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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: pcdarcan Ordered by Verse |
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121 | How is Paul an example? | Phil 2:18 | pcdarcan | 136170 | ||
Vs. 17 indicates that Paul was glad and rejoiced with all of the Philipians because as he says in vs 16 "I did not run or labor for nothing." Note what Paul says in vs 3: "I thank God every time I remember you... I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now..." |
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122 | Which scriptures are about volunteering? | 1 Thess 1:9 | pcdarcan | 136181 | ||
A nice scripture is: 2 Corinthians 9:8-12 | ||||||
123 | To LEAVE a Church w/Scripture Back-up | 2 Thess 3:6 | pcdarcan | 135436 | ||
The gold standard for your evaluation could include these scriptural axioms: John 13:35 (The Amplified Bible) "By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another - if you keep on showing love among yourself". Of course, this shouldn't be read, 'By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you are "perfect"'. No doubt, this is the reason for the admonition in 1 Peter 4:8 "Above all things have intense love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins - forgives and diregards the offenses of others." [Proverbs 10:12]. Prayer and a close study of God's word will help you with your dilemma. (John 8:32) |
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124 | Jesus ( immediator) | 1 Tim 2:5 | pcdarcan | 135929 | ||
I believe Romans 8:26,27 is the one you want, rendered this way in The Amplified Bible: "So too the (Holy) Spirit comes to our aid and bears us up in our weakness; for we do not know what prayer to offer nor how to offer it worthily as we ought, but the Spirit Himself goes to meet our supplication and pleads in our behalf with unspeakable yearnings and groanings too deep for utterance." "And He Who searches the hearts of men knows what is in the mind of the (Holy) Spirit - what His intent is - because the Spirit intercedes and pleads [before God] in behalf of the saints according to and in harmony with God's will. [Palms 139:1,2]" God knows are hearts and uses his powerful spirit to assist us in prayer when we are too weak to speak, don't know what to say, or we are suffering from depression. This is another golden nugget from the Bible! |
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125 | who could have been taken up like jesus | 2 Tim 3:16 | pcdarcan | 136186 | ||
Could you please clarify your question, and perhaps reference the scripture in question? Thank you... | ||||||
126 | Why did God give ten commandments? | Heb 8:13 | pcdarcan | 135447 | ||
But are Christians under the Law of Moses? -which btw is a subset of all the laws given to the Israelites and all these are referred to (not suprisingly) as "the Law" in Christain sciptures. Gal 3:24,25 (The Amplified Bible) states: "So that the Law served [to us Jews] as our trainer - our guardian, our guide to Christ, to lead us - until Christ [came], that we might be justified (declared righteous, put in right standing with God) by and through faith. But now that the faith has come, we are no longer under a trainer - the quardian of our childhood." Note this cross-reference: Romans 10:4 "For Christ is the end of the Law - the limit at which it ceases to be, for the Law leads up to Him Who is the fulfillment of its types, and in Him the purpose which it was designed to accomplish is fulfilled. - That is, the purpose of the Law is fulfilled in Him - as the means of righteousness (right relationship with God) for everyone who trusts in and adheres to and relies on Him. Hope this helps. A good corresponding read is Hebrews 10 (the entire chapter). It contrasts the scacrifices necessary under the Law convenant with the superior blood sarcrifice of Jesus Christ, which supersedes the former. (Chapter 10 is a continuation of the thoughts mentioned in the quoted verse Heb 8:13.) |
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127 | Why did God give ten commandments? | Heb 8:13 | pcdarcan | 135472 | ||
Context of James proves otherwise and Biblical cross-references - such as the scriptures cited in the previous post - show conclusively that Christians are not under the Law [of Moses]. So, what do these scriptures mean in James 2:10-12? The context of James shows some strong denunciations of those showing favoritism toward those who were materially rich, please compare James 2:2-4. In the same chapter - a few verses later - some in the congregation were holding onto the Law covenant (this included Christianized Jews) because they thought they were better than others because of doing works of Law - even judging others because of not adhering to the Law! James also denounces them by saying: "whoever keeps the Law" if found quilty of just one thing in it "you have become quilty of the whole Law." Jesus' sacrifice and new convenant provide people with the opportunity to please God without adhering to all the 600 plus laws given to the Israelites. Notice James' counsel to those Christians who try to hold on to the Law convenant in the same context in James 2:12 (The Amplified Bible): "So speak and so act as [people should] who are to be judged under the law of liberty [the moral instructions given by Christ, especially