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141 | Are we judged when we come to Jesus now? | 1 John 1:9 | srbaegon | 202067 | ||
Hello LJ777 There are three passages which mention unpardonable sin. Mark 3:28-30: [28] “Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter, [29] but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”— [30] for they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.” Hebrews 6:1-6: [1] Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, [2] and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. [3] And this we will do if God permits. [4] For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, [5] and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, [6] and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt. Hebrews10:26-29: [26] For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, [27] but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries. [28] Anyone who has set aside the law of Moses dies without mercy on the evidence of two or three witnesses. [29] How much worse punishment, do you think, will be deserved by the one who has spurned the Son of God, and has profaned the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has outraged the Spirit of grace? In the first passage, the scribes were attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to Satan. The second passage says that who does those things cannot be restored to repentance, but you seem to be repentant so that doesn't seem to fit. The third passage speaks of someone deliberately sinning (continuing a sinful lifestyle) after receiving the truth. That's being hypocritical--saying one thing but doing another. It wasn't genuine. So which of these do you think you have committed? Any? Now for the first question: What does obeying Christ look like? Great question! What does Jesus say about this? First, as believers we are servants of a new master. What is the attitude of a servant? Complete humility. Luke 17:7-10 says: [7] “Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? [8] Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink’? [9] Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded? [10] So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.’” Second, what actions does a servant perform? Whatever the master asks. Here there are simply too many to enumerate, but a sample list would be: John 15:12 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Philippians 2:1-4 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, [2] complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. [3] Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. [4] Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:14-16 Do all things without grumbling or questioning, [15] that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, [16] holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. Titus 2:7-8 Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. 1 Peter 3:8-9 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. In other words, read your Bible and do what God asks to be done whether in serving or witnessing or discipling or giving or . . .whatever. Just remember to do it by the strength which God supplies so that in all things He might be glorified through Christ Jesus (1 Peter 4:11). Steve |
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142 | Differences in the listing of the Tribes | Ps 77:13 | srbaegon | 201249 | ||
Hello Hector, Your posts are a bit difficult to follow. Is English your second language? Steve |
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143 | Reconciling Scripture verses. | OT general | srbaegon | 201103 | ||
Hello parpar, I believe that I missed the point of your post. How does the blog entry respond to WOS and the issue of justification in this thread? Steve |
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144 | Is man the founder of religion? | Heb 12:2 | srbaegon | 200919 | ||
Hello propans8, I believe the Father promoted religion. James 1:27 (ESV) Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. That being the case, Jesus preached religion (Matt 5-7). Steve |
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145 | What of the Law applies to me a believe? | Romans | srbaegon | 200913 | ||
Hello propsan8, Welcome to the forum. While many here reference websites to assist in the study of the Scriptures, the organization sponsoring the booklet is questionable. You would do better to search the Scriptures to see if these things are so. Steve |
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146 | The Christian's Use of Reason | Col 2:3 | srbaegon | 200858 | ||
"All the properties of God ought to be as rational as they are natural. I require reason in His goodness, because nothing else can properly be accounted good than that which is rationally good; much less can goodness itself be detected in any irrationality."--Tertullian, Against Marcion, Book I Steve |
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147 | sharing our faith to unbelievers so hard | 1 Cor 1:18 | srbaegon | 199829 | ||
Hello Jesusman, You appear to be an evidentialist in your apologetics. No problem, you're in good company with Norm Geisler, et al. As long as you can say that Scripture is able to stand on its own without the outside proofs, I don't see an issue. Just be careful that those outside proofs don't supercede the inerrancy and authority of Scripture itself. Steve |
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148 | ALL things? | 2 Tim 3:16 | srbaegon | 194107 | ||
Hello miller521, First, many people think predestination is fatalism where God determines everything about you and your life so that you have no choices. Not so with God as seen in Romans 8:29 (ESV) For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. Here we are predestined in the end to be conformed to the image of the Son. No fatalism there. Second, all are born with a sin nature as a consequence of Adam's sin. I suppose God could interrupt that cycle, but then he would not be true to himself or his word. How someone exhibits the sin nature (the individual sins) is not predetermined by God but foreknown by him. He therefore works all things for good to those who love God. And God always has his final goal in mind--all things gathered together in the Son to his praise. Steve |
