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141 | Does a persons soul sleep after death? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 188578 | ||
LeRoyce, Welcome to the Forum. Please type "Soul Sleep" in the search box in the upper right side of the screen. You will find a significant amount of posts where this has already been debated. You should get enough there to keep you busy for a while. God bless, Jeff |
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142 | Does the soul cease to exist at death? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 188586 | ||
Hello LeRoyce, A quick note on posting first. Once a question has been asked and a dialogue begins, chose "Note" for all other posts you make in that thread (even if your continuing to ask questions). If you choose to tag it as a "question" it will begin a new thread and be hard for others to follow. Regarding your question; "does the soul cease to exist at death" the answer is no. You reference Ecc 9 so let's look at it. "But all this I laid to heart, examining it all, how the righteous and the wise and their deeds are in the hand of God..." Ecc 9:1 ESV The sovereignty of God is the focus here and the truth that all people die regardless of their deeds. While we can be sure that we will someday die physically, we cannot be sure what each day brings. Death is certain, but life is not. What will happen tomorrow only God knows. 8:14- "There is a vanity that takes place on earth..." Man cannot know God's ways. Things happen to the righteous that we would expect to happen to the wicked and to the wicked that we would expect to happen to the righteous. We can't know the reasons for these things because they are beyond our understanding. We can't see into the future and we don't know the details of God's plan. What we do know is that no matter how things play out here on earth, whether or not this one or that one is shown favor (as we perceive it in our thinking) each one will die (Heb 9:27). We cannot misinterpret this as meaning that the "soul" will die because Scripture will not allow for it. Heb 9:27 not only says that each person will die, but goes on to say "after that comes judgment". Verse 28 says Christ will appear to save those who "are eagerly waiting for him." So the wisdom of Solomon and the rest of Scripture is that our hope is not in this life; what we perceive as blessings; nor should we be discouraged when things aren't going our way. Our hope is knowing that if we belong to Christ, death holds no power over us (Heb 2:14) Hope this is helpful, Jeff |
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143 | is it a sin to go outside ur race? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 189171 | ||
Hello leapordgirl13, Welcome, but please respond to sister Azure. Are you of appropriate age - 18 or older - to be participating on this forum? Regarding your question, there is no place in Scripture that prohibits interracial marriage. The matter is one of marrying within a "people" not a race. That is, a child of God is FORBIDEN to marry a nonbeliever. 2 Co 6:14-15 NASB 14 Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? 15 Or what harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever? There are times when a believer will ignore or disobey this command of God with the idea; "I will change him (or her) and lead him to Christ". Wrong; if he (or she) is to come to Christ it will be God who calls and does the leading. It should be said that it is a different situation if one is already married and then becomes a Christian while his or her spouse is not saved. That person should stay married; God hates divorce. 1 Co 7:13-16 NASB 13 And a woman who has an unbelieving husband and he consents to live with her, she must not send her husband away. 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband; for otherwise your children are unclean, but now they are holy. 15 Yet if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us to peace. 16 For how do you know, O wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, O husband, whether you will save your wife? Hope this is helpful, God bless, Jeff |
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144 | husband initiate | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 189561 | ||
Hello Lorinda and welcome to the forum! You might be more specific as to what you mean by "the husband initiate for the family". If I'm guessing right about your question you might refer to the following few verses and then consider them and study them within the context that they occur. Of course, this is only a few examples of what I believe you may be looking for. Genesis 3:16 1Corinthians 11:3 Ephesians 5:23 Hope this was helpful for a start. Jeff |
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145 | husband initiate | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 189563 | ||
Hello Lorinda and welcome to the forum! You might be more specific as to what you mean by "the husband initiate for the family". If I'm guessing right about your question you might refer to the following few verses and then consider them and study them within the context that they occur. Of course, this is only a few examples of what I believe you may be looking for. Genesis 3:16 1Corinthians 11:3 Ephesians 5:23 Hope this was helpful for a start. Jeff |
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146 | Verses on coming as you are... | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 189676 | ||
SusieCues, First off, welcome to SBF. It's good to see that your concerned for your friend's father, however, the truth of God's word that leads to salvation is more than a matter of "some verses". In my humble opinion, a very good response to ANYONE who says "I know what the Bible says..." is to ask them- OK, and what does that mean? Understanding the context and the intent of "what it says" is often what is missing. The passage regarding the "lukewarm" Laodiceans is found in Revelation chapter 3, begin at verse 14. It is by no means suggesting that we are to postpone coming to Christ until we have achieved a status more worthy than that of being lukewarm. Rather- being lukewarm is a condition in which one has no spiritual capacity to understand that he needs God. It is a state of being in one's own "self-sufficient" state. You might consider the "chief priests and elders" in Matthew 21: 23-25. To the question that Jesus asked (regarding the source of John's baptism) they replied "we do not know". Of course they knew- but to answer honestly would have defeated their goal. So they traded the truth for a lie in order to maintain their current state (which was a very self-sufficient state of sin). The thought of finally turning to God once I get my ducks in a row and am no longer "lukewarm" is actually an idea of saving oneself; in other words, salvation by works. This does not line up with the truth of Scripture. Eph 2:1-10 NASB95 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. 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. But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. God bless, Jeff |
