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1201 | Who knows? | Rev 21:27 | prayon | 7377 | ||
Hi Charis! You are so correct! We must disapline ourselves in everything we say and do "because like a roaring lion our advisary, the devil, prowls around looking for someone to devour" (1Pet 5:8). Let us consider also the lion. When coming upon prey the lion does not make a big commotion. He never announces to his prey that he is there. He stalks his prey silently. His prey never even knows he is there until he makes his swift attack. His victim rarely stands a chance. The out come can be different though. If we who are in the lions territory (in our case the world) would always be on the lookout, knowing that we, as Christians, are always the lions main target and that he is watching us constantly for his opportunity to devour us we would not see the dissensions that we see. He who has an ear, let him hear. |
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1202 | Babies and young children a distraction? | Bible general Archive 1 | prayon | 7233 | ||
Nolan I definetly think it is a distraction. The words from the pulpit are generally above their knowledge base of children and they are unable to follow along. Children get bored and restless. Their talking or moving around can and does cause for distractions and Satan can time these distractions. Anyone whom God has led to hear the message can be distracted by the children and can miss the word that God has for them that could of healed them or delivered them. As for how my church handles the problem: We have a sound proof room at the back of the santuary that has large windows that give full view of the pulpit and the sound is piped in. This room is for the babies and toddlers. You can either sit there with your child or 1 adult and 1 teen man the nursery during service and will take care of your children for you if you desire. As for the 4 or 5 to 10 year olds, they have church downstairs. They leave the sanctuary after the praise and worship, the offering, the greeting and the like. They are taught at their level of understanding. It is made interesting to them and they are able to participate. At 10 years of age the pastor believes that they are able to understand what is being spoken of and are able to sit still. Hope this helps. |
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1203 | Is Hollywood biblically accurate? | Bible general Archive 1 | prayon | 7231 | ||
Yes I believe it is Nolan. God can do anything. He can arrange for anyone to write a biblically accurate movie if He so chooses. Many have tried. One problem is the general public is not ready to accept it. The movie is unable to generate the revenue to pay for the making of the movie so they don't make them. Many of the secular world considers the bible boring and would not even attend or buy such a movie. I believe the movies that they do make such as the ones you listed they do try to make accurate but then you have to remember that they still have to sell the movie to the public. Hence they need to add some excitement and this is where the movie looses its accuracy. Check your local Christian book store where they do rent movies. There are some there that you can watch and using the bible you will have the script right in your hand. prayon |
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1204 | Is 'match making' Biblical? | Bible general Archive 1 | prayon | 7158 | ||
Nolan, I think that God can and will use many different opportunities to further His will. Match making could surely be one. prayon |
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1205 | Did Jesus change His mind? | John 7:8 | prayon | 7156 | ||
I believe that He did not go up to the feast with the disciples because He did not want to be the center of attention since His time had not come yet. According to the Life Application Bible commentary it states that Jesus had the greatest gift but he acted secretly because He knew that the religious leaders hated Him and the more He taught publicly the more trouble the religious leaders would make for Him. It was necessary for Him to teach as quietly as possible so that the trouble would not be stirred up prematurely. Another point to ponder is maybe Jesus acted secretly because the religious leaders had a lot of power over the Jews. If the people were warned off by the leaders before they heard Jesus message then they might not of gone to hear Him at all because of that fear. I think he did just want to go up alone and told His disciples it was not His time yet bcause it was not His time to go public full force. prayon |
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1206 | Did Adam die lost? | Genesis | prayon | 7155 | ||
I believe that Adam went to heaven. In Genesis in the story of Abel and Cain it tells us that Abel obeyed God's teaching by tithing and that he was a good servant. The Lord had regard for him (Gen 4:4b). He also had a great faith as he is the first member of the hall of faith in Hebrews 11. In order for Abel to feel this way and to honor God as he did he had to of been taught about God by Adam. If Adam had taught him this he must of known of God's love and forgiveness. I am sure that Adam, knowing he had done wrong, asked for God's forgiveness and was forgiven because He is a loving and forgiving God. prayon | ||||||
1207 | Who is the 'young man' in Mark 14:51? | Mark 14:51 | prayon | 7153 | ||
Hi Nolan! It is indeed believed that it is Mark himself. If it was anyone but Mark why did he not give his name? If it was Mark and I were him I wouldn't givce my name either. :o) prayon | ||||||
1208 | What is a tent-maker? | Acts 18:3 | prayon | 7125 | ||
Just to add a note - Tent making was a trade that was highly esteemed and poorly paid. Also, in relation to Paul, according to Eermans Bible Dictionary it is also probable that it was also used of leatherworkers and therefore, that Paul could of been a leatherworker. It also added that older commentaries suggest that Paul was a weaver of goat's hair, a trade associated with Cilicia, the apostles home, but Paul probably learned his trade in Jerusalem. |
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1209 | how and what must we do to be disciples | Matt 28:19 | prayon | 7031 | ||
You can follow someone and still learn, therefore we can be a follower and a student. To make disciples of nations we must go out and witness to others and teach others about Christ so that they will become students of Christ. In turn then they will prayerfully make more disciples. | ||||||
1210 | What does Acts 11:26 reall mean? | Acts 11:26 | prayon | 6964 | ||
