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141 | this mean baptism saves you? | Acts 2:38 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201951 | ||
Ephesians 2:8-10: 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Dear belovedofgod, This issue has been discussed many times on the forum. Using the search box in the upper right corner will provide you some very insightful postings on the subject of baptism as a requirement for salvation. One particularly good post that I came across was # 189388, you can put the number in the search box and it should bring you to a very good discussion of the subject. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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142 | The reactions of the church and why? | Acts 5:14 | Wild Olive Shoot | 184667 | ||
Vkilcrest, See Acts 5:11 - 16. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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143 | who is cornelius | Acts 10:2 | Wild Olive Shoot | 160253 | ||
10438 onsl, Acts 10(NIV) 1At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. 2He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. Cornelius’s story is found in Acts 10:1 – 11:18. He was a Roman Army Officer. One of the first Christian converts. He was a godly man respected by the Jews. He actively sought God, revered God. He was told by God to send for Peter who would give him more knowledge of the God he so earnestly sought. WOS |
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144 | Abstaining from things strangled, blood? | Acts 15:20 | Wild Olive Shoot | 192284 | ||
Just wanted to say thanks to all that participated in this thread. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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145 | why do good people suffer? | Rom 3:23 | Wild Olive Shoot | 159366 | ||
john divico jr, The following links may help you to answer your question. http://www.gotquestions.org/bad-things-good-people.html http://www.gotquestions.org/innocent-suffer.html WOS |
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146 | Two misdemenors committed in the bible. | Rom 6:23 | Wild Olive Shoot | 200596 | ||
Dear faithful08, Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. If the wages of sin is death, and death, by our standards anyhow, is an acceptable sentencing for a felony, then there aren’t any misdemeanors, which by our definition is less than a felony. All sin, any sin, against a holy God is worthy of death. That makes it a capital offense. So in that respect, I don’t see any misdemeanors. However, since society feels it necessary to label some transgressions as less harmful than others, and they may be, on our terms, we bring misdemeanors into play. But you would have to admit that things we deem as a misdemeanor is still a sin. Thus it deserves death, a felony or capital punishment, not necessarily to be carried out by us, but by the one we transgress, God. James 2:10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. Romans 3:23-25: 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; Romans 5:8-11: 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. 11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. But by God’s grace, we don’t have to face the death penalty. 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. I probably haven’t answered in the manner you were hoping. And based on the question itself, I’m sure someone has an answer somewhere. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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147 | IF God KNEW, why make it so? | Rom 7:7 | Wild Olive Shoot | 168799 | ||
I often wonder about those who mumble concerning how God can let us sin and relate that in evidence to negate being created perfect by God, if they would also be the first to complain if they had no freedom of choice and claimed that God created emotionless robots and we worship him because he gave us no other choice? As if that could be. God tells us we were “very good” or perfect creations, we're not perfect now, but once were. In that perfection however, man was also given perfect freedom of choice. You are free to choose as you please but are also warned that in all you choose to do it may neither be beneficial nor constructive and can in the same respect hurt you. You can choose to accept God and His Word or not. You can choose to continue a debate in which sufficient evidence from other forum users has been provided or you can choose to discard this evidence and pay it no mind. The answer to any “why” question concerning God is the same today as it was two thousand years ago and will be the same two thousand years from now should He decide to keep us here that long. Why, because God is sovereign. Because we cannot begin to understand a ceaselessly perfect God and how He can utilize His infinitely perfect mind and endless wisdom to relate to us. Man was created flawless and can and will be flawless again should we place our faith in Christ and live in His promise. 