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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: John Pilgrim Ordered by Date |
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1 | Searching for the truth | NT general Archive 1 | John Pilgrim | 115437 | ||
Dear FYTRobert, Matthew 18:21-22 Peter had a definite rationale for saying "seven times." The Jews had ruled that one could only be forgiven three times, but never a fourth. Realizing Jesus would show more mercy than the Jews, he must have thought seven times was more than fair. Christ's response shows how important forgiveness is. "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven" (verse 22). He means that we are not to limit our forgiveness to a specific number of times. As often as someone offends us and asks forgiveness, we should extend it. Further, even if he does not ask forgiveness, we should forgive him and treat him properly, setting the right example. (John Reid) |
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2 | Judas not to be condemned? | Luke 24:26 | John Pilgrim | 115287 | ||
True Christians do not blame the Jews for Calvary.The sad fact is that men, having agendas that have nothing to do with christian orthodoxy, twist the Scripture to gain politcal power. They are enemies of the Cross of Christ. In olden times they were called "mere professers". They professed faith in Christ but they were weeds planted by Satan among the wheat. |
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3 | John Reformed - Who is Gibson's family? | Luke 24:26 | John Pilgrim | 115284 | ||
I'm sorry I replied. This is leading us away from the purpose of studying God's Word. John |
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4 | Was God reluctant to send Jesus? | Luke 24:26 | John Pilgrim | 115283 | ||
Reluctant: Striving against; opposed in desire; unwilling; disinclined; loth (Webster) 1 Sam 15:29 "Also the Glory of Israel will not lie or change His mind; for He is not a man that He should change His mind." The idea of God wavering is a sentimental notion that fails to take into consideration God's immutabilty; Our God never changes. The crucifixtion had existed in the mind of God throughout eternity. This does not minimize the fact that The Godhead suffered beyond the capacity that any movie, can even begin to portray. In my opinion, the physical pain which Jesus endured, though horrific, pales in comparison to His becoming sin for us and experiencing the absolute despair of being seperated from the Father. We cannot even imagine the suffering experieced by the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. All on behalf of wicked sinners. John John |
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5 | Who to blame for killing Jesus? | Luke 24:26 | John Pilgrim | 115278 | ||
Throughout the ages wicked men, have mis-used the crucifixtion, turning it into polital tool to perscute the Jews. Many Jews worry that such a graphic depiction of Christ's torture and death will only add fuel to the fire. The fact that Gibson's family holds some strange ideas concerning the holocaust is another concern of those who are already worried. They have a legitimate reason for voicing their concerns, as do some Bible believing christians who object to having words put into the mouth of our Lord which we have no evidence from Scripture that He ever uttered. John Pilgrim |
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6 | John Pilgrim: A question of deja vu | 1 Cor 12:10 | John Pilgrim | 115190 | ||
Dear Hank, The last thing I want is to stir up controversy over personalities. Suffice it to say that I informed Lockman of who I am before I applied for membership. I used the same email address as well. I'm sure if you contact them they will will answer in a way that is best for the forum as a whole. I have learned much from my first experience as a user. In fact I was certain that I had matured as a result of 1700 and more posts. My fatal flaw was my naievete. You ask me to be frank regarding my past, but in the past my openess was used against me. Anyone who has read John Pilgrim's posts, who knew me before, has no need to ask who I am. It is my hope that an un-biased perusal of my offerings will inform the reader that I am not in the business of shoving my doctrine down anyone's throat. What I am about is defending the faith once delivered to the saints. If that sounds "holier than thou", I aplogize. I don't mean for it to be taken that way. Have you ever been recieved the "left foot of friendship" from brothers whom you love? If not, I pray you never will. I can tell you, it hurt more than I thought it would. Keeping my eye on the prize and forgetting that which lies behind I remain Your Humble Servant and Loving Brother in Christ, John |
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7 | Blasphemy against the Spirit. | Eph 1:5 | John Pilgrim | 115102 | ||
Hi Jeff, I hope this helps answer your question: Have I Blasphemed the Holy Spirit? Question A while back I felt I blasphemed the Holy Spirit. 1 John 1:9 made me hope for forgiveness of this sin if I repented, and 1 John 3:4 defined sin in such a way as to make me think that blasphemy of the Holy Spirit was not a sin -- the Law does not say anything about it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Answer It is true that blasphemy of the Holy Spirit can never be forgiven. Although the Old Testament Law does not state this explicitly as such, this subject falls under the broader prohibition against using the Lord's name in vain (Exod. 20:7) and loving the Lord with all your heart, soul and might (Deut. 6:5). In any event, Jesus himself specifically stated that blasphemy of the Holy Spirit was the unforgivable sin, so no amount of rationalization about the specific wording of the Old Testament laws can rightly conclude that it is not a sin, and no amount of rationalizing about John's general statement about forgiveness can exclude the specific