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1461 | CBN: neardeath to hell and back? ?? | Heb 9:27 | BradK | 226382 | ||
Well, CBS is presenting folk theology, not Biblical theology. As you noted, the passage in Luke 16 would address and deal with the matter. BradK |
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1462 | I BEEN SEEING A SPIRIT LIKE FACE | Heb 9:27 | BradK | 228349 | ||
Hello angelbaby, In answer to your question: No. Heb. 9:27 cleary says, " And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment," (NASB) The Bible also teaches nothing about ghosts, spirits or other apparitions! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1463 | Will Christians be judged at our death? | Heb 9:28 | BradK | 176978 | ||
Hi MW, Heb 9:27 And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment, Heb 9:28 so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him. The believer will stand in judgment for deeds done in the flesh (Rom. 14:10-12., 1 Cor. 3:11-15, 2 Cor. 5:10). BradK |
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1464 | OT covenant vs. NT covenant | Heb 10:1 | BradK | 75061 | ||
Dear sept14child, In answer to your question I would recommend you continue your reading into Hebrews 10:1-26. The essential difference as I see it, is a contrast between OT Law and NT Grace. Salvation-always having been by grace- was manifested in the OT as faith "evidenced by works" as we see of Abraham in Genesis 22:1-10 and Hebrews 11:17. You had to perform to inheret the blessing. By contrast, we are "...blessed with all the spiritual blessings in the heavenlies IN CHRIST." (Eph. 1:3). Accordingly, now we have, "For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love."( Gal.5:6) A bit oversimplified, maybe, but I feel this will give you a further foundation for your own study and understanding. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1465 | Should I Look For Another Church? | Heb 10:25 | BradK | 76487 | ||
Dear Prisygrl7, I can only offer some general observations as I don't have personal knowledge of your situation. First of all, why have you not attended this church for the last year? Secondly, I would strongly encourage that you meet with the Pastor personally to discuss your concerns. There are two sides to the issue! Before you seek another church, commit the situation to the Lord and seek His guideance (Prov. 3:5-6). Remember to follow the admonition in Hebrews 10:25, to "not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some..." Lastly, as a personal recommendation, I'd limit my exposure to TBN! Don't use it as a substitute for personal interaction and fellowship with other believers in a local assembly. Speaking The truth In Love, BradK |
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1466 | Is church membership biblical? | Heb 10:25 | BradK | 169260 | ||
Dear Messiah'schild, You won't find it as there is nothing in scripture about church membership! The closest I've found is probably Heb. 10:25. God Bless, BradK |
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1467 | Church membership scriptural? | Heb 10:25 | BradK | 169289 | ||
Dear Messiah'schild, You can search all you want for scriptures concerning church membership and you won't find them! There are simply no such scriptures my friend. I know because I too sought the answer to that question at one point:-) Nobody will be able to give you any different answer, sorry. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1468 | what is Hebrews 10:25 saying? | Heb 10:25 | BradK | 201940 | ||
Hello queendee, The meaning of the verse is pretty clear on it's own. The ESV reads: "...not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." The Amplified version says, "Not forsaking or neglecting to assemble together [as believers], as is the habit of some people, but admonishing (warning, urging, and encouraging) one another, and all the more faithfully as you see the day approaching." Warren Wiersbe writes, "The boldness we have in heaven ought to lead to spiritual growth and dedication on earth. It seems that these believers, because of trials, were neglecting Christian fellowship and the mutual encouragement that believers need from each other. Since Christ is our high priest, and we are a kingdom of priests (1 Peter 2:9), we ought to assemble together for common worship, teaching, and service. The OT Jew could not enter the tabernacle, and the high priest could not enter the holy of holies whenever he pleased. But, through Christ’s sacrifice, we have a living way into heaven. We can come to God at any time. Do we take advantage of this privilege?" I hope this helps, BradK |
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1469 | How to convince someone to go to church | Heb 10:25 | BradK | 207243 | ||
Hello crazycatcm, Sometimes all you can do is pray for that individual, that God would change his heart. Excuses are easy to make and plentiful. You may know what's best for them, but until it's important to them, nothing will change. I was at that point in my life some 23 years ago. The Lord eventually opened my heart. Keep on being an example and showing love towards them (1 Cor. 13:7) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1470 | Attending Church | Heb 10:25 | BradK | 222178 | ||
