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1181 | why was steward of luke 16 praised | Luke 16:8 | prayon | 7962 | ||
According to the International Bible Commentary faced by ruin the steward took energetic action to ward it off; it is his foresight and resourcefulness to ward off disaster which are commended not his dishonesty. | ||||||
1182 | Churchianity to be answered: | NT general Archive 1 | prayon | 7896 | ||
This doesn't have to happen in just churches - it is happening right here on the forum. This needs to be corrected. |
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1183 | Churchianity to be answered: | Not Specified | prayon | 7847 | ||
Churchianity: I have been reading with much interest on the subject of "Churchianity." I would like to make a few comments concerning the various posts that I have read. For one thing there are no perfect churches because there are no perfect people. It doesn't matter how much we think we have it together spiritually, as soon as we walked into the front door, the church would no longer be perfect, because the Lord is still working on all of us. It cannot even be debated that the Lord did not establish organized religion or denominations, but the question to be asked concerning any church is this: How much of the Lord's presence is in the church? To what degree is Jesus Christ being given first place? Is Jesus really being glorified in this place? Who is really in control, is it the pastor, the deacons, the people, or is it the Spirit of God ? There are denominational churches where God is present, because a place is being given for the Holy Spirit to rule and reign. There are also non-denominational churches and home churches that are totally under the control of some man or group of people, and the Spirit of God is being quenched. Which church do you believe that the Lord is most pleased with? It is not only a question of being in the system or out of the sytem, but the question is this: Are we in the will of God? Are we related to the Body in some way? Are we allowing Jesus Christ to be Lord of our lives? Are we living for Him or just living for ourselves? Several years ago I got the shock of my life when Sharon and I met a couple that I had been corresponding with by E-mail in a home meeting in Alabama. I considered these people to be very spiritual people by the prophetic messages that they were giving out. They had come out of orgnized religion themselves. What I found out made me sick to my stomach because they dominated and took control of the meeting. Another brother even tried to bring a word of correction in love, but they wouldn't hear what he was saying. They wanted to be in control. This really taught me something, that there are some in the Body of Christ that are deceived, because they think they are something special and are not submitted to the Lord or to the rest of the Body but are out there doing their own thing. God has not called anyone to be seperated from the rest of the Body of Christ. We are all members one of another, and the Lord is against this individualism that fragments and breaks the Body apart. The one thing that the enemy is working overtime on is to cause division and strife and break the unity of the Spirit in the church. "For as the Body is one and has many members, and all the members of that one body, being many , are one body, so also is Christ." "For by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, whether we be (parapharsed) in the "organized church", or outside of it), and have all been made to drink of one Spirit. For the body is not one member, but many." (1 Cor. 12: 12-14). "For while one says (parphrased) I am a baptist, another says "I am non denominational". Another says " I don't belong to any church, I only follow Jesus." Are you not carnal? (1 Cor. 3: 4). As you can see I changed the wording slightly, but you get the point. "For we are laborers together with God; ye are God's husbandry, you are God's building." (1 Cor. 3: 9). We cannot say that just because that someone is in the organized church or outside of it that they are not following the Lord. I believe that God leaves some saints in organized churches at least for a season, many times to pray and intercede. If you are on fire for Jesus in a dead church, then one or two things will happen. Either there will be a resurrection that takes place in the lives of those that are dead, or you will get the left foot of fellowship. In any case, whether it be revival or judgement, the Lord's will is being done.to be answered: |
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1184 | Churchianity to be answered: | NT general Archive 1 | prayon | 7891 | ||
Churchianity: I have been reading with much interest on the subject of "Churchianity." I would like to make a few comments concerning the various posts that I have read. For one thing there are no perfect churches because there are no perfect people. It doesn't matter how much we think we have it together spiritually, as soon as we walked into the front door, the church would no longer be perfect, because the Lord is still working on all of us. It cannot even be debated that the Lord did not establish organized religion or denominations, but the question to be asked concerning any church is this: How much of the Lord's presence is in the church? To what degree is Jesus Christ being given first place? Is Jesus really being glorified in this place? Who is really in control, is it the pastor, the deacons, the people, or is it the Spirit of God ? There are denominational churches where God is present, because a place is being given for the Holy Spirit to rule and reign. There are also non-denominational churches and home churches that are totally under the control of some man or group of people, and the Spirit of God is being quenched. Which church do you believe that the