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1 | how much is a legion? | Bible general Archive 1 | Love Fountain | 41774 | ||
Dear jenbrock, The following three sources talk about legion. I hope this helps and sorry for any duplicates. LEGION LEGION The principal unit of the Roman army, consisting of 3,000 to 6,000 infantry troops and 100 to 200 cavalrymen. The New Testament does not use the word legion in its strict military sense, but in a general sense to express a large number. When Jesus healed a man possessed by unclean spirits or demons, He asked the man his name. He replied, "My name is Legion; for we are many" (Mark 5:9). The man was inhabited by many demons. (from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright (c)1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers) LEGION LEGION The largest division of the Roman army, of which it was, in order and armament, the miniature; 6,000 foot, with a body of horse. Matt 26:53, "thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He shall presently give Me more than twelve legions of angels," against this band from the Roman "legion"; not merely My twelve apostles, but twelve "legions," and these "angels?" (compare 2 Kings 6:17; Dan 7:10.) In Mark 5:9 the demon-possessed says, "my name is legion, for we are many," "because many demons (Greek) were entered into him." (from Fausset's Bible Dictionary, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1998 by Biblesoft) LEGION LEGION. A main division of the Roman army, nearly equivalent to our regiment. It comprised a much larger number of men, running from 3,000 men to about 6,000 at the time of Christ. See Army. Figurative. The word legion came to mean a great number or multitude, for example, of angels (Matt 26:53) and of evil spirits (Mark 5:9,15). BIBLIOGRAPHY: H. M. D. Parker, The Roman Legions (1928). (From The New Unger's Bible Dictionary. Originally published by Moody Press of Chicago, Illinois. Copyright (c) 1988.) Bless you, Love Fountain Ps 119:76-77 76 Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant. 77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight. KJV |
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2 | Jesus knew.......... | John 13:11 | Love Fountain | 41770 | ||
Dear myah, I too watched the History channel show lastnight on Judas. I don't think there is such a thing as an inappropriate question when you are searching for truth and understanding in God's word but I do know that Judas is a hot topic which bothers many if they have to think about Judas not being in hell. The plain basic fact is that Scripture does not plainly and clearly state that Judas went to hell know matter how many people want him there it is only speculation. Speculation I don't personally agree with. You state,"Judas did exactly what Jesus said one of his disciples was going to do." To this I agree and also that Jesus even told Judas when it was time for him to deliver Him up and sent Judas(John13:27) to fulfill the prophecy of the OT. The Greek word for betray in John 13:11 is paradidomi meaning to surrender, i.e. yield up, intrust, transmit. So by definition we can say Judas yielded up or intrusted Jesus to the High Priest. Why would Judas do this knowing that the High Priest was seeking the life of Jesus? I believe Judas delivered up Jesus because he was deceived. I believe Judas believed that Jesus was indeed the Messiah and that if he could get Jesus and the High Priest together that Jesus would take His rightful place. Judas also knew that it was the time of the Passover and that there are to be no trials during the time of the Passover and I believe Judas thought Jesus would be ok. The reality of the matter is that the High Priest and the others with him did indeed have a trial, which by the way is punishable by death if done during Passover, however the High Priest broke the law and even had Jesus sentenced to die by crucifixion. Upon sentencing of Jesus, I believe Judas was outraged and this is when he went to the High Priest and told him they have shed innocent blood and Judas repented and gave back the pieces of silver. Then the story goes, that Judas went and hanged himself. Usually when someone is hung they are hung by the neck. When someone is hung by the neck they usually fall feet first, thus suffocating or breaking the neck. But then you have Judas. The text says he fell headlong(head first) and that his guts burst out. I keep going over in my head how someone can fall headfirst when they hang themself and I just don't see how that could happen. They say the rope or knot in the rope slipped. Was the rope around his neck or his feet? Then we hear he hit a rock while falling and that is how his guts burst. I don't think so because it is not written that way