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161 | why Jesus called Chief corner stone | Ephesians | Jesusman | 33921 | ||
Hello, There are two parts to the answer to this question. The first involves the importance of the Cornerstone in construction. In construction, the cornerstone is among the most important pieces in matters of foundation and stability. Without a good, strong, and dimentionally straight cornerstone, the whole building could be ruined, uneven, or even dangerous. In brick buildings especially, the whole entire above ground construction is built upon the Cornerstone. The cornerstone sets the measurements for the rest of the building. So, in that regards, Jesus Christ is the pattern by which the Church is patterned after. Jesus is the cornerstone by which the Church rests upon. It his saving grace that has straightened out and lined up the Church of God. Now, for the second part. In Isaiah 28:16, Isaiah gives one of his messianic prophecies concerning God's cornerstone. Paul, in Ephesians, is establishing Jesus as that Cornerstone which Isaiah speaks of. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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162 | Did Satan know God's plan for salvation | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 33345 | ||
Hello, I'd have to say that Satan does know God's plan for Salvation, or at least he knows part of it. Satan maybe a fool for trying to go against God, but he not dumb. Satan and his demons all have acknowledged Jesus as the Son of God. Look at Legion's statement in Mark 5. I love this passage. :-) Before Jesus even approached him, Legion runs up to Jesus, falls down on the ground in submission, and says to him, "What do you have to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me." Before Jesus even says anything, Legion acknowledges Christ's deity, his authority, and requests mercy from him in the name of God, who he (Legion) has rejected. Then Legion turns around and asks permission from Jesus to enter into the pigs nearby. This event tells me that Satan at least knows a little-bit about God's salvational plan, and that his demons know enough about Jesus to fear him. Jesusman |
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163 | which came first the chicken or the egg | Gen 1:20 | Jesusman | 33334 | ||
Hello, That's like asking, "which came first: the Car or the Drive-in?" It should be obvious that the Chicken came first. An egg would not be able to survive the environment without it's protector. Jesusman |
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164 | TNIV: How Will It Affect Us? | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 33330 | ||
Hello Hank, Personally, I think it really won't make that big of a difference. I used to sell bibles. When I told them of the ESV when it came out, many of my customers asked rather sarcastically, "Now What?" It was clear that while many were interested about what the translation was about and what my opinion was of it, a majority didn't care one way or another. They would take a flyer or maybe even buy a copy, but that was about it. I'd say that we wait a few months or even a year after the translation is out, then see what effect it's having. Jesusman |
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165 | Why the Old and New Testament? | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 33321 | ||
Hello, The Old and New Testaments are connected. IN fact, they are more connected than they are separate. As another poster commented, "testament" means "covenant". The Old Testament speaks of the Old Covenant or the Law. Since Jesus died on the Cross, the believers of God and followers of Christ are now under the grace of God. That does not mean that the Law is null and void. It is still very much in effect. When Jesus came, died, and ressurrected, he finalized the covenant, or completed it. The Old Covenant wasn't complete. Jesus completed it. So, what you have in the Bible isn't an Old Covenant and a New one, but One completed covenant. So, if you just read the New Testament, you are only reading a portion of the Covenant. To read the whole Covenant, you must read the Old Testament as well. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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166 | What is "ESV" all about.... | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 33052 | ||
Hello, The ESV is a translation that is to be "essentually literal". From what I have seen thus far, it is to rival the NASB in literal accuracy. I have looked into it in the NT, and am pleased to find it very accurate. I haven't done much studies into the OT of the ESV yet, so I can't give an opinion one way or another. However, it is promising. As for the NIV, I use the NIV occasionally. I just stay away from the gender neutral versions. As for the New Living Translation, I hate to say this about any translation of the Bible, but throw it away. It is horrably inaccurate and misleading in many crucial passages. Making a translation that is readable is one thing. To totally mistranslate a passage and say something that isn't there is something else. The New Living Translation does the latter on many occasions. I can even provide a listing of NLT passages if neccessary. Jesusman |
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167 | Burnt offering, Sin offering-symbolize? | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 33048 | ||
