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1 | Are all sins equal and delt with the sam | Not Specified | MPierce | 78908 | ||
Matthew 28:30 "But I say to you that who ever looks at a woman to lust for her has already commited adultry with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you, for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right had causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; Now here is where I need some clarification. If looking at a woman in a lustful way, is a sin? Then why stop there, why not go all the way with her and commite the adultry? Why not go all the way if "a sin is a sin"? Are all sins equal and delt with the same way? | ||||||
2 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | Not Specified | MPierce | 79402 | ||
I have a question as to how and when a person is saved. What exactly must a person do inorder to be saved? Some people tell me that you must go before the chruch alter and profess Jesus Christ as your lord and saviour. I've also been told that making this profession where 3 or more gather in his name, will also save someone. Also, what about if one was Catholic from birth and went through the various practices of the Catholic religion up until adulthood. Then began practicing another religion. Was that person saved as a Catholic or were they never saved? I find this all very confusing. There is nothing worse than someone calling you a non-Christian when you thought you were. | ||||||
3 | A bit confused regarding tongues | Not Specified | MPierce | 79493 | ||
After reading at great lengths the many post regarding speaking in tongues, I find myself a bit confused. Having spoken to a friend of mine, who shortly after being Baptised, was being pursuaded by a fellow Christian to speak in tongues. I am now left with questions. First, was speaking in tongues meant for the people of that time? Does tongues mean, "speaking in a language other than your own?" Or is tongues a heavenly language? From the posts I read, it is my understanding that tongues are for believers and non-believers. Can the speaking of tongues be taught to other Christians? And if so, how would one know if what they are being taught or hearing is the true "tongues"? It would make more sense to me, for one to be given the "Gift" to speak in other languages other than their own. Having such a gift would perhaps enable a Christian to speak the word of God to those who speak, Spanish, French, etc. In doing so, both believers and non believer would hear the word. In the learning that I am doing, I am finding that a great deal of what is written is somewhat difficult to apply fulling in this time. Maybe I am wrong. But that is another post for a later time. Please keep in mind that I feel that all of you are my teachers and I welcome everyones views and opinions. God Bless you all. | ||||||
4 | Struggling with a divorce | Not Specified | MPierce | 82196 | ||
I have been reading the many posts regarding divorce. However, I have not really found what I was looking for. This is what I am struggling with. Let me begin with saying that my husband and I have already divorced. We were dating for almost 11yrs before we married, we had a child out of wed-lock and prior to her birth we did live together in sin. It was a very difficult relationship, I had 2 children from a previous marriage and he had 1. The children living with us full time. We were both married very young. There was a great deal of emotional hurt in our relationship. We finally decided to marry, thinking we had resolved our issues and agreed to seek help is we did have an issue. About 2 weeks into our marriage we had our first disagreement regarding my son. I would say he pretty much emotionally left the marriage after that. 4 weeks later he moved out of the home with his son. The seperation was very difficult, he never laid a hand on me, but the things he said to me were so hurtful. Sometimes I think it would have been better if he had. And sadly the children were witness to a lot of our drama. Later he came to me and wanted to seek help, I was unsure of wanting to reconcile. Finally I agreed to attend a Christain based counciling. I was very guarded. In the time that we had seperated, he had gotten involved with church. Having said that he was saved and was trying to live differently. At some point he told me that he was spending time with a woman, our councelor told him that he was commiting adultry by doing that. Needless to say the counciling really didn't seem to be getting anywhere. Finally, he filed for divorce, I didn't try to stop him. After he filed for divorce I refuse to go to counceling anymore. We continued to speak about our marriage and he told me that this woman was a temptation to him. At some point he was worried about being the one who was filing for the divorce, the divorce went through, and he called his attorney and tried to get her to cancel it. I told him not to bother. He said that now it me not him who had done the divorcing. The other thing he said was that I was a non believer and that I had divorced him. I am not a non believer. He has since told me that I wants to be married to me but that I have to change before he would remarry me. He says that I have to be where he is religiously, I have to change the way I had money and my children. He says he has changed but I still remain guarded. Most recently we were having a discussion regarding our relationship and he became angry, then began to curse at me, calling me terrible names. Emotionally, I can not take anymore from this man. He does not pick up our daughter on his visitation time, and tries to make me feeling guilty for him having to support her. I tried suggesting us perhaps starting a friendship and seeing where that leads us, but again we ran into a problem. Each of us has a friend of the opposite sex, he does not want to spending time with my friend, however he has choosen to keep spending time with his. He said all I had to do was tell him to stop his friendship with her and he would. I feel that is something he must choose to do. We tried the friendship thing for a little while but he was getting too attached and wanted to be a couple and I was still to afraid to take that step. So he decided that we should break all ties and move on. So, does this all mean that I am never to marry again (although that is the last thing on my mind)? Are all my children unclean due to the divorce?