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121 | He raised us up from where? | Eph 2:6 | Robert Nicholson | 57455 | ||
Good morning TheBibleisright In Ephesians I believe the key phrase is "in heavenly places (in the heavenlies) in Christ" Eph. 1:3 I believe that we are dealing with our position in Christ. This is God's view of the believer who is in Christ. I believe that in this book God wants us to know what we have and what we are in Christ. In Chapter 2 he reminds us of what we were in our lost and sinful condition; "dead in tresspasses and in sins" Eph 2:1 Nevertheless, we see God's grace toward us that even when we were dead he has made us alive v.1 and 5. To be spiritually alive is wonderful, but God went beyond this "he raised us up together and made us sit in heavenly places in Christ"V6 and in V7 he points us forward to the "ages to come" In Ephesians we are see believers as God see them. It is the big picture. I believe he wants us to appreciate our position in the family of God which came about when he made us alive in Christ. Robert |
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122 | Whichbiblebooksuggestsabouttheworld? | Eccl 1:6 | Robert Nicholson | 57454 | ||
Angelface: In Isaiah 40:22 it speaks of the circle of the earth. Robert |
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123 | Notes that have barbes? | Eph 4:15 | Robert Nicholson | 57292 | ||
Dear brother Justme: When I read your post of was reminded of Paul's exhortation to the Ephesians 4:15 "But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:" Interestingly, in Eph 4:14 they are being told that as they mature as believers they must put off many of the things which you have mentioned in your post. May God give us the grace to bear and forbear one another in love. This does not mean that we compromise truth, but rather have consideration for the uniqueness of each person in the body of Christ Your brother by his grace alone Robert |
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124 | what does water refer to? | John 3:5 | Robert Nicholson | 57287 | ||
Greetings New Creature: When I was a young Christian we were taught that the "water" of verse 5 is the Word of God. In Eph 5:26 we have the term "washing of water by the word" However, I believe it could refer to the physical birth. This is a view which I favor. In verse 4 Nicodemus who does seem to understand what it means to "be born from above" V3. refers to the natural birth V4. In Verse 5 the Lord Jesus parallels these thoughts: Born of water and born of the Spirit. In verse 6 we have the same parallel: born of the flesh and born of the Spirit. Nevertheless, in verse 7 Jesus emphasis the need to be "born from above" In verse 8 Jesus uses the metaphor of the wind to explain how the Holy Spirit works. As we continue on in chp. 3 the emphasis continues on being born again by believing in the Work of Christ. I do not think that the water of Verse 5 refers to believer's baptism which is not the topic. In verse 15 and 16 the Lord Jesus makes it abundantly clear that the new birth is available to "whosoever believeth in him". It is interesting to notice the Amplified rendering" Exept a man be born of water even Spirit". This rendering would should the Holy Spirit symbolized by the word. When we look at the message of the Gospel presented by the Lord Jesus in John 3 and in John's gospel we know that the Spirit of God applies the word of God to our soul and leads us to faith in Christ at which time we are born again. I am aware that there are differing opinions on this verse which is sometimes used by some to support baptism by water as necessary for salvation. Robert |
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125 | Pastors leading Sheep/Children astray | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 55900 | ||
Amaul: I was also thinking of Acts 20:28-30 "Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Robert |
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126 | Pastors leading Sheep/Children astray | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 55898 | ||
Amaul: I believe Romans 1:18 speaks of those who know the truth, but suppress it. "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all unrighteousness of men, who hold (down) the truth in unrighteousness" Robert |
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127 | Do you want to trust your soul to...? | 2 Tim 1:12 | Robert Nicholson | 55780 | ||
Karlos: The only man which we can trust is Jesus Christ himself. As Paul was approaching the end of his life he spoke these words with confidence "I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day" 1 Tim. 1:12 Thank God we do not have to entrust our souls to mortal man and his religion. The Lord Jesus is the chief corner stone, a foundation which will test the tides of time and eternity. With confidence we rest in him. God bless Robert |
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128 | Any verses about praying for the dead? | 2 Cor 6:2 | Robert Nicholson | 55778 | ||