but many accept this teaching? Think about this, Judas, the only disciple that stuck by Jesus through the trial, eventhough he delivered Him up, knew the law. Judas(the only disciple from the tribe of Judah) knew that it was unlawful for the trial and upon the sentencing of Jesus told the High Priest that it was unlawful and punishable by death and that all those who were a part of the trial were guilty of breaking their own laws they hold so dear. What do you think happened next? The High Priest and the others with him were scared Jesus was going to take away their standing and place in the temple and the temple too and they premeditated murder on Jesus what do you think happened to Judas when he told them he would expose what they had done on the Passover? Search the Scriptures, it is there. I onced heard the apparent suicide of Judas likened to the guy who commited suicide by shooting himself in the back of the head six times and I agree, smells fishy to me. Judas is made out to be the bad guy yet why is he the only disciple that never forsake or separated himself from Jesus publicly. There are many truths that have been corrupted by the teaching of man and it is our job to read the Bible for ourselves so we know how to stand on our own when the evil one comes knocking and offering false blessing. Remember Jesus in all the temptations always started with "it is written" and quoted the law written in the book of Deuteronomy. By saying what I have said here, will make me a very unpopular person, but in the name of Jesus and the love of the truth this is what I believe with my whole heart and to accept that Judas is in hell without Scripture clearly and plainly saying so makes me ask why do those who say Judas went to hell need him there? Bless you, Love Fountain 2 Sam 22:26-29 26 With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright. 27 With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself unsavoury. 28 And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down. 29 For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness. |
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3 | what is the source | Mark 15:21 | Love Fountain | 41624 | ||
Dear dasev, I am not sure what prayon's source for this info is, but I found the following to support what prayon stated as follows, SIMON 5. "Simon of Cyrene." A Hellenistic Jew, born at Cyrene, on the N coast of Africa, who was present at Jerusalem at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus, either as an attendant at the feast (cf. Acts 2:10) or as one of the numerous settlers at Jerusalem from that place (6:9). Meeting the procession that conducted Jesus to Golgotha as he was returning from the country, he was pressed into service to bear the cross (Matt 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26) when Jesus Himself was unable to bear it any longer. Mark describes him as the father of Alexander and Rufus, perhaps because this was the Rufus known to the Roman Christians (Rom 16:13), for whom he more specifically wrote. The Basilidian Gnostics believed that Simon suffered in the place of Jesus. (From The New Unger's Bible Dictionary. Originally published by Moody Press of Chicago, Illinois. Copyright (c) 1988.) Bless you, Love Fountain |
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4 | Please disprove rapture theory!? | Bible general Archive 1 | Love Fountain | 41614 | ||
Dear conlan4k, You ask,"Can someone show me where I can prove that we will not fly up into the sky ?" Please read the following verse, Ezek 13:20 20 Wherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against your pillows, wherewith ye there hunt the souls to make them fly, and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls go, even the souls that ye hunt to make them fly. KJV Some people believe the above verse tells that God is not happy with those who teach people to fly to save their souls and that He will take back the souls. Unfortunately some will fly by their own choice but rest assured they will be taken back as God states in the above verse. You also ask,"I would like to know where I can find the scripture that says we will be brought before satan and we need to let the holy spirit speak through us." Scripture in the following verses doesn't directly say satan, but who is the one deceiving the whole world, are they not the ones(the ones deceived) who receive a testimony from the Holy Spirit through people chosen by God. Matt 10:17-20 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. 20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. KJV Mark 13:9-11 9 But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. 10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations. 11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. KJV There is definitely going to be a testimony in which the Holy Spirit is going to talk through people based on the above verses. I believe Christians are being weakened by believing they will not have to be here on earth through the tribulation. Bless you, Love Fountain Rev 9:4 4 And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads. KJV |
