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1 | Gender-neutral NIV | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 32675 | ||
YUK! nuf said | ||||||
2 | Which is higher, heaven or the planets? | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33512 | ||
Define what you mean by "higher". | ||||||
3 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33592 | ||
Greetings all: Can we focus on verses 10-15 as a starting point? I'll jump in with the Curt Amplified Version, if you will tolerate it. Feel free to join in at will! Romans 9 10 Not only that, but Rebekah's children had one and the same father, our father Isaac. 11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad--in order that God's purpose in election might stand: (God had chosen Jacob over Esau before they were born, before either had acted on their sinful nature, to show us mortals that "election" was really election) 12 not by works but by him who calls--she was told, "The older will serve the younger." (His call is all, our response is zero) 13 Just as it is written: "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated." 14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all! (because we are all sinners, and all deserve condemnation, so who can complain?) 15 For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." (God is sovereign... He gets to decide who is elect... period) 16 It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy. (our desire for God and our works mean nothing in terms of salvation. God, in His mercy chooses us, period). Ok, folks... what think ye? Curt |
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4 | What is Free Will? | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33738 | ||
Hi Lionstrong Not trying to jump in for Zach, but thought I'd give a shot at your question. Free will is (very basicly) the principle that God calls us to Himself, and we have the "free will" or choice to respond to Him. This principle implies that our salvation depends on our choosing Him (after He draws us to Himself). The debate you are seeing on the forum is that of "free will" as counterposed to the concept of "predestination" (sometimes called the "doctrine of election"). Predestination (again very loosely) is the concept that God calls those whom He "chooses" unto Himself... that there is an "elect" who were "predestined" to salvation, similar to the way God "chose" Israel in the OT. This doctrine says that even our ability to choose God is a gift from God, so He is really choosing us, not the other way around. The basic difference boils down to the question of who chooses whom... and even this question could be debated. Does God choose us, do we choose God or both? ... and what is the relative importance of each of these in salvation? Both principles are found in Scripture, therefore both have validity, and much time has been spent through the past several centuries arguing one side or the other, or trying to fit them together. These doctrines are both developed from an assembling of various Scriptures, thus if you ask one person or another, the definitions may vary, depending on the relative weight you place on different Scriptures. I'm sure others will come behind me and prove this so! As with any good church organization, debating free will and predestination is somewhat an exercise in taking the simple and making it mind jarringly complicated. But it is Scripture and we do love it! Blessings Curt |
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5 | *Practical* not *ethereal* | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33742 | ||
Brother Charis I agree with what you are saying. I would ask... fundamentally, doesn't this get back to the "free will vs chosen" debate? If we are chosen, then can we fall away? Does God choose us... if so can we de-select ourselves by our actions, or is grace irresistable. In regard to your words of encouragement toward believers who waver, I am reminded of a number of supporting scriptures. The first and most obvious is the reaction of the father to the prodigal son, who received his wayard one back with great love after the son had made a total wreck of his life. If this isn't a picture of our Father in heaven, I don't know what is! Another is the admonition "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching." in Hebrews 10:25. Of course, we are not to "Sin all the more that grace may abound"... but everyone knows this. We don't have to use Scripture like a bat. Jesus said, "If you love me, feed my sheep". We feed the flock with our words of encouragement. Excellent words! Blessings Curt |
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6 | please include specific scripture. | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33863 | ||
Denise Here are a few verses: Exodus 20 (The 1st of the 10 Commandments) 2 "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 3 "You shall have no other gods before me. 4 "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. Exodus 34 13 Break down their altars, smash their sacred stones and cut down their Asherah poles. 14 Do not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. 15 "Be careful not to make a treaty with those who live in the land; for when they prostitute themselves to their gods and sacrifice to them, they will invite you and you will eat their sacrifices. Deuteronomy 4 34 Has any god ever tried to take for himself one nation out of another nation, by testings, by miraculous signs and wonders, by war, by a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, or by great and awesome deeds, like all the things the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your very eyes? 35 You were shown these things so that you might know that the LORD is God; besides him there is no other. Deuteronomy 5 6 "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 7 "You shall have no other gods before me. 8 "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. Deuteronomy 6 13 Fear the LORD your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name. 14 Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you; 15 for the LORD your God, who is among you, is a jealous God and his anger will burn against you, and he will destroy you from the face of the land. Deuteronomy 28 (sounds like your teacher) 64 Then the LORD will scatter you among all nations, from one end of the earth to the other. There you will worship other gods--gods of wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known. 