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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: Lookn4ward2Heavn Ordered by Verse |
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1 | Jesus' thoughts on child abuse | Matt 18:6 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187523 | ||
Jesus had a child on his lap when he said this. It would not be wrong to take it literally and connect it to the topic of child abuse. KJV: "But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were thrown in the depth of the sea." |
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2 | "Many are called, but few are chosen." | Matt 22:1 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 193371 | ||
It seems that he meaning of the Matt 22:14 is be found in the context of the parable with which it is connected. Although many were called, they refused the invitation. In addition, although accepting it, there was one who refused to acquiesce to the proper way the invitation is to be accepted and was thrown out. It might be good to note that in the parable, there is a reason why few were chosen and the rest rejected; the reason being that those chosen accepted the invitation and its required "dress code", and those not chosen were not chosen because they either refused the invitation in the first place or, upon accepting it did so under false pretense. Jesus says that in like manner is the kingdom of heaven to be compared: God calls all men to salvation, however, only those who accept it and do so on God's terms, are allowed entrance into the kingdom. |
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3 | what is born again? | John 3:5 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 193382 | ||
To be "born again", simply put, is when a sinner becomes a child of God through the divine indwelling. A sinner becomes a child of God in consequence of his repentance and faith toward God (Jn 1:12; 3:3; cf. v.15-16). Repentance itself is not regeneration (the "born again" experience); neither is one regenerated in order to repent. |
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4 | What should occur after accepting Christ | Acts 10:38 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 186706 | ||
In general, it seems that the normal Christian life is to walk in and do the works of the Spirit just like Jesus did. | ||||||
5 | Can we live life without sinning? | Rom 6:12 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 209289 | ||
I don't think this verse itself answers that question one way or the other. First, it seems to be a negative command: "Do not..." Second, as such, what it does suggest is that we can do what is commanded. To answer the question, I think we need to take in all that the Bible says about the subject. If there is an answer, it may be implicit and not explicit. Having said that, nevertheless, I think we should aim, withou apology for a life obedient to God and let Him judge the results of our endeavors. We should not expect to sin but we should expect to do what is right. As those who claim to be filled with the Spirit and empowered by divine grace to do his will, why should we expect anything less? |
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6 | Can you lose your salvation? | Eph 1:13 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187928 | ||
InGod, Unless I am mistaken, you may have misunderstood how the word "catholic" was used in the early church (at, least for the first 300 years); it did not mean the institution of the Roman Catholic Church. It merely meant "universal", that is, Christians from all over the world. The Church having borders, institutional organization, or denominations was unheard of back then; Christians considered themselves members of a universal (catholic) body. |
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7 | How did Paul die | Phil 1:20 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 199882 | ||
To answer your question, see: http://www.biblestudy.org/question/sauldie.html | ||||||
8 | what is the goal of exegesis | 2 Tim 2:15 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 195473 | ||
I see at least three general reasons to study the Bible: 1. To know God (Jn 17:3) 2. To please God (2 Tim 2:15). 3. To obey (Rom 12:2). The ultimate goal of exegesis is to experience, maintain, and secure a living relationship with God (Phil 3:10; 2 Pet 1:3 (cf. vss 4-12). |
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9 | Heb6:4-6 Loosing salvation or what? | Heb 6:4 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 207644 | ||
I would like to discuss this with you but first allow me to make some preliminary questions and comments: 1. You state you believe in “eternal security” (as defined by the Calvinist theolgical system, I assume). Are you attempting to fit the text in question to fit the doctrine of “eternal security” or are you seeking to find what the actual intended meaning of the text irrespective of whether or not it supports the aforementioned doctrine? 2. As you seem to be in disagreement with the “hypothetical” theory given the text in question, are you under the opinion that the writer of Hebrews considers the possibility of “falling away” (i.e. apostasy) a real danger, something that can actually occur to the readers of his letter? 3. Unfortunately, I am not experienced with NT Greek so I must rely on scholarly opinion. In any case, since you disagree with the NASB, what version(s) do you feel better translates the text in question and, briefly, why? Looking forward to a healthy discussion. |
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