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1 | Inspired By God? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 94729 | ||
If I may expand on that just a little bit ... Those divisions have been quite useful in helping us to locate passages of scripture. One disadvantage is that they may give the idea that a verse is the equivalent of a thought or that a chapter is dedicated to a single topic. With that we may fail to take into account the context of the statements made in a chapter or verse and thereby miss the full meaning. Some publishers have grouped verses into paragraphs. This is also not inspired, and as far as I know it is not based on the original form of writing. However, it is helpful because it helps to provide context. We should also be aware of context in terms of the theme and message of the entire book. |
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2 | number of authors in bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 94801 | ||
I am inclined to agree with DarcyA that we do not know who many of the authors of particular books are. Because of the nature of Scripture one might say there is only one author, that being the Holy Spirit. "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost" (2 Pe 1:21). "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness ..." (2 Timothy 3:16). For those who count human authors I would like to ask: Do you know how authorship was assigned to Judges, Esther, Ruth, Job, Matthew, Mark, etc.? It is interesting that many think Paul wrote the letter to the Hebrews. Paul says (2Th 3:17) that he includes his name in every epistle he writes to show it is from him. Hebrews does not contain the name of Paul. Some authors, such as Paul and David have no apparent reluctance to "sign" their work. Some, such as John and Luke seem hesitant to do so. Some, such as Moses, are discovered indirectly. Some, again, write anonymously. It is apparent that human authorship is of some importance. However, it seems to be the mind of God that we assign much less importance to it, and more to the divine influence behind it. |
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3 | is it wrong to date or marry outside of | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 94806 | ||
It is true that in the Old Testament God commanded the Jews to marry only within their community (Exodus 34:16). However, this was not because of racial difference. It might be interesting to note that God did not consider the Jews to be a race of people. Foreigners could become Jews (Es 8:17). A Rahab and a Ruth could become one of them, so to speak, and even take their place in the lineage of Jesus. "For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh" (Romans 2:28). In some sense, every believer is a Jew, because we are the child of Abraham. What we have in common is not genetics but faith. In the new covenant, however, believers are neither Jew nor Gentile but one new people, the church of God (1Co 10:32). Now, the foreigners, the outsiders, are the unsaved, and we are not to be yoked with them (2Co 6:14). |
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4 | HOW MANY PROMISES? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 97089 | ||
True, DarcyA, they are so many. Someone has said there are over 700. But you are also correct in saying that we need to define the term. Promises are everywhere in he Bible, but it is important to know who is making those promises, and to whom. It is also reasonable to say that the Bible is one promise. Or maybe we should say there are two: The Old Covenant and the New Covenant. Or perhaps we can say that there are 66, since each book of the Bible makes its own big promise. If there is only one promise, what would it be? I wonder. John says (1Jo 2:25) "this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life". But as you have noted, there are so many others. Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. |
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5 | do you pay tithe on loan money | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 98111 | ||
One of these days I hope to write a long article on the subject of Tithing. It will be full of scripture references and it will be hopefully convincing. The aim will be to encourage us to take hold of the freedom for which Christ has made us free and to shake off the present bondage that has been imposed on us. It will say that Tithing is a relic of the Old Testament economy and is not for today. It will say that the Christian should consider all that he has as belonging to the Lord, and not just one tenth of it. It will say that Christians should give to the church gladly and freely as the Lord prospers them, after taking care of their personal and family needs. It will try to differentiate between needs and wants. It will say that the church should use what is given to meet the needs of those who minister and those who who are not able to work to meet their own needs. It will say that the church needs to reexamine its priorities and to spend the people's money the way the Lord intended. It might even say that there are too many church buildings and that those buildings are too large and too fancy. It might suggest that Christians return to a simpler form of life and spend less on fancy cars and clothes. It might suggest that our focus and our spending be more on spiritual things and less on material things. But the basic point will be that tithing should be eliminated from our vocabulary. It will suggest that the directions for our giving be taken from New testament passages such as Matthew 6:19; Luke 12:15; Acts 4:32; 1 Corinthians 9;2 Corinthians 9; Colossians 3:2; 1Timothy 6:10; James 2:8; etc. My article will suggest that Malachi 3:8 be replaced with Romans 12:1 in our thinking. Or perhaps I should say that each of these passages should be looked at again, and in their proper context. We realize that something is wrong when we are being asked to give and we find it hard, when we have needs, spiritual and material, and they are not being met. It will become clear that the governmental system of taxing those who have to meet the needs of those who serve and those who have not is working better than our own system of requiring tithing and seeing old ladies go hungry. Then we may realize that the tithe was the tax in Old Testament economy, when the civil government was a theocracy. But that article will have to wait for a while. I am not sure the church is ready for it. Besides, I have no desire to be controversial. |
