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101 | Becoming a christian | John 6:37 | Inquisitor | 222908 | ||
Quoted from Doc: Anyway, relative to baptism: baptism is something that the saved do, not something that makes them saved. Birds fly because they are birds, flying does not make them birds. I'm not sure about the analogy of birds and their inborn ability to fly to this discussion. But I am interested in following ALL of the Words from the Bible on the subject of becoming a christian. It just seems like there's so much controversy and I don't understand why. I read Mk 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned." Yes, I can ackowledge in light of CDBJ's post, there are some scriptures that DON'T say the word "baptism" but God only has to say something once and we should do it, right? After all, He is God. So in addition to believing, confessing, and repenting, it just seems natural to tell everyone when we're discussing this subject that baptism is part of the process. After all, one doesn't have the whole enchilada without all the vital ingredients, right? I'm just trying to get us all on the same page and aim for that unity for which our Lord prayed to His Father. Later on Paul encourages all christians to be of one mind, one faith, one body, one Lord and one baptism. Eph 4:4-6 It's not my obsession with this concept...it's the Lord's. He wants us to come to Him, as HE (and only He) is "the Way, the Truth and the Life." Jn 14:6 |
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102 | Baptismal Regeneration | John 6:37 | Inquisitor | 222915 | ||
Quoted from Steve, "The correct understanding of what happened was misunderstood in later years of the church, eventually giving rise to the doctrine of baptismal regeneration." Can you tell me more about this "baptismal regeneration?" I looked it up in Wikipedia as I couldn't find it in my Bible but saw several different definitions and comments. Please include which scriptures support this doctrine. Thanks. |
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103 | wHO ARE SHEEP FROM ANOTHER FOLD | John 10:16 | Inquisitor | 224725 | ||
How do you come to this conclusion? What scripture is used in support? Please explain. Thanks and God bless, Inquisitor |
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104 | wHO ARE SHEEP FROM ANOTHER FOLD | John 10:16 | Inquisitor | 224728 | ||
I've heard other strange interpretations, including people from the past before Jesus' time and far in His future. So as I said, there's no value in speculating as to whom exactly Jesus is referring. When there's not any Bible commentary to help interpret such an unusual statement, it's best to leave it alone. God bless you all, Inquisitor |
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105 | wHO ARE SHEEP FROM ANOTHER FOLD | John 10:16 | Inquisitor | 224750 | ||
108cious and Lionheart, It does look like you all have made a very good conclusion, coupling these words, Matt 15:24 with those about sheep from another fold. It does sound closer to the whole of God's Word than any other. God bless you. Inquisitor |
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106 | i am the resurrection what does he mean | John 11:25 | Inquisitor | 222996 | ||
Doc's message is also supported by other writers such as 1 Pet 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. There are several other writers on this subject such as Paul and Luke but they all say the same think, in my opinion. They all support the idea that Christ counts for everything in this area. He is our only Hope, our only Lord, and our only Faith. Like Paul says, IF the Lord's resurrection were absolutely disproven, we above all men are most miserable. (I forget the verse and could not find it.) |
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107 | Paradise vs. Heaven | John 20:17 | Inquisitor | 224634 | ||
I would have to choose "Door No 2." As you mention with Luke 16, with Jesus' Parable of Lazarus and the rich man, there is a place called Paradise which apparently seems to be a "holding pattern" between life here on earth and our ultimate Heavenly abode. Hades is the realm of the unfaithful between life on earth and the everlasting place of eternal death, or Hell. Now, remember the Jews didn't have nearly as much information about the hereafter as we do now, thus the controversy between the various sects which Paul used to his advantage. So it was a true fact that the thief went to Paradise WITH Jesus BUT only Jesus graduated right away to be with His Father. Now the big area of debate: Did those who lived and died BEFORE the start of the Lord's church. Did they go to their form of Heaven? Seems implied by all the raising spirits at that time. But who can know for certain? Matt 27:51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, 52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; 53 and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many. |
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108 | Paradise vs. Heaven | John 20:17 | Inquisitor | 224654 | ||