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5 | What do we know about Satan? | Ps 109:6 | Love Fountain | 41161 | ||
Dear Hank, Many times in Scripture, students of the Bible are commanded to be obedient to the words of the Text. One such commandment is found in Matt 10:6, where we as students are directed to be wise as serpents, and within this commandment for obedience I find many opinions within the very pages of Scripture to answer a great question you have asked. A question that surprises me not to have had more participants, confirming the very real and visible existence of satan in our surrounding daily world. Satan is allowed to have many things which I believe can be answered primarily through the questions you have asked as follows, origin ----------- created by God Eze 28:15 nature ----------- a covering cherub Eze 28:16 powers ----------- wisdom - full of wisdom Eze 28:12; subtilty 2Cor 11:3 power - by the power of his brightness his wisdom is corrupted Eze 28:17; satan also has power to deceive by his subtilty 2Cor 11:3; satan offers Jesus power Luke 4:6 riches -every precious stone as a covering Eze 28:13; satan promises the world in a false promise to Jesus Luke 4:7 strength - strength can be seen in the ability to walk amongst the stones of fire Eze 28:14 or being perfect in his ways Eze 28:15; strength in the abillity to show Jesus all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time from the top of a mountain Luke 4:5 honour - annointed cherub Eze 28:14; called a king Rev 9:11 glory - heart lifted because of his own beauty Eze28:17; transformed into an angel of light 2Cor 11:14 Characteristics --------------------- greed - 1Tim 6:9,10 envy - Rom 1:29 powerful- the temptations of Matt 4 and Luke 4 and the ability to show and do things that satan did shows a great deal of power. To blind eyes 2Cor 4:4 jealous - he wants to be God Dan 11:36,Isa 14:13,14 I believe the aim of satan is to deceive all the creation into believing satan is God and that the creation can be as gods too if they follow and worship him. These are many things I believe Scripture teaches about satan in relation to your question. Bless you, Love Fountain 2 Tim 2:14-15 14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. KJV |
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6 | pre-existence | Jer 1:5 | Love Fountain | 41088 | ||
Dear crv464, Jer 1:5 5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. KJV If God foreknew Jeremiah before he was in the flesh of the womb and the Scriptures in 1Cor 15:44 say we have two bodies, one physical(flesh) and one spiritual, both separate and distinct from each other. One is corruptible and one is incorruptible. What body would Jeremiah be in if flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of heaven and he was already known by God before being in the flesh? The Hebrew word for "I knew thee" in Jer 1:5 is OT:3045 yada (yaw-dah'); a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.) [as follow]: (Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.) Bless you, Love Fountain Rom 11:2-5 2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, 3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. 4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. 5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. KJV |
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7 | Does satan's army have military ranking? | Rom 8:37 | Love Fountain | 41080 | ||
Dear Mercey, I agree with CDBJ, and would like to explore on the word principalities in a singular tense as principality by definition. In the Webster's Ninth New College Dictionary the definition of the word principality is 1a: the state, office or authority of a prince (remember Eph 2:2, satan is called the prince of the power of the air) b: the position or responsibilities of a principal(as of a school) 2: the territory or jurisdiction of a prince: the country that gives title to a prince 3: plural: an order of angels - see CELESTIAL HIERARCHY Then I looked up celestial hierarchy and it says, celestial hierarchy (noun)1883: A traditional hierarchy of angels ranked from lowest to highest into the following nine orders: 1) angels 2) archangels 3) principalities 4) powers 5) virtues 6) dominions 7) thrones 8) cherubim 9) seraphim I can't say that I have read the ranking of angels in the Bible according to my Webster's but I do find it interesting