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141 | she brought forth her children? | Is 66:12 | Scribe | 85615 | ||
Isaiah 66:12 For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees. You ask good questions. This whole chapter is one to meditate on often. It is an example of the type of passages in the prophets that are the foundation for the scriptures in the New Testament. This prophecy is all about the conversion of the Gentiles through the Man Child that would be born in Israel, the relationship of Jerusalem to the church, both in it’s origins and it’s heritage, and the coming of judgment upon those that rejected the Lord, with the glorification of the church before their eyes. This chapter covers big picture thinking concerning the plan of God from the birth of Christ, the beginning of the church which came about as it were in a day with Pentecost and the future creation of a new heaven and earth. The beginning of the chapter is all about how that God is not pleased with the legal works of the Jew but is seeking the humble repentant heart of faith instead, and will accept such a heart whether found in Jew or Gentile. This is one of my favorite chapters in the whole Bible if I could bring myself to find a favorite. Every time I hear a preacher go on and on about his new satellite dish that is going to save the world or some new building program that will save the city, I think about this verse, and I want to tell the man about it. Isaiah 66:1-2 Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? (where is the church building that you would build big enough to house my glory?) and where is the place of my rest? (Where is the satellite advanced enough to take the place of the Holy Spirit in the heart of men?) For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, (We have had TV, and Radio, and Buildings and other ideas for many decades, but that is not God’s method and never has been) saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word. (God’s method is a man, broken and repentant, emptied of self, and filled with the Holy Spirit.) This is how we will turn our world upside down like they did in Acts, without technology or expensive buildings. |
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142 | the name of Judas Iscariot's father? | Ruth 1:1 | Scribe | 85608 | ||
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143 | Would they had of believed? | Mark 15:34 | Scribe | 85606 | ||
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144 | No, the dead are still DEAD...not alive! | Bible general Archive 1 | Scribe | 85472 | ||
Mark 12:26-27 And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye therefore do greatly err. Ephesians 4:8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 1 Peter 3:18-19 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; 2 Kings 2:11 And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. Mark 9:4 And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus. Seems to me that Elijah was taken to heaven and appears on the Mount which means all that time he has been conscious. Where are the saint of old now? The legal requirments were met in Christ and they ascended up with Him. |
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145 | How can I know GOD? | NT general Archive 1 | Scribe | 85471 | ||
Dewey, it is this simple. God is Holy and perfect. Man has sinned, God cannot just overlook our sins, so God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for sin that we all deserve. The punishment for sin is death. Jesus died for you. But Jesus being sinless did not stay dead. Death had no legal right over Jesus becuase he had never sinned. So Jesus rose from the Dead three days later. Jesus is Alive right now. God (who cannot lie) promises us that we can be born again in our spirit and know God. As "New Creature" has posted scriptures, there are many such promises in the Bible. These are not just words in a book. They are the words of God who cannot lie. You are required to take the first step of faith and believe that God mean what he said. He said if anyone will come to him he will not cast him out. Anyone. Are you an anyone? Then you qualify. Just pray something like this. "Lord I believe in you and your Son Jesus Christ. I am sincerely sorry for my sins, and ask you to forgive me of all unrighteousness. I know I do not deserve your mercy but I know that you cannot lie and that you sent your Son to pay the price for me so that I could be saved. Lord I give you my life and will live for you with my whole heart the rest of my life." If you pray something like that, (and the wording is not important, but the heart of faith and repentance is what God accepts), then you are promised to have eternal life and know God. May God bless you daily as you read the Bible and grow daily in His image. The next step is to find a local church in your area and asked to be baptized in water as an act of faith in what Christ has done for you. |
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146 | Don't understand Jesus's view on alcohol | Prov 20:1 | Scribe | 85381 | ||
Acts22 You state "There is little doubt that our Lord Jesus drank wine at His Passover supper" Luke 22:18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. Mark 14:23-25 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. Matthew 26:27-29 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. You know I have not researched this before now, I always thought it was clear that Jesus did not drink wine at the Lord's Supper. |
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147 | Am I once and forever saved? | John 3:16 | Scribe | 85366 | ||