(my first husband divorced me, after I asked him to leave. He had been going to topless bars for a long time and when I found out I asked himt to leave) Can uncleaned children be cleaned? Will God forgive me for allowing the divorce? I felt is was best for me emotionally as well as my children. Thank you for you advice, I know I went a bit long. M |
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5 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | MPierce | 79409 | ||
I have a question as to how and when a person is saved. What exactly must a person do inorder to be saved? Some people tell me that you must go before the chruch alter and profess Jesus Christ as your lord and saviour. I've also been told that making this profession where 3 or more gather in his name, will also save someone. Also, what about if one was Catholic from birth and went through the various practices of the Catholic religion up until adulthood. Then began practicing another religion. Was that person saved as a Catholic or were they never saved? I find this all very confusing. There is nothing worse than someone calling you a non-Christian when you thought you were. | ||||||
6 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | MPierce | 79435 | ||
Oh no, I do not practice the Catholic religion anymore. I learned my love of God and Jesus through that religion, however I was not comfortable with all of the practices with in the church. At this time, I am non denominational. But I will take a look at the site you provided me. Thank you. | ||||||
7 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | MPierce | 79437 | ||
I personally am not afraid of the question. It is just bothersome to me when someone tell me that I am not saved or a non-Christian because I have not got before and alter and professed myself to Jesus Christ. And if I died today, I do believe that I would go to heaven. Although I do sin, I have asked for forgiveness, I try to live as God would expect me to. And the Church I attended as a child didn't tell me I was saved. It is something that I feel within myself. I feel that God does watch over me. And I'll admitt that I do not know the bible anywhere near as well as some of you, but I don't think anyone truely knows exactly what we say to God, when asked why should he let us into heaven, will be suitable to God. But, I will read up on the passages you have suggest as well as the others who have suggested passages. There is never too much information. Thank you and God Bless. | ||||||
8 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | MPierce | 79482 | ||
I was not offended by what you said. Fortunatly, I do not offend that easily. In fact, I do very much appreciate your, words of direction. However, I feel that we must take nothing at face value. Then we along with the holy spirit will know what is right. I learn through questioning others. And there is no need for forgiveness here, posting on message board can at times change the intended tone of the author. Thank you and God Bless | ||||||
9 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | MPierce | 79498 | ||
I found you last paragraph quite profound and was sharing it with my friend. However, I was wondering where I might find it in scripture. Thank you |
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10 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | NT general Archive 1 | MPierce | 79412 | ||
I have a question as to how and when a person is saved. What exactly must a person do inorder to be saved? Some people tell me that you must go before the chruch alter and profess Jesus Christ as your lord and saviour. I've also been told that making this profession where 3 or more gather in his name, will also save someone. Also, what about if one was Catholic from birth and went through the various practices of the Catholic religion up until adulthood. Then began practicing another religion. Was that person saved as a Catholic or were they never saved? I find this all very confusing. There is nothing worse than someone calling you a non-Christian when you thought you were. | ||||||
11 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | NT general Archive 1 | MPierce | 79483 | ||
Thank you for the information you provided me with. I feel as though I now have a better understanding of salvation. I would also like to thank you for the prayer. After I prayed, I feel a wonderful feeling of peace. Thank you again and God Be with you | ||||||
12 | Are all sins equal and delt with the sam | Matt 5:28 | MPierce | 78918 | ||
Matthew 28:30 "But I say to you that who ever looks at a woman to lust for her has already commited adultry with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you, for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right had causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; Now here is where I need some clarification. If looking at a woman in a lustful way, is a sin? Then why stop there, why not go all the way with her and commite the adultry? Why not go all the way if "a sin is a sin"? Are all sins equal and delt with the same way? | ||||||
