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1 | If we defend ourselves, God WON'T?? | Not Specified | starfire | 174682 | ||
Some TV ministries say we are *not* to defend ourselves when falsely accused as Jesus did not when Pilate questioned Him. Is this true? (I don't know of any other verses that are clear on this topic) Supposedly when we do, God will not defend us. I'm concerned as I'm involved in a legal matter where I've been (falsely) accused of causing "trouble". I responded, pointing out that I've had ZERO contact with the individual making this claim and enumerated several things I'd done in their behalf PRIOR to this false accusation. I then requested that without specific incident their lawyer refrain from such labels. WAS I WRONG and now IN THIS -ALONE- as God will no longer defend me even though I am innocent?? Thank you |
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2 | Are we to give ALL to anyone wanting it? | Not Specified | starfire | 175740 | ||
Referring to Matt 5:40 and Luke 6:29, are we to let everyone who wants it have what is ours?? I'm confused. My stepmom(didn't raise us or contribute to my parents' home or savings..married my dad AFTER he retired and my mom died) destroyed my dad's will, claiming everything for herself (even down to my parent's wedding bands and my grandparent's picture). She refuses to turn over anything. By law, without a will, 1/4 of the home is mine. She abused my father horribly in the last years of his life and has lived there rent free now for years. Finally I just want closure and told her lawyer to liquidate my portion. She refuses to sell the house or buy me out. (She has 20x the amount of cash it would take to buy me out, so money is not the issue, she just wants to be mean) I was told I have no recourse other than to sue her to release my portion. My sister is unemployed,in her 50s and living in a horrendously dangerous area of town so I can't just tell my stepmom to keep it without endangering my sis's future. Also, I feel it would dishonor both of my parents as they worked their whole lives for this house. Incidently, my father's intent was for the kids to get half of everything which would have been valued at about 6 times what the house is worth. By destroying the will, she got to keep it all, except for 1/4 of the house, but now refuses to turn that over as well. Reading scripture, I'm not sure what I am to do.... honor my mother and father or give my stepmom everything, even if it means my sister or I could end up homeless? Any Godly counsel out there?? Thank you Matt 5:40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. 2 Luke 6:29 "Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either. |
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3 | Give whatever to whomever?Mt 5:40 Lk6:29 | Not Specified | starfire | 175761 | ||
Matt 5:40 and Luke 6:29 Need to better understand these two passages. Not sure how to respond in a situation regarding inheritance and do not know if these apply (to give whatever to whomever), or if honoring our father and mother would take precidence Please help me understand. |
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4 | Anthology of Notes and StudyHelps?? | Not Specified | starfire | 177534 | ||
Hello, When I study my bible I find I switch continuously between about 5 or so bibles to read all the differences in both translations and in notes-study helps. I know there is a parallel bible, but I am wondering IF there is such a thing as an anthology of bible notes that collects the notes from various bibles into one book and includes as MUCH of the study helps as is possible. I like to read a variety because I find that many skip the verse I need clarification on or many may offer a different perspective, which is helpful also. Ex. in Genesis 19:8 where Lot offers his virgin daughters to the MOB wanting to literally rape the 2 men(angels) Lot was hosting. I cringed to my very core, I was soooo appalled. Searched and searched for some rational as to HOW LOT could DO that and still (in later passages) be considered a Godly man. One study bible said it showed the depravity that one comes to accept when living so close to the boundaries of sin, another said it was because in those times, protecting guests was above all else (huh?) and finally another bible said that knowing the mob was homosexual, they wanted the MEN, not the daughters and would very likely turn down the offer, but Lot was trying to buy time to protect the guests and diffuse the mob. I know of no such study help (NOT a commentary, but an ANTHOLOGY of comments made by various authors on each verse of scripture). It would be GREAT if it exists. Thank you in advance |
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5 | 1JN4 Testing the spirits | Not Specified | starfire | 193189 | ||
I have several questions about 1JN 4:1-9. It tells us to TEST the spirits and that every spirit that ACKNOWLEDGES and CONFESSES .... What does this mean?? Satan acknowledges that Jesus is Lord, but confesses?? I don't understand that. I'd think it would mean to PROCLAIM or verbally state, but satan and his dominions lie. They could SAY they believe Jesus is Lord and they've acccepted Him as THEIR LORD, the Son of God, come in the flesh, but be lying... Also it says that acknowledges that JESUS CHRIST is Lord.... I was told that CHRIST is just a title, which meant Messiah or Rabbi. In this day and age we NEED to seek our Lord MORE than EVER and in doing so, must not be tricked. I heard satan puts thoughts in our minds so we might think it's God responding to us when it is not. (And not all can be looked up in the bible...for example if we are praying for the answer as to whether we should choose this job or that one, etc) Thank you for any insight you might offer. |
