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1441 | God's ways of speaking to believers | Heb 4:12 | BradK | 214828 | ||
Hi oyewole, Certainly, one way God speaks to us is through His Word- "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." (NASB) Another way God communicates to us through prayer. (Phil. 4:6, Col. 4:2) As Oswald Chambers wisely observed, "Prayer is an interruption to personal ambition, and no man who is busy has time to pray. What will suffer is the life of God in him, which is nourished not by food but by prayer. If we look on prayer as a means of developing ourselves, there is nothing in it at all, nor do we find that idea of prayer in the Bible. Prayer is other than meditation; it is that which develops the life of God in us. When a man is born from above (RV mg), the life of the Son of God begins in him, and he can either starve that life or nourish it. Prayer is the way the life of God is nourished." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1442 | should we confess to a priest or not? | Heb 4:14 | BradK | 173391 | ||
Hello granny, In Protestant theology there is no need for a mediator (such as a priest) since Jesus Christ already is the One(1 Tim. 2:5). See also Heb. 4:14-16: "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Christ Jesus is our Mediator! I hope this helps, BradK |
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1443 | Did Jesus experence real temptation? | Heb 4:15 | BradK | 164386 | ||
Hi Brazos, Consider Heb. 4:15 "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin." The question really is how do we understand this passage. It touches upon what's called, "the Impeccability of Christ": The Impeccability of Christ The meaning of impeccability has also been debated. Some, of course, do not think Christ was sinless, but among those who do there are two views of impeccability. One says that He was able not to sin while the other states that He was not able to sin. In either case He did not sin, though one viewpoint involves the possibility that He could have. That idea is usually held because it is hard to understand how His temptations could have been real if He could not have sinned. That He did not sin and that He was tempted are facts agreed on. How could the temptations have been real if He could not have sinned? Part of the answer lies in discovering what Hebrews 4:15 says and what it does not say. Literally, the verse reads this way: “ ... having been tested according to all, according to likeness, apart from sin.” It does not say that Christ was tempted with a view to succumbing to sin. He was tested with a view to proving He was sinless. It does not say that He was tested in every particular specific test that man can be put to. It does say that His tests were in all the areas in which a man can be tested: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. The particular tests within those areas were entirely different for Him from the ones for us. The phrase “according to likeness” apparently means that He could be tested because He took the likeness of sinful flesh. “Apart from sin” means that, having no sin nature, He could not have been tested from that avenue, as we can and usually are. His temptations were really not to see if He could sin, but to prove that He could not. Nevertheless, they were real, for the reality of a test does not lie either in the moral nature of the one tested or in the ability to yield to it. And, of course, His ability to sympathize with us does not demand a one-to-one correspondence in the particulars of the tests." [Ryrie, C. C.: A Survey of Bible Doctrine] There is a lot to chew on here, but I trust this will help you in the answering of your question. BradK |
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1444 | Did Jesus have a sin nature? | Heb 4:15 | BradK | 196734 | ||
Hello Curmudgeon, No, He did not have a sin nature- nor could He to qualify as our Redeemer (John 1:29). That is why He was conceived through the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:34-35) This is the miracle of the incarnation: Heb 4:15 - "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin." (NASB) BradK |
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1445 | is it possible for Jesus to have sinned? | Heb 4:15 | BradK | 221184 | ||
Hello Arlene, You ask a great question. This touches upon what is referred to as "impeccability". Heb 4:15 tells us- "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin." (NASB) I would hold that it was not possible for Christ to have sinned! He was 'tempted', but without sin. As the Moody Handbook of Theology notes, "Those who hold to impeccability suggest Christ’s temptation by Satan was genuine, but it was impossible for Christ to sin. Several introductory observations should be noted. Observations: The purpose of the temptation was not to see if Christ could sin, but to show that He could not sin. The temptation came at a critical time: the beginning of Christ’s public ministry. The temptation was designed to show the nation what a unique Savior she had: the impeccable Son of God. It is also noteworthy that it was not Satan who initiated the temptation but the Holy Spirit (Matt. 4:1). If Christ could have sinned, then the Holy Spirit solicited Christ to sin, but that is something God does not do (James 1:13). Christ’s peccability could relate only to His human nature; His divine nature was impeccable. Although Christ had two natures, He was nonetheless one Person and could not divorce Himself of His deity. Wherever He went, the divine nature was present. If the two natures could be separated then it could be said that He could sin in His humanity, but because the human and divine natures cannot be separated from the Person of Christ, and since the divine nature cannot sin, it must be affirmed that Christ could not have sinned. Evidence. The evidence for the impeccability of Christ is set forth by William Shedd and others in the following way. (1) The immutability of Christ (Heb. 13:8). Christ is unchangeable and therefore could not sin. If Christ could have sinned