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6 | Please I need an answer to this | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 98863 | ||
It is hard to know what answer you are seeking. In saying that he is uniquely qualified, you recognize that he is qualified as no one else is qualified. Since the passage refers to the reconciliation as being "to himself", logic would dictate that only he could do it. Scripture says elsewhere that there is no one else like him, pure spotless, undefiled, etc. There was no one else without sin, who could die for the sins of others. But only he could reconcile someone else "to himself". It is hard to believe that that is the answer you want. But the passage itself says: "all things were created ... for him". Since it was lost, someone was needed to restore it. But only he could restore it "to himself". One other point: he is the one who shed his blood. Does that qualify him? |
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7 | Could Jesus have sinned? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 98870 | ||
Jesus could not have sinned. He is perfect. Hebrews 7:26 says he is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners. 2Co 5:21 says he knew no sin. He did not know how to sin. It was foreign to his nature. 1Jo 3:5 says that in him is no sin. It is not in him to sin. We sin because we are sinners. In Mark 7:21 Jesus says himself that it is from within, out of the hearts of men, that we produce evil thoughts, adulteries, sexual sins, murders, thefts, covetings, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness. "All these evil things come from within, and defile the man." These things are in us and temptation draws them out. There is no such thing in Jesus. He is not a sinner. Jesus is God. And according to 1Jo 1:5, God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. James says (1:13) that God cannot be tempted with evil. Since Jesus is God, he cannot go against God, for that would be to go against himself. It is a logical and moral impossibility. Jesus was tested the way gold is tested, as in a fire (as in 1Pe 1:7) to prove that it is gold. His temptation, in all points proved, that he is completely pure. His temptation was as real and as intense as Nebuchadnezzar’s burning fiery furnace in Daniel 3. He went through both of them and came out without a singe. That’s because he is the Son of God. We must anticipate now that some will come to say if the possibility of sin was not there then the temptation was not real. Let us try to preempt that now by saying here that Jesus’ temptation was a testing, as in a fire, to prove what he was made of. It was not a drawing away or an enticement, as James describes temptation to sin (James 1 :14). Jesus is God, and God is not tempted with evil (verse 13). If Jesus could have sinned he could not be our Savior then or our High Priest now. But, thanks be to God, we have a high priest which was in all points tempted like as we are, and proven. He is without sin. |
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8 | Can Monkeys Write Psalm 23? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 98875 | ||
Evolution is not true and man was not made by probability or chance. God made man and he inspired a man to write Psalm 139 and Psalm 23. He made us wonderfully and he made us to have a relationship with him. That took the death of his son, and requires our repentance. Those types of things are deliberate choices. They do not happen by chance. | ||||||
9 | Sola Scriptura - Biblical? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 98881 | ||
What is Sola Scriptura? Some say that the Scripture alone is our authority for faith and practice. Others say that the Scripture by itself is insufficient, and that tradition and the teaching authority of the church must be added to the Scripture. Are there other alternatives? What of those who say that God speaks to them audibly or through dreams. Are their ideas to be considered here? And are there other ideas to be considered? God has spoken once: He said, (Deu 12:32) "What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it". He said again: (Pro 30:5) "Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar". And yet, we probably will not settle it here. For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not (Job 33:14). |
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10 | Is Sola Scriptura invalid? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 98882 | ||
Some say that the Scripture alone is our authority for faith and practice. Others say that the Scripture by itself is insufficient, and that tradition and the teaching authority of the church must be added to the Scripture. Are there other alternatives? What of those who say that God speaks to them audibly or through dreams. Are their ideas to be considered here? And are there other ideas to be considered? Buddha's? Mohammed's? Joseph Smith's? God has spoken once: He said, (Deu 12:32) "What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it". He said again: (Pro 30:5) "Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar". And yet, we probably will not settle it here. For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not (Job 33:14). |
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11 | How do you evangelize someone who | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 100491 | ||
