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181 | Un-repented Sin | Heb 6:6 | Vintage68 | 217511 | ||
Hi Doc I asked the question, looking for an honest answer. If you feel as though I was leading the exegesis into a direction, then I humbly apologize for any misunderstanding you may have had. The question, as stated originally, then amended for clarification, I will attempt to put into a perspective that would not give you any more problems, as far as to the intent of the question. I have from time to time, on this Forum, seen posts that say things like, "There are sins that I commit over, and over again, but I always make it a point to confess my sins, in my nightly prayers, before I go to sleep." Have these Christians then not deviated from the faith? So the question arose. If a Christian believing they are saved by Grace, and also believing in the doctrine of "once saved always saved", then confessing to having sin in their lives, whereby they confess, asking forgiveness for those sins committed on a daily basis. "What would happen to these Christians if they died, before they could confess those sins?" Is that not a legitimate question? I for one cannot understand how these things can be. As you have so aptly stated., "How fearful it must be to contemplate each night that one may have neglected to confess some sin or another." But you on the other hand have apparently reconciled this question, where upon you have made the following statement. "Repentance is continually manifested in the life of one who is regenerate." Could you direct me as to the place, or places in scripture where this teaching can be found? Vintage68 |
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182 | Un-repented Sin | Heb 6:6 | Vintage68 | 217519 | ||
Hi dwilliamson, Thank you for the response, it is much appreciated. (actually Ireland is a bit ahead of us guys). About 5 hrs. In relation to your thoughts. "When we sin against our Father we are out of communion and need to be forgiven and restored to that communion, but our Union with Him as being in His Family is never broken." How does 1 John 3 - - and - - Hebrews 6:4 fit? I understand what your saying, and would like to agree with it, because it sounds right. But where is the scripture that says such a thing? Vintage68 |
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183 | Un-repented Sin | Heb 6:6 | Vintage68 | 217520 | ||
Hi again dwilliamson sorry forgot the vs. 1John 3:6,8 Vintage68 |
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184 | what does the bible say about widows? | James | Vintage68 | 217599 | ||
Hi rocket007 These are the scriptures I think might pertain to your question, go to the ones that seem to fit, and read more. OLD TEST. Exodus 22:22 22 Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child. Deuteronomy 10:18 18 He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment. Deuteronomy 27:19 19 Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen. Psalm 68:5 5 A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. Psalm 146:9 9 The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. Proverbs 15:25 25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. Isaiah 1:17 17 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. Zechariah 7:10 10 And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart. Malachi 3:5 5 And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts. NEW TEST. 1 Timothy 5:3-5, 9, 11, 16 3 Honour widows that are widows indeed. 4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. 5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. 9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man. 11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry; 16 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indee James 1:27 27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. Vintage68 |
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185 | Lying is a sin. Rahab did it for the en, | James 2:25 | Vintage68 | 216945 | ||
Hi Can the lie that Rahab spoke be justified by, the righteous her act? Can our sin be nullified by, our good deeds? What makes what Rahab spoke a sin? By what measure do you judge it as such? Can we be saved, justified, or become righteous, by works, without faith? James 2:21,26 Vintage68 |
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186 | Lying is a sin. Rahab did it for the en, | James 2:25 | Vintage68 | 216947 | ||
Hi Doc Will you still love me if I said thank you but no thank you. Since it is of interest to you, look at my new and improved profile. Should answer a lot of questions you might have, or it might do just the opposite, causing you to have a few more. Vintage68 |
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187 | Lying is a sin. Rahab did it for the en, | James 2:25 | Vintage68 | 216954 | ||
Hi Doc You say, 'In theology this is an area called ethics. The notion of setting aside one command in order to achieve a greater good is called the teleological suspension of the ethical." Within this theological model, is it inclusive of all people? Or do we only consider those that are within the theological understanding of the theories put forth. In other words, are there people included within this model that do not have the spiritual capacity to understand spiritual truth, (Unsaved)? you say, "For example, we are commanded to obey the laws of the land." While this is true, Rahab was not in the position, of deciding whether to follow Mans' or Gods' command, such as the Apostle were. As far as Rahab was concerned, in the situation she found herself, I think she perfectly fits the "Machiavellian principle of "the end justifies the means." The fact that God in His Sovereignty used her to save the lives of the spies, she was unaware of, in her mind she was only thinking of herself, and what she could do to benefit herself and her family. I am of the belief that the society she lived in, was an "A" Moral society. The Canaanites were not a righteous people. So the "LIE" she told fell on deaf ears. My point is that she was not under the same law the Jews were. "No Law No Sin." But the fact remains that God revealed to this woman, something that nobody else in the entire city of Jericho understood. He did it for the express purpose of saving the lives of the spies, God has proven time and again that He will use any vessel at hand. In doing so, God helped her fulfill the law for her, thus becoming Righteous in His sight. She put her faith in the spies, that what they had promised was true, so her Faith then coupled with her works. She therefore unwittingly fulfilled Matthew 22:39 and Matthew 7:12 Vintage68 |
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188 | having intercourse | James 4:14 | Vintage68 | 214720 | ||
