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201 | A mate from God | 2 Cor 6:14 | Beja | 222191 | ||
Child of j, 2 Cor 6:14 says that we are not to be bound together with unbelievers. I believe the context is primarily talking about church membership, but I think it certainly applies to marriage. 1 Cor 7:39 tells widows that they are free to marry again, but "only in the Lord." I believe this is a specific restriction to marry only Christians. I really think there is another good verse dealing with this, but it is slipping my mind at the moment. Beyond even direct commands how horrible of a situation you are pondering! Ephesians chapter 5 says unto wives that they are to obey their husbands even as the church is to obey Christ! What a sad lot for a godly woman to be in such that she must daily struggle to serve a man who does not honor God. A man that orders his entire household with no thought to the glory of God or obedience to God would be a constant torment to any truely godly woman. How difficult it must be to follow the instructions of 1 Peter 3:1 where it tells wives to be obedient to such husbands so that they will be won over by their wives conduct even while the wife keeps silent in prayer for their husband. You must understand also that the discussion in 1 Cor 7 is meant for those who have converted after marriage and yet remain married to an unconverted spouse. A godly woman ought sooner to consider robbing herself of an eye before chaining herself to an unconverted man, who is to then be the leader of her home with regards to discipling both her and her children! What could you possibly find in common when the delight of your every day is seeing the glory of God in Jesus Christ, and that while his every thought is displeasing to God because it is impossible for him to please God! (Rom 8:8.) His every thought is completely contrary to seeking the very one who is your everything? We should weep the sweet lamb of God that through fear of being alone forgets that the Lord is her constant portion and companion and provider (Heb 13:5), and through lack of faith in her heavenly Father's provision, chains herself to an unconverted man and gives herself over to so many miseries. In Christ, Beja |
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202 | Why can they recieve repentance? | Heb 6:4 | Beja | 222172 | ||
marcia, The bad news is this is a very debated passage. The good news is that it has been very much debated on these forums. Do a search and you will probably find almost every opinion possible expressed. In Christ, Beja |
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203 | Is any of this true? | 1 Thess 4:1 | Beja | 222090 | ||
Curious2010, Your question is being asked assuming a dispensational view of end times. So let me first answer your questionn assuming dispensation theology is true. No, the rapture could not have taken place because the treaty you are referring to would needed to have been broken half way through it, resulting in the anti-christ waging war on Israel. None of that happened therefore this was not the treaty prophecied and therefore there is no reason to think the rapture has taken place. Now let me answer the question from the view point which I believe is correct. The end times has nothing to do with a treaty with Israel, this is a major misreading fo Daniel chapter 9. Since the treaty has nothing to do with it, then once again there is no reason to believe the rapture has happened. Read 1 Thess 4, 1 Cor 15 (second half) and see what you think about the timing of these three events: the rapture, the ressurection, and the second coming of Christ. I think you will find that they are all the same occassion. At the second coming of Christ the resurrection will first take place, then the rapture. By all accounts the second coming of Christ will be a very visible dramatic event. We'd know if it happened. In Christ, Beja |
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204 | Please expain John 1:1 in layman's terms | John 1:1 | Beja | 222055 | ||
dsturges, First, as we read lets keep in mind from verse 14 that this Word is the Word which become flesh and dwelt among us. Or to put it more to the point, this word is the second person of the trinity, the Son Jesus Christ. Now to what the verses in question teaches us. In the beginning was the word. This phrase is meant to tell us that the Word Jesus Christ was eternal in nature. There never was a time when He did not exist and He is uncreated. Note that John is modeling this phrase after Genesis 1:1, which says, "In the beggining God..." John has begun, "In the beginning was the word" He's saying as clearly as he can the eternal nature of Jesus Christ. The Word was with God Next John draws a distinction. Even though the word was eternally uncreated, there was in fact a distinction between the word and the person whom we identify as God the Father. We are not to confuse the two and think they are one person. For if the Word was in fact synonymous with the Father and there had been no distinction, then John could not have said that the word was with God. the Word was God There is a great amount of debate about this phrase, yet since you specifically asked for laymen's terms then I will not go to the greek to explain it and just let you accept or reject the conclusion. This phrase essentially means that what God was, the Word was. It is not confusing the two persons he is discussing, but rather saying that they are identical in essence. So in summary, this passage is clearly teaching the trinity. Or at least the first two persons of the trinity. It teaches that Jesus Christ is eternally uncreated, was eternally present with the Father, and what the Father is in His glorious essence, the Son is also. Hope this helps. In Christ, Beja |
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205 | man in pit resued by rags tied | Jer 38:1 | Beja | 221732 | ||
Gaga, It was Jeremiah. See Jeremiah chapter 38 In Christ, Beja |
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206 | Can women teach in the church | 1 Tim 2:12 | Beja | 221730 | ||