1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. John Gill states in reference to 1 Peter 5:10: …”for God will make his people "perfect": and which respects not their justification; for in that sense they are perfect already in Christ, their head, who has perfectly fulfilled the law for them, and fully expiated their sins; has completely redeemed them, and procured for them the pardon of all their trespasses; and has justified them from all their iniquities: but their sanctification; for though all grace is implanted in them at once, yet it is gradually brought to perfection; there is a perfection of parts, of all the parts of the new man, or creature, but not of degrees; and there is a comparative perfection with respect to themselves, before conversion, or with respect to hypocrites; for perfection oftentimes means no other than integrity and sincerity; or with respect to other Christians, who are weaker in knowledge and experience: and there is a perfection of holiness in Christ, who is their sanctification, but not in themselves; for every part of the work of grace is imperfect, as faith, love, knowledge and sin dwells in them, and they stand in need of fresh supplies of grace; and even the best of them disclaim perfection, though they greatly desire it, as here the apostle prays for it; and which shows that, as yet, they had it not, though they will have it hereafter in heaven, where there will be perfect knowledge, and perfect holiness, and perfect happiness.” – John Gill Faith in Christ leads us into perfection. You are sanctified through your faith in Christ and He carries you to perfection as noted below: from Easton’s Bible Dictionary. Sanctification “Involves more than a mere moral reformation of character, brought about by the power of the truth: it is the work of the Holy Spirit bringing the whole nature more and more under the influences of the new gracious principles implanted in the soul in regeneration. In other words, sanctification is the carrying on to perfection the work begun in regeneration, and it extends to the whole man (Rom 6:13; 2Co 4:6; Col 3:10; 1Jo 4:7; 1Co 6:19). It is the special office of the Holy Spirit in the plan of redemption to carry on this work (1Co 6:11; 2Th 2:13).”… After all of this and that, I don’t really get the impression that you have received a satisfactory answer nor do foresee it, to be honest. God created us for His Glory. Whether we sin or not, God will still be glorified. But in the end it won’t be a question of sin, for God will discard sin and evil like yesterdays rubbish. Here and now, we have a choice; end up in the lake of fire with the rest of the rubbish, or be glorified and made perfect to spend eternity with God. That’s perfect freedom, remnant from a once perfect creation I suppose. WOS Proverbs 16:4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. …”for even the destruction of the wicked, which is under a divine appointment, is for his glory. … God made man, neither to damn him, nor to save him, but for his own glory; and that is secured, whether in his salvation or damnation; nor did or does God make men wicked; he made man upright, and he has made himself wicked; and, being so, God may justly appoint him to damnation for his wickedness, in doing which he glorifies his justice.” – John Gill |
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148 | Why were the chosen ones chosen? | Rom 9:15 | Wild Olive Shoot | 188559 | ||
TheSeeker8, Romans 9:15,16: 15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. Romans 4:3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Hebrews 11:7,8: 7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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149 | Jesus' Deity? | Rom 10:9 | Wild Olive Shoot | 178539 | ||
Dear Mommapbs, One can believe what they want. The truth of the matter, by denying Christ's deity, they are denying Christ. 1 John 1:2,3: 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen [it], and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) 3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship [is] with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 1 John 2:21-23: 21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. 23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: [(but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also]. I'm no Greek scholar either, so someone more educated than I will have to address that part of the question. Stand in His Grace WOS |
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150 | Do human beings have a purpose or end? | Rom 11:36 | Wild Olive Shoot | 217405 | ||
Dear ww2137, The Westminster Catechism asks and answers that very well: WESTMINSTER LARGER CATECHISM Q. 1. What is the chief and highest end of man? A. Man's chief and highest end is to glorify God,[1] and fully to enjoy him forever.[2] [1] Romans 11:36. For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. 1 Corinthians 10:31. Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. [2] Psalm 73:24-28. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. John 17:21-23. That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. Simply put, it is to glorify God. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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151 | what meaning has christian passover | Rom 14:5 | Wild Olive Shoot | 172562 | ||
Dear yura, Take the following link to John Gill’s commentary on 1 Corinthians 5:7. http://www.studylight.org/com/geb/view.cgi?book(equal)1co(ampersand)chapter(equal)005(ampersand)verse(equal)007 replace (equal) and (ampersand) with their proper symbols. 1Corinthians 5:7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: Look specifically for what is written pertaining to: “for even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.” I think this may help you. WOS |
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152 | What does the Bible say RE:gambling? | Rom 14:22 | Wild Olive Shoot | 165447 | ||
Dear saltoftheearth, Here are a couple links I think may help. http://www.blueletterbible.org/faq/gambling.html http://www.gotquestions.org/gambling-sin.html See also 1 Corinthians 8 and Romans 14. I know it is talking about a different subject but I feel the same principle applies. If your conscience has you apprehensive and you make that known, then by all means, your friend should respond accordingly. The least you should do is adhere to your stance for your own conscience’s sake. WOS |
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153 | Can non-Christians be in praise band? | 1 Corinthians | Wild Olive Shoot | 172298 | ||
