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141 | Gods Holy War? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 104462 | ||
Greetings Strikerredleg, I see no mention of the phrase "God's Holy War" in Scripture in connection to the invasion of Canaan. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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142 | do you not understand? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 105176 | ||
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143 | and the winner is ... Markarios . | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 105178 | ||
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144 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 105323 | ||
Greetings Mommapbs, I agree, many churches across America seem to have no more semblence to what a house of worship may be thought of or used to be. Living in a city, I see that one of the major crises facing America is the crises of the cities. Few in high office would underline the urgency to prevent the spread of the disintegration of the morality and social culture of the inner cities, as reflected by the absence of the influence of the church. Evangelical churches have by and large followed their congregations to the suburbs, causing the cities to become truly more secular. Therefore, Christianity in many instances is regulated to suburbia or the rural areas. Also, the Bible uses many images that communicate a more 'rural' meaning- such as Christ pictured as the shepherd and Christians as the sheep- which may seem completely foreign to modern day cities. However, we can see clearly in Scripture that the Gospel message was not intended solely for shepherds or for those who live in rural areas, but also for those who dwell in cities. A clear distinction is made in the New Testament between towns and cities, even though the cities back then were much smaller than those of today. Christ ministered in the country and in the villages, but He did not neglect the cities (Matt. 9:35; 11:1). When Christ was seeking brief repose in "a desert place" He told His disciples, "I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also; for therefore am I sent" (Luke 4:43, KJV). Jesus began His teaching in a city, Jerusalem, at age 12, and He accomplished His atoning sacrifice just outside the wall of that same city. Just prior to His ascension, Jesus commanded His disciples to remain in a city, until the Holy Spirit empowered them, after which they were to evangelize the world, beginning with that city of Jerusalem (Acts 1:4,8). Followers of Christ were first called "Christians" in Antioch (Acts 11:26), a city with a population of one-half million. Antioch became the center of Syrian Christianity and the launching point for many missionary ventures. Paul also preached Christ in Athens, whose residents speculated about 'new ideas' (Acts 17:18,21), and some even accepted Christ (17:34). Ephesus boasted a population of several hundred thousand when the apostles taught there, and its popularity made it the political, economic, and religious center for much of Asia Minor. Finally, Paul was imprisoned in Rome. When he arrived in Rome, Christianity was already so flourishing that some left the city to give him an escort (Acts 28:15-16), which no doubt included many of Paul's friends who had become the nucleus of the Christian church there (Romans 16:1-16). Paul's teaching of Christ met such a great need in that society, that even some from "Caesar's household" embraced Christianity (Philippians 4:22). In conclusion, the Gospel does not specifically target towns, villages, farms, or cities, but individuals, whereever they may live. People living in cities are no less vulnerable (or open) to the Holy Spirit than anyone else, and the large masses should be seen as opportunities for evangelism rather than reasons for despair. Modern cities need not to be lost to the Gospel, since early Christianity has showed us that we can make great strides in cities. The message of hope through the forgiveness of sins and a new life in Christ will be applicable in every era, to every person, in every place! Blessings to you, Makarios |
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145 | the word favor in chapter 31 verse 30 | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 105547 | ||
You forgot to specify which book, and specifically what you want to analyze about the word "favor." | ||||||