about love]. Given that context, and the understanding that the law of liberty is Christ's instructions that free us form the Law - the verses in James should not be used to prove Christians are under the Law. And, of course, we know the Bible can't contractict itself - see previously quoted verses. With that said, the Law still benefits Christians. How? There are many Laws that contain principles that help us understand God's thinking on matters - even if we are not under the Law. Reading the unquoted scriptures - about Jesus' superior blood sacrifice - from the previous post may help further. And, as you read through the entire Christian scriptures, you'll see how this topic re-appears many times because Christianized Jews had a hard time giving up the old Law covenant. Hope this helps... |
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128 | Why did God give ten commandments? | Heb 8:13 | pcdarcan | 135480 | ||
You're very welcome Reighskye... thank you for ackowledging my reply. Have a good evening! | ||||||
129 | for by grace you have been saved through | Heb 10:26 | pcdarcan | 136198 | ||
Here's the skinny of it - I know these scriptural points helped me immensely. First off, this is a great question because almost every reader of the Bible (esp. new ones) will come across these seemingly contradicting statements. Regarding Eph 2:8 and 9, the entire provision for salvation is an expression of God’s undeserved kindness. There is no way that a descendant of Adam can gain salvation on his own, no matter how noble his works are. Salvation is a gift from God given to those who put faith in the sin-atoning value of the sacrifice of his Son. The new Christian arrangement, did away with this notion that 'works', including the 'works of Law' could (alone) save someone. Paul's reminds the Ephesians 'we are saved not by our own works' - but through the greater sacrifice of Jesus Christ. A good cross-reference for Phil 2:12 'work out your own salvation' (where Paul was urging them not to be overly confident but to realize that their final salvation was not yet assured) is Hebrews 10: 26, 27 (NIV): "If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment..." |
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130 | the gifts and the calling of God are irr | Heb 10:26 | pcdarcan | 136204 | ||
Q. "So the believe and the sayins of ones saved forever save does nt work here.?" A. "See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first. - Hebrew 3:12-14 (NIV) "If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment..." - Hebrews 10:26 (NIV) Q. And what does grace have to do in our daily walk with Christ after we been save by grace? A."For it is by grace you have been saved... the gift of God... For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works..." - Eph 2:8,9. (NIV) "It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift... if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance, because to their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace." - Hebrews 6:4-6 (NIV) |
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131 | for by grace you have been saved through | Heb 10:26 | pcdarcan | 136205 | ||
Q. 1) in the Bible, where is the term "greater sacrifice" found in conjunction with Jesus? Also, since it's in the comparative, greater than what? Animal sacrifices? A. Hebrews 10:1-4, Hebrews 7:26-28, Hebrews 9:13,14, and John 1:29 Q. 2) Where did you find the last qotation: "If we deliberately keep on sinning..."? A. Hebrews 10:26 |
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132 | for by grace you have been saved through | Heb 10:26 | pcdarcan | 136227 | ||
Q. His was the greatest sacrifice, don't you agree? Absolutely... "For you know that it was not with perishable things... that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect." - 1 Peter 1:18,19 (NIV) "But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs ['every high priest' in verse 3] as the convenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one ['the law in verse 4], and it is founded on better promises." - Heb 8:6 (NIV) "...with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect". |
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133 | the gifts and the calling of God are irr | Heb 10:26 | pcdarcan | 136229 | ||
Q. "So the believe and the sayins of ones saved forever save does nt work here.?" A. Of course, Hebrews 10:26,27 highlights that one can spurn/reject and eventually fall from God's grace "after" once willingly accepting it... thus the clear warnings from the Bible: "For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful looking for of judgement and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries." - Hebrews 10:26,27 (KJV) "Wherefore let him that thinkenth he standeth take heed lest he fall." - 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NIV) Some would fall away from God's grace (which is a free gift) and follow man and his corrupt fleshly teachings - instead of Christ's teachings: "But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgement now of a long time lingereth not and their damnation slumbereth not. ... But these [false teachers who arise amid the Christian congregation, Vs 1] shall utterly perish in their own corruption." - 2 Peter 2:1-3,12 (KJV) "For if after they [false teachers and those that follow them] have escaped the pollution of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ,they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter is worse with them than the beginning. "For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them." - 1 Peter 2:20,21 (KJV) Amen. |