that most of the words are used in the Bible and the definition of the word principality, links to the word celestial hierarchy. I am not sure what you mean by "territorial spirit rank"? I would guess that satan has made many false promises to those who shall follow him and by his false promises many are deceived through their beliefs in his words which are always lies. John 8:44 He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. KJV Satans kingdom is among many other things, greed driven and within greed we find inequality and within inequality we find uneven levels of order which allows interpretation of various orders of rank. Bless you, Love Fountain 1 Cor 15:40 40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. KJV |
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8 | Pls direct me to verses regarding REST | Matt 11:28 | Love Fountain | 41072 | ||
Dear JCLT, How about, Matt 11:28-30 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. KJV If you go to www.blueletterbible.org, there are search functions you can type the word "rest" into and get all the places in the Bible that the word rest is used or you can get a Concordance which will allow you to do the same thing manually. Bless you, Love Fountain Heb 4:8-12 8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. KJV |
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9 | Crusifiction of Christ | Bible general Archive 1 | Love Fountain | 40888 | ||
Dear ddrundle, Forgive me for the confusion. The original post to you was in referrence to the shape of the cross and something I found of interest which I hoped you would too. I don't know the true shape of the cross because I was not there when Jesus was crucified. Bless you, Love Fountain Deut 6:5-7 5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. 6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. KJV |
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10 | Crusifiction of Christ | Bible general Archive 1 | Love Fountain | 40763 | ||
Dear ddrundle, The Cross and Crucifixion. This Is Appendix 162 From The Companion Bible. In the Greek New Testament two words are used for "the cross" on which the Lord was put to death. 1. The word stauros; which denotes an upright pole or stake, to which the crimminals were nailed for execution. 2. The xulon, which generally denotes a piece of a dead log of wood, or timber, for fuel or for any other purpose. Is is not like dendron, which is used of a living, or green tree, as in Matthew 21:8; Revelation 7:1, 3; 8:7; 9:4, etc. As this latter word xulon is used for the former stauros, it shows us that the meaning of each is exactly the same. The verb stauroõ means to drive stakes.1 Our English word "cross" is the translation of the Latin crux; but the Greek stauros no more means a crux than the word "stick" means a "crutch". Homer uses the word stauros of an ordinary pole or stake, or a single piece of timber.2 And this is the meaning and usage of the word throughout the Greek classics.3 It never means two pieces of timber placed across one another at any angle, but always of one piece alone. Hence the use of the word xulon (No. 2, above) in connection with the manner of our Lord's death, and rendered "tree" in Acts 5:30; 10:39; 13:29. Galatians 3:13. 1 Peter 2:24. This is preserved in our old English name rood, or rod. See the Encycl. Brit., 11th (Camb.) ed., volume 7, page 505d. There is nothing in the Greek of the New Testament even to imply two pieces of timber. The letter chi, , the initial of the word Christ , was originally used for His Name; or . This was superseded by symbols and , and even the first of these had four equal arms. These crosses were used as symbols of the Babylonian sun-god, , and are first seen on a coin of Julius Cæsar, 100 - 44 B.C., and then on a coin struck by Cæsar's heir (Augustus), 20 B.C.4 On the coins of Constantine the most frequent symbol is ; but the same symbol is used without the surrounding circle, and with the four equal arms vertical and horizontal; and this was the symbol specially venerated as the "Solar Wheel". It should be stated that Constantine was a sun-god worshipper, and would not enter the "Church" till some quarter of a century after the legend of his having seen such a cross in the heavens (EUSEBIUS, Vit. Const. I. 37). The evidence is the same as to the pre-Christian (phallic) symbol in Asia, Africa, and Egypt, whether we consult Nineveh by Sir A. H. LAYARD (ii 213), or Manners and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians, by Sir J. GARDNER WILKINSON, iii. pages 24, 26, 43, 44, 46, 52, 82, 136. Dr. SCHLIEMANN gives the same evidence in his Ilios (1880), recording his discoveries on the site of prehistoric Troy. See pages 337, 350, 353, 521, 523. Dr. MAX OHNEFALSCH - RICHTER