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161 | question about confrontation | Matt 18:15 | Robert Nicholson | 66816 | ||
Greetings Timhonse Matt 18: 15-20 deals with the steps we should take if a brother tresspasses against us. How often we fail to take step one resulting in a minor problem becoming major. (my opinion) Peace in his name Robert |
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162 | few chosen | Matt 20:16 | Robert Nicholson | 64893 | ||
Graceful In the parable the king sends a message out to those who were bidden that all things are ready. I believe that hose binden represent Israel, we read in John 1 "he came unto to his own (his own people" and they received him not, but to as many as received him gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. Those who were bidden made light of the message and even killed the servants who brought them the message. However, the King is persistent that there will be guests at his son's wedding "go into the highways and as many as you shall find, bid to the marriage" Matt. 22:9 This would remind us that the Lord Jesus first came to his own people and for the most part they rejected him. However, God sent the message to those without, who did not previously have an invitation, the gentiles and invited them to come in. Hence he says "many are called and few are chosen" The many refers to the provision which God has provided, the few refers to those who accept the invitation. I believe this is supported by the words of Jesus regarding the broad road "and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat" Matt. 7:13 Those who were bidden shall be last and those who were bidden afterward shall be first. "Many are called, but few are chosen" I believe Jesus is referring to the many that have been given the invitation in contrast to the few that have accepted it. Robert |
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163 | few chosen | Matt 20:16 | Robert Nicholson | 64989 | ||
Graceful: Thank you for your gracious reply. I did not realize my mistake until your response. I somehow moved to chapter 22:14 where we have the same words, but a different parable. Thank you Robert |
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164 | What is "persevering to the end?" | Matt 22:37 | Robert Nicholson | 30204 | ||
Brother Eagle One: I agree that we are overcomers in Christ. "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am pursuaded, that neither principlalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shal be able to separate us from the love of Godwhich is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8 37-39) God bless you Robert |
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165 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | Robert Nicholson | 64142 | ||
Dear Friends The words of our Lord Jesus Christ in Matt. 7 teach us some basic and important trues. Our Savior presents a series of contrasts: a) Two ways b) Two trees c)Two professions d) Two foundations In this chapter we find that the people of this world are divided into two groups, those who belong to Christ and those who don't. In v. 13-14 The Lord Jesus talks about the narrow gate and the narrow way which leadeth unto life in contrast to the wide gate and the broadway which leads to destruction. We are born on the broadway and to stay on that path all we have to do is keep travelling and ignore the call of God by his Spirit. The narrow way is a way which is entered by those who rest their all upon the finished work of Christ on the cross, they have entered by the door which is Christ John 10:9 and are travelling the only way to heaven which is through Christ alone. In verses 15-20 Jesus speaks about fruit in the life of professing believers and he warns them to "beware of false prophets. A good tree does not give evil fruit nor can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. In other words if I profess to know Christ as my Saviour and do not show the fruit of the Spirit in my life in some measure, than it would appear that I am not in Christ at all. I may simply have an empty profession which will not stand in the test of eternity. Jesus carries this thought into v. 21-24 as he compares two professions. There are those who profess to do things in his name, even great things and yet they will hear these words "depart from me I never knew you. "I never knew you" means that these people never knew Christ as their savior. They may have lived a religious life, but missed the most important person of all, the Lord Jesus Christ. These words cause us to search the foundation of our salvation; is it founded on Christ? In v. 24-27 The Lord Jesus speaks about two foundations. First, we have the house build on the rock and when the rains, floods and winds, came it stood firm because it was founded on the solid rock. In contrast, we have the house built on sand. Outwardly it looked as nice as the house on the rock with one fatal difference, its foundation was on the sand. When the rain, the floods and the winds came it fell because it was founded only on sand. Jesus is the rock upon which the the believer builds the moment they trust in Christ and as such the winds, and rains which come upon them may shake them, but they stand on the rock. The sand would represent those who are not on the rock, they live a decent life, do good works, call themselves christian and yet they have never rested on the rock Christ Jesus for Salvation. I believe in this chapter the Lord Jesus is underlining the importance of reality, the importance of being on the narrow road, the importance of bring forth fruit in our lives, the importance of knowing Christ as savior and the absolute necessity for one to be all of these things they must be built and resting upon the rock Christ Jesus. On Christ Salvation rest secure The Rock of ages must endure, Nor can the faith be overthrown Which rests upon the living stone! Praise his name Robert |