Hello, The answer to your inquiry can be summed up in just two words: Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ was the ultimate sacrifice, the perfect sacrifice, and the final sacrifice. Hebrews chapter 10 really spells it out. Basically, since Jesus died on the Cross for our sins, the Old Testament practice of ritual sacrifices are no longer needed. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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168 | What attitude toward chastening? | OT general | Jesusman | 33033 | ||
Hello, Chastenment was a form of disipline, not in the sense of punishment for wrong doing, but in the sense of control. To control your child, you would chasten the child. This aided in preventing your child from becoming an uncontrolable brat. In the sense of divine chastening, it is the way that God molds the believer to do His will. Now, David, in Psalms 6:1, asks the Lord not to Chasten him in wrath. Psalm 6 is a psalm for mercy. David is praying for mercy from God. God is angry with David and is punishing him. David is asking God to be gracious and not to punish or chasten him in anger. It's not that David is rejecting God's guidence, but rather that he is wanting more of God's mercy to be shown to him during this troublesome time. Jesusman |
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169 | Is this a false prophet? | Job | Jesusman | 33029 | ||
Hello Jensen, Remember the words of John the Beloved in 1 John 4:1-3 (1 John 4:1) Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. (1 John 4:2) By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God; (1 John 4:3) and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the spirit of the antichrist, of which you have heard that it is coming, and now it is already in the world. A true prophet who speaks in the name of the Lord will speak that which coincides with God's holy word dictated in the Bible. A prophet who does not speak such things is not sent by God. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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170 | how do you make sense of this verse? | 1 Peter | Jesusman | 32943 | ||
Hello, Look at the previous verses. Beginning in verse 13, Peter says for us to "gird your minds for action." During Biblical times, Hebrews wore robes, even during combat. Before a battle began, they would take a scarf, belt, or sash and tie it around them, and tuck their robes into it. It aided in preventing them from falling in the middle of battle. As time passed, the phrase "Gird yourself" meant "prepare for what is immediately coming". Then we go onto what we should prepare for. In verse 14, Peter tallks to us in the context of being children. In that discussion, he tells us to be holy, or separate from the world as Christ was separate. Our behavior should reflect Christ's. Then we move on to verse 17 and on until verse 21. Here, Peter changes gears from reflecting upon how we relate to christ, to focusing upon how we relate to God the Father. The main point throughout this particular passage is how we should conduct ourselves before the world around us. Now, let's look at verse 17 in particular. In Matthew 23:9, Jesus tells us to not call anyone on earth your "Father", but to only refer to God in Heaven as "Father". You take that, along with the following description that Peter gives of someone who "impartially judges according to each man's work ...", and you have an accurate description of God the Father. So, here you have Peter telling us to remain obedient to God the Father as children should be. To remain separate from this world, and to conduct ourselves accordingly. Then he tells us that the one we call "Father" is also an impartial judge who judges our actions as well, and that we should be fearful of that. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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171 | Unleavened Bread Prior to Passover? | Matt 26:17 | Jesusman | 32097 | ||
Hello, In Exodus at the first passover, it states that the feast of the unleavened bread begins on the evening of the fourteenth day and continues until the twenty-first day. So, what you have is on the fourteenth day, Passover, followed by the feast of the unleavened bread for seven days. On the fourteenth and twenty-first days, you have holy days in which no work is to be done. So, you have the Last supper on the 14th, Jesus dying and being buried on the 20th, resting on the 21st due to Passover week, resting on the 22nd due to Sabbath, and raising on the 23rd, which was a Sunday. Confused yet? :-) Jesusman |
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172 | Then precisely what is it talking about? | Matt 6:21 | Jesusman | 32094 | ||
Hello, This whole passage ties into the commandment of not having any other gods before the Almighty. It also ties into the idea of greed and idolotry. Basically, whatever you concider your treasure to be, and whereever that treasure is, then that is more important to you than God and his will. As it is clarified in this passage, if God is your treasure, then you will do everything capable do do his will. If your treasure is your money, then you will do everything capable to protect that money. You have only one master. Whether that master is God the father or earthly possesions is another question between you and God. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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173 | Which Philip is described in Acts 8? | Acts 8:14 | Jesusman | 32088 | ||