Thell them why you believe in God and the Bible. Peter encourages that you "sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear". Long before that, he had said, "we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard". Such an an honest, down-to-earth, meet-you-where-you-are approach should gain the attention of anyone who is interested. |
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12 | Where do I find Paul's death in Rome? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 100496 | ||
Dee, I will join with Arnold and Hank to say that no scripture records the death of Paul. No Bible book or letter even mentions it. (I sway this with confidence; writing after these learned men, ’cause if it had been recorded they would have mentioned it). Luke was the one to chronicle the ministry of Paul, and he does seem to go out of his way to avoid describing the end. What we have instead are the words of Paul himself as he anticipated his death. Acts 20:24 None of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. 2 Cor 5:8ff We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Phil 1:20ff According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 2 Tim 4:6ff I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. It may be that those things were more important to the Holy Spirit and to Luke than the time, place, and manner of one’s death. Truly, the Bible is different from other books. The writers do not care if they leave us hanging. As far as God was concerned to tell us, Paul was “preaching the kingdom of God”; that’s all. He had fought a good fight and he had left an astonishing testimony, a legacy, an example that no one since has been quite able to match. He left, in his epistles, the word of God for the church. Thank God, we have it, and it is almost as if he has not died, for by it he being dead yet speaketh. |
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13 | Searching for the truth | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 100498 | ||
Truth does not change. I am sure you would not want it to change the day after you had found it. And the Lord does not change. He says (Mal 3:6) “ I am the LORD, I change not”. He is the truth (John 14:6) and the life. He is the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. Interesting that you mention the Ten Commandments. I sometimes wonder why they are singled out among the hundreds of commandments that God gave. And yet he says he might have given only two. In some sense, that is what he has done. In some sense then, I will agree with you. What if we abolished all of those old commandments and kept just two: “Love God” and “Love one another”. Would you be in favor of that? That would keep us killing and stealing, obviously, but also from adultery and envy. Mat 22:37ff Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. These two. And Paul says (Rom 13:9ff) “He that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. |
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14 | Where is "My house is full.." | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 100552 | ||
EdB, the words are from a song. The song is probably based on some words Jesus spoke in Matthew 9. Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, "The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest". A related passage is in Luke 10. The Lord appointed seventy, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Therefore said he unto them, "The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest". The writer may have also been thinking of a parable in Matthew 21. "What think ye?" Jesus asked. "A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went". I think Kroger has been moved by that song and wants to know if the message is Biblical. The words are haunting: “But who will go into my fields? Who will go into my fields?” It is reminiscent of the Lord’s question in Isaiah 6: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?”. We would like to answer like isaiah did, “Here am I; send me”, but we don’t. We know that Jesus wants us to go preach the Gospel, but we haven't been doing it too much. We know we need to repent and start doing it. The parable reminds us we can. BTW, We have a program called Gospel for Neighbors that encourages and equips people to do just that. |
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15 | Where do I find Paul's death in Rome? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 100657 | ||
Hello Dee. I am curious to know, as I always am when someone has asked a question, whether you are satisfied with the answers so far. If not, are you satisfied when there are no answers? It does seem that there are some things God does not want us to know. For example, he does not want us to know where he buried Moses or just when Jesus is coming back. It is possible also that he does not want us to know when and how Paul died. I wonder if you would be satisfied with that. |
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16 | share some teaching please | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 100658 | ||
I wonder if Dread is suggesting that there should be some good teaching on this ... forum. | ||||||
17 | PROVE ME: God's challenge to tithers | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 102479 | ||
