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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: charis Ordered by Verse |
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101 | Double portion is really only two-thirds | 2 Kin 2:9 | charis | 33854 | ||
Dear 10EC, (I know it's Tim, but I like 10EC! :-)) Greetings in Jesus' name! I have heard that one too! Let me add yet another: The 50 got a 'single-portion,' and Elisha got twice as much as these 'less-faithful' prophets. (they weren't present when Elijah was taken up) Therefore, Elisha got a 'double-portion.' However, all that said, I agree with you that it is probably not 2X of anything, or even 2/3, but the 'full-portion' of the God-given gift. (dare I say ministry, spirit, endowment or anointing [Greek! :-)]?) After all, both Elijah and Elisha were 'great' prophets! But to argue which had more 'power' is akin to the sons of Zebedee trying to be closer to the Lord than the other disciples, yes? By the way, I have heard that there is a lot of abuse of the word 'anointing' which may be the reason for some amount of 'sensitivity' to this word. As I am far away from the blessing of 'mainstream American Christianity' I was unaware that we cant use this word without rousing xenophobic reaction. Peace! Blessings to you for your 2 cents! This is my 2 yen. (presently worth 1.48 cents, or .0174 Euros) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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102 | Fast chariot driver in OT | 2 Kin 9:20 | charis | 32533 | ||
Dear jini, Greetings in the name of Jesus! I would suspect you mean Jehu, the son of Nimshi. "The watchman reported, "He came even to them, and he did not return; and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he drives furiously." 2 Kings 9:20 NASB. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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103 | Are Modern Prophets Always Accurate ? | Job | charis | 32266 | ||
Dear Jensen, Greetings in the name of Jesus! If I may, I would like to (try to) answers this question, though addressed specifically to another forum fellow. Are Modern Prophets Always Accurate ? I think that modern prophets are about as accurate as historical prophets, providing that 1) they ARE prophets, and 2) they prophesy in the name of the Lord (Jesus). It seems (pardon me If I am wrong) that you are being awfully confrontive in your interrogation of our new forum friend. What is prophecy? Many are hung up on the 'prognosticator' aspect of this ministerial gift. According to my Bible, a prophet is a 'forth-teller' of God's word and will, not *necessarily* a future-teller. "But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation." 1 Corinthians 14:3 NASB. Yes, some prophecy IS speaking of future events. But if we judge a prophet only by his prowess in telling the future, then even some of the Bible prophets cannot yet be judged! (a great deal of the Book of Revelation has not yet happened) It seems that the real question is, "Why are so many charlatans called prophets?" The answer is that people are gullible, yea, even Christians. And some people are pusuing (and achieving!) personal gain from religion. Should we hold false prophets accountable? We would be charged with murder if we did! :-) Maybe also we should hold the *listeners* of false prophecy accountable, too! A modern prophet must be held to the same standard of wisdom, patience, and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit as historical prophets. Please remember that we do NOT have a record of every word that Isaiah spoke. We have the God-inspired record of his prophecies spoken in the name of the Lord! I would imagine that Isaiah (and all the other prophets were careful and patient to wait until they clearly heard from God before they 'shot their mouth off.' If only today's servants with this gift would do the same! Peace unto you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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104 | Who's who | Job | charis | 33198 | ||
Dear SRN, Greetings in Jesus' name! The Greek word for prophet, prophetes, means: 4396 prophetes prof-ay'-tace from a compound of 4253 and 5346; a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet:--prophet. A prophet is one of the five ministries given as a gifts to the church. "And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers," Ephesians 4:11 NASB. Prophecy is one of the manifestational gifts of the Holy Spirit to the church. "...and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues." 1 Corinthians 12:10 NASB. Prophets in the New Testament were used to bring revelation of God's will for His church, past, present and future. Prophets also bring encouragement to the church. "But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation." 1 Corinthians 14:3 NASB. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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105 | Can satan read our mind. | Job 34:21 | charis | 40218 | ||
Dear michael, Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus! No! Only God knows your heart. "...on the day when, according to my gospel, God will judge the secrets of men through Christ Jesus." Romans 2:16 NASB. "And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do." Hebrews 4:13 NASB. Satan may counterfeit this ability with 'mind tricks' and even petty soothsaying, but he cannot know the heart of man. Some in the church have the gift of the Spirit of distinguishing spirits. (1 Corinthians 12:10) But this gift is not a full-time 'ability.' The Holy Spirit gives insight to a person's motives (heard) for the purpose of glorifying God, according to His will and timing. Just like the other gifts, it is not *ours* to wield for our purposes. Peace and joy in Christ Jesus, charis |