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134 | Didn't ALL things come from God, evil to | 1 John 1:5 | pcdarcan | 136793 | ||
Free will. Without it we are simply robots. What a kindness to be created with free will! (We take that for granted sometimes, don't we.) Think about it, without free will, we would be nothing more than a computer program - acting out the programmers commands with no choice (ever). Ah, free will is a great gift - but like any gift it can be abused, both by man AND angels. A good illustration to help one see how free-will can be mis-used is this: can we say that a baby is born a thief, bigot, or a murderer? Not really. But, a baby can sure become a "thief, bigot, or a murderer" and as a result, bring evil upon their fellow man. Ah! Did you note that verb, "become". Interesting that the name Satan means "resister [of God]" and Devil means "slanderer [of God]". Any angel that would turn away from the Creator can only have "evil" on their mind because they opt not to serve their Creator, of which Love is His cardinal quality (1 John 4:8) "God is Love". |
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135 | God has given: What is eternal life? | 1 John 5:11 | pcdarcan | 136087 | ||
Q: "Do you have any other thoughts concerning the eternal life that is given to us?" A: Revelation 21:3,4 (New Internation Version) "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe out every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the older order of things has passed away.'" "Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." (Mt 6:10) "For this is what the Lord says - he who created the heavens, he is God; he who fashioned and made the earth, he founded it; he did not create it to be empty." (Isaiah 45:18) "Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth." (Mt 5:5) |
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136 | God has given: What is eternal life? | 1 John 5:11 | pcdarcan | 136152 | ||
Good reply Ray, for "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness..." - 2 Tim 3:16 And, we can certainly thank our Creator for providing us with the great "apostle" (Gk: 'sent forth one'), Jesus Christ. "Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling [Rev 14:1-5], fix your thoughts on Jesus, THE APOSTLE and high priest whom we confess". - Hebrews 3:1 (New International Version) Yes, we can all thank God for 'sending out' his son, Jesus Christ on behalf of all sinful mankind (Ro 5:12). Amen. |
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137 | When was the book of Revelation written? | Rev 1:9 | pcdarcan | 134965 | ||
The former date... ... John wrote the Revelation about 96 C.E., approx. 26 years after the destruction of Jerusalem. This would be toward the close of the reign of Emperor Domitian. In support of this, Irenaeus in his “Against Heresies” (V, xxx) says of the Apocalypse: “For that was seen no very long time since, but almost in our day, towards the end of Domitian’s reign.” Eusebius and Jerome both agree with this testimony. Domitian was the brother of Titus, who led the Roman armies to destroy Jerusalem. He became emperor at the death of Titus, 15 years before the book of Revelation was written. He demanded that he be worshiped as god and assumed the title Dominus et Deus noster (meaning “Our Lord and God”). Emperor worship did not disturb those who worshiped false gods, but it could not be indulged in by the early Christians, who refused to compromise their faith on this point. Thus, toward the close of Domitian’s rule (81-96 C.E.), severe persecution came upon the Christians. John was most likely exiled to Patmos by Domitian. When Domitian was assassinated in 96 C.E., he was succeeded by the more tolerant emperor Nerva, who evidently released John. It was during this imprisonment on Patmos that John received the visions he wrote down in Revelation. |
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138 | 144,000 in Revelation, is it an literal# | Rev 7:4 | pcdarcan | 124998 | ||
If the number 144,000 were not taking literal then it would lack meaning as a contrast to the great crowd. Viewing the number as literal agrees with Jesus statement as Matt.22:14 regarding the kingdom of the heavens. There are many invited, but few chosen. So it is an actual number. | ||||||
139 | why is the nuber of the beast 666 | Rev 13:18 | pcdarcan | 130122 | ||
The wild beast has a name, and this name is a number: 666. Six, as a number, is associated with God's enemies. A Philistine man of the Rephaim was of “extraordinary size,” and his “fingers and toes were in sixes.” (1 Chronicles 20:6) King Nebuchadnezzar erected a golden image 6 cubits in breadth and 60 cubits high, to unify his political officials in one worship. When God’s servants refused to worship the image of gold, the king had them thrown into a fiery furnace. (Daniel 3:1-23) The number six falls short of seven, which stands for completeness from God’s standpoint. Therefore, a triple six represents gross imperfection | ||||||
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