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147 | Need Bible verses for "trying new things | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 190150 | ||
Dear tomjess, Welcome to the Forum! Your question is really too vague to respond to. Did you have something specific in mind? Jeff |
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148 | Will we recognize loved ones in Heaven | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 190497 | ||
Dear angelinwaiting- there is nothing in Scripture that suggests that we will not recognize our lovedones in Heaven. Furthermore, it is a possibility that we will recognize people who we never knew and never met here on earth. The bible doesn't necessarily teach this either but it is evident that Peter recognized the Lord after He was transfigured on the high mountain in addition to recognizing Moses and Elijah. (see Mark 9:1-8). Peter had never met Moses nor Elijah both of them having died long before Peter's own birth. It may be that Jesus introduced Moses and Elijah to Peter, James and John but we would have to add to what is written to make that fit (and we don't do that of course). Another point (and not meant to pick on your choice of screennames) is that when we die and are with the Lord we will not be angels. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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149 | Saved by hearing a true Christian? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 190585 | ||
Hello LJ- welcome to the forum. Romans 10:13-15 for "WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED." 14 How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? 15 How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, "HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!" John 6:37-40 "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out. 38 "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. 39 "This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day. 40 "For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day." John 6:44-47 "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day. 45 "It is written in the prophets, 'AND THEY SHALL ALL BE TAUGHT OF GOD.' Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father, comes to Me. 46 "Not that anyone has seen the Father, except the One who is from God; He has seen the Father. 47 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life. Here is what the Scriptures teach. Salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ and by no other means. Salvation is a gift from God and He alone calls a person to that salvation. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was made flesh when He was born of the virgin Mary. Though tempted He lived a perfectly sinless life on earth. He died on the corss as the penalty/payment for the sins of the world (that means yours and mine). He was placed in a tomb and three days later was raised again in the flesh and ascended again to the right hand of the Father. You are a sinner like every other human (Romans 3:23). As shown above there is no hope for salvation beyond that of Christ. You have heard the gospel. How do you respond? God bless, Jeff |
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150 | deuteronomy 6 v 5, | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 191187 | ||
Organgeman- Welcome to the forum! :-) The body should be obvious- flesh, bone, etc. Regarding soul and spirit please type in soul and spirit in the search function (upper right of screen). The topic has been discussed in depth and you will find a lot of information. If what you find doesn't answer your question please repost a new question. God bless, Jeff |
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151 | meaning of in the name of the farther so | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 192163 | ||
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152 | what do matthews 28-19 mean | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 192165 | ||
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153 | unanswered prayers | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 192179 | ||
Hello TWH. To start I would have to respond to your question with a question. After you prayed and asked the Lord to help you quit smoking, have you removed a cigarette from it's pack, put it in your mouth, and lit it up inhaling? When we ask the Lord for help with these kinds of personal things what is it that we truly want Him to do? What role do we play? Jeff |
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154 | Confused? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 192183 | ||
Believer- my lunch break is about over so I will give a quick answer and then check back later this evening to see if you have received feedback from others. You are on the right track friend. Don't loose heart; don't be discouraged. The Lord saved me many years ago and many years ago I was EXACTLY where you are at. Couldn't make sense of it all. Not to worry. The Scriptures are the living words of God. They do not change in meaning or intent from one generation to the next. Trust in that as you continue. You are doing exactly the right thing in reading and studying for yourself- praise the Lord for that. Don't be set back by apparent contradictions. Currently your focused on two different things. The Old Covenant and the New Covenant are not indications that the principles, character, etc. of God have changed. Take a look at the Ten Commandments. It is just as wrong (for example) to murder today as it was in OT times. There is no New Testament command to give 10 percent of anything. The principles of giving, however, are the same. This is just food for thought at this time while you wait for further feedback which I assure you will come. God bless, Jeff |
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155 | Living in Sin | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 192205 | ||
Dear believer- No sin is beyond the forgiveness of Christ. Ga 3:2222 (NASB) But the Scripture has shut up everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe." The very word of God declares us all sinners. 1 Pe 2:24(NASB) 24and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed. This person who is so close to you does not have the capacity to rearrange her life and better prepare herself to be in line to receive the free gift of salvation through Christ Jesus (as do none of us). We are called to Christ while we are still sinners, not after we have sufficiently rid ourselves of certain sins. Ro 5:7-8 (ASV) 7For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: for peradventure for the good man some one would even dare to die. 8But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Nothing we can do to get closer to right. It's all Him or it's all sin. Hope this helps. God bless you and be thankful he has given you a burden for another's salvation. Jeff |
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156 | Praise in worship: emotion that counts? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 192231 | ||
