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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: Timothy Paul Ordered by Verse |
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101 | sin is the absence of right behavior? | 1 John 3:4 | Timothy Paul | 60283 | ||
Hi inheavenseyes, love your handle (o: It helps me if I put sin into two categories: there are sins of comission, (ones that we commit) and sins of omission, (when we fail to do our duty) Sin is simply disobeying God, as Adam and Eve painfully found out in the 3rd chapter of Genesis. Yet, sin also includes any unintended trespasses. (my definition of trespass is to step over the line) see Lev. 4:1-2,"AND THE Lord said to Moses, Say to the Israelites, If anyone shall sin through error or unwittingly in any of the things which the Lord has commanded not to be done, and shall do any one of them-- (AMP) So, even if it is unintentional, it is still sin. Sometimes we may sin and not even realize it until later. This is why God's laws are such an important gift. They are there to teach and guide us so we don't keep repeating the same sin. We must remember that sin is our nature and it is the universal separation of people from God. Romans 6:23 says For the wages which sin pays is death, but the [bountiful] free gift of God is eternal life through (in union with) Jesus Christ our Lord.(AMP) For God so loved the world , He gave His only Son... and He did this while we were yet sinners. Sorry, but my answer has to be No. There is no effort on our part capable of making us sinless. We must trust the truth that Jesus was sent to break through the barrier that separated us from God. When Jesus hung dying and said "It is finished" the curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place was torn in two, effectively removing the barrier between God and humanity. We still commit sin, but forgiveness is an ongoing process. Peace, Tim |
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102 | follow-up | 1 John 3:4 | Timothy Paul | 60406 | ||
Hi inheavenseyes, Yes, I guess I do feel that sin is based on behavior, but many times sinful thoughts will creep into my head and this is what is uncontrollable (at least for me). I believe we do sin in thought as well as deed. See Mat 5:28 "But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart." What we do have control over is whether these sinful thoughts will lead to sinful actions and, I admit, many times they have and most likely will again. Although not in reference to the above sin, but there are so many others, that I have been known to act hastily and commit a violation even before I am aware of it. This is why I do not think that the human brain, or willpower for that matter, is powerful enough to list every sin and be careful enough to never transgress another law again. Does this answer your question a little more clearly? May your hope and strength flourish, Tim |
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103 | follow-up | 1 John 3:4 | Timothy Paul | 60455 | ||
inheavenseyes, my belief is that sin is not only an offense against God, sin is a condition of being guilty of sin, which is the nature of our flesh. St. Paul sums this up in Romans chap 7, For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. (7:14) For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. (7:15) Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. (7:20) O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? (7:24) Peace, Tim |
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104 | Which of the seven vials of the beasts? | Revelation | Timothy Paul | 57600 | ||
angelface, your answer is found in Rev chap 15:7,8, and 16:1,10,11, Rev 15:7, And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever. Rev 15:8 And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled. Rev 16:1, And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth. Rev 16:10,And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain, Rev 16:11, And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds. May our Lord annoint your curiosity and bless you with much wisdom, tim |
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105 | Which of the seven vials of the beasts? | Revelation | Timothy Paul | 57601 | ||
angelface, your answer is found in Rev chap 15:7,8, and 16:1,10,11, Rev 15:7, And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever. Rev 15:8 And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled. Rev 16:1, And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth. Rev 16:10,And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain, Rev 16:11, And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds. May our Lord annoint your curiosity and bless you with much wisdom, tim |
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106 | "Read and hear" or "read and understand" | Rev 1:3 | Timothy Paul | 57955 | ||
Good question, hp (: I must agree w/Steve Here is how I arrived at this conclusion, feel free to air your own points: The first two meanings of HEAR (vt), in Webster's New World College Dictionary are, 1, to perceive sounds through auditory stimulation, 2, to listen and consider, a,)to take notice of; pay attention b,) to listen to officially, also e,) to understand. so HEAR also means to understand, hence we are instructed to read as well as hear. Let me relate something I read in gradeschool, "To understand is to stand under, which is to look up to, which is a good way to understand." I do agree w/you as the latter translation being better (clearer) than the former, but to truly understand, we must take into consideration the age and culture in which God chose to hand these words down to us for our benefit. Thank Him for His illumination as you read His words (Psa. 119:105)and the wisdom that comes from above (James 3:17) shall be pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. May God Bless, Tim |
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107 | WHAT IS THE MARK OF THE BEAST | Rev 13:17 | Timothy Paul | 64756 | ||
It is probable that the mark, the name, and the number of the beast, may all signify the same thing, which is receiving the mark in their forehead, and that they oblige themselves to the enemy's authority, which means receiving the mark in their right hands. (This, I have paraphrased from Matthew Henry's Commentary) Jesus points us in the right direction as He explains in Matt24: 11-13 11)And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12) And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13)But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. My advice is to not spend time wondering what the mark may look like, but spend sincere effort in avoiding having the mark affixed to your own flesh, and this can be done only, in my view, by trusting in Jesus as He promises to protect us |
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108 | what are we freed for?(chapter 7) | Rev 22:17 | Timothy Paul | 48097 | ||
And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come; and he who is hearing -- let him say, Come; and he who is thirsting -- let him come; and he who is willing -let him take the water of life freely.- Darby's Dear goodlilgirl723, There are likely thousands of ways to explain freedom, but the one that comes to mind at the moment is, freed from the darness.Freed for a life in the light, which is Christ. When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (Jn. 8:12) Or, in Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners |
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