146 | What happens to you posthumously? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 106314 | ||
Greetings GatorGirl7563! 2 Corinthians 5:8 "Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord." Therefore, when a Christian dies, they go to be with the Lord. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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147 | The end of the world | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 106397 | ||
Greetings Shar, Here is a website that may help in determining the age of the world: http://www.answersingenesis.org. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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148 | what does the bible say about poligamy? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 106453 | ||
Greetings Annette, For Answers regarding the topic of Polygamy, please see the following posts and their ensuing threads: # 411, 6172, 19818, 99616, 102311 (Type in one of the numbers above in the "Quick Search" box, and you will be able to view each thread in its entirety.) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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149 | Photo | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 106455 | ||
Greetings Neal! Here are a few free and not so free sites.. http://www.clipartoday.com/christian/biblical01_poster.html * http://deseretbook.com/store/browse-category?category_id(equals)484 http://www.poster-pictures.com/Poster-Pictures-Biblical-Scenes.html http://www.mustardseed.net/html/places.html Blessings to you, Makarios * - replace (equals) with the sign |
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150 | Works of the OT Holy Spirit vs NT | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107124 | ||
Greetings Mike, The Holy Spirit "V. The Work of the Spirit in the OT "A. In Creation. The Spirit gave to the creation: 1. Life (Ps. 104:30; Job 33:4). 2. Order (Isa. 40:12; Job 26:13). 3. Adornment (Ps. 33:6; Job 26:13). 4. Preservation (Ps. 104:30)." "B. In Man. 1. Selective indwelling. a. The Spirit was in certain people in OT times (Gen. 41:38; Num. 27:18; Dan. 4:8; 5:11-14; 6:3). b. The Spirit came upon many (2 Chr. 15:1; Judges 3:10; 6:34; 11:29; 13:25; 1 Sam. 10:9-10; 16:13; 2 Kings 2:15-16). c. The Spirit filled some (Ex. 31:3; 35:31). Thus His personal relationship to men in the OT was limited, for not all experienced His work nor was it necessarily permanent in each case (Ps. 51:11). 2. Enablement for service (especially in the construction of the Tabernacle, Ex. 31:3, but also in other instances, Judges 14:6). 3. General restraint of sin (Gen. 6:3)." (1) The Holy Spirit is the Author of revelation (2 Peter 1:21; 2 Sam. 23:2; Ezek. 2:2; Mic. 3:8; Matt. 22:43; Acts 1:16; 4:25). The Holy Spirit is the 'Means' of revelation: The Spirit is used as: 1. Spoken word (Ex. 19:9; Prov. 1:23; Rev. 2:7). 2. Dreams (Gen. 20; 31). 3. Visions (Isa. 6:1). 4. Written Word (John 14:26; 1 Cor. 2:13). 5. Christ. The Holy Spirit is the Author of Inspiration of the Old Testament (2 Sam. 23:2-3; 2 Tim. 3:16; Mark 12:36; Acts 1:16; 28:25; Heb. 3:7; 10:15-16) and of the New Testament (1 Cor. 14:37; Gal. 1:7-8; 1 Thess. 4:2,15; 2 Thess. 3:6,12,14; 1 Tim. 5:18; 2 Peter 3:16, and preauthenticated by Christ in John 14:26.) (1) "VII. The work of the Spirit in the Life of Christ "A. In His Virgin Birth. The Spirit caused Christ's conception in Mary's womb (Luke 1:35). "B. In His Life. 1. Christ was anointed by the Spirit (Luke 4:18; Acts 10:38). It occurred at His baptism but was not the same as baptism (John 1:32). Anointing meant empowering for service. 2. Christ was filled with the Spirit (Luke 4:1). 3. Christ was sealed with the Spirit (John 6:27). 4. Christ was led by the Spirit (Luke 4:1). 5. Christ was empowered by the Spirit (Matt. 12:28)." "C. In His Death (Heb. 9:14; Rom. 1:4)." "D. In His Resurrection (1 Peter 3:18)." (1) The Holy Spirits works in salvation by convicting (John 16:8-11), regenerating (John 3:3-7; Titus 3:5; 2 Cor. 5:17; 1 John 2:29), indwelling (1 Cor. 6:19; Rom. 5:5; 8:9; John 14:16; James 4:5), baptizing (1 Cor. 12:13; Rom. 6:1-10), sealing (2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:13; 4:30). The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 12:8-10,11,28-30; 1 Pet. 4:10; Eph. 2:20; 4:11; Heb. 2:3-4; Rom. 12:6-8). In the Tribulation, the Holy Spirit will work in salvation and filling (Joel 2:28-32; Zech. 12:10). In the Millennial Kingdom, the