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1 | Freeze-dried Salvation? | Not Specified | Aspiring Overseer | 88405 | ||
Once saved always saved? In Matthew 25:14-30, was the lazy slave a subject of the kingdom? If so, how would he have lost his salvation due to laziness since he already was a recipient of the daily protection and caring of his master? Did he not believe that his master was serious about the orders he had given him? Does effort matter to salvation? In John 15:6, are the branches which were thrown away and burned originally part of the vine? John 15:1 tells us that the vine is Christ. If those branches were part of the vine, how is someone part of Christ without being a Christian? Were these "false branches"? Is salvation like a freeze-dried fruitcake, lasting indefinitely without spoilage or must those who seek for eternal life with God constantly discipline themselves to ensure they are faithful until death? If they must discipline themselves, how do they do that by belief? Is there an expectation that they will be disciplined miraculously or must conscious decisions be made to control their own behavior? AO |
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2 | Will you accept this challenge?? | Not Specified | Aspiring Overseer | 150937 | ||
To state that people who are not biblical scholars are “hacks” and “presumptuous” to even challenge commonly pressed beliefs is laughable! Spending an entire lifetime studying Greek, Hebrew or whatever, does not make a person anymore knowledgeable in the manifold wisdom of God; something considerably more important! For example, lets take the well known verse, John 3:16. In the NASB-NIV Parallel New Testament and Interlinear Translation by Alfred Marshall, published 1993, it reads: John 3:16 For this loved God the world, so as the Son the only begotten he gave, that everyone believing him may not perish but have life eternal. If we take the Lockman Foundation’s latest translation, the NAS Updated, we find it says the following: John 3:16 16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. NASU Interestingly, this agrees word for word with one of the most liberal translations, The Living Bible: John 3:16 16 For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son so that anyone who believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. TLB It does not agree with the classic NASB, the KJV, the NKJV, the ASV or the RSV; all which use “should not perish”. What is significant about using the word “shall” versus the original meaning of “may” or “should”? Most people could care less that “shall” is absolute while “may” or “should” are conditional, i.e. what is stated is qualified by something else. This is fine for readers of the bible whose doctrine of salvation embraces “simple belief”. For those who understand that salvation is conditional, however, the NASU and TLB translations of this verse are simply wrong. Now this is not meant as a criticism of the NASU. As long as you are aware of the doctrinal slant employed in its editing it is still a useful tool (the TLB, well that is another story..). This merely highlights that “teams of scholars” are not infallible. Even though a “whole team of scholars” agreed upon the NASU translation, the earlier “team of scholars” for the classic NAS translation edited the same verse like this: John 3:15-16 16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. NAS Whether this change was due to recently discovered advances in scholarship or to better fit the team’s religious doctrine to attract more readers (read “consumers”) we will never be able to know with certainty. It does highlight, however, the need for individuals to challenge what they read and hear regarding Scripture. To destroy speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God is part of the work of God’s people today, just as it was of the Apostle Paul. Best regards, AO |
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3 | Is Christmas and 25th Dec. biblical? | Bible general Archive 3 | Aspiring Overseer | 181132 | ||
Kalos, Your assertion is quite interesting and made me ponder this new insight with respect to the Apostle Paul's wanderings through Athens in Acts 17:23. Maybe Paul's reason for being there was not to take advantage of an opportunity to teach Gentiles, but to actually do some sight-seeing among their objects of pagan worship? On further consideration, however, I think it is more reasonable to believe Jesus, as well as, Paul, went to where they could preach to the greatest number seeking to serve God. It would be a stretch to assert either one desired to promote pagan observances. AO |
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4 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101804 | ||
Hi Tim, My two cents: "1) Acts 2:21 - "And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."" Does this mean God will reward all those who sincerely seek Him? If so, how do they do that? "2) Acts 16:31 - "They replied, 'Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved — you and your household.'"" Does everyone who believes have salvation or is more implied here which is not explicitly written? "3) Rom. 10:9 - "That if you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."" Does not scripture also say the following? John 3:36 36"He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." NAS and James 2:19 19You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder. NAS "4) Rom. 10:13 - "for, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'"" Will God help anyone who is not seeking help? "The common theme in all of these verses is trust or belief in Christ. There just isn't any support for the notion that we must 'do' something in addition to what Christ has already done to be saved." It seems the logical conclusion would be that these verses do not negate the importance of work, but merely state some of the elements necessary to obtain God's reward. We must especially ponder your statement on no need for obedience, for most people would say it is unlikely a person will reach heaven if they do not love God. AO |
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5 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101805 | ||
You are on the mark! (No pun intended..) As a side note, Mark 16:9-20 is not contained in the Vatican and Sinaitic manuscripts, however, the vast majority of all other sources confirm the validity of these verses, i.e. the statement of Irenaeus (an early Christian writer about 150 AD) and most manuscripts. Additionally, the concept of Mark 16:16 is supported throughout the NT. AO |
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6 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101835 | ||
Tim, 1 Peter 3:21 21And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you NAS According to your "lowest common denominator" theory you must certainly believe that water baptism saves you, the original subject of this thread. If not, it seems we must rethink the validity of your theory. AO |
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7 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101836 | ||
Tim, Should we disregard these verses? They do not conflict with the balance of scripture, do they? Maybe some would rather have them removed so not to have their doctrines challanged? AO |
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8 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101838 | ||
Hi Momma, As you so correctly end your post, those in Christ must perform good works. They are not working to get into the Kingdom, they are working because they are in the Kingdom. By the way, if belief is the condition to showing love to God, in your opinion, why do demons believe and shudder? Might it be that while believing it is too late for them to obey? AO |
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9 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101848 | ||