gives the same evidence from Cyprus; and these are "the oldest extant Phoenician inscriptions"; see his Kypros, the Bible, and Homer : Oriental Civilisation, Art, and Religion in Ancient Times, Plates XIX, XXV, XXVI, XXX, XXXI, XXXII, XL, LVIII, LXIX, etc. The Catacombs in Rome bear the same testimony : "Christ" is never represented there as "hanging on a cross", and the cross itself is only pourtrayed in a veiled and hesitating manner. In the Egyptian churches the cross was a pagan symbol of life, borrowed by the Christians, and interpreted in the pagan manner. See the Encycl. Brit., 11th (Camb.) ed., volume 14, page 273. In his Letter from Rome Dean Burgon says : "I question whether a cross occurs on any Christian monument of the first four centuries". Read the rest of this at www.therain.org. Bless you, Love Fountain |
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11 | Character descript Jacob? | Bible general Archive 1 | Love Fountain | 40748 | ||
Dear Rocurwrld, JACOB Character. Jacob appears to have inherited the gentle, quiet, and retiring character of his father along with a selfishness and a prudence that approached cunning. These showed themselves in his reprehensible deception of his father, his dealings with Esau, and the means that he employed to make his bargain with his uncle (Laban) work to his own enrichment. We must remember, however, that he was accustomed to caution and restraint in the presence of a more vigorous brother, that he was secretly stimulated by a belief that God designed for him some superior blessing, that he was compelled to leave home to preserve his life, and that he was obliged to cope with an avaricious and crafty uncle. But "God revived the promise over which he had brooded for sixty years, since he learned it in childhood from his mother. Angels conversed with him. Gradually he felt more and more the watchful care of an ever-present spiritual Father. Face to face he wrestled with the representative of the Almighty. And so, even though the moral consequences of his early transgressions hung about him, and saddened him with a deep knowledge of all the evil of treachery, and domestic envy, and partial judgment, and filial disobedience, yet the increasing revelations of God enlightened the old age of the patriarch; and at last the timid 'supplanter,' the man of subtle devices, waiting for the salvation of Jehovah dies, the 'soldier of God,' uttering the messages of God to his remote posterity" (Smith, Bib. Dict.). (From The New Unger's Bible Dictionary. Originally published by Moody Press of Chicago, Illinois. Copyright (c) 1988.) Hope this helps. Bless you, Love Fountain Matt 5:16-18 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. KJV |
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12 | recognizing our love one in heaven | 1 Cor 13:12 | Love Fountain | 40740 | ||
Dear wandakayet, After reading the post by Glenn that you are responding to, I think his point may have been overlooked. I believe the point he was making is that we are no longer given in marriage to each other but we are the bride and Jesus is the bridegroom. I apologize if I totally missed the point too, just trying to help. Bless you, Love Fountain Luke 20:34-36 34 And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: 35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: 36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. KJV |
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13 | Please explain breastplate of righteous | Is 59:17 | Love Fountain | 40430 | ||
Dear ck1, The following is from a commentary, Isa 59:17 Isaiah 59:17 For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke. [For he put on righteousness] That is, God the Redeemer. The prophet here introduces him as going forth to vindicate his people clad like an ancient warrior. In the declaration that he 'put on righteousness,' the essential idea is, that he was pure and holy. The same image is used by the prophet in another figure in Isa 11:5 (see the notes at that place). [As a breastplate] The breastplate was a well-known piece of ancient armor, designed to defend the breast from the darts and the sword of an enemy. The design here is, to represent the Redeemer as a hero; and accordingly allusion is made to the various parts of the armor of a warrior. Yet he was not to be literally armed for battle. Instead of being an earthly conqueror, clad in steel, and defended with brass, his weapons were moral weapons, and his conquests were spiritual. The various parts of his weapons were 'righteousness.' 'salvation,' and 'zeal.' This statement should have been, in itself, sufficient to keep the Jews front anticipating a Messiah who would be a bloody warrior and distinguished for deeds of conquest and blood. This figure of speech is not uncommon. Paul (in Eph 6:14-17; compare 2 Cor 6:7) has carried it out to greater length, and introduced more particulars in the description of the spiritual armor of the Christian. (from Barnes' Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft) Bless you, Love Fountain Eph 6:10-17 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: KJV |
