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1 | Reincarnation, scripturally founded? | Not Specified | Not yet | 150754 | ||
I often hear the word reincarnation in a scriptural sense. Scripture states that "it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." This statement was made in the NT. I know that some OT individuals seemed to believe in reincarnation, but can anyone point out anything in the OT (other than questions) that might imply reincarnation? |
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2 | Why can we not just be Christians? | Not Specified | Not yet | 151508 | ||
In his post #351 concerning Calvinism Kalos made the following statement " . . . WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TEACH ABOUT ELECTION? Election is the act of God whereby in eternity past He chose those who will be saved. Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of God, such as good works or foreseen faith (Romans 9:16). This doctrine is repeatedly taught in the Bible, and is also demanded by our knowledge of God." Though I know that there are many who are much more learned than I will ever be, I simply do not read the words of scripture as making such a statement as is noted above. No doubt, they can be read as saying such, but the following is how I read it. God is an all knowing God. Before He created the heavens and earth, He knew each and every soul who would ever walk the face of the earth. He also knew who and who would not accept His Word, which was and is His one and only Son. Thus, “Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will . . . . . . “ Ephesians 1:4-5,11 Is it not his will, as is stated in scripture, that none should perish. If it were as is stated by Kalos, in having chosen His Elect, would it not be His will that the non elect would perish? Who are those he knew? Are they not those whom, from the beginning, He knew would know Him? I think this is more likely to fit the description of the loving and Graceful God of scripture. Is our faith not by His Grace? No, I do not believe that God just “picked and chose” from the pot of humanity, who would, and who would not be saved by His Grace. And though many interpret otherwise, I do not believe such a statement can be found in scripture if one takes scripture as it was intended, “as a whole,” not a bit here and another bit there. “Cover to cover.” I am called a Republican, but I am not a Republican. I am called a conservative, but I am not a conservative. I am called a Calvinist, but I am not a Calvinist. I tend to vote Republican because the party tends to poses morals, and lean toward what is scripturally founded, though they do not always operate by either. I tend to be a bit conservative. I believe the bible teaches such, but it also teaches charity and sympathy. I am called Calvinist because I believe what scripture teaches, even though others read it differently. I once looked up the biblical definition of the word “sin.” One of the many definitions of sin in scripture, is “anything done to the excess. It appears to me that Republicans, Democrats, Conservatives, Liberals, Calvinists and Armenianists, or what ever they are called, all tend to be ULTRA--Republican, ULTRA- Democrats, ULTRA-Conservatives, ULTRA-this and, ULTRA-that. Even when the opponent is right, they refuse to admit it and change their views. Why can we not just be Christians; All members of one body; the body of Jesus Christ, our savior? |
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3 | So she should only be eating fruit? | Gen 2:16 | Not yet | 152329 | ||
What makes you think that taking the Bible "literally" would mean that "she should only be eating food that comes form the trees not soy milk and vegan burgers etc or even ground bearing vegetables or roots?" What Bible are you reading? Though I can say with a fair amount of certainty that they did not have "Bic or Zippo lighters," I don't know whether they had fire or not. Do you? Does scripture provide an answer? Not dirrectly, but I think so. Is such a question so important? Can anyone prove their thoughts concerning the matter, to be correct? If she thinks it is good in Gods eye not to use fire, and that she is sinning by using fire, then she does sin in using it. "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin." Jam 4:17 As long as you do not flaunt it in front of her, that does not mean that you are sinning by doing the same. Read what Paul states concerning eating the meats sacrificed to idols, by those who are (scripturally) knowledgeable versus those who are not. In Him |
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4 | So she should only be eating fruit? | Gen 2:16 | Not yet | 152330 | ||
And then there was sin, and just as sin devours the flesh, and ultimately the very soul of man, flesh began to eat flesh. Now man devours man and there is nothing of the flesh that is good. Except maybe a good jucy "porterhouse." |
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5 | What was the true meaning of livestock? | Gen 2:16 | Not yet | 152409 | ||
Thank you Mark. Your words are pure as gold. They put me in mind of how little I retain when I read. This is why I come to sights such as this. There are questions asked which make me think. Questions concerning much I have studied, and just as much I have only read. Yours is one of the rare answers which needs no debate. It is final. I would rate yours as the "answer of the decade." Again, Thank You. Not Yet |
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6 | are we supposed to obey angels | Num 22:27 | Not yet | 150752 | ||
The answer you seek comes in many forms. Would you obey the representative of one you know? Would you obey one whos sole purpose is what is best for you? Would you reconize an angel, were you to see one? |
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7 | GOD gives Jesus the power to save? | Prov 3:5 | Not yet | 151500 | ||
I really do not believe that there is a straight forward biblical answer to your question. The Trinity is a subject of much discussion, and though some may be closer than others, I do not believe anyone has the correct answer. No doubt there are many such topics in scripture which are simply beyond our current omprehension.Thus there is Proverbs 3:5-6. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. In Him NTP |
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8 | where proverbs 25-29 lost? | Prov 25:1 | Not yet | 152573 | ||
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9 | do onto others | Matt 7:2 | Not yet | 153032 | ||
Not in those specific words. Bit the thought is assuredly there. | ||||||
10 | Do you need to be a Scholar? | Acts 4:13 | Not yet | 151035 | ||
As a famous Bible teacher once put it. "Graze in the pastures of others, but give your own milk." | ||||||
11 | ... | Rom 3:8 | Not yet | 152341 | ||
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12 | Who will be saved? Few, Many or All? | Rom 3:23 | Not yet | 152326 | ||