Hi Rajeeb This is the short answer. Intercourse outside the bonds of marriage is fornication. That goes for everyone, whether you will be getting married or not. So the answer to your question is "YES" it is sin. Now as far as your thoughts, Jesus answered that himself. Matthew 5:28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. Vintage68 |
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189 | i need the explanation on 1 peter 4:12 | 1 Pet 4:13 | Vintage68 | 214532 | ||
Hi tricia1 Rom.8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 2 Cor.1:5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 2 Cor.1:7 And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. Phil.3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; Heb.2:10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 1 Pet.4:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. Matt.21:42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? Mark 8:31 And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. Matt.5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matt.5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Matt.5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Matt.5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; Matt.23:34 Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city: Luke 21:12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. John 15:20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. Gal.4:29 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. So your answer is 1Pet.4:12,13,14 12.) Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13.) But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 14.) If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. Vintage68 |
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190 | can Satan plant thoughts into our minds? | 1 Pet 5:8 | Vintage68 | 214336 | ||
Hi John In your description of Satan you state the following. "there is nothing in Scripture that say's he is omnitiant; Only God has this attribute." Could you please help me out here, just what is this attribute that only God possess', and how does it work? Thank you Vintage68 |
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191 | can Satan plant thoughts into our minds? | 1 Pet 5:8 | Vintage68 | 214341 | ||
Hi heseeshisson From your question, there are two different ways to answer it. 1.) As it would relate to all humans (mankind) (unsaved). To say that Satan can do the things you ask about, it doesn't specifically say in the Bible. But there are things it does say, so we are able to get a more clear picture, of the full extent of the activities of Satan. In Gen.3 "the temptation of Eve". Satan didn't actually (implant) the thoughts that drove Eve to eating the fruit, but he was most certainly responsible for them. From the narrative, Satan can speak to us, albeit in our hearts, minds. This means he has the ability to influence our thoughts. Just by the act of asking Eve a question, he influenced her to question what God had said. So "NO" he doesn't implant thoughts, he doesn't have to. All he has to do, is lie to us, showing us the options we have, by exerting our free will, exciting our baser nature, making things appear very appealing, seducing, drawing us by our fleshly desires (Temptation). Looking at 2 Tim. 2:26 you will see that we as humans can be "taken captive by him at his will". 2.) Then there is the question of how does Satan influence Christians? The answer to that would be found in 1 Pet. 5:8-10. It says that Satan is a as a lion to all mankind, he will never leave us alone, as long as we are here on the earth. But we, because we are saved, can acquire the knowledge to resist him being sober, vigilant, and steadfast in the faith. Peter then tells us that after we have "suffered a while, God will make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you" The following is a list of places that Satan is spoken about, thereby giving you more of a picture of his activities. Easton's Bible Dictionary Adversary; accuser. When used as a proper name, the Hebrew word so rendered has the article "the adversary" (Job 1:6-12; 2:1-7). In the New Testament it is used as interchangeable with the devil, and is so used more than thirty times. Following are other names for Satan: "the adversary" (Job 1:6-12; 2:1-7). "the accuser" of the brethern" (Revelation 12:10); "the dragon," "the old serpent" (Revelation 12:9; 20:2); " the devil" (Hebrews 2:14). "the prince of this world" (John 12:31; 14:30); "the prince of the power of the air" (Ephesians 2:2); "the god of this world" (2 Corinthians 4:4); "the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience" (Ephesians 2:2). "Beelzebub, the prince of the devils" (12:24). He is a "roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour" (1 Peter 5:8). Men are said to be "taken captive by him" (2 Timothy 2:26). Christians are warned against his "devices" (2 Corinthians 2:11), and called on to "resist" him (James 4:7). He tempted our Lord in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11). The distinct personality of Satan and his activity among men are thus obviously recognized. He is "the constant enemy of God, of Christ, of the divine kingdom, of the followers of Christ, and of all truth; full of falsehood and all malice, and exciting and seducing to evil in every possible way." His power is very great in the world. Christ redeems his people from "him that had the power of death." Satan has the "power of death," not as lord, but simply as executioner. Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language The grand adversary of man; the Devil, or Prince of darkness; the chief of the fallen angels; the archfiend. Vintage68 |
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192 | Destroy the Earth? | 2 Pet 2:10 | Vintage68 | 214628 | ||
Does the Bible actually say, God will destroy the Earth the next time by fire? In the same sense that He did in Gen.6:17 about the flood? And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die. Vintage68 |
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193 | abide | 1 John 2:3 | Vintage68 | 216914 | ||
