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1 | Daniel 9, and Matt 18 | Dan 9:24 | JohnK | 46678 | ||
Thanks for the input. Just to address point #2 you made: 2) You applied the "middle of the week" of Daniel to the final week before the resurrection. Yet, animal sacrifices did not cease until 70 a.d., more than 40 years later. What I was saying is that, since the ultimate sacrifice had been offered, animal sacrifice was no longer a value to God. Whether the Jews contined to sacrifice animals for 40 or 500 more years is not relevant. In God's eyes, animal sacrifice ceased to be of meaning to Him after Christ was crucified. God bless you Tim, and thank you for your input. You have presented your point in a gracious and respectful manner, for that I very much appreciate it. Sometimes people in the forum get a little uptight when differing opinions come along, even when doing Bible studies sometimes! Did you ever get one of these? "Well I'm right, you are wrong, you are going to hell!"? Ahh boy! It's always wonderful to not have those things come up, so log as we remember, we must never be satisfied with what we know, but must continually seek to grow in Christ. Thanks again! John |
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2 | define speaking in tongues. | 1 Corinthians | JohnK | 46163 | ||
I am glad to see that there is understanding of God's Word. May the Lord enrich you even more! I am always glad to see it when other family members in Christ don't read His Word superficially. As far as the warning in revelations, I assumed it to mean God's Word as a whole. But so long as we all understand what you have just said, the book is complete. And I thank you for caring enough to even reprove my stretching statement of the warning. That's the love we all must show each other. Being corrected is a blessing, and is a good sign of God's love. |
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3 | define speaking in tongues. | 1 Corinthians | JohnK | 46141 | ||
Another note: The apostles had powers that we do not have today. They spoke in tongues, performed miracles, and even rose the dead. So, if it is as you say, that we are to still speak in tongues and perform miracles, how come none of us can do the other things that the apostles have done, like, raise the dead? Right after Jesus ascended to Heaven, the apostles went and did as he commanded. In the book of acts, we read about their miracles, speaking in tongues, healing the sick, and raising the dead. Christ gave them the power to do so. But now, we have the Word, and the proof, written in the Bible. Those miracles were done at that time to facilitate the completion of the Book. And, as the book was to be completed soon, Paul noted that these things would stop, but that love would continue. Also, in the book of revelations, we have a solemn warning: Revelation 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: |
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4 | define speaking in tongues. | 1 Corinthians | JohnK | 46140 | ||
Negative. Paul clearly said that tongues would cease when it is made perfect. He was talking about the gospel being made perfect by its completion. I will never accept anymore prophecy then what was already given in the bible. Don't tell me that speaking gibberish is from God. Nowhere in the bible did any of the apostle speak gibberish, when they spoke, everybody understood. Read it, and understand: 1 Corinthians 13:8-11 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. The gospel is perfect and complete. Meaning, no more revelations or prophecies are to come to us. The bible is finished. Speaking in tongues was done so that the apostles could reach everyone. Read verse 11 again! 11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. Why would Paul have said that? He said it in context to the fact that tongues would cease. NO NEW REVELATIONS WILL BE GIVEN TO US. WE HAVE THE BIBLE, THE COMPLETE WORD OF GOD THAT WHICH IS PERFECT. |
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5 | Three Little Words | Deut 12:8 | JohnK | 45920 | ||
I agree with you Hank. There are a lot of posts in which people use items outside of the Bible to prove their points, and when others disagree and prove their disagreemant with scripture, the argument only heats up. It is true, we are not perfect, and we must welcome correction. If that correction is Biblically based, we must study it, and accept it. I will be wrong from time to time, and I HOPE AND PRAY that when I am, my brothers and sisters wil show me in the Bible how I am wrong, instead of leaving me to rot in false beliefs. It is only when we have faith, and when we accept the idea that Jesus Christ came to fullfill the law and the prophets, and that we look to the things of the spirit, that we will be prepared to see the truth that is in the Bible. We must be careful, we can easily let outside, fleshy, information to sneak in, without realizing we are doing it. This happens rather easily, afterall, the devil is lying in wait to decieve us. And as the words of the scripture says, we must strengthen one another, continually, even more so as we see the day coming. Politics won't interpret scripture, terrorism doesnt interpret scripture, countries do not interpret scripture... Only the Bible, and the Holy Spirit can interpret scripture. So, we must pray for understanding and wisdom, of which only the Holy Spirit can give us, AND we must READ THE BIBLE, otherwise the wisdom of this world, and as we know from the Bible, the wisdom of this world belongs to the devil, will force us to interpret incorrectly. We must pray for wisdom from God, and that will come by faith, and faith by hearing, and hearing by the WORD OF GOD. I agree Hank, it is sad to see so much pride here, many bicker that they are right no matter what proof is given them. But lets all pray that we will receive wisdom from God, so that we can understand what he is showing us. May the Lord enrich you. John- |