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14 | Nature teaches a man to have short hair? | Rom 14:1 | Love Fountain | 40423 | ||
Dear quik 76, Thank you for the question. The referrences to hair in 1Cor 11, are in reference to a spiritual veil, not physical hair. A woman needs to keep her spiritual veil on(long hair) and a man must not put on a false spiritual veil(long hair). A good example of where we can see the difference between the physical(flesh) understanding and the spiritual understanding is found in 2Cor 11:2. Paul says we are espoused to one husband and that we are to be presented as chaste virgins. This is not meant to be understood as physical virgins but as spiritual virgins. We are spiritual virgins when we are cleansed from the lies of the world through the reading and understanding of the Bible. I hope this helps. Bless you, Love Fountain Eph 5:25-32 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: 30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. KJV |
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15 | If God gave us brains, why wouldn't he w | Mark 16:16 | Love Fountain | 40036 | ||
Dear RJ, You ask,"Why would He punish us ("be condemned") for not following the crowd (Christians) and thinking for ourselves?" I must say that I have never read in the Bible where it says you will be punished for thinking for yourself but I have read where thinking too highly of yourself or in other words being full of yourself can be seen as self conceit. Envy, whether of self or another, obscures everything around us. When one looks outward and focuses on others more than oneself what do you think will happen? Did you know the Bible calls the devil, the god of this world? In the following verse satan is being called the god of this world as follows, 2 Cor 4:4 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. KJV The Greek word that is used for the word "blinded" in the above verse is tuphloo which is from tuphlos which is from tuphoo which means, NT:5187 tuphoo (toof-o'-o); from a derivative of NT:5188; to envelop with smoke, i.e. (figuratively) to inflate with self-conceit: KJV - high-minded, be lifted up with pride, be proud. By reading the words above we can come to the understanding that the devil is being allowed to blind us with our own self conceit. Why is this allowed? All understanding is in a letter written to you from your Father that created you it's called the Bible. Within the Bible there is a book called Romans. In the book of Romans in the eleventh chapter please read the following, Rom 11:25-32 25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. 26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: 27 For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins. 28 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes. 29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. 30 For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: 31 Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. 32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. KJV I have mercy for your unbelief within the faith and hope that one day you will seek the truth for yourself in the letter written to you from your Father. He always gives us a way out because He is forgiving, merciful and longsuffering towards the returning children who seek understanding and guidance according to His will. Be a follower of God and not men. There are no wrong questions if one searches for the truth with all their heart and soul. But if man chooses to listen to man instead of the One that created man then let it be known that man made his own choice and is responsible for his own shame. Bless you, Love Fountain 2 Thess 2:10-12 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. KJV |
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16 | Where is the phrase defined? | NT general Archive 1 | Love Fountain | 38708 | ||
Dear Tim, John 17:12 12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. KJV In the above verse the son of perdition is lost. The Greek word for lost in this verse is NT:622 apollumi (ap-ol'-loo-mee); from NT:575 and the base of NT:3639; to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively: from, NT:575 apo (apo'); a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative): and from the base of, NT:3639 olethros (ol'-eth-ros); from a primary ollumi (to destroy; a prolonged form); ruin, i.e. death, punishment: The Greek word for perdition in John 17:12 is NT:684 apoleia (ap-o'-li-a); from a presumed derivative of NT:622; ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal): Bless you, Love Fountain |
