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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: srprimeaux Ordered by Verse |
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1 | Ex-Cult Members What Changed? | Bible general Archive 1 | srprimeaux | 75399 | ||
I used to be a Mormon when I was younger. What specifically changed my mind was the conflicting reports of the "First Vision" of Joseph Smith - the founder of Mormonism, and who I believed was a prophet of God. It was this 'First Vision' that my "faith" rested on, and when that was shaken, everything else that was built upon that just came down. I am thankful that God called me out and washed away every desire I ever had towards that cult. All praise to His Amazing love! In Christ, SRP |
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2 | Where did evil come from? | Bible general Archive 1 | srprimeaux | 75666 | ||
All things God created are good-and evil isn't good, therefore God didn't create evil. If God created all things, and God didn't create evil, then evil is not a thing. Evil is the absence of what is good. Just like "cold" is the absence of "heat" and "darkness" the absence of "light". At least, this is how I look at it. In Christ, SRP |
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3 | History of the Bible | Bible general Archive 1 | srprimeaux | 87887 | ||
Hey John, There's a web site that talks about the history of the New Testament canon. It may be useful for your studies in this matter. The web site is listed below. http://www.ntcanon.org/ I hope this helps. In Christ, SRP |
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4 | Why do people fast? | Judg 20:26 | srprimeaux | 75451 | ||
Fasting is the discipline of abstaining from food for biblical reasons. It's called "afflicting one's soul" in Isaiah 58:3, and is often practiced to demonstrate the sincerity of our prayers. There are several biblical reasons for fasting. Christians should fast when facing national crisis (2 Chr. 20:3; Ezra 8:21; Esth. 4:16), for indivudual needs (Matt. 17:21), during periods of distress (2 Sam. 3:35; Ps. 35:13), when facing spiritual decisions (Matt. 4:2; Acts 13:2), and in anticipation of Christ's return (Luke 5:35). Many people have found that heavy burdens are relieved through fasting (Is. 58:6), God's protection from danger is secured by fasting (1 Kin. 21:27-29), recovery of a sick loved one may come after fasting (Ps. 35:13), and the inauguration of a great ministry may follow fasting (Matt. 4:2). When a Christian fasts, he should begin with a short fast--one day from sundown to sundown--and attempt to spend time alone with God during the fast. For more on fasting, read Judges 20:26; Isaiah 58:6; and James 5:14 Fasting is the atomic bomb that is added to our prayers! In Christ, SRP |
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5 | Why did David put the women under guard | 2 Sam 20:3 | srprimeaux | 75658 | ||
David "puts away" the women Absalom had violated. They were ritually unclean; unfortunate victims of Absalom's sin - and David's. We should remember that our sin often has ill effects for others. In Christ, SRP |
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6 | Earth abideth for ever? | Ecclesiastes | srprimeaux | 75664 | ||
In the "Defenders Study Bible" Henry Morris has added some great footnotes. He says of Ecclesiates 1:4 that: "This is one of many biblical affirmations that God created the earth to last forever. Like our mortal bodies, it must be made new again, but once renewed, it will abide forever." 2 Peter 3:10 says: "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works therin shall be burned up." So, is this a contradiction? No. Morris adds: "The 'day of the Lord' will be terminated at the end of the millennium with the long-awaiting renovation of the old earth by fire. The earth will not be annihilated, any more than it was annihilated at the time of the Flood, but will be completely changed and purified, made new, as it were." In Christ, SRP |
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7 | Earth will abide for ever? | Ecclesiastes | srprimeaux | 75675 | ||
We need to look at Scripture in light of other Scripture. The same Holy Spirit that inspired the Great Preacher also inspired Peter in what they wrote. We can't play 'Scripture Hopscotch' with the Word of Almighty God. When we look at Scripture in light of other Scripture, confusion no longer abounds and we can see what God is telling us. This earth will not pass away -- per se -- it will be purified by fire and made new. In Christ, SRP |
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8 | To whom is Isaiah 14 directed? | Isaiah | srprimeaux | 87512 | ||
In my Amplified footnote for Is. 14, it states: "The Hebrew for this expression -- "light-bringer" or "shining one" -- is translated "Lucifer" in The Latin Vulgate, and is thus translated in the King James Version. But because of the association of that name with Satan, it is not now used in this and other translations. Some students feel that the application of the name Lucifer to Satan, in spite of the long and confident teaching to that effect, is erroneous. The application of the name to Satan has existed since the third century A.D., and is based on the supposition that Luke 10:18 is an explanation of Isa. 14:12, which many authorities believe is not true. "Lucifer," the light-bringer, is the Latin equivalent of the Greek word "Phosphoros," which is used as a title of Christ in 2 Pet. 1:19 and corresponds to the name "radiant and brilliant Morning Star: in Rev. 22:16, a name Jesus called Himself. This passage here in Isa. 14:13 clearly applies to the king of Babylon." I hope this helps. In Christ, SRP |
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9 | Who is this "bird of prey?" | Is 46:11 | srprimeaux | 75557 | ||
It's Cyrus - so called on account of the rapidity of his marches from the distant regions of Persia to pounce on his prey . The standard of Cyrus, too, was a golden eagle on a spear. In Christ, SRP |
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10 | Do you know where it is? | Micah | srprimeaux | 87514 | ||
Hi! This is what I found. Micah 7:19 - He will again have compassion on us, and will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. Beautiful! In Christ, SRP |
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11 | What prophet hate piling up stolen goods | Hab 2:6 | srprimeaux | 116998 | ||
Habakkuk | ||||||
12 | Was Matthew 19:24 translated incorrectly | Matthew | srprimeaux | 87453 | ||
