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1501 | why was Jacob Loved and Esau Hated | Rom 9:1 | BradK | 119452 | ||
ministermay, Of this question, C.H. Spurgeon called Rom. 9:13, "a terrible text". In Brief, the section of Romans 9 this pertains to is dealing with God's Sovereignty. In short, I believe the answer lies with verse 16ff, "So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy. Therefore He has mercy on whom He wills, and whom He wills He hardens." Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah loved Jacob (Gen. 26:28). Spurgeon notes on this that, "The fact is, God loved Jacob, and he did not love Esau; he did choose Jacob, but he did not choose Esau; he did bless Jacob, but he never blessed Esau; his mercy followed Jacob all the way of his life, even to the last, but his mercy never followed Esau; he permitted him still to go on in his sins, and to prove that dreadful truth,'Esau have I hated." All we can say given Jacob certainly not deserving of God's mercy, is that it was all of Grace! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1502 | The Father ,the Son and the Holy spirit, | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 119404 | ||
Shadow, As I heard Dr. Charles Ryrie say, "the word 'Trinity' is not in the Bible, but the Doctrine is. I believe it" As Charles Spurgeon gives in his Puritan Catechism: "5. Q. Are there more Gods than one? A. There is but one only, (Deuteronomy 6:4) the living and true God. (Jeremiah 10:10) 6. Q. How many persons are there in the Godhead? A. There are three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one God, the same in essence, equal in power and glory. (1 John 5:7; Matthew 28:19) I hope this helps, BradK |
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1503 | Is there a scripture to document Jesus h | Is 52:14 | BradK | 119353 | ||
gainros, I've seen The Passion and was impacted by its' graphic- and I believe accurate- depiction of His beating. It brought tears to my eyes- and I'm not one easily moved. We know from Isaiah 52:14 that "...So His appearance was marred more than any man, And His form more than the sons of men." I believe had He been merely a man, He could not have endured such a beating. But, being the God/Man, He took upon Himself, the sins of the world- and endured a beating as no man could. I've never heard of Jesus having a hole pentrating through His entire body, nor do I believe there is any scriptural support for such. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1504 | To Post or Not to Post? | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 119222 | ||
Hank, I think it speaks volumes! Whether it will be entirely heeded or not, remains to be seen. Both these additional points are well worth repeating too: NOTICE: Posts must be Biblically based and include supportive Bible references whenever possible. Pushing one's denominational bias and engaging in debates, such as Calvinism/Arminianism, are strictly forbidden on this Forum. Failure to comply may result in revocation of your privilege to post. To adhere to StudyBibleForum's intended purpose, please read the following before submitting a post: 1. This post is biblically based and whenever possible, I have included Bible references to support it. 2. This post is not intended as a personal attack on the authority of the Bible or on other users of this forum. 3. This post is not submitted as an effort to foster divisiveness, ill-will, dissension or other disruptions to this forum. 4. I have carefully proofread my post and believe it represents my best efforts. In the interest of all, may we do our utmost to insure accuracy and that, above all, the Word of God is held in high esteem. BradK |
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1505 | Jesus' teachings on sexual immorality | 1 Cor 5:5 | BradK | 118978 | ||
Singing For Him, A couple of scriptures come to mind: Matt. 15:19 "“For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders." Matt. 5:27-28 "“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery’; but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart." We also have the case of the woman caught in adultery and brought by the Pharisees to Jesus in John 8:3-4. Remember, all scripture must be understood by the context. Even the words of Jesus- though truth- must be studied within the proper context. Taking all He said as literal- unless warrant exists- is to arrive at potentially unfounded and incorrect conclusions. Scripture either stands or falls as a complete unit, comprised of ALL 66 books. In this regard, 2 Timothy 3:16 rings true, "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;" Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1506 | Casting into satans hands to be saved | 1 Cor 5:5 | BradK | 118956 | ||