Matthew 5:14-16: 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. What has happened to our hospitality and our desire to take in the weak and weary, the blind and dumb? If this is a clear and effective means of inviting this non-Christian into the open arms of Christ, I think it should be considered. Can one not be introduced to a church atmosphere to the end that maybe they could have the opportunity to be moved and to see what worship and praise can truly be when rendered unto God. Where else is a non-Christian to go to learn of His Savior than to a congregation that can point Him to Christ and the Word of God? If band membership is the catalyst, why deny him that? Reach out to this person rather than shunning them because they are not Christian. Appoint a proper mentor or advisor for this person and ensure they conduct themselves in a manner worthy of participating in this band. Give them proper instruction and pray that their eyes and heart may be opened and softened. And then, should this prove to be ineffective, dismiss him with an explanation of why. But at least at that point, we tried. I can remember when I wasn’t a Christian or a professing one, can’t you? I remember when I was lost and as I do recall those dreadful days, I wish so mightily that someone could have reached out to me and pointed me to Christ so much sooner that it did happen. I missed many good years serving God. One of our problems anymore it seems, is that we continually shut these people out when we are under an obligation to Christ to bring these people in and properly give them the Gospel. If the music is an attraction, let it pull this person in, at the very least take the chance to speak the Gospel and see what develops. Matthew 9:11-13: 11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? 12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. 13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. At times I think we squander too many opportunities to win another to Christ. Shame on us for casting away the sick when there is even the remotest possibility of letting them see our lights shine. And how brightly Christ can make them shine and how inviting that light can be. Now I’m not in any way claiming that entertainment should replace good sound Bible preaching but it can be used in conjunction with it and be a very effective outreach. Just my thoughts for what they are worth. WOS |
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154 | Divorced pastors and repentence | 1 Cor 4:2 | Wild Olive Shoot | 159117 | ||
1Co 4:2 (NIV) Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. isaiah4031nc, I’m posting to your previous post on this subject so as to leave your current available for others to respond to. Following in an excerpt from “Acts 17:11 Bible Studies” that I think addresses your question and concerns: “While we are all guilty in heart (who has not lusted after a woman?), and thus are all thrown at the mercy of Christ, we must also realize that the actual doing of certain sins has severe natural and spiritual consequences. If after we have been told (by the Voice that spoke and created all that we see) "Go, and sin no more" we then deliberately choose to sin, we had better make real peace with God before hankering to get a "position" back. Again, before we knew better it would be different. But afterwards, what excuse will fly before God? Will He, can He, disregard His word? Better to beat our breast in public display and beg God for mercy, if we ever find ourselves in such a situation. The fear of the Lord is greatly chided and out of fashion nowadays, but such sins might well be used of God to prod us back into obedience. But on to your specific question. Paul said... 1Co 9:27 (NIV) No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. This scripture assumes that one can be "disqualified" from preaching or ministry. Scandalous and toxic (to the community) sins like adultery or child molestation clearly disqualify one for ministry. If the one who sinned so dramatically and hurtfully repents, he should be restored to fellowship as a public testimony and "sermon" of the forgiveness and restoration of our God--and for the salvation of the soul of the one who has sinned, but in NO WAY should such a one EVER be in leadership ministry again. In Scripture, this is not even an option... unless we wish to please men more than God. For--again--this is a serious matter (1 Cor 6:9, Heb 10:26-31) and not one that is the least bit ambiguous. Titus 1:6 (NIV) An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife... (1Co 6:16) Titus 1:7 (NIV) Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless... 1Ti 3:5 (NIV) (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?) Removing--and keeping out of leadership--such a one is not "judgment" on the part of the remaining deacons and elders (let us be clear on this) but simple obedience to Scripture as to who can be in leadership. As to judgement, if the man has truly repented, his punishment will be born by Jesus Himself. But we must not act as if we have "choices" here or as if God has been "vague" or that we have any latitude concerning those who do not "pass the test". We are constrained by Scripture, which is all too clear about positions even less visible and delicate than being Pastor... 1Ti 3:2 (NIV) Now the overseer must be above reproach... 1Ti 3:7-10 (NIV) He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap. Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect... They must first be tested; and then IF there is nothing against them, let them serve... Consider, in this, that the greater grace might eventually come to those thus fallen and forgiven. (See our Bible Study on Shame) For "the first will be last"... right? To go from being the loudmouth speaker or the "apparent leader" (Gal 2:2) to being assigned among those who silently clean feet... might make for a better reward in the (real) life to come. This fall, if indeed repented of, might well be the "fertilizer" for a much more important ministry in God's eyes for this man than that of being in the limelight, for which he has clearly disqualified himself. 1 Tim 5:20-21 (NIV) Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning. I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favouritism.” You can read in its entirety at: http://www.acts17-11.com/dialogs_adultery.html WOS |