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166 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | Robert Nicholson | 64457 | ||
FTimA: The book of James is written to Christians. You have referred to James 5:19-20 regarding the erring brother. "Brethren if any of you do err(wander) from the truth, and one convert him (or turn him back) Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins" The example given by James is a brother who has received the truth, but has gone astray. When a saint goes astray and gets away from the Lord, those which are spiritual have a responsiblity to try and restore such a person back to the truth and to God. Sin in a Christian's life does not put them outside the family of God, but clouds our daily fellowship with God and with fellow believers. When a person is restored they are prevented from carrying on sinning and away from God, thus a multitude of sins are prevented from happening at all. To save their soul from death does not refer to eternal death which the unbeliever will suffer, but rather physical death which can be a result of persistent disobedience and dishonor to the testimony of Christ. The Lord loves us too much to allow us to carry on without discipline. we read "For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth." Heb. 12:6 Examples of this are seen in Acts 5:5-10 regarding Ananius and Sapphira who lied to to God and thought they could deceive him. The second example is found in 1 Cor. 11: 27-30 regarding those who partaking of the Lord's supper unworthly and Paul writes "For this cause many are weak and sickly among you and manny sleep.(are dead) It is a serious business to purposely dishonor the Lord and rather than allow us to carry on in disobedience he may see fit to take us home to heaven. In 2 Peter 3: 17,18 This is also written to "beloved" saints who are born again. First, he gives them a word of warning v. 17 and in V. 18 an exhortation. Paul wants them to stay focussed on Christ and not to be turned aside by the false teachers of the day which we cover in Chapter 2. The Christian is not exempt from the three fold enemy the world, the flesh, and the devil. None of the three can ever take from us the life which is eternally ours in Christ, but they can spoil our life for God on this earth. Stedfastness as in V.19 is there consistent and faithful life. The scriptures make it clear that those who are saved should never become complacent in their lives. we are warned to "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:" 1 Peter 5:8. Our motive in faithfulness to Christ is not to preserve the security we have in him, but rather to bring glory and honor to him in our lives. Peace in his name Robert |
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167 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | Robert Nicholson | 64500 | ||
FTimA: "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin" 1 John 1:7 When a lost sinner rests their all or puts their trust in the finished work of Christ on the cross their sins are forgiven and they are cleared of all guilt before God. Rom. 5:1 All our sins are forgiven, not in part, but the whole and God as he looks on the big picture sees us "in Christ in the heavenlies" Eph. 1:3 From a practical view Christians cannot live a perfect life "if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us" 1 John 1:8 1 John is written to children in the family of God and chp 1 is speaking of fellowship with God. He has given us his Spirit to make us overcomers 1 John 4:4. As in any family relationship if a child disobeys his father it can result in a loss of communication or fellowship until the problem is resolved. Likewise, when a child of God sins, it can mar fellowship with the father, but we are reminded that "if we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins...: 1 John1:9 and in 1 John 2:1-2 we are reminded that "if any sin we have an advocate with the father, Jesus Christ the righteous. You are correct in your last statement. "Sin separates us from God..." When God by his grace saved us our sins were forgiven and we are cleared of all guilt because Christ is our substitute and was made sin for us. All my sins were future when Christ died and he has paid the price in full. "We are bought with a price and we are not our own" and as such it should be our desire to live a life that would glorify him. Robert |
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168 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | Robert Nicholson | 64504 | ||