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6 | BABYLON THE GREAT, (book excerpt) | Rev 17:5 | JohnK | 45903 | ||
SEPT 11 HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE END TIMES! Read the Bible, NOT the newspaper. Anyone who claims to know what the Bible is saying by using politics, is far off. As you have said it, "eyes to see, and ears to hear" Remember, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing, by the Word of God" ,NOT CNN! | ||||||
7 | BABYLON THE GREAT, (book excerpt) | Rev 17:5 | JohnK | 45785 | ||
BABYLON THE GREAT This is an excerpt from the book "Exploding the Israel Deception" Please read it, and let me know what you think of it's message. Modern interpreters usually apply the words "Babylon," "Euphrates," and "kings of the east" to a literal city, a literal river, and literal armies in the Middle East. Yet Revelation speaks of the "which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt," about a "Mystery, Babylon," and about "waters" that represent "peoples, and multitudes, and nations and tongues." Revelation 11:8; 17:1, 5, 15. This issue can be compared to the wearing of two different pairs of glasses. If we put on the "literal Middle East glasses" and then read Revelation, we will "see" these prophecies as applying to the Israel in the flesh. But if we put on the "Middle East symbolism glasses" and then read Revelation, we will "see" these prophecies as applying to the Israel in the Spirit. Paul wrote to Christians, "But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit." Romans 8:9. If we put on the wrong glasses and interpret prophecy according to the flesh, we will end up more blind than a bat. But if we put on the right glasses and interpret prophecy according to the Spirit, then we will say, "I was blind, now I see." John 9:25. A woman in prophecy represents a church. The Church of Jesus Christ is called "his wife" who makes "herself ready" for the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:7, 8). That woman called "MYSTERY, BABYLON" represents a false form of Christianity which has fallen away from God and is now leading "peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues" away from the truth of Jesus Christ! Just like ancient Israel during her darkest days, this modern Babylon is now "playing the harlot." Ezekiel 16:1, 2, 15, 35. She is even now making "all nations" drunk with "her wine," which represents her false doctrines. She has rebuilt a wall between Jews and Gentiles—a wall that Jesus Christ abolished at the cross (Ephesians 2:14-17). In the Old Testament, when Cyrus dried up the literal river Euphrates, God told literal Jews to come out of literal Babylon. "My people," the Lord pleaded, "go ye out of the midst of her, and deliver ye every man his soul from the fierce anger of the Lord." Jeremiah 51:45. This very same call is now being given in Revelation to those in the midst of spiritual Babylon. God says, "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues." Revelation 18:4. Inside spiritual Babylon today are large numbers of true Christians who are serving the Lord to the best of their ability. This applies to many who are even now teaching false prophecy. Yet God still calls them "my people." The Lord mercifully sees them as part of His spiritual Israel. But they are confused! The word "Babylon" means "confusion." Because of today’s global religions confusion, especially about Bible prophecy, millions of the Lord’s people now believe false theories about the end of time! Yet according to Revelation 18:4, Jesus Christ is now calling us all to "come out" of spiritual confusion and into the truth of His Word. We must all leave Babylon before it is too late! Soon the river will run dry When the "peoples, and multitudes, and nations" that have supported modern Babylon up to the end finally experience God’s wrath, then they will realize that they have been deceived. Then they will "hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire." Revelation 17:16. Their support for Babylon will vanish. This is how Babylon’s water will dry up, preparing the way for the "kings’ of the east." Revelation 16:12. Cyrus came from "the east" to conquer ancient Babylon (Isaiah 44:26-28; 46:11). The word "east" means "sun rising." The name "Cyrus" means "sun." Cyrus was a type of Jesus Christ, the "Sun of righteousness." Malachi 4:2. In Revelation, God’s angels come from the east (Revelation 7:2). Jesus said, "As the lightening cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." Matthew 24:27, emphasis added. Jesus is coming from the east with the armies of heaven as "KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS." Revelation 19:14, 16. Thus, the "kings of the east" are not the Chinese, but King Jesus and His armies, which will soon descend from the eastern skies to conquer modern Babylon and to deliver Israel at Armageddon! Which Israel will Jesus deliver? It will surely be an Israel in the Spirit, which, having chosen to walk in the Spirit and to interpret prophecy according to the Spirit, has also chosen to "come out" of Mystery Babylon and to forsake its fleshy ideas (Galatians 5:16, 25; Revelation 18:4). Let’s be part of that Israel! |
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8 | crucifixion - resurrection | Bible general Archive 1 | JohnK | 45430 | ||