13 | Are all sins equal and delt with the sam | Matt 5:28 | MPierce | 78945 | ||
Thank you, Searcher. My question did not pertain to my personal situation. You see, I know very little about the bible at this point, however I do enjoy learning. My friend has become a born again Christian and he and I were discussing sin. We came across this site and I was reading the questions being posted. We discussed the book of life and once saved always saved. We then began discussing sin. And how much sin is too much sin. Which is where our original question came from. He does attend bible study classes every Sunday, but the person leading the class pretty much has the discussion planned prior to the class, which leaves not time for other questions. Thank you again. | ||||||
14 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | Acts 10:45 | MPierce | 79416 | ||
I have a question as to how and when a person is saved. What exactly must a person do inorder to be saved? Some people tell me that you must go before the chruch alter and profess Jesus Christ as your lord and saviour. I've also been told that making this profession where 3 or more gather in his name, will also save someone. Also, what about if one was Catholic from birth and went through the various practices of the Catholic religion up until adulthood. Then began practicing another religion. Was that person saved as a Catholic or were they never saved? I find this all very confusing. There is nothing worse than someone calling you a non-Christian when you thought you were. | ||||||
15 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | Acts 10:45 | MPierce | 79438 | ||
Thank you Searcher for the information you have provided. I will read up on all of it. I hope I can call on your help again. | ||||||
16 | Struggling with a divorce | Rom 6:23 | MPierce | 82204 | ||
I have been reading the many posts regarding divorce. However, I have not really found what I was looking for. This is what I am struggling with. Let me begin with saying that my husband and I have already divorced. We were dating for almost 11yrs before we married, we had a child out of wed-lock and prior to her birth we did live together in sin. It was a very difficult relationship, I had 2 children from a previous marriage and he had 1. The children living with us full time. We were both married very young. There was a great deal of emotional hurt in our relationship. We finally decided to marry, thinking we had resolved our issues and agreed to seek help is we did have an issue. About 2 weeks into our marriage we had our first disagreement regarding my son. I would say he pretty much emotionally left the marriage after that. 4 weeks later he moved out of the home with his son. The seperation was very difficult, he never laid a hand on me, but the things he said to me were so hurtful. Sometimes I think it would have been better if he had. And sadly the children were witness to a lot of our drama. Later he came to me and wanted to seek help, I was unsure of wanting to reconcile. Finally I agreed to attend a Christain based counciling. I was very guarded. In the time that we had seperated, he had gotten involved with church. Having said that he was saved and was trying to live differently. At some point he told me that he was spending time with a woman, our councelor told him that he was commiting adultry by doing that. Needless to say the counciling really didn't seem to be getting anywhere. Finally, he filed for divorce, I didn't try to stop him. After he filed for divorce I refuse to go to counceling anymore. We continued to speak about our marriage and he told me that this woman was a temptation to him. At some point he was worried about being the one who was filing for the divorce, the divorce went through, and he called his attorney and tried to get her to cancel it. I told him not to bother. He said that now it me not him who had done the divorcing. The other thing he said was that I was a non believer and that I had divorced him. I am not a non believer. He has since told me that I wants to be married to me but that I have to change before he would remarry me. He says that I have to be where he is religiously, I have to change the way I had money and my children. He says he has changed but I still remain guarded. Most recently we were having a discussion regarding our relationship and he became angry, then began to curse at me, calling me terrible names. Emotionally, I can not take anymore from this man. He does not pick up our daughter on his visitation time, and tries to make me feeling guilty for him having to support her. I tried suggesting us perhaps starting a friendship and seeing where that leads us, but again we ran into a problem. Each of us has a friend of the opposite sex, he does not want to spending time with my friend, however he has choosen to keep spending time with his. He said all I had to do was tell him to stop his friendship with her and he would. I feel that is something he must choose to do. We tried the friendship thing for a little while but he was getting too attached and wanted to be a couple and I was still to afraid to take that step. So he decided that we should break all ties and move on. So, does this all mean that I am never to marry again (although that is the last thing on my mind)? Are all my children unclean due to the divorce?(my first husband divorced me, after I asked him to leave. He had been going to topless bars for a long time and when I found out I asked himt to leave) Can uncleaned children be cleaned? Will God forgive me for allowing the divorce? I felt is was best for me emotionally as well as my children. Thank you for you advice, I know I went a bit long. M |