There is no fear in love. 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. The context of this passage is all about fellowship with God in Christ. If you are born again, you never have to be born again, again. If you are loving the Lord He will be faithful to mature you and keep you until the final day. Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: There are many verses that promise you that God will see you through, no man can take you from his hand. The controversy about this topic is usually over the fate of a backslider who goes back to the world and sinful living, and stays there. There are some that will say that even he is still saved, but most do not agree and think that if you stay backslidden you have no hope of going to heaven. It is really not that important of an argument becuase those that love the Lord and have tasted of the Joy of the Lord find that sin is so miserable they cannot stay in it and are always breaking down in heart felt repentance, and the Lord always is faithful to forgive and give them power to overcome sin. So the man who is born of God will not stay is sin or will be found saying.."I can't sin.." I just can't do this anymore.. I will return to my Father..and tell him I am not worth to be his son.. make me one of your servants... " And God is always there to embrace the repentant man and clean him up and change him. The error comes when someone trys to use God's Love as an excuse to sin, which is something we were warned about would happen in the last days.. Jude 1:4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. |
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148 | why did soldier | John 18:5 | Scribe | 85364 | ||
John 18:5-6 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. Remember that Jesus had previously made these statments... John 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. and ...John 10:17-18 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. And also in this same context of the soldiers coming to arrest him.. is when Jesus said this in another place... Matthew 26:52-53 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? So when he says I AM HE, it is a declaration that He is the I AM that spoke to Moses from the Buring bush, the I AM that was before Abraham, and the that these soldiers had no power to arrest him. He was willing letting them take him. But so that no man could ever say that his words about being able to call down angels if he wanted to were empty words, he says I AM HE and they all fall to the ground. He had the power to do more than that if He wanted to. Prais God he laid doen His life for us, so that he might take it up again. We are saved today because of this and thankfuly serve Him every moment. |
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149 | what will happen to us? | 1 Cor 15:51 | Scribe | 85360 | ||
1 Corinthians 15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, They do not die. A heart atack would be death. They do not see death or sleep. They are instantly changed from a normal mortal body to an immortal one. It is a miracle. No natural death occurs. |
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150 | Would they had of believed? | Mark 15:34 | Scribe | 85356 | ||
Mark 15:31 Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save. Mark 15:34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Notice that In this passage Jesus says My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? And much has been said about this, "did the Father really forsake him.. etc" But I believe that Jesus was declaring by this, not that the Father had forsaken him but that he was in the midst of the psalm that starts with these words. Psalms 22:1 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? ...7 All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him....16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.....18 They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. You see all that was spoken of a suffering messiah in Psalms 22 was being fulfilled right before their eyes. Even their mocking words were prophesied. Now you would think that there was at least one religious leader among them that had enough knowledge of the word to notice the similiarities between what he was witnessing and Psalms 22, especially when they cast lots for his clothes. And so that their would be no doubt that all this was mere coincidence we have Jesus Crying out the words My God My God why has thou forsaken me. Would they have acted differently if he came off the cross? Why would they if, their very mocking words were recorded centuries in advance, and they were to blind to see it? Would they stop being blind if he came down? Well we know the answer. Not only would they be no different if he came down then, they did not change after over 500 witnesses testified to his resurrection. No wicked men will be blind because they are wicked. Blindness comes upon a man because of his rejection of truth and that rejection and rebellion is not interested in what is true, but only what allows them to continue in their sins unopposed. But there is coming a day when all the haughty tongue waggers will be stopped and this is the day Enoch prophesied of when he said. "Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him." |
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151 | Jesus' name baptism? | Acts 2:38 | Scribe | 85331 | ||
Isn't it amazing how much controversy can be stirred up over such a simple topic. I have browsed through some of the posts, and I am sure I am repeating some of them with my response. It seems to me that most of the posts I have read have completely missed the main argument that should be presented when this question arises. The whole controversy began in the early 1900s due to the misunderstanding of the phrase “In the Name of”. We use it often in common speech when we refer to the doing something by the authority of. We are all familiar with the command “open up in the name of the Law” from old TV shows or other popular cultural references. But it goes back further than that, and I am not going to present all the history of its origins but it has always been used to refer to “what authority you are doing something in, or Who gave you that authority.” When we say we Baptize in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, we are saying it is The Divine Godhead that has given us this authority. When we say we Baptize in the Name of Jesus, we are stating that Jesus has given us the commandment to Go and Baptize people. The words are not what