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106 | Why doesn't God prevent suffering? | Job 42:5 | charis | 18988 | ||
Dear pgs, Greetings in Jesus' name! God DOES intervene more often than we realize! Often our Lord has a 'thankless' job. :-) Sometimes He allows situations that seem 'unfair' to us, but they are to the glory of God. Also, there are times that temporary affliction are for our cleansing or pruning. In any case, God is ALWAYS just, and His ways are perfect. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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107 | Advise on contradictions found in bible | Ps 25:4 | charis | 17549 | ||
Dear Benjibabs, Greetings from Yokohama in Jesus' name! Friend, the 'contradictions' listed in your question are commonly used 'darts of doubt,' and virtually every one of them can be dealt with simply by looking at the context. I guess the first thing I must ask is what do you think? Did you open your Bible and read the passages and the surrounding context? Do you think these are valid contradictions? Is the 'someone' that sent you this list a Christian? What was the purpose of sending it to you? I could go to the bother of reading these passages and outlining the context for you, and I several books that explains the 'contradictions' of the Bible, and I could quote from them. But what is your heart? Are you 'receiving' this list? Or do you believe that the Bible is the Word of God? Rather than say, "The guys at the Bible Forum said...," I think it is better for you to say I read the Bible, and I believe it is true! If after a few hours of reading the context of these verses you still think there are contradictions, ask again, and I am sure that the saints will be happy to answer you. Open your Bible, and the Lord will lead you to the Answer. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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108 | Can an All Powerful God commit Sin? | Ps 34:8 | charis | 43334 | ||
Dear Clark, Greetings in Jesus' name! There is no conundrum here at all. If you believe in the One and Only God, then He is only good. Other gods may offer a personal choice concerning their attributes, or make room for philosophical conumdrum, but the God of the Bible is good ONLY! Trusting in this, indeed trusting in Him is called faith. This particular faith is unavailable in other religions. To answer your questions: 1) Yes. 2) Yes. Please, He! No 'she!' 3) Why would He even want to do as we do? 4) No. 5) No. 6) Moot. 7) No. He is still omnipotent. 8) Moot. 9) Moot. 10) Moot. Friend, your trouble is lack of faith in a God that is ALL GOOD. I pray that you find Him. Call upon His name Jesus, and all your questions will be answered. Blessings, and peace in Christ Jesus, the One all await and need. charis |
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109 | difference of fear and afraid? | Prov 1:7 | charis | 5490 | ||
Dear lofs, (FEAR) (Heb. (yir'â,) "reverence," and other Heb. words meaning "terror," EXO 15:16; etc.; "carefulness," JOS 22:24, NASB; "concern," PRO 29:25; "fright," JOB 41:33; Gk. (phobos,) "dread, terror," MAT 14:26; etc.). Fear is that affection of the mind that arises with the awareness of approaching danger. The fear of God is of several kinds: superstitious, which is the fruit of ignorance; servile, which leads to abstinence from many sins through apprehension of punishment; and filial, which has its spring in love and prompts to care not to offend God and to endeavor in all things to please Him. It is another term for practical piety and comprehends the virtues of the godly character (PSA 111:10; PRO 14:2), whereas its absence is characteristic of a wicked and depraved person (ROM 3:18). It is produced in the soul by the Holy Spirit, and great blessing is pronounced upon those who possess this trait: His angels protect them (PSA 34:7); they "abide in the shadow of the Almighty" (PSA 91:1). This fear would subsist in a pious soul were there no punishment of sin. It dreads God's displeasure, desires His favor, reveres His holiness, submits cheerfully to His will, is grateful for His benefits, sincerely worships Him, and conscientiously obeys His commandments. Fear and love must coexist in us in order that either passion may be healthy and that we may please and rightly serve God. "The fear of the Lord" is used for the worship of God, e.g., "I will teach you the fear of the Lord" (PSA 34:11) and for the law of God (PSA 19:8-9). The "fear of Isaac" (GEN 31:42, 53) is God, whom Isaac worshiped with reverent awe. The "fear of man" is that dread of the opinions of our neighbors that makes us cowards in the performance of those duties that we fancy they do not practice (PRO 29:25). Unger's New Bible Dictionary. Afraid is similar to fearful in a dictionary sense, but modern usage seems to lean toward personal dislike of the feared person or thing, in addition to an apprehension of personal loss associated with guilt. In other words, you are afraid because you are wrong and will be punished (rightly), but want to place a moral burden on the feared person or thing (or God) to share the blame. In Jesus, charis |
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110 | Are the Seven Deadly Sins in the Bible? | Prov 6:16 | charis | 4243 | ||