Hello child of j, Yes, believers assembling together and fellowship is important to God. Heb. 10:25 instructs us to, "not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near." (NASB) In Acts 2:42, we read " They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." (NASB) I hope this helps, BradK |
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1471 | Can people be hristian and stay at home | Heb 10:25 | BradK | 223149 | ||
Hello Robertie, Well, for starters, they're only kidding themselves if they honestly think and believe such a thing. They're in rebellion against the Word of God (Heb. 10:25). There is "wisdom in a multitude of counselors", not by oneself! Prov 19:20 says, "Listen to counsel and accept discipline That you may be wise the rest of your days." (NASB) I'd strongly suggest that these "many people" prayerfully read the entire Word of God- several times if necessary- and then talk to them. Among other things already wisely said, the Christian life is not about being the Lone Ranger! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1472 | How does Hebrews 10:26 fit my problem | Heb 10:26 | BradK | 174219 | ||
Hello noveta, In all honesty I don't know that I or the Forum can be much help directly on this matter. The intent of the SBF is that of Bible Study, not counselling-related issues. We can certainly be in prayer for you:-) A couple of comments are offered. First, There are always 2 sides to such a situation. Second, if indeed your pastor went no further than to quote you Heb. 10:26, he was remiss. Since I was not there to hear the context in which he replied, I have no way to know what exactly he was telling you. May you be anxious for nothing, but in everything through prayer and thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. (Phil. 4:6) I trust my reply was of some benefit, BradK |
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1473 | Are unbelievers in any way "saved"? | Heb 11:1 | BradK | 118407 | ||
gbea, Let's see if I can't give you a fairly simple answer. First, NO ONE is saved apart from placing their faith in Christ (Acts 4:12). Scripture makes this abundantly clear. If I can put it this way: Christ IS Savior- regardless of whether we acknowledeg this or not(Is. 45:21,1 Tim. 1:1, Tit. 2:13, 2 Pet. 1:1). However, He doesn't BECOME our Savior until we place our faith IN HIM ( Is 45:22, Rom. 10:13). This is what I believe the text of 1 Tim. 4:10 is, in effect saying. The Commentary Critical makes this observation: "specially of those that believe—Their “labor and reproach” are not inconsistent with their having from the living God, their Saviour, even the present life (Mk 10:30, “a hundred fold now in this time … with persecutions”), much more the life to come. If God is in a sense “Saviour” of unbelievers (1Ti 2:4, that is, is willing to be so everlastingly, and is temporally here their Preserver and Benefactor), much more of believers. He is the Saviour of all men potentially (1Ti 1:15); of believers alone effectually." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1474 | Believing in Faith | Heb 11:1 | BradK | 160652 | ||
Hi Jason, The best way to explain faith, is to look at what the Bible says about it since it is our source of revealed truth:-) So, let me preface my response with the best definition of faith. It is found in Heb. 11:1: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." "As to our hope for eternity, it all rests on the faithfulness of God's promise. if there be no God; or if His promise be not true, then we have no foundation whatever for hope; all is baseless. Everything, therefore, depends upon the fact that God has spoken, and what He has said is true. Faith is hearing God and believing what he says (Rom.10:17) The real question is not, Do we believe?, but WHAT do we believe?, or rather, WHOM do we believe?" [Great Cloud of Witnesses] Biblically, then, faith is not something that "we" believe in. Faith must have an object: Jesus Christ. In other words, we don't have faith in faith. God is the faithful One, not ourselves. Our "faith" is placed in(to) the completed work (and faithfulness) of Christ (Gal. 2:16). Remember, 2 Cor. 5:7 further tells us, "for we walk by faith, not by sight--". What we do when we excercise our faith is to believe what God has promised and done (or provided) for us through the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. In Romans, notice that it is said, Abraham "believed God and it was reckoned (accounted) to him as righteousness". (Rom. 4:3). He placed his faith in what God had promised (Gen. 15:1,4). It is the same for us. Do we believe what God has said? I hope this helps to nswer your question:-) BradK |
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1475 | how can faith be defined. | Heb 11:1 | BradK | 180619 | ||