make you “In the Name of” What I mean is that if you are not born again and saved by faith and living pleasing to God, you have no authority to baptize another believer. However those of us that are believers and particularly those that are called to do so, are sent to Baptize in the Authority of Christ, or In the Authority of God. Now when some well meaning but ignorant and uneducated preachers say “In the Name of” as though it is some spell or incantation they cast with words, then this is why this type of foolish hairsplitting takes place. There is no difference between saying I am sent by the authority of God or to say I am sent by the Authority of Christ except to give emphasis to the Divinity of Jesus. Whether you say you are given authority to baptize by the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, or whether you say you are Given Authority to Baptize by Jesus Christ, is all the same to a New Testament believer. To emphasize what words you use when you speak at a baptism as constituting what is defined as “the name of” rather than by what authority you do what you do, and who gave you this authority shows you to be an ignoramus with less than a high school education. I do not say that mean spirited. I am saying that is exactly how one appears to the well read that would observe a man emphasizing the phrase “in the name of “ as something other than “in the authority of”. Then you might have your formula of words just the way you want it, but your converts will all be of the poor ignorant masses like you because the intelligent will think you are a loony tune. It is amazing to me that a whole denomination has sprung up around what words to use at a baptism, but what is NOT surprising to me is that there is not one scholar among them. The very foundation is based on error in grammar. The argument ceases to exist as soon as you learn what “in the name of” means in New testament usage. Look through the New Testament at all the times In the Name Jesus is used, on almost every occasion, the idea has nothing to do with speaking words, but rather by what authority a believer does things in. Also it is good to read about the origins of this Jesus Name Only movement and how it began. May God Bless You as You Study His Word |
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152 | Why did Satan want Moses bones? | Jude 1:9 | Scribe | 85323 | ||
The existance of the Book of Enoch among the dead sea scrolls does not proove that Jude was quoting Enoch. It could be that the Jews held to a tradition about a prophecy of Enoch that Jude quotes perfectly under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and that the writer or writers of the book of Enoch knew of this tradition also but fabricated their version to the point of ridiculousness, as it is fairly obvious that it is a fabulous tale from writers with Greek influence. So Jude's quote of known tradition among the Jews, and the book of Enoch merge on the tradition, but Jude may not necessisarily be quoting from Enoch. The same with the mention of the Body of Moses, it is very possible that Jude was mentioning only that part of Jewish tradition that was actually true history not quoting from the Assumption of Moses, and that the writer of the Assumption of Moses had taken up their own account of the same tradition. There is no evidence that Jude was quoting from these books. The way Jude simply speaks of it as known history makes it sound more like he was speaking of known tradition among the Jews. I really do not know for sure whether he was quoting from them or not. If he was I do not believe that gives them authority as scripture anymore than when Paul quoted from Greek poets. When it comes right down to daily living, I have to believe God has preserved His Word as He said He would, If Jude quoted the book of Enoch, and Enoch is not scripture, then it only stands to reason that the revelation of what Enoch prophesied was passed down through history, before the writing of the book of enoch, and that this account was never recorded by the prophets until Jude, is simply a Divine manifestation of God keeping certain things secret until the time came. And it really does not matter much to me, because even if he was quoting from the book of Enoch, the truth that he is giving at the time is all about the coming of the Lord and judgement upon the ungodly that are teaching false doctrine. If that is what we focus on in this passage we do not really care who he is quoting, we see that this truth of Jude is in agreement with the whole Bible, where as the things in the book of enoch are not at all in agreement but gross Greek/Hebrew fables. |
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153 | Why did Satan want Moses bones? | Jude 1:9 | Scribe | 85283 | ||
I personaly do not think that Jude is quoting from the Assumption of Moses. The Assumption of Moses, for those that do not know, was in extant at the time of Origen, who thought that Jude might be referring to it. However there is no proof that the Assumption of Moses was in extant at the time of Jude. If it was then it seems to me that Jude would have made it clear in some way like Paul did that he was quoting from an extra biblical source, such as "one of your own prophets has said." But Jude mentions it like it is actual history and so I think it was most likely a Jewish tradition that contained truth. This is the only way I can reconcile it in my mind so far. I think that The mention of Enoch and this mention are not quotes from apocryphal books but rather there have been books written by gnostics and other spurious writers that attempted to fabricate stories based on these mentions in the Bible. But I that is my opinion and I am aware that there are many that have a different one. May God Bless you as you study His Word. |
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154 | Why did Satan want Moses bones? | Jude 1:9 | Scribe | 85281 | ||