We're not given any idea of the details on the actual "places" of Paradise or Hades. It seems pretty clear from the scriptures that they are a "holding pattern" for the souls who have passed on, waiting for the ultimate Judgment Day for all of us. In answer to your second question: Yes, we modern people or christians even might says "we're going to Heaven" after the passing of our lives and ultimately that may be true depending on the Judgment from our Father. But in reality, those that know their Bible should know about this information on Paradise and Hades. On the third question: Personally, I don't believe Paradise or Hades is on earth or is even a physical place. Since we're talking about Lazarus and the rich man AFTER their passing, we're referring to their souls in speaking to Jesus. Thus Paradise and Hades must be a spiritual sort of "place" or really a state of being. That's about all I know on this subject; we'll just have to wait on getting further details. Hope this helps. God bless. Inquisitor |
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109 | About the Kingdom of God for 40 days | Acts 1:3 | Inquisitor | 224954 | ||
Apparently since we're not given the details as you've already confirmed, we're left to assume a lot. I like to assume the rest of the New Testament IS and DOES contain those details, at least as much of the details as we need. Remember these were Jesus' final words to His beloved disciples and He knew they would share the wonderful news to the whole world. BUT also remember at least the reaction of some or maybe even most of them. Acts 1:6 Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “LORD, WILL YOU AT THIS TIME RESTORE THE KINGDOM TO ISRAEL?” 7 And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” The verse in caps is my idea for emphasis. We must remember these simple, common and un-schooled men didn't have a clear concept of what the Lord's kingdom looked like and apparently they weren't ready to understand it even if He tried to tell them or teach them. They were still looking for an earthly kingdom with Israel in the lead if not in exclusive possession. They didn't get the details of the interview between Christ and Pilate until after John was inspired by the Holy Spirit to recite it for us. Jn 18:33 Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” 34 Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” 35 Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?” 36 Jesus answered, “MY KINGDOM IS NOT OF THIS WORLD. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; BUT NOW MY KINGDOM IS NOT FROM HERE.” More Caps for emphasis. But Jesus does remind them of the coming age of power with the "Comforter" as He predicted earlier. I'm afraid none of us can possibly know for certain the answers to your questions but I am quite certain God has given us everything we need and the rest will just have to wait until after Judgment Day. All of us will have to be patient. But you have posed some very good, thought provoking questions. One last thought/reminder: Jn 21:24 This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true. 25 And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen. I'm also anxiously looking forward to see what others on the Forum might think of your questions and their responses. God bless, Inquisitor |
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110 | Will Jews make it to heaven? | Rom 9:1 | Inquisitor | 225005 | ||
I would have to agree with Beja and Searcher. The most powerful scripture of which I can think is from Jesus Himself in... Jn 14:5 Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Jesus' Words are pretty clear. In this Dispensation, we must obey His Commands and those of His Officially Commissioned Apostles. God bless, Inquisitor |
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111 | Will Jews make it to heaven? | Rom 9:1 | Inquisitor | 225009 | ||
Beja, I can only respond with more words from Jesus... Jn 14:15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. 19 “A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you will live also. 20 At that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. 21 He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” 22 Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, “Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?” 23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. 24 He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me. Just trying to make sense out of the whole NT. How do you interpret Jesus' Words above? God bless, Inquisitor. |
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112 | Will Jews make it to heaven? | Rom 9:1 | Inquisitor | 225028 | ||
But Brad, You didn't respond to Jesus' Words from the scriptures as quoted in my post. Please give me your interpretation. I await your response. God bless, Inquisitor |
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113 | Will Jews make it to heaven? | Rom 9:1 | Inquisitor | 225049 | ||
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114 | Becoming a christian | 1 Corinthians | Inquisitor | 227974 | ||
According to Jesus, how does one become a christian? | ||||||
115 | homeasexual invited into home | 1 Cor 5:1 | Inquisitor | 223203 | ||