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6 | Morning (or Day) Star: Lucifer or JESUS? | Not Specified | starfire | 194249 | ||
Morning Star: Satan OR JESUS?? This is a bit confusing....both are referred to with this title. I don't know how to figure out if it is the same Hebrew (or Greek) word or if they have different meanings? Some help would be appreciated? |
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7 | Are we to give ALL to anyone wanting it? | Bible general Archive 3 | starfire | 175742 | ||
Referring to Matt 5:40 and Luke 6:29, are we to let everyone who wants it have what is ours?? I'm confused. My stepmom(didn't raise us or contribute to my parents' home or savings..married my dad AFTER he retired and my mom died) destroyed my dad's will, claiming everything for herself (even down to my parent's wedding bands and my grandparent's picture). She refuses to turn over anything. By law, without a will, 1/4 of the home is mine. She abused my father horribly in the last years of his life and has lived there rent free now for years. Finally I just want closure and told her lawyer to liquidate my portion. She refuses to sell the house or buy me out. (She has 20x the amount of cash it would take to buy me out, so money is not the issue, she just wants to be mean) I was told I have no recourse other than to sue her to release my portion. My sister is unemployed,in her 50s and living in a horrendously dangerous area of town so I can't just tell my stepmom to keep it without endangering my sis's future. Also, I feel it would dishonor both of my parents as they worked their whole lives for this house. Incidently, my father's intent was for the kids to get half of everything which would have been valued at about 6 times what the house is worth. By destroying the will, she got to keep it all, except for 1/4 of the house, but now refuses to turn that over as well. Reading scripture, I'm not sure what I am to do.... honor my mother and father or give my stepmom everything, even if it means my sister or I could end up homeless? Any Godly counsel out there?? Thank you Matt 5:40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. 2 Luke 6:29 "Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either. |
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8 | Are we to give ALL to anyone wanting it? | Bible general Archive 3 | starfire | 175760 | ||
CDBJ, I appreciate your answer, but it is not a legal question. It's trying to understand those two passages of scripture to know when/how they apply vs the commandment to honor our parents. I'm needing some insight as to my approach. I haven't decided whether as a christian I am to never sue anyone or under what circumstance. Obviously a lawyer will tell me to sue. That's his/her business. |
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9 | Give whatever to whomever?Mt 5:40 Lk6:29 | Bible general Archive 3 | starfire | 175787 | ||
Matt 5:40 and Luke 6:29 Need to better understand these two passages. Not sure how to respond in a situation regarding inheritance and do not know if these apply (to give whatever to whomever), or if honoring our father and mother would take precidence Please help me understand. |
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10 | Are we to give ALL to anyone wanting it? | Bible general Archive 3 | starfire | 175766 | ||
CDBJ, I'm sorry, as I don't understand what you are asking, I don't believe I'd understand your answer either. I also don't see what being a believer all my life has to do with me not understanding certain passages in scripture and how/when to apply them. It seems to me the direction you are going in is not addressing my question and is not helpful to ease my confusion. I am a believer, and I do my best to understand God's will through scripture which is why I'm asking others for help in doing so. Thank you for your interest and for trying to help. I'm sorry I can't relate, but certainly know that questioning my validity as a christian because I'm asking questions about scripture is not helpful at all. It is actually burdensome. I know that's not your intent, but given our lack of communication, I think you'll probably be able to better help in some of the other questions posted. |
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11 | Are we to give ALL to anyone wanting it? | Bible general Archive 3 | starfire | 175775 | ||