Suzy: I do not believe that the Bible teaches prayers for the dead. The Lord Jesus said, The Son of Man hath power on earth to forgive sins" Matt. 9:6 It touches our heart when children are affected by death of a mate. It would be wonderful to be able to give hope or help to one who has passed into eternity. However, at this point it is in God's hands and he knows those that are his. As I am sure you are aware, King David's son Absalom tried to take his father's throne and was killed in the attempt. We hear the sorrow of a grieving father as he thinks of his adult son who has died and gone into eternity. He cryed "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son! King David was right with God and was wishing to exchange places with his son. This was a prayer which could never be answered. This is my humble opinion and in light of the Word of God, that we have a responsibilty to be honest and faithful with our young people. They need of know of God's love, of God's eternal Son who payed that awful debt on the cross that we could be forgiven and that it is God's desire that we come to know him through Christ when we are young. Jesus said "Suffer the children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such are the kingdom of heaven. I think the lesson each one of us should see in death, is that we cannot live forever and that we must prepare to meet God. Praying for someone whose eternal destiny is fixed, would be futile. However, we should pray for the living who are entrusted to us. When I was a young boy we used to sing this song which spoke to my heart. "Ive a soul to be saved, May this truth be engraved, On my mind and my soul while I'm young, O how awful the cost if my soul should be lost, And in hell if I die as I am. May God bless you in your Sunday School class. Robert |
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129 | but why the teachers of today don't beli | James 3:1 | Robert Nicholson | 55544 | ||
The Bible is right: In Isaiah 30:10 we read the request of those "who would not hear the law of the Lord" "Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:" This thought is given by Paul in his letter to Timothy in regard to people in the last days "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;" You ask the question "Why do teachers of today not teach the truth of the word of God?" In part due to the fear of man or in total indifference to God's word there are some who teach what the people want to hear. We read in Romans 1:18 "That the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all unrighteousness of men, who hold (hold down) the truth in unrighteousness. You have noted that Jesus is The "Teacher". We can rejoice that he is the source of absolute truth in a world of varibleness. To those who know him as Saviour and Lord, he has entrusted this "treasure" in earthen vessels and as such we are stewarts of his precious word and responsible in our use of it. As "we grow and grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ" he reveals his truth to us by his Spirit through his word. This is not an overnight process, but one which will be for eternity. God bless Robert Nicholson |
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130 | Is Heaven and Hell like we think? | John 14:3 | Robert Nicholson | 54920 | ||
Hamesterulz: I believe human language is inadequate to describe heaven and hell. The verse I quoted from John 14:3 is a promise of the Lord Jesus that he was going to prepare a place for us that we might be with him forever. He did not call it heaven, but rather he refers to his personal presence with his people. I think that is where the words come from "where Jesus is, tis heaven there." You mentioned 1 Thess. 4: 13-18 regarding the coming of the Lord for those who sleep in Jesus. In other words those who have died who have trusted Christ for salvation. This terminology is never used to describe those who have died without Christ. In fact in Rev. 20 they are referred to as "the dead small and great" According to 2 Cor. 5:8 when the believer dies "They are absent from the body and present with the Lord" Again you have mentioned "this mortal puts on mortality" this is found in 1 Cor.15:51-57 where we are told that believers will not all die, but we will be changed when Christ comes. It is at this time that our mortal bodies will be translated into immortal bodies forever. I have often said that words which would describe heaven are inadequate to decribe the glories. Likewise, human words can never describe what it will be for those who make the choice to be lost and separate from God forever. Hell has several meanings in scripture. In many cases it simply describes the place of departed spirits. Thus, we have the statement that at the Great White throne judgement of Rev. 20 for the dead, that "death and hell gave up the dead which where in them" Rev. 20:13 Is hell eternal? Is heaven eternal? We read in Rev. 14:11 concerning those who have rejected Christ "And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name." It is interesting that Jesus spoke more of hell than he did of heaven and warned people that they there on the broadway which leads to destruction. I do not read of annilation in the Bible. We are born living souls and as such we will live forever either in heaven with Christ or in hell to be separated from him forever. Rev. 20 makes it clear that all lost souls will stand before God. I realize that there are many today who would teach otherwise. I think however, when considering these solumn issues,that what we think does not change the truth. Robert |
