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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: Phillip Ordered by Date |
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1 | Created for heaven or hell? | Bible general Archive 1 | Phillip | 11187 | ||
Proorizo, I think your question maybe answered with just a couple of verses. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. NASU If God does not want any to perish, but rather for all to come to repentance, He did not create some with the intent of sending them to hell. However, they who do not repent choose hell for themselves. Matt 25:41 "Then He will also say to those on His left, "Depart from Me, accursed ones, into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels; NASU Hell was not intended for mankind. The devil and his angels are destined for hell. However, unrepentant mankind will join the devil in the eternal lake of fire. Rev 20:10 And the devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are also; and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. NASU Rev 20:15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. NASU His Word is Truth, Phillip |
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2 | WILL WE HAVE BODIES? | Bible general Archive 1 | Phillip | 10360 | ||
This is intended to answer only the focus of your question. 1 Cor 15:35-53 35 But someone will say, "How are the dead raised? And with what kind of body do they come?" 36 You fool! That which you sow does not come to life unless it dies; 37 and that which you sow, you do not sow the body which is to be, but a bare grain, perhaps of wheat or of something else. 38 But God gives it a body just as He wished, and to each of the seeds a body of its own. 39 All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fish. 40 There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is one, and the glory of the earthly is another. 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory. 42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown a perishable body, it is raised an imperishable body; 43 it is sown in dishonor, 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. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. 45 So also it is written, "The first MAN, Adam, BECAME A LIVING SOUL." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 46 However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual. 47 The first man is from the earth, earthy; the second man is from heaven. 48 As is the earthy, so also are those who are earthy; and as is the heavenly, so also are those who are heavenly. 49 Just as we have borne the image of the earthy, we will also bear the image of the heavenly. 50 Now I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51 Behold, I tell you a mystery; we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 53 For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality. NASU Paul is saying that we will die with this mortal body which is the seed from which will come our heavenly body in an immortal form. Phil 3:20-21 20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; 21 who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself. NASU 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. NASU Our resurrected body is promised but not described in scripture. There is much about heaven that is so wonderful that we are not able to conceive of it even if God told us in detail. 2 Cor 12:2-4 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago -- whether in the body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know, God knows -- such a man was caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I know how such a man -- whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows -- 4 was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which a man is not permitted to speak. NASU In His Name, Phillip |
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3 | Do humans become angels? | Bible general Archive 1 | Phillip | 10220 | ||
Jesus, speaking of man said in Mark 12:25 [For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. NASU] Jesus said that we would be LIKE angels. 1 Cor 6:2-3 [2 Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? ... 3 Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more matters of this life? NASU] Paul states that we will judge men and angels. Heb 1:13-14 [13 But to which of the angels has He ever said, "SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND, UNTIL I MAKE YOUR ENEMIES A FOOTSTOOL FOR YOUR FEET"? 14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation? NASU] The writer of Hebrews argues that Jesus is greater than angels, afterall, angels are meant to minister to believers. I know of NO verses in the Bible that would lead us to think that we will become angels. |
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4 | Woman head covering valid for today? | 1 Cor 11:10 | Phillip | 4815 | ||
Dear Dave, I have just read your comments on head covering for women and though I have nothing to offer you in theological form, I do commend you as to your desire to obey the word of God. I am of the opinion that adhering to the word of God will be blessed by God. [Rom 14:22 The faith which you have, have as your own conviction before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves.] NASU Trying to adjust God's word to fit our mold is a perilous path. I encourage you to follow the Holy Spirit's leading, even though others think it strange. As Peter and John answered the Jewish religous leaders, [Acts 4:19 "Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than to God, you be the judge;] NASU. May the Lord Bless Your Faith, Phillip |
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5 | Holy Ghost Baptism subsequent to salvati | 1 Cor 12:13 | Phillip | 4474 | ||