Could you please be a little more specific as to what you are asking? Thanks, prayon | ||||||
1211 | what does it mean to be a disciple? | Matt 28:19 | prayon | 6962 | ||
Disciple comes from the greek word mathetes, which means one who learns. A disciple is one who is an apprentice or student attached to a teacher or movement; one whose allegiance is to the instruction and commitments of that teacher or movement. Most New Testament references to "disciple designate "followers of Jesus". To be a disciple means to be a follower and student of Jesus and His word. | ||||||
1212 | Please explain who the 144,000 are. | Revelation | prayon | 6916 | ||
There were 12,000 Jews who were sealed from each of the twelve tribes of the people of Isreal. They are Jews that are chosen or set aside by God either before the rapture or during the tribulation. It is interesting to note that 144,000 is 12 x 12 x 1000, symbolizing completeness. prayon | ||||||
1213 | How will Christ return? | Acts 1:9 | prayon | 6810 | ||
I don't think that Christ's exit from this world was that unexpected. He had been teaching all along that after He rose He would be seated at the Father's right hand. He also told us that He was going to heaven to prepare a place for us. I do think that His return will be unexpected since He has told us that He will return like a thief in the night and that no one knows the day or the hour. I am expecting something quite awesome in His return. First the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the heavens. We don't know what that sign will be. It could be as loud as the crash of thunder or as quiet as a sleeping baby. I can't find the exact scripture but the bible says that He will "split the eastern sky". It also tells us that the trumpets will sound and that He will arrive on the clouds. I expect that the light from His shikinah glory will be blinding! It should be a quite a dramatic and spectacular appearance! prayon | ||||||
1214 | Why did Jesus not answer charges? | Matt 26:62 | prayon | 6806 | ||
Jesus refused to answer because He knew that it would do no good to do so. It would of been as they say adding fuel to the fire. Staying silent was also His legal right. He used His whole life was an answer to their questions. He stood silent while being dignified. Matt 27: 14 says that in doing this He greatly amazed the govenor. By the way - In Matt 26:64 Jesus did answer Caiaphas, it is Herod that He did not answer (Luke 23:9). | ||||||
1215 | What spiritual gifts could Paul give? | Rom 1:11 | prayon | 6804 | ||
Although I could not find any direct answer to your question I believe that Paul was able to share his gift of ministering. He could also encourage them with his gift of faith as well as being encouraged by theirs. He could also help them understand the gift of the Holy Spirit that was given to them. prayon | ||||||
1216 | Why worship carved images? | Rom 1:23 | prayon | 6803 | ||
Idolatry begins when people start rejecting what they know about God. When this happens then they start looking to self as the center of the universe instead of God. They then start making images or gods that are a convienient projection of their own selfishness. Idolaters worship the things made instead of the maker. This could happen because they didn't agree with God's plan or because they think they know better than God. One thing is for sure - it will happen when people allow Satan to put his blinders on them instead of relying totally on God. |
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1217 | What does the resurrection prove? | Rom 1:4 | prayon | 6802 | ||
The death and resurrection of Jesus proved that it was no new idea that someone came up with but that the old testament promises were to come true. God's raising Jesus from the dead also authenticated the gospel. | ||||||
1218 | Why not let him say goodby? | Luke 9:61 | prayon | 6563 | ||
Why did Jesus not let the man say good by to his family and those at home? | ||||||
1219 | Prayer | Bible general Archive 1 | prayon | 6562 | ||
Rev Eric, that question was asked by Charis and answered on May 22. The reply to the question I made then should answer your question fully. prayon | ||||||
1220 | Pilate's response to King of the Jews? | Luke 23:3 | prayon | 6560 | ||
In Jesus day a death sentence had to be approved by a Roman official. Since the Priests wanted Jesus killed they knew they had to make up charges against Him that the Romans would go for since the charge of blasphemy (His arresting charge)would have no meaning to the Romans. Since Pilate was the govenor of Judea where Jerusalem was located they needed to get his permission. Pilate recognized the obvious plot against Jesus (Matt 27:18) and Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent (John 18:30,38, 19:4). His wife also knew the innocence of this man, (Matt27:19). Herod also confirmed his innocence, (Luke 23:15). I believe that in His spirit he knew that Jesus was who He said He was. I also think that His wife confirmed the fact when she stated because of her dream. I can find no place that says Pilate knew because of a certain thing. We know that Pilate did believe Him for two reasons: 1) Pilate called Him King in John 19:14, and 2) because Pilate wrote the sign on the cross saying that "This is Jesus the King of the Jews". It does say that he was greatly amazed at Jesus (Matt 27:14). His conscience also told him that Jesus was who He said He was (John 19:7-9). Being the govenor of Judea where Jesus had His ministry I am sure that Pilate had heard of all the miraculous things that Jesus had done. Pilate did not stand for what he believed because he was threatened by the Jews that they would cause him great trouble (Matt 27:24, Luke 23:23). ***It is interesting to note that all aspects of Jesus trial were illegal. Jewish Law stated the following: 1) No trials were to be heard at night. All criminal cases must be tried and completed during the daytime hours. 2) No such cases were to be held during the Passover season. 3) Only if the verdict were "not guilty" could the case be completed on the day it commenced. 4) In all trials, the evidence for the innocence of the accused must be presented to the court before the evidence of his guilt was cited. 5) If the verdict was guilty, a night must elapse before announcing the verdict to allow for feelings of mercy. 6) No decision of the Sanhedrin was valid unless it was made in its own council chamber with one another. 7) A false witness was punishable by death, (Matt 26:59-60). 8)It is illegal to cause someone to testify against himself. Have a blessed day prayon |
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