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131 | why didn't God sentence Cain to death? | Gen 4:15 | Robert Nicholson | 54916 | ||
Elice Fox: First of all, when we ask the question "why did God?" we put ourselves in the position of the creature questioning the Creator. Cain was given a fate possible worse than death "Cain went out from the presence of the Lord".Genesis 4:16 At this point in God's revelation of truth to humans God had not specifically set down laws regarding murder. It was not until after the flood that this law was given in Gen. 9:6 I find it interesting that even after this law was given that God made provision for manslaugher by providing cities of refuge for the person who killed a person by accident. Another example of God's grace is King David who took another man's wife, committed adultry with her and then sent her husband into the heat of the battle with orders to his men that Urriah should be killed. David's sin cost him dearly, but did not cost him his life. In Genesis 18:25 we read Abraham's words " Shall not the judge of all the earth do right?" In a more general sense we could ask "why did God not wipe all humankind from the earth after the fall? Or why does God put up with humans today?" I believe it is all of his Mercy Love and Grace, he is the one whose ways are past finding out. Robert |
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132 | What theory's attempt disprove resurrect | 1 Cor 15:20 | Robert Nicholson | 54759 | ||
Dr X Matt. 28: 12-15 tells us one of the first lies used to try and disprove the ressurection of Christ. The soldiers were paid great money to say that his disciples stole the body while they slept. What is wrong with this picture? First, Roman soldiers who were found sleeping on such a job would be put to death. Secondly, if the disciples stole away his body, they would know that the resurrection was a hoax. Why then would they be willing to give their lives for Christ if he was not a living saviour? I have heard of others who claimed that he did not die but simply went into a swoon and was revived later. To see how lidicrous this is all we need to do is read the events of the crucifixtion to realize that this man truly died. I think we should reverse the question and look at the proofs which show us that Christ is risen. This is the foundation stone of what we have in Christ. "If he is not risen than we are yet in our sins". 1Cor.15 Robert |
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133 | Explanation of all the races? | Gen 10:32 | Robert Nicholson | 54647 | ||
msbblc: You ask difficult questions. We know that only 8 people were saved from the flood as you have rightly pointed out. "And the sons of Noah that went forth from the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japeth: and Ham is the father of Canaan" Gen. 9:18 In verse 19 we are told that from these three sons of Noah "was the whole earth overspread." Noah made a prophetic statement regarding each of his sons in Gen 9 25-27 a) The posterity of Ham through Canaan would be cursed to a servile standing in the world. b) Shem would have a special relationship with the Lord God. c) Japheth would be enlarged, I believe meaning that he would be father of many nations. In Gen. 10 we are given the generations of the sons of Noah after the flood. In Gen. 11 as you have pointed out already the tower of Babel and the dispersal of the people over the earth. From "Tegg's Essential Chronology of the Old Testament it is suggested that: Shem is the father of those in early Asia. Ham the father of the African nations. Japhet the father of the European nations. I hope this does not confuse you. Robert |
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134 | I THOUHGT YOUR NOT TO EAT PORK | Lev 11:7 | Robert Nicholson | 54612 | ||
Mercie: In Leviticus 11 the Lord outlined dietary rules for his people under the law. Robert |
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135 | Saved? | Acts 4:12 | Robert Nicholson | 54521 | ||
