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1 | What is the context of 1 Timothy 6:3? | Not Specified | InGodITrust | 188194 | ||
M.Royal, Question: M.Royal, I have been looking at all the responses you've gotton since your initial question. I think they and perhaps you have strayed from the context of 1 Timothy 6:3....... Secondly, do you have a specific question regarding the context of 1 Tim 6:3? The context of 1 Tim 6:3 is basically the first two verses. This has to do with Christian respect and obedience to our (today) employers since none of us today are slaves. Verse three would say to us today to obey and loyally respect our employer as if we are serving Christ. The warning in 1 Timothy chapter six is not to pay attention to false teachers who would tell us, or give us, teaching that goes against what Christ taught regarding or service to those in charge or over us. As far as other verses related to "the doctrine of Christ," these have to do with His deity or Lordship in salvation. With regards to all the teachings of the Apostles, as others have indicated (especially in our day and age) your "best foot forward" is all God would ask of you or any of us. Is all the various doctrines taught today confusing and many misleading? "What an understatment!" As others have indicated, the Holy Spirit and much prayer is all that is required. God is not asking us to fret over whether or not "all our doctrines are PERFECT." If you are His child, He will lead you and does not require all you know and do to be "flawless." Hope this helps, did not intend to get in the middle of all this, but when trying to understand Scripture it's "context, context, context." Let me know, InGodITrust |
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Question: Hello, You old timers probibly thought I went away ..and maybe hoped I would.. for good! Hi Cheri... Got a good question, one that I need the help on; Been introduced to Team National. A Multilevel marketing company...PROBLEM! After much research I have settled many questions concerning the value of their membership. The cost, a whopping 2195.00 Knowing full well, although I can't put my finger on many of the verses, God warns us about making money the easy way, which I'm not. Problem; The concept is one of a co-op which will entitle me to savings on many purchases over the years. Depending on how much I spend (another Biblical issue)will reflect how soon I get my money back. I will have to borrow the 2195.00 but am promiced by my sponsor that I will get my money back within a week or two if my referals buy into the program with their 2195.00 (on my recommendation) Although their discounted purchasing program seems o.k. it is the assurance of my... money back... and the possibility that I will make money off my referals which means if they too sell their friends into the program (and of course they too may have to borrow the money)that I would (could) be responsible for leading many (personally) into this whole scheme. O.K... So, I feel uneasy about the Pure Biblical Idea of such a scenerio. I am not looking for an easy buck or a get rich quick deal but have spiritual reservations about involving others (Love your neighbor as yourself)in such a... borrow to save... and then a get your friends to do likewise ...situation. Please......just mature SOLID Biblical advise. I have more than enough common sense to see the red flags if they truly due exist. InGodITrust |
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5 | Take up another's offense or not? | Not Specified | InGodITrust | 206139 | ||
Been searching for this verse, I use the NASB. Basically it says, "Do not take up the offense of another." Meaning, if a friend or relative etc. has suffered an offense against them then we are not to be offened (per-say) toward that individual. Not that we should not advise but do not "take up for them." We all have a tendency to be critical or be offended when someone we care about has been. Please help, I know I have seen the verse before. Thanks, InGodITrust |
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6 | ... | Bible general Archive 4 | InGodITrust | 200844 | ||
Hello, You old timers probibly thought I went away ..and maybe hoped I would.. for good! Hi Cheri... Got a good question, one that I need the help on; Been introduced to Team National. A Multilevel marketing company...PROBLEM! After much research I have settled many questions concerning the value of their membership. The cost, a whopping 2195.00 Knowing full well, although I can't put my finger on many of the verses, God warns us about making money the easy way, which I'm not. Problem; The concept is one of a co-op which will entitle me to savings on many purchases over the years. Depending on how much I spend (another Biblical issue)will reflect how soon I get my money back. I will have to borrow the 2195.00 but am promiced by my sponsor that I will get my money back within a week or two if my referals buy into the program with their 2195.00 (on my recommendation) Although their discounted purchasing program seems o.k. it is the assurance of my... money back... and the possibility that I will make money off my referals which means if they too sell their friends into the program (and of course they too may have to borrow the money)that I would (could) be responsible for leading many (personally) into this whole scheme. O.K... So, I feel uneasy about the Pure Biblical Idea of such a scenerio. I am not looking for an easy buck or a get rich quick deal but have spiritual reservations about involving others (Love your neighbor as yourself)in such a... borrow to save... and then a get your friends to do likewise ...situation. Please......just mature SOLID Biblical advise. I have more than enough common sense to see the red flags if they truly due exist. InGodITrust |
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7 | ... | Bible general Archive 4 | InGodITrust | 200848 | ||
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8 | ... | Bible general Archive 4 | InGodITrust | 200855 | ||
