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1361 | How does he have a successful ministry? | 1 Cor 12:10 | BradK | 151257 | ||
Hi Cloud, How does Benny Hinn have a successful ministry? I can't answer that directly as there may be many factors involved. However, The medium of television is very powerful and given an individual with charisma, it can be used effectively. The medium is the message! Scripturally, 2 Tim. 4:3-4 may give us a pretty good basis though: "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths." For a really penetrating analysis, Neil Postmans' excellent work, albeit secular "Amusing Ourselevs to Death" should provide a solid framework. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1362 | question | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 151227 | ||
Hi jtvd, You've asked several questions. While this Forum is ready, willing and able to answer and assist, might it be fair to inquire as to "why" you ask? Each individual may choose to respond as they see fit. However, as has been commented on by another -and I agree- I'm not keen on "doing someones' homework" for them:-) If that's not the case, ask away. But, if it is, you'd be better served by diligence on your part to seek the answers. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1363 | god's nature | 1 John 1:5 | BradK | 151118 | ||
Hi jmjr, You might want to read, study and meditate upon "The Attributes of God" by A. W. Pink. It is a very good work and has stood the test of time. Could you possibly better define what you meant by " Most people say that God isn't the author of "bad things," but the Old Testament shows otherwise"? Could you demonstrate this by some examples from scripture? 1 John 1: 5 says, "This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all." There is a big difference from what God "allows"- His permissive will- and His sovereign will. All that emanates from God is good! Goodness is very much one of His Divine perfections. As A.W. Pink notes: "He is originally good, good of Himself, which nothing else is; for all creatures are good only by participation and communication from God. He is essentially good; not only good, but goodness itself: the creature’s good is a superadded quality, in God it is His essence. He is infinitely good; the creature’s good is but a drop, but in God there is an infinite ocean or gathering together of good. He is eternally and immutably good, for He cannot be less good than He is; as there can be no addition made to Him, so no subtraction from Him. (Thos. Manton). God is summum bonum, the chiefest good. The original Saxon meaning of our English word "God" is "The Good." God is not only the Greatest of all beings, but the Best. All the goodness there is in any creature has been imparted from the Creator, but God’s goodness is underived, for it is the essence of His eternal nature." I would highly recommend this work for you if you are seeking to understand more of His nature. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1364 | Born Sinners? | Ps 51:5 | BradK | 150863 | ||
Hi jesusfreak, I'll give you 2 quick references: 1. Ps. 51:5 "Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me." 2. Romans 5:12 says,"Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned." This is often referred to as original sin. "Original sin” is frequently and properly used to denote only the moral corruption of their whole nature inherited by all men from Adam. This inherited moral corruption consists in, (1) the loss of original righteousness; and (2) the presence of a constant proneness to evil, which is the root and origin of all actual sin." [Easton, M. G., M. A. D. D] I hope this helps, BradK |
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1365 | So HOW do you walk in the Spirit ? | Gal 5:16 | BradK | 150794 | ||
Hi Demonkilla, The best way I can explain how to "walk in the Spirit" is that it is yielding to the life of Christ in us on a daily basis. Now, how do you do this? Ask Him through prayer, to allow His Spirit to have control over your thoughts and actions. It is simple, but not easy, nor will it necessarily yield immediate results. It is a process of conforming ourselves more to the image of Christ day by day. (Rom. 8:29) I would refer you to your Pastor and ask him to explain this. If you have available, I would get into some sort of discipleship program for a new believer such as yourself. Your church or fellowship should have something available. Specifically, I'd recommend that you start with the Gospel of John and read, re-read and meditate on the words. I wouldn't worry too much about not understanding a specific passage like Gal. 5:16. Understanding comes with study as we transform our minds and become more Christ-like. The Christian life is a journey of growth, not a destination to be arrived at. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1366 | How do I learn to " walk in the Spirit"? | Gal 5:16 | BradK | 150742 | ||
Hi demonkilla, Character change is definitely important for Christians. Romans 12:1-2 tells us to "be transformed by the renewing of our minds", while in Eph. 4:1 we are Beseeched (exhorted) to "have a walk worthy of our calling". It is not only possible for a believer to "walk in the Spirit", we are commanded to do so by Paul in Galatians 5:16! You might ask the question of why we'd be commanded to do something if it was not possible:-) I suggest for you to read (or re-read) the book of Galatians as it has some direct answers to your question. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1367 | Wrath and judement different? Evidence! | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 150685 | ||
Hi ashter23, You might want to check a concordance and study the two words. As a help, Judgement can be found Matt. 25; Rom. 14:10, 11; 2 Cor. 5:10; 2 Thess. 1:7–10. Wrath can be viewed from Deut. 6:14,15, Rom. 1:18, Rev. 6:16,17 as a few examples. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1368 | Wrath differ from judgment? | 1 Thess 5:9 | BradK | 150656 | ||