Lord is most pleased with? It is not only a question of being in the system or out of the sytem, but the question is this: Are we in the will of God? Are we related to the Body in some way? Are we allowing Jesus Christ to be Lord of our lives? Are we living for Him or just living for ourselves? Several years ago I got the shock of my life when Sharon and I met a couple that I had been corresponding with by E-mail in a home meeting in Alabama. I considered these people to be very spiritual people by the prophetic messages that they were giving out. They had come out of orgnized religion themselves. What I found out made me sick to my stomach because they dominated and took control of the meeting. Another brother even tried to bring a word of correction in love, but they wouldn't hear what he was saying. They wanted to be in control. This really taught me something, that there are some in the Body of Christ that are deceived, because they think they are something special and are not submitted to the Lord or to the rest of the Body but are out there doing their own thing. God has not called anyone to be seperated from the rest of the Body of Christ. We are all members one of another, and the Lord is against this individualism that fragments and breaks the Body apart. The one thing that the enemy is working overtime on is to cause division and strife and break the unity of the Spirit in the church. "For as the Body is one and has many members, and all the members of that one body, being many , are one body, so also is Christ." "For by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, whether we be (parapharsed) in the "organized church", or outside of it), and have all been made to drink of one Spirit. For the body is not one member, but many." (1 Cor. 12: 12-14). "For while one says (parphrased) I am a baptist, another says "I am non denominational". Another says " I don't belong to any church, I only follow Jesus." Are you not carnal? (1 Cor. 3: 4). As you can see I changed the wording slightly, but you get the point. "For we are laborers together with God; ye are God's husbandry, you are God's building." (1 Cor. 3: 9). We cannot say that just because that someone is in the organized church or outside of it that they are not following the Lord. I believe that God leaves some saints in organized churches at least for a season, many times to pray and intercede. If you are on fire for Jesus in a dead church, then one or two things will happen. Either there will be a resurrection that takes place in the lives of those that are dead, or you will get the left foot of fellowship. In any case, whether it be revival or judgement, the Lord's will is being done.to be answered: |
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1185 | Churchianity | Bible general Archive 1 | prayon | 7846 | ||
There has been so much bickering on the forum lately that I feel led to post an email I received written by Mike Forest. I believe we all should read it. It is named Churchianity but could easily be changed to "forum-ianity". I would appreciate it if this would remain on the question board to allow everyone a chance to read it before anyone answers it. I have posted the question twice so that the second can be used for the tree. Thank you ....prayon I have been reading with much interest on the subject of "Churchianity." I would like to make a few comments: For one thing there are no perfect churches because there are no perfect people. It doesn't matter how much we think we have it together spiritually, as soon as we walked into the front door, the church would no longer be perfect, because the Lord is still working on all of us. It cannot even be debated that the Lord did not establish organized religion or denominations, but the question to be asked concerning any church is this: How much of the Lord's presence is in the church? To what degree is Jesus Christ being given first place? Is Jesus really being glorified in this place? Who is really in control, is it the pastor, the deacons, the people, or is it the Spirit of God ? There are denominational churches where God is present, because a place is being given for the Holy Spirit to rule and reign. There are also non-denominational churches and home churches that are totally under the control of some man or group of people, and the Spirit of God is being quenched. Which church do you believe that the Lord is most pleased with? It is not only a question of being in the system or out of the sytem, but the question is this: Are we in the will of God? Are we related to the Body in some way? Are we allowing Jesus Christ to be Lord of our lives? Are we living for Him or just living for ourselves? Several years ago I got the shock of my life when Sharon and I met a couple that I had been corresponding with by E-mail in a home meeting in Alabama. I considered these people to be very spiritual people by the prophetic messages that they were giving out. They had come out of orgnized religion themselves. What I found out made me sick to my stomach because they dominated and took control of the meeting. Another brother even tried to bring a word of correction in love, but they wouldn't hear what he was saying. They wanted to be in control. This really taught me something, that there are some in the Body of Christ that are deceived, because they think they are something special and are not submitted to the Lord or to the rest of the Body but are out there doing their own thing. God has not called anyone to be seperated from the rest of the Body of Christ. We are all members one of another, and the Lord is against this individualism that fragments and breaks the Body apart. The one thing that the enemy is working overtime on is to cause division and strife and break the unity of the Spirit in the church. "For as the Body is one and has many members, and all the members