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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: John Pilgrim Ordered by Verse |
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1 | Searching for the truth | NT general Archive 1 | John Pilgrim | 115437 | ||
Dear FYTRobert, Matthew 18:21-22 Peter had a definite rationale for saying "seven times." The Jews had ruled that one could only be forgiven three times, but never a fourth. Realizing Jesus would show more mercy than the Jews, he must have thought seven times was more than fair. Christ's response shows how important forgiveness is. "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven" (verse 22). He means that we are not to limit our forgiveness to a specific number of times. As often as someone offends us and asks forgiveness, we should extend it. Further, even if he does not ask forgiveness, we should forgive him and treat him properly, setting the right example. (John Reid) |
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2 | Did OT saints have Holy Spirit within? | Joel 2:28 | John Pilgrim | 114239 | ||
Ps 51:11 Do not cast me away from Your presence And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Dear Sir Pent, What are your thoughts on the above? John Pilgrim |
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3 | Can anyone else answer this question? | Joel 2:28 | John Pilgrim | 114724 | ||
"In the Old Testament, the Spirit came upon individuals of God's choosing. John the Baptist was the ONLY person prior to Christ's death and ressurection who was described as full of the Holy Spirit - from before birth.(Lk 1:15) Yet, could the Spirit be withdrawn? I suspect so." Dear Sir Pent, What is your basis for suspecting the Holy Spirit could withdraw? I believe that the OT saints were saved in the same way as we have: By grace through faith. The diffence is that they were looking forward twords Calvary while we look back. PS This is my 2nd time around as a user on this forum. For reasons I would not care to go into publicly, I now prefer greater annonimnity. John Pilgrim |
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4 | Can anyone else answer this question? | Joel 2:28 | John Pilgrim | 114957 | ||
Dear Hank, For reasons of my own, I rather not say. Suffice it to say...Lockman is aware of my change in user name and has expressed no concern regarding it. John |
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5 | Can you explain 'days will be shortened' | Matt 24:22 | John Pilgrim | 114739 | ||
The "Elect" are the spiritual seed of Abraham. "Days shortend", in my opinion, means that God reduced the number of days and not the lenghth of each day. Election of Grace - The Scripture speaks (1) of the election of individuals to office or to honour and privilege, e.g., Abraham, Jacob, Saul, David, Solomon, were all chosen by God for the positions they held; so also were the apostles. (2) There is also an election of nations to special privileges, e.g., the Hebrews (Deut. 7:6; Rom. 9:4). (3) But in addition there is an election of individuals to eternal life (2 Thess. 2:13; Eph. 1:4; 1 Pet. 1:2; John 13:18). The ground of this election to salvation is the good pleasure of God (Eph. 1:5, 11; Matt. 11:25, 26; John 15:16, 19). God claims the right so to do (Rom. 9:16, 21). It is not conditioned on faith or repentance, but is of soverign grace (Rom. 11:4-6; Eph. 1:3-6). All that pertain to salvation, the means (Eph. 2:8; 2 Thess. 2:13) as well as the end, are of God (Acts 5:31; 2 Tim. 2:25; 1 Cor. 1:30; Eph. 2:5, 10). Faith and repentance and all other graces are the exercises of a regenerated soul; and regeneration is God's work, a "new creature." Men are elected "to salvation," "to the adoption of sons," "to be holy and without blame before him in love" (2 Thess. 2:13; Gal. 4:4, 5; Eph. 1:4). The ultimate end of election is the praise of God's grace (Eph. 1:6, 12). John Pilgrim |
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6 | Can you explain 'days will be shortened' | Matt 24:22 | John Pilgrim | 114805 | ||
Dear Brother Colin, I think it wise (lest we stumble over the rule regarding "Debates") to avoid inflammatory labels such as "Hyper-Calvinist". Perhaps the best course would be to rephrase your question. I will say that Paul certainly made plain his view of God's sovereignty over mankind in chapt 9. John |
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7 | Can you explain 'days will be shortened' | Matt 24:22 | John Pilgrim | 114818 | ||
Colin, The absolute sovereignty of God and the responsibility of man are both taught in Scripture. Reason alone has not led me to a resolution. It is a paradox beyond my ken. On a personal level, I believe that all things have their wellspring in the will of God. Nevertheless, I am responsible, as an adopted son of God, to obey His commands. As an old scottish lady was purported to say about eternal assurance, "It's easier felt than tell't. :-) John |
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8 | Can you explain 'days will be shortened' | Matt 24:22 | John Pilgrim | 114860 | ||
The problem is that faith does not rhyme with "tell't". Are feelings are God given as well. Joy, guilt etc. We have faith, and, we experience as a feeling as well as a fact. Feelings that are in harmony with God's Word are essential to healthy spirituality. We feel the love of God and respond with loving emotions. Sorry for the brevity of my responses. Sweat of the brow for bread keeps calling. John |
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9 | but amount of trib days is given in Rev | Matt 24:22 | John Pilgrim | 114873 | ||
I'm Sorry, in truth, I don't have an answer to your question. From my theological perspective (amillenial) we are in the tribulation, and have been since the ascention of Jesus into Heaven. The next significant event for which I am looking is the return of Christ as the conquering King. Maranatha, John Pilgrim |
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10 | Can you explain 'days will be shortened' | Matt 24:22 | John Pilgrim | 115443 | ||
Dear Colin, Brooks hit the nail on the head. Thanks for the link. Consider the fact that we are no longer depraved sons of our father the devil; that our hearts of stone have been replaced with hearts of flesh; that old things have passed away and we have been made new creatures in Christ. The furthest thing from my mind was a touchy-feely type of theology. Nevertheless, God has given us emotions for a reason. Emotions are good when they are moved by moral and spiritual truth. Guilt (for instance) may not be pleasent, but where would we be without it? Let's not through out the baaby with the bath water. :-) John |
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11 | what is back sliding | Luke 6:46 | John Pilgrim | 138523 | ||
