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1 | Why was God unhappy with Cains offering? | Gen 4:5 | Robert Nicholson | 149967 | ||
Hi WOS: I realize that in Genesis we are not clear on the instruction that Cain and Abel had from the Lord or their parents. However, we must remember that by Adam's sin all were made sinners (Rom 5:12) As sinners there is nothing which we or they can offer to God which will be acceptable. That is why we need a Savior. I do not believe that God showed favoritism, but rather accepted the excellent sacrifice the offering of an innocent lamb. In Abel's sacrifice we see the truth of subsitution, the lamb died and in doing so aquire Abel's acceptance with God. Their acceptance with God was directly related to the sacrifice. Christ is the fulfilment of these Old Testament types. He is the one who knew no sin, but was made sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God through him. Today the person who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ is covered with his righteousness and as such we are accepted by God in him. In light of Eternity we will never have anything of our own to offer God, We can only plead the precious blood of Christ the Lamb of God. We must remember that the Lord gave Cain opportunity to offer a sin offering, but he refused and allowed himself to be taken over by anger and eventually became the first murderer. I have to stop for now since I am on a time controlled computer. May God bless you Robert |
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2 | Why was God unhappy with Cains offering? | Gen 4:5 | Robert Nicholson | 149907 | ||
I believe that God did not accept Cain's offering because it represented the work of his hands in contrast to Abels sacrifice of a lamb which was accepted by God. The principle of redemption by blood is seen in picture form when God clothed Adam and Eve with skins. Abel's sacrifice like all of the Old Testament sacrifices pointed forward to the Lamb of God which John pointed out "Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." "Not of Works lest any should boast" ( Eph.2:9) We are "accepted in the beloved" the moment we rest in the finished work of Christ on the cross for our salvation. Praise his name. Robert Nicholson |
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3 | wll everyone hear abt jesus before death | Rom 2:13 | Robert Nicholson | 104754 | ||
Thank you for the response: I agree that as Christians we some times go beyond the scriptures into the area of wishful thinking. You have asked what doe the Bible teach as the what will happen to those who are saved when they die? The Lord Jesus made clear the purpose of Calvary."If I go and prepare a place for you. I will come again and receive you unto myself: that where I am, there you may be also. Is it no amazing that the Lord Jesus Christ desires those who are saved to be with him? We must divide those who are saved into two classes; those who have died and those who are alive at this time and wait for his coming. The early Christian were concerned with the fated of their saved loved ones who had died. "Would the miss the blessing with Christ at his coming? In 2 Cor. 5 discusses this topic and puts into Christian perspective. In v1 he points out that we live in temporary tent bodies in contrast to the eternal body which will be ours at a later When Christ comes. Paul underlines the security of our salvation "Therefore we are always confident, knowing that , whilst we are a home in the body, we are absent form the Lord:d" V6 "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord" V8 What does it mean to be present with the Lord? Paul speaks of this as he nears death "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand" (2 Tim 3V6) As Paul reflects upon this truth, he speaks to the Philippians "For I am betwixt (betweend) two. having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ which is far better..."Phil 1:23 I believe from these few chapters that the Christian who is saved and dies before Christ is absent from the body and Present with the Lord. Praise his name. Furthermore for those of us who are alive await that moment when Christ will come bring with him those who have been with him since their physical death to meet those who are alive, this is when the dead received their resurrection bodies and those who are saved alive on earth will be change "shall be caught up together with the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord" (1 Thess 4:17) The relation which we began with Christ in time when we by faith rested in his work upon the cross is an eternal relation for all eternity May we rejoice as "We wait for his Son from heaven" and impress upon our hearts the great need for our fellow travellers to hear the gospel of his grace, that they too might be saved. Robert Nicholson |
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4 | we must obey the call of God | Gen 3:3 | Robert Nicholson | 84969 | ||
Fran1947: I agree. Jesus said "Truly, Truly I say unto you, he that heareth my word and believeth him that sent me hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life" (John 5:24) After Adam and Eve fell, God called them "Where art thou?" Today he calls to lost sinners and asked them the same question. It is only when we realize our need of him that we will find that he is indeed the only Saviour who can forgive our sins and make us alive unto God. His invitation is: Come unto me all you that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.(Matt. 11:28) God bless Robert |