Good morning Estelle: I agree with you that when we allow things in our lives which take us away from God we become miserable and want to make it right. I believe this is the normal Christian life. We experience the mountains and the valleys, but know that Christ is with us all the way. I would suggest however, in the case of a person who wilfully and habitually turns from Christ, that if they are truly his that he will chasten them. His chastening is preventative rather than punitive. As in the case of those in 1 Cor. 11 whom Paul speaks about, it would appear that they died. Their deaths were not punitive but preventative in that the Lord could not allow them to continue in wilful disobedience. I believe this is the thought that James is teaching in James 5:19-20. Your brother in Christ Robert |
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169 | well then let iron sharpen iron | Matt 24:14 | Robert Nicholson | 54412 | ||
Justme In Acts 1 we read about the Lord Jesus taken up into heaven. His loved ones were wondering when he would set up his kingdom. The risen Christ made it clear to them that this time was in his father's care. No matter how much we try to speculate on various world events we will never know until the promise given to his disciples is fulfilled. Think of them as they stared upward as their is taken up and are given this message "Ye men of Galilee why stand gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus which is taken up from your into heaven, shall come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" Acts 1:11 I believe all who belong to Christ look forward to that day when he will come. However, we may suffer much before that time will come. In the meanwhile we are to watch expectantly for him as we labor for him. As a father and grandfather it is my desire that loved ones will come to Christ will there is still opportunity. The most tragic thing is for a person who is in a place of opportunity to miss Christ. God bless you Robert |
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170 | when we go to war with iraq will we end? | Matt 24:44 | Robert Nicholson | 66933 | ||
Greetings blondechick198: I think it would be helpful if you were to study the map of the Middle East at http://www.sitesatlas.com/Maps/Maps/MEast.htm You will notice that Israel is not in Iraq. Modern Iraq has a population of 24 million people. Seventy-five percent are Arabs, 15-20 percent are Kurdish and the remainder are Turkoman, Assyrian or another ethnic group. Israel represents the children of Abraham, once called Hebrews, then Israelites and Jews. The Bible does not say anything about World War 3. In fact many people made predictions on the future at the time of World War Two and such predictions were in error. I believe that the end of the age (world) will be brought about by the coming of Christ to the earth in power and in glory. His disciples were promised this in Acts 1:11. Even at that time the disciples were wanting to know about end times. Jesus told them "It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power" Acts 1:7 In Matt. 24 Jesus discussed the signs of the times. He told the people "But of the day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my father only" v.36 Jesus continues to explain how things will be before his coming. "But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating, drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark. And knew not until the flood came, and took they all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be" Matt. 24:37-39 I believe that we must be careful in making predictions on current events. However, it is very important that we are aware that the time is drawing near. The Lord Jesus Christ gave us this exhortation "Therefore be you also ready: for in such an hour as you think not, the Son of man cometh" Matt. 24:44 The Bible teaches that just before the Lord comes that the armies of earth will surround Israel and at that point Christ will come and judge all those who are against him. However, we do not know for sure when this event will take place. Hope this helps Robert |
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171 | Questions??? | Matt 27:3 | Robert Nicholson | 74231 | ||
Greetings dabmci: I believe the scriptures would bring us to the conclusion that Judas died unforgiven. Judas made a choice and that choice was to sell the Lord Jesus thinking that silver was more precious than the Son of God. Judas did not appreciate who Jesus was or is, even though he had heard his words and saw his mighty miracles. One would think that such a testimony would have convinced anyone as close as Judas to accept Jesus as the Son of God. In Matthew 26 Jesus says "Woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born." Matt. 26:25 Even at this point Judas asked question "Is it I" somehow thinking that Jesus did not know the choice he had already made. Even with this warning Judas did not change his mind or repent of his deed. He is an example of an apostate, one who has been near the truth, saw evidence of the truth and yet, turned against it. Judas was a privileged man, who in the end kissed the door of heaven and then went into a lost hell. We read in Acts of his suicide, and what the prophets had written of him "For it is written in the book of the Psalms, let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein; and his overseership let another take" Acts 1:20 It was at that time that Matthias was chosen to take the overseership of Judas. Judas is an example of one who knew about Jesus, but turned against him making a choice to betray him which was the ultimate sin of unbelief. Where is Judas? I would ask where are all unbelievers who have turned against the strivings of the Spirit of God in grace and have died in their sins? Peace in his name Robert |