of that one body, being many , are one body, so also is Christ." "For by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, whether we be (parapharsed) in the "organized church", or outside of it), and have all been made to drink of one Spirit. For the body is not one member, but many." (1 Cor. 12: 12-14). "For while one says (parphrased) I am a baptist, another says "I am non denominational". Another says " I don't belong to any church, I only follow Jesus." Are you not carnal? (1 Cor. 3: 4). As you can see I changed the wording slightly, but you get the point. "For we are laborers together with God; ye are God's husbandry, you are God's building." (1 Cor. 3: 9). We cannot say that just because that someone is in the organized church or outside of it that they are not following the Lord. I believe that God leaves some saints in organized churches at least for a season, many times to pray and intercede. If you are on fire for Jesus in a dead church, then one or two things will happen. Either there will be a resurrection that takes place in the lives of those that are dead, or you will get the left foot of fellowship. In any case, whether it be revival or judgement, the Lord's will is being done. |
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1186 | What is "Gnosticism"? | NT general Archive 1 | prayon | 7824 | ||
oops! The previous entry was condensed from the Eerdman's Bible Dictionary. | ||||||
1187 | What is "Gnosticism"? | NT general Archive 1 | prayon | 7822 | ||
Gnosticism is a diverse religious and theosophical movement of the first three centuries AD. The name derives from the means of salvation: the Gnostic is saved through a special knowledge (Gk. gnosis). The central Gnostic doctrine is the ontological dualism between the supreme, ineffable God of love and the material world, considered evil or at best, indifferent. Between God and matter lie a host of spiritual powers, collectively termed the fullness of God. From its lowest rank comes the creator, a demiurge identified with the OT Yahweh. Fallen spiritual powers, often linked with astral referents, now rule the world. The focus of Gnostic redemption is not on God but ultimately upon the individual's self- understanding and the resulting freedom it provides. It declined rapidly in the 3rd century as Christianity countered with apologetic attacks as well as systematic biblical and theological work. Paul dealt with a culture already familiar with some elements of the Gnostic synthesis. An example is the opponents at Corinth "puffed up" with knowledge (1Cor 8:1). In 1Tim the author censures self-proclaimed teachers of the law (6:4) who teach a false gnosis (v. 20). |
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1188 | What does it mean? | Gal 6:1 | prayon | 7818 | ||
Restore neans to make something useful again when it has been broken or damaged. In these verses Paul is using it to refer to someone who is an alleged sinner. Here the spiritual are exhorted to bring the brother back to his rightful place of fellowship in the body. This is to be done in a spirit of meekness not in an attitude of vain glory or a "better than thou" attitude. We are called to restore the gentleness to that person that sin takes away. prayon | ||||||
1189 | Why was Ishmael in defiance of his peop | Gen 25:18 | prayon | 7779 | ||
Nolan, if it does mean "to the east of" it would make more sense why Ishmael came back to bury his father (Gen 25:9) with Issac. If they were fighting it wouldn't seem as if he would do this. prayon | ||||||
1190 | Why was Ishmael in defiance of his peop | Gen 25:18 | prayon | 7654 | ||
Why was Ishmael in defiance of his people? | ||||||
1191 | Criticize what no one understands? | 2 Tim 2:23 | prayon | 7634 | ||
"Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks" (Matt 1234b). I don't think that it is unfair to challenge another's assertions. Just as the bible can be interpreted in many ways so can many questions. What is important is how that we answer that question. We should always respond with respect for the other party. This is due any Christian whether we agree with them or not. If we answer it and have the entirely wrong interpretation of what was asked the author of the question has the duty to respond with a similar respect and restate the question. Who knows the answerer may learn something new and it could change their way of thinking and thus possibly their life. Their is also the option of the answerer asking the author to restate the question or ask is this truly what you were asking. |
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1192 | How can Christians listen to this? | Acts 5:34 | prayon | 7633 | ||
People listen to this junk because that is what they want to hear. People today are looking for the easy way out of everything. This is what they are given by some. Who wants to pray unceasingly and fast to get rid of a trial? Why not just go to see this preacher and let him pray and get rid of it for you? Much easier. And if He can do this he must truly be from God. We therefore must listen and believe what he is saying because if he is from God then what he says must be from God. He would surely know the truth. Me? I am just an insignificant person - I could surely be wrong. These people offer the easy way out of difficult circumstances. They give them false hope. The more local "churches" give them love. One of our problems in the church today is that we tend not to show true love to all. He hasn't showered. He is wearing raggedly clothes. He doesn't have the same color skin as me. Better not get too close to them or get to involved. Can't hang around and talk - have to get to the restaurant to eat. How many Christians take these people home and cloth them and feed them. People need their physical needs met. How many Christians do you see going door to door as strongly as the Mormons