Question: Hello, You old timers probibly thought I went away ..and maybe hoped I would.. for good! Hi Cheri... Got a good question, one that I need the help on; Been introduced to Team National. A Multilevel marketing company...PROBLEM! After much research I have settled many questions concerning the value of their membership. The cost, a whopping 2195.00 Knowing full well, although I can't put my finger on many of the verses, God warns us about making money the easy way, which I'm not. Problem; The concept is one of a co-op which will entitle me to savings on many purchases over the years. Depending on how much I spend (another Biblical issue)will reflect how soon I get my money back. I will have to borrow the 2195.00 but am promiced by my sponsor that I will get my money back within a week or two if my referals buy into the program with their 2195.00 (on my recommendation) Although their discounted purchasing program seems o.k. it is the assurance of my... money back... and the possibility that I will make money off my referals which means if they too sell their friends into the program (and of course they too may have to borrow the money)that I would (could) be responsible for leading many (personally) into this whole scheme. O.K... So, I feel uneasy about the Pure Biblical Idea of such a scenerio. I am not looking for an easy buck or a get rich quick deal but have spiritual reservations about involving others (Love your neighbor as yourself)in such a... borrow to save... and then a get your friends to do likewise ...situation. Please......just mature SOLID Biblical advise. I have more than enough common sense to see the red flags if they truly due exist. InGodITrust |
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9 | Take up another's offense or not? | Bible general Archive 4 | InGodITrust | 206151 | ||
Been searching for this verse, I use the NASB. Basically it says, "Do not take up the offense of another." Meaning, if a friend or relative etc. has suffered an offense against them then we are not to be offened (per-say) toward that individual. Not that we should not advise but do not "take up for them." We all have a tendency to be critical or be offended when someone we care about has been. Please help, I know I have seen the verse before. Thanks, InGodITrust |
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10 | Take up another's offense or not? | Bible general Archive 4 | InGodITrust | 206153 | ||
Hello Cheri, Thanks for the response, but sorry not what I am looking for. I am so sure I read the verse, even stopping to ponder on it. If you think of 1 Cor 13 it makes perfect sense to not "take up an offense that is not yours." I think I saw the verse when I was researching for my book. It may be in the Psalms or Proverbs. I tried my exhaustive concordance without result. If you stop to think about it when you hear of or experience a friend or loved one being offended most ofton we know only one side of the story. Ofton throughout my life time I have taken up someone elses offense (becoming irritated or down right mad at them) only to find out I did not know the whole story and it was at the very least a complete "one sided version by the offendee) Well, anyone else willing to help or suggest, let me know. God Bless, InGodITrust |
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11 | Take up another's offense or not? | Bible general Archive 4 | InGodITrust | 206154 | ||
Hello Cheri, Thanks for the response, but sorry not what I am looking for. I am so sure I read the verse, even stopping to ponder on it. If you think of 1 Cor 13 it makes perfect sense to not "take up an offense that is not yours." I think I saw the verse when I was researching for my book. It may be in the Psalms or Proverbs. I tried my exhaustive concordance without result. If you stop to think about it when you hear of or experience a friend or loved one being offended most ofton we know only one side of the story. Ofton throughout my life time I have taken up someone elses offense (becoming irritated or down right mad at them) only to find out I did not know the whole story and it was at the very least a complete "one sided version by the offendee) Well, anyone else willing to help or suggest, let me know. God Bless, InGodITrust |
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12 | Take up another's offense or not? | Bible general Archive 4 | InGodITrust | 206175 | ||
Thank you Val, However, I still am quite certain that I had read a specific verse that said, "Do not take up an offense that occured to someone else." Was hoping that someone out there recalls that verse and/or knows where it is. Again, thanks InGodITrust |
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13 | defiling bodies by eating meat? | Bible general Archive 3 | InGodITrust | 187943 | ||
Angel72, As Moran61 said, "what scripture are you referring to? If you are talking in general then defiling ones body has more to do with sexual sins. They are many out there that would tell you "all kinds of stuff." And, of course, are we talking about a New Testament issue or an Old Testament issue as there would be a different frame of reference? Looking forward to your response. InGodITrust |
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14 | once saved always saved | Bible general Archive 3 | InGodITrust | 188185 | ||
Eric, Could you please describe what you meant by "I denounced the Holy Spirit? The very fact you are asking implies a (genuine) desire to seek an answer. We are here to help resolve the issue and privileged to try to help. InGodITrust |
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15 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | InGodITrust | 188224 | ||
Matt 6:33, One of my favorite verses, Matthew 6:33.... I would like to add my thoughts to your question of, "can Satan read our thoughts." I realize the Bible does not specifically say yes or no. But think about it, only human beings have a mouth, tongue, vocal cords, and so on; spiritual beings do not of which Satan is one. Second Corinthians 4:4 states, "the god of this world has blinded their minds..." indicating that Satan can/has put thoughts in human minds. To me it is obvious that all spiritual beings communicate (or can) without the use of a "tongue." Well, how then do they communicate if they do not have vocal cords and a tongue? It seems obvious they communicate telepathically. If this is so, I would suggest they can read our thoughts, whether believer or unbeliever. I have walked with God over 40 years and am very conservative and cautious. This is strictly "my opinion" and just that, an opinion. However, I base this on many many years of observation with both myself and others. Again, it is just my observation; But, how else do "spiritual beings communicate?" And, are we also going to say that "God can not or does not read our thougts?" The scriptures clearly say He does, and if so, there is nothing to indicate in scripture that other spiritual beings can not. Psalm 139:4 says, "even before there was a word on my tongue, behold, O Lord, Thou dost know it all." Interesting isn't it............? Your thougts? (or anyone else....) InGodITrust |