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155 | Christian friends dont want stop sinning | 1 Cor 5:11 | Wild Olive Shoot | 150177 | ||
And Paul later followed up 1 Corinthians 5:11 in the second letter to the Corinthians in our Bible. 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 (NIV) 5If anyone has caused grief, he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you, to some extent—not to put it too severely. 6The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient for him. 7Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. 8I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him. 9The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. 10If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, 11in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. 1 Thessalonians 5:11(NIV) Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15(NIV) 14And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. Hebrews 3:13 (NIV) But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. Hebrews 10:25 (NIV) Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. If you are strong enough, you should attempt to encourage and build your friend up. Rebuke and correct. However, if you are in danger of falling into the same practices by associating with him, remove yourself. WOS |
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156 | is smoking a sin? | 1 Cor 6:12 | Wild Olive Shoot | 161199 | ||
Question: "What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?" Answer: The Bible never mentions smoking. It is plainly clear, though, that smoking is a sin. The Bible commands us to not allow our bodies to become "mastered" by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12 declares, "Everything is permissible for me"-but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me" - but I will not be mastered by anything." Later in the same passage we are told, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body" (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). The context of the passage is not smoking, but the principle applies. Part of honoring God with our bodies is not doing something that we know is harmful to our bodies. Even the smoking industry admits that smoking is both addictive and harmful to our bodies. Therefore, a Christian should not dishonor both God and his own body by smoking. http://www.gotquestions.org/smoking-Christian-sin.html Every sin that a man does is without the body; he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body (1Co_6:18); every sin, that is, every other sin, every external act of sin besides, is without the body. It is not so much an abuse of the body as of somewhat else, as of wine by the drunkard, food by the glutton, etc. Nor does it give the power of the body to another person. Nor does it so much tend to the reproach of the body and render it vile. This sin is in a peculiar manner styled uncleanness, pollution, because no sin has so much external turpitude in it, especially in a Christian. He sins against his own body; he defiles it, he degrades it, making it one with the body of that vile creature with whom he sins. He casts vile reproach on what he Redeemer has dignifies to the last degree by taking it into union with himself. Note, We should not make our present vile bodies more vile by sinning against them. – Matthew Henry WOS |
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157 | The Emerging Church, is it Biblical? | 1 Cor 9:19 | Wild Olive Shoot | 210415 | ||
Hi Brad, I am far from being well versed with this movement. But what little I have read, it always seems to stress open-mindedness and the fact that this is needed in order to seemingly purpose a radical change within the church to make it effective in the present day. The wording is interesting in that it seems to say to make it effective rather than more effective, as if the church has no effect at all as it is currently standing. Personally, I think the Gospel message and the work of the Holy Spirit is effective in any day and age. We just like to put ourselves in the way sometimes and concoct all sorts of new age or postmodern ideas that make us feel more useful to ourselves really, rather than the Lord we serve. I’m reposting an excerpt of something I shared here not too long ago that struck me. It was actually dealing with religious pluralism but the excerpt hits on the dangers of a Christian being open-minded, at least in how it is viewed currently concerning Christ’s Church. “Our enemy’s supreme deception is in his attempt to convince us that he doesn’t exist. Toward that end, he has launched his assault against us with every weapon in his carefully fashioned arsenal. Perhaps his greatest success is in persuading us that being open-minded is a good thing. For it is precisely when we accept the notion that open-mindedness is a Christian virtue that we fall into the same devilish trap by which our first parents were ensnared. Once our minds are open to open-mindedness, all ideas, no matter how absurd, can come and go as they please — with our sanction. We thus become headless and brainless philosophers who just want to get