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1 | What is the Greek word? | Bible general Archive 1 | Listener | 35180 | ||
The most common controversy that I am aware of in this regard pertains to the following passage: Isaiah 7:14 - Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. There has been a great deal of argument over the Hebrew word translated virgin. Some scholars say the word should be translated "young woman", others say "virgin" is the correct translation. I would suggest, ever so humbly, that the average non-Bible scholar with enough sense to come in out of the rain can look at the context and settle the matter in their own mind. Choice 1) Isaiah 7:14 - ... the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a [young woman] shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel [God with us]. Choice 2) Isaiah 7:14 - ... the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a [virgin] shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel [God with us]. Which makes the most sense to you? Thanks, Listener |
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2 | Similarities of Moses and Jesus? | Bible general Archive 1 | Listener | 35333 | ||
Prayon, Great list going. I would echo Ray's comments that the differences should also be mentioned. One good way to illustrate this may be by the following passage, which compares and contrasts Moses and Jesus: John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. Actually there are many passages which relate Jesus to Moses. Moses hidden in the cleft of the Rock, Moses' prayer brings water from the Rock, etc. The only additional similarities that come to mind is that both were known for humility, both assembled 70 elders/disciples (also each led 12 tribes/12 apostles), and both were called out of Egypt: Numbers 12:3 (Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.) John 13:5 After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. Numbers 11:16 ¶And the LORD said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee. Luke 10:1 ¶After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Hosea 11:1 ¶When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt. Matthew 2:15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son. Listener |
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3 | is jesus god? | Gen 1:1 | Listener | 36111 | ||
Yes, Colossians 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. Colossians 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. John 4:25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. 26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he. John 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. Acts 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Listener |
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4 | Abortion for medical reason ??????? | Ex 20:14 | Listener | 32595 | ||
I can only imagine how you must feel. Please accept my sympathy and good will toward you and your family. I have very little medical knowledge but I feel compelled to share what I have learned through experience: 1) Men, including doctors and clergy don't know everything. Even when they act as if they are certain, they are sometimes wrong. We can only rely on God and His word. 2) Men, including doctors and clergy have a strong tendency to act in their own self interest. For doctors this means minimizing the possibilities of lawsuits and complications while maximizing profits. This is especially true if you have good insurance. For you, this means you must realize this bias in their advice, and make every effort to give priority to your family over yourself, as I trust you are now doing. 3) Get a second and a third opinion. This may clear things up immeasurably. When you ask the next doctor, try not to bias him/her with the previous doctor's recommendations. Proverbs 19:21 ¶There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. May God bless, comfort, and heal your wife. |
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5 | who in the bible was humble | Num 12:3 | Listener | 152101 | ||
Moses. Num 12:3 Now the man Moshe was very humble, above all the men who were on the surface of the earth. (HNV) |
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6 | Need Bible passages for dying friend | Ps 23:4 | Listener | 35347 | ||
Lily's mom, Hope these help. Listener Isaiah 63:7 ¶I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses. 8 For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour. 9 In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old. Isaiah 64:4 For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him. 1 Thessalonians 4:15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. |
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7 | Is Israel still chosen? | Joel 3:20 | Listener | 16439 | ||
You are absolutely correct. The scriptures promise that David's kingdom will be established forever. They promise that God will establish Israel as the most blessed kingdom of all time. God is not finished with Israel. The very existance of Israel is a marvelous witness to the faithfullness of God. The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob has preserved Israel through the terrorism of the Muslims, the holocaust, the diaspora - and they will always remain as a witness to the faithfulness of God. The verse below is just one example. The minor prophets are full of kingdom promises specific to Israel. 20But Judah shall abide forever, And Jerusalem from generation to generation. 21For I will acquit them of the guilt of bloodshed, whom I had not acquitted; For the LORD dwells in Zion |
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8 | Word of God equal to food in NT | Matt 4:4 | Listener | 16422 | ||