Hello, A possible answer is given in chapter six. Among the first deacons was a man named Phillip. Given this, and the verse you pointed out, it is reasonable that the Phillip in chapter 8 is Phillip the deacon, not Phillip the apostle. However, it is also likely that after the death of Stephen, that some of the Apostles returned to Judea and Samaria, namely Phillip, and later John and Peter. Acts 8:5 seems to present the idea that Phillip didn't come from jerusalem, but from an area to the North of Samaria. While it is true that the common meaning of the phrase "went down to" is that the person left Jerusalem to go to another city, we must, however, remember that Dr. luke isn't writing to a jewish man who would understand that. He is writing to a gentile, and would use words and phrases that he would understand. Whenever we have jewish related references from Dr. Luke's writings, he often provides an explaination of some kind. So, I think that Phillip was at an area somewhere north of Samaria, and returned to the area of Judea and Samaria. So, you have two possible explainations. I personally believe that it is Phillip the Apostle returning to the area after hearing about the death of Stephen, especial taking into concideration the events of Chapter 8 and the amazing testimony Phillip gives to Simon and the Etheopian eunuch. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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174 | Moses killed why was he still choosen to | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 31375 | ||
Hello, Moses didn't get off scott clean when he killed the egyptian. Remember, others found out about it. As a result, Moses had to flee for his life. Also, when you look at it from a different perspective, Moses was trying to be the savior of his people then. Instead of waiting for God's time, Moses tried to do it himself a little too early. In doing so, Moses failed, and had to wait on God anyway. As you read the burning bush passages, it is evident that there is something haunting Moses. He keep hesitating and asking questions. It's possible that his incident with the Egyptian was on his mind. Also, as you read the account of Moses leading the Israelites, there are numerous times when he took matters into his own hands, and didn't wait for God. As a result, he was denied entrance into the Promised land. So, from a certain point of view, Moses was punished for killing the Egyptian. The story of Moses shows us many things, but there is one that stands out above all others. If God was able to use Moses, then he can use any of us as well. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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175 | Jesus' sisters? | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 31363 | ||
Hello, The Bible doesn't list their names. All that is mentioned is that he had sisters. As for his brothers, the epistles of James and Jude are believed to have been written by his brothers rather than the two apostles by the same name. You might have to turn to some early church historical writings to find the answer. However, I don't know of which ones will have it. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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176 | Free will in heaven? | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 31119 | ||
Hello, These are some interesting questions you have presented. let's take a look at them. 1) Why do we have to live here on earth before we can be in heaven? Why doesn't God just create people in heaven. The answer is obvious. God cannot be in the presence of sin. As a result of Man's sinful nature, God and man cannot be in direct contact with each other. Therefore, a mediator was needed. From there, we have Jesus Christ being sent. Through his death, burial, and resurrection, and through our faith in him, we are made righteous and sinless before God. After this has taken place, and after God's will for us is concluded, we are brought to heaven to be with Him. So, in a sense, our life on earth is a trial and cleansing period for us. 2) Why does God allow evil and suffering to exist and why must we endure it? Why is metal heated in fire before being shaped and molded? Why is a clay jar cooked in a hot oven before it is concidered complete? The prophets often used metal work and pottery to describe God's work in our lives. I believe they had a good reason for doing so. In order for metal to be made into what is needed, it first must be heated and melted. In a heated state, it can be forged into any shape the worker desires. As for Pottery, a clay jar, before being cooked in a kiln, cannot hold it's shape under great pressure. The cooking part enables for the clay to be hardened to the point where it can withstand great pressure. The same is true for Christians. By permitting suffering and evil, God is molding us and shaping us for his needs. Some time, the evil and suffering happening to us maybe as simple as a test, as in the case with Job. The point is that God utilizes many things in order to shape us and mold us into what he desires. 3) If the answer is "Because we chose to disobey God", then why can't that possibility also exist in heaven? Disobedience, or sin, and God both cannot be in the presence of each other, as explained above. I hope this answers your questions. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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177 | New Testament Anti-Semitic? | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 31117 | ||