I liked Beja's answer but I would caution you with a couple of ideas. In such difficult situations as you're describing here, I would suggest that you host such a person with a partner, preferably your spouse. In my mind, there's nothing stronger on this earth than a couple united with God in their marriage AND this would set before them a perfect example of what God's ideal union is all about. Second thing I would say is that God reserves a special blessing for those who have a heart like He does for the sinful and misguided of this world. IF your friend is truly open minded to His Truth and can be converted, then you'll be a very special person in God's Family. BUT I would also say IF this friend of yours is bent on persisting in their lifestyle, then you must see through their veneer and treat them accordingly. Like Beja mentioned, you should mark them as being willfully disobedient and avoid them. BUT that doesn't mean we should stop praying for them; as a matter of fact, make sure they know we (all of God's family) are indeed praying for them. |
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116 | Women being submissive? | 1 Cor 14:34 | Inquisitor | 223912 | ||
Quoted for reference 1 Cor 14:26 How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification. 27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be two or at the most three, each in turn, and let one interpret. 28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God. 29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge. 30 But if anything is revealed to another who sits by, let the first keep silent. 31 For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged. 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. 33 For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. 34 Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church. 36 Or did the word of God come originally from you? Or was it you only that it reached? 37 If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant. 39 Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues. 40 Let all things be done decently and in order. From this context, it seems clear that the women of the church are to be in submission to the men of the church. It's NOT a slam against women; it's simply God's order in His World. A reminder: we the men of the church need to be in submission to Christ as Head of the church. That includes the organization of the church, i.e. elders and deacons of the church. In the case of a husband not knowing the answer to his wife's question, then it falls upon him to get a little guidance from a senior, more experienced man in the congregation. With that being said, some questions don't have answers. Many examples are in the Book of Job. |
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117 | Apostles Fighting in God's Word?? | Gal 2:11 | Inquisitor | 224552 | ||
I was just doing my daily reading and came across some rather harsh words from one Apostle to another. It seems curious the Holy Spirit allowed to Peter to make this mistake, especially after his special revelation in Acts 10. Is God trying to proclaim something special by allowing such a confrontation to become known throughout the Christian world? Notice Paul's buddy, Barnabas even gets swirled into this controversy. What's the Lord's ultimate purpose in telling this story? |
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118 | Apostles Fighting in God's Word?? | Gal 2:11 | Inquisitor | 224553 | ||
Just adding the verse left out in my inexperience. | ||||||
119 | Arguing Among Apostles?? | Gal 2:11 | Inquisitor | 224578 | ||
I was just doing my daily reading and came across some rather harsh words from one Apostle to another. It seems curious the Holy Spirit allowed to Peter to make this mistake, especially after his special revelation in Acts 10. Is God trying to proclaim something special by allowing such a confrontation to become known throughout the Christian world? Notice Paul's buddy, Barnabas even gets swirled into this controversy. What's the Lord's ultimate purpose in telling this story? Yes, this is a repeat of my previous post. Since I wasn't getting any responses, I thought I would repost since I finally learned how to post a question properly. Do forgive and tell me what you think. I'm quoting the whole story from Paul for your reference. Gal 2:11 Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed; 12 for before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision. 13 And the rest of the Jews also played the hypocrite with him, so that even Barnabas was carried away with their hypocrisy. 14 But when I saw that they were not straightforward about the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter before them all, “If you, being a Jew, live in the manner of Gentiles and not as the Jews, why do you compel Gentiles to live as Jews? 15 We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, 16 knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified. God bless you all, Inquisitor |
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120 | Arguing Among Apostles?? | Gal 2:11 | Inquisitor | 224632 | ||
Your Point 5 is a very interesting one: Gal 6:1 Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted. Can you infer any further major points for our benefit in today's world? God's blessings to you, Inquisitor |
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