while on earth, then He could sin now because of His immutability. If He could have sinned on earth, what assurance is there that He will not sin now? (2) The omnipotence of Christ (Matt. 28:18). Christ was omnipotent and therefore could not sin. Weakness is implied where sin is possible, yet there was no weakness of any kind in Christ. How could He be omnipotent and still be able to sin? (3) The omniscience of Christ (John 2:25). Christ was omniscient and therefore could not sin. Sin depends on ignorance in order that the sinner may be deceived, but Christ could not be deceived because He knows all things, including the hypothetical (Matt. 11:21). If Christ could have sinned then He really did not know what would happen if He would sin. (4) The deity of Christ. Christ is not only man but also God. If He were only a man then He could have sinned, but God cannot sin and in a union of the two natures, the human nature submits to the divine nature (otherwise the finite is stronger than the infinite). United in the one Person of Christ are the two natures, humanity and deity; because Christ is also deity He could not sin. (5) The nature of temptation (James 1:14–15). The temptation that came to Christ was from without. However, for sin to take place, there must be an inner response to the outward temptation. Since Jesus did not possess a sin nature, there was nothing within Him to respond to the temptation. People sin because there is an inner response to the outer temptation. (6) The will of Christ. In moral decisions, Christ could have only one will: to do the will of His Father; in moral decisions the human will was subservient to the divine will. If Christ could have sinned then His human will would have been stronger than the divine will. (7) The authority of Christ (John 10:18). In His deity, Christ had complete authority over His humanity. For example, no one could take the life of Christ except He would lay it down willingly (John 10:18). If Christ had authority over life and death, He certainly had authority over sin; if He could withhold death at will, He could also withhold sin at will." [Paul P. Enns, The Moody Handbook of Theology] I hope this helps, BradK |
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1446 | THE UNHOLY AND THE HOLY? | Heb 4:16 | BradK | 225772 | ||
Hello jje, If I'm understanding your query- Heb. 4:16 answers it, "Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." The reason for this is stated in the 2 previous verses: Heb 4:14 "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession." Heb 4:15 "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin." (NASB) This in turn could also be based upon the positional truths contained in Eph. 1:3-8 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1447 | Who is melchezidek? | Heb 7:1 | BradK | 164893 | ||
Hi srinaldi, Your best bet would be to type in "melchezidek" in the search function. This is a very frequently-asked question, so there is plenty of dialog that should prove helpful. BradK |
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1448 | a christian can fall from grace | Heb 7:25 | BradK | 222292 | ||
Hello Landers, Welcome to the Forum. While I don't agree, might I ask, what is YOUR definition of "fall from grace" and what scriptural support do you offer? Personal opinions don't count for much unless they can be shown to be in line with what the Word of God teaches:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1449 | Un learnid god will inform good from eve | Heb 8:7 | BradK | 182459 | ||
Hello monty, Based on the info you provided, I'm at a loss to give a specific answer. The spelling and grammar also make it difficult to decipher. From what you gave, it seems the passage contains (or is a NT) quotation of Jer. 31:31ff. Maybe Heb. 8:7-13 contains the answer? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1450 | Do you know a way to get into the Bible? | Heb 8:10 | BradK | 206067 | ||
Hello califoniasurfin... Prayerfully start by reading the Gospel of John, asking that the Lord would open your eyes and heart. (John 17:17) I would also recommend finding and attending a local bible-believing and teaching church.(Heb. 10:25) I would seem to me that if one had truly "been a christian since they were born", that they'd be innately drawn to read and study His Word! Christianity is not an individual sport- if you will! It demands interaction and participation with others! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1451 | Why is BLOOD involved in SALVATION? | Heb 9:22 | BradK | 189669 | ||
Hi jenza, In short, refer to Heb.9:22, "And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness" This is rooted back in Ex. 29 (cf vs. 12, 30:10) as was commanded by God. Blood also implies a sacrifice. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1452 | Dead Souls | Heb 9:27 | BradK | 118235 | ||
Four Square, Scripture is pretty clear that there are no second chances. Hebrews 9:27 says, "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment," Physical death is experienced by all (Ps 89:48; Ec 5:15; 8:8; 9:5; Ro 5:12–14; 1 Co 15:22.) The only exceptions are 1: Christ- who conquered death, and 2: Enoch and Elijah- who were translated. Though there are some specific- albeit few- examples in scripture of the dead being raised to life by prayer requests (1 Ki 17:22, Jn 11:41–42, Ac 9:40). I do not see any Biblical admonition to pray for the dead. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1453 | Can you go to heaven without Christ. | Heb 9:27 | BradK | 148663 | ||
Hi whiplash, The teaching of scripture is that there is no salvation apart from Christ. Remember Jesus 'own words in John 14:6, "...I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 17:3 gives the biblical definition of eternal life: "This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." Further, Heb. 9:27 tells us that, "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment,". There are no "second chances". Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1454 | CAN SOMEONE GET POSSESSION? | Heb 9:27 | BradK | 153229 | ||