Holy Spirit will be upon Christ the King (Isaiah 11:2-3) and will be in God's people (Jer. 31:33). (1) The Holy Spirit spoke through the prophets (Ezra 1:1; Nehemiah 9:20,30; Amos 1:6; Obadiah 1; Jonah 3:1-5; Malachi 1:1), but is not known to those who depart from God (Hosea 4:12; 5:4) or who are stagnant in spirit (Zeph. 1:12). The Holy Spirit is a comforter (Haggai 2:5) to those who have none (1 Chr. 19:3; Lam. 1:9,16; Nahum 3:7). The Holy Spirit provides (Phil. 1:19) and gives wisdom (Deut. 34:9) for those who love Him (Col. 1:8), carrying them to safety (1 Kings 18:12), but not to those practice witchcraft (Lev. 20:27) who are devoid of the Spirit (Jude 1:19). Those who stand in the way of God lose their heart to fight and the spirit to stand in the way of God's people (Josh. 5:1). God's activity is not known to us: "Just as you do not know the path of the wind and how bones are formed in the womb of the pregnant woman, so you do not know the activity of God who makes all things." (Ecclesiates 11:5) But the Lord makes every man useful (Philemon 11). Being loyal to and loving God's people brings one closer to God (Ruth 1:16); helping to ensure that one is in the right place, at the right time (Esther 4:14; Gen. 45:5-7). The Lord can always be found if He is truly sought, unlike a lover's troubled dream (Song of Solomon 3:2). The Lord is from everlasting (Habakkuk 1:12), and those who abide in His teaching have both the Father and the Son (2 John 9), imitating what is good (3 John 11). Blessings to you, Makarios (1) Ryrie Study Bible, Expanded Edition, 1995, The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Charles C. Ryrie, pg. 2062-2065 |
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151 | HOMOSEXUALITY IN THE BIBLE | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107126 | ||
1 Cor 6:9 ¶ "Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals," 1 Tim 1:10 "and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching," |
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152 | Have you ever lost input when posting? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107230 | ||
EdB, I can't tell you how many times I have lost a post, and then just walked away from the Forum so frustrated at losing that single post, that I had to wait and cool off first before attempting to 'reinvent the wheel'.. Very frustrating. Last night, in that post about the Holy Spirit in which I included a reference to every single book of the Bible, I actually wrote that post 3 times.. Very frustrating.. :-) Many Christmas blessings to you as well. Makarios |
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153 | when will jesus christ return | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107270 | ||
Greetings Sojourner3, Question: When will Jesus Christ return? Answer: Noone knows the date or time of Christ's return. However, we need to be sure of our eternal destination now while we still have the time. Once we die, then comes the judgment. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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154 | profecies about jesus being the messiah | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107465 | ||
MESSIANIC PROPHECIES FULFILLED BY JESUS CHRIST (Revisited) All of the following Scriptures are Old Testament prophecies that were written at least 400-1,500 years before Jesus was born! There are over 330 prophecies in the Bible that predicted His 1st coming, and at least another 1,000 that predict His 2nd coming! Here's 75 of those 330 Prophecies of the Messiah... 1. to be preexistent (Isaiah 9:6-7) 2. to be the Son of God (Psalms 2:7) 3. to be born of the seed of woman (Gen 3:15) 4. to be born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14) 5. to be the seed of Abraham (Genesis 22:18) 6. to be the son of Isaac (Genesis 21:12) 7. to be the son of Jacob (Genesis 35:10-12) 8. to come from the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10) 9. to come from the family line of Jesse (Isaiah 11:1) 10. to come from the house of David (Jeremiah 23:5) 11. to be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) 12. to be born when Judea was paying taxes to Rome at the time of His birth (Gen 49:10) 13. to have a star appear over Israel at His birth (Num 24:17) 14. to be given gifts by wise men at His birth (Ps 72:10) 15. to be born before Herod massacred the innocent children (Jer 31:15) 16. to be called from Egypt (Numbers 24:8) 17. to be