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172 | were OT saints seen after Jesus was resu | Matt 27:52 | Robert Nicholson | 33077 | ||
Good morning from snowy Canada TGSmom: The miracle of the open tombs at the cross is one of seven miraculous events which occurred. I have listed them for your information. As you will have noticed each one of these events have great spiritual significance and are the fulfilment of many prophecies concerning him. 1. The awful 3 hour darkness starting at mid-day 2. The rending of the Veil in the temple 3. The earthquake 4. The opened graves 5. The undisturbed grave clothes of Jesus 6. The resurrection of some Old Testament saints. One very important distinction we must make is: That the graves were opened, but the saints did not rise until after the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Notice how these events tie together: " Jesus, when he had cried with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; And the graves were opened and many bodies of the saints that slept arose, And came out of the graves AFTER his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many" Matt. 27:50-53 We see the power of that loud Triumphant Cry of the Saviour "Finished!" He then dismissed his own spirit. The veil which covered entrance to the holy of holiest was rent from top to bottom, a great earthquake occurred, graves were opened. However, we must remember there is order to resurrection. "But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming" Christ is the first to rise from the dead with an incorruptible body and because he lives!, we who are his at his coming will be changed along with those who sleep in him. That is why "we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body" Phil.3:20b-21. After his resurrection, the bodies of the saints which slept arose, and appeared unto many. There graves were opened at the moment of the Saviour's cry exposing the bodies within, who arose after his resurrection. What a testimony to the power of God! Did these saints go back to their graves? We are not told. Were these saints raised in immortal bodies like unto the Lord Jesus? Levitcus 23:10-12 we read about the feast of firstfruits which is typical of resurrection. "Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest: It has been suggested that a sheaf implies plurality. The Lord Jesus is the single "corn of wheat" which fell into the ground at his death and buriel.(John 12.24) In his resurrection he is first in order, but according to Eph. 4 8-10 "when he ascended on high, he led captivity captive and gave gifts to men" It appears that those who slept in him were taken by Christ from paradise into heaven with him at his ascention. The question I ask myself is, did he allow the bodies of the few which arose to go back to the tomb or did he take them along bodily with the souls of all the saints of Heb. 12:23.? We know that he raised Lazaraus from the dead. However, Lazarus was not given an immortal body at that time, he eventually died and was buried again. However, if the saints which rose after his resurrection are the fulfilment of the wave-sheaf offering which was a sample of the greater crop, then these dear saints are a sample of what we look for at his coming; and are with Christ in resurected bodies. We are not told who they are except they are saints which slept in Christ. I cannot be dogmatic on this view and yet I feel in view of the victory of Christ that these people were the first to experience this glorious change. One day we will be able to ask them? I apologize for going on and on. However, this topic is difficult to cover without side tracking somewhat. We look for our Saviour from heaven! Robert Nicholson |
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173 | Why is this event only in St. Matthew? | Matt 27:52 | Robert Nicholson | 33080 | ||
Good afternoon Tykklief: The "Miracle of the Millennium" is an understatement! The greatest miracle which is seen at Calvary is that God was willing to give his only Son to that awful death and to load our sins upon him that we might be made the righteousness of through him. Your question: Why is this event only found in Matthew? We must remember that each of the eye-witnesses of the four gospels were not always in the same place at the same time during the trial and crucifixtion of Christ. Thus, we would not expect each account to be identical, but in fact would be supplementary of each other. It would seem that the Spirit of God used each of the authors of the gospel to present Christ from different points of view. John tells us that "And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen." John 21:25. Matthews gospel presents Christ as the King of the Jews. Mark presents Christ as the humble servant. Luke presents him as the Son of Man, the perfect man on this earth. John presents him as the Son of God. Is it not amazing that individual authors view Christ from different views and in doing so give us the New Testament fulfilment of the Old Testament Prophesies concerning him. However, according to John, the writers of the New Testament did not rely on their memory when writing about the Lord Jesus. Jesus promised them that after his death he would send "the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you" Back to your original question. Why is the event of the resurrection of the sleeping saints only recorded in Matthew. If Matthew is presenting