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181 | substain from what during consecration? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 189228 | ||
Hi Vanb, I'm not sure I understand your question, but here goes. 1] [substaine] is not a word 2] you dont have to do enything to be consecrated. If you are a born again Christian you [are] Consecreated. Here is some info that might help. ----------------- Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary - Cite This Source Consecration the devoting or setting apart of anything to the worship or service of God. The race of Abraham and the tribe of Levi were thus consecrated (Ex. 13:2, 12, 15; Num. 3:12). The Hebrews devoted their fields and cattle, and sometimes the spoils of war, to the Lord (Lev. 27:28, 29). According to the Mosaic law the first-born both of man and beast were consecrated to God. In the New Testament, Christians are regarded as consecrated to the Lord (1 Pet. 2:9). Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary -------------- Hope that helped you :-) God bless. John |
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182 | saved and sanctified | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 189274 | ||
Hello sister Azure, That is a very good question, and one that not to many are able to answer with a great deal of clarity. I know that I am not qualified to answer, but I can give you what I found. I hope this helps you, It seems to be a good answer to your question. This should keep you bussy for a while going through all the Bible references. :-) God bless you Azure. John --------------------------- Easton's Bible Dictionary Home : Dictionaries : Easton's Bible Dictionary SANCTIFICATION involves more than a mere moral reformation of character, brought about by the power of the truth: it is the work of the Holy Spirit bringing the whole nature more and more under the influences of the new gracious principles implanted in the soul in regeneration. In other words, sanctification is the carrying on to perfection the work begun in regeneration, and it extends to the whole man (Romans 6:13; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Colossians 3:10; 1 John 4:7; 1 Corinthians 6:19). It is the special office of the Holy Spirit in the plan of redemption to carry on this work (1 Corinthians 6:11; 2 Thessalonians 2:13). Faith is instrumental in securing sanctification, inasmuch as it (1) secures union to Christ (Galatians 2:20), and (2) brings the believer into living contact with the truth, whereby he is led to yield obedience "to the commands, trembling at the threatenings, and embracing the promises of God for this life and that which is to come." Perfect sanctification is not attainable in this life (1 Kings 8:46; Proverbs 20:9; Ecclesiastes 7:20; James 3:2; 1 John 1:8). See Paul's account of himself in Romans 7:14-25; Philippians 3:12-14; and 1 Tim. 1:15; also the confessions of David (Psalms 19:12, 13; 51), of Moses (90:8), of Job (42:5, 6), and of Daniel (9:3-20). "The more holy a man is, the more humble, self-renouncing, self-abhorring, and the more sensitive to every sin he becomes, and the more closely he clings to Christ. The moral imperfections which cling to him he feels to be sins, which he laments and strives to overcome. Believers find that their life is a constant warfare, and they need to take the kingdom of heaven by storm, and watch while they pray. They are always subject to the constant chastisement of their Father's loving hand, which can only be designed to correct their imperfections and to confirm their graces. And it has been notoriously the fact that the best Christians have been those who have been the least prone to claim the attainment of perfection for themselves.", Hodge's Outlines. |
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183 | help me 2 understand this | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 189407 | ||
Hello Lily, Welcome. I would like to join with my sister Asure in saying that is indeed a very good question, and one that I am lacking in ability to answer in the space provided, or in the Knowledge at my disposal. So. I'll simply give it to one who is qualifide. I hope this adds to the information provided by Asure, and to your understinding. God bless, John ------------------------------------------------------ Matthew Henry Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Genesis Verses 9-13 Observe the startling question, Adam, where art thou? Those who by sin go astray from God, should seriously consider where they are; they are afar off from all good, in the midst of their enemies, in bondage to Satan, and in the high road to utter ruin. This lost sheep had wandered without end, if the good Shepherd had not sought after him, and told him, that where he was straying he could not be either happy or easy. If sinners will but consider where they are, they will not rest till they return to God. It is the common fault and folly of those that have done ill, when questioned about it, to acknowledge only that which is so manifest that they cannot deny it. Like Adam, we have reason to be afraid of approaching to God, if we are not covered and clothed with the righteousness of Christ. Sin appears most plainly in the glass of the commandment, therefore God set it before Adam; and in it we should see our faces. But instead of acknowledging the sin in its full extent, and taking shame to themselves, Adam and Eve excuse the sin, and lay the shame and blame on others. There is a strange proneness in those that are tempted, to say, they are tempted of God; as if our abuse of God's gifts would excuse our breaking God's laws. Those who are willing to take the pleasure and profit of sin, are backward to take the blame and shame of it. Learn hence, that Satan's temptations are all beguilings; his arguments are all deceits; his allurements are all cheats; when he speaks fair, believe him not. It is by the deceitfulness of sin the heart is hardened. See ( Romans 7:11 , Hebrews 3:13 ) . But though Satan's subtlety may draw us into sin, yet it will not justify us in sin. Though he is the tempter, we are the sinners. Let it not lessen our sorrow for sin, that we were beguiled into it; but let it increase our self-indignation, that we should suffer ourselves to be deceived by a known cheat, and a sworn enemy, who would