Results 1 - 20 of 53
|
||||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: Holmes Ordered by Verse |
||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
1 | Is Belief in the Trinity Required? | Not Specified | Holmes | 230156 | ||
The Doctrine of the Trinity has the following elements: 1. God is one, but exists in three distinct persons, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 2. The three are eternal. 3. The three are co-equal. Should church membership require belief in the Trinity and the above three elements? Does salvation require belief in the Trinity and the above three elements? Examples would be a person who believes in the Holy Spirit, not as a separate person, but as the power of God the Father or a person who believes that the Son is God, but not co-equal with God the Father. Thank you, Holmes |
||||||
2 | Could this be the anti-Christ? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 227137 | ||
Question (full): I heard today someone say anti Christ is the Imam. Is there any reason to think so? Hi Justme, The answer to your question depends on what you mean by antichrist and what you mean by Imam. The actual term “antichrist” is found only four times in scripture, in 1 John and 2 John. It refers to someone who denies Jesus as the Messiah and the Son of God. It is not an individual person. An Imam is the title of a Moslem religious leader, such as the head of a Mosque. In this context, yes an Imam would be an “antichrist,” a person who is against the true Christ. • 1 John 2:18 Children, it is the last hour; and just as you heard that antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared; from this we know that it is the last hour. • 1 John 2:22 Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son. • 1 John 4:3 and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the spirit of the antichrist, of which you have heard that it is coming, and now it is already in the world. • 2 John 1:7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh This is the deceiver and the antichrist. The person who spoke to you was likely making reference to the “12th Imam.” He might be described as the Islamic Messiah. The President of Iran is a staunch believer in the “12th Imam” and would like to hasten his return, meaning the infidels must be destroyed. The Koran has many parallels to the Book of Revelation and this has led some to believe that the “12th Imam” could be the antichrist. There is one particular Antichrist who appears shortly before Christ returns. In II Thessalonians 2:1-12 he is known as the “man of lawlessness” and “that lawless one.” In Revelation 13 he is referred to as the Beast. He will work in combination with the false prophet. • II Thessalonians 2: 3 Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, • 4 who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God. • Revelation13: 4 they worshiped the dragon because he gave his authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast, and who is able to wage war with him?" • 5 There was given to him a mouth speaking arrogant words and blasphemies, and authority to act for forty-two months was given to him. • 6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemies against God, to blaspheme His name and His tabernacle, that is, those who dwell in heaven. The Beast (Antichrist) is the head of an end time kingdom as described in Daniel 2: 41-43. However, that kingdom is a divided kingdom, consisting of a revival of the Holy Roman Empire and Babylon. This is possible because they will have a common goal. • Revelation 17: 17 "For God has put it in their hearts to execute His purpose by having a common purpose, and by giving their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God will be fulfilled. Yet the Beast will hate Babylon and will turn on her and destroy her with fire. For more on Babylon, see post 226713. Babylon is Islamic, as is the 12th Imam. The 12th Imam, even if he were to exist within Babylon, would join with the Antichrist for a time, but he is not “The Antichrist.” For your consideration, Holmes |
||||||
3 | Dose the bible note angels by gender? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 228926 | ||
Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Luke 20:36 for they cannot even die anymore, because they are like angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. Romans 8:14 For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Romans 8:19 For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. Galatians 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. There is nothing to support your contention that "sons of God" as used in Job 1.6 and 2.1 are referring to demons. Even when "sons of God" makes reference to angels in Job 38.7 it is not referring to fallen angels. Fallen angels or demons would never be referred to as "sons of God." It is not in harmony with scripture. The "Godly" were not destroyed in the flood. The Godly line was destroyed when it became corrupted by intermarriage with the corrupt. All except for Noah and his family. Holmes |
||||||
4 | what day should the sabbath be? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 229012 | ||
Genesis 2:3 Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made. With all due respect, I think the question calls for a more concise answer. If not Constantine, then who over-ruled Genesis 2:3? When did God bless and sanctify Sunday? Why did it change? Why was the change warranted? Holmes |
