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181 | Theological Terms: Regeneration | Titus 3:5 | Mommapbs | 151476 | ||
Doc wrote: "No one ever chooses to do what they do not deem will be best for themselves . . . For example, a robber might demand all of your money. You refuse. Now, the robber can alter the circumstances that contribute to your choice, by holding a gun to your head. Given the new circumstances, you choose to hand over your money. Are you being forced? No, you still have a free will. You choose what you deem will best lead to the objectives of your immediate happiness: you give him your money that your life might be spared." Does God know what man will choose before he chooses it? Does man know that God is the best? Before the Fall, was it the law of God (Gen 2:17) that provided the opportunity of choice for Adam and Eve? They were perfect and yet chose unbelief. You stated, "because of the fall, (man) has a "moral inability" to choose to obey God" What part of Adam and Eve's perfection resulted in their rebellion? They were perfect and yet had no knowledge of good and evil prior to the fall. Without this knowledge, would they have moral ability? If corrupt wills can not choose God, how could incorrupt wills NOT choose Him? Yet God gave them the freedom to choose to believe Him or not. Did He choose to save them regardless of their choice? Just as God did not force them or us to believe Him, doesn't He give each a portion of faith as well as Himself and an opportunity to believe Him? Does this make sense? Help me sort this out here. How does man come to know that God is the best -and therefore that His way is the best for man? How did Adam and Eve come to this realization? mommapbs PS Going back to your analogy, unless universal salvation comes into play here, we know that some choose the bullet. So your statement, "No one ever chooses to do what they do not deem will be best for themselves," doesn't seem to be true for the salvation of God. Not everyone chooses God's Way. Perhaps this is because they don't believe that God's Way is best, but their way is better. But doesn't God know that beforehand too? |
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182 | Jesus Christ is whose idol? | Rom 10:17 | Mommapbs | 151460 | ||
Please re-read the thread. My question was directed toward heretical statements that fborn posted. Jesus is Lord, Jesus is Savior, Jesus is God. He is mine and I hope He is yours too. | ||||||
183 | what type of tree are fig trees? | Mark 11:13 | Mommapbs | 151443 | ||
Emmaus - also for your consideration, Jesus may have cursed the fig tree because Adam and Eve used its leaves to try to hide their sin (Gen 3:7). Denial of sin will lead to destruction - but recognition and repentance leads to life (and the "fruit" of the Spirit - figs!). I suspect that many folks these days are still looking for fig trees . . . rather than to Calvary's tree. Blessings, mommapbs |
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184 | Jesus Christ is whose idol? | Rom 10:17 | Mommapbs | 151442 | ||
fborn posts: "it's OK to call Christ God but he is not the Lord God,a lot of folk have pretty much excluded God the Father from his own program. We must be aware of making Christ an Idol without even realizing it. So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Besides the Lord God there is no Savior. Christ said to God I have finished the work you gave me to do and on the cross Jesus said in to thy hands I commit my Spirit. Christ said that he was speaking God the Father's doctrine." Mommapbs posts: I understand how a JW (there is no God but Jehovah and we are all sons of God) or a Muslim (there is no god but Allah and Muhammed is his prophet) could make Jesus an idol . . . I can also understand how one could possibly make the written book we call the Bible an idol, but How can a Christ follower make Jesus Christ an idol? Jesus Christ is both Lord and Savior (2 Peter 3:18). My original question did not presuppose that Jesus is not God. Jesus is God - Jesus and Jehovah are One. fborn, do you agree or disagree with the statements above? Yes or no will be sufficient. Jude 1:4 |
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185 | And can we accept this challenge? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 151416 | ||
Ray - I asked you for some specific answers, not your comparison of text. Perhaps this is edifying to you, but I find what you have written in response as almost an "unknown tongue." As believers, we have a responsibility to one another . . . What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification. 1 Cor 14:26. I believe that our posts should be encouraging, looking to build one another up, an application of the truth that is personal but not self-focused and applicable to others for their growth. Eph 4:29; Romans 15:2 . . .let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds Heb 10:24 (Opinion alert)Anyone can read a commentary, or post old sermon notes, or mark their Bibles so that they have a clearer understanding of the Diety of God, but a personal testimony of God's activity in one's life can be a powerful source of edification too. (1 Peter 3:15) It saddens me that our dialogue has come to this and has garnered such an ungenerous response . . . God knows your heart Ray, I'd like to too. mommapbs |