Dear Nolan Keck, I am only aware of one deadly sin in the Bible, that of blaspheming the Holy Spirit. That is, of course, if the word 'deadly' is taken literally. I know that that church fathers wrote of these, or similar lists of 'mortal' sins. Also, the above scripture speaks of seven abominations. Do you take these sins as unforgiveable, therefore leading to eternal damnation? Any action or attitude that is against the will of God is a sin, and all are equal, except the one I mentioned above. Religion has sought to 'categorize' sin for a long time. Once we have done so, we can only use this measurement to forgive or judge, which would infringe upon God's sovereignty. Rather than use our time to 'weigh' sin, would it not be better to devote ourselves to be free from all sin? The reason I say this is because man seems to be able to 'rationalize' his way out of sin, given opportunity. To segregate 'deadly' and 'venial' sin gives us an excuse. From the opposite track, in judging others we can link just about anything to a 'deadly' sin. As to the 'corresponding virtues' (Thomas Aquinas?), I see no particular advantage in identifying a counterpart. Do you? Please let me know what we would get out of this opposite realtionship. Blessings to you in Jesus' name, charis |
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111 | Bad kids all? | Prov 22:15 | charis | 4982 | ||
Dear Wist ye not, Though the Book of Proverbs speaks here and in several other passages of the foolisness of children, there are times when their lack of 'knowledge' (bigotry) can make them seem very wise. I only wish it were more often! :-) Sadly, it is as much a commentary on the environment they live in as their inherent 'badness.' Yes, we are born with the sin of Adam, but we were also made in the image of God. O, that our children can be brought up in the nurture and admonition of God (Ephesians 6:4), to release that holy image. In Jesus' name, charis |
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112 | The future of loved pets | Eccl 3:21 | charis | 19107 | ||
Dear CDBJ, Greetings in Jesus' name! Peace to you, my friend. Indeed, pets bring companionship that few humans provide. Back in May 20, there was a thread about 'Biblical support for animals in heaven' with some great posts. My offering then, and now: Dear prayon, I think there is Biblical argument for animals in the future kingdom of God. It is a bit harder to clearly justify personal pets. But, sitting in front of my PC (Sorry, not a Mac) with my Papillon, Sophie, faithfully warming my lap, it is hard to exclude them :-) "Heaven goes by favour. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in."—Mark Twain "I care not for a man’s religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it."—Abraham Lincoln Before you all jump on me, I know that this is a Bible forum. I also know that the people that are the most outraged don't have pets :-) end quote Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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113 | Why was Jesus named “Jesus”? | Is 7:14 | charis | 6108 | ||
Dear ekip, Welcome back from a long hiatus! The 'name' Immanuel is mentioned only two times, both in Isaiah (7:14 and 8:8). The first clearly speaks of the Messiah, and the second seems to speak to the 'land of Messaiah.' There are no other references to this name suggesting that it is not a common name for an Israelite, as is Jesus, Joshua or Yehoshua, meaning 'God is Salvation' or 'Savior.' I guess what I am trying to say is that Mary naming her son 'Immanuel' might be considered presumptuous or irreverent, but apparently 'Jesus' was not. Possibly calling the Lord 'Immanuel' would be inconsistent with His humble nature? Ekip, this is not a dumb question, but quite thought-provoking. I am sure that there is a much more esoteric theory :-) This is my contribution. Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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114 | heaven or resurrection of the dead | Is 26:19 | charis | 277 | ||
Dana, When our flesh dies, our spirit-soul is with the Lord in heaven, not yet resurrected. (and not sleeping) When Christ returns, God will resurrect us, reunite body-soul-spirit | ||||||
115 | how do we know people we never met | Jer 31:13 | charis | 495 | ||
Dear Laughlin, Happy usually means a personal emotion. Satisfied or joyful would be more appropriate, as they denote a broader, less selfish state. God is just! Nobody goes to hell unfairly. In any case, the Lord wants us to use the time given use to spread the good news and to show forth an example of salvation to all, including our family and friends. When we have served our Lord in this life, then meet Him in His glory, we will be satisfied. (Jer 31:12-14) I am not quite sure what the short form of your question means. Is this a separate question? |
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116 | When was the book o f Joel written ? | Amos | charis | 7328 | ||