along. One such philosopher and self-proclaimed theologian has written: “So I believe we have radically to rethink our understanding of the place of Christianity in the global religious picture. And we have to face the fact that it is one path amongst others, and then reform our belief-system to be compatible with this. This is the big new challenge that theologians and church leaders have yet to face. We have to become consciously what are called religious pluralists.” This is the mantra of religious pluralists: Liberate your mind, lose your faith, and feel the love.” - Burk Parsons http://www.ligonier.org/tabletalk/2008/6/1065_Dont_Be_So_Open-minded The fact of the matter, to me anyhow, is that we are secure in Christ. We are called by Him to take the gospel message to the world. Not a message that we feel is relevant today, but His message. We must decrease and He must increase. Relevant to what I know of this movement, it seems to want to change, if not the message itself, they way it is presented and from a perspective that there are no absolutes. My question is this; how do I myself present the gospel if in it I find no absolutes? That makes it a difficult task. I get the feeling that it was the emerging church is attempting to do. That’s my take on it for now. Don’t know if it adds much to the conversation but it is the only perspective I can somewhat speak to at this point with what little I know. If they truly want to emulate Christ, they’ll preach the Gospel as it is, undiluted and uncompromised. By engaging not in absolutes and being open-minded, they do more harm than good. 1Thesollonians 1:5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. 1Peter 1:25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. It is the world that is undoubtedly changing. It is the world that must conform to the gospel, not the other way around. Our lights aren’t shining brightly if we agree to compromise the truth and effectiveness of the Word of God in an exchange for a more “worldly” church. God’s Word is forever relevant. Stand in His Grace, WOS |
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158 | what is wisdom- what is knowledge | 1 Cor 12:8 | Wild Olive Shoot | 155064 | ||
Annet, You would think that wisdom and knowledge would be one of the same. I did as well. But they are singled out by Paul as being separate, therefore, different. The definition that may best fit wisdom in this sense is insight or the ability to discern inner qualities and relationships. It could also be good sense or a wise attitude or course of action. Knowledge may best be described fitting in here as simply the fact or condition of apprehending truth or fact. Cognition. That's just my take on it though. The Amplified Bible distinguishes these as well. To one is given in and through the [Holy] Spirit [the power to speak] a message of wisdom, and to another [the power to express] a word of knowledge and understanding according to the same [Holy] Spirit; WOS |
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159 | I desire the gift of tongues how 2receiv | 1 Cor 12:11 | Wild Olive Shoot | 177856 | ||
Dear Faithful Husband, Brother Tim has given you some great advice, that is to present your request to God. Following is some commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:31 that helps me to understand what I should be desiring and why. Hope you find it helpful. WOS …”but if by the best gifts are meant the more useful ones of those before mentioned, as prophesying, or preaching, then the more excellent way designs grace, special and internal grace; and that either grace in general, regenerating, sanctifying grace, including all sorts of grace; which is the way of a soul's passing from the death of sin to a life of faith and holiness; and is the way to eternal glory, and which gives a meetness for it, and is inseparably connected with it. This is a more excellent way than gifts; for gifts, be they ever so great, may be lost or taken away, through disuse or misimprovement; but grace always remains, can never be lost, nor will ever be taken away, but will issue in everlasting life: men may have the greatest gifts, and yet not be saved, as Judas and others; but he that has the least degree of faith in Christ, hope in him, and love to him, shall be saved by him with an everlasting salvation: or particularly the grace of charity, or love to the saints, may be intended by the more excellent way; which is the evidence of a man's passing from death and life; the new commandment of Christ, and the fulfilling of the law; without which, a man, though he has never such great gifts, he is nothing as a Christian, nor in the business of salvation; and is the greatest of all the graces of the Spirit; and is of such a nature, that when prophecies, tongues, knowledge, and all external gifts shall fail, and even the internal graces of faith and hope shall cease, the one being changed for vision, and the other swallowed up in enjoyment, this will continue; and the rather this grace may be thought to be meant, since the apostle immediately passes to treat it in the next chapter, and prefers it to all gifts, and even graces.” … - John Gill |
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160 | can you lose your salvation or not? | 2 Cor 1:22 | Wild Olive Shoot | 151512 | ||
Don't know if this will answer your question or not, but it will give you the words to ponder. 2 Corinthians 1:18-22. If God sets His seal of ownership on us, who are we to take it way. Will not God be able to watch over His own? Will God lose those that belong to Him? Many will disagree on the issue of whether or not one can lose salvation. If you search on salvation in the search provided, you'll see many different views. WOS |
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