Hi Asis you ask If I have this right then God is the one who placed me in Christ and if I remain or stay in Him (by choice) I should walk as He walked. According to the Gospels He walked uprightly following the LORD's commands all His commands. Neither turning to the right or the left. It seems to me that this is how we should walk to walk as He walked. Does that make any sense? Jesus tells them to walk in righteousness. That is only done by the keeping of the law, Jesus is the only person ever to have kept the law, thus fulfilling it. When we accept Jesus as our savior, we then walk in Jesus, His righteousness passes on to us. We stand in Jesus, we stand in the righteousness of Christ. That is for us, the keeping of the law. Jesus said the law shall not pass away. Matt. 5:16-20 16.) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 17.) Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18.) For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19.) Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20.) For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. In our keeping of what Jesus called the 1st. and the 2nd. commandments, we "WILL" keep the whole law. Mark 12:28-31 28.) And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? 29.) And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: 30.) And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. 31.) And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. This is just for clarification within the thread. When Jesus says in Mark 18:31.) And the (SECOND) is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. It is understood that this commandment is not spoken within the Tables of the 10 commandments. It is listed in the book of Leviticus under the heading of sundry laws. Leviticus 19:18 18.) Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD. In conclusion, Jesus says, in the keeping of these 2 commandments, you will "NOT" break any of the other commandments, thereby fulfilling the law. In essence we are dead to the law, the law has no more hold on us, as long as we walk in the Spirit. Romans 8:4 4.) That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. 1 Corinthians 15:21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 1 Corinthians 15:56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. "Walking in the Spirit "IS" Abiding in Jesus", thereby walking as He walked Vintage68 |
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194 | Actual bodies in heaven? | 1 John 3:2 | Vintage68 | 213939 | ||
hi live4jc316 Let's look at what scripture has to say on the matter. Brackets have been added for emphasis Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to (become conformed to the image of His Son,) so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be We know that when He appears, (we will be like Him,) because we will see Him just as He is. 1 Corinthians 15:34-58 34 Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God I speak this to your shame. 35 But someone will say, ("How are the dead raised?) (And with what kind of body do they come?") 36 You fool! (That which you sow does not come to life unless it dies;) 37 and that which you sow, (you do not sow the body which is to be,) but a bare grain, perhaps of wheat or of something else. 38 (But God gives it a body just as He wished,) (and to each of the seeds a body of its own.) 39 All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fish. 40 There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, (but the glory of the heavenly is one, and the glory of the earthly is another.) 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory. 42 So also is the resurrection of the dead (It is sown a perishable body,) (it is raised an imperishable body;) 43 (it is sown in dishonor,) (it is raised in glory;) (it is sown in weakness,) (it is raised in power;) 44 (it is sown a natural body,) (it is raised a spiritual body.) (IF THERE IS A NATURAL BODY,) (THERE IS ALSO A SPIRITUAL BODY.) 45 So also it is written, "The first MAN, Adam, BECAME A LIVING SOUL " The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 46 However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; (then the spiritual.) 47 The first man is from the earth, earthy; (the second man is from heaven.) 48 As is the earthy, so also are those who are earthy; (and as is the heavenly, so also are those who are heavenly.) 49 Just as we have borne the image of the earthy, (we will also bear the image of the heavenly.) 50 Now I say this, brethren, (that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God;) (nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.) 51 Behold, I tell you a mystery; we will not all sleep, (but we will all be changed,) 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, (and we will be changed.) 53 (For this perishable must put on the imperishable,) and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 (But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable,) and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, "DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP in victory. 55 "O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR STING?" 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; 57 but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. Now having heard scripture, we know anything else is speculation. If God wanted us to know what it would be like he would have told us. Gods Love Vintage68 |
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195 | no red letters in Revelation, why? | Rev 1:8 | Vintage68 | 215470 | ||
The term red letter edition is used to describe Bibles in which words spoken by Jesus, commonly only while he was on the Earth, are printed in red ink. The red letter edition was invented by Louis Klopsch, then editor of The Christian Herald magazine in 1899, and first published in 1900. This style of Bible instantly became popular, and is sometimes favored by Christians in the United States. Especially in King James Bibles, this format can be useful as quotation marks are not used. The idea of printing the words of Jesus in red originates in Luke 22:20, which says: This cup is the new testament in my blood, which I shed for you. This inspired Klopsch to ask his mentor what he thought of printing the words spoken by Jesus in red, to which he replied, "It could do no harm and it most certainly could do much good." - - - - - Wikipedia |
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196 | For what does the woman or harlot stand? | Rev 17:1 | Vintage68 | 214864 | ||
Hi Pattycake I personally have come to the conclusion, that the Whore, Mystery Babylon, the Woman, are all Israel, with Jerusalem as the Capitol. In the book of Revelation,17:3-9 it says that the seven mountains, are seven heads, not literal mountains. That kind of disqualifies Rome in any way. Vintage68 |
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197 | will we be known in heaven? | Rev 21:4 | Vintage68 | 214052 | ||
hi catfish3 I heard a preacher one Sunday, in response to this very question. His answer was. Just think about it for a moment, we are told in scripture Revelation 21:4 God shall wipe away all tears, neither shall there be any more pain, neither sorrow, nor crying. Therefore if this is what it will be like for us in heaven, then answer the question for yourselves. If Mom, Dad, and baby Rose are not to be found, what will you be feeling? in Love Vintage68 |
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