called Lord (Psalms 110:1) 18. to be called a Nazarene (Isaiah 11:1) 19. to be called Emmanuel--God with us (Isaiah 7:14) 20. to be a prophet like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:18) 21. to be an eternal priest (Psalm 110:1-4) 22. to be a judge (Isaiah 33:22) 23. to be a king (Psalms 2:6) 24. to be anointed of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 11:2) 25. to be zealous for God (Psalm 69:9) 26. to be preceded by a messenger (Isa 40:3; Mal 3:1) 27. to teach in a synagogue of Nazareth (Isaiah 61:1) 28. to be a minister in Galilee (Isaiah 9:1) 29. to be a healer of the blind, deaf, lame, and dumb (Isaiah 35:5-6) 30. to have Israel disbelieve in His miracles (Isaiah 53:1) 31. to be a teacher of parables (Psalm 78:2) 32. to be praised by little children (Psalms 8:2) 33. to enter the temple (Malachi 3:1) 34. to enter Jerusalem on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9) 35. to enter Jerusalem exactly 483 years after the decree of Artaxeres to Nehemiah to rebuild Jerusalem (Dan 9:24) 36. to be a “stone of stumbling” to the Jews (Psalm 118:22) 37. to be a light to the Gentiles (Isaiah 60:3) 38. to be tender (Isaiah 40:11) 39. to be compassionate (Isaiah 42:3) 40. to be meek (Isaiah 42:2) 41. to be a man of sorrows (Isaiah 53:3) 42. to write names in the dust (Jeremiah 17:13) 43. to be betrayed by his best friend (Psalm 41:9; 55:12-14) 44. to be sold for 30 pieces of silver (Zechariah 11:12) 45. to have his betrayer throw the money into the temple (Zech 11:13) 46. to have the betrayal money used to buy a potter’s field (Zech 11:13) 47. to be forsaken by His disciples (Zechariah 13:7) 48. to be accused by false witnesses (Psalm 35:11) 49. to be silent before His accusers (Isaiah 53:7) 50. to be wounded and bruised for our sins (Isaiah 53:5) 51. to be smitten and spit upon (Isaiah 50:6; Micah 5:1) 52. to be mocked (Psalms 22:7-8) 53. to fall under the cross (Psalm 109:24-25) 54. to have his hands and feet pierced (Psalms 22:16) 55. to be crucified with thieves (Isaiah 53:12) 56. to be surrounded and ridiculed by his enemies (Psalms 22:7-8) 57. to pray for his persecutors (Isaiah 53:12) 58. to be rejected by His own people (Isaiah 53:3) 59. to be hated without a cause (Psalms 69:4) 60. to have His friends stay afar off (Psalms 38:11) 61. to have people shake their heads (Psalm 109:25) 62. to be stared upon (Psalm 22:17) 63. to have his garments parted and gambled for (Ps 22:18) 64. to suffer thirst (Psalms 69:21; 22:15) 65. to have gall and vinegar offered to Him (Psalms 69:21) 66. to cry out a forsaken cry on the cross (Psalm 22:1) 67. to commit His spirit unto God (Psalms 31:5) 68. to not have any of His bones broken (Psalms 34:20) 69. to be heart broken (Psalms 22:14) 70. to have His side pierced (Zechariah 12:10) 71. to have darkness over the land at His death (Amos 8:9) 72. to be buried in a rich man’s tomb (Isaiah 53:9) 73. to be resurrected (Psalm 16:10; 30:3; 41:10; 118:17) 74. to ascend into heaven (Psalm 68;18) 75. to be seated at the right hand of God (Ps 110:4) When I come up with all 330, I will let you know.. What are the chances of one man fulfilling all 75 of these prophecies? The chances are 1 x 2 x 3 . . . x 75! Blessings to you, Makarios |
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155 | What if Eve had eaten from the other tre | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107565 | ||
Greetings Big Mo, I am sorry, but the Bible does not give us that Answer. It only tells us of what will happen to those who conquer this world of sin by becoming 'more than conquerors' through Christ: that they will be allowed to eat from the tree of life (Rev. 2:7) and live forever! Blessings to you, Makarios |
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156 | where can i read it | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107774 | ||
Greetings Favord4life, You may want to try "Foxe's Book of Martyrs" by John Foxe for more information on the death of the apostles. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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157 | Who went to heaven without dying? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107785 | ||
Greetings Dons! Question: Who were the 2 people who went straight to heaven without dying first. I know the first was in the book of Genesis. Answer: They are Enoch (Genesis 5:24) and Elijah (2 Kings 2:11). Blessings to you, Makarios |