Jesusfriend: You have pointed out a very important truth: that our soul's salvation if found in Christ alone. Church affliation, religion, regligious deeds or a good moral life does not earn us forgiveness with God. Forgiveness is only found in the work and worth of Jesus Christ who offered himself as a sacrifice for sin once and for all. When we are honest before God we have to acknowledge that it is not what our hands can do, but what Christ has done on our behalf. I rejoice in the words of John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Robert |
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136 | How could the Bible be perfect? | 1 Cor 13:10 | Robert Nicholson | 54075 | ||
Dear brother If we accept that the Ultimate author of the word of God is God himself, we should understand that the word which God gave through various people over the years is accurate. It is amazing that God has chosen the humble ones of this world to entrust his word, this is his perogative. This idea is given to us in Paul's letter to the Corinthians; "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us." ( 2 Cor, 4:7) Peter writes "For prophecy came in in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost" 2 Peter 1:21 In other words the scriptures were "God breathed" When we refer to the new testament we find the promise of the Lord Jesus to his disciples "But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost, whom the father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your rememberance, whatsoever I have said unto you" (John 14:26) Thus, the new testament was not simply written from the memories of those who followed Jesus, but were written as they were guided by the Holy Spirit. Jesus said "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." (Matt. 24:35) For the creature to suggest that the Creator can not guard his word is ludicrous. Robert |
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137 | Is it erroneous to Say God said NO? | Ezek 28:24 | Robert Nicholson | 53611 | ||
There is a difference between God exalting and spreading the Gospel by Paul who was a chosen vessel to do so, than for Paul to be exalted within himself. Paul could write "But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world" (Galatians 6:14) In fact at the time of Pauls conversion Acts 9 the Lord spoke about his mission and the suffering which would be his. "For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake" Acts 9:16. In 1 Cor. 12 Paul speaks of his experience at Lystra where he was stoned by the Jews. Acts 14:19. His humility is seen in that in 1 Cor. 12: 1-3 he speaks in the third person as he describes the things which he heard when caught up into paradise "unspeakable words which it is not lawful for man to utter" Paul continues on to speak about a thorn in the flesh which was given to him in v. 7. In v. 8 "he besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me" However, it was here that he learned an even greater truth that "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me" V9 I do not believe that God is saying no, but is saying in your time of weakness my grace will deliver you and give you the strength to bear the trial. In Paul's letter to Cornith we read "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." ( 1 Cor. 10:13) Robert |
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138 | Where does it say that GOD GAVE? | Ezek 28:24 | Robert Nicholson | 53567 | ||
Greetings from Ontario Canada The passage you are looking for is found in 2 Corinthians 12:7 KJV I think that we would be more correct in saying God allowed Paul to receive a thorn in the flesh. "And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me,lest I should be exalted above measure" 2 Cor. 12:7 Robert |
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139 | DO NOT BE YOKED WITH UNBELIEVERS.... | 2 Cor 6:14 | Robert Nicholson | 53490 | ||
Dear Heaven: As I read your letter the following verse came to my memory: "...they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31) It is my prayer that you will experience the blessing which is given to those who obey God. This way is not always easy, in fact it is downright tough and as you have said "heartbreaking" May the Spirit of God work with your boy friend and father of your child and show him his need. It may be that God has great things for you both together after he has worked with you. God bless you Robert |
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140 | EXPLAIN GVE UP HIS GHOST AND DIED | John 19:30 | Robert Nicholson | 53488 | ||
YHTAK: The Lord Jesus said "No man taketh it (his life) from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father." (John 10:18) The significance of the Lord Jesus dismissing his own spirit demonstrates the truth of the verse above showing that he is indeed God manifest in the flesh. The literal meaning of Matt.27:50 where it is written "he yielded up the ghost it "dismissed his spirit. The beauty of the order of events at calvary is significant. We find that it was not until he cried with a loud voice "finished" did he bow his head and dismiss his spirit, knowing that the work of redemption is complete. Robert |
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