This is a very interesting question. I would like to see what other people come up with. This is what I found from my KJV Study Bible; "The illustration of a camel going through the eye of a needle has been interpreted as a camel-hair rape going through a needle; or an actual camel squeezing through a small gate, "The Eye of a Needle," next to the main gate at Jerusalem; or the absolute impossibility of a literal camel actually going through a tiny needle's eye. This last usage is most likely." I don't know if this helps or not...but I like the question. In Christ, SRP |
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13 | More likely a mistranslation? | Matthew | srprimeaux | 87457 | ||
I don't think it's a mistranslation. It could be interpreted either way. I believe Jesus is speaking rhetorically. In Christ, SRP |
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14 | Jesus cleanses the leper. What do we see | Mark | srprimeaux | 75692 | ||
This is where Jesus met a grown man's need for a meaningful touch, a man who was barred by law from ever touching anyone again... To touch a leper was unthinkable. Banishing lepers from society, people would not get within a stone's throw of them. (In fact, they would through stones at them if they did come close!) ... With their open sores and dirt bandages, lepers were the last persons anyone would want to touch. Yet the first thing Christ did for this man was touch him. Even before Jesus spoke to him, He reached out His hand and touched him. Can you imagine what that scene must have looked like? Think how this man must have longed for someone to touch him, not throw stones at him to drive him away. Jesus could have healed him first and then touched him. But recognizing his deepest need, Jesus stretched out His hand even before He spoke words of physical and spiritual healing. Jesus came to be active and compassionate to the people around Him. He exemplified tenderness when He healed the leper by touching Him. In Christ, SRP |
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15 | Why did Jesus call this woman a dog? | Mark 7:27 | srprimeaux | 75545 | ||
His attitude was intended to test the woman's faith, which was rewarded by a miraculous healing. The term used for dogs (Gr. kuharious) means little dogs (pets), not wild, scavenging beats. She replied that such "dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their master's table." She knew would could be hers, even as a Gentile, and this became an illustration of millions of Gentiles who would later be blessed by Israel's Messiah! This is also proof that Jesus could not be hidden even from the Gentiles! In Christ, SRP |
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16 | how could you spot a false teacher? | Mark 13:22 | srprimeaux | 136702 | ||
Here's a few things that might be helpful: (1) Discern character. Do they have diligent prayer lives and do they show a sincere and pure devotion to God? Do they manifest the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23), love sinners (John 3:16), hate iniquity and love righteousness (Heb. 1:9), and cry out against sin (Matt. 23; Luke 3:18-20)? (2) Discern movties. True Christian leaders will seek to do four things: (a) honor Christ (2 Cor. 8:23; Phil. 1:20); (b) lead the church into sanctification (Acts 26:18; 1 Cor. 6:18; 2 Cor. 6:16-18); (c) save the lost (1 Cor. 9:19-22); and (d) proclaim and defend the gospel of Christ and the apostles (see Phil. 1:16; Jude 3). (3) Test fruit in life and message. The fruit of false preachers will often consist in converts not totally committed to all of God's Word (see Matt. 7:16). (4) Discern level of reliance on Scripture. This is a key issue. Do they believe and teach that the original writings of both the Old Testament and New Testament are fully inspired by God, and that we are to submit to all its teachings (2 John 9-11)? If not, we can be sure that they and their message are not from God. (5) Finally, test integrity with respect to the Lord's money. Do they refuse to take large amounts for themselves, handle all finances with integrity and responsibility, and seek to promote God's work in ways consistent with New Testament standards for leaders (1 Tim. 3:3; 6:9-10)? It must be understood that in spite of all that faithful believers do in envaulating a person's life and message, there will still be false teachers within the churches who, with Satan's help, remain undetected until God determines to expose those persons for what they are. (Information taken from: Life in the Spirit Study Bible, Copyright 1992, 2003 by Life Publishers International) |
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17 | When was Levi's name changed to Matthew? | Luke 5:27 | srprimeaux | 75454 | ||
Matthew is the Greek name and Levi was the Hebrew name. As a tax-collector, Matthew worked for the Romans who spoke Greek. He gathered taxes from the Jews who spoke Hebrew. We see, as an example, Peter also being called Simon (Matt. 16:16) In Christ, SRP |
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18 | Can a toddler go to heaven? | Rom 3:23 | srprimeaux | 75667 | ||
In one of the darkest moments of the Psalmist's life, the death of his son, David makes a proclamation which many feel reveals the eternal state of an infant. 2 Sam. 12:23 states, "But now he has died; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me." It is my conviction, that although infant salvation is not taught explicitly, based upon the justice and character of God, infant salvation is an implicit certainty. In humility we worship a righteous God who will certainly do right! In Christ, SRP |
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19 | I NEED SOMEONE TO EXPOUND ON ROM 8:20 | Rom 8:20 | srprimeaux | 71086 | ||
The "creature" in verse 19 is referring to the creation eagerly looking forward to the revelation of the sons of God in the Millennium because that is the time when the curse will be lifted and creation will be restored to Edenic conditions. Verse 20 is a reference to the curse of Genesis 3:14-19 and considers the whole thing as unnecessary. Creation did not actively participate in the Fall. | ||||||
20 | Searching for the truth | 2 Corinthians | srprimeaux | 75376 | ||
Hi! This Scripture is amazing! Here's what the Strong's Concordance has for the word "grace" in this passage. Strong's Number: 5485 Charis - Noun Feminine 1. grace a. that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speech 2. good will, loving-kindness, favour a. of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtues 3. what is due to grace a. the spiritual condition of one governed by the power of divine grace b. the token or proof of grace, benefit 1.a gift of grace 2.benefit, bounty 4. thanks, (for benefits, services, favours), recompense, reward I like the way the Amplified Version brings it out; 2 Cor. 12:9 - But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me! In Christ, SRP |
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