||||||
5 | Is Belief in the Trinity Required? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 230157 | ||
The Doctrine of the Trinity has the following elements: 1. God is one, but exists in three distinct persons, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 2. The three are eternal. 3. The three are co-equal. Should church membership require belief in the Trinity and the above three elements? Does salvation require belief in the Trinity and the above three elements? Examples would be a person who believes in the Holy Spirit, not as a separate person, but as the power of God the Father or a person who believes that the Son is God, but not co-equal with God the Father. Thank you, Holmes |
||||||
6 | Is Belief in the Trinity Required? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 230186 | ||
Hi ewg1938, Thank you for directly answering the two questions I asked. It is obvious that your answer to both is no. Thanks, Holmes |
||||||
7 | Is Belief in the Trinity Required? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 230188 | ||
Hi justme, You obviously have different beliefs from ewg1938 on the subject of the Trinity. It would seem reasonable then for you to directly answer the two questions I asked. Thanks, Holmes |
||||||
8 | Is Belief in the Trinity Required? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 230190 | ||
Hi Beja, Your exchange of scriptures with ewg1938 was very interesting. I appreciate your comments and use of scripture. I would like to see your answers to the two questions that I asked. Thanks, Holmes |
||||||
9 | Is Belief in the Trinity Required? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 230191 | ||
Hi Searcher, Do you think that belief in the Doctrine of the Trinity and the elements as stated should be required for church membership and is it necessary for salvation? Thanks, Holmes |
||||||
10 | Is Belief in the Trinity Required? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 230210 | ||
Hi Beja, Thank you for your thoughts. I think your answer in regards to church membership is clear. Your answer is yes, belief in the Trinity, and all of the elements thereof, should be required before a person can become a member of the church. I believe this is the actual policy of most Protestant churches. Your answer as to salvation is murky. My question is easily answered yes or no. There is no gray area. So let me rephrase the question. A person believes that Jesus is the Son of God the Father. That Jesus was crucified for our sins, was buried and arose from the dead after 3 days, ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. The same person believes in the Holy Spirit, but as the spirit of God the Father and not as a separate person. Is that person denied salvation because he does not believe that the Holy Spirit is a separate person? Holmes |
||||||
11 | Is Belief in the Trinity Required? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 230215 | ||
Hi Beja, I appreciate your attempts to answer the question. This seems to me to be very important, a matter of salvation. So let me rephrase the questions to see if I can get a yes or no, then you can explain all you want. Please do not read anything into the questions beyond what is asked. A person believes in the Holy Spirit, but as the spirit of God the Father and not as a separate person. The Doctrine of the Trinity is explained to him and he rejects that the Holy Spirit is a separate person. He does not reject anything else about the Doctrine. Could that person be denied salvation solely because he does not believe that the Holy Spirit is a separate person? A person believes that Jesus is not co-equal with God the Father. The Doctrine of the Trinity is explained to him and he rejects that Jesus is co-equal to God the Father. He is not denying that Jesus is God or any other part of the Doctrine. Could that person be denied salvation solely because he does not believe that Jesus and God the Father are co-equal? Thanks, Holmes |
||||||
12 | Is Belief in the Trinity Required? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 230222 | ||
Hi Beja, You wrote: “With regards to the Christ question you are going to have to clarify. In my ears you are saying contradictory remarks. They are acknowledging that Jesus is God yet not equal? You'd have to explain in what sense He is God and in what sense He is not equal. To me you are saying, lets begin with assuming there is a square circle. I can't get around the assumptions of the case in order to be able to answer you.” In what sense is Jesus God? I don’t think there is any disagreement here. In what sense is Jesus not equal to the Father? In the sense that Jesus stated this Himself and that He has a God and that God is His Father. Are there any scriptures that state that the Father or Holy Spirit have a God? Can you admit that some may read these verses and conclude that God the Father is greater than Jesus the Son, who is also God? Was Jesus making a contradictory remark and assuming there is a square circle? John: 14:28 “I go to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.” John: 20:17 “I ascend to My Father and your Father, and My God and your God.” Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" and again in verse 17: "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him." I hope this helps you get around the assumptions so that you can answer the question, that is, must one believe that God the Father and Jesus are equal to gain salvation? Holmes |
