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1 | prayers OF those who've passed on | Not Specified | pixie | 75485 | ||
Someone once told me that our loved ones who have passed on can pray for those of us that they've left behind. Is this part of heavenly worship? Do they remember us and their life here? |
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2 | meaning of Life | Bible general Archive 1 | pixie | 21775 | ||
Hi, I think the meaning of life is to be God's friends. He created us to have someone who would love him because we want to and not because we have to. Unfortunately too often in this friendship we are not as good at being a friend as He. We can cry on His shoulder and He'll listen but do we always listen to Him? We can ask to BORROW and He will GIVE freely but do we give much to Him. He calls us just to say "hi" but many of us won't call Him unless we need something. Yes, we were put here to be His friends. This is just my philosophy though it might sound a little sentimental.....pixie |
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3 | Do we always have to debate? | Bible general Archive 1 | pixie | 22666 | ||
Hi, I think opinions are necessary for bible study. If someone wants to study simply the words of the bible they can pick up a dictionary. I, however, prefer to study the meaning. It is inevitable when one studies the bible that the question would be asked "what does that mean" How on earth do you suppose that the answers are going to come back unanimous? I also find it interesting that you would comment on allowing only "the right answer". Only the author of "The Book" knows the right answer. As far as the disclaimer goes, I think the lack of scriptural reference probably is already recognize as a disclaimer. Forgive me if I missed the meaning of your post but I was bothered by what I interpreted. I guess that shows that some will misunderstand opinions whether right or wrong...Peace....Pixie | ||||||
4 | TRINITY | Bible general Archive 1 | pixie | 23329 | ||
"Simple" seems to be a little difficult to do when explaining this. I like to put it like this...When the River water goes rushing past and you take a bucket and catch some, then freeze it, you have River water in 3 forms. One form flows freely, one form is solid which is much more restricted and can be crushed, broken and otherwise harmed. The final form is in the bucket, able to be poured out upon the earth. They are all River water but different. Take the ice, put it in the bucket water, wait till it melts then pour it back in the River. It all mixes and flows together. There is no longer any distinction. ......Visualize this over a period of time and it will become clear...God bless... | ||||||
5 | What does the Bible say about GAMBLING ? | NT general Archive 1 | pixie | 24329 | ||
Hi, this has been discussed much here so if you type in the word "gambling" in quick search box (upper right) you will find quite a lot of discussionm about it.....pixie | ||||||
6 | when did it rain for the first time? | Genesis | pixie | 23891 | ||
STOP IT!! The bible is not to be argued over. Whether it rained or not is SOoo minor although i'ts nice that people look to defend the questions that some skeptics might have. I personally think you need to get a grip of the TRUTH before you start entering a discussion board and obviously arguing. About the 2nd time hearing you two, I lost sight of the truth somehow and it made a stressful day even more so. In case you haven't noticed there are a whole lot of differnt beliefs in this world which unfortunately make for WARS. Knock it off!!! |
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7 | The bible is a work of fiction - discuss | Gen 1:1 | pixie | 23507 | ||
I have had many spiritual battles where Satan has tried to convince me that the bible is a book of dragons, mythology and fairy tales. My husband believes that is exactly what it is and I have to just pray for him. Sometimes I point out to his scientific and evolutionist mind of his, the scientific evidence supporting the bible. Although often times the science has refuted the bible, it has later said "oops" we were wrong. There are some books written by ex skeptics who attempted to prove the bible wrong and instead found it impossible to do so. One is "Evidence that demands a verdict" by Josh McDowell (I think that's his name). Another is "Science and the Bible" I'm not sure who wrote that one. Many highly intelligent people believe because of their drive to prove the bible to be an impossible fairy tale. Perhaps the best way for you to know would be to try to prove it wrong. Another way would be to JUST ASK HIM. Tell your fiance to trust God to lead you. I'm sure there are plenty of christians that have read your post and will be praying for you..May God lead you in your search. |
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8 | The bible is a work of fiction - discuss | Gen 1:1 | pixie | 74193 | ||
Well, it's been over a year since I last wrote this response to the post. My husband died unexpectedly in Dec.2002. I have been tortured by the thought that he is not with God. I've been needing God to reassure me since I continued to pray for my husband daily for 11 years. I continued to tell him of the evidences I had read. The book "A Case for Christ" is a great help to witness to non believers. My husband would sit and listen and absorb. I'd also often tell him to "JUST ASK HIM" Just a month before he died he showed signs of recognizing some fulfillment of prophecy. And the night before he died I told him how the disciples that had once turned their backs on a healthy, strong Jesus were within days of the crucifixion preaching boldly, without concern for their own lives. I said "what made them change? Something happened back then" He responded "Yes, something happened" I'm praying that the holy spirit had been working with him through his life. If it were just works I would be sure. Galatians 5:22,23 lets us know what the fruits of the spirit are. He possessed all these fruits and more that are traits of a Christian. I don't know how he could have lived like this without The Holy Spirit. I don't even think a person with tremendous inner strength could. A weakness would eventually show up in 11 years. He even often stopped me when I was looking for vengeance or to attack a persons Christian character. He would discuss it with me and tell me why it was wrong. He had better Christian character than most Christians I know but he used to say that he believes in God but that he thinks he's on the other side of the universe and left us alone. He was also an evolutionist. I know The Lord can work instantly and I'm hoping He had gotten through to my husband. I wish a persons works and lifestyle would be evidence of one's salvation. It would be so much easier for the survivors. Please pray that The Lord will give me that comfort. I miss my husband so..........pixie |