I understand your unwillingness to embrace such an interpretation, EdB and as I stated in my post "I do not content for this interpretation since it belongs in the realm speculation, but it works best for me at this time and better than most commentaries I have read thus far." Also as you accurately quoted me as saying "Moses' body Might have been taken to heaven," This is not speaking with authority. If I spoke with authority I would say that this is the undeniable clear meaning of the text and beyond all dispute. But I do not say such a thing. Your ideas are as valid as mine since we do not have clear explanation of the dispute over the body of Moses. The fact is that we have it in Jude and only what God wanted us to know is the most important which is, that we ought to humble ourselves and not presume upon God or the adminstrations of God when it comes to things we no nothing about such as angels and their ministries. I understand that Jude had to content with gnostics and Judaizers as the other apostles also did, and that he is rebuking them for their arrogant attitudes thinking they have inside knowlege about angels and such things, and also that they think they have the the right to rail against authorities, (whether in the church, or heavenlies) It is simply a rebuke toward them that even Michael who is greater in authority and might than satan (and also than these railers) did not bring railing accusation against satan, but appeals to the authority of God who is Judge of all. We also must be careful not to rail against authorities either in the church or without, or for that matter even agains satan, calling him names and thinking that by our wrathful spewing of words upon him that we somehow are able to have an effect on him. We should simply say the Lord rebuke you, to satan, and the powers of darkness. However taking up the argument that this reference is in the word of God to hint at anything else besides that one lesson, maybe it applies to your interpretation and maybe it applies to mine or maybe we are both wrong. I think if we use scripture to compare with scripture and look up all the references in the bible that have to do with "The Lord Rebuke you" or other references where satan and michael fight it seems more fitting that we would be on the right path of gaining insight than if we simply imagine other possible scenarios with no biblical pattern based on this text. At least that is the only thing I feel comfortable persuing. If I cannot find other references of like kind, I might as well leave it alone altogether because anyones guess is as good as anothers. Concerning the idea that the warfare is legal in nature. This is not something I made up today. It has been expounded upon by many scholars in church history and I am only agreeing with them that I have often seen the same pattern in the scriptures. The whole Bible declares this progression of the Justice of a Holy God not being violated by a cheap grace. The fact that Jesus had to die and rise again to purchase your salvation.. Legal justification.. That God would be Just and the Justifier of him that believes in Jesus is about this. Remember the story of Job. This is not some fairy tale or parable that never happened. Satan did indeed appear before God and accuse Job.. this is a picture of what still goes on. Satan is still accusing the brethren night and day. But there is coming a day when he is cast down and not allowed into this heavenlie court and that is what happens in Revelation. Of course there are those that have different views. Many see the battle in revelation as having already occurred when satan originally fell. I do not see it that way becuase the rejoicing of the saints having overcome him by the blood of the Lamb is associated with this event and would mean that it had to either happen at the cross or resurrection or at the future resurrection. May God Bless You as You study His Word. |
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155 | Why did Satan want Moses bones? | Jude 1:9 | Scribe | 85230 | ||
No, this is the fulfilment of the prophesy, death is swallowed up in victory. Paul saw a mystery revealed by illumination (and divine inspiration) concerning many old Testament prophesies about the resurrection from the dead. He saw that the prophesies speak of a people that would be alive and changed immortal. 1 Corinthians 15:51-56 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? There is a generation of saints that will not see death. Paul believed he could be part of that generation, so he said "WE". No man knows the hour, and God could have made it come to pass in Pauls day so Paul was not wrong, for God is not subject to time but time is subject to God. So we can say the same.. When WE that are alive are changed, our corruptible body is changed to incorruptible. You see that is the change spoken of. Changed from mortal to immortal, not that we die, but that we will not all see death, but some will just be changed. The dead in christ rise first, then we are changed in a twinkling to glorified bodies and rise. Our bodies are not left behind, they are changed and made glorified and eternal. Now when this occurs we also shine like the sun, and like the glory which Christ had on the mount, and we rise in glory. The world will see it in my opinion. |
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156 | Why did Satan want Moses bones? | Jude 1:9 | Scribe | 85228 | ||