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5 | don't let nothing turn you aroung | Rom 8:35 | Robert Nicholson | 81630 | ||
Fran1947: Thank you for these wonderful thoughts based on Romans 8:35- I take heart in that there is absoluetely nothing that can separate us from his love. Indeed our unfaithfulness at times cannot separate us from his love because he is faithful and he cannot deny himself. I love the words of Paul in his prayer for the Ephesians: "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that you being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that you might be filled with the fullness of God. Now unto him that is able to do exceeeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Eph. 3:17-21 Thank you for your expression oflove and care for for we your brothers and sisters in Christ. I do reciprocate to you in the Lord and wish his every blessing upon you. O that we might know him and in knowing him appreciate him for who he is, our redeemer, Saviour, Lord and God. Peace in his name. Robert |
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6 | How was Jesus slain 'before' ? | 1 Pet 1:20 | Robert Nicholson | 81628 | ||
I believe that when we read about "Jesus slain before the foundation of the world" we are given a snapshot into God's view which is eternal. Even before the world was made God in his grace had a plan in place whereby his banished be not expelled from him for all eternity. Similar language is used in Eph 1 in which he sees us as seated in the heavenlies with Christ Jesus. However, we know that even though God views redemption as a finished work that in our view things are past, present and future. "When the fulness of time was come God sent forth his Son" (Gal. 4:4) Our Savior came into the world at the exact time which God had planned and died upon Calvary at the eact time. We also know that he will come again at the exact time which God only knows. God did not look at the world was we do and wonder "what next?" indeed he knows the beginning to the end. Through all the countless ages of eternity one aspect of him will be as a lamb freshly slain. Praise his precious name! Ropbert |
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7 | How was Jesus slain 'before' ? | 1 Pet 1:20 | Robert Nicholson | 81627 | ||
I believe that when we read about "Jesus slain before the foundation of the world" we are given a snapshot into God's view which is eternal. Even before the world was made God in his grace had a plan in place whereby his banished be not expelled from him for all eternity. Similar language is used in Eph 1 in which he sees us as seated in the heavenlies with Christ Jesus. However, we know that even though God views redemption as a finished work that in our view things are past, present and future. "When the fulness of time was come God sent forth his Son" (Gal. 4:4) Our Savior came into the world at the exact time which God had planned and died upon Calvary at the eact time. We also know that he will come again at the exact time which God only knows. God did not look at the world was we do and wonder "what next?" indeed he knows the beginning to the end. Through all the countless ages of eternity one aspect of him will be as a lamb freshly slain. Praise his precious name! Ropbert |
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8 | What did Jesus mean in John 5:24? | John 5:24 | Robert Nicholson | 81626 | ||
Brother Radioman: Thank you for your answer. None of the things you have mentioned have anything to do with a person being born again or born from above. Prayers, cards, decisions, baptisms or spiritual experiences has anything to do with a person establishing a personal relationship with God. Salvation is a work of God. It is he who by his Spirit awakens us to our sinful need of a Savior. It is he who presents to us the Lord Jesus Christ as the only Savior who can and will give us peace with God. It is only when God reveals to us that Christ is indeed the only Savior and that his work and worth is what salvation is anchored upon, that we as lost sinners can rest by faith upon him and be born from above. He creates within us a new heart and gives us new life as he by his Spirit dwells within our heart. As a sinner saved by his grace all that we can do is thank and praise him for his patience with us and for his ever reaching us when we were lost and helpless in our sins. To base our salvation on anything else is sinking sand. It is Christ our died, who paid the price which God demanded for our sin and it is God by his Spirit who brings us to saving faith in Christ. He stands alone for salvation, we are secure, he cannot deny himself. Praise his precious name. The moment we rest or trust in him we have passed from death unto life. This is not progressive, but instantanious the moment we rest in him. All other methods rest on something man can do and yet we know that salvation is not of works lest any should boast. In Christ Robert |
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9 | Baptism, why not more than one? | Eph 4:4 | Robert Nicholson | 79097 | ||