Sister- You are already aware that you might receive a wide range of "opinions" regarding this issue so let me offer my own in brief. I do not know the praise group leader and do not pretend to know her motives. With that said, it is my understanding that praise and worship is exactly that. Praising and worshiping our Lord and God. I would not agree that the purpose of praise and worship is, or ever should be, for the purpose of "uplifting" the "emotion" of the congregation to the peak or otherwise. I'm not saying that we should resist enthusiasm during praise and worship. In that case we may actually be resisiting the Spirit's moving in the place. But if our focus and goal is to be uplifted or the uplifting of others, that is better defined as entertainment and not praising and worship (in my opinion). I believe the elder is appropriate in calling for a meeting in order to both assess the motivation for changing something as well as appropriately considering the change if it is decided to be appropriate. It may be that the praise and worship leader is self-centered and somewhat impressed with herself and her singing and/or other musical talents. The grandstanding before the sermon may not be enough to facilitate her need for attention and the spotlight. Before and after? On the other hand, this person may be so in love with God and so inspired to praise Him that she is hardly able to restrain herself. Which ever the case- would adding more time to praise and worship (by way of music and singing) compromise the focus on sound preaching from the Word? In my own Baptist denomination it is the norm to have a song (by the congregation) after the preaching of the word. We call it the "Invitational" and the purpose is to allow anyone convicted by the Spirit through the preaching of the word to go forward in public to make a confession of faith or reconcile with God at the alter figuratively. By figuratively I mean that God is no more at the front of the church near the pulpit than He is at the back near the standing usher. But not to get off track-I have always understood this time after the serman to be a time of personal evaluation and individual responding to the message of God's word and the Spirit's conviction. Not a revved up succession of the prior praise and worship. Of course, this doesn't mean we do it right either. With that said, generally speaking, I would always be cautious to ensure that nothing prevaile over the sound teaching of the Bible. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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157 | What do you do when your feel good ..... | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 192492 | ||
Pray for them. | ||||||
158 | Pushed out and Exposed | Bible general Archive 2 | jlhetrick | 150859 | ||
Is this a trivia question? | ||||||
159 | I am confussed on what to believe. | Bible general Archive 2 | jlhetrick | 155073 | ||
Hi Confussled, Your screen name demonstrates a sense of humor, that's great. Anyway, I started not to respond because I think Kalos (and through the help of CRI) summed it up for the most part; but I did want to offer some words that I hope will be encouraging. Dogma, in it's most extreme form, refers to something that is settled, or at least is a settled opinion (webster's 1829) Doctrine is what follows in the way of teaching. I bore you with definitions to make a point (I hope). Don't be sidetracked into placing your Hope in another man's "settled opinion" except that man be Jesus Christ. Humbeledbygrace gave a good explanation in post #155011. Humbled's focus was on "denominations" which is relevant. After all, denominations are started and maintained by their doctrine. The challenge is not to decide on a particular label to which you place your loyalty. Too many christians today prioritize their loyalty to their denomination first. If one becomes unbendenly loyal to his/her denomination (as many are in my humble opinion) they may in-turn learn to look to it rather than to the word of God and the Spirit who is able to reveal all truth. John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: KJV The task at hand is to trust in Him. Go to His word and let Him produce in you your own settled opion on each matter. This is not easily done. It is sufficiently hard work. But one's eternity may rest on it. Through this, if in fact it is a lie that you believe, the Spirit of God will correct you with the truth at which time you shall be truly comforted (though as Doc pointed out there may be significant discomfort through the process). And if it is the truth that you believe, when the lie is spoken you will recognize it for what it is and no discomfort will come to you save for your sorrow for the liar. I was reminded by one who is much newer to christianity than I am of the importance of putting all else aside from time to time in order to focus soley on the word of God. There is the one and only sure place that truth can be found. If you watch the posts on this forum closely, you will see that there are more than a few who regularly (if not habitually) quote the words of men far more often than they do the bible. One last thing. know that you are right in questioning even your church pastor when he teaches what disturbs your spirit. Do it with love and responsibility and only directly after having searched the scriptures. As Doc suggested; that discomfort may be the truth trying to push the old lie out of the way. But it may also be the truth resisting the temptation of the lie. Hope this is helpful, Jeff |
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160 | Are names of God important? | Bible general Archive 2 | jlhetrick | 155117 | ||
Short answer, everything in the bible is important. The names are there for a reason, to express His great majesty, as descriptives of who He is. Names in bible times were much more important or significant than most of the world considers them today. A name had a meaning and was given for a purpose. Names were so important in identifying who a person was and what he/she represented, that even as an adult one's name might be changed in order to reflect one's standing in society and before God. In establishing the covenant with Abram Gen. 17:5, God changed Abram's name to Abraham to reflect who he (Abraham) had become through the promise, "a father of many nations". Though these "many nations" would never be seen or realized by Abraham, none-the-less, it was and is who he was, Abraham. One more example: John 1:42 And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas" (which, when translated, is Peter). NIV Peter Peter a rock or stone (from Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary) Later in Matt 16:15-18 Matt 16:15-18 But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" 16 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. NIV Jesus renamed Simon, Peter. He did this apparently in anticipation of Simon, now called Peter, one day "in the future" believing in Jesus as the Christ as it was revealed to him by God the Father. So, Peter is not "the rock" but rather, believing (which can only be given through God the Father) in Jesus as the Christ is the "rock' on which Jesus continues to build His church. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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