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161 | How did Mary become the mother Jesus | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 10374 | ||
One more note (not from a literary mind) butit is so awesome to think that Mary was in the right place. time, and above all was raised in such a way as to be able to fully put her trust in what the angel said. She questioned but then believed so fully that she totally submitted herself to God's will. She did not scoff at the idea as Sarah had (Sarah had to wait many more years for the fulfillment of the promise), and so saw the fruit of the promise very soon. Can we apply this to ourselves? Deb |
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162 | Why will we know each other? | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 10373 | ||
Phillip- I do have one verse that might show my position on the idea that we would recognize each other. Luke 24:16 says (speaking about the Emmaus road encounter) "But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him". Mary, at the tomb did not recognize Him at first, either, but she was so filled with grief, crying, and definitely not expecting to see Jesus alive again, she did not recognize Him until He spoke her name. I do believe still that we will recognize each other, but, I know that God would have to do something to the memories of the pain we suffer on earth so it is nonexistant in Heaven. Perhaps the joy of being with the Lord would so outweigh everything that we can't even comprehend it, and in that joy everything that has painful connotations would be so diminished as to not even have happened? One other part that could substantiate my idea of recognizability is the parable (?) of Lazarus in Luke 16. It does not say what the begger saw, but Jesus told us that Lazarus saw the beggar. Isn't funny how the only parable that mentions a name is this one? Of course, his memory could have been retained because he was in Hell and this recalling all of what he did wrong was part of the torment. But I think if his memories were retained in this respect, so will ours be in the respect of people that we know and love who will be with us in Heaven. Before I was born again, I was married to a man who is now also born again as is his present wife. I am married to another who I am praying will come to the Lord. It is my desire to see all of them in Heaven, where earthly marriage ties have no meaning anymore, only the glorifying and praising the Lord. (Rev. 21:4 has been my favorite verse for as long as I can remember!) Deb |
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163 | Literal or Paraphrase Translation? | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 10233 | ||
I agree that for study, the literal would probably be better, but I had heard that every time you start reading the bible again, use a different version. I started out with the King James. Then went to the NIV. What an eye opener. The Amplified, although wordy, gave even more insight. the list goes on. Every time a different version is read, it can show you more and different aspects of what you have read previously. It is like the Holy Spirit keeps opening new windows to the infinite view of God. | ||||||
164 | Revelation in the Gospels? | NT general Archive 1 | glory777 | 9847 | ||
Jim- Just one last note from me. I know that at some time I will be in front of the One who wrote the book. In giving an account of myself I would rather He knew that I believed His Word and erred because I wanted to believe in Him literally and trust every Word He said than to look and believe what every one else thought He said. The basic fact is that Jesus said the only way you can come to the Father is through Him. If I believed the parables were literal (even though Jesus and the people knew they were parables) I would be trusting in the Word in a more childlike way than those who over analyze it and take it apart to fit every other theory and scientific explanation given, or throw parts out altogether or rationalize it as nothing more than fiction because it doesn't fit what we understand. Keep searching, but more importantly, keep reading that Bible! May God open your eyes and the Holy Spirit give you understanding, for we all need more of that. Debbie |
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165 | Multiple authors for Paul's epistles? | NT general Archive 1 | glory777 | 9818 | ||
Both of those just attribute the letter as being written by Paul. For 1 Thes.1:1 "Paul shared authorship of 1 and 2 Thess. with Silvanus and Timothy. Timothy a young Jewish understudy of Paul, also joined with Paul in the writing of 2 Cor., Pil., Col., and Philem. Silvanus, known as Silas in Acts, was a leader in the church in Jerusalem (Acts 15:22) and a prophet (Acts 15:32). Later Silvanus shared in the writing of 1 Pet. (5:12). He was therefore an associate both of Peter and Paul. I never really thought about it before, but I also think that the letters were kind of a joint effort, or at least read by the others mentioned who may have also had inspiration from God and were included. I've seen it happen in church where one will prophesy and another will add to it. Hope it helped. Deb |
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166 | Revelation in the Gospels? | NT general Archive 1 | glory777 | 9701 | ||
Jim- First, about the facts of the gospels. There were other sources at the time that Jesus could have related His experiences to, such as his mother. And you are right, He did have time after His ressurection to relate other information. But scripture says the Word is God-breathed and inspired by the HOly Spirit (2 Tim. 3:16) and the gospels are scripture. How can you explain the fall of Lucifer? No one was there to witness it. It was given by inspiration. If these words and/or visions were given to the prophets, were they more believable than Matthew, Mark, and the others? As to creation being in the number of days that were written in scripture, I find this a lot more easier to believe than what science is trying to get us to believe. But if you question, looking to find scripture as allegorical, what parts are you going to say are just stories and not fact? Instead of trying to fit the Word to what science says happened, go the opposite way and see if science can fit God's Word. Archaelogists are finding more and more facts proving the OT stories true that they said couldn't happen. How long until they realize the "big bang" was actually a "spoken Word"? I find the temptation of Eve fascinating in this regard. She had the Word of God right with her, but she listened to the other who said He couldn't mean what He said. God bless Debbie |
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167 | Women being called 'cows'? | Amos 4:1 | glory777 | 9532 | ||
SHame on you, Hank! I think you and Nolen are enjoying this reference way to much! Love you both in Christ Debbie |
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168 | Book of Enoch? | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 9333 | ||
Ok, Nolan- Now tell me where I can read this first hand. Some information may not be reagarded as Canon, but just as other books written by other authors on different subjects can give us insight, I would be interested in this. Thanks, Deb |
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169 | Chronology of creation? | Gen 1:1 | glory777 | 9303 | ||