Hi Tim, I debated whether to post a partial verse, but I decided to follow your earlier lead:-) The "rest of the verse", however merely states the reason: 1 Peter 3:21 21And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you-- not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience-- through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, NAS It does just as you suggest, buries the body of past sin as dead so that the person can now live a new life dedicated to God. Without it the person can not benefit from "the resurrection of Jesus Christ". AO |
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10 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101870 | ||
Hi Justme, Your post is very well drafted and I agree that verse 18 seems somewhat out of place, yet for that time, we do know that Paul demonstrated the validity of the concept. Whether any of these signs mentioned exist today is an entirely different subject. P.S. I sincerely appreciate your approach to analyzing scripture. AO |
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11 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101873 | ||
Mamma, I do not contest that Jesus is Lord regardless of belief. Please forgive me for not making myself clear, if you understood otherwise. God does reveal Himself to mankind, but the issue is not whether we "know" Him, but whether we choose to obey Him. Demons know God, they just have chosen not to obey Him. The unpardonable sin is that sin someone commits repeatedly, and willfully, in disobedience to God. So I suspect your suspicions are right! AO |
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12 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101879 | ||
Tim, I was referring to the 4 verses you gave Arapqa:-) You may view this as semantics, but it is the commanded act of baptism that allows the believer to benefit from the Lord's sacrifice. Without obeying the Lord, a person can not benefit from the blood of Christ or in your words, "baptism SAVES through the resurrection of Jesus Christ". Either way you look at it, baptism saves! AO |
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13 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101880 | ||
Justme, It could have been at that time, as Paul's experince did support his authority from God, but there is no doubt that this power does not exist today as an attestment to a group's righteousness before God. What would be the purpose? AO |
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14 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101888 | ||
Hi Momma, Yes,no,yes,yes. Any of the situations you mention can be pardoned if the individual stops sinning, repents and from that time forward practises righteousness. AO |
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15 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101902 | ||
Tim, Is not salvation the result of having been cleansed from sin? The result is the result, not the cause. The act of baptism is not to remove dirt, but to bury past sins and be born anew. It is symbolic of Christ's death and resurrection, but more importantly, the doorway to contact the blood. P. S. Peter most likely felt necessary to include this, because denominationists argued that this was a symbolic bodily washing akin to the traditions of the Jewish law and therefore meaningless. AO |
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16 | The unpardonable sin? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101907 | ||
Momma, Sin is sin. I am not supporting fornication, as you seem to believe. Your example merely asked if it was wrong for a man and a woman to have sexual relations without a legal marriage certificate. Consider when God considers a man and woman married. Would it be when they had relations or when they received a piece of paper. From your example there is no sin. The others are very black and white. If a person refuses to turn from sin they are in rebellion and in default with God. Should you pray for someone who mocks God by continuing to willfully disobey? That is the unpardonable sin. AO |
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17 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101908 | ||
Hi Tim, We are, of course, speaking conceptually. What sin do you believe is pardonable when conducted in a willful, unrepentant state? AO |
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18 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101913 | ||
Hank, Obviously, this is a tender subject. Matt 12:31-32 31"Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. 32"And whoever shall speak a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but whoever shall speak against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, either in this age, or in the age to come. NAS If we had a hypothetical mutual friend named Joe, how would he define blasphemy against the Spirit? Might he say it was the act of continually rejecting God? AO |
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19 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101915 | ||
Radioman, Reason, not emotion, is always the best principle. Isa 1:18 18"Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool NAS P.S. Is this thread amazing or amusing you? AO |
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20 | The unpardonable sin? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101968 | ||
Hi Momma, The unpardonable sin is whatever sin that keeps a person, either in the Church or not, from spending eternity with God. It is only unpardonable if the person has not repented before they physically die! Matt 22:1-14 is a good example of a man who commited the unpardonable sin. He came to the feast unprepared! Also the parable of the 10 virgins applies: Matt 25:1-13 25:1"Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2"And five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. 3"For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4but the prudent took oil in flasks along with their lamps. 5"Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began to sleep. 6"But at midnight there was a shout, 'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.' 7"Then all those virgins rose, and trimmed their lamps. 8"And the foolish said to the prudent, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' 9"But the prudent answered, saying, 'No, there will not be enough for us and you too; go instead to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.' 10"And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut. 11"And later the other virgins also came, saying, 'Lord, lord, open up for us.' 12"But he answered and said, 'Truly I say to you, I do not know you.' 13"Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour. NAS All ten virgins knew the Lord was coming, but only five were prepared for His arrival. The other five commited an unpardonable sin! They did not properly prepare, as the man without wedding clothes did not properly prepare, for the master. You see, your instruction to this point in your life has always been that Jesus's sacrifice was for all past AND FUTURE sins, but nowhere does God give anyone a "free pass" to cover all sins that they wil make once they are in the body (the Church). He DOES give them the ABILITY to turn away from sin, because it is impossible, even for a Christian to keep from sinning, but it is the Christian's choice to turn away or not. If they do not, AND die in that condition, they have commited the unpardonable sin. By the way, failure to accurately handle scripture also falls in the above category, i.e. it is the responsibility of the individual to pray for help, which God will provide by sending a Christian to that person. As for praying for your enemies, that prayer should be that they seek the truth and through their observance of the Christian's actions they might be sorowful enough to seek God. Note , however, that the verse you quote applies only to those that persecute YOU. I sincerely hope this helps. AO |
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