Jude 1:9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. I am assuming you are speaking of this passage in Jude. This is an amazing passage and full of doctrinal truth. First of all you will not find this account in the Old Testament. There are several views about where Jude could have gotten this. I believe that the answer is that it was a tradition among the Jews. There were traditions among the Jews that were full of error and yet they were based on true history. I think Paul referes to the tradition of Jannes and Jambres as true. 2 tim 3:18 I do not believe Jude was quoting from apocryphal material but that more likely the apocryphal material was written later to make up stories based on Judes references here. So if Jude is the word of God and we are sure that it is, what is the point here and what does it suggest? I think we can compare this verse with many others and get a better picture. I am not going to take the time to write the whole subject at this time but I will summarize. Moses died, and God buried him. No man knows where to this day. Moses body might have been taken to heaven. If so Satan would have opposed the legality of such a thing. It is satan’s legal right to cause death to reign and for the body of men to see corruption, rot after death. Remember Peter said in Acts 2 that David was prophesying of Jesus when he said.. Thou wilt not suffer thy holy one to see corruption. Satan accused God of being unjust in not allowing Moses body to be corrupted like all others. There is something significant to the kingdom of hell to see death have its complete sway on man even unto the rotting of the flesh in the grave. The angel said the Lord Rebuke thee. Because God did indeed satisfy the legal requirements of His own justice but satan did not know how yet. If I treated this subject fairly It would be several pages long. Satan is the accuser, his power is not like in the movies, he does not have power to just kill you outright, he gains power to bring destruction on a man through accusations. The spiritual warfare is more like a heavenly courtroom than a pitched battle of angels with cosmic swords. You have several scenes into this realm in the bible. Though this one concerning Moses is not in the OT the one where Satan accuses Joshua is (Zech) and there satan accuses Joshua because of sin, and the angel says The Lord Rebuke thee, is not this a brand plucked from the fire. Thus again there was a reason why God could use Joshua though he had been guilty of sin. We know that this is because Jesus would come and die and rise again and declare believers justified, that God might be just and the justifier of him that believeth in Jesus. So God did not violate His own holiness and justice by allowing Joshua access to the administrations of the priesthood, though satan used that argument. And I think the contention over the body of moses has to be similar. There was some legal argument satan presented over why he should have access to the body and it was denied him. Now Moses body represented the church in the wilderness just as Jesus body represents the whole church. To bring this to a conclusion we have another fight between satan and Michael in Revelation and there again satan is defeated, and cast down. Revelation 12:5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne. Revelation 12:7-8 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. The saints are seen as involved in the fight, or that the fight is over them. See here satan is contending with Michael over the fact that the manchild is caught up. This manchild is not just Jesus, but the Church, the manifestation of the sons of God, the redemption of the purchased possession, our bodies being glorified, and us rising.. that is what satan is arguing against. Satan is accusing the body of Christ that is rising to meet the Lord in the air as not having the right to escape death.. And the angle says the Lord Rebuke thee.. Only this time we have the complete reason why.. Because of the Blood of the Lamb and The word of their testimony. I do not content for this interpretation since it belongs in the realm speculation, but it works best for me at this time and better than most commentaries I have read thus far. |
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157 | Why did Satan want Moses bones? | Jude 1:9 | Scribe | 85213 | ||
Jude 1:9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. I am assuming you are speaking of this passage in Jude. This is an amazing passage and full of doctrinal truth. First of all you will not find this account in the Old Testament. There are several views about where Jude could have gotten this. I believe that the answer is that it was a tradition among the Jews. There were traditions among the Jews that were full of error and yet they were based on true history. I think Paul referes to the tradition of Jannes and Jambres as true. 2 tim 3:18 I do not believe Jude was quoting from apocryphal material but that more likely the apocryphal material was written later to make up stories based on Judes references here. So if Jude is the word of God and we are sure that it is, what is the point here and what does it suggest? I think we can compare this verse with many others and get a better picture. I am not going to take the time to write the whole subject at this time but I will summarize. Moses died, and God buried him. No man knows where to this day. Moses body might have been taken to heaven. If so Satan would have opposed the legality of such a thing. It is satan’s legal right to cause death to reign and for the body of men to see corruption, rot after death. Remember Peter said in Acts 2 that David was prophesying of Jesus when he said.. Thou wilt not suffer thy holy one to see corruption. Satan accused God of being unjust in not allowing Moses body to be corrupted like all others. There is something significant to the kingdom of hell to see death have its complete sway on man even unto the rotting of the flesh in the grave. The angel said the Lord Rebuke thee. Because God did indeed satisfy the legal requirements of His own justice but satan did not know how yet. If I treated this subject fairly It would be several pages long. Satan is the accuser, his power is not like in the movies, he does not have power to just kill you outright, he gains power to bring destruction on a man through accusations. The spiritual warfare is more like a heavenly courtroom than a pitched battle of angels with cosmic swords. You have several scenes into this realm in the bible. Though this one concerning Moses is not in the OT the one where Satan accuses Joshua is (Zech) and there satan accuses Joshua because of sin, and the angel says The Lord Rebuke thee, is not this a brand plucked from the fire. Thus again there was a reason why God could use Joshua though he had been guilty of sin. We know that this is because Jesus would come and die and rise again and declare believers justified, that God