Singing For Him, Welcome to the Forum. I believe your question is in regard to 1 Cor. 5:5- which is one of the more difficult NT passages to understand. What Paul seems to be saying is that he would deliver "such a one over to satan" to allow him to work his way- with the ultimate goal of bring (them) to salvation. The Commentary Critical offers this, " Besides excommunication (of which the Corinthians themselves had the power), Paul delegates here to the Corinthian Church his own special power as an apostle, of inflicting corporeal disease or death in punishment for sin (“to deliver to Satan such an one,” that is, so heinous a sinner). For instances of this power, see Ac 5:1–11; 13:11; 1Ti 1:20. As Satan receives power at times to try the godly, as Job (Job 2:4–7) and Paul (2Co 12:7; compare also as to Peter, Lu 22:31), much more the ungodly. Satan, the “accuser of the brethren” (Rev 12:10) and the “adversary” (1Pe 5:8), demands the sinner for punishment on account of sin (Zec 3:1). When God lets Satan have his way, He is said to “deliver the sinner unto Satan” (compare Ps 109:6). Here it is not finally; but for the affliction of the body with disease, and even death (1Co 11:30, 32), so as to destroy fleshly lust. He does not say, “for the destruction of the body,” for it shall share in redemption (Ro 8:23); but of the corrupt “flesh” which “cannot inherit the kingdom of God,” and the lusts of which had prompted this offender to incest (Ro 7:5). The “destruction of the flesh” answers to “mortify the deeds of the body” (Ro 8:13), only that the latter is done by one’s self, the former is effected by chastisement from God (compare 1Pe 4:6): the spirit … saved—the spiritual part of man, in the believer the organ of the Holy Spirit. Temporary affliction often leads to permanent salvation (Ps 83:16)." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1507 | Did Judas go to Heaven or Hell? | 2 Cor 7:10 | BradK | 118467 | ||
fsufitz, I find the study of Judas life an interesting one of contrast. Though scripture never explicitly says that Judas was a believer( or not) or that he when to Heaven or Hell, we can surmise a bit. I conclude from what we know about him from scripture, his life does not exemplify the behavior or descriptions of a true believer.( John 6:70-71, 12:6, and 13:2, 27). I see him as one descibed best by 1 John 2:19 "They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, so that it would be shown that they all are not of us." Most telling in my estimation is the portrayal in Matt. 26 and 27. I particularly note 27:3-5: "Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” But they said, “What is that to us? See to that yourself! And he threw the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary and departed; and he went away and hanged himself." If we compare this to 2 Cor. 7:10, I think the point is further driven home: "For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death." Does not Judas hanging himself exhibit "the sorrow of the world?" By contrast we see Peter in Matt 26:75 "weeping bitterly" and showing true repentance- he goes on to be mightly used and preaches at Pentecost in Acts 2. My conclusion is that Judas was not a "true believer", though he was an Apostle. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1508 | 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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1509 | 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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1510 | Do we have to earn grace? | Gal 2:21 | BradK | 118188 | ||
nae nae 04, Grace by its' very definition is giving people what they have not worked for. In contrast see Rom. 11:6, "and if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work." See the following verses: Rom. 3:24, 4:4, Eph. 2:8-9, 2 Tim. 1:9. these are by no means exhaustive, but should get you started. You may consider using a Concordance and looking up all uses of the word "grace". Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1511 | QUestions on book of Genesis | Heb 11:4 | BradK | 117982 | ||
Chusarcik, I'll answer #2 for you at this point:-) Refer to Heb. 11:4, "By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, god testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks." I think are two reasons for this: 1. He must have heard from God (Rom. 10:17) because he offered it by faith. The text of Genesis doesn't say so, but it must be so ( Hebrews actually provides clarification on this). The inferred sacrifice comes from Gen. 3:21 "Also for Adam and his wife the Lord God made tunics of skin, and clothed them." It is most likely implied this was passed on to Abel. 2. Hebrews 9:22 says,"... and without the shedding of blood there is no remission." This is an eternal principle. Further, in Gen. 3:17 God had cursed the ground! Abel offered a "blood sacrifice",Cain's was of the ground (fruit). I hope this helps, BradK |
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1512 | My tears were my meat/food? | Ps 42:3 | BradK | 117972 | ||
lady lkh, Greetings! I believe the reference is Psalm 42:3: "My tears have been my food day and night, While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?" Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1513 | stigmata? | Heb 11:26 | BradK | 117967 | ||
asken, Good question, my friend. As I'm not a Greek scholar or particularly versed in translation, I can only give you what I know. You have the same word used also in Hebrews (10:33) and 11:26 "considering the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward." The word oneidismos basically means "reproach" but also carries the meaning of "insult, reviled, and denounced". We today have our “reproach” as in Heb. 13:13 ,being followers of Christ. I don’t find the term stigmata in any of the translations I’ve got. However, it seems that it would carry a similar sense-“a stigma”- as reproach. (Possibly Tim Moran would care to comment?) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1514 | Nailed to a cross scripture? | John 20:25 | BradK | 117962 | ||