65 Among those nations you will find no repose, no resting place for the sole of your foot. There the LORD will give you an anxious mind, eyes weary with longing, and a despairing heart. Psalm 16 3 As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight. 4 The sorrows of those will increase who run after other gods. I will not pour out their libations of blood or take up their names on my lips. 5 LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. Isaiah 44 7 Who then is like me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare and lay out before me what has happened since I established my ancient people, and what is yet to come-- yes, let him foretell what will come. 8 Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one." 9 All who make idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Those who would speak up for them are blind; they are ignorant, to their own shame. Jeremiah 25 5 They said, "Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and your evil practices, and you can stay in the land the LORD gave to you and your fathers for ever and ever. 6 Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them; do not provoke me to anger with what your hands have made. Then I will not harm you." John 14 6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. On being afraid: Psalm 34 8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. 9 Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. 10 The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. Isaiah 41 10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 11 "All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. Psalm 23 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 1 Peter 3 13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, Romans 8 31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Revelation 17 14 They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings--and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers." Hope this helps! Curt |
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7 | DO you minister or teach the word of God | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33884 | ||
Denise Glad to help! We worship The One and Only Mighty God who is our protector and strength! I am but a humble servant, an elder in my church. My strength comes from the Word of Him who loves me... and you... and your children. His Word is the mighty Sword of the Spirit! Ephesians 6 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Hebrews 4 12 For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Revelations 1 16 In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance. 17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. Wow... He is AWESOME! Blessings Curt |
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8 | WHAT A BLESSING!! | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33951 | ||
Denise I have just prayed that prayer for you and yours, and trust that God will answer according to His sovereign grace! Blessings to you Curt |
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9 | The future of loved pets | Genesis | Curtnsally | 32857 | ||
Dear friend I just happened to see your post, and felt great empathy for your position. The loss of a much loved pet is a difficult experience. I know there are many here who have been through a similar loss, and feel your grief deeply. There are occasions in life when Scripture does not provide a clearly spoken answer that we wish it did, and I think this may be the case for you at this particular time. When I find myself in a situation like this, I try to focus on the character of God, who loves us very much. So much so that He gave His Son for our eternal salvation. How much, in deed, He must love us! Do we trust that He will hear and respond to our deepest needs? I am reminded of this verse: Matthew 7 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? We cannot know or begin to fathom all of the wonders of heaven. But you and I can trust God completely that He will give us eternal blessings beyond measure, not a lousy stone. How great is our Father in Heaven! In sympathy Curt |
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10 | What do we think about Uzza’s death? | Gen 19:26 | Curtnsally | 32226 | ||
Is it any different than Lot's wife? Both failed to trust God, certainly symbolic of the gravity for each of us if we do not trust Him. Yes it is harsh, but I think that is the message. Short answer. PS... You might find the New Testament a little more fun! lol Cheers Curt |
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11 | what was man was jesus talking about | Num 13:16 | Curtnsally | 33870 | ||
JM, You lost me on this one friend, but you obviously have something in mind. What do you think? Jesus was fully God and fully man, the Son of God and the son of man. Add the Holy Spirit and you get the trinity, Father Son and Spirit. Jesus is often described as the Son of God, or the son of man. Can you give me a reference on the Isaiah verse? Your thoughts? Blessings Curt Curt |
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12 | Double portion is really only two-thirds | 2 Kin 2:9 | Curtnsally | 33889 | ||
Hi Tim! So, just to play along, if there were 3 children, did the firstborn get: 50 percent (plus 25 plus 25) ie twice the amount of each? or 66 percent (plus 16.5 plus 16.5) ie twice the amount of both? That's my 6 cents worth (after compound interest!) PS Math is hard to relate when all math symbols are illegal characters! Blessings Curt |
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13 | Why should we have what He borne? | Is 53:4 | Curtnsally | 32349 | ||