Excellent post Makarios, but of course, I'm not trying to fuel any pride here, we all know where that would take us. But the info you posted is well worth reading. May God enrich you. John |
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9 | What is wrong with Paganism? | John 14:6 | JohnK | 44926 | ||
Just because you believe in something, it doesn't mean that the something you beleive in is true. Are you so sure that you are correct by being a pagan? What if, just what if you are wrong, and there is indeed an afterlife, the type of afterlife described by Jesus, what will you do when you get there? According to the bible, there is no second chance. Just think about it, ETERNITY. Is your knowledge so correct that you have the answer? If your knowledge is correct, are you so sure? Are you willing to gamble eternity on it? I for one, am not. So now the question is, "What is the Truth?" With so many religions, some people get confused, and just give up, afterall, it's just plain-old easier to just live life your own way. Yet some believe in what they grew up hearing about, whether that is Christianity, Buddhism, Islam...etc etc... But then there are some who search for themselves. I am one of those people. I grew up in a Christian family, but I wasn't just satisfied with beleiving what I was told. I investigated for myself. I won't post my entire conclusion with why I found Christianity to be the truth, but I can, if anyone is interested. But the bottomline is, you have one chance at life, and if anyone tells you differently, then ask them to prove it. Death can come at any moment for any of us. You can plan for tomorrow, but you just never know. Be ready, and above all, make sure you are right about what you believe in, you only have one chance. I will pray for you. May God enrich your soul. John- |
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10 | Do you still refuse to bless Israel? | Gen 12:3 | JohnK | 43814 | ||
The Old Testament also says: Exodus 21:12 He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death. And Again, Exodus 21:23-25 And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life, Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe. Do you do this too? Or do you think that this was used as a symbol of God's Justice? You can't pick and choose which Old Testament passages you wish to follow. Either follow them all, or alternatively, you could believe that God is painting a picture of a deeper spiritual message, and of things to come. The deeper meaning is that the "eye for an eye" approach was used as a description of God's perfect justice. In the New Testament era, putting someone to death, or "an eye for an eye" became something different, "He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone", and, "And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other..." You see, these things became different when Christ came. The same is true with the nation of Israel also. Don't just shake your head, "no", first remember how Christ said he came to fullfill. What do you think he meant by "fullfill"? Do you think he was wasting his breath? No, of course not. He did in fact fullfill the law AND the prophets. Just as things took on a new meaning, and things were used as symbols, the nation of Israel is not exempt from this. Israel too, was a symbol of God's eternal Church. To make that point even clearer, in Galations 3:29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Does this make sense? Do you see something strange in that passage? Paul is saying that if you beleive in Christ, then you are Abraham's seed! Does that mean that you are his descendant, no it doesn't. Think about that one. Please understand, I am not trying to argue with you. I just beleive that it is the duty of every Christian brother and sister to look after and strengthen each other in this battlefield called life. We must continually strive to better understand the Word of God, keeping in mind that we are not perfect as God is, and that we WILL make mistakes. Knowing we are not perfect, we must keep studying the Word of God, and praying, that we fully understand what God is showing us. May God Bless, and enrich you. John |
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11 | Could there be two Israels flesh /spirit | Rom 9:6 | JohnK | 43671 | ||
CORRECTION- Galatians 3:29, NOT 6:29 | ||||||
12 | Could there be two Israels flesh /spirit | Rom 9:6 | JohnK | 43670 | ||
This is another detail signifying that there is indeed a difference between the worldly Israel and God's Israel: Galatians 6:29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Can this be? Is everybody who beleives in Christ, Abraham's seed? So says the scripture! If I am wrong, then I welcome correction, as we must all keep one another from falling. May God Bless! |
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13 | Is the Promised Land the Israel of today | Hebrews | JohnK | 42388 | ||
Quoting you, " Note: That the Christian now inherits the distinctive Jewish promises is not taught in Scripture." So, are you saying that those that are saved are not God's elect? Are you saying that if someone is a Jew, and doesn't believe in Christ that they will inherit the promise rather than those who in believe in Him? The bible teaches that those that beleive in Christ are the elect, NOT those that deny him. If you don't read the bible for it's spiritual message, then you must also believe that the dragon in revelations is not to be interpreted spiritually and that this huge monster will soon come out of the sea. |
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