Hello geostephone, The ESV renders 11:1 as; "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." The verse itself defines faith and is probably one of the most concise in scripture! Assurance means, "giving substance to". The Greek word is 'hypostasis', a setting or placing underneath. Substance (evidence) comes from the Latin sub stans (standing under). The word is elengchos, a proof, that by which anything is proved or tested; logical proof. It is the conviction produced by demonstration. "We all hope for many things, but the question is, What foundation or ground have we for our hope? What are our title deeds? All depends on this. Everything, therefore depends upon the fact that God has spoken, and what He has said is true. Hence the definition of faith in Rom. 10:17; "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ."(ESV) The real question is, not Do we believe, but WHAT do we believe?, or rather WHOM do we believe? Faith is hearing God and believing what He says." [Great Cloud of Witnesses] The Puritan, Jonathan Edwards had this to say in his notes on the Bible: "Faith is the evidence of things not seen:” that is, it is their being evident. This verse is as much as if he had said, Faith is the being present of things that are to come, and the being clearly seen of things that are not seen. The substance of things hoped for, might have been translated the subsistence, that is, their now subsisting." I trust this will help, BradK |
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1476 | what was trial and opposition in heb 11 | Heb 11:1 | BradK | 186266 | ||
Hello Sway, Your best bet is to read the entire chapter. The answer is contained therein. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1477 | what is faith | Heb 11:1 | BradK | 189392 | ||
Hello james2000, Welcome to the Forum! By definition, Heb. 11:1 tells us: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." The rest of Chap. 11 details what faith is and reads like the "Faith Hall of Fame". I Trust this will help, BradK |
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1478 | definition of faith | Heb 11:1 | BradK | 203824 | ||
Hello zemoG, Faith is trusting God and taking Him at His Word. The best definition comes from scripture itself, Heb. 11:1- "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (NASB) The rest of Heb. 11 goes on to provide examples of faith lived out. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1479 | God speak to us?,if so,then why faith | Heb 11:1 | BradK | 222023 | ||
Hello talklikebees, Welcome to the Forum. I appreciate your sincere, reflective question. Let me see if I can't assist you in a better understanding. First, are you a professing believer in the Lord Jesus Christ? If you are, then your faith grows by hearing (reading) the Word of God. Rom. 10:17 tells us, "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ" (NASB) The best definition of faith comes from scripture itself. In Heb 11:1 we read, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen" (ESV) Let's break it down: Another translation reads, "The foundation of things hoped for". Here, the word 'foundation' can mean "substance" or "ground or confidence". The Greek word is 'hypostasis', which means "a setting or placing underneath"- hence it's primary meaning as "foundation". We all hope for many things, but the question is "What foundation or ground do we have for our hope"? From scripture, our hope for eternity rests on the faithfulness of God's promise (cf. Heb. 10:23) Whom do we belive? The next part, "The conviction of things not seen": The word for 'conviction' can also be rendered "evidence' and is from the Greek, 'elenchos'- 'a proof, that by which anything is proved or tested; logical proof, proof that conveys a satisfying conviction to the mind'. (This "evidence" is similarly used in John 8:46, and 16:8). Thayer comments on this by saying, "that by which invisible things are proved and we are convinced of their reality". Following this, Heb. 11:3 reads, " By faith we understand that the universe was created by the Word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible". (ESV) Here is the point: God has spoken! Do we believe what He has said? Second, I firmly believe God speaks to us through His Word (Heb. 4:12), and by our prayer to Him. (Phil. 4:6-7) His "presence" can be felt- as it were- by submitting to and drawing near to God (James 4:7-8) We don't "feel" god (sic), but rather we believe what He has said to us through his Word. We "walk by faith" (Gal. 5:16), where I'd define faith here as simply 'taking God at His Word'! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1480 | How was salvation seen in OT? | Heb 11:1 | BradK | 222572 | ||
Hello Diomede, Certainly salvation for Israel was connected to deliverance from circumstances- like David describes- or from enemies like Pharoah and the Egyptians- "But Moses said to the people, "Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever." (NASB Ex. 14:13ff) Yet, the OT saints were saved just as you and I are: by grace through faith! Note the plenty of examples in Hebrews 11- all, "by faith". The whole point was to show the 1st century Jew that his salvation rested upon faith alone! Heb. 11:13 tells us, "All these died in faith, without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth." (NASB) As the Lord observes in John 8:56, "Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad." How did he see it? By faith! I hope this helps, BradK |
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