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186 | salvation and the law | Rom 3:24 | Mommapbs | 151400 | ||
Whose "works" does James 2:17 speak of? I believe that these are God's. We are God's workmanship (Eph 2:10) - it is God who is at work in believers (Phi 2:13) - we are saved by His grace, not of our works (Eph 2:8-9) by the work of the Holy Spirit (1 Peter 1:2) to regenerate us (Titus 3:5) and Christ's blood "works" to cleanse us from sin, to propitiate God's wrath (1 John 4:10 et al). Faith, being by itself or without the works of God is indeed dead! Jesus said, "Apart from Me you can DO nothing." John 15:5 God works - we are God's workmanship, created IN Christ unto good works which God has prepared in advance fo us to do. (Eph 2:10) Let's keep the cart (good works - our response to God's work, what we do after we are IN Christ, recognized as the fruit of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer) behind the horse (God's Grace, working in HIS power to reconcile us to Him) Blessings, mommapbs |
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187 | How can the gentleness of the opening ve | Ps 37:8 | Mommapbs | 151393 | ||
Pastorryan - Our God is a loving God, patient with us, (2 Peter 3:9) but our God is also a wrathful God. This passage reminds us of another side of God's nature -"A jealous and avenging God is the LORD; The LORD is avenging and wrathful. The LORD takes vengeance on His adversaries,And He reserves wrath for His enemies." Nahum 1:2 See also: Dt 32:35, Heb 10:30. The One who "repays" is the Lord. See the post by Kalos on Ps 137:9 ID# 111190 This Psalm laments the state of beloved Israel and should encourage us as we understand that God will rescue His people in the last days. Speculation Alert here! this might be referencing the harlot that "sits on many waters" in Rev 17. Saudi Arabia, which sits on many waters (look at a map), could be called the "daughter of Babylon" because the false religion that Saudi Arabia proclaims as truth came right out of Babylon in Iraq and was established by Mohommed at Mecca. The worship of allah descends from the moon god of Babylon and it is destined to be destroyed (Jer 5:42; 51:33)According to Hastings' Enc. of Religion and Ethics (vol 1. p.326) states that "Allah is a pre-Islamic name . . .corresponding to the Babylonian god known as Bel. 'Bel' means 'lord' and this is a title of reverance to the moon god 'Sin'.(Isn't this interesting?) Just as immature believers are called newborn babes or infants in Christ (1 Peter 2:2; Cor 3:1), the "infants" in this verse might also be offspring or followers of the false religion of the "daughter of Babylon" - Islam. God will destroy the all who reject Him as Lord. Just something to consider. mommapbs |
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188 | And can we accept this challenge? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 151341 | ||
Greetings Ray - I realize that this is very subjective but . . . from these Scriptures, what does God want you to focus on here about what He says about Himself and what He says about who you are? Are there any action steps that you believe God is calling you to do as a result of these verses? I'd be interested to read your responses to these questions. Blessings, mommapbs |
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189 | And can we accept this challenge? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 151198 | ||
Hank - as you have noted, SBF is not a church - but it is a place where we do "fellowship" - if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, 1 John 1:7. SBF is a place of contribution, sharing and participation (koinônia) - at least I have found this here. If you are IN Christ and I am IN Christ, then we are BOTH part of His Body. It was not God's design for there to be divisions, but one Body, (1 Cor 12 v 25) and we do have a responsibility toward one another as part of that Body. Right or wrong, I have considered you, brother Hank, to be my elder in the Lord and I thank God for you. There are many on this Forum whom I believe God has granted much wisdom and knowledge and I avidly seek out their posts when I have questions. According to Ez 36:26 God has given us a new heart and a new spirit. What kind of new spirit would He give to us? The Holy spirit testifies with our spirit that we are children of God. Because we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit we are sanctified (made holy) by His presence. Romans 8:16, 1 Peter 1:2, Col 1:22 I am in no way suggesting that the regenerated believer is without sin! But indeed he is set apart unto God - the believer is called holy by the writer of Hebrews (3:1), identified as being built into a holy preisthood and part of a holy nation (1 Peter 2) Paul (Col 1:22) tells us that we are reconciled to God through the death of Jesus "in order to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach." Interestingly, Paul describes an unmarried woman or virgin as holy in BOTH body and spirit (1 Cor 7:34). This makes sense to me, and affirms that who we are IN Christ is wholly a work of God. Grace, period. Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass. 1 Thess 5:23-4 Grace to you, mommapbs |