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16 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | InGodITrust | 188227 | ||
WOS, Thankyou for your response. Please forgive me if you think I put God the Father in the same category as "other spiritual creations." I certainly did not intend that interpretation. My thought was "all spiritual beings," including the Trinity. I was very careful to simply convey thoughts I have had over many years about how spiritual beings, those of the Christian view, communicate and/or obtain knowledge of human activity. Personally, circumstances in my own life lead me to believe that demonic forces can read our thoughts. I have experienced what I thought to be misleading answers to prayer because I had prayed silently, in my heart, then, to have circumstances go contrary to what I thought "God" told me. I have since learned to trust God whole-heartedly in circumstances. I am fully convienced that only God has full and absolute control over circumstances. I do not put faith in what others, nor anything else, say or do, in them selves. I always know how God is leading by and through daily circumstances. Again, personally, I do think demonic forces can read our thoughts. I absolutely make no claim that it is supported through scripture,just as I already stated. I would rather error on the side of caution and take the assumptive postion that thoughts can be read or understood by the enemy than to assume the enemy can not. I believe it is safe to "make the assumption" that it is so rather than make an assumption they can not. I believe the wisest position is never to trust the carnal mind with it's thoughts or obviously thoughts that come and go. I see no harm in taking this postion then to assume satanic forces can not read our thoughts as that would be to fail "to safe guard this vital area." As a rule of thumb anytime scripture is not "absolutely clear," it is wise to take the safest course available. Hope this clarifies why I brought all this up.... InGodITrust |
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17 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | InGodITrust | 188609 | ||
BradK, Yes, I agree, "why belabor," however, it would be better to, in this case, to give the enemy too much credit, than not too. "If" Satan can, I believe, it is better to have an awareness of the possibility than to ignore. "If" we take the position Satan "can not" it could cause us all to take an assumptive position that could lead to leaving ourselves vunerable. Do you understand what I am saying? I have heard many say he can not, so they assume their thoughts are "protected." If they indeed are not protected it could lead to confusion and allow the enemy to "take advantage of our ignorance." Please...........understand....in this case, my only prayer is that my fellow believers take a defensive posture. I love you all... I have been away from the forum for a week as my wife, Teena, only 55 years old died last Sunday May 6, 2007 God Bless all InGodITrust |
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18 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | InGodITrust | 188636 | ||
Azure and BradK, Thankyou both so much, I love the poem, please keep myself and my two sons Derek and Daren in your prayers. Today I went to work, a job I have only had for five working days, then after our sales meeting, the owner called me into his office and said "it just won't work." He said I could make allot of money and make him money also, that I was a great guy but I irritate him and he just can't deal with me. Your fired... I pray God that my unwavering faith in God after loosing my wife 8 days ago of which he asked me "all the details of how she died in my 16 year old son's arms on the side of the highway," as I earlier this morning shared with him my faith in Christ. He said "I know your going through a lot right now but I don't need the irritation."... "You just rub me wrong and I don't have to put up with it." Yes........God is so very gracious and continues to be...God Bless His Name..... I know I had better honor my forum name of "InGodITrust," but had no idea that the Lord I serve would ask so much of me. InGodITrust...........Yes I will.......... Thank you and keep us in your prayers InGodITrust |
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19 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | InGodITrust | 188638 | ||
St.John, God bless and thank you so much. Yes, so far my strength in the Lord is "unbelievable." To God be the credit and glory, I assure you, it is a miracle of God as "only He could do." It is so unthinkable and unimaginable as my wife Teena was literally "irreplacable." By the way, all my dear friends in Christ on the forum, in a bit of humor, don't ever say to the Lord, "God, I am no Job, no even in the same galaxy as Job." I have said this over the years in times of desperation. Not that God would or will but that is one prayer I could wish unsaid! The Lord has never left me nor forsaken me in my past trials and sorrows and I continue to hope and pray that I will continue steadfast....... God Bless InGodITrust |
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20 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | InGodITrust | 188648 | ||
Cheri, Thank you, one of my favorite songs. My hope and prayer is to take "all of life's sorrows" and use them to encourage others. Isn't this exactly what Jesus and then later the apostles did? "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and He will add all things unto you. Therefore, take no thought for tomarrow, for tomarrow will care for itself. Each day has enough troubles of its own." Matthew 6:33,34 "In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Love you all..... InGodITrust |
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