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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: washicd Ordered by Verse |
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1 | Why Jesus came | Bible general | washicd | 242312 | ||
Much of the Old Testament and New Testament is addressing (either directly or indirectly) the necessity and promise of the His coming. God made a covenant that He would send a saviour into the world. Jesus confirms that covenant. Even the scriptures which directly address this question are many, to many to list. Mat 5:17, Mat 10:34 Luke 2:11, Luke 3:16, Luke 12:49-51 John 1, John 3:14-18, John 12:46-50, John 14:6, I belief that Jesus was sent in order that we might be brought out of confusion by way of Light and Truth and that by believing in that Truth we may be given grace through faith in God's Word (faith being action based on a sustained belief). Questions like this are often more beneficial than the answers received. Thanks, I think your questions are thought provoking. |
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2 | Why Jesus came | Bible general | washicd | 242320 | ||
I have thought the same thing about Gen 3:15. No doubt we have much to discover. Therefore I am happy that we have access to His Word and also for high speed study tools like this site and other resources. It hasn't been very long ago that access to the scriptures was very rare and little free time in the day to study it anyway. At a time when we (imo) are in the last days, it's a blessing that we just happen to have the quick, powerful, and available tools to seek His Truth and to share it amongst ourselves. Men before us spent months in pursuit of what is takes only a relatively few minutes for us to accomplish. Every day in His Word is a good day! |
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3 | God speaks Truth, Light and Salvation | Gen 1:3 | washicd | 242321 | ||
Gods Word is Truth, Illumination and Salvation Some people insist on taking Gen 1 (and the whole Bible for that matter) 'literally'. I think it is literal to a fair extent, but I think there is important information and Truth in the underlying message that is obviously being given. The first written occurrence of God speaking is concurrent with the appearance of Light (essentially - God said "Become Light" and became Light). When God speaks it has the effect of casting light (understanding, truth and illumination) upon that which is able to perceive it.(Mat. 13:9-17, John 1) At the beginning of Day 1 the earth was adrift in darkness and confusion (lack of Truth, reliability). (Gen. 1:2) God's speaking is a form of redemption for those who would seek and accept it. Truth is defined as that which is reliable/unchanging/steadfast. Therefore it has eternal value. Truth is a necessary part of any foundation, otherwise whatever is built upon that foundation will eventually fail. God's Word is Truth and therefore valuable and reliable, He will not fail His own Word. When you hang your life on His Word, He accounts that as faith (Abraham for example). He loves to see His children relying on Him and He rewards them with grace. (Ex. Mat. 15:22-28, Mark 5:25-34, Eph. 2:8) Jesus is the Word of God. Jesus was "In the beginning". Jesus is the light of the world. (John 1:1-7). Jesus is Truth, Light, God's Word. Whether or not a person chooses to pursue Truth is matter of the will of the Spirit and dedication of the individual. Prayer along with acts of faith can awaken/reignite even the dimmest of spirits. It is one of His gifts to us. Every day in His word is a good day, even with trouble! |
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4 | Zebulun's territory | Gen 49:13 | washicd | 219457 | ||
i believe your answer lies in Gen 49:1 where the introductory verse to that chapter says: 'And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.' all of the sons of israel are told what will befall their tribes in the 'last days.' it is probable that their descendants in modern times are collected in such a location. |
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5 | Stumbling allowed to strenghten? | Deut 4:34 | washicd | 242420 | ||
I suspect you are referring to Daniel 11:34-35 | ||||||
6 | What does Matt 24:34 mean? | Matt 24:34 | washicd | 219459 | ||
ronald, realizing the question was asked many years ago, and realizing you havent posted here since, never the less, i would like to weigh in with a response. the subject of this verse(matt 24:34) begins with Jesus' desciples asking him "what shall be the sign of Thy coming at the end of the world?" Jesus replies with a generous list of signs which will mark the generation of His return at the 'end of the world'. while the fall of jerusalem around 70AD was surely a rough time, it could hardly be the fulfillment of matthew 24:21 "For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be." this alone should make it obvious that the fall of jerusalem in 70 is not one of the signs of the end of the world. Christ also assures them(verse 26) that His return will not be hidden or secret and that they will not have to rely on murmurings and rumors, for His return will be as obvious as a lightning bolt (ver 27) which can be seen from a great distance, even when looking in the opposite direction. it will be as evident as the location of a carcass when the eagles are circling(ver 28). what a fitting description of the end times! all this will occur at a time when the world will be as it was in noah's day(verse 37) when the angels came and defiled the earth and men's thoughts were evil continually. the generation that observes these signs, the same generation will live to see His return at the end of the world. Lord grant us eyes to see and ears to hear. -washicd |
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