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9 | Flesh before eating the fruit | Gen 2:21 | pixie | 77358 | ||
I have often heard that Adam and Eve were spirit until they ate of the fruit. Is this a common belief? If so how is it that God closed up the flesh in Adam's side?.......thanks.....Pixie | ||||||
10 | One lamb per household | Ex 12:3 | pixie | 77599 | ||
Is Exodus 12:3 a promise that if one member of the household has accepted Christ as the Lamb of God, the whole household will accept Christ or is already covered? It states "One lamb for a household" thanks......Pixie | ||||||
11 | One lamb per household | Ex 12:3 | pixie | 77732 | ||
Hi jlpangilinan, thanks for responding. I have found many verses in the bible that show that by the faith of one family member, the whole household was saved. Noah was the only person on earth that God found righteous yet He saved the whole household. Rachel alone put the scarlet thread in the window and her entire household was saved. Jesus is indeed our passover which is why I say that. Although the sacrifice from old testament to new has been changed. I know that the terms are not changed. God is the same yesterday, today and forever. Perhaps this is a subject that needs further study......thanks.....Pixie |
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12 | One lamb per household | Ex 12:3 | pixie | 77733 | ||
Sorry, it's Rahab not Rachel | ||||||
13 | One lamb per household | Ex 12:3 | pixie | 77795 | ||
jlpangilinan, I think I had this problem with you once before. You misunderstood. THIS IS NOT MY LOGIC. This was simply A QUESTION. A question means that the person asking doesn't know or is not sure. It's not a statement of my beliefs. I'm not trying to prove logic. I'm trying to ask a question. We all know that the bible can be misinterpreted and so we must pray and compare all possibilities. I'm not vain enough to believe that I have all the answers and that everyones else is wrong. No one person or religion should say they are absolutely sure without checking all the facts and verses. As for Noah's family, If the family had been believers, wouldn't they have been following God's will? If so then why did God say that Noah was the only righteous one? As for confession. What of those who accept Christ at the last second of death and are unable to confess? As for Lot's wife. Did her belief or lack of belief have anything to do with her turning around or was it just that after she was already safe she followed her natural instincts to turn around and look? I'm not trying to argue. I'm looking for the truth.......thanks....Pixie |
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14 | One lamb per household | Ex 12:3 | pixie | 77802 | ||
Thanks jlpangilinan. I will further study this subject. The reason I'm interested in this subject is because my husband recently died unexpectedly. I prayed for him for 11 yrs but never knew for sure if he ever accepted Christ. As all people who have lost someone there are many questions. I am looking these subjects up in the bible and ask opinions...thanks again...Pixie | ||||||
15 | I want to know more about suicide? | Ex 20:13 | pixie | 75950 | ||
Dear Brother Joe, My prayers are with you. I have been fighting this same question and pain since Dec.2002. My husband died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack. He was only 55. I'd been praying for him for 11 yrs but I thought that when he accepted Christ I would know and we would finally be able to share the Christian life together. I keep asking God for a sign that my husband is in His care. I've not received a sign. At least I can't yet see it because I'm still grieving and in a daze. But one thing I do know is that God can work instantly. Perhaps Jesus appeared to him at the last nonosecond and said "will you come and follow me?" and he answered "yes" and then Jesus led him home. Picture a dedicated fireman who keeps going back into a burning building until he gets the last person to safety. If he loses just 1 person he is heartbroken. If a human can feel this way, how much more so will Jesus keep trying until He gets the last one to safety? Brother Joe, I told God that I would nag him until I get an answer so even if I want to give up on asking, I can't because I gave God my word. Don't stop asking. He will give you an answer because it seems that an answer will be the only thing that will comfort you. He wants so to comfort us. Ask Him, trust and wait.....my prayers are with you.....Pixie |
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16 | New Testament/ Old Testament | Matthew | pixie | 20988 | ||
Hi Leroy......to make it simple, testament is another word for "promise" or something similar. The "old testament" is the old promise beginning with God's creation of universe and man. In the old testament we had to follow God's laws and make animal sacrifices for our sins. Jesus was spoken of and prophesied but did not yet exist on this earth in human form. The New Testament is the new promise beginning with the Angel informing Mary that she would have a baby and he would be the savior of the world. In the New Testament we read of the life and death of Jesus. There are no more animal sacrifices because Jesus paid the final sacrifice for our sins. In short, the Old testament is before Jesus' birth and the New testament is after....God bless you in your studies. |
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17 | Purpose of fasting | Matt 6:16 | pixie | 108651 | ||
I know about how important fasting is but can someome please explain what purpose it has? I know it's in obedience. I know it goes along with prayer but why are we told to do it. What is it doing to us spiritually? Thanks.....Pixie |
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18 | Answered | Matt 6:16 | pixie | 108652 | ||
I think I found a satisfactory answer here on the post. Thanks.....Pixie | ||||||
19 | Heaven | Matt 22:30 | pixie | 77804 | ||
Good point Hank. I was just going to post that point. I know this is an old post but if I just ran across it then it will still be read in the future. Sex is not for pleasure although it can be pleasurable. Sex is for procreation. The reason that it is a pleasure to us is because if it weren't, would we procreate? Another point is that if we are not to have sex without marriage, how can we justify it in heaven if we are not married and are not given in marriage....Just a thought......Pixie |
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20 | explain Mark 15:34 | Mark | pixie | 20991 | ||
I agree that Jesus became sin for us at that time and God turned away but I believe that it was for a split second and then Jesus' holy nature returned. As we know, when we completely submit our lives to and accept the gift of salvation through Jesus, we feel that complete separation from sin. As if a great burden had been lifted but then in a split second our sinful nature returns. Jesus was sin for a split second. He died Holy. | ||||||
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