momma2, Your grammar makes the understanding of your question a little difficult:-)You might want to use a spell-check if possible. Here's the examples scripture gives of demon possession. It does not say that a "dead persons' spirit" possessed them, but a demon: 1. Man of Capernaum, healed by Christ in the synagogue on the Sabbath Mark 1:24; Luke 4:35 2. Maniac of Gadara, possessed by and healed of a legion of demons Matt. 8:28–32; Mark 5:2–13; Luke 8:33 3. A mute man healed by Christ, causing the multitudes to rejoice Matt. 9:32–33 4. A girl from Tyre and Sidon, healed at request of her heartbroken mother Matt. 15:28; Mark 7:29 5. A boy at the base of Mount Hermon, healed at the request of his heartbroken father Matt. 17:18; Mark 9:25; Luke 9:42 6. A blind and deaf man whom Christ was accused of healing by the power of Beelzebub Matt. 12:22; Luke 11:14 7. Woman with an 18-year infirmity, healed by Christ in a synagogue on the Sabbath Luke 13:10–13 8. Mary Magdalene, healed by Christ of seven demons Mark 16:9; Luke 8:2 9. Judas Iscariot, possessed by Satan himself Luke 22:3; John 6:70; 13:27 10. A slave girl with powers of divination, healed by Paul at Philippi Acts 16:16–18 11. Sceva’s sons, renegade Jews at Ephesus Acts 19:15 12. The Antichrist, world dictator during the Great Tribulation Rev. 16:13 13. False prophet, evil helper of the Antichrist Rev. 16:13 [Willmington's book of Bible lists] We need to distinguish between a believer and a non-believer. For the believer, Heb. 9:27. There are obviously instances- as given above- where people were indeed possessed. I believe that it can and does happen today- albeit rare. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1455 | WHAT HAPPENS TO A MAN WHEN HE DIES | Heb 9:27 | BradK | 164058 | ||
Hi Jim, Welcome to the Forum. I can tell you briefly 2 things. Heb. 9:27 tells us: "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment," 2 Cor. 5:8 says: "we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1456 | what happens when you die? | Heb 9:27 | BradK | 170130 | ||
Hi scl, Could you be a bit more specific? 2 Verses come to mind: Heb 9:27- "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment," 2 Cor 5:8- "we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1457 | are we judged twice? | Heb 9:27 | BradK | 172355 | ||
Hi Monica, Let me deal with your question(s) this way: Let's look at a couple of scriptures that relate. 1. Paul in 2 Cor. 5:8 tells the believer that, "... and prefer rather to be absent from the body and (which is) to be at home with the Lord." 2 verses later, in 2 Cor. 5:10 we are told, "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad." According to this verse, the believer is NOT judged for their sin or salvation, (Heb. 9:28) but "the things done in the body". The Bible Knowledge Commentary offer this insight: "Motivating Paul in this perseverance was his goal to please his Lord (cf. Gal. 1:10; Col. 1:10), a desire in effect during his earthly sojourn (at home in the body), which would be undiminished in heaven (away from it) (cf. 2 Cor. 5:6). Contributing to this goal was Paul’s knowledge that he would one day be evaluated by his Master. He wanted to please Him and to hear from Him, “Well done, My good servant!” (Luke 19:17) In his previous letter Paul had mentioned this judgment (1 Cor. 3:12-15) with particular reference to Christian teachers (1 Cor. 4:1-5). Now he affirmed that all Christians will be evaluated at the judgment seat of Christ (cf. Rom. 14:12), which will follow the Rapture of the church. Believers will be recompensed for the things they have done in their earthly lives (while in the body). Their good deeds will evoke one response (cf. 1 Cor. 4:5; Eph. 6:8) and the bad (phaulon, “worthless”) will evoke another (1 Cor. 3:15; Col. 3:25). Salvation is not the issue here. One’s eternal destiny will not be determined at the judgment seat of Christ. Salvation is by faith (Eph. 2:8-9), but deeds issuing from that faith (1 Thes. 1:3) will be evaluated. This perspective on a day of judgment and the prospect of eternity had a salutary effect on Paul. It enabled him to persevere in the face of hardship (2 Cor. 4:7-12). And it motivated him to be faithful in discharging his ministry (5:11; cf. 1 Cor. 4:2-4)." [Walvoord, John F., Roy B. Zuck, and Dallas Theological Seminary. The Bible Knowledge Commentary] 2. Your 2nd question seems to be dealing with the Great White Throne Judgment spoken of in Rev. 20:11-15. I think if you'll read this passage, it will (hopefully) clarify things a bit:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1458 | Does the bible speak about reincarnation | Heb 9:27 | BradK | 176285 | ||
Hello bevdevo, No, the Bible speaks exactly the opposite! Heb 9:27 "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment" Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1459 | can u tell if people made it to heaven? | Heb 9:27 | BradK | 179071 | ||
Hello twilliams, Apart from a confession of faith, we have no way to "tell if people made it to heaven". However, there should be some evidence from their lifestyle. If one is a proclaimed believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, scripture gives us assurances like 1 John 5:11-13- "And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1460 | One soul,.. Many Past Lives ???? | Heb 9:27 | BradK | 225086 | ||
Hello legs..., I'm afraid scripture does not teach anything remotely having to do with either "regressive hypnosis" or re-incarnation! What scripture does teach is this: "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment," (NASB) There is a disease we all have called sin. It affects each and every one of us. The only cure is found in the Lord Jesus Christ. Rom. 6:23 tells us, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Further, we're also told in Rom. 10:9, "that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved;" Have you trusted in the Lord as your Savior? In Him are hidden all the teasures of wisdom and knowledge. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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