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158 | Searching for the truth | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107874 | ||
Greetings FytRobert, Genesis 5:24 "Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him." [NASB] 2 Kings 2:11 "As they were going along and talking, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire and horses of fire which separated the two of them. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind to heaven." [NASB] John 3:13 "No one has ascended into heaven, but He who descended from heaven: the Son of Man." [NASB] Both Enoch and Elijah experienced being taken up into heaven alive by God. They could not go up to heaven by their own power or initiative any more than you or I could, but only by the direct intervention of God were they taken up into heaven, for purposes that are known to God alone. And we know that heaven was their final destination, since Enoch pleased God (Hebrews 11:5-6) and Elijah appeared with Moses in the transfiguration (Matthew 17:3), seeing Jesus in all His glory. Therefore, is there a contradiction between John 3:13 and with what happened to Enoch and Elijah? No, there is not. Jesus' home as the fullness of Deity in the flesh is heaven, not earth. Therefore, no other man but Jesus could truthfully attribute to himself the words that Jesus spoke of Himself in John 3:13. Enoch and Elijah did not choose to be taken up into heaven, even though they did not refuse it either. But Jesus chose to obey His Father by descending to earth from heaven to be lifted up on the cross for our sins, and then ascend into heaven Himself (Acts 1:9) after His resurrection. No other human being ever came FROM heaven and then went BACK into heaven. As it stands, Jesus came from heaven (Mark 10:45; John 1:1) and then ascended into heaven (Acts 1:9). Neither Enoch nor Elijah came from heaven, being only men (Enoch's birth is recorded in Genesis 5:18; Elijah was from Tishbe in Gilead [1 Kings 17:1]). Therefore, Jesus and only Jesus could properly fulfill John 3:13, as He Himself so stated. Only He has the power to come and go as He wills, and He will come yet again! (Rev. 22:7,12,20) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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159 | Searching for the truth | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107963 | ||
Greetings FytRobert, There are no frills here. :-) I readily admit that Enoch and Elijah were taken up into heaven. But I do not believe that you can take apart John 3:13 in the way that you have, and still retain the meaning of the verse. For instance, if we examine John 3:13 within the context of the passage, it makes perfect sense.. Nicodemus said, "How can these things be?" Jesus had just told him that no one can see the Kingdom of heaven unless he is born again. Jesus replied, "We speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things?" (Therefore, if Nicodemus did not understand or thought it strange of what he was told about things on earth, then how would he ever be able to understand the things of God?) And then Jesus says, "No one has ascended into heaven except him who descended from heaven, the Son of Man." Therefore, in John 3:13, is Jesus saying that no one can understand the things of God unless they came from heaven? Not hardly, because "whoever believes in him may have eternal life." (v. 14) But what Jesus is saying in John 3:13 is that no one who was currently living on earth at the time of Jesus had ever gone into heaven; and no one who was living to hear His message had the same vantage point as He had, simply because He had been there! He had seen and been with His Father in heaven, He had already been there, since "He who comes from heaven is above all. He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, yet no one receives his testimony." (John 3:31b-32) In this way, through the vantage point of Christ, we can properly examine the full meaning of what Jesus meant by John 3:13. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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160 | little prince died just as mother enter | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 108162 | ||
Greetings ChurchLadies101, Question: "what little prince died just as his mother was entering the place where he lay sick? and where can i find this" I cannot find this in all of Scripture. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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