or Jehovahs Witness? They are the ones that go out on the streets and show true love to those who are homeless and haven't showered, the ones who don't look like them. They fulfill the physical needs and then go into the spiritual needs. That is why those religions are growing at the rate they are. They are giving the people what they want and need. And since God is love these people must be from God. I will learn what they teach and believe it. I kinda got off track, sorry. How can that be you ask. They get caught up in the pomp and circumstance. They do not so much "love him" as they love the show that he put on. Every one else is cheering and clapping and they get caught up in that emotion. Satan uses that to lure them in to believing what they hear. Many disguise their words. They say things in different ways to mask what they are truly saying. It is almost as they are hypnotized by the preacher. |
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1193 | Did Gamaliel give sound advice? | Acts 5:34 | prayon | 7632 | ||
Gamliel's advice was sound in relation to what he believed. Gamliel was a honored and respected teacher of the law. He was renowned for his wisdom and tolerance. He was a leader of the liberal wing of the Pharisees - rabbi's who distanced themselves from the strictest interpretations of the law. We must note, however, that Gamliel was not a follower of Jesus Christ. The apostles had been brought the council. The high priest lashed out at the apostles (v. 28). The apostles calmly and courageously responded (v.29b-32), however, their reply angered and insulted the officials even more. They were enraged and ready to kill them (v. 33b). Without the Lord's intervention the aposltles would of probably been killed. God used the unbelieving Gamliel to diffuse the situation. His remarks, although not based on the gospel, showed great wisdom. His advise was sound. If we did disregard all the cults his advise would still ring true today. They would all be overthrown in the future because, as we know, they are not of God. This is pretty much what we are doing to day. We tend to not strongly attack the false religions because in this day and age we are not allowed to. (We would be denying them their free speech and the right to believe what they choose.) The main concern here is that those people who were lured into their false religions would be lost to the kingdom. We do fight mightily for those souls doing everything (?) in our power to show them the truth and lure them away from the false religions and this we must continue to do. prayon |
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1194 | Other names of the "beast"? | Rev 19:20 | prayon | 7535 | ||
The beast is used metaphorically to represent the enemies of Isreal (Ps 74:19) The beast from the sea represents the Roman Empire (Rev 13:1), the beast from the earth (13:11) represents the leaders from the province of Asia, a beast from the abyss (11:7, 17:8) portrays the antichrist. Other names used are the dragon or Satan (12:3,9); serpent or snake (20:2-10). In other instances the beast is referred to as Rahab, the mythological beast that God killed in battle and thus made an orderly creation (Isa 51:9; Ps 89:10); Behemoth, a mighty mortal beast (Job 40:25) valued by God and celebrated for it's reproductive organs (v. 16); and the dragon(Rev:12-13; 16:13-14; 20:2-3,7-10). Rev 12:9 ties together the devil, Satan, and the seprent. Did I forget any? prayon |
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1195 | Define the true church. | Heb 12:23 | prayon | 7534 | ||
The true church is the church that is living inside of us. It is the relationship that we have as individuals. It is the Living God that lives inside of us. prayon | ||||||
1196 | Define the true church. | Heb 12:23 | prayon | 7533 | ||
The true church is the church that is living inside of us. It is the relationship that we have as individuals. It is the Living God that lives inside of us. prayon | ||||||
1197 | Define the visible church. | 1 Tim 3:15 | prayon | 7532 | ||
Hi Jvh, The visible church is the church that we can see. It is the church of the living God, a building. It is the church we go to to worship. It is also the "church" that one sees when they look at us. What we show as a Christian. prayon | ||||||
1198 | Who is Lucifer/ why was heson of morning | Isaiah | prayon | 7410 | ||
Lucifer is the English translation of the Hebrew word meaning "light bringer" or "shining one", sometimes designating the morning or day star. In Isa 14:12 the Babylonian ruler is compared to a "Day Star" (the NIV bible says morning star), which has fallen from heaven and has been felled like a stately tree. In the Christian Church this passage came to be connected with Jesus saying in Luke 10:18 "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven". It was here that the connection was made between Lucifer and Satan. Satan was in the Garden of Eden therefore he had to of already been on the earth when Cain and Abel were born. Satan cannot make us do anything that God does not allow him to do. He can only tempt us. Therefore he did not make Cain kill Abel but he was a definite influence on Cain. The King of Babylon was not Lucifer but he. too, was influenced by him. prayon |
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1199 | Gershom and Eliezer? | Ex 18:4 | prayon | 7380 | ||
Moses had 2 sons; Gershom and Eliezer. I can not find Eliezer mentioned except that he was Moses son. I find very little on Gershom. Can anyone tell me what became of these men? | ||||||
1200 | Who was Gamaliel? | Acts 5:34 | prayon | 7378 | ||
We know that Gamaliel was a ally of the apostles. But do we know anything else about him? How long had he been an ally? What was his purpose? Who did he serve as a teacher of the law? |
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