Dear Mylwa, From the New Unger's Bible Dictionary: Critics commonly date Joel's prophecy anywhere from the division of the kingdom (c. 932 B.C.) to the time of Malachi (c. 400 B.C.) or even later. The safest date seems to be preexilic. The reign of Joash (835-796 B.C.) is most appropriate for the prophecy. Several lines of argument would seem to indicate that Joel's prophecy is early. Its style and general spirit are dissimilar to that of Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, postexilic prophets. Its language and style rather belong to the period of Hebrew classical literature. Joel's diction seems reminiscent of Amos, who himself seems to have made use of Joel (cf. JOE 3:16 with AMO 1:2; JOE 3:18 with AMO 9:13). Perhaps most significant is the lack of the mention of a king in the book. Joash was a minor and for a long time under the guardianship of Jehoida the high priest. Then too, Israel's enemies were the Phoenicians and Philistines (JOE 3:4), the Egyptians and Edomites (JOE 3:19), and the Assyrians and the Babylonians who harassed Israel from the time of Amos to the Exile. Cornill, Oesterley and Robinson, Merx, and S. R. Driver agree for a postexilic date but their evidence is inconclusive. JOE 3:2 is supposed to allude to the Exile but this is clearly a predictive passage of the nation's present-day scattering and by no means needs to refer to the Babylonian captivity. The mention of the Javanim or "Ionians" does not necessitate a date after the Exile. These people are alluded to in the Assyrian records of the eighth century B.C. Arguments based on the silence with regard to a king or idolatrous places of worship in the Northern Kingdom are pointless. Such mention is also lacking in Nahum, Jonah, Zephaniah, and Obadiah. In Jesus' name, charis |
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117 | any comments are welcome on this book | Haggai | charis | 1258 | ||
It is in the Old Testament. What are you fishing for? Your move... In Jesus' name. | ||||||
118 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | charis | 31069 | ||
Dear pricefhome, Greetings in the name of Jesus! If this 'prophet' met you in a private circumstance and told you to sunder what God has ordained, then this is a false prophet, or at the very least a false prophecy. Jesus can change any circumstance! And He will! First, get Godly counsel from a shepherd that you both can trust, and place your family (and your marriage!) in his care. Attend the same fellowship together (at the same time!), and agree to serve God together, and He will surely make your hearts one. As the head of your household, you are responsible to make the steps (in love and care) to get things going in this direction. If you are not loving your wife, first settle that before God. Next, if your wife will not seek counsel together, then you first go to a shepherd (one that really cares for his flock) and tell him your desires, and ask for his advice and prayers to that end. Finally, with patience and perseverance, ask the Lord to make these holy desires into a reality. I, too, am a product of a dysfunctional family, and have seen God stop the cycle. Not only that, but He has brought healing and faith to my whole family. No, it was not a 'rewind' and creation of an 'alternate history.' But it is a healing of the present situation, and peace is upon my family; my parents, siblings, and children. My friend, have faith in God, not in irresponsible 'prophecies' or 'words of knowledge.' Indeed these gifts are still at work in the church, but always to the edification of His body, His flock. Blessings and peace to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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119 | Do we tithe on our net or gross? | Mal 3:8 | charis | 22625 | ||
Dear Appleseed, Greetings in Jesus' name! If we are to tithe at all, it should be based on our gross income. After taxes/expenses and whatever else we decide is none of God's business, many would be 'tithing' a thin dime! :-) '"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this," says the Lord of hosts, "if I will not open for you the windows of heaven, and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows."' Malachi 3:10 NASB. If we are going to 'test' God to see if He will open the windows of heaven (and He WILL!), then testing on the whole amount is common sense AND faith. Remember also that if there is food in His house, you get to eat it, too! The above verse is not adherence to the Law. It is a prophet speaking the oracles of God to those who will listen. It is not a command or requirement, or else! It is not a 'protection racket!' (as if God were the Godfather) The calamities HAPPEN! God is not going to send them! But God (don't you love those places in the Bible that start with "But God..."!?) in his grace rewards the faithful. His protection is not "or else!" but life plus abundant life! "Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, they will pour into your lap. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return." Luke 6:38 NASB Sure, it would be wonderful if we could trust ourselves to 'give freely!' But can we? Can we truly be so sensitive to the Holy Spirit to know *exactly* how much He would have us give? Frankly, I doubt it. History shows that Israel could not, and did not, even though it was spelled out clearly. Has the New Testament church a better track record? From the amount of cajoling and begging and threatening I see spewing forth from the pulpit these days, I don't think so. True, some churches do none of these things. Wonderful! The ones I see that don't harp on giving is because they teach the tithe and offering, simple and Biblical. Did Jesus say, "In the New Testamant you are still legally obligated to tithe"? NO! Did Jesus say, "You are now free from any form of tithes"? NO! Forgive me! I think I answered more than was asked! :-) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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120 | Is Christian school tuition a tithe? | Mal 3:8 | charis | 30629 | ||
Dear timurray2000, Greetings in the name of Jesus! "Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you say, 'How have we robbed You?' In tithes and offerings." Malachi 3:8 NASB. Answer: No. Why would you consider paying for your children's education, or your own, as an offering to God? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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