I have read many good responses to your question and I am not sure that what I have to say will help but I feel compelled by the Holy Spirit to add the following comments. In Acts 2:38 we read (Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. NASU). Peter gave instructions to repent. John the Baptist came preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (Lk 3:3) which was a water baptism. The people were repenting and then being baptized in water. It was effective for repentance but not salvation. John confessed in Mark 1:8 (I baptized you with water; but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit, NASU), He being Jesus and His baptism being spiritual. Jesus later said to two of His disciples in Mk 10:38-39, (38 Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" 39 They said to Him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you shall drink; and you shall be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized. NASU). Referring back to Peter's instruction, he said "let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins," This is the spiritual baptism that Jesus was referring to in Mk 10:39 that we His disciples will share in with Him (Rom 6:3 Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? NASU). It is the baptism of the cross in which Christ paid our penalty for our sins which grants us forgiveness (1 Peter 2:24 He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; NASU). Peter continues, "you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" which was promised during Christ's ministry in John 7:38-39, (38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, "From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.'" 39 But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. NASU). This is what John was referring to when he said "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit". As to how this all pertains to your question, salvation requires repentance [turn from sin] and baptism into Jesus Christ [accept Christ's atoning work on the cross] and we will receive the Holy Spirit [baptism of indwelling]. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is an eternal work, (John 14:16-17 "I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you. NASU). We receive water baptism after repentance as a physical symbol of our spiritual baptism into Christ in whom we believe [trust] which results in the immediate indwelling [baptism] of the Holy Spirit. Perhaps this was for my own benefit to clarify my thoughts but I hope you have been blessed by it also. In Jesus Name, Phillip |
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6 | HOW COULD JESUS BE A DESCENDANT OF DAVID | Bible general Archive 1 | Phillip | 4358 | ||
Christ's geneology is given in Matt and Luke. Matt traces the lineage through Joseph, (Matt 1:16 Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah.), back to David's son Solomon (Mt 1:7). Luke traces Mary's decendents, (Luke 3:23 When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son of Eli), back to David's son Nathan (Lk 3:31). Both Solomon and Nathan are also the sons of Bathsheba (1Chr 3:5). May the Lord Bless You, Phillip |
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7 | Book of Life and Book of the Living same | Rev 13:8 | Phillip | 4316 | ||
You may also want to read and pray over these verses for understanding. Gen 32:32-33, Dan 12:1, Luke 10:20, Phil 4:3 and Rev 3:5 and 13:8. May God Bless, Phillip |
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8 | Are there angels before earth was formed | Gen 1:1 | Phillip | 4313 | ||
The answer is yes if you accept that angels are described in v 7 of the following passage of Job 38:1-7 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said, 2 "Who is this that darkens counsel By words without knowledge? 3 "Now gird up your loins like a man, And I will ask you, and you instruct Me! 4 "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding, 5 Who set its measurements? Since you know. Or who stretched the line on it? 6 "On what were its bases sunk? Or who laid its cornerstone, 7 When the morning stars sang together And all the sons of God shouted for joy? See Gen 6:4 and Job 1:6 about the sons of God. To God be the Glory, Phillip |
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9 | How old is the earth scripturally? | Gen 1:1 | Phillip | 4309 | ||
The Bible gives specific years of lifespans and timeframes of events (such as the time of slavery in Egypt) to determine the time from Adam to Solomon. There is enough agreement as to the date of the reign of Solomon that it can be added to the previous years to give us a total age of the Earth. This is approximately 6177 years according to my study. There is no exact date known because of several difficulties but the Bible is far from silent on the issue. An excellent book on the subject written by Harold Camping has a unique insight into how to date the Earth and offers an even older age of the Earth of over 13,000 years. The book is called "Adam When" and can be ordered from www.familyradio.com without charge. The book does not contradict my calculations, it simply offers insight that I did not have. I would highly recommend that you order it to see if his understanding is correct in your eyes. If anyone would like a copy of my detailed charts from Adam to Solomon so they may see for themselves, simply e-mail me at peacock@grapevine.net and I will mail them to you. In the Creator's Name, Phil |
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10 | Who created all things? | Gen 1:1 | Phillip | 4307 | ||
Read the following verses to give you insight. John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. John 1:10 He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. John 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 10:30 "I and the Father are one." John 16:28 "I came forth from the Father and have come into the world; I am leaving the world again and going to the Father." John 17:5 "Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was. Col 1:16-17 16 For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities -- all things have been created through Him and for Him. 17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Heb 1:1-3 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. 3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, May God Bless, Phil |
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11 | Who wet Jesus feet with her tears? | Luke 7:44 | Phillip | 4036 | ||
A good case could be made as to Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus, being the woman in Luke who wet Jesus' feet with her tears but a stronger case could probably be made against it. There are enough similarities to the three accounts of Matthew, Mark and John to leave little doubt that Mary is the same woman spoken of in each who annoints Jesus (the woman is called Mary in John 12:3 and Martha and Lazarus are there also). I am inclined to say that the woman in Luke is unknown to us but I can't help part of me wanting to believe that Mary is the woman of all four Gospels. Jesus did say that "wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of in memory of her." That would lead me to think that each Gospel was to tell of this woman's sacrificial act. The portions of Luke that are also in the other Gospels include: 1. Jesus "reclined at the table" (v 36) see Mt 26:7, Mk 14:3 and Jn 12:2 2. the woman "brought an alabaster vial of perfume" (v 37) see Mt 26:7, Mk 14:3 and Jn 12:3 3. She wiped His feet "with the hair of her head" (v38) see Jn 12:3 4. She annointed His feet with perfume (v38) see Jn 12:3 5. They were at the house of "Simon" (v39-40) Simon the Pharisee in Luke, Simon the leper in Matt 26:6 and Mark 14:3 In His Name, Phil |
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