destroy our souls. Verses 14-15 God passes sentence; and he begins where the sin began, with the serpent. The devil's instruments must share in the devil's punishments. Under the cover of the serpent, the devil is sentenced to be degraded and accursed of God; detested and abhorred of all mankind: also to be destroyed and ruined at last by the great Redeemer, signified by the breaking of his head. War is proclaimed between the Seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. It is the fruit of this enmity, that there is a continual warfare between grace and corruption, in the hearts of God's people. Satan, by their corruptions, buffets them, sifts them, and seeks to devour them. Heaven and hell can never be reconciled, nor light and darkness; no more can Satan and a sanctified soul. Also, there is a continual struggle between the wicked and the godly in this world. A gracious promise is here made of Christ, as the Deliverer of fallen man from the power of Satan. Here was the drawn of the gospel day: no sooner was the wound given, than the remedy was provided and revealed. This gracious revelation of a Saviour came unasked, and unlooked for. Without a revelation of mercy, giving some hope of forgiveness, the convinced sinner would sink into despair, and be hardened. By faith in this promise, our first parents, and the patriarchs before the flood, were justified and saved. Notice is given concerning Christ. 1. His incarnation, or coming in the flesh. It speaks great encouragement to sinners, that their Saviour is the Seed of the woman, bone of our bone, |
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184 | Dino eat meat or plants preflood? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 189477 | ||
Hi th35p33d welcome. That's a very good question and I don't really have an answer. It is the "traditional" belief that meat was not eaten back then. But I don't see a necessarily definitive view of that from scripture, and I don't think that they would need those teeth if they did not eat meat. But I don't think that is important and we can get into quite a debate on subjects like that, and I think the enemy would like that wouldn't he? God didn't answer a lot of questions, but what he did tell us is, really all we need to know. It's an interesting subject, but not one that brings us closer to knowing the one who created everything, and that is God. It's easy to go down these trails and get sidetracked from serious Bible study. I hope this helps, and I hope that you get into the word in a way that brings you to a closer walk and better understanding of God, and His message of salvation through Jesus, and what He did for the world by dyeing on the cross for you, me, and anyone who calls on Him. God bless. John |
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185 | Isaiah 52:14 has "my people" - why? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 189543 | ||
Hi amahoney, welcome. It seems that Isaiah Is [comparing] the level of astonishment. Given the fact that God had at sundry times shown His great power through the nation Israel and His Prophets, astonishing many people throughout their history. Isaiah Is really just comparing the two in his proghisy, by saying, Just as many were astonished at you "My people" also, many will be astonished at Him and His appearance. So there really isn't a problem with NASB making that comparison a little more clear. I hope that helped you, "My friend". God bless. John |
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186 | Commentary required - Judges 19 | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 189808 | ||
Hello Blessedman, I'm sure you can find what you are looking for at this site. The Christian Classics Ethereal Library is a digital library of hundreds of classic Christian books selected for edification and education. The online [www.ccel.org] server reaches several million different users each year. God bless. John |
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187 | "health and wealth..." | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 192630 | ||
Hello RikM, I think that Mr. Copeland, and friends, should take their message to sub-Saharan Africa and preach it to the millions and millions of christians that are riddled with disease, starvation, and steeped in penurious poverty. I wonder how long they would last in that environment? I would like to know, when the Gospel of Christ and the Apostles, changed from one of "salvation" to one of "health and wealth" ? God bless John |
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188 | Genesis12:1- | OT general | stjohn | 196237 | ||
Hello AMIN, a warm welcome to the forum, I don't know about tribes so much, but certainly all can be traced to Noah, and then of corse to Adam. Scripture does not say where or how Abram came to be in the Caldean. His family may well have migrated from another land or, lets say tribe. I don't think we can know for sure. I hope this helps you. God bless John |
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189 | Genesis12:1- | OT general | stjohn | 196239 | ||
Hello AMIN, a warm welcome to the forum, I don't know about tribes so much, but certainly all can be traced to Noah, and then of corse to Adam. Scripture does not say where or how Abram came to be in the Caldean. His family may well have migrated from another land or, lets say tribe. I don't think we can know for sure. I hope this helps you. God bless John |
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190 | Outside the camp, there's a place clean? | OT general | stjohn | 202021 | ||
Dear Sister Cheri: Thats an astute observation. I would guess (not really a guess) Numbers 19:9 makes it pretty clear that ALL of the area outside of the camp is not unclean. Unless I'm reading wrong; even the tent of meeting was outside the camp. Not picking on you here, just curious, where does Scripture say, and why would we regard everything outside the camp unclean? If that were the case; how could they ever justify leaving the camp at all? Shalom and God bless John |
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191 | you didnt see the harmony of the Whole | OT general | stjohn | 205198 | ||
Many come here thinking they are some kind of sage. I can assure you they don't last long. Was there a question in here somewhere? | ||||||