I'm not positive about whether or not this would be useful in an apologetic setting, but I'll present it anyway. The history of the Church is filled with many who have stood up in the name of the Church, yet acted entirely opposite from what the Scriptures actually teach. The Scripture doesn't teach that we, Christians, are to be anti-semitic. It teaches that we are to love our neighbors and our enemies. It teaches that there are two types of people in the world: those who believe in Jesus Christ and His saving work, and those who reject Jesus Christ and his saving work. The Bible teaches that all of mankind, no matter what the indiviual cultural setting maybe, fits into one of these two groups. The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ did not have the intention to destroy the Jewish way of life or to start a new belief system, but to bring the old one to it's completed state. Now, with that in mind, does the New Testament teach anti-semiticism and racism? No! It teaches the exact opposite. Let's not let a few idiots in History cloud what the Bible actually teaches. Let's let the Bible speak for itself. We will be amazed at what will be revealed to us. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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178 | wandering why the forth commandment is | Col 2:16 | Jesusman | 31007 | ||
Hello, To answer this, Turn to Mark 2:27-28. This pretty much spells it out. The Sabbath was made for man. It was given as a time of rest. Jesus, as lord of the Sabbath, was able to do as he wished. As a result of our salvation, our observance of the Sabbath is altered from a strict observance to choosing a time better suited where we can spend time in worship with God. That day, was changed from Saturday, the day the Lord Rested, to Sunday, the day the Lord rose from the grave. However, the point is still clear, as it is in the Ten Commandments, a day is to be set aside in order that we may have fellowship with God and other Christians. Jesusman |
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179 | What about those who never heard of JC ? | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 30994 | ||
Hello, I have thought over this question long and hard. The only answer I can give is two-fold. First, Romans chapter one teaches that God has made himself known througout his creation. As a result, Man doesn't have an excuse when he goes before God. A person cannot say to God during the final judgement, "I didn't know you existed." God can, and possibly will, reply that he has made himself known. Remember the parable of the Rich man and Lazarus. What did Abraham tell the Rich man when the Rich Man wanted to send someone back to tell his brothers? He said that they have the Law, the Prophets, and that they should hear them. On top of that, Abraham says that if they ignore the Law and the Prophets, then a supernatural event persuade them. Now, going back to Romans, Paul expands upon the idea of the Law and God revealing himself. In Romans 2:14, you have this statement, "For when Gentiles who do not have the Law do instinctively the things of the LAw, these, not having the Law, are a Law to themselves ...". Then, Paul goes on to say that the Law has been written on their hearts and into their consciences. The Law, whether written in books or on the hearts of Men, does two things. First, it bears witness of the actions of the Person. Second, it ultimately points to Christ. The Second part of my answer involves Abraham. In the Parable of the Rich man and Lazarus, We are told that Abraham was in Paradise, also identified as Heaven. When I started thinking about this question some time back, I did a study on the Life of Abraham. ONe thing that comes to mind about Abraham is that God came to him, not the other way around. This has lead me to believe that God, in one way or another, approaches each person. Next, Abraham didn't have the Law nor the Christ, and the only promise of the Christ was the one given to Eve several centuries before. All Abraham had was that which was written on his heart. Through that, and God's intervention, Abraham lived a great life, and is told to us, by Jesus Christ, that he is in Heaven. All of these factors, and others, lead me to think that even without a missionary or a Christian witness, it is possible to come to a saving belief in God. However, that in no way limits out duties to spread the Gospel throughout the World. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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180 | Life Application Study Bible any good? | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 30993 | ||
Hello, The Life Application Study Bible is a really good study Bible to own. Some of the pros are that it has some good, detailed notes, maps, and charts. It has some good scholorship behind it. I would recommend getting it in the NIV, NKJV, or NASB. I would recommend that you stear clear of the NLT. The NLT is mistranslated in some critical areas. Also, The NLT is designed to be a dynamic equivolance or thought for thought translation. These type of translations don't make good study translations and Bibles. As for the cons for the Life Application Bible, the only one I can think of is at times you have an inch of scriptural text, and the rest of the page is taken up in notes. After a while, it gets tedious. Jesusman |
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