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141 | Isn't Paul free of sin? | Rom 7:25 | Beja | 225928 | ||
Philip, I think Paul makes it very clear both in the stated chapter, and in Phillipians 3 that he is not free from sin in the sense that he no longer commits sin. However, in the sense that all those in Christ are free from the condemnation of sin, death, and the law, all of us in Christ are indeed free from sin. We are free from sin just not yet free of sin. Does not scripture say, "We all stumble in many ways"? (James 3:2). In Christ, Beja |
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142 | Are we born a sinner or do we become one | Bible general Archive 4 | Beja | 225862 | ||
Tracey, I would disagree with some of the answers given to you thus far. Let me quote Ephesians. Eph 2:3 Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest. Now this passage says we were by nature children of wrath. The problem wasn't merely our actions, but that by our very nature we were something oppossed to God. Now my question would simply be: At what point did our very nature, and not merely our actions become this way? Think it through how you will, I would say birth. In Christ, Beja |
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143 | who had 4 kids and was a singer | Bible general Archive 4 | Beja | 225819 | ||
Zeze, Welcome to the forum. I hope you have a great experience here and that it goes a long way to building you up in Christ. However, the intent of the forum is not for trivia, rather it is for help in serious Bible study. Again, I hope my dismissal of your question doesn't disuade you from joining us in studying God's word. For you are quite welcome here. In Christ, Beja |
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144 | Where does it say that Jesus stands? | Acts 7:56 | Beja | 225763 | ||
Dennis, Acts 7:56 when stephen is stoned. In Christ, Beja |
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145 | SHOULD I TAKE THE LORDS SUPPER WITH UNCO | John 4:24 | Beja | 225756 | ||
jje, I'd encourage you to study the book of ephesians. The first three chapters unpack what exactly has been done for us in Christ, and the second three work out what it means to "walk worthy of our calling." In Christ, Beja |
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146 | They immediately dropped their nets! WOW | Matt 16:17 | Beja | 225602 | ||
humility, Forgive me, but I hope you will permit me to answer your question in an indirect way as I have hopes it will do more to edify both you and the rest of us as well. I'd encourage you to read three passages and consider if they shed any light onto your question, then return and tell us what you see in those passages so we may all be blessed from your study. Matthew 16:13-18 John chapter 8 2 Cor 4:1-6. May God shed light on your study of His word. In Chist, Beja |
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147 | RIDING A CLOUD OR A WHITE HORSE? | Bible general Archive 4 | Beja | 225592 | ||
legsrandall, I really have no idea the context of the phrase in that song, so context would make all the difference....but.... If I told you that a cowboy was riding on the road would you tell me that I was wrong and that he was clearly on a horse? Language is a little bit more flexible than that. What if the idea meant was that Jesus was riding his white horse on the clouds towards them? However, context would make a difference how to understand what the song is saying. Though here is a verse that might ease your mind. Isaiah 19:1 "The oracle concerning Egypt. Behold, the LORD is riding on a swift cloud and is about to come to Egypt; The idols of Egypt will tremble at His presence, And the heart of the Egyptians will melt within them." I don't post this to suggest that he is NOT riding a white horse at the second coming. But I hope to open your eyes to how scripture often uses metaphorical language to try to express the glory and terror of the Almighty. Perhaps the song needs to be given the same opportunity. In Christ, Beja |
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148 | when we die are we go atraigth to heaven | OT general | Beja | 225288 | ||
Godsaves, I would recommend reading 2 Cor 5:1-8 and see if that persuades you of an answer to your question. I personally believe it is saying that we are immediately present with the Lord when we die, if we belong to Christ. In Christ, Beja |
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149 | Was all law and prophecy until John? | John 8:50 | Beja | 225235 | ||
Our times. An ongoing fullfillment being accomplished through the gospel. | ||||||
150 | Called from Idolatry | Josh 24:2 | Beja | 225209 | ||
Nevermind, I found it. Joshua 24:2 | ||||||
151 | Will Jews make it to heaven? | Rom 9:1 | Beja | 224994 | ||
rclouviere, Romans chapter 9 is an extended answer to this very question. It might be a good study for you and you could share what you find. In Christ, Beja |
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152 | Ruling and Reigning | Gen 1:26 | Beja | 224976 | ||
Ariel, I would point to Genesis 1 for the answer. What was mankind originally to rule over? Answer: Creation. We also have indication in the gospels that this will include the angels. In Christ, Beja |
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153 | when will tribulation/rapture occur | Matt 24:29 | Beja | 224974 | ||