might be just and the justifier of him that believeth in Jesus. So God did not violate His own holiness and justice by allowing Joshua access to the administrations of the priesthood, though satan used that argument. And I think the contention over the body of moses has to be similar. There was some legal argument satan presented over why he should have access to the body and it was denied him. Now Moses body represented the church in the wilderness just as Jesus body represents the whole church. To bring this to a conclusion we have another fight between satan and Michael in Revelation and there again satan is defeated, and cast down. Revelation 12:5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne. Revelation 12:7-8 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. The saints are seen as involved in the fight, or that the fight is over them. See here satan is contending with Michael over the fact that the manchild is caught up. This manchild is not just Jesus, but the Church, the manifestation of the sons of God, the redemption of the purchased possession, our bodies being glorified, and us rising.. that is what satan is arguing against. Satan is accusing the body of Christ that is rising to meet the Lord in the air as not having the right to escape death.. And the angle says the Lord Rebuke thee.. Only this time we have the complete reason why.. Because of the Blood of the Lamb and The word of their testimony. I do not content for this interpretation since it belongs in the realm speculation, but it works best for me at this time and better than most commentaries I have read thus far. |
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158 | no interpretation allowed | 2 Pet 1:20 | Scribe | 85197 | ||
2 Peter 1:19-21 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. There are actually several common interpretations of this very passage. Ironic isn't it? I believe the correct one is understood by the following verse, the prophets (who wrote scripture) were not at liberty to add their own ideas, but only what the Holy Spirit gave them to write. Therefore the scriptures can be relied upon to be the verbally inspired inerrant word of God. |
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159 | Creation Account: Mythical or Not? | Gen 1:27 | Scribe | 85193 | ||
Having experienced the Living Word I am not in a condition to need to find any scientific proofs for the Creation story of Genisis. However if I could put myself in the shoes of an honest intellectual who wants to know whether or not he can rely on the scientific accuracy of Genesis or if it is a story far removed from the original account that contains some hints of the original but not to be taken literally I would start my investigation in the area of archealogy, astronomy, and geology, and see if there are evidences of the account that Genesis gives. We will learn that as it relates to the way stars are born their is the possibility of light before the actual formation of the sun just like this account gives, we find that the order of creation, water, land, vegetaion,etc agrees with scientific knowledge on the order of the way things came about, we see that there are archaelogical finds in the oldest civilizations such as the sumerians (same area as Babylon but older) that extend to the time of nimrod after the flood that reveal stories and records of a flood, and also possible first man and woman stories associated with a serpent, However the stories in babylonia is childish and grotesquely ridiculous showing, that it was a corruption from the original, where as the Genesis account is logical and perfect in its concepts, therefore would be the original story, and the others found in archaelogy are corruptions. So in short, the Bible's account of creation has never needed correction, and remains the same century after century, but the theories proposed by men have changed constantly and continue to do so, and even in the light of the constant changes (some as drastic as revising the time it takes a planet to form, from billions of years to only 3 million which was presented last week)even in the light of these kind of radical changes in view, the arrogant man will attempt to compare the genisis account with their current ideas and judge the Genisis account as fact or fiction based on the current fantasy. However the interesting thing is that the theories of modern science keep changing in favor of the Biblical account. 3 million years is a lot longer than 6 days but not as much as the billions they once held to. The hubble space telescope is sugesting to the observers that the earth might indeed be the center of the universe and that all things are expanding away from it. Go figure. May God Bless You as You Study His Word. |
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160 | What is "Hope"? | 2 Corinthians | Scribe | 85108 | ||
Acts 2:26-27 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Acts 24:15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. Romans 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. I understand that often you will hear preaching and messages about hope as it relates to this life's necessities. I do not think that was the doctrine of this thing that is called Faith Hope and Love. The Hope that Paul is preaching about is a doctrinal Hope in the Eternal promises that are yet to come. We have hope for them becuase we Believe we have been given them by faith, but as yet we do not see our bodies glorified and resurrected, but we have hope for it, not a hope like "I hope is will happen but no one knows for sure" But a Hope because we know it will happen it is only a matter of time. And so we can get through all trials in this life, including lack of any particular creature comfort, not becuase we Hope we get a new car, but becuase we Hope for a better world, and a better resurrection. Our Hope is to precious to associate with these temporal things. Our Hope far transcends these temporal things and make them less than nothing. May God Bless You as you study His Word. |
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