his gospel to Israel as he presents Jesus as King or Messiah, then it would seem reasonable that he would feel that this event was important. He wants to show them that in the power of the Resurrection of Christ their King, that those from old testament times who slept in him by faith, would be raised one day. The picture of this is seen in Leviticus 23: 9-12 where Israel was to take a sheaf of wheat from their crop first and offer it to the Lord. The growth of wheat is a picture of resurrection. One single corn of wheat falls into the ground and dies, and yet in its growth from the ground we find many plants in its likeness. When the Lord Jesus died and was buried, he is like that single corn of wheat. When he was raised from the dead a small group of others typified by the sheaf followed him, they are an example of the larger crop or the millions who have trust him and will be changed at his coming. Peace in his Name Robert |
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174 | Jesus on the moutain in Galilee ? | Matt 28:16 | Robert Nicholson | 67655 | ||
I do not believe there is any contradiction, but that we are looking at different times. The order of the Lord.s appearances after his resurrection is suggested as: On the day of his resurrection: 1. To Mary Magdalene (John 20: 14-18) 2. To the women returning from the tomb with the angelic message. (Matt. 28 8-10) 3. To Peter, probably in the afternoon (Luke 24: 13-31)(1 Cor. 15:5) 4. To the Emmaus disciples toward evening (Luke 24: 13-31) 5. To the apostles except for Thomas(Luke 24: 36-43)(John 20: 19-24) Eight days later: 1. To the apostles, Thomas being present (John 20: 24-29) In Galilee: 1. To the seven by the Lake of Tiberias (John 21: 1-23) 2. On the mountain, to the apostles and 500 brethren at once (1 Cor, 15:6) At Jerusalem and Bethany again: 1. To James (1 Cor. 6:7) 2. To the eleven (Matt. 28: 16-20: Mark 16: 14-20; Luke 24:33-53; Acts 1: 3-12 To Paul near Damascus (Acts 9: 3-6; 1Cor 15:8) Reference: Schofield Study Bible, note on Matt.28 Hope this helps Robert |
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175 | Mark 10:1-52 | Mark | Robert Nicholson | 36380 | ||
This is a very long chapter with many topics. In the first part we have the question of divorce and remarriage v. 1-12 However, in the remainder of the chapter we have three ways people were kept away from Jesus. V. 13-15 Children told to be quiet and leave Jesus alone. Too young? V. 17- 22 A young man kept away from Jesus because of his love of his material riches. V 46-52 A blind beggar who would not allow anything to keep him from Christ. This is only brief, however there are great truths found in each of these accounts. A good commentary would give you a more comprehensive outline. God bless you in your teaching Robert |
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176 | Want references to Marys other children | Mark 6:3 | Robert Nicholson | 29950 | ||
In Mark 5:3 and in Matt. 13:55-56 The people said "Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren James and Joses, and Simnon and Judas. And his sisters are they not with us" Matt.13:55-56 It appears that James is James the less the son of Alphaeus and Mary a cousin or according to Jewish usage "brother" of the Lord Jesus. The part that the people missed was that Joseph was in fact the step father of the Lord Jesus who was conceived of the Holy Ghost Peace Robert |
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177 | When will Christ come in Kingdom Power? | Mark 9:1 | Robert Nicholson | 43791 | ||
I believe that Christ will come in power and glory at the end of the great tribulation as seen in Rev. 19 :11-21 At this time he will crush the beast and his armies. We find that the Beast and the false prophet are cast into a lake of fire and Satan is bound for a thousands years. Rev. 20:3 At this time Christ will judge the nations of earth and reign in righeousness for 1000 years Rev. 20:6 |
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178 | "...and fasting"? | Mark 9:29 | Robert Nicholson | 35086 | ||
Dear brother Makarios: The reference in my Old Scofield Bible note that"and fasting" is not found in "the two best MSS. However, having said that, think that we need to look at the verse within its context. While Jesus is up in the mountain with Peter, James and John, the other disciples are waiting for him. It would appear the the scribes were questioning them specifically about their power to heal. The father of the child has already asked the disciples to cast the demon out, "but they could not" I believe in V19 he is speaking to his disciples as he rebukes them. We find that after this event they had disputed among themselves "who should be the greatest"V.34 It would make one wonder what their motive was in wanting to have the power to heal. Was it for self promotion? Jesus said "This kind can come forth by nothing, but prayer and fasting." In other words total dependence and faith in God couple with denial of self. In Matt. 17 we find that he expands on this event. It is here that Jesus taught them that it takes a "small"amount of faith in a "great" God. Interestingly, according to my margin again, Matt. 17:23 does not exist in the two best MSS. I think in both cases, we are seeing that translations are not inspired. Unless we can hear or read it in the language of the original authors, there is always room for some discrepency with words. However, I do not see how these omittions interfere with sound doctrine. In Christ Robert |