||||||
13 | Is Belief in the Trinity Required? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 230229 | ||
Hi Beja, OK, I forgive you for being wrong. No predetermined course, just a couple of simple questions. It seems to me that these scriptures are speaking of authority. If the Father is greater in authority, then they are not co-equal. Or is there something in the Doctrine that I am missing? Is there an exception for authority? Holmes |
||||||
14 | Is Belief in the Trinity Required? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 230231 | ||
Beja, Thank you for your thoughts. Holmes |
||||||
15 | Is Belief in the Trinity Required? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 230261 | ||
Hi lionheart, You wrote: “Would you please then share scripture where it says the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are not co-equal.” In my note of November 10 I offered the following scripture: John: 14:28 “I go to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.” John: 20:17 “I ascend to My Father and your Father, and My God and your God.” Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" and again in verse 17: "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him." In addition, consider Matthew 28:18 “And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “ All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” Or John 10:29 “My Father, which gave them Me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of My Father's hand.” God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are both Gods. Logic dictates that they can be either “co-equal” or God the Father is greater. They cannot be both! So my question remains. If a person does not believe that the two are “co-equal” as stated in the Doctrine of the Trinity, will that person be denied salvation? Holmes |
||||||
16 | Is Belief in the Trinity Required? | Bible general Archive 4 | Holmes | 230283 | ||
Hi Tim, It is an interesting argument that God the Father was only the God of the Lord Jesus Christ during a 33-year span while Jesus was alive as a man. Also, that this is the only time that God the Father was greater than the Son. Sounds like they were “co-equal” except when they weren’t. However, I do not see this supported by scripture. John 6:38 “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” This was, of course, pre-incarnate and clearly shows a line of authority from the Father to the Son. 1 Corinthians 11:3 “But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ. This is post-incarnate and the line of authority remains. I see the relationship between the Father and the Son as constant. And when Christ was here, he was “God with us.” None of this diminishes Christ one iota. What brings Him honor and praise is His absolute submission to the Father. This is the lesson for us, the path that Christ followed is the one we are to follow. Holmes |
||||||
17 | age of Issac during sacrifice | OT general | Holmes | 228258 | ||
Hi dnqualls, You asked, “How old was Issac when Abraham was going to sacrifice him for God?” The short answer is 30 years old. Gal. 3:16-17 “Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and his Seed. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as referring to many, but rather to one, “And to your Seed,” that is, Christ.” What I am saying is this: the Law, which came four hundred and thirty years later, does not invalidate a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to nullify the promise. Exodus 12:41 (Note: The Law was given shortly after the exodus.) “At the end of the 430 years, even that very day, all the hosts of the Lord went out of Egypt.” The exodus out of Egypt occurred on the day of the Passover, exactly 430 years after an important event, the giving of the covenant. But which covenant, at which time? The term “Seed” as used in this context, meaning Jesus Christ, is not found until Gen. 22: 18: “And in your Seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed and bless themselves, because you have heard and obeyed My voice.” What had Abraham heard and obeyed? This was right after Abraham had shown his intent to offer Isaac as a burnt offering to the Lord. However, Isaac was passed over. 430 years later the Israelites were passed over in Egypt. Later, again on the anniversary of this date, Christ became our Passover Lamb. Genesis 15:13 God said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not theirs, where they will be enslaved and oppressed four hundred years.” So what happened 30 years later, thirty years after the covenant and after the Passover of Isaac? The birth of Jacob-Israel, who would be a stranger dwelling as a temporary resident in Canaan and later in Egypt, where his descendants (known by his name) would be mistreated and enslaved. Genesis 26:26 “. . .so his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was sixty years old when she gave birth to them.” This also means that Isaac was 30 years old when he was offered. A “young man” (Gen 22:5) who died when he was 180 years old (Gen 35:29). For your consideration, Holmes |
||||||
18 | Creation of moon. | Gen 1:1 | Holmes | 227605 | ||