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149 | ALL things? | 2 Tim 3:16 | srbaegon | 194099 | ||
Hello miller521, I am uncomfortable saying that God still creates men. Using Biblical language I will say that God formed people in the womb knowing some would be murders, etc. and planning accordingly. Steve |
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150 | Which "land of Moab" in Ruth? | Ruth 1:1 | srbaegon | 194078 | ||
Hello Jim, Deut 7:1-4 (ESV) When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to take possession of it, and clears away many nations before you, the Hittites, the Girgashites, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations more numerous and mightier than yourselves, [2] and when the LORD your God gives them over to you, and you defeat them, then you must devote them to complete destruction. You shall make no covenant with them and show no mercy to them. [3] You shall not intermarry with them, giving your daughters to their sons or taking their daughters for your sons, [4] for they would turn away your sons from following me, to serve other gods. Then the anger of the LORD would be kindled against you, and he would destroy you quickly. Steve |
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151 | Which "land of Moab" in Ruth? | Ruth 1:1 | srbaegon | 193993 | ||
Hello Jim, Two things: 1. During the period of the judges (Ruth 1:1) every man did what was right in his own eyes (Judges 21:25), so it is no surprise that Elimelech journeyed to where he should not be (Moab). 2. Rahab was under the ban and should have been executed with the rest of the city. Instead, not only is she set free but is commended for her faith (Heb 11:31). As I stated to you before, the one who has faith in the one true God is gladly received by Him. May I be so bold as to say the same of you and me. We had no part in God's covenant and were under wrath until by faith we turned to Him through faith provided by the finished work of Christ. Steve |
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152 | Does baptism show we're a follower? | Matt 28:19 | srbaegon | 193951 | ||
Hello anne, It's settled then. You have wisdom and knowledge greater than the Holy Spirit as given to the apostle John in his gospel account. Steve |
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153 | Which "land of Moab" in Ruth? | Ruth 1:1 | srbaegon | 193893 | ||
Hello MP, You've given a well-reasoned argument. Jim seems bent on proving his point despite the facts. On a side note, Numbers is NOT boring. :-) It may read like the "junk room" of Scripture, but there are wonderful displays of God's order and purposes, the method of divine revelation, and pictures of the church. Steve |
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154 | Does baptism show we're a follower? | Matt 28:19 | srbaegon | 193885 | ||
Hello anne, I think we have a difference on what we mean by "earthly ministry." I mean that Jesus went around teaching, healing, and making disciples (obvious from John 2-3). Your definition appears to be his proclamation to "repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." As to water baptism, Scripture clearly states: After this Jesus and his disciples went into the Judean countryside, and he remained there with them and was baptizing. (John 3:22) If Jesus' disciples were not baptizing with physical water, then the following makes no sense: Now a discussion arose between some of John's disciples and a Jew over purification. And they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you bore witness-look, he is baptizing, and all are going to him." (John 3:25-26) John's disciples saw the baptisms taking place. Steve |
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155 | New Perspective of Sha'ul | NT general Archive 1 | srbaegon | 193823 | ||
Early Christian Doctrine by J.N.D. Kelly The Christian Tradition, 5 vols by Jaroslav Pelikan The Ante-Nicene Fathers, 10 vols edited by Alexander Roberts Steve |
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156 | Does baptism show we're a follower? | Matt 28:19 | srbaegon | 193822 | ||
Hello canawedding, Mark 1:14-15 does not say that Jesus' ministry began after John went to prison. And Jesus' disciples most certainly baptized with water during his earthly ministry (John 3:22; 4:1-3) before John was imprisoned (John 3:23-24). Steve |
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157 | New Perspective of Sha'ul | NT general Archive 1 | srbaegon | 193748 | ||
Hello Val, Respectfully declined. Everything you say up to the point of making 19-20 effective for all Gentiles everywhere is correct. Look. The burden of proof is yours to demonstrate that this is effective for all Gentiles against the tide of 2000 years of church history and doctrine. So far you have failed miserably. I recommend that you rethink your position. Steve |
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158 | New Perspective of Sha'ul | NT general Archive 1 | srbaegon | 193668 | ||
Hello Val, As to James 2:10, I never said that James was writing about how to be saved. I said if you sin in area, you are guilty of the whole law. And they were guilty of partiality. Steve |
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159 | New Perspective of Sha'ul | NT general Archive 1 | srbaegon | 193666 | ||
Hello Val, In summarizing, James states that he is asking for these things to be done because of the Jews (15:21). While one could make a solid case that there were Jews in every part of the Roman empire, so that Christians would be asked to do these things, it also follows suit that if there are no Jews, nothing is required. Therefore, what James recommended could be nothing more than a good idea if Jews were living in a community. It is not binding because it is not binding on all Christians. Steve |
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160 | Which "land of Moab" in Ruth? | Ruth 1:1 | srbaegon | 193624 | ||
Hello Jim, That's what I get for trying to answer from memory. :-( Sorry about the mix-up. It's Amorites, not Ammonites. The book of Ruth says they moved to the land/country of Moab and refers to Ruth as a Moabitess throughout. Based on these two pieces of evidence, I can say that Elimilech took his family outside the region controlled by Israel into the region controlled by Moab. Steve |
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