Hi mommapbs, Interestingly, God's wrath is one of the least meditated upon of His attributes. Many embrace the God of love while denying that Divine wrath is one of the perfections of God. The word for wrath in 1 Thess. 5:9 is orge (Gr.) which can also mean anger and indignation. The wrath of God can be defined as "His eternal detestation of all unrighteousness" [A.W. Pink] We see the same word used in John 3:36. Romans 1:18 tells us that "...the wrath of God is (presently) revealed from heaven". Psalm 7:11 says that "...God is angry with the wicked every day". So, I would offer that God's wrath differs from His judgement as indictated by , for example, Rev. 6:16. Christ warned His hearers to "flee the wrath to come" (Matt. 3:7) Paul warns, "knowing, therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men..." (2 Cor. 5:11) His wrath abides now, while His judgement will ultimately consumate in the Great White Throne of Revelation 20 toward unbelievers. I hope helps, BradK |
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1369 | To Terrible............................. | 2 Tim 2:1 | BradK | 150106 | ||
Hellboy, G'day mate. It's really not appropriate to re-post under a different name. Follow the rules if you want to be taken seriously. You are better to search for your own answers than to have someone else do the work for you. It would be further advised to please use proper English in writing! A believer from the goo ol' USA! |
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1370 | Roman 3:23 all have sinned, fallen short | Rom 3:23 | BradK | 149969 | ||
Hi PhyllisJ, If you haven't done so already, read the first 3 chapters of Romans to get the flow of thought. Specifically, vs. 23 is an additional summary of the plight of the entire human race. This statement leaves no room for exception- for "ALL" have sinned and missed the mark! Paul really recapitulates what he has said in 1:18- 3:18- that sin is the universal problem for the human race. The consequence of the fact that all men have sinned is that they (and we) "fall short of the glory of God". Fall short literally means, "to fail to attain", "to lack' and to be devoid of God's characteristics. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1371 | 5 ways Joseph was like Jesus | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 149960 | ||
Hi Hellboy666, I'm just very curious as to the name you've adopted?! What's the story behind it? Inquiring minds want to know:-) BradK |
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1372 | Holy Spirit - receive it or be filled wi | Eph 1:13 | BradK | 149457 | ||
Hi Ruth101, There will inevitably be some variance of views on this. However, the simplest explanation I can give is this: 1. We "receive" the Holy Spirit when we come to Christ. Eph. 1:13, 1 Cor. 12:13, Rom. 8:9,11. 2. We are commanded to be "filled with the Spirit" in Eph. 5:18. A good analogy to this is that we need to fill our cars with gas for then to keep running. The car will run, but it needs gas (fuel) to keep it going. So too, we need the ongoing filling of Gods' Spirit for our empowerment. Additionally, Gal. 5:16 implores us to "walk in the Spirit". I hope this helps, BradK |
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1373 | Mat17:24 , what is the temple tax. | Matt 17:24 | BradK | 149450 | ||
Hi Louw, In answer to your question, C.H. Spurgeon in his Commentary on Matthew had this to say: "The half-shekel tribute was a religious payment, based originally on law, but enlarged by a custom which had no support in Scripture. It was ordained by the divine law to be paid for each person to the Lord when the people were counted. From this redemption money there was no exemption; but it was not a tax levied year by year. It had gradually grown into a fashion among professedly religious people to pay this “tribute money” every year; but the payment was entirely optional. Thus, it was established by custom, but it had not been appointed by law, and could not be enforced by it. It was a voluntary annual gift, and only persons who were professed devotees of the Jewish religion would pay it. Such religionists as these would be very particular, not only to pay the annual tribute, but to have it known that they paid it. The collectors of half-shekels did not apply at once to Jesus, of whom, it may be, they stood in salutary awe; but they addressed Peter with the somewhat ensnaring question, “Doth not your master pay tribute? “As much as to say, “Surely he does so: we would not suspect him of neglecting to do so. A person of such eminence cannot fail to be peculiarly exact as to this customary fee." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1374 | Gentiles into Gods kingdom | Gen 48:19 | BradK | 149037 | ||
Hi regguh, From my study and knowledge, I don't see any direct prophecies regarding the gentiles. Ephesians 3:4-6 tells us that, "4 By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; 6 to be specific, that the Gentiles are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel..." Although, There are hints of it in the OT- such as Gen. 17:5 and 48:19, "But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know; he also will become a people and he also will be great. However, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his descendants shall become a multitude of nations." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1375 | Women in the Bible | Esth 1:1 | BradK | 148731 | ||
Hi lilly, If you have internet access, you can just type in "Women in the Bible" and do a search, i.e. Google. This one might work: http://www.alabaster-jars.com/womenindex.html Also, there are several resources at many Christian Book Stores that may assist you. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1376 | Can you go to heaven without Christ. | Heb 9:27 | BradK | 148663 | ||
Hi whiplash, The teaching of scripture is that there is no salvation apart from Christ. Remember Jesus 'own words in John 14:6, "...I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 17:3 gives the biblical definition of eternal life: "This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." Further, Heb. 9:27 tells us that, "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment,". There are no "second chances". Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1377 | does the devil know our thoughts | Matt 4:3 | BradK | 148641 | ||