Leather48; According to 1 Cor. 12:13 we read "For by one Spirit are we born into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one spirit" When we are born again we are baptised by the Holy Spirit into the church which is his body which is sometimes referred to as the universal (not a Biblical term) church. This is a once and for all work for the believer and without it we are not born again. In Acts 2:41 "Then they that gladly received his word were baptised..." This was water baptism by immersion which every believer underwent after they were saved. I believe that it is symbolic of what has happened within when we trusted Christ and declares our identification with him. ( I know that some do not agree with me on this point) Peace in his Name Robert |
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10 | could Christians have been tares | Matt 13:25 | Robert Nicholson | 79090 | ||
Greetings Disciplerami: Re: The wheat and the tares. My observation is that each plant is the result of one seed being planted. The wheat is the crop which was intended in contrast to the tares which grew from different seed. When we (apply) this to professing Christians we know that there are those who are rooted in Christ by faith in the good seed of the gospel. In contrast the tares represent those who look like wheat, or look like Christians and yet they know not Christ. I was thinking of the Church at Sardis "...thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead." Yet as we read down in the chapter we find that there is a remnant in Sardis who are genuine "Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments in Sardis..." Rev. 3: 1,4 In Matt. 25 in the Parable of the 10 vigins we find that five were known of by the bridegroom and there were five to whom he said "Verily I say unto you, I know you not." As they waited the ten appeared to be identical, the great test of reality was at the coming of the bridegroom. The term "born-again Christian" may appear to be redundant. A Christian is one who belongs to Christ, they hear his voice and they follow him. John 10. However, as seen in the parables there are those who profess to be Christians, some know Christ, while others are Christians in name only, they know not Christ. I believe there are people who are sincere in their belief of their religion and profess to be Christians and are unaware that they need to be born again. Is this not pictured in Luke 13:25-27 in which the professors come to a closed door and knock and ask admittance. "Lord Lord open unto us" v.25 They persist "We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. But he shall say "I know you not whence you are; depart from me..."v.26 Peace in his name Robert |
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11 | Questions on Genesis | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 76669 | ||
Allyva: Welcome to the forum. May you continue to have a desire to study God's word that you may get to know him better every day. The "first man Adam" mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:45 is a signifant term. When we accept God's word as true we then can say with confidence the human on this earth was a man called Adam. Secondly, Eve who we read about in Gen. 3:20 "Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the "mother of all living". Thus, we find from God's word: the first man Adam and Eve the mother of all living are the parents of us all. Adam lived to be 930 years of age (Gen.5:3) I do not think the death of Eve is recorded. I would advise you to get a timeline chart, it is helpful to see the generations in chronological order. I believe the assumption that we sometimes make that the family of Adam consisted only of: Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel (who died) Seth. The Bible highlights mostly the birth and life of men and men of note. In Gen.5:4 we read " And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters. In other words Adam and Eve had many children who are not recorded by name. This would result in their children having children etc. resulting in a rapid population growth. After Cain killed Abel he "went out from the presence of the Lord" and dwelt in the land of Nod east of Eden" Gen. 4:16. It is important that we note at this point that Cain already had a wife. Who was she? She would be a sister, or niece since his mother Eve is the mother of all living. The point I am trying to make is that all humankind originated with Adam and Eve which effects our thinking when we question the original of people in the scriptures. You will find that in the Bible God always had certain people who were true to him. Starting with Adam to Abel to Seth. However, at the same time there were others who in the early years of the world who like Cain went out from his presence and their sinful nature was soon displayed. You mentioned the flood. In Gen.6 The people of the earth had become exceedingly sinful: "God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually" Gen. 6:5) However, we read that "Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord" Again we see one man who was of the godly line of Seth was choosen to perserve humankind on the earth along with the other creatures. The flood would teach us that God is longsuffering, that he does not wish to see humans perish, but eventually he will judge sin. The people of Noah's day were given 120 years during the building of the ark at which time Noah was telling them that judgment was coming. As we know they paid no attention and were lost as a result. Just a short thought on angels. Angels were created by God and are of a different sphere than humans. I do not think that the scripture supports the idea of crossbreeding angels with humans. Humans are of their own kind and angels are of their sphere. I do have some thoughts of the sons of God and the daughters of men as found in Gen.6 but do not have time to cover them now. May God bless you Robert |
