. In the above verses, I read where it was determined by God that Christ should die. So far I have no problem Where I am having a difficult time is trying to figure out whether it was determined by God which individuals would actually put Christ to death. The word determined is the Greek word (proorzio)which has also been translated to mean "predestinated" or "ordained" So if God predestinated or ordained that certain sinful men would carry out His plan, doesn't that seem to make God an accessory to evil, and the Author of it. I personally do not actually believe God is the Author of sin. But how can I explain this text without it making God appear to be an accessory to evil? Does any one have a reasonable answer? |
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6 | Who is Ezekiel 28:13-15 referring to? | 2 Thess 2:4 | New Creature | 137730 | ||
Who is this referring to? Ezek. 28:13 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created. Ezek. 28:14 Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire. Ezek. 28:15 Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. |
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7 | Can obedience produce the new birth? | 1 Cor 13:8 | New Creature | 132939 | ||
Country Girl says: "Similarly a human being can about God's Word and respond in a very reasonable manner and simply obey His commands and become His child for the rest of his/her life. Clearly most people would agree No Miracle there." Not only are you incorrect of your undersatnding of the new birth, your entirely missing the point. The new birth which is recorded in the Bible, is a supernatural act of God upon a individual dead in trespasses and sin. Your also mistaken to say that obedience produces the new birth. The new birth is God actuated. Are you attempting to say that being born again is not Biblical? If thats the case then you should reveiew the following Scriptures 1 Pet. 1:3 NASB Blessed be the GOD and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has CAUSED US TO BE BORN AGAIN to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, BORN, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but OF GOD. John 1:13 EXCEPT A MAN BE BORN of water and OF THE SPIRIT, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5 John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and THAT WHICH IS BORN OF THE SPIRIT is spirit. |
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8 | The New Birth - A Survey | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 128859 | ||
I have been conducting an ongoing survey of willing participants in this forum. I would like to be able to wrap up my survey, but would appreciate your help. It would be helpful for me, if I could get as many responses as possible to the following question: In the event we Chrsitian's call "born again" which also has been called the new birth or regeneration, do you personally believe we are personally active or passive in bringing about our "new Birth?" All you have to do is answer; active or passive I do not desire to disagree with anyone, or argue about this with them. I just want to finish this survey and give you my findings. God Bless you all New Creature |
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9 | Who committs the unpardonable sin? | Matt 12:32 | New Creature | 128088 | ||
I would like to run the following question past those participating in this forum. The question is concerning the "unpardonable sin" Who is it that is capable of committing the "unpardonable sin?" A. Unbelievers only B. Believers Only C. Both A and B Here are a few points of Scriptural reference in which blasphemy is mentioned. Lev. 24:16 Num. 15:30-31 Matthew 12:31-32 Mark 3:28-30 Luke 12:10 Acts 18:6 One other possible reference might include 1 John 5:16 |
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10 | The ordo salutis | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 127451 | ||
Dear Doc; Thank you for the interesting reply. You listed the "ordo salutis" from the viewpoint of two separate theological camps. In the reformed camp the inward call is listed before regeneration. It seems to me that any inward call to those who are spiritually dead would be useless. Wouldn't it make more sense if the inward call came after "regeneration?" The dead cannot hear, can they, so why list an inward call before regeneration? Next in the Arminian camp the events in order as you listed them seem, at least to me to be an impossible order of events. In that list regeneration comes after repentannce. How can an unregenerate spiritually dead man repent. The dead can do nothing until they have been acted upon by a life giving power outside their ownselves can they? Or am I mistaken? my widows mite worth New Creature |
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11 | Order of occurance | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 126367 | ||
Put the following events in order of occurance. Which one precedes the other. And which event comes first, second, etc. etc. Repentance Regeneration Salvation Faith Holy Spirit's convicting the sinner I put the above events in random order, not the order I personally believe they occur. New Creature |
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12 | Matt. 12:5 cross reference? | Lev 24:8 | New Creature | 118532 | ||
Where in the Old Testament can we find any corresponding reference to the following verse which would provide more information on this. Matt. 12:5 Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless? |
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13 | Money - the answer for everything? | Ecclesiastes | New Creature | 115654 | ||
Since the Bible is to be used as the believer's guide-book for living, how should we view the following text of Scripture which apparently should not be used to guide believers in their daily walk? A feast is made for laughter and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything. (Ecclesiastes 10:19 NIV) A a believer we know that money is not the answer to everything. So should this verse rather be understood as the thoughts of the unsaved rather than the saved? |
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14 | labels for God and for the Deity? | Heb 10:12 | New Creature | 111884 | ||