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17 | Struggling with a divorce | 1 Corinthians | MPierce | 82202 | ||
I have been reading the many posts regarding divorce. However, I have not really found what I was looking for. This is what I am struggling with. Let me begin with saying that my husband and I have already divorced. We were dating for almost 11yrs before we married, we had a child out of wed-lock and prior to her birth we did live together in sin. It was a very difficult relationship, I had 2 children from a previous marriage and he had 1. The children living with us full time. We were both married very young. There was a great deal of emotional hurt in our relationship. We finally decided to marry, thinking we had resolved our issues and agreed to seek help is we did have an issue. About 2 weeks into our marriage we had our first disagreement regarding my son. I would say he pretty much emotionally left the marriage after that. 4 weeks later he moved out of the home with his son. The seperation was very difficult, he never laid a hand on me, but the things he said to me were so hurtful. Sometimes I think it would have been better if he had. And sadly the children were witness to a lot of our drama. Later he came to me and wanted to seek help, I was unsure of wanting to reconcile. Finally I agreed to attend a Christain based counciling. I was very guarded. In the time that we had seperated, he had gotten involved with church. Having said that he was saved and was trying to live differently. At some point he told me that he was spending time with a woman, our councelor told him that he was commiting adultry by doing that. Needless to say the counciling really didn't seem to be getting anywhere. Finally, he filed for divorce, I didn't try to stop him. After he filed for divorce I refuse to go to counceling anymore. We continued to speak about our marriage and he told me that this woman was a temptation to him. At some point he was worried about being the one who was filing for the divorce, the divorce went through, and he called his attorney and tried to get her to cancel it. I told him not to bother. He said that now it me not him who had done the divorcing. The other thing he said was that I was a non believer and that I had divorced him. I am not a non believer. He has since told me that I wants to be married to me but that I have to change before he would remarry me. He says that I have to be where he is religiously, I have to change the way I had money and my children. He says he has changed but I still remain guarded. Most recently we were having a discussion regarding our relationship and he became angry, then began to curse at me, calling me terrible names. Emotionally, I can not take anymore from this man. He does not pick up our daughter on his visitation time, and tries to make me feeling guilty for him having to support her. I tried suggesting us perhaps starting a friendship and seeing where that leads us, but again we ran into a problem. Each of us has a friend of the opposite sex, he does not want to spending time with my friend, however he has choosen to keep spending time with his. He said all I had to do was tell him to stop his friendship with her and he would. I feel that is something he must choose to do. We tried the friendship thing for a little while but he was getting too attached and wanted to be a couple and I was still to afraid to take that step. So he decided that we should break all ties and move on. So, does this all mean that I am never to marry again (although that is the last thing on my mind)? Are all my children unclean due to the divorce?(my first husband divorced me, after I asked him to leave. He had been going to topless bars for a long time and when I found out I asked himt to leave) Can uncleaned children be cleaned? Will God forgive me for allowing the divorce? I felt is was best for me emotionally as well as my children. Thank you for you advice, I know I went a bit long. M |
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18 | A bit confused regarding tongues | 1 Cor 14:22 | MPierce | 79496 | ||
After reading at great lengths the many post regarding speaking in tongues, I find myself a bit confused. Having spoken to a friend of mine, who shortly after being Baptised, was being pursuaded by a fellow Christian to speak in tongues. I am now left with questions. First, was speaking in tongues meant for the people of that time? Does tongues mean, "speaking in a language other than your own?" Or is tongues a heavenly language? From the posts I read, it is my understanding that tongues are for believers and non-believers. Can the speaking of tongues be taught to other Christians? And if so, how would one know if what they are being taught or hearing is the true "tongues"? It would make more sense to me, for one to be given the "Gift" to speak in other languages other than their own. Having such a gift would perhaps enable a Christian to speak the word of God to those who speak, Spanish, French, etc. In doing so, both believers and non believer would hear the word. In the learning that I am doing, I am finding that a great deal of what is written is somewhat difficult to apply fulling in this time. Maybe I am wrong. But that is another post for a later time. Please keep in mind that I feel that all of you are my teachers and I welcome everyones views and opinions. God Bless you all. | ||||||