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190 | And can we accept this challenge? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 151141 | ||
Greetings Hank - If we truly believe that when one member of the Body suffers, all suffer,(1 Cor 12:26) then shouldn't healing or restoration be a priority to the Body? What would "measureable results" that precede restoration look like FOR THE BODY as well as for a fallen believer? I believe the answer is found in Gal 6:1 - gentleness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, therefore any 'restoration' (which could also include equipping and completing or rebuke and correction) that is devoid of the Spirit (and Its fruit) is not Godly. When we choose to obey the commands of Christ we will see Him at work through us to rebuke, correct and restore with gentleness, Please see: James 3:13-18; 2 Tim 2:24-26 I believe that we should also see Godly sorrow that leads to repentance. (2 Cor 7:9,10) Just some observation to consider as we seek to edify one another. mommapbs (Imo, Departing from the sound words of Christ happens a lot here. I am sure that I am guilty too - forgive me. (1 Tim 6:3) The issue of capitalization does not seem to be cause for breaking of fellowship and I am unaware of the "theory" that you have referenced here. I have a spirit, it is living, holy and acceptable to God because of the work of the Holy Spirit of Christ that dwells in me. Color me blonde but what is wrong with identifying Who is God and who is not? If I am wrong, please forgive me of my ignorance here!) |
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191 | Significance of three pecks? | Matt 13:33 | Mommapbs | 151140 | ||
Thank you - I found that to be interesting too! Blessings, mommapbs |
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192 | Word of Christ? | Rom 10:17 | Mommapbs | 151110 | ||
Thank you Ray for this insight! May God bless you with the riches of His glory, may you know the treasure that you are to Him and to the Forum! In Christ, mommapbs |
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193 | Word of Christ? | Rom 10:17 | Mommapbs | 151098 | ||
Can we say that the word of Christ enables us to hear and hearing enables our faith? (The word of Christ demands a response? 1 Peter 4:5,6; Romans 14:12) What then is the "word of Christ"? Might it be that Jesus is God? (John 1:1-2;14) I'm also considering these references: Mt 4:4; Heb 1:2; Mt 7:24; and Col 3:16. Any input would be appreciated. |
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194 | different religions | 2 Cor 6:14 | Mommapbs | 151030 | ||
Greetings naenae33. Input 2 Cor 6:14 in the Questions/Notes on Verse field in the upper left box of this page. You will find lots of discussion on this topic. Believers are sometimes called the Bride of Christ and for a good reason; God uses the illustration of marriage to help us understand what our relationship to Him is supposed to be. Prayerfully consider what God is saying here. mommapbs |
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195 | CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN REV.17:10,IN A JIST. | Rev 17:10 | Mommapbs | 151028 | ||
fborn, welcome to the Forum. For many on this Forum, the notes of revelationcommentary.org have a wealth of information. However, I am going to offer another viewpoint that may also be worthy of consideration. This is an explanation of this passage that I recently read in "Islam, Peace or Beast." Simon Altaf, (a former muslim) suggests the identities of the "kings" of Rev 17:10 by looking at the empires that have ruled the land of Israel. He notes that "5 have fallen" (meaning that 5 empires are past) could be Egyptian, Assyrian,Babylonian, Persian, and Grecian When John writes, "one is" Altaf suggest that this is the present Roman Empire of John's day. And lastly John writes, "the other has not yet come" could refer to the Ottoman Empire which did indeed remain for a short time.(This also could be referenced as the head with the fatal wound that was healed Rev 13:3, meaning that the Ottoman Empire has been revived today as seen in the borderless nation of Islam) This follows with the next verse (11) "The beast which was (The Ottoman Empire) and is not,(the fall of the Ottoman Empire) is himself also an eighth (the rise of Islam today) and is one of the seven,(A revival of the Ottoman) and he goes to destruction." (The destiny of the Beast) Incidently, referencing v 9 - Rome is not a city that sits "by or across" (Greek "epi) 7 mountains, but Mecca does. 1 John 2:22 "Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son." Rome, considered a seat of Christianity, acknowledges and promotes the Diety of Jesus Christ. Mecca, a seat of Islam, does not. Muslims are taught in the Qur'an (Sura 4:171) "The Messiah, Jesus the son of Mary, was no more than God's apostle . . .God is but one God. God forbid that He should have a son." There is much that we do not know, but one thing we know for sure. Revelation is a wonderful source of encouragment for the believer. Our God triumphs and reigns. mommapbs PS: What is a JIST? |