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12 | Baptism in the Holy Spirit? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Robert Nicholson | 76662 | ||
Disciplerami: I believe that he context of 1 Cor. 12 supports that the baptism of V 13 is the Holy Spirit who places each believer in the chruch which is his body v. 27. In Acts 10:44-46 those that "heard" the word, the Holy Ghost fell on them. Peter asks the question; "Can any man forbid water that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we"? These people were believers before they were baptised. I find the order in the account of the Ethiopian enuch in Acts 8: 26-39. God is already working in the heart of this man as he studies Isaiah 53. God sends his servant Philip to the man to explain the scriptures to him. In v. 35 We find that from Isaiah 53 Philip "preached unto him Jesus". When they came to water the man asks "What doth hinder me to be baptized?" I believe in the next verse we find the main requirement for believers baptism and that is that one is a believer. "Philip said "if thou believest with all thy heart, thous mayest" v.37 We then hear the confession of the eunuh "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God" This is a truth which is can only be revealed to the heart by God indicating that the eunuch is a believer. At that point they both go down into the water and the man is baptised. I believe that from this account we could say that what had happened within the heart of the man spiritually, was proclaimed outwardly in his baptism by water. Peace in his name Robert |
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13 | Those who call shall be saved | Acts 2:38 | Robert Nicholson | 76652 | ||
WELLGLORY: Your statement reminded me of these words from Isaiah: "Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him: and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon" (Isaiah 55:6-7) An example of a person who called upon the Name of the Lord and was saved in Luke 23: The dying thief "said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into they kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto you, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise." (Luke 23:42) It is important that we respond to the call of the Spirit of God as he works within our lives and speaks to our souls to draw us to Christ. The dying thief was almost too late. Robert |
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14 | Do all those in Romans 1:18-20 hear? | Rom 10:17 | Robert Nicholson | 76650 | ||
Disciplerami: I enjoyed your thought on "measure of faith". I would agree that it refers to the "sound judgment" or wisdom given to each in order that they would keep in perspective what God has entrusted to them. Thanks for the thoughts Robert |
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15 | Do all those in Romans 1:18-20 hear? | Rom 10:17 | Robert Nicholson | 76547 | ||
Disciplerami: Thanks It appears to me that Rom. 12:3 is primarily written to those who are in the church which is his body v.4. Would you think that the measure of faith refers to the diversities of gift which are interdependent on each other v.5 ? |
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16 | Is hearing necessary for salvation? | Rom 10:17 | Robert Nicholson | 76544 | ||
Dear Disciplerami: Thank you for reminding me of this wonderful verse: "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"(Heb. 4:12) It was not my intention to diminish the the power of the word of God. I agree that the word of God is effectual and demands a response from all who honestly read it. I believe that the Spirit of God works with and through the word of God to speak to the hearts of men. Peace in his name Robert |
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17 | Soul sleep? | 1 Corinthians | Robert Nicholson | 76485 | ||
Greetings Beau and Okhoppy: The Lord Jesus speaks of hell or "hades" which is the place of departed spirits in Luke 16:19-31. In this account he makes it clear the man who is lost is in conscious torment in contrast to the man which is saved who is comforted. I agree that our bodies sleep in the grave until the resurrection. However, as has been pointed out from 2 Cor. 5:8 "that we are absent from the body and present with the Lord" I believe the word "present" means more than sleep. Paul in writing to the Philippians says "I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful to you" (Phil. 1:23-24) Again "to be with Christ" is something Paul is longing for. In Rev. 6:9-11 we read about the souls who were martyred for the word of God. In verse 11 they cry out to God for justice. It does appear that they are aware of what is going on around them. We do not look for the undertaker, we look for the uppertaker. Robert |
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18 | Is hearing necessary for salvation? | Rom 10:17 | Robert Nicholson | 76457 | ||