fundyg, Mat 24:29 "But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Mat 24:30 "And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. Mat 24:31 "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other. There are people who answer this both ways. My particular view holds that the rapture takes place after the tribulation. And I think the above passage confirms that. See verse 21 of that chapter if there is any doubt that this is referring to the "great tribulation." In Christ, Beja |
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154 | How do I keep a meak and humble heart? | NT general | Beja | 224903 | ||
Patricia, 1.) How do I keep a meek and humble heart? I can not help but marvel at 1 Corinthians when Paul is trying to correct the factions in the first four chapters. They were struggling with several teachers being exalted and all the "lesser" brethren falling into place behind one of the various teachers, resulting in factions. So in the first chapter Paul takes them directly to the cross. He shows them that in light of the cross the notion of exalting any man whatsoever is foolishness and completely contrary to the doctrine of the gospel. When we are tempted to exalt ourselves, or to think ourselves above reproach, we are thikning along lines that are contrary to the gospel. So how do you keep meek and humble? Soak your mind in the gospel. Let it constantly remind you of who you are. We react to redicule instinctively as if to say, "Nobody speaks to ME like that!" But we constantly need to let the gospel ask us the question, "who are you?" And the answer in the gospel is that you are a sinner that had God not made you his own personal charity case, you would be doomed to an eternal hell that you rightly deserved. Let the grace of the gospel saturate your mind so that you do not see yourself as somebody whom it would be surprising that you would be rebuked. Read 1 Corinthians chapter 1 to see what I am referring to. 2.) What would God want me to do in this situation? 1 Peter 2:18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are unreasonable. Some might say that doesn't refer to employees. But this directly follows what he says in verse 13, "Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution" It is also followed by chapter 3 verse 1 where it is applied to wives. So God calls us to submit to even sorry bosses. And when we continue reading in 1 Peter chapter 2 and on into chapter 3 (Which I am encouraging you to do!) then we see that the reason for this is that it finds favor with God and also it is a powerful witness. Our being willing to suffer, and doing so in a gracious and kind way that our persecutors do not deserve is the most fertile of all grounds for spreading the gospel. So I encourage you along with Peter that, "Since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in teh fles has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God." (1 Peter 4:1,2) 3.) We discover in Proverbs that one of the surest signs and means of wisdom is to learn from rebukes. This is difficult to do when somebody actually means the rebuke to harm us rather than sincerly wishing to better us. But we must strive to hear a rebuke that is meant to harm us, and to then turn it to our good by putting aside all the hate in it and then looking honestly to see if behind all the ill intentions there is something we truely needed to hear. Spend years learning in such a way and you will be surprised at how you can grow at your job. 4.) You stated, "I want God to dwell in my heart" Ephesians 3:14-17, "For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.." So we see that Christ dwells in our hearts through faith. Now to what faith do we refer? For this isn't just some vague trust in God to which Paul refers. Our faith is in Christ through the gospel. The gospel teaches us that you and I and our own attempts at righteousness are worthless in the sight of God due to our inherrent sinfulness. Therefore God has placed our sins upon Christ Jesus and condemned them in Him on the cross, giving us his righteousness in its place so that we may stand acceptable before God. To accept, to believe, to trust wholely in THAT is to have faith. And to do so requires us to be meek and humble in our own admission of our shortcomings before God. That is the meek and humble heart that God will dwell in, the one that is meek and humble in that it believes this gospel of their failure and Christ's sufficiency to be true and responds to it in Faith (trusting in it.) If you have that then as Ephesians states Christ dwells in your heart. We need not worry that in a moment of pride and anger towards another that He abandons us, for that is not the meekness meant, but the meekness of one who trusts Christ alone for righteousness before God and counting not on their own good. May God bless you and keep you. In Christ, Beja |
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155 | Did we have a choice about coming to God | 1 Pet 1:2 | Beja | 224726 | ||
