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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: sandrider Ordered by Verse |
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1 | Satan.. man or not? | Not Specified | sandrider | 56993 | ||
I found this site: http://www.bbie.org/english/Study06GodandEvil/0602DevilAndSatan.html It gives solid information as well as I can tell, proving that Satan and the Devil are not a supernatural being. Can anyone who has more expertise in this area give any thoughts? |
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2 | Who is on the right than? | Bible general Archive 1 | sandrider | 55581 | ||
If I understand your question, you are asking if Christ is seated at the right hand of God the Father. Many places tell of Christ's place ("...where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. [Colossians 3:1]). The right-hand seat is a symbol of being the second-in-command or confidant of the superior. Hence, Christ, is second to God in Heaven. | ||||||
3 | How do you know if you called to serve? | Bible general Archive 1 | sandrider | 56249 | ||
Ask God. :-) | ||||||
4 | how and where do I find these questions? | Gen 2:1 | sandrider | 56375 | ||
To my knowledge, the names of only two angels are mentioned in the Bible, Michael (Dan. 10:13, 21, 12:1; Jude 9; Rev. 12:7) and Gabriel (Dan. 8:16, 9:21; Luke 1:19, 26). Only one demon is mentioned, Beelzeboub (Mat. 10:25, 12:24, 27; Mark 3:22; Luke 11:15, 18, 19), whose existence could be merely a pagan belief, being that only the people believed that he was the Prince of Demons. Any other names (Uzziel, Metatron, there are hundred) are simply folktales passed down by Hebrew cabalists and not mentioned in the Bible. | ||||||
5 | Charmer a Hypnotist? Hypnotism bad? | Deut 18:11 | sandrider | 56221 | ||
Hypnosis is more accurately called hypersuggestivity. It is a state where you are more likely to do what is told you. However, hypnosis is not a "charm," it cannot force you to do things that are completely beyond what you would normally do. This is why no reputable accounts of hypnotists causing those they hypnotize to kill themselves or others (or to hand over their entire estate, etc.) exist. I have been under hypnosis. It lets you do things which you may not have the willpower to do otherwise because so many other smaller concerns are battering you in your mind. Hence, I feel it can be a powerful tool for psychology or the treatment of addiction. However, if the hypnotist had suddenly told me to pick up a gun and shoot myself, strip naked, or anything else equally beyond normality, I know I would have refused. |
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6 | TV Show "Crossing Over" - Dead Speaks? | Deut 18:11 | sandrider | 56222 | ||
In short it is physically impossible for him to communicate with the dead. Psychics like Edward work of a pagan belief which I like to call "popular Christianity." Popular Christianity teaches that when you die, God judges you and either your soul floats up to heaven or down to hell. However, this is not what Jesus taught. Jesus and the epistles told us that when we die, our bodies rot and our minds fall asleep. Then, when Jesus returns, everyone will be resurrected and judged. Those who believed will be filled with the Spirit. Those who did not will be in Hell, eternal torment (which may simply be living in a normal body that cannot die, such as in the novel for youth, _Tuck Everlasting_). Despite all that, in defense of Edward, the "spirits" he may be communicating with could be angels (who watch over us) and he may only misunderstand them to be spirits of those who have "crossed over." The text seems to lean in the other direction, however. Any thoughts? |
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7 | TV Show "Crossing Over" - Dead Speaks? | Deut 18:11 | sandrider | 56245 | ||
The falling asleep is mentioned occassionally and implied frequently in the New Testament. The term "fallen asleep" is used to describe death. The most straightforward example is John 11:11-13, "... He said to them, 'Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I go, so that I may awaken him out of sleep.' The disciples then said to Him, 'Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover.' Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He was speaking of literal sleep." Another good passage is 1 Corinthians 12-18. Some others are Ps. 146:4, 1 Cor. 15:6, 1 Thes. 4:14. 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 tell how believers' bodies will be resurrected and live, "... It is sown a perishable body, it is raised an imperishable body; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body." I've found that http://www.bbie.org/english/ gives sound, unbiased references and support for questions like this. |
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8 | Unequally yoked or not? | Deut 22:10 | sandrider | 55585 | ||
2 Corinthians 6:14-18 is probably a spiritual interpretation of Deuteronomy 22:10. Paul is warning the Corinthians not to work with servants of Satan such that the believers would aid them. Business ventures are not likely to fall into this catergory of spiritual work. | ||||||
9 | Satan.. man or not? | Ezek 28:12 | sandrider | 57018 | ||