Greetings Sniper: I made the following statement "Only the Spirit of God can give understanding of spiritual things" I believe that as humans we can read the scriptures and understand many things at an intellectual level, however, it is the Spirit of God who makes them real to our souls. In John 16:8 we read Jesus words about the work of the Holy Spirit in the world: "And when He is come, He will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment" It is the Holy Spirit which reveals to us the sinfulness of sin and our need as a guilty sinner. He also reveals to us the possibility of redemption through Christ. He reveals that satan has been judged and that Christ can free us from his power. We could theorize the above trues by reading the scripture, but the Holy Spirit is the one who makes it apply to our soul personally. In the case of Simon Peter we see that the truth of who Christ is, can only be revealled by God. " And Peter answered and said "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God' And Jesus answered and said unto him "Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven" (Matt. 16:16-17) Paul writes: "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned" (1 Cor. 2:12-14) Robert |
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19 | once saved always saved | John 10:28 | Robert Nicholson | 76024 | ||
New Creature: I am not making this post to stir up contention. Your name "New Creature" is based on (2 Cor.5:17)"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." A new creature in Christ means that by his Spirit he has worked within our heart and given us eternal life. Through this life his love is shed abround in our hearts and our desires are to please him. We are no longer bond servants to sin, but are now bond servants to righteousness or to Christ. It is sad indeed, if a person who has been given eternal life and is a new creature in Christ, can somehow revert back to his/her old sinful self and lose eternal life. Is our faith misplaced? Can God by his Spirit not keep us for himself forever? I agree with you that "he that believeth" is present and continuous. Is this not what our faith is all about? We look back to a time when as a lost guilty sinner we were brought to Christ and by his Spirit he was reavealed to us as the one who died for our sins. Through faith we rested upon Christ and his work for us upon the cross and were justified (cleared of all guilt) Our Savior is a living Savior and because he lives we live, he dwells within our heart and guides us in our daily lives. It is by faith that we trust him for now and it is by faith that we have a sure hope for our future salvation when Christ returns. The 3 stages of the Christian experience are pointed out by Paul in his writing to the Thessalonians " How you turned to God from idols" (they were saved) "to serve the living and true God"(daily life in Christ) "And to wait for his Son from heaven whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus which delivered us from the wrath to come"(the Christians sure hope) (1 Thess. 19-10) Our faith continues to grow as we learn daily to live by faith. Faith is our inner conviction in God that we are forgiven, that he will keep us and that he is faithful even when we are unfaithful; "If we believe not( are unfaithful), yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself" (2 Tim 2:13) Paul writes "In whom also you trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also after that you believed, you were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise. Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory" Eph. 1: 13-14 We are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise until the day Christ returns to claim those who are his at his coming. Our acceptance is not based on our faithfulness since "...he hath made us accepted in the beloved" Eph. 1:6 "Ye are bought with a price..." (1 Cor. 7:23) that price was the precious blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. We who are saved belong to Christ. When we put our faith in him we were forgiven or justified. All our sins were forgiven and forgotten: "Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifies (declares righteous) Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ who died, yea rather, that is risen again, who even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us" (Romans 8: 33-34) The moment we are saved we are placed in God's family as sons or children. As such it is our responsiblity to live in a way which is pleasing to our heavenly Father, for us "to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ and to show him to the world around us. "God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world."(Gal. 6:14) After 48 years in Christ, if I were to die, I could only plead the precious blood of Christ. I am depending upon him for eternity. Peace in his name. Robert |
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20 | once saved always saved | John 10:28 | Robert Nicholson | 75908 | ||
New Creature: Partial truth? What part of John 5:24 is partial truth? "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life."(John 5:24) This is a promise given by the Lord Jesus Christ himself, how can we see such words as partial truth? Robert |
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