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179 | Christians living together what to do? | Mark 10:14 | Robert Nicholson | 65763 | ||
Dear brother Justme: There is no doubt that our children force us to our knees before God on their behalf. In fact, if it were not for our heavenly father we would despair. God gave my wife and I 3 wonderful sons who are now 28, 33 and 34 years old. We were so proud of these boys as they grew up. We took them to church from the time they were born. At Sunday school age they loved to learn verses and answer questions in youth meetings. In their teens we were joyed as each boy at different times put their trust in Christ. My eldest boy started working after high school. He met a young woman who already had a daughter. In a short while my son told me his girl friend was pregnant and he was moving in with her. After a beautiful baby girl was born to them they lived in a little apartment over a store. The place was a total fire trap, but it was all they could afford. After visiting them one day my wife and I made a decision. We decided that we would renovate the lower floor of our house into an apartment for them. When the people at church heard about it we came under much criticism and were accused of condoning sin. My son and his girlfriend moved into the apartment and we had the joy of watching our young grandchild grow, she brought such joy to our hearts and caused a love within our hearts which I believe is reserved for grandchildren alone. We did not interfere in their lives, but tried to be a loving support. After living together for 3 years my son and his girlfriend decided to get married. After the marriage my son adopted my daughter-in-laws older daughter and they all continued living in our apartment. After a few years they were able to build a house close by and move out on their own. My eldest grand-daughter is now finishing high school. She is beautiful and smart. She also came to know Christ about 3 years ago and continues to prove his presence in her life. In addition to this my second oldest grand daughter came to Christ and is happy in the Lord. Their family is still a work in progress. I am praying that my daughter-in-law would soon come to Christ and that my son might be restored. I often ask myself these questions: What would have happened if we had kicked my son out along with his girlfriend in the first place? What would have happened if we had not offered them a home in their time of need? We count our blessings day by day as we see that God is over all. We revel in his grace and in the case of our grandchildren we thank him for reaching them for himself. We thank God for our beautiful daughter-in-law who has developed into a kind, caring parent and a good wife. I have often told my son and daughter-in-law how proud I am of the way they run their home and raise their children. My wife and I have made it a purpose of heart with our three boys to let them know that there may be things we do not approve of, but we will always love them for who they are. My message to others is never give up on God, it is amazing what he can and will do, even when the world seems dark and we are at our wits end. He loves me so! Robert |
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180 | jcsav, Was Peter delios when he denied? | Mark 14:71 | Robert Nicholson | 143622 | ||
Is your question "was Peter delerious when he denied the Lord Jesus? No Peter was not crazy! Peter was one of the diciples who knew the Lord Jesus for who he was before he denied him. In Matt.16:16 we read "Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ the Son of the living God". Jesus answered "Blessed art thou Simon Bar Jona for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my father who is in heaven". From this verse we know that Peter knew the Lord Jesus Christ and loved him very much before calvary. He was the disciple who was ready to die with Christ. He was the one who took the sword to those who came to take Jesus to the cross. We might ask what happened to Peter? He rejected the Lord Jesus 3 times as Jesus predicted. After Jesus was take away to the judgement hall think of what must have been going through the mind of Peter. Great fear as he saw his friend taken and falsely accused, mocked and tortured. And yet, he followed afar off; other disciples were not there at all. Peter was afraid of "man"and tried to fit in with the crowd even to the point of cursing and swearing. However, he could not hide his connection to the Man of calvary as the maid said "your speech betrays you". Peter was not a coward, he was a frightened man. We find in Luke 22:61-61 That after Peter had denied the Lord 3 times that "the Lord turned and looked upon Peter...""then Peter went out and wept bitterly" Peter was a man who knew Christ as the Son of God and yet in a time of weakness denied him. However, we see the affect of the Savior's look on him, he repented totally and was forgiven as we see in later chapters. Peter was the man who was given the keys of the kingdom and in the end he gave his life for the Savior whom he love. He was crucified upside down. His example gives hope to all Christians who at times are unfaithful to Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ is faithful! praise his name! Robert Nicholson |
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