ezoom, 1. First, lets think more in terms of belief rather than choice. Scripture says those who believe will be saved. This helps a person grasp the concept when they make this shift. You don't choose to accept or reject Christ so much as you either respond in belief/trust or respond with unbelief. To believe Christ is who He said He is and to trust on the finished work of Christ as opposed to our own righteousness in order to stand in the coming judgement is what it means to receive Christ. This is important because suddenly it makes the concept easier to grasp. I often have no "choice" in what I believe. I had somebody tell me something last night, which no matter how much I wanted to, I could not bring myself to believe I was being told the truth. On the other hand somebody could present a man with such evidence of something that no matter how much he wanted to pretend he didn't believe it, deep down he truely did. We are not ultimately masters of what we believe to be true or not true. 2.) God is the one who caused us to believe. We see in 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, that it is God who opens our eyes to the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Our response is to simply believe what He has shown us to be true! Here again we see God being the cause of us believing. Joh 6:29 Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent." So God opens our eyes in such a way that we see sin for what it is, we see Jesus for who He is. After that whatever element of "choice" is involved is pretty automatic. In other words, once you see the real truth of it all it isn't much of a choice. To see Christ truely is to love and long for Christ. To see sin truely is to hate and be repulsed by it. So to answer your question: We had no choice in whether God opens our eyes to the truth of it all. After that our will freely and unavoidably embraces the gospel for life. So yes, you had free will, and yes it was unavoidable at the same time. This is because God changed what you desired by opening your eyes to the truth, then let you choose. I suppose I need not even say that there are many different views on this. I believe this one is faithful to scripture. In Christ, Beja |
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156 | Isaiah 2:6-22 | Is 2:1 | Beja | 224712 | ||
katiesmile, Katie, this question has been asked very many times in the last couple weeks. Using the search feature will allow you to see the responses that have been given. However, I think you'd find it even simpler to read the verses in question. In Christ, Beja |
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157 | Man of God | 1 Kin 13:1 | Beja | 224570 | ||
Inquisitor, This really is a very puzzling passage isn't it! I will give you my best attempt at understanding it. I see it as a parrallel sign to the message he had just delivered to Jeroboam and Israel. Allow me to try to point out the parrallels. Both Israel and the man of God had clear instruction from God. Both had some other human claim that on behalf of God they now had contrary instructions. Both went against God's previous command at this human encouragement. One was killed by the lion, they other has wrath proclaimed against it. Let me show you this with Israel. The people of God had clear instructions that they were not to worship whereever they chose but rather to worship in the place God chose, Jerusalem. They were also told not to make any image. Jeroboam then told them that this was where they were to worship God. Keep in mind that these, in their mind, was not a new God. But rather a new site where they worshiped the same God. The bulls I don't think were meant to be a new God. Yet they violated the commands of God from the instruction and assurance of a human claiming to speak for God on this issue. Now here I believe is the point. If this man of God who was only trying to do what was commanded of him, for simply eating bread when he knew God had said otherwise, was killed by a lion as punishment from God, what then would be the fate of Israel for going against such great commands as God? Shall their claim that Jeroboam "told them to do it" hinder their judgement? Certainly not. So I think this man's life and death became further testimony against Israel. I can't say with complete certainty that I have this right, but I can't understand it any other way. I look forward to anybody else giving me their take on it. In Christ, Beja |
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158 | Isaiah 53 Who are they reffering to? | Is 53:5 | Beja | 224534 | ||
Greetings Eascusa, I can show you clearly that Isaiah 53 refers to Christ. From Christ Himself saying so. He quotes Isaiah 53:12 here. Luke 22:37 For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: And he was numbered with the transgressors.' For what is written about me has its fulfilment." What more can we say? Christ Himself affirmed it! In Christ, Beja |
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159 | Proverbs 3:5 | Bible general Archive 4 | Beja | 224449 | ||
growing in the lord, What layers there are to what you just asked. The best way to give a brief answer is simply to say, "The Bible." However, for a more detailed answer we need a more detailed question. Do you mean to say, "How do I know what God says about various things such as homosexuality, adultery, theft, or a host of other issues?" That is one question you could be meaning. Another is, "What does God desire that I do so that I may be saved?" That is another question entirely. Or your question could be along the lines of, "How do I know if God wants me to take that job in chicago which would require me to move? Or does God which for me to marry Barbara or Susan?" Or any other such thing. All of these are different questions that a person could be meaning by your question. So, let me give the extremely brief answer to each and if you want to clarify your question I'd be happy to elaborate. Q1: How do I know God's will regarding specific moral questions. A1: Read His word in which we have the answers to