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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: onnig Ordered by Date |
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1 | Puplit only by Pastor | Bible general Archive 3 | onnig | 159285 | ||
You may want to review this website. I don't agree with everything the person says but he has a great deal of insight. http://www.churchinfocus.org |
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2 | Hell - Soul destroyed? Suffer forever? | Matt 10:28 | onnig | 159275 | ||
The text reveals several things: 1.) “Fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell”. It is the destruction of both soul and body. The whole man is ruined; if the soul is lost, the body is lost too. They sinned together; the body was the soul’s tempter to sin, and its tool in sin, and they must eternally suffer together. 2.) This destruction comes from the power of God: He is able to destroy; it is a destruction FROM his glorious power (2 Th. 1:9); He will in it make his power known; not only his authority to sentence, but his ability to execute the sentence, Rom. 9:22 3.) Destroy [apollumi – Strongs from (575) and the base of (3639)] is used synonymous with eternal suffering. It is equated with a “losing”, or as to one being “lost”. It is, and continues to be, the loss and ruin of the man, for all eternity. The constant destruction of the soul and body. Here is its definition: 1. to destroy a. to put out of the way entirely, abolish, put an end to ruin b. render useless c. to kill d. to declare that one must be put to death e. metaph. to devote or give over to eternal misery in hell f. to perish, to be lost, ruined, destroyed 2. to destroy g. to lose Annihilation cannot even be inferred, it is not even part of the definition of destroy. Its use is that of a losing or a ruining, in which the man is lost from God, and the man is separated or ruined from God, as Isaiah realized in Isa 6:1. One must deduce and conclude these things from the clear passages of eternal punishment; Mat 18:8, 25: 41, 25:46, Mark 10:17, 2 Thes 1:9, Heb 6:2, Jude 1:6-7. |
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3 | Do you believe God , kills? | Matt 10:28 | onnig | 159268 | ||
In John 10, Christ is speaking in regards to the sheep and how the sheep (the elect) do not hear the voices (follow) the theives (false prophets). When He mentions that the thieves come to kill, steal and destroy, again it is a symbolic parable as is the rest of the context, which means they come to deceive (steal), which in turn, sends souls to hell (kill and destroy). God does not allow His sheep to be killed and destroyed. He "came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." God is said to kill and destroy in Matt 10:28 "Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." If God is judge why can He not also be the executioner? Does that make Him unloving? May it never be! (borrowing from Paul) He kills and destroys (sends to hell for all eternity) those who will never come to believe in His Son. |
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4 | Who was Jesus asking God to forgive? | Luke 23:34 | onnig | 17248 | ||
Greetings Bill, Jesus' request to the Father to forgive those who are murdering Him encompasses only those who are actually crucifying Him. Although, I do not believe that Christ's prayer to the Father here is for the forgiveness of those who have crucified Him because Christ's prayers to the Father are never hindered. His requests are always answered and the Trinity can never be in disagreement. Instead, Christ is becoming the example of the person with a forgiving heart. Just as he taught his disciples to "love your enemies" and to "pray for those who are persecuting you". He not only taught it but He lived it. The Apostle Steve lived it as well when he was being stoned, he also prayed that those who were murdering him be forgiven. (Acts 7:60) |
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5 | Christian-alcohol and smoking is it ok? | 1 Tim 5:23 | onnig | 17236 | ||
Hi Friend, I agree with Steve B. 100 percent. It is an issue of your own conscience. To go further, some say that we have such a high calling in Christ that we should abstain from these earthly pleasures that have such ease of mastering us (Acts 24:16, Eph 4:1). Again, it is not a sin issue, it is an issue of conscience. If you were to go against what your conscience dictates then you are in sin. That is why we must search the Scriptures for an answer to such issues of life because it (Scripture) will then correct our conscience to understanding the truth of these issues. |
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6 | Opinions of J. Falwell on WTC attack. | Rom 3:23 | onnig | 16918 | ||
Here is my answer: Falwell probably bases his opinions on several segments of Scripture: John 5:14 "Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, Behold, you have become well; do not sin anymore, so that nothing worse happens to you." Jesus told the paralytic that he had healed to not sin anymore or something worse may happen to him. John 8:7-11 "But when they persisted in asking Him, He straightened up, and said to them, He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her. 8 Again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. 9 When they heard it, they began to go out one by one, beginning with the older ones, and He was left alone, and the woman, where she was, in the center of the court. 10 Straightening up, Jesus said to her, Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you? 11 She said, No one, Lord. And Jesus said, I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on sin no more." Once again, the woman is told to sin no more after being forgiven her sins. Falwell also uses verses like II Chronicles 7:14 "and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land." This is taken out of context. The "My People" here in context are the Hebrews. This does not speak of the new covenant in Christ and we cannot apply it that way. Our citizenship is in heaven, Christ is going to eventually destroy this world and create a new one. A fallen world is going to do just that, fall. We must preach the gospel in order to make disciples. That's all we are commanded. Proverbs 14:34 "Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people." I will say that this can be applied to America because there is no reference to Judah or Israel here but we cannot take this as a thrust to call a nation to Christianity. In addition to that, calling a nation to morality is also pointless because they will still perish in unforgiven sin. We are not commanded to call a nation to morality. We call individual people to repentance and to Christ, not a nation. I will also say this, in Isaiah 5:21 "Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, And clever in their own sight!" This is pointing to the pagan and ungodly who hate God. And, Genesis 6:5 "Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." This is exactly what to expect from a godless person. We should not be suprised. Calamity will befall all people but not because of the extremity of their sins but because all sins deserve hell, but because the wages of sin is death and death is inevitable for everyone all will perish but not perish likewise as Christ mentioned. When we as Christians die, we are then eternally with Christ, praise God. Also if Falwell thinks that we are a country that has a covenant with God then he is mistaken. No country in the world has a covenant with God other than Israel. The USA is not a Christian nation although it was founded upon Christian principles since the colonial families were made mostly of puritans fleeing religious persecution. Many of the Framers of the constitution weren't Christian. As a matter of fact, Thomas Jefferson has a version of the Bible named after him. Do you know why? He did not believe in miracles, he was a naturalist/humanist, so he literally cut out all the references of the supernatural or miracles of the Bible. Now that is blasphemy but yet this man was one of the framers of the constitution. He believed in a god but not the God of the Bible which actively deals in the affairs of the world today. He was more of a Quaker than a Christian. Anyway I'm getting off the subject. The other reason why I would disagree with Falwell would be that the Scripture references above point to the individual not the people as a whole. Does that mean that those people who died in the building deserved such a tragic death? Not necessarily, see what Scripture says on that: Luke 13:2-5 "And Jesus said to them, 'Do you suppose that these Galileans were greater sinners than all other Galileans because they suffered this fate?' 3 'I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.' 4 'Or do you suppose that those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them were worse culprits than all the men who live in Jerusalem?' 5 'I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.'" Jesus said "no", that they were not greater sinners or that the sins of those who perished tragically were not greater than others. He just warned everyone that they repent unless they find the same fate in other words saying that all are worthy of such a fate. Onnig |
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7 | How can we overcome evil with good? | Rom 12:21 | onnig | 16640 | ||
I assume these questions are for the attacks in NY WTC on 09-11-01. There are four things I want to mention in order to answer these sensitive questions. First: Romans 3:9-18 "for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; as it is written, 'THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD; ALL HAVE TURNED ASIDE, TOGETHER THEY HAVE BECOME USELESS; THERE IS NONE WHO DOES GOOD, THERE IS NOT EVEN ONE. THEIR THROAT IS AN OPEN GRAVE, WITH THEIR TONGUES THEY KEEP DECEIVING, THE POISON OF ASPS IS UNDER THEIR LIPS; WHOSE MOUTH IS FULL OF CURSING AND BITTERNESS; THEIR FEET ARE SWIFT TO SHED BLOOD, DESTRUCTION AND MISERY ARE IN THEIR PATHS, AND THE PATH OF PEACE THEY HAVE NOT KNOWN. THERE IS NO FEAR OF GOD BEFORE THEIR EYES.'" As it is written, all have sinned, no one seeks for God, and there is no fear of God before their eyes. Guess what? We are or were these people. We were blind, we did not seek for God, we had no fear of God, we were the blasphemers but by the grace of God do we know life which is in Christ Jesus. Second: Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you," As for the Arab Americans here, show them love, more now than ever. This can be an opportunity to share the gospel with them. They are not to blame, don't hate them. If they are not our enemies, how much more shall we love them? Third: As to the above verse, Jesus is speaking to believers who have been persecuted for their faith in him. Can we apply this to our "enemies" abroad? Well, not exactly. Those who caused this attrocity must be punished. Governments were setup for that purpose, see Gen. 9:6 "Whoever sheds man's blood, By man his blood shall be shed, For in the image of God He made man." Exodus 21:23-25 "But if there is any further injury, then you shall appoint as a penalty life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise." These are legislative instructions not instructions for individuals. Governments are to do this, not us as individuals. Fourth: Matthew 28:19-20 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." We should always have that eternal perspective, to follow our great commission, to make disciples of Christ. God has given us a great opportunity, let us take advantage of it. |
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8 | What separates Evangelicals, Catholics? | Rom 3:28 | onnig | 9998 | ||
Hello JVH0212, Evangelicals (as myself) do share many essential beliefs with Roman Catholics, as you have mentioned. The contrasts you noted of scriptural authority vs. papal authority and justification are serious issues because they hinge upon how one would ascertain truth and how one can be right with God. They are interdependent of each other because you cannot know how to be right with God if your truth is faulty and if you're wrong with this critical point then you're in for disaster. The only thing that bad doctrine leads to is more bad doctrine. That's why we have these symptoms that stem from papal authority like prayers for the dead, purgatory, baptismal regeneration, Marian dogmas, etc. But the most tragic effect of the deterrent of truth that papal authority has caused is on the doctrine of justification. The insertion of works into grace no longer makes it grace. Justification by faith alone is a doctrine that cannot be compromised. If it is compromised, if even an ounce of works is added, then the gospel is no longer the true gospel but another gospel and we know what Paul has spoken about of other gospels: "But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed!" Gal. 1:8 Paul is severe with his handlings on those teachers of false doctrine. My point in all this is that we too must not be timid when we approach false teachers and preachers no matter what religion, denomination, sect or culture they might be in. We must stand firm with the truth of the gospel that has made us free in Christ Jesus. Many of our brothers and sisters have died to preserve the beauty of the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Allow me to end by saying that I live by the pattern that Peter has taught: "but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;" 1 Peter 3:15 But I also live by Paul's pattern: "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." Rom. 1:16 and Christ Himself: "And as for those who do not receive you, as you go out from that city, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them." Luke 9:5 Only He can save, only He is willing, and only He has accomplished it. |
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