Did you mean "to non-tithers"? “God’s Challenge to Non-Tithers”? I take it that the tithers already have God pouring out the blessings and it is the non-tithers who need to see what God would do if they tithed. If that system was in operation today we could prove what we wanted to prove by simply doing a statistical analysis comparing tithers to non-tithers. It should be easy to see who had received the blessings. But now, if, as you suggest, the issue is not tithing but proving God that is the issue, how do you suggest we do that? We could look for some other conditional promise and give God some time, and if he doesn't come through with the expected blessings, then what? It might just remind us that tithing is a command which, like the offering of lambs, belongs under the old covenant. The new covenant asks us to give sacrificially, and when we do that, we are not looking for anything in return. We do not want to prove God now. God has already proven everything. On the cross. He has gone before and given us all the blessings. On the cross. Now, it is our turn to give. Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. Everything belongs to God, and we are the stewards, and we use and give according to the need, according to Luke 6:36, 1 Cor 9 and 2 Cor 9, 1 John 3:17, etc. I wonder if there is any place in the new covenant where we are told or invited or encouraged to prove God. We walk by faith now, I think, not by sight. |
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18 | Is divine initiative always passive? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 103449 | ||
I think that Kathy indicated she was quoting from a commentary when she used that terminology. I do not think she should be asked to explain or defend it. The commentary: Should Christians Keep the Sabbath? by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Archives Wednesday, January 17, 2001 ……… The disciples at Troas “were gathered together” [passive voice] upon “the first day of the week” to break bread, i.e., to worship, (Acts 20:7). The specific day of meeting was no accident. Though Paul was anxious to get to Jerusalem (20:16), he waited seven days for the opportunity to assemble with the church. Moreover, the passive voice (see above) indicates that the assemblage was orchestrated by someone other than the disciples; it was of divine initiative. ...... I am here to say that author was trying too hard. “Were gathered” is not any more passive than “had gathered”. The phrase does not imply that those gathering were doing so under anything but their free will or social pressure. The suggestion that those people gathering were doing so under the direction of God is not warranted. Moreover, the whole argument for making Sunday a special day is not warranted. Some choose to meet and worship on the day of the resurrection, and they are free to do so. God has not asked us to do that. It may be that the early disciples met on that day, but we have not been asked to follow their example. But we may feel free to follow their example. Romans 14:5,6 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. I think every day is for worship and I wish we could be gathered for worship every day. Do you have a problem with that? Then gather and worship when you see fit. But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way (Romans 14:10ff). Judge this, that is our job to love, to help, to encourage, to share. Judge this, that it is not our job to judge another. And let no man judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days. |
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19 | why should i bring people | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 104369 | ||
How did you happen to go to that meeting? Am I understanding that someone invited you? Did you enjoy the meeting? Now, that might be a reason to invite someone else. Men’s meeting are a good thing in the church, and the men are trying to help. They care about people, and I am sure they will help you. When they say invite others it just shows they would like to help as many as possible. Maybe you know some other people who need help. Some people will come to a men’s meeting even if they don’t like going to church. In a men’s meeting you get to know people and they get to know you, and maybe they can help you. If you are not saved as yet, they will spend time with you and show you how to be saved. And they want to do the same for others. These seem to be good men that you met with. I would encourage you to work with them. If you are not able to invite others at this time, don’t worry about it. But God will help you. Maybe you will just meet somebody who would like the men’s meeting too. Tell them, and it they want to go that is good. If they are not ready, that is OK too. The main thing is that these men care about you. If you are not able to bring someone else with you, they will understand. They will just be glad to see you. So work with them, and I pray the Lord will really bless you. |
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20 | why should i bring people | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 104373 | ||
Listen, Buddy, I understand. This world can be a rough place. People are selfish and sometimes they don't care. God thing you happened to run into that men's group. How did you happen to go to that meeting anyway? Am I understanding that someone invited you? Did you enjoy the meeting? Now, that might be a reason to invite someone else. Men’s meeting are a good thing in the church, and the men are trying to help. They care about people, and I am sure they will help you. When they say invite others it just shows they would like to help as many as possible. Maybe you know some other people who need help. Some people will come to a men’s meeting even if they don’t like going to church. In a men’s meeting you get to know people and they get to know you, and maybe they can help you. If you are not saved as yet, they will spend time with you and show you how to be saved. And they want to do the same for others. These seem to be good men that you met with. I would encourage you to work with them. If you are not able to invite others at this time, don’t worry about it. But God will help you. Maybe you will just meet somebody who would like the men’s meeting too. Tell them, and it they want to go that is good. If they are not ready, that is OK too. The main thing is that these men care about you. If you are not able to bring someone else with you, they will understand. They will just be glad to see you. So work with them, and I pray the Lord will really bless you. |
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