Dear mslong46, You said "Backsliding is neglecting God and the things of God. It can be to a point where you could lose your salvation if you are not careful." In my experience as a christian I have often neglected God and the things of God. I must confess that if it were not for His grace, I certainly would have been cast out into the darkness. Thank God that I am not saved by deeds of righteousness that I perform! Gal 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. I utterly despise my sinfulness and yet not a day goes by that I do not fall far short of perfection (A gross understatement). In fact...my righteousness is but filthy rags. I've come to realize that if I actually find that I have done anything pleasing to God, that it was not ME... but it was Christ in me. I spent many years trying to be a "good" christian. I failed. Today, I trust in Christ alone. He is my righteousness. God Bless, John Pilgrim |
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12 | what is back sliding | Luke 6:46 | John Pilgrim | 138529 | ||
Dear Janae, Thanks for your post. Rom 8:27 and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Rom 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. God Bless, John |
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13 | What about "The Passion of the Christ"? | Luke 24:14 | John Pilgrim | 114091 | ||
1 Cor 8:9 But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. Dear Rowdy, I appreciate your zeal. This movie may indeed provide an opening to share the gospel. However, some christians have 2nd commandment concerns. For them to view any movie that depicts Christ as an image would violate their conscience, and for a christian to act against consience is (for him) sin. John Pilgrim |
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14 | Who to blame for killing Jesus? | Luke 24:26 | John Pilgrim | 115278 | ||
Throughout the ages wicked men, have mis-used the crucifixtion, turning it into polital tool to perscute the Jews. Many Jews worry that such a graphic depiction of Christ's torture and death will only add fuel to the fire. The fact that Gibson's family holds some strange ideas concerning the holocaust is another concern of those who are already worried. They have a legitimate reason for voicing their concerns, as do some Bible believing christians who object to having words put into the mouth of our Lord which we have no evidence from Scripture that He ever uttered. John Pilgrim |
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15 | Was God reluctant to send Jesus? | Luke 24:26 | John Pilgrim | 115283 | ||
Reluctant: Striving against; opposed in desire; unwilling; disinclined; loth (Webster) 1 Sam 15:29 "Also the Glory of Israel will not lie or change His mind; for He is not a man that He should change His mind." The idea of God wavering is a sentimental notion that fails to take into consideration God's immutabilty; Our God never changes. The crucifixtion had existed in the mind of God throughout eternity. This does not minimize the fact that The Godhead suffered beyond the capacity that any movie, can even begin to portray. In my opinion, the physical pain which Jesus endured, though horrific, pales in comparison to His becoming sin for us and experiencing the absolute despair of being seperated from the Father. We cannot even imagine the suffering experieced by the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. All on behalf of wicked sinners. John John |
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16 | John Reformed - Who is Gibson's family? | Luke 24:26 | John Pilgrim | 115284 | ||
I'm sorry I replied. This is leading us away from the purpose of studying God's Word. John |
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17 | Judas not to be condemned? | Luke 24:26 | John Pilgrim | 115287 | ||
True Christians do not blame the Jews for Calvary.The sad fact is that men, having agendas that have nothing to do with christian orthodoxy, twist the Scripture to gain politcal power. They are enemies of the Cross of Christ. In olden times they were called "mere professers". They professed faith in Christ but they were weeds planted by Satan among the wheat. |
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18 | Who is responsible for killing Jesus? | Luke 24:26 | John Pilgrim | 115418 | ||
Acts 4:27,28 "For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose predestined to occur. Dear Jeff, The Bible indicates that all men (Jews and Gentiles alike) were responsible. It also informs them that God Himself predestined everything that occured! To single out the Jews as a race is a travesty of justice. Not all Jews called for Christ's death anymore than did all Gentiles. The crucifixion was planned by God and carried out by wicked men. They meant it for evil but God meant it for good. Now who are we to hold responsible? John |
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19 | A distinction without a difference? | 1 Cor 12:10 | John Pilgrim | 115138 | ||
Dear Ed, please don't take my post as "gotcha!". My intention is to take this opportunity try to get you to see how it feels to have beloved doctrines suppressed and your own motives impugned by brothers who hold opposing pre-suppositions. The Pentecostal doctrine of tongues has been discussed very often on the forum. It could easily be said to reflect a pushing of a denominational bias. Don't get me wrong Ed, I respect your right to engage in whatever aspect of Scripture which you believe will glorify God and lead to knowing God as He has revealed Himself to in the Bible. What I want to know is this; Why was my topic on election subject to censure, yet your topic is not subject to the same? ID# 114949 "John The debate you seem bent on perpetuating has been ongoing for 500 years. Minds greater than ours have not been able to reconcile various scriptures on the subject to the satisfaction of both sides. So what is the point? Are we so prideful to think we have the answer? This topic has been discussed and re-discussed on this forum with no results other than anger and hurt feelings. Many a good contributor has left the forum over what has taken place in the name of this debate. In the name of Christian unity I ask you and all involved to refrain from further debate on this subject. EdB Please Ed, tell how the discussion of tongues is within the guidelines, but election is a violation of the same. In hope of a resolution, John |
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20 | A distinction without a difference? | 1 Cor 12:10 | John Pilgrim | 115173 | ||
Excuse me Kalos... but your poll seems rather skewed. Should'nt we compare apples with apples :-) tongues as compared with election. "calvin" covers quite a bit of territory...don't you think? I mention election 82 times. Which proves...what? Now we're polling each other for the sake of establishing orthodoxy? How poll-itically correct. The lenghts we will go to...amazin' John |
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