Azurelaw, Thank you for your very loving reply. I will most certainly look up those passages. I find Matt 5:40 and Luke 6:29 confusing, but can see that there is some message beyond the words for Jesus to take it to the extreme. A long time ago I'd heard (a pastor said) that to "turn your cheek" actually meant to demand to be treated as an equal. That for the attacker to hit you on the R cheek (assuming they were R handed as most people are) required them to backhand you which was an insult...something that meant you were of less stature than they were, thus Jesus said to offer the LEFT cheek, meaning to tell them to regard you as an equal. I found that interesting, but the coat/shirt stuff I find confusing with very little commentary on it. I'm not so much trying to "claim what's mine"... if I wanted to do so, I'd have sued her as was suggested, however without proof that she destroyed the will (it was all heresay in that my father mentioned it to me privately, with no other witnesses.) As earlier stated, I haven't even charged her rent, although it would be a great help financially. I do, however, want to do right by my parent's lifelong work to honor their lives and dying wishes. I'm sure they would not want my sister to face being homeless when my dad's 2nd wife has many many times more than she'll ever need, but is filled with hatred and greed. Personally, if I truly believed that God wanted me to let her have it ALL,I'd be happy to do so, (at least for my portion)as I've done so with everything other than the house. I'd refused to sue. I should tell you we are not talking about a lot of money here (about 25K...after lawyer/real estate fees and taxes it will most likely be 15-20K at best. That's not a lot to someone who has money (she has at least 500K between her own 1st marriage, inheritances and my parent's savings. That is in addition to the value of the house)... and being in her 80s, it's not likely she'll need or even be able to use most of it. (Her health has been bad for many years already, but not something that doctors/surgery/medicine can not help with any longer.) As I'd said, she's being mean as she was from the night my dad died. Within 2 hours after his death, she was throwing *everything* of his in the garbage. (much more can be said here...about how she desecrated his grave, etc, but this is enough to portray her mindset) This meanness is especially apparent in that she will not even give me my parents wedding bands (nothing fancy, or of value other than sentimental -just plain thin gold bands) or my grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary picture. (She didn't even know my grandfather, and this holds no meaning to her). When you are faced with long term unemployment, however, as my sister has been, and is in danger of losing her house....either by not being able to make the mortgage, or by having to move since her neighborhood is dangerously being taken over by drug dealers and vandalism, that inheritance could mean the difference between being homeless (worst case) and moving to a bit of a safer neighborhood upon retirement (best case). I just want to do what is right in God's eyes. I've loved God as far back as I can remember... back to my preschool days, but as stated in my profile, I only came to learn to read, enjoy and study the bible as an adult. Most of my experience with scripture has been in the past few years and I'm very very blessed to have this forum to get ask questions to help me to understand and apply it to daily life. Thank you again for your kindness and your loving Christian heart. I pray our precious Saviour blesses you abundantly for your efforts to sincerely reflect Him to others. |
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12 | Anthology of Notes and StudyHelps?? | Bible general Archive 3 | starfire | 177537 | ||
Hello, When I study my bible I find I switch continuously between about 5 or so bibles to read all the differences in both translations and in notes-study helps. I know there is a parallel bible, but I am wondering IF there is such a thing as an anthology of bible notes that collects the notes from various bibles into one book and includes as MUCH of the study helps as is possible. I like to read a variety because I find that many skip the verse I need clarification on or many may offer a different perspective, which is helpful also. Ex. in Genesis 19:8 where Lot offers his virgin daughters to the MOB wanting to literally rape the 2 men(angels) Lot was hosting. I cringed to my very core, I was soooo appalled. Searched and searched for some rational as to HOW LOT could DO that and still (in later passages) be considered a Godly man. One study bible said it showed the depravity that one comes to accept when living so close to the boundaries of sin, another said it was because in those times, protecting guests was above all else (huh?) and finally another bible said that knowing the mob was homosexual, they wanted the MEN, not the daughters and would very likely turn down the offer, but Lot was trying to buy time to protect the guests and diffuse the mob. I know of no such study help (NOT a commentary, but an ANTHOLOGY of comments made by various authors on each verse of scripture). It would be GREAT if it exists. Thank you in advance |
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13 | Light AND DARK simultaneously? | Gen 1:3 | starfire | 148847 | ||
How could God's spirit (LIGHT) move across the DARK waters and there not be light? His very presence is light. How could both exist simultaneously? And why did He only create the LIGHT? Why did the darkness not require creation? But what was the dark?? Man was sinless before he fell, so it is not sin?? Obviously, I'm confused. |
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14 | Darkness AND Light SIMULTANEOUSLY??? | Gen 1:3 | starfire | 148848 | ||
(So sorry..new here...I think I put this in the wrong place before).. How could God's spirit (LIGHT) move across the DARK waters and there not be light? His very presence is light. How could both exist simultaneously? And why did He only create the LIGHT? Why did the darkness not require creation? But what was the dark?? Man was sinless before he fell, so it is not sin?? Obviously, I'm confused. |