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17 | Mat 26:7/Luke 7:37 -is this same woman | Bible general Archive 1 | Love Fountain | 38162 | ||
Dear vblaise, Thank you for the question. Perhaps you may find the following of interest. The Six Marys This Is Appendix 100 From The Companion Bible. The name "Mary", when used of the Lord's mother, is always in Greek Mariam (equals sign) the Hebrew Miriam, as in Exodus 15:20. The other five are usually "Maria". 1.Mary the mother of our Lord (Matthew 1:16, etc.). The context never leaves room for any doubt as to her indentity. 2.Mary the mother of James the less and Joses (Matthhew 27:56. Mark 15:40; 16:1. Luke 24:10). She is called "the other Mary" (Matthew 27:61; 28:1), and the wife of Cleopas (John 19:25). 3.Mary the sister of Martha, who anointed the Lord's feet (John 12:3), see Appendix 156 and 158. She is mentioned by name only in Luke 10:39, 42 and John 11:1, 2, 19, 20, 28, 31, 32, 45; and 12:3. 4.Mary Magdalene, of Magdala (Matthew 15:39). She is always to be indentified by this designation (Matthew 27:56. Mark 16:1, 9. Luke 8:2. John 20:18, etc.); there is no authority whatever for identifying her with the unnamed woman of Luke 7:37-50. 5.Mary the mother of John Mark (Acts 12:12). 6.Mary, one of Paul's helpers (Romans 16:6). An appendix from the Companion Bible at www.therain.org Hope this helps. Bless you, Love Fountain |
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18 | Woman named Joanna? | Luke 24:10 | Love Fountain | 38015 | ||
Dear Makarios, Here is some info, sorry for any duplication. JOANNA JOANNA (jo-an'-a) (Ioana, or Ioanna): The wife of Chuzas, Herod's steward. She was one of the "women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities" which "ministered unto him (King James Version, i.e. Jesus, or "them" the Revised Version (British and American), i.e. Jesus and His disciples) of their substance," on the occasion of Jesus' tour through Galilee (Luke 8:2-3). Along with other women she accompanied Jesus on His last journey from Galilee to Jerusalem, and was present when His body was laid in the sepulcher (Luke 23:55). She was thus among those who prepared spices and ointments, who found the grave empty, and who "told these things unto the apostles" (Luke 23:56-24:10). (from International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1996 by Biblesoft) JOANNA JOANNA 1. Son of Rhesa (Luke 3:27). (See HANANIAH, 7). 2. Wife of Herod's steward Chuza. She ministered from her substance to Jesus. It is a coincidence obviously undesigned, therefore confirming the truth of the Gospel history, that Herod therein is recorded as having "said to his servants, This is John the Baptist" (Matt 14:2). She being our Lord's disciple He would be naturally often spoken of among Herod's servants, and to them Herod would speak concerning Him, Manaen, Herod's foster brother, was a church teacher subsequently (Acts 13:1). Joanna was also one of the women who brought spices early to the Lord's tomb (Luke 24:10). (from Fausset's Bible Dictionary, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1998 by Biblesoft) JOANNA JOAN'NA (jo-a'na; Gk., probably feminine of Joannes, John). The wife of Chuza, the steward of Herod Agrippa (Luke 8:3). She, with other women, was either cured of disease by Jesus or received material benefits from Him and afterward ministered to Him and His disciples. She was also one of the women to whom Christ appeared after the resurrection (Luke 24:10). For the name in Luke 3:27, see Joanan. (From The New Unger's Bible Dictionary. Originally published by Moody Press of Chicago, Illinois. Copyright (c) 1988.) JOANNA [joe AN uh] (Jehovah has been gracious) - the wife of Chuza, the steward of Herod Antipas. Along with Mary Magdalene, Susanna, and others, she provided for the material needs of Jesus and His disciples from her own funds (Luke 8:3). Joanna was one of the women who witnessed the empty tomb and announced Christ's resurrection to the unbelieving apostles (Luke 24:1-10). (from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright (c)1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers) NT:2489 Ioanna (ee-o-an'-nah); feminine of the same as NT:2491; Joanna, a Christian: KJV - Joanna. NT:2491 Ioannes (ee-o-an'-nace); of Hebrew origin [OT:3110]; Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites: KJV - John. (Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.) OT:3110 Yowchanan (yo-khaw-nawn'); a form of OT:3076; Jochanan, the name of nine Israelites: KJV - Johanan. Hope this helps. Bless you, Love Fountain |