Accepting Him is the beginning. One will not accept Him unless it is His will for that one to do so. The sinful nature cannot know Him, thus, the renewing of the mind. ...be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind... Romans 12:12 The sinful nature CANNOT understand that which is of the Spirit. "The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him." John 14:17 , NIV And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him;" Joh 14:16-17, KJV For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:Eph 2:8 Do you have that faith? Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: Mat 7:7 There are many discussions concerning just who the elect are. The only thing agreed on, is that the elect are those who will ultimately make it to Glory. The best, and most scriptural discussion I have ever heard concerning who the elect are, is as follows. He is an omnipotent and all knowing God. Just as He knew before He laid the foundation of the earth, that you would be reading these very words at this very minute, He also knew whether or not you would accept His son as your savior. Thus, those whom He foreknew He chose. Elect; per Mr Webster. 1 : carefully selected : CHOSEN 2 : chosen for salvation through divine mercy 3 : chosen for office or position but not yet installed. I can hardly to fill that office. Figuratively, I believe that based on scripture, what we do here on earth, will determine the decor in that office. Life is only a dress rehearsal for what is to come. It is only a drop, in the ocean of Eternity. In His Name |
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13 | Who will be saved? Few, Many or All? | Rom 3:23 | Not yet | 152328 | ||
Thank you LionHeart. And thanks for quoting my favorite verse in all scripture. If only the "professors" could remember and adhere to that one, there would be more profitable discussion, and less worthless and divisive debate. In Him I am Not Yet perfect, but I am on my way. |
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14 | big sins / litle sins | Rom 3:23 | Not yet | 152334 | ||
120 is OLD today, but it was only a fraction of the average years they lived back then. Did scripture not imply that he might have lived to see the promised land, had he not struck that rock as he did? Numbers 20:12 I believe the Lords Words gave such an implication in the punishment of death He dealt, for Moses' "eyes were not weak, nor his strength gone," yet Moses saw the promised land, then died, never crossing over into it. He wasn't sick or weakly person. He was just as human as you and I. That is why, even Moses, the man who laid eyes on the very presence of God All Mighty, was no more than a fleshly sinner, a murderer, saved by Grace. In His Name |
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15 | big sins / litle sins | Rom 3:23 | Not yet | 152335 | ||
Yet, the wages of sin ARE death. No matter how egregious. I do not believe anyone can connect this "death" to damnation though. NYP |
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16 | Opinions of J. Falwell on WTC attack. | Rom 3:23 | Not yet | 152338 | ||
Is there anyone, other than the scripturally ignorant, and those who wish to "burry their head in the sand," who honestly thinks that, even America can continue in their sin, without judgment? Our country was founded on a belief in God all mighty. Today, it's very foundation is eroding and being chipped away by the liberal minded Christian professing, worshipers of SELF. Could the words you quote not be truth? The next "alternative lifestyle" could very well be that of today’s terrorist. Just as was once the KKK. It is just as hideous and it's end is the same, death destruction and damnation. NYP. |
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17 | big sins / litle sins | Rom 3:23 | Not yet | 152354 | ||
Check out the ages of some before God made that decree. I can't remember where or when it was, probably somewhere in Genesis, but God shortened our years to what you quote. My Mother-in-Law live to be 94. Many, even today, live much longer. It is also evident, if one reads scripture as it is written, that what I have stated concerning Moses, is factual. |
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18 | Opinions of J. Falwell on WTC attack. | Rom 3:23 | Not yet | 152362 | ||
I would provide scripture as a whole as the framework for my statements, which you refer to as, views. Surely you are aware of the judgments passed on, and endured by the nation Israel. What makes you think God has changed his way of dealing with men and nations? Can you provide scripture to the contrary? Those you have provided are most assuredly true, but way out of context concerning what I have stated. I think you may be confusing consequence with final judgment. As to judging another, I have stated many times, and I cannot understand why anyone who has read or studied scripture would not agree, that no one can judge another, but we have the authority and are expected to judge the actions of that other, and make them aware of the consequences thereof. I did not say “shove it down their throat.” I said “make them aware.” Just as our Lord did, and taught His original disciples to do. Yes, there will be a final judgment. Tell me where scripture states that there are not judgments and prices to pay before that final one. God passes judgments on individuals as well as nations, even today. Why He passes or does not pass judgments on any one particular individual or nation, is a question you will have to present to Him, for I am only another messenger of His word, not the originator thereof, nor one who claims to know the mind of God. These judgments do not always result in eternal damnation or death, but can you say that there are no lessons we can learn from them? Do you not think that if, perhaps we were to turn back to His Word, He might not choose to bless us, rather than allow such destruction as there has been in the last 3 or 4 years? In His Loving Name NYP |
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19 | All means all but one... | Rom 3:23 | Not yet | 152366 | ||
For those who like to nit "pick words," here is one. "All." For "all" have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. No doubt, this all does not mean all as we know it. For Jesus was without sin. But did it not say "all?" It will be interesting to see the comments on this one. NYP |
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20 | Who will be saved? Few, Many or All? | Rom 3:23 | Not yet | 152405 | ||
Precisely... But I can't see how Ro 12:12 can be associated with it. I think you mean Ro 12:2. I love that passage. There is so much meaning to those few words. Imagine one who has lived a life of theft and deceit. No doubt, that individual has felt justified in such a lifestyle. "Take from the rich and give to the poor." The poor usually being "me." Now imagine God bestowing His grace on that individual. All of a sudden that person starts feeling a little remorse here and there. God has replaced his/her stony heart with one of flesh. Finally, imagine that person, through the grace of God and the faith that God bestowed on him/her, accepting Jesus Christ as his/her savior. Now, can you imagine that person continuing to justify his/her previous lifestyle? No, that person is undergoing a renewing of the mind, becoming a new person. Old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2Co 5:17. “He/She has been born again.” I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. Luk 15:10 NYP |
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