such questions. Q2: What does God ask of me to be saved in the coming day of judgement? A2: Act 17:30 "Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent" and "Php 3:9 and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith," So, God asks of us repentance and faith. And faith is not some general trust in ignorance that God is somehow benevolent. But rather to trust in Jesus Christ that He has died for your sins and given you his righteousness and through that alone you stand acceptable before God. We, again, find this discussed in great detail in scripture. Q3: How do I find God's will with regard to moral neutrals, such as which job to take, whom to marry etc.? A3: Have your mind renewed by scripture. By this I mean so thoroughly soaked in scripture that you think with biblical views and think in a way driven by biblical motives. "Rom 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Your being able to discern God's will in such instances is intricately tied to your mind being renewed by scripture. When you mind has become so very wired in such a way you will very often after a time of prayer be able to discern one choice being better than another. You might realize that job in Chicago actually would require you to work 60 hours a week and your only motive for taking it would be for more wealth, whereas the job you are currently in gives you time with family and currently has you in a church which you love dearly. A scripture renewed mind will find such a thing an easier choice. So the answers are, scripture, scripture, scripture. In Christ, Beja |
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160 | Why dont we live old law handed by moses | Col 2:16 | Beja | 224395 | ||
DGMAWRIGHT, First let me say you are going to get quite a variety of answers to this, so let me simply give you my answer and point you towards a very good and very readable book on the topic. Alright then, my answer: First we must read the passage quoted in fullness. Christ says Mat 5:17 "Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished." So Christ says that he has come to fullfill the law, and that it will not pass away until all is accomplished. Now, some of the things in the law Christ did indeed accomplish. There were many things which we sometimes refer to as "ceremonial law" which were things that pointed to Christ. For example the sacrificial system. These things simply pointed to Christ. Now that the One to whom they pointed has arrived, there is no need for them and they have passed away. We can see this clearly stated in Colossians 2:16,17. Col 2:16 Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day-- things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. So these things merely portrayed Christ in advance and now that Christ has arrived they have been accomplished/fulfilled. I agree with John Calvin when he said that it was fitting for such things to cease when Christ arrived lest there be confusion over what they were pointing to. So some aspects of the law have ceased because they have in fact been accomplished. Some of the Law also were given not as an eternal measure of morality but simply because some laws were needed in order for the Hebrew nation to function. So we have those laws which are sometimes referred to as civic laws. For example, the Israelites were commanded that in the case of a murder that the elders were to go and measure which city it was closest to and based on that do a certain thing. Or that they were to set aside cities for people who unintentionally killed a man could flee to and be spared punishment. These things Christians can't do today because we aren't running the governments like the Old Testament Saints were running the Hebrew nation. So Ceremonial laws have been accomplished/fulfilled, civin laws are given to national identities which we don't reproduce today. Finally we come to the moral commandments which are many but to name a couple examples I'll list: Do not murder, do not steal, do not commit adultery, do not covet, do not hate your brother etc. These moral laws we are still to obey. Now, keep in mind that those who are in Christ are in no way judged by these laws in terms of acceptance or rejection before God. Our justification is entirely in Christ through faith. However, being in Christ doesn't mean that we are now free to murder! Nor should any Christian suggest that we are free to do so. The fact that we are now justified in Christ apart from whether or not we steal, does not mean God suggests we should in fact feel free to steal. So while our justification is entirely in Christ apart from the law, the moral laws of the old testament still show us right from wrong. And God desires that we walk in righteousness even though our salvation is entirely from Christ's righteousness and not our own. So to sum up, Civic laws simply don't apply to individuals, ceremonial laws are fulfilled, moral laws are still the expectations of right and wrong, but our justification is entirely apart from the law and entirely in Christ Jesus dying on our behalf and giving us His righteousness all of which is imparted to us upon faith. Now, there is my answer. I say again, not all agree upon this. If you would like a wonderful easy to read book that will help you to understand, I reccommend "Marrow of Modern Divinity." I got it online and simply printed it off. Outstanding book for helping us to understand these things. In Christ, Beja |
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