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15 | Light AND DARK simultaneously? | Gen 1:3 | starfire | 148864 | ||
Nice of you to reply and try to help. Yes, I'd searched those notes earlier, but it seems I'm either really dense on this one or it's just not the right time yet. |
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16 | Light AND DARK simultaneously? | Gen 1:3 | starfire | 148881 | ||
Oh, THANK YOU!!! I'm going to really meditate on that passage I truly appreciate your help! It has bothered me for *months*. So HAPPY to have found this group The Lord is truly present....I *LOVE* to get answers with scripture backing them up...it's the only way I feel secure in the answer. :-) |
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17 | "Wonderful" How to do word study??? | Judg 13:18 | starfire | 148883 | ||
Does anyone know how I might study what the root of this word "wonderful" is? I looked in my NASB concordance, and it just gives a few words...Perhaps there is another study source that defines words at *length* in their original form and then shows you *all* the passages in the bible where this same word is used. Is there such a resource and if so, what is it called? Thank you |
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18 | Offspring?Long Life? | Is 53:10 | starfire | 148849 | ||
I found my same questions (listed below) at a Jewish site regarding this passage, which included the information on the Hebrew word study for "seed" (or offspring) used in this passage. Any light would be appreciated. : 53:10 "He shall see his seed." The Hebrew word for "seed", used in this verse, always refers to physical descendants in our Jewish Scriptures. See, e.g., Gen. 12:7; Gen. 15:13; Gen. 46:6; Ex. 28:43. A different word, generally translated as "sons", is used to refer to spiritual descendants (see Deut. 14:1, e.g.). 53:10 "He will prolong his days." Not only did Jesus die young, but how could the days be prolonged of someone who is alleged to be God? |
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19 | Offspring?Long Life? | Is 53:10 | starfire | 148913 | ||
Hello Angel! No, the questions were copied from a Jewish site, but still, other than part about the deity of Jesus, they expressed my own lack of understanding as well ... I have a really hard time understanding why the Jewish people have not accepted Jesus in all this time and had begun looking through their sites to get some concept of why - would help if I had a witnessing opportunity to understand where they are coming from...as I looked into the passages they mentioned, in many I shared the same perplexity as to the meaning of the passage and how it relates appropriately to Jesus (not out of doubt that He's LORD, but out of a desire to better understand Him in the scriptures) I really LOVE the study of prophecy as I eagerly await the rapture and supposedly the conversion of the Jewish people is a huge factor in the fullness of time coming into being. Also, just am intrigued by all the richness and hidden meaning in the OT as I learn more about the Jewish feasts and customs and how it related to Our Lord, Who of course practiced them and was represented in them. I've often said, I wish I knew of a "Messianic CHRISTIAN" church...a place for Christians to learn their JEWISH roots without converting to judaism of course. Does such a church exist?? Thanks for your enthusiastic reply, your time, and mostly for wanting to help (esp. if I had been questioning the authenticity of Jesus as Lord). Actually sometimes I find the passages that they (the jews) disagree with to be equally unclear, and want to better understand them. Examining all the other places in the OT where there were obvious references to Jesus and most of all, look into my heart where He resides, I thankfully KNOW WHO He is :-) |
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20 | Are menstrual cloths disgusting to God?? | Is 64:6 | starfire | 159039 | ||
Delicate Question....Isa 64:6 From my study,the "filthy rags" described in this passage meant menstrual cloths. I was so hurt when reading this passage- that God would use a natural function that He gave women to describe something so horribly disgusting to Him....If anyone can shed light on this, please do so because as I originally saw it, you could also then gleam that God sees our menstrual cloths (used to cope with a normal bodily function that HE gave us) as disgustingly vile to Him. I've prayed and asked the Holy Spirit for some inspiration..IF it was truly His beloved voice, and not some random thought my brain pieced together I got this: 1) Eve didn't menstruate (blood brings forth life) until AFTER the fall and that childbearing was her punishmentfor her sin so it is a monthly reminder of the initial sin that separated us from God. 2)Also because to the Jews in that day, any bodily function involving any form of secretion was considered "unclean" (not sure what that means, but obviously not acceptable). All other fluids and elimination, or whatever you wish to call them as well as whatever materials that were used to cleanse the body (leaves??) were immediately disposed of, but cloth was not in abundance so the rags had to be cleaned and saved from month to month for additional use. Can anyone who has studied this passage tell me if I'm on track with what I believe was the Holy Spirit's guidance?? If I am not, please enlighten me. Thank you! |
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