On the fourth day when God said “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens,” He was allowing those lights to become visible from the surface of the earth, not to just divide the day from the night, but also as signs for the seasons and for days and years. The creation of the sun, moon and stars as a source of the light was an expansion of what God had created “in the beginning.” “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” “In the beginning” is the period of time before the first day. God allowed filtered light upon the surface of the earth on the first day. He “let there be light,” He did not create light on the first day or the fourth day. There could not be a first day until God allowed the light to reach the surface of the earth because a day consisted of an evening and a morning. For your consideration, Holmes |
||||||
19 | Did God create light twice? | Gen 1:3 | Holmes | 229695 | ||
Hi SHST, What are the differences between Gen 1:3 and Gen 1:15? On the face of these scriptures there seems to be a contradiction. However, they are in harmony. It is necessary to understand, however, the correct sequence of events and not to misread what is actually being said. 1. – “In the beginning” is that period of time BEFORE the first day and stretches back into eternity when there was God and the Word (John 1:1-3). The first day did not begin until God said, “Let there be light” (Gen. 1:3). Therefore, it is clear that the heavens (universe) and earth (planet) existed prior to the first day. This would include the sun, moon, stars and light. Genesis states clearly that a day consisted of an evening and a morning. This required light for this purpose (verse 5). Since the planet earth and the universe existed prior to the light of verse 3, they also existed prior to the first day. How could it be otherwise? There was darkness over the surface of the deep, that is, the waters which covered the earth. It does not say that there was darkness anywhere else. In fact, God had made a “thick darkness its (the earth’s) swaddling band.” (Job 38: 9) The term “swaddling band” implies that there was light outside of this band, otherwise it wouldn’t be a band. Why would God place a “thick darkness” over the waters of the deep on the first day if the first thing that God did was to “let there be light”? 2. – Before God created the earth, He created the Angels. Yet, when the cornerstone of the earth was laid, “the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy.” (Job 38:7) 3. – In verse 3, God says “LET there be light.” The only purpose stated was to make days. It does not say he created or made the light at that time, but that he allowed the light. The next thing God did, on day 2, was to separate the waters, putting water vapors into the atmosphere around the earth. It would seem that this light was like that on an overcast day, when we cannot see the sun, moon or stars. 4. - Then God separated the earth from the seas and allowed the earth to bring forth vegetation. It appears that the earth already contained the necessary seeds. Note that God let the earth do this, but He “planted” the Garden of Eden. Gen 2: 8 In verse 14 God again states “let there be lights.” This time the lights are made visible. They are for additional purposes as signs, seasons, for days and for years. Again, it does not say God created or made the lights at the time, but allowed them to be visible. Verse 16 is an explanation and expansion of verse 1, the creation of the heavens (universe), which was completed “in the beginning”. For your consideration, Holmes |
||||||
20 | I would like an explination of Geneis 6. | Gen 6:1 | Holmes | 228444 | ||
(Genesis 6:1-4) Now it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them, that the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves of all whom they chose. And the Lord said, "My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, for he is indeed flesh; yet his days shall be one hundred and twenty years." There were giants on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men and they bore children to them. Those were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown. You wrote: - “What has to be recognized is that there was no 'godly line of Seth'. Seth's descendants were as ungodly as Cain's.” Please note the Godly line of Seth: Genesis 4:26 To Seth, to him also a son was born; and he called his name Enosh. Then men began to call upon the name of the LORD. Luke 3:38 . . . the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God. You wrote: - “Why on earth should a line which was to be largely destroyed for sin be called 'sons of God'? And why should their subsequent offspring have been so unique as to be 'men of renown'?” Does it make more sense that demons should be called “Sons of God?” You wrote: - “The only way to remove the effects of these unions was total destruction.” Ever heard of Goliath? Guess that destruction was not total! Read the verses carefully. It says there were giants in those days and also afterward, mighty men, men of renown. It does not say they were the result of the sons of God being united with the daughters of men, but actually existed before that time. The LORD said, “My Spirit shall not strive with MAN forever,” not Man-Demons. Women are human and angels are spirit beings, angels cannot cohabit or reproduce with women. Each kind is to produce after it’s own kind. Do angels reproduce? For your consideration, Holmes |
||||||
Result pages: [ 1 2 3 ] Next > Last [3] >> |