exception mentioned by Jesus. But judging whether or not you have blasphemed the Holy Spirit is not really your call. You are not your judge -- Jesus is. You may feel that you have blasphemed the Holy Spirit, but that doesn't mean you have. In the only examples of such blasphemy that we have in Scripture, the blasphemers attributed the clear works of the Holy Spirit (namely miracles) worked by Jesus himself to the devil. You didn't see the Lord perform any miracles, which means that whatever you did is not nearly as clear as a case as the one we find in Scripture. Although you might have attributed to the devil works that you now believe were performed by the Holy Spirit, this is not proof that the Holy Spirit performed the works in question. An easier way to evaluate this question is to look at your heart and the content of your faith. A believer can never commit the sin of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit -- it is impossible for him to do. We know this because the Bible teaches that salvation can never be lost. But if a believer were to blaspheme the Holy Spirit, he or she would certainly be lost. Therefore, a believer cannot commit that sin. Moreover, an unbeliever who commits that sin can never come to faith. If you now believe the true gospel and love the Lord, then you have never blasphemed the Holy Spirit. After all, it is the Holy Spirit himself who indwells believers and moves them to act and to will according to his purposes (Phil. 2:13). Can you imagine that the Holy Spirit would move anyone to blaspheme himself? Of course he wouldn't. That would make his motives self-contradictory. It is his job to keep us secure in Christ, not to permit us to sin our way into irrevocable destruction. If, however, you are not a true believer, if you do not believe the gospel of grace that the Bible teaches and trust in Jesus as your Savior, if you do not love the Lord, then you may well have committed blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. But even then I would encourage you to seek and pursue the Lord, believe on him and repent of your sins. If you can do that, then you were wrong about your previous estimation of your actions. Answer by Ra McLaughlin God Bless, John Pilgrim |
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8 | How did Paul understand salvation? | Eph 1:5 | John Pilgrim | 114878 | ||
FOR WHO DID CHRIST DIE? John Owen The Father imposed His wrath due unto, and the Son underwent punishment for, either: 1.) All the sins of all men. 2.) All the sins of some men, or 3.) Some of the sins of all men. In which case it may be said: That if the last be true, all men have some sins to answer for, and so, none are saved. That if the second be true, then Christ, in their stead suffered for all the sins of all the elect in the whole world, and this is the truth. But if the first be the case, why are not all men free from the punishment due unto their sins? You answer, "Because of unbelief." I ask, Is this unbelief a sin, or is it not? If it be, then Christ suffered the punishment due unto it, or He did not. If He did, why must that hinder them more than their other sins for which He died? If He did not, He did not die for all their sins!" |
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9 | but amount of trib days is given in Rev | Matt 24:22 | John Pilgrim | 114873 | ||
I'm Sorry, in truth, I don't have an answer to your question. From my theological perspective (amillenial) we are in the tribulation, and have been since the ascention of Jesus into Heaven. The next significant event for which I am looking is the return of Christ as the conquering King. Maranatha, John Pilgrim |
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10 | Can you explain 'days will be shortened' | Matt 24:22 | John Pilgrim | 114739 | ||
The "Elect" are the spiritual seed of Abraham. "Days shortend", in my opinion, means that God reduced the number of days and not the lenghth of each day. Election of Grace - The Scripture speaks (1) of the election of individuals to office or to honour and privilege, e.g., Abraham, Jacob, Saul, David, Solomon, were all chosen by God for the positions they held; so also were the apostles. (2) There is also an election of nations to special privileges, e.g., the Hebrews (Deut. 7:6; Rom. 9:4). (3) But in addition there is an election of individuals to eternal life (2 Thess. 2:13; Eph. 1:4; 1 Pet. 1:2; John 13:18). The ground of this election to salvation is the good pleasure of God (Eph. 1:5, 11; Matt. 11:25, 26; John 15:16, 19). God claims the right so to do (Rom. 9:16, 21). It is not conditioned on faith or repentance, but is of soverign grace (Rom. 11:4-6; Eph. 1:3-6). All that pertain to salvation, the means (Eph. 2:8; 2 Thess. 2:13) as well as the end, are of God (Acts 5:31; 2 Tim. 2:25; 1 Cor. 1:30; Eph. 2:5, 10). Faith and repentance and all other graces are the exercises of a regenerated soul; and regeneration is God's work, a "new creature." Men are elected "to salvation," "to the adoption of sons," "to be holy and without blame before him in love" (2 Thess. 2:13; Gal. 4:4, 5; Eph. 1:4). The ultimate end of election is the praise of God's grace (Eph. 1:6, 12). John Pilgrim |
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11 | How did Paul understand salvation? | Eph 1:5 | John Pilgrim | 114699 | ||
Eph 1:5 He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, I have no doubt that those who have been predestined unto adoption will remain as part of the family of God throughout eternity. The promise of adoption is for all those who have been justified by the blood of Christ. I have no fear of losing my faith in Christ because I believe that God's calling never fails. Rom 11:29 for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. 2 Pet 1:10 Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; Rom 8:29-31 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? John P |
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