192 | What is the origin of YHWH (Yahweh) | OT general | stjohn | 210555 | ||
Hi malexis: Welcome to the forum! I'm not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, but it is my understanding that YHWH is the original Hebrew which had no vowels. Yahweh is what I believe is called a, transliteration, with the vowels added for aid in English pronunciation. I hope this helps you and that I didn't mess it up too bad. :-) God bless John |
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193 | Oboth,valley, Moab,where, Mt. Pisgah.was | OT general | stjohn | 214557 | ||
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194 | Are Jews, Hebrews, Israelites the same? | OT general | stjohn | 218852 | ||
Hi Marigold, There is a lot more to it then this, but the short answer is: they are all the same. They were first called Hebrews from the time of Abraham. It wasn't until the time of Jacob (who God first called Israel) that they were called Israelites. It has been since his time that they are called Israelites because they are his descendants. A jew in one sense (there is more) is someone who follows that religion, they don't have to be Israeli, they can be what is called proselytes, i.e. a Jew who is not one by birth, but by conversion. But, all in all, they are all the same. :-) John |
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195 | Did Jesus clean the temple twice | NT general Archive 1 | stjohn | 184150 | ||
Hi praygd66; The Gospels authors didn't seem to be very focused on the chronology of our Lord's ministry. For various reasons, in John it appears to be especially true. I believe He therefor cleared it once. Can someone add to this? Hope this helped God's peace stj |
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196 | what church do i go to? Help!! | NT general Archive 1 | stjohn | 185475 | ||
Hello Maricjess! And warm welcomes! I have had a very similar experience, and I can sympathize with you. You are most certainly not wrong in wanting to hear the Word of God! And you should look for a body of believers That share your desire to do so. Hear is something that has helped me very much. Go to, Oneplace .com and you can listen to many who preach the Word of God. Two that I would recommend are (back to the Bible) and (thru the Bible) Both highly recommended. or go to ttb.org God Bless you and keep you my friend. And if you would like to contact me my email is in my user profile just clic on my user name. I would be more than happy to help. God bless. John |
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197 | do i continue the church going? | NT general Archive 1 | stjohn | 185485 | ||
Hello Maricjess, Sory to answer you question witha question. But do you know if there are others there that feel the same as you? John |
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198 | Rev 20:10 | NT general | stjohn | 195762 | ||
Hello Wana... You have said, "I cannot serve that God." Would you serve a God that, put Himself between you and that kind of eternal torture? Would you serve a God that, put Himself on a Cross and suffered that wrath for you? Would you serve a God that, loves you so much, that He was beaten beyond recognition, and died for you, so that you could have the opportunity to live forever and not have to suffer that kind of torture? A God that, although He was without sin, absolutely not guilty of any transgression, was willing to suffer for your guilt, and payed the price of suffering that kind of torture in your place? Not because you deserve it, for there is no-one without sin, the Apostle Paul says in Rom 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." A free gift! Eternal life in Christ Jesus, is a FREE gift! It's your choice my friend, Death and Hell, eternal pain, torment, torture, with the devil who hates you,... or Life eternal with a God that loves you. You have to serve someone my friend, who is it going to be? By the way, this is the most important question, that you will ever be asked! And it's not an opinion, It's the truth of God's very word, and message to the lost world. The Good news is, Jesus suffered and died, in your place! Are you going to Love Him back, who loves you, or, love the devil, who hates you? God bless John |
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199 | books that are not pauls | NT general | stjohn | 215512 | ||
Hi LJ... Vintage has given you a good answer, but you can probably count-out the book of Hebrews. The author of Hebrews does not name himself as Paul does in his writings. Several of the most astute Church fathers, also recognize a distinct difference in writing stile between the book of Hebrews and Paul's writings. In Hebrews 2:3b the author, (speaking of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, spoken by Jesus Christ) says: "it was confirmed to us by those who heard" Clearly, the author was not a witness of Christ's teaching and heard it from others who were, and, Paul was a witness. So it could not have been Paul. Most scholars today, agree that the author of Hebrews is anonymous. John |
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200 | Does a baby go to heaven | NT general | stjohn | 215888 | ||
Hi Prince... Babies are not capable to understand that they are sinners and in need of a saviour. So we can say that it is posable that God will apply saving grace and the payment that Christ payed on the cross to those who are not capable of understanding what that means. The Bible is not explicit on this so we shouldn't be dogmatic about it, but we do know God is loving kind and just in all things he does. The best place in the Bible that addresses this issue is 2 Samuel 12:21-23. King David's child was very sick and David fasted and prayed for his baby, asking God to be geacious. But when the baby died, David stopped fasting and cleaned himself up and eat a meal. His servants asked him what was going on and, David said the baby was dead and could not come to him but he would go to the baby. This would seem that David believed that the baby was in Heaven and when David went to Heaven he would see that baby. But again the Bible is not explicit about this so we really don't know for sure, though we do know for sure that God will do what is right just and loving in everything He does. John |
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