Short answer: Because we are dead (afflicted) in this world but alive (in Christ) in the next. Isaiah 26:19 "But your dead will live; their bodies will rise. You who dwell in the dust, wake up and shout for joy. Your dew is like the dew of the morning; the earth will give birth to her dead." Jesus paid the price for sin and brokenness that is in the world so that, when we leave this earth (those who accept His gift), we will be taken to a place where there is no sin and brokenness. For now, we have to put up with the consequences of sin. I agree that God wants us to leave our troubles at the foot of the Cross. This does not mean that we won't have troubles (consider the life of Paul), but it does mean that we can find peace and joy, even as we endure the troubles of this life. Hebrews 10:33-35 33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated. 34 You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions. 35 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. Blessings, Curt |
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14 | Did Nebuchadnezza make Daniel a eunic? | Daniel | Curtnsally | 33266 | ||
Why not ask your friend to support the claim? Just a thought Curt |
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15 | Born on the way to destruction ? | Matt 7:13 | Curtnsally | 32222 | ||
Yes, all humans have sinned and are on the way to destruction (Romans 3 and 6). Unfortunately many people vascillate for some time in the way they are going. I know I did. As to a specific point in time... some have it some don't. I don't. God bumped me at several critical times, and I move a little more in Hids direction each time. Like a shepherd tending a wayward sheep, He didn't strngle me in the process of saving me... He slowly herded me in. I can assure you I am wholly His, but I can't give you a precise moment when that happened. Being a bit of a Calvinist, I am sure I was His long before I knew it! Let me spin the table... can you tell from the Gospel accounts when the disciples became Christians? If you tell me that it happened when they left their jobs and followed Christ, I will ask you "what about Judas?" Clearly, the others did not fully understand who Jesus or what was going on, even in the garden of Gethsemane... late in the ministry of Jesus. Food for thought Curt |
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16 | remove this cup from me | Luke 22:42 | Curtnsally | 33210 | ||
Absolutely! Think about this... only Jesus knew the magnitude of the price He was about to pay. Hanging on the cross was only a small view for consumption by us mortal humans. The real price of paying for the sins of all mankind for all eternity... this is so big that we cannot even fathom the reality of it. But Jesus could. In His human form, He was struggling with the suffering that He fully knew He was about to undergo. Yet, He defers to the will of the Father out of love for us. Absolutely incredible! In this verse, we get a small glimpse of the cost of our salvation. It was not a free ride for Jesus. He took upon Himself the pain of our sin in its full ugly tormented form... that you and I might have eternal life. 2 Corinthians 5 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. What a great and loving God! |
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17 | Plan of Salvation Scriptures? | John 3:16 | Curtnsally | 33525 | ||
I'm not sure why you are looking for four particular verses. Are you refering to the "Four Spiritual Laws" of YoungLife origin? If so, here they are: 1. God LOVES you and offers a wonderful PLAN for your life. (John 3:16 NIV). (John 10:10). 2. Man is SINFUL and SEPARATED from God. (Romans 3:23). (Romans 6:23). 3. Jesus Christ is God's ONLY provision for man's sin. (Romans 5:8). (1 Corinthians 15:3-6). (John 14:6). 4. We must individually RECEIVE Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord (John 1:12) (Ephesians 2:8,9). (Read John 3:1-8.) (Revelation 3:20). Did I help, or was this not what you had in mind? Blessings Curt |
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18 | Flow out of WHOSE innermost being? | John 7:38 | Curtnsally | 33519 | ||
Tim I looked up this verse in several commentaries. John Gill's was most helpful to me. You can read it at the following link (I can't give the whole link because it contains "illegal characters"): http://www.studylight.org/com/geb/ Blessings Curt |
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19 | Isn't Jesus the ONLY WAY to heaven? | John 14:6 | Curtnsally | 31843 | ||
Believing that Jesus paid for our sins is the only way to heaven. Idol worship is the number one sin, in the OT and NT. We must place nothing before God. That said, I think its ok to use Biblical characters (and modern disciples as well)as role models for the Christian walk. We just can't let it become idol worship. |
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20 | Will there be Muslims in heaven? | John 14:6 | Curtnsally | 31860 | ||
I'll give it a shot. First, we must understand what Muslims believe. From the Koran: [10.105] "And that you should keep your course towards the religion uprightly; and you should not be of the polytheists (Christians)." [2.277] "Surely they who believe and do good deeds and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate they shall have their reward from their Lord, and they shall have no fear, nor shall they grieve." Believing Muslims accept Christ as a prophet but strongly deny that He was God incarnate. They are very anti-Trinitarian. They believe in one God without Jesus or the Holy Spirit. They do not accept the Bible as the Word of God, but believe it has been perverted by men through the years. Their faith is a works-righteousness belief, that is, it is not faith alone, but faith plus what I do that earns my salvation. Now, what does the Bible say about these principles? Let's start with Ephesians 2:8-9 "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast." Our salvation comes only from the grace of God... not from anything I do. It is God and God alone... not God plus me. Our works are an outward sign of our salvation, but our salvation is not dependent on our works. Next, John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me." "No one" means "no one". We must accept the gift of salvation from God, as provided in Jesus. Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Jesus died and rose to pay our debt. You and I are free from sin if we accept this gift. The Muslim can accept it as well, but then by their own definition, they would not be Muslim (believers) any more. Hope this get you started. Best Curt |
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