angelsn, John 20:25 says, "So the other disciples were saying to him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands the imprint of the nails, and put my finger into the place of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe." Also, Acts 2:23 and Col.2:14 Say: "this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death." "having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross." I hope this helps. have a blessed resurrection Day! BradK |
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1515 | Did Noah preach 120 years? | Gen 6:3 | BradK | 117783 | ||
Pat, The reference you're looking for is found in Gen. 6:3 ,"Then the Lord said, “My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh; nevertheless his days shall be one hundred and twenty years." The context from Gen. 5:32 through chapter 6 is referring to Noah Note that 2 Pet. 2:5 refers to, "...Noah a preacher of righteousness..." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1516 | Searching for the truth | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 117775 | ||
FytRobert, Since you asked for comments, I'll offer mine:-) I don't like the term "earn points" as it implies a works based merit system, and it is contrary to scripture! (Rom. 11:6). It's certainly NOT based on grace. Now, I will agree that we should "do" both of these. However, it comes to motivation, and I believe one of the BEST verses speaking to this regard is Titus 2:11-12: "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age..." Just out of curiosity, how would you define "earn points" and what would be your scriptural basis for arguing such? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1517 | genesis | Gen 28:13 | BradK | 117758 | ||
nwamaka, I believe the answer is found in the promise that God made to Jacob in Gen. 28:13 "And behold, the Lord stood above it and said, “I am the Lord, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie, I will give it to you and to your descendants." Further, is the fact that Jacob "strove with God"- the meaning of the name Israel in the scenario in Gen. 32:27-32: "So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.”He said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed.”Then Jacob asked him and said, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that you ask my name?” And he blessed him there. So Jacob named the place Peniel, for he said, “I have seen God face to face, yet my life has been preserved.”Now the sun rose upon him just as he crossed over Penuel, and he was limping on his thigh. Therefore, to this day the sons of Israel do not eat the sinew of the hip which is on the socket of the thigh, because he touched the socket of Jacob’s thigh in the sinew of the hip." Part of the reasoning may lie in the fact that Jacob (and Isreal) had not yet entered into the Promised Land. It is interesting to note in this regard, Joseph's parting words in Gen. 50:42, "Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely take care of you and bring you up from this land to the land which He promised on oath to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob." Speaking the truth in Love, BradK |
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1518 | Salvation a mystery in OT | Rev 1:1 | BradK | 117082 | ||
teachergary, This question is not an easy one to answer:-) First, let's consider what Jesus said to the Sadduces in Matt. 22:31-32: "But regarding the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was spoken to you by God: ‘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 of the living." They must have looked forward to the promise (of being resurrected) as indicated in Hebrews 11:13-16: "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. For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own. And indeed if they had been thinking of that country from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for He has prepared a city for them." Christ spoke of this in reference to Abraham in John 8:56 saying, "Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad." When we consider the phrase "the just shall live by faith"- quoted from Hab. 2:4 (Rom. 1:17, Gal. 3:11, Heb. 10:38)- it seems to carry an immediate and future meaning. Looking at Lev. 18:5 "‘So you shall keep My statutes and My judgments, by which a man may live if he does them; I am the Lord.", the Hebrew word for 'live' is chayah. It means "to live", "to remain alive", "to preserve his life". This can definitely speak to a future resurrection. Certainly, one of the more difficult verses are found in Hebrews 11:39-40 which seem to refer to such: "And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect." The answer may lie in 1 Thess. 4:16, 17 "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1519 | 1,2,3 | Is 1:1 | BradK | 117004 | ||
Jibria, You might want to consult a good commentary for some additional background:-) In general the first 3 chapters say this: 1. Rebellion of God's people; 2. God's Universal Reign; 3. God will remove the Leaders I hope this helps, BradK |
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1520 | What disciple stole from the treasury? | John 12:6 | BradK | 116918 | ||
janice, The answer you're looking for is Judas, John 12:6.(John 13:29) I Hope this helps, BradK |
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