The following refers to Jesus, the Living Word of God (John 1): John 6 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world." 52 Then the Jews began to argue sharply among themselves, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?" 53 Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. 55 For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. 56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. 57 Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me. |
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9 | Word of God equal to food in NT | Matt 4:4 | Listener | 16423 | ||
There are a couple of passages where milk is synonymous with elementary principles of God's word. Meat (or solid food) seems to refer to advanced principles of the word: 1 Peter 2 2as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, Hebrews 5 12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! 1 Corinthians 3 2 I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. |
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10 | Does the OT talk about resurrection? | Matt 22:30 | Listener | 16881 | ||
Steve, About the resurrection, one place is Daniel 12:1-2 I can't think of any relating resurrection to marriage. Daniel 12 1 "At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people--everyone whose name is found written in the book--will be delivered. 2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt |
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11 | Does the OT talk about resurrection? | Matt 22:30 | Listener | 69226 | ||
Searcher, I know it's been awhile since you asked your question, but it's a good one, and has motivated some meditation on the Lord and His word. Here are a couple of additional (adding to Daniel 12) references in the OT to resurrection: Isaiah 26:19 Your dead shall live; my dead bodies shall arise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust; for your dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast forth the dead. Job 19:26 After my skin is destroyed, Then in my flesh shall I see God, 27 Whom I, even I, shall see on my side. My eyes shall see, and not as a stranger. “My heart is consumed within me. Ezekiel 37:5 Thus says the Lord Yahweh to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live. 6 I will lay sinews on you, and will bring up flesh on you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live; and you shall know that I am Yahweh. Hope you're still out there, hope you're still in the word. May the Lord bless you. Come quickly, Lord Jesus. Listener |
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12 | What are the signs of jesus coming? | Matt 24:1 | Listener | 47313 | ||
There are several in the scriptures, and some good places to start are Deut 28, 29, Matthew 24, Luke 21, 2 Thessalonians 2. Most of the signs in Matthew 24 and Luke 21 occur in various degrees throughtout history (ie. earthquakes, wars, famines) One a little less ambiguous is the revival of the Jews: Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; 20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: But, in my humble opinion, the one you can really hang your hat on is the "abomination of desolation" spoken of in Matthew 24:15, Daniel 8:13, 11:31, 12:11 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1 ¶Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 3 ¶Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. Hope this helps, Listener |
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13 | I'm skeptical | Luke 14:26 | Listener | 101290 | ||
Hello seeking4truth, I'm skeptical too, by nature. You raised so many issues in your post ... and I certainly dont have all the answers. You are absolutely correct that christians often pick and chose what parts of scripture to obey. The teachings regarding women in church and calling men father are clear, and clearly ingnored. These are contradictions in people, not God. But there is one idea that you brought up which I would like to address. That God says to love our enemies and to do good to those who spitefully use us, ye He will destroy His enemies. Who can deny that God in Jesus Christ, did ... does, love His enemies. Rom 5:6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Rom 5:7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. Rom 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Rom 5:9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath [of God] through Him. Rom 5:10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Yes, God loves us. Yes, if we are not justified by His blood we will suffer His wrath. I know this is not a pat answer, and I am not trying to argue you into belief. I am taking your name at face value, that you are truly seeking for truth. I encourage you to keep seeking, relentless like Jacob at Bethel, Gen 32. If you do, you will be rewarded. Heb 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please [Him,] for he who comes to God must believe that He is and [that] He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. Listener |
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14 | What is meant by "last day" in John 6:44 | John 6:44 | Listener | 123437 | ||