thelma As I previously commented. I noticed in this post that you used the personal pronoun "herself" in reference to God. So I took the liberty to check out your profile and noticed you had the following listed in your profile. "Deity-Goddess" From what sources do you derive of those labels for God and for the Deity? Can you list your sources for us? New Creature |
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15 | the way to Heaven through habitual sin? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 110672 | ||
I had a conversation with a gentleman in the local coffe shop last night. I spoke about him in the previous question. see; ("I am not the one sinning") As we were talking about Scripture, he told me that if a Christian continues in habitual sin, then the Lord will take him home rather than let him remain on earth in a life of sin. He said the individual will lose rewards and his works will be burnt up. So my question is two fold. Would you have agreed with this individual? If not, how would you have reasoned to him from God's word? Using the logic that this person used, I can see some actually desiring to continue in a life of sin, since the Lord may possibly take him home sooner. I can't see where this teaching produces the life that pleases our Lord. It seems to me that this teaching might be labeled "antinomianism" What do you think? Awaiting your thoughts Blessings New Creature |
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16 | I am not the one sinning? | James 1:14 | New Creature | 110598 | ||
How should we view the attitude and opinion of another believer, who believes that whenever he sins, it is not really himself that is doing the sinning. And since he isn't the one doing the sinning, then he is not to blame, and cannot be held accountable? I had a conversation last night in the local coffee shop with a gentleman who used the Scripture below to support this belief Rom. 7:17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. Rom. 7:20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. Blessings New Creature |
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17 | I am not the one sinning? | 1 John 1:8 | New Creature | 110596 | ||
How should we view the attitude and opinion of another believer, who believes that whenever he sins, it is not really himself that is doing the sinning. And since he isn't the one doing the sinning, then he is not to blame, and cannot be held accountable? I had a conversation last night in the local coffee shop with a gentleman who used the Scripture below to support this belief Rom. 7:17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. Rom. 7:20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. Blessings New Creature |
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18 | 'Reinvented' Gospel | 2 Tim 4:3 | New Creature | 110140 | ||
Here is a news item I came acroos today from Agape Press. I am interested in your comments concerning the article below. Do you agree, or disagree with the author's statements? Pastor Says Some Churches Seizing Christ's Lordship with 'Reinvented' Gospel By Jim Brown January 23, 2004 (AgapePress) - A well-known Christian author and pastor is concerned that a growing number of Evangelical ministers are watering down the gospel message in order to be "seeker sensitive." Dr. John MacArthur says many Evangelical pastors are presenting what he calls a "reinvented designer pop gospel" in hopes of making Christianity appear more attractive or culturally relevant. The pastor of Grace Community Church in San Valley, California, says those who preach in that fashion have a weak view of the authority and power of scripture. "I think it encompasses a weak view of the honor and the power of God and Christ," MacArthur says bluntly. "In other words, I think you're basically usurping the Lordship of Christ over His Church -- you're saying, 'I'm going to stand here and give a message that I think is better than the one that Christ gave.'" Such an attitude, he says, is "a frightening thing to think about." MacArthur believes it is becoming harder than ever to find an Evangelical church that is not compromising the gospel. He says small churches that remain true to God's Word and do not embrace a user-friendly gospel are often viewed today as "archaic" and "unsuccessful." "The huge crowds are drawn by lowering all the standards," he says, citing such apporaches as a "minimalist gospel," an entertainment mentality, and creation of a social environment that attracts people by promising them "the path to success" and better economic status. "You know ... 'You'll do better in your job, your career, your family, your marriage, etc.'" he says. "Those are the kinds of things that are sold on the 'felt need' counter." In his recently published book Hard to Believe, MacArthur contends that many professing Christians do not understand what it means to be a disciple of Christ because they are seeking an experience rather than a person. He also takes aim at the so-called "health-and-wealth" and "name-it-and-claim-it" gospels. Posted by New Creature |
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19 | Worshiptainment | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 110101 | ||
Here is a quote I recently came across. Do you believe the author is justified in this statement? What are your thoughts? "Our churches no longer have the power of God to attract the people. They go down to Egypt, borrow its music, its dancing, it's entertainment, hoping for a crowd! No passion for souls - just crowds! Church growth at any cost! Look at the average church bulletin; it looks like a theater calendar. (Dave Wilkerson – Times Square Pulpit Series – The Great Apostasy – May 7, 1986) New Creature |
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20 | seeking repentance | Heb 12:17 | New Creature | 110106 | ||
My question is based on the following verse. Heb. 12:17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. Question; If I am reading this verse in the proper context, it appears to me that Esau sought repentance, but could not find it. If that is the actual case then is it also possible for others to seek repenatnce without finding it? In what instance could this be possible? I am curious because in another verse I read where God commands all to repent. So does God command us to do something that may be an impossibility? Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent Please give me some scriptural context to base your opinion on Peace New Creature |
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