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19 | The town of Emmaus? | Luke 24:13 | Love Fountain | 38010 | ||
Dear Makarios, Here is a little info, EMMAUS (e-ma'-us), (em'-a-us) (Emmaous, derivation uncertain, but probably from chammath, "a hot spring"): Josephus (BJ, IV, i, 3) says: "Now Emmaus, if it be interpreted, may be rendered 'a warm bath' for therein is a spring of warm water useful for healing." Here he is referring to the hot springs near Tiberias. Possibly the same Greek name may not always have been derived from the same Hebrew, and as Cheyne suggests (2) may have come from ha-motsah (see below). 1. Emmaus of the Apocrypha: (1) A place where Judas Maccabaeus defeated Gorgias (1 Macc 4); it was "in the plain" (1 Macc 3:40); it was subsequently fortified by Bacchides (1 Macc 9:50). It is frequently mentioned by Josephus (Ant, XIV, xi, 2; BJ, I, xi, 2; II, v, 1; xx, 4; IV, viii, 1; V, i, 6), and also in the Talmud and Midrash It is now the modern mud-village of 'Amwas, 20 miles along, and a little North of, the main road from Jerusalem to Jaffa. In the 3 rd century it was called Nicopolis and was an episcopal see; in early Christian times it was famous for a spring of reputed healing qualities. (2) The Emmaus of Luke 24:13, a village 60 furlongs (stadia) from Jerusalem. 2. Emmaus of Luke: Early Christian tradition appears to have identified it with (1) and hence, to harmonize the distance, some manuscripts have 160 furlongs. Eusebius and Jerome place this Emmaus at 'Amwas; but in the first place (1) was a city and not a village (kome), and secondly (2) the distance, 40 miles there and back, is an almost impossible one for the narrative. In Crusading times this difficulty appears to have been realized, and on what grounds is not known, Kubeibeh at just over 60 stadia, Northwest of Jerusalem, was selected as the site of Emmaus. There a fine church was built which has in recent years been rebuilt and today a Franciscan hospice and school, attached to the church, and a newer German Roman Catholic hospice, combine with the considerable picturesqueness of the place itself to fortify the tradition. A much more probable site is Quloniyeh, a village about 35 stadia from Jerusalem, on the road to Jaffa. Josephus narrates (BJ, VII, vi, 6) that Vespasian "assigned a place for 800 men only whom he had dismissed from his army which he gave them for their habitation; it is called Emmaus and is distant from Jerusalem 60 furlongs." This is almost certainly the Emmaus of Luke; it is highly probable that the name quloniyeh is derived from the fact of its being this Colonia. Close to this place is a ruin known as Bet Mizza, which is probably the Mozah (ha-motsah) of Josh 18:26 which in the Talmud (Cukk. 4:5) is also described as a colonia. Today it is a "colony" of Jews who have revived and always use the old name Motsah for their settlement. Other suggestions for this Emmaus are (a) el Khamsa, considerably over 60 stadia Southwest of Jerusalem (Conder); (b) Koriet el 'enab, some 10 stadia farther a1 ong the Jerus-Jaffa road than Kuloniyeh (Thomson, The Land and the Book, etc.); and (c) 'Artas, South of Bethlehem, where remains of Roman baths have been found (Mrs. Finn). In not one of the places suggested are there any hot springs. (from International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1996 by Biblesoft) Hope this helps. Bless you, Love Fountain |
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20 | Physical death in the flesh? | 1 Cor 5:8 | Love Fountain | 38008 | ||
Dear Mommapbs, Thanks for the question. You ask,"Are you suggesting that this can be accomplished while we are still "in the flesh?" When I stated putting off the flesh, I meant this in a physical sense, not spiritual. I believe we have a soul, which is our intellect and our soul dwells within a flesh body here and now on earth. When our flesh body takes its last breath, physical death, I believe our soul leaves the flesh body(terrestrial) and enters into our spiritual(celestial) body. 2 Cor 5:1 5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. KJV and, 1 Cor 15:35-46 35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? 36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die: 37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain: 38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body. 39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. 40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. 42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: 43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. 46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. KJV I hope this answers your question. Bless you, Love Fountain |
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