I found this site: http://www.bbie.org/english/Study06GodandEvil/0602DevilAndSatan.html It gives solid information as well as I can tell, proving that Satan and the Devil are not a supernatural being. Can anyone who has more expertise in this area give any thoughts? |
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10 | Satan.. man or not? | Ezek 28:12 | sandrider | 57104 | ||
The page only talks about a singular evil being, not spirits in general. Anyway, this passage in Ezekiel tells only what God was saying to the king of Tyre and does not mention any spirit. | ||||||
11 | Satan.. man or not? | Ezek 28:12 | sandrider | 57118 | ||
I was not implying that the supposed single evil is merely a man. However, this passages references to cherubs and God's mountain, etc. are most likely just figurative speech applied to the king. | ||||||
12 | Satan.. man or not? | Ezek 28:12 | sandrider | 57127 | ||
Lucifer means "bringing light." It is used in reference to the king of Babylon (see Isaiah 14:3, 12). Luke 10:18 is a little tougher. First, "Satan" is a Hebrew word meaning "adversary," which is often left untranslated. Hence, Jesus is telling his disciples of the fall of any adversarial force falling away from God (i.e., Heaven). Ezekiel 28:17 is using this as a reference to the king of Tyre (Ezekiel 28:2) in a symbolic sense, that he used to follow God but has corrupted His Word. |
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13 | Satan.. man or not? | Ezek 28:12 | sandrider | 57128 | ||
There is a Satan within all of us, as there was within the king of Tyre. Hence, there was a force behind his actions (his intristic evil), but not a single malevolent force. By the way, Isaiah 14:12 mentions "Lucifer," a word in the Latin Vulgate from the Hebrew expressions for "morning star." Hence, the passage is only speaking about the king of Babylon. |
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14 | Satan.. man or not? | Ezek 28:12 | sandrider | 57130 | ||
The Greek for all these nouns in the same in the singular as in the plural. Therefore, in that sense, it may be acceptable to consider them all singular in reference to a single being. But, if the reference was to a single being, why list so many names unless in referall to the evil within those people who hold those positions? Is it not conceivable that this is a reference to a spiritual war combatting the evil within people? Also, Powers - exousia, 4c2a) a ruler, a human magistrate Rulers - kosmokrator, 1) lord of the world, prince of this age darkness - skotos, 2a) of ignorance respecting divine things and human duties, and the accompanying ungodliness and immorality, together with their consequent misery in hell, 2b) persons in whom darkness becomes visible and holds sway I do not see the relevance of the passages from Daniel and the Psalms. I am not denying the existence of angels, which is clearly stated. James 4:7 devil - diabolos, adjective, 1) prone to slander, slanderous, accusing falsely 1a) a calumniator, false accuser, slanderer "Diabolos" is an adjective, meaning what is listed above. The context suggests that it be taken in the noun form, i.e., "... resist the slanderousness/false accusations..." -Strong's |
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15 | Satan.. man or not? | Ezek 28:12 | sandrider | 57143 | ||
Thanks! This is very extensive. It seems that there is more support that Satan is a single being. | ||||||
16 | Jesus died go do what? | Matthew | sandrider | 55737 | ||
Just before Jesus died, he cried out to God, "Why have you forsaken me?" Jesus had become separated from God, the state of Hell. For three days Jesus was separated from God and payed for all of our sins in that time. He was then resurrected, appeared to believers, and then ascended into Heaven. | ||||||
17 | When I pray to God, what should I say? | Matthew | sandrider | 56340 | ||
Jesus told us the basic Lord's prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. But, we should be truthful to God and say what we think. So I use a little system, ACTS, or Adoration Confession Thanksgiving Supplication. These four components cover all of the things I can think of to say to God. | ||||||
18 | Could you give me scripture referance | Matt 5:27 | sandrider | 55583 | ||
It is mentioned in the Pentateuch (Exodus 20:14) and later by Jesus (Matthew 5:27) that one should not commit adultery. Adultery is, by definition, having sex outside the marriage. | ||||||
19 | what happens? | Matt 13:47 | sandrider | 56220 | ||
The parable of the net (Matthew 13:47-52) is the closest thing the Bible gives to an answer for this question. Because the fish that were not caught cannot be seperated, it can be reasoned that God will not judge those who have not heard his Word like those who have. |
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20 | the great commission/evangelism? | Matt 28:19 | sandrider | 56338 | ||
I don't feel that this passage requires everyone to be full-time evangelists (that would be ridiculous). If you work in a company, it would probably fufill this commission to be scrupulous and hard-working and have a Bible on your desk so anyone who comes into your office sees where your morality is based. There is more than one way to spread the faith. President Bush, although not a full evangelist, helps Christianity by being a good person and then by identifying himself as a Christian. He need not spew Bible passages with every speech he makes. |
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