This is an excellent question, and I would caution you against trying to impose any preconceptions you may have about prophecy on this passage. This passage runs contrary to some popular misconceptions about the order of end-time events. As you point out, "last day" should be the last day OF SOMETHING. The great tribulation is counted in days: Dan 12:11 "From the time that the regular sacrifice is abolished and the abomination of desolation is set up, [there will be] 1,290 days. Dan 12:12 "How blessed is he who keeps waiting and attains to the 1,335 days! Dan 12:13 "But as for you, go [your way] to the end; then you will enter into rest and rise [again] for your allotted portion at the end of the age." Also see Rev 12:6, Rev 11:3, Mat 24:29 The Bible clearly descibes the "days" of tribulation. Then the Bible describes "The Day of the Lord". Matt 24:36 ¶ "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. Matt 24:30 "And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. Luke 17:24 "For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day. 1Th 5:1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that anything be written to you. 1Th 5:2 For you yourselves know well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night. 2Pe 3:8 But don't forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 2Pe 3:9 The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2Pe 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. Clearly, "the last day" follows the days of tribulation, followed by "the day of the Lord". Perhaps "the last day" terminates "this present evil age" Gal 1:4 who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us out of this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father -- Gal 1:5 to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. |
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15 | Will all of Israel be saved? | Rom 11:26 | Listener | 32592 | ||
Prophetically, the Romans 11:26 may be related to the passage below. This passage indicates that although only a remnant (1/3) of Israel will survive until Christ's return, the remnant will be entirely saved. Even this may not refer to each individual but the nation as a group. The greater context makes it clear that the time frame is Christ's return. Zechariah 13:8 And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the LORD, two parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein. 9 And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God. |
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16 | Are women not allowed to be preachers? | 1 Cor 14:40 | Listener | 43214 | ||
That is correct. Women are forbidden to be pastors, which is in line from them being in authority over men or teaching men, in the context of the church. See also 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Timothy 3:15. Many of the greatest blessings in my life have come through women, probably more than through pastors or other men. It's not about position, it's about submission. It's about loving others by putting their needs ahead of your own. This is true for both men and women. I am convinced that many of the greatest rewards in heaven will not go to those that had the most "successfull" ministries on earth, but to those who were most faithfull despite the lack of position, rank, wealth or other worldly honors or rewards. God is faithfull and will reward openly every good deed done in secret. Matt 19:30 "But many who are first will be last; and the last, first. Matt 6:5 ¶ "When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. Matt 6:6 "But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. Come quickly, Lord Jesus. |
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17 | going to heaven | 1 Cor 15:1 | Listener | 16450 | ||
The following verses indicate that when we "sleep" in Christ we (our souls only) go to be with him. When our bodies are resurected at the second coming (1 Thess. 4:16-18) they are made perfect and we are complete. 2 Corinthians 5 8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15 50 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed-- 52 in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. |
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18 | what was Paul saying here? | Gal 3:17 | Listener | 43216 | ||
Let's let Paul answer in his own words: Gal 3:17 What I am saying is this: the Law, which came four hundred and thirty years later, does not invalidate a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to nullify the promise. And that's what Paul was saying. Seriously, these interfaces can be confusing. Please forgive my levity and repost your question with a scripture reference. Thanks, Listener |
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19 | Will I go to heavan | Eph 2:8 | Listener | 16427 | ||
When this type of doubt comes to me there are three things that give me assurance. The first one is the book of 1 John. It is short and straightforward, and addresses this issue. One verse is quoted below. The second thing that helps me is to confess my sin, and appeal before God to the finished work of Christ, and submit to Him as Lord. This is much like my first real prayer when I accepted Jesus into my heart. The antidote for doubts about salvation is to walk with Jesus day by day. To spend time alone with Him (in Bible reading and prayer), to worship Him with other believers, to walk in loving obedience to Him and to share His love with others. I am not consistent, but find that when I do the above it develops the "personal relationship", and minimizes the doubts of salvation. May God bless you as you seek His face. 1 John 5:13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. |
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20 | Can you loose your salvation? | Phil 2:8 | Listener | 123019 | ||
I agree with you that a person who is saved cannot lose their salvation. I am not convinced, though, that there is a great deal to be gained by trying to convince your friend that your view is correct. Is this issue a stumbling block for her? If so, you may point her to John 18:9 and John 10:27-29. Having said that, I caution you not to view salvation only as an event that happens one day. Jesus explained salvation using the parable of the sower and the ground in Luke 8. Some seed sprouted but didn't mature. Some matured and bore fruit. I don't mean to confuse the issue, but neither do I want to promulgate a "cheap grace" that the Bible doesn't teach. |
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