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196 | Can we not ask God to forgive another? | John | Mommapbs | 150956 | ||
WOS - I'm not equating man's forgiveness of others with God's. You wrote: "We should continue to forgive those who wrong us so long as they repent." My question: When one "trespasses" against another, who is actually being "tresspassed?" We can not forgive others for their trespass against God, but we can forgive them for their tresspass against us. We can even choose to forgive them unconditionally, meaning, they don't have to come and say "I'm sorry" before we choose to forgive them in our heart. When offended, most folks would rather repay "in kind" than forgive. What does Jesus tell us to do in Mt 5:39? (I've been told that we only have one cheek to turn though . . . is this what He would do?) We also also are admonished not to be conformed to the pattern of the world, but to be transformed - (Romans 12:1-2) so, what SHOULD our response to offense be? Might we strive to adopt and attitude of humility and compassion toward the offender, being mindful of our own sinfulness and God's forgivenss of us? Most of the time I suspect that when offended we are more concerned with our "rights" than our responsibilities toward God. Since this post was to be a source of encouragement to one who was offended, I would prefer to look to God for a response that will glorify Him. In doing so perhaps this will also be a source of encouragement to the offender to come to repentance toward God as well. imo, the strongest prison bars are made of unforgiveness and they are self built. Didn't Jesus came to free us from these bonds? We can forgive be cause we are forgiven. mommapbs |
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197 | Can we not ask God to forgive another? | John | Mommapbs | 150951 | ||
I am not propsoing universal salvation but I do believe in the universal atonement of the cross. Salvation is called a gift for good reason. First of all it is freely given and secondly, it must be received. Forgiveness is a completed act of God, but the result is not effected until it is appropriated by the recipient. We appropriate the blessing of forgiveness when we repent. Can one enjoy God's forgiveness while continuing in sin? It's like a pig in mud. He can't be clean unless he gets out of the mud for a bath. (First he has to recognize that he's dirty though!)The pig must choose to leave the mud puddle. Some pigs prefer to wallow a while, I think. Perhaps this is where the prayers of the saints come in - to pray for other pigs to see their dirt and leave the mud hole. We have a role to play in this, but I suspect that many in the herd expend too much effort upon "mud spot inspection" - which I believe is ultimately the responsibility of the Shepherd. mommapbs |
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198 | Can we not ask God to forgive another? | John | Mommapbs | 150948 | ||
Greetings Nobel! The forgiveness of God in Christ is an accomplished fact - it is finished - the penalty for sin was paid. Could we ever forgive another apart from the forgiveness of God in the first place? Eph 4:32 God has already forgiven - if we pray for God to forgive another person, what does that have to say about our belief in what He has already done? Jesus tells us how to handle offenses in Mt 18. We are to SHOW the offense to the offender - didn't God do the same for us? God makes us aware of our sin and when we are conscious of our sin a response is necessary. No response is a response too. Perhaps we are to pray the the offender recognizes his offense and chooses to respond with repentance? Our enemy is hungry and thirsty, in need of the "bread of Life" and "living water" . . .perhaps this is the what we should pray that he finds in his relationship with us; perhaps this is the cup of water (unconditional forgiveness?) we are to offer. (Romans 12:20) Blessings, mommapbs |
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199 | What are firstfruits | Ex 23:16 | Mommapbs | 150788 | ||
Doc - could you please consider James 1:18, 1 Cor 15:20-26; 1 Thess 4:16 in relation to this verse? After reading all this, might this shed any insight on the 144,000 of Rev 14:4 being described as first fruit? I'd appreciate your input here. Blessings, mommapbs |
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200 | The origin of God and His identity. | John 1:1 | Mommapbs | 150721 | ||
Kalos, amen , yet the clay does try to out think the Potter! Wasn't it DesCartes who declared, "I think, therefore I am?" But God just says, "I AM." To which we could say, "therefore I think." . . . for in Him we live and move and exist. (Acts 17:28) mommapbs |
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