Hi Colette, Welcome to the Forum:-) You are correct that there are no scriptures that tell us satan is omniscient. He's not! The closest we come is in John 13:2 where it says, "...the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him," (NKJV) If we look at Matt. 4:3-11, we see Christ respond to satan's temptations with (quoting)scripture, but we see no indication satan knew what Christ was thinking or what he would say! Neither do we find that true of us as believers. The attribute of omniscience resides with God alone! He knows everything:everything possible, everything actual; all events and all creatures, of the past, the present, and the future. Daniel 2:22 tells us, "He knoweth what is in the darkness". Psalm 139:2-4 says, "For there is not a word in my tongue but, lo, O Lord, Thou knowest it altogether" To quote A. W. Pink, "What a wondrous being is the God of Scripture!" I hope this helps, BradK |
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1378 | What will we "do" in Heaven? | Rev 10:6 | BradK | 148415 | ||
Hi Sandy, I went to gotquestions.org, and they had this to say: "Answer: In Luke 23:43, Jesus declared, "Truly I say to you, Today you shall be with Me in Paradise" (Luke 23:43). The word Jesus used for paradise is paradeisos which means "a park, that is, (specifically) an Eden (place of future happiness, paradise)". Paradeisos is the a Greek word taken from the Hebrew word pardes which means "a park: - forest, orchard" (Strong's). Jesus said "Today you shall be with Me "en paradeisos" not "en nephele" which is Greek for in clouds. The point being that Jesus picked and used the word for a park. Not just any park but "the paradise of God" or park of God (Revelations 2:7) which for us will be a place of future happiness. Does this sound like a boring place? When you think of a park do you think of boredom? Jesus said, "You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve" (Matthew 4:10). It's interesting to note that Jesus did not say praise and serve. Even the briefest examination of the word praise in the Bible quickly shows it's a verbal thing and that for the most part singing. Worship however is from the heart. Worship manifests itself in praise. Serving God is worship and Scripture is clear we will serve God in Heaven. "His servants will serve Him" (Revelations 22:3). We are unable to fully serve God in this life due to sin but in Heaven "every curse will no longer be" (Revelations 22:3). We will not be under the curse of sin any longer so everything we do will be worship in Heaven. We will never be motivated by anything other than our love for God. Everything we do will be out of our love for God, untainted by our sin nature. So what will we do? My favorite thing is learn. "For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who became His counselor?" (Romans 11:34) "in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" (Colossians 2:3). God is the "the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity" (Isaiah 57:15). God is bigger than forever and it will take eternity "to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth and length and depth and height, and to know the love of Christ" (Ephesians 3:18-19). We will never stop learning. God's Word says we won't have to be in His paradise alone. "I shall fully know even as I also am fully known" (1st Corinthians 13:12). We will not only know our friends and family we will "fully know" them. In other words, there is no need for secrets in Heaven. There is nothing to be ashamed of. There is nothing to hide. We will have eternity to interact with "a great multitude, which no man could number, out of all nations and kindreds and people and tongues" (Revelations 7:9). No wonder Heaven will be a place of infinite learning. Just getting to know everyone will take eternity! Any further speculations about what we shall do in God's eternal park, a.k.a. Heaven, will be far surpassed when "the King shall say to those on His right hand, Come, blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world" (Matthew 25:34)." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1379 | What scripture deals with mean employers | Matt 5:39 | BradK | 148141 | ||
Hi jsantana, That's a good question. None of us likes to be abused- verbally or physically. Without trying to be too "pat" with a response I think Matt. 5:39 heads us in the right direction. Further, the wisdom continues in verse 44: "But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" In a similar vain, Rom. 12:20-21 tells us: "To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." We know that Masters (are to) "give your sevants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven." (Col.4:1) However, if they're not a believer we can see the potential result! Again, Col.4:2 implores us to "Continue earnestly in prayer..." It may not be easy, but there is power in prayer. Without trying to minimize its' result, it may be the only solution for this situation short of leaving. I hope this helps some. BradK |
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1380 | The cross of Christ? | 2 Cor 4:10 | BradK | 147752 | ||
mommapbs, Good question! As I've studied this, there seems to be the sense that our body is constantly exposed to the same putting to death Christ suffered. If we compare with 1 Cor. 15:31 and Romans 8:36, we may get a sense of the meaning: "I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily." "As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter." Spurgeon commented thus, "The apostles were always ready to die for Christ, and therefore they were enabled to live so much like Christ, imitating his life, and being prepared to follow him even to the death whenever he called them to do so." This is probably one of the lesser understood verses and one not discussed much here on the Forum. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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