I believe that sometimes we get too serious. I think there are many times that God is laughing (maybe at our efforts to categorize and figure Him out?) and wants us to have some fun too. Bible study and sharing should have an element of laughter once in a while. Thank you. I wish I could have thought of the line, but it was Pastor Laurie that said it. Peace and Joy- Debbie |
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170 | 12 Tribes of Isreal? | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 9299 | ||
I read that the tribe of Dan migrated toward Europe and there are areas that are attributed to the tribe of Dan today. Don't have a clue as to how much truth is in this. Consider Danube, Denmark, and other places that have "Dan" or a derivitive of it. I think this source said that when a tribe moved, or a person or tribe founded a city or place, they named it after themselves. Sound possible? Debbie |
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171 | AGE OF ACCOUNTIBILITY | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 9144 | ||
Thak you for sharing, brothers. And you are right, it is imperitive that we reach the little ones in such a way that they can understand the gospel. I know with my grandson (who is two and a half) that they are so capable of absorbing things of God. They are not able to realize consequenses of their actions, other than the fact that they may be punished and if they do physical things to people, they can inflict harm, so until the time they see the moral implications of their words and deeds, they are not responsible for their own salvation. Praise the Lord for His blood which covers them. But when the time comes when they can understand, if they have a knowledge of God, and know that He loves them, they will be eager to ask Him into their hearts. My grandson understands that communion represents Jesus' body and the cup as His blood which He gave for us so we can go to Heaven. Very rudementary, but it is a start. Teaching him that when he does something wrong, it makes God sad is another thing we are working on. I don't believe it is ever too early to start, as long as they are taught the joy of the Lord also. Debbie |
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172 | Please explain | Matt 7:13 | glory777 | 8569 | ||
Aren't we getting awfully complicated on all this? I thought water meant human birth - or being in the water before birth. Can't we just take things as they appear without getting so technical? | ||||||
173 | Origins of baptism.... | Matt 7:13 | glory777 | 8566 | ||
Sorry about that - I didn't read the responses a couple lines up. I guess someone else heard about this too. | ||||||
174 | Origins of baptism.... | Matt 7:13 | glory777 | 8565 | ||
I'm not sure, but I thought I read somewhere or heard, that when Gentiles believed in the Jehovah and became Jews, baptism was used as an outward sign of their conversion. Heard anything about that? That was pre-John the Baptist days. |
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175 | What does standing in the gap mean? | Ezek 22:30 | glory777 | 8086 | ||
This can also be an example of what we can do on a personal level. A friend of mine lost her young son (early 20's), his wife and unborn child in a motorcycle-semitruck accident. As you can imagine, she was despondent and grief stricken for a long time, striking out at the God she had loved for so long. She told me if it weren't for the people that were "standing in the gap" for her, praying and interceding for her when she couldn't pray for herself because of her anger at God and her despair, she might never have come back to the God that was calling her. | ||||||
176 | Is the Word-Faith movement biblical ? | John 10:27 | glory777 | 7956 | ||
Oh, Tim, I am so sorry for your loss! And I know that that is a lie from Hell that was related to you and your wife. God does give us the strength and even in the times of grieving He gives us peace but you are right, that only comes through faith. | ||||||
177 | Is the Word-Faith movement biblical ? | John 10:27 | glory777 | 7883 | ||
I am not in the Word of Faith movement (at least I don't think so) but God did speak all creation into existance. I do know that if you tell a child long enough, and sometimes it doesn't take too many times, that he is no good, he will often fulfill your words. God said to speak blessings, not cursings. So in this regard, I do believe that words have power. God also gave us common sense and I believe we should use it. If we need healing, He is the One we should turn to first, prayer being a first option. Then follow up with the resources He has supplied us. But faith IS important. Why else would Jesus have put such an emphasis on relying on our Heavenly Father? So many things He said - "faith of a mustard seed...ask and it shall be given...The neighbor who kept knocking," etc. I have heard that God answers three ways - no, yes and wait. | ||||||
178 | How should we deal with difficult people | Matt 5:39 | glory777 | 7311 | ||
I know the first thing I try to do (and the right thing to do) is to pray for them. Romans 12:14 says to bless them. It is amazing how your attitude changes toward the ones you pray for. But I don't think if we are slapped on one cheek we should stick our other cheek on the person's fist. Even Jesus overturned the money changer's tables. But I know, from personal experience, that retaliaton does not portray what a Christian is. If it is a difficult situation, and you have done whatever you can do to extricate yourself from the situation, consider it as persecution and as an opportunity to show, without words, what Jesus would do. | ||||||
179 | Is there a Heaven? | 2 Cor 5:6 | glory777 | 7210 | ||
I agree with you, and I may not have stated myself clearly. My grandson is almost three and I would be devastated not to have his smiles and kisses with me. I have mourned the absence of children with friends who have lost theirs and the only joy we can find in their absence is knowing they are in the arms of God and we will see them someday. God has a plan for each child conceived, as you know, and it is for us to nurture and care for them. May they all grow to be a blessing to God. No one has the right to take the life of a child. | ||||||
180 | Goodbye, Friends | Eph 4:29 | glory777 | 7139 | ||
Hank- I'm new to this forum, but I don't think anyone should leave because they feel they have hurt someone or caused dissension. If anything, it would be more valuable to have you stay. By knowing you were in error, you will be more sensitive to avoid it in the future. The Christian community is to be as one body. We may differ on various aspects of God's word, but as long as the main truth is agreed upon, that Jesus Christ is the son of God and is God, one part of the triune God and saved us from our sins, and that salvation comes only by admitting you are a sinner and asking God's forgiveness and Jesus to come inot your heart and be Lord of your life, (sorry about the length), we are brothers and sisters in Christ. Everyone's insight is needed, and if there is some dissagreement, it also causes people to think things through and turn to God for insight. I aggree with the others, don't leave and God Bless you. |
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