Finder, Just as a general hermeneutic, you need to change your order. Read scripture, then look at what is happening through the lens of scripture. We don't look at something, say, "That seems to look good to me, now how do I understand scripture passages given that experience tells me this is already a good thing." So, given that scripture says that a woman is not permitted to teach or hold authority over a man (in a church.) How do we then interpret what this lady is doing? Just fyi, I do not know Joyce Meyers or anything of her ministry, so I'm not judging her, simply giving the means to evaluate it. A good example of getting it right, imo, is Beth Moore. I'm not a huge fan personally, but when I see some of her video's its clear that God has gifted this woman to preach, and to preach well. But she uses that gift scripturally. She uses it to minister to women. In Christ, Beja |
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207 | Resurrection Day or easter ? | 2 Tim 2:4 | Beja | 221692 | ||
Justme, Well, this is the type of question that their could be as many answers to as there are people, but I'll answer since it might interest you to hear from a pastor's perspective on it. Quite honestly there are many errors in our churches, some of them quite serious. Even a church who is officially doctrinally sound, deals with individuals who haven't grasped the half of it. Many of these things even regard issues of salvation. As I look at all I need to teach and to clarify as a pastor how does that compare to the issue you bring up? Easter to most Christians of any maturity whatsoever has nothing to do with any goddess of fertility, nor any pagan religion but rather is in fact celibrating the ressurection and we also happen to hunt easter eggs as well. With all the things I am preaching on, why would I start a huge squabble in the church over what we call the holiday, when they are all thinking of the right thing anyways? It is impacting no doctrine, it is worshiping no false deity, and it would not be to their edification to fight concerning what we call it. 2 Timothy 2:4 comes to my mind as I think about it. Hope this helps. In Christ, Beja |
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208 | Exact meaning of Biblical "The Lord" | 1 Cor 8:6 | Beja | 221567 | ||
Cathy, 1 Cor 8:6 might be a good verse to look at. Also Christ is continually referred to as Lord throughout the new testament. In Christ, Beja |
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209 | what is ment by perverted sex in bible | Lev 18:1 | Beja | 221555 | ||
Curlewirler, I can't off the top of my head think of a passage that says "perverted" sex. I'm sure it may use that particular word in some translation, or it might in the NASB and I'm just not remembering it. But when scripture refers to immorality or wrong sexual relations I think it has Leviticus 18 in mind. So read that chapter and see if it helps you grasp a biblical notion of morality with regards to sex. In Christ, Beja |
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210 | Watching tv or radio ministers church? | Heb 10:25 | Beja | 221550 | ||
Quizzy, Heb 10:25 is pretty clear. Also, consider the meaning of the word "church." It is actually the greek word that means assembly. For christian to just choose not to be involved in a church because they don't want to is sinful. Also it is a major red flag that they may not be saved. According to first john love of the brethren is a major sign of salvation or lack of salvation. However, you are speaking of one legitimate exception. If a person is physically so old or sick or injured that they are literally incapable, and they literally have no choice, then they are what we call "shut-ins." That's just the term my denomination has for them. These are people who should not be rebuked for not being there, but rather they call for extra care and attention. The church they are a member of should be doing something in whatever way to make them feel included in the life of the body of Christ. In Christ, Beja |
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211 | Is it Ok to pray to the Holy Spirit? | NT general | Beja | 221548 | ||
Here is a great answer to that question. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v(equals)VMp5DFsuOTs Make sure you replace the (equals) with an equal sign. This forum won't let you type one. In Christ, Beja |
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212 | Jesus asking for forgiveness | Acts | Beja | 221508 | ||
Alyzza, I'll give you a biblical answer to this. But I can't promise either that you will like it or that it will settle your mind. In Romans chapter 9 it discusses just such a thing as this. Romans 9:17 introduces the situation of Pharaoh in Exodus, "For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I raised you up, to demonstrate my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed throughout the whole earth." This refers to in exodus when God specifically gave Egypt its great power and this Pharoah specifically his position, then God actually hardens his heart to make sure that Pharaoh opposes God, all so that God can drastically judge him through many wonders. Paul continues in verse 18, "So then He has mercy on whom He desires, and He hardens whom He desires." Look how clearly Paul states that God is free to raise up and use individuals as objects of God's wrath! Then Paul rhetorically asks the very question we all want to ask in the face of such a thing. Romans 9:19 "You will say to me then, 'why does He still find fault? For who resists His will?" Scripture asks this very question about the very same thing you are asking. If ever there was a passage to find your answer it is here, yes? But look how Paul answers the question. Romans 9:20 "On the contrary, who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, 'why did you make me like this,' will it?" What a response! Paul's response is essentially, that God has every right to do whatever He pleases with us! So you asked me, "should I stop beating myself up over this?" My answer is this: will you let God be God? Are you willing to in light of what scripture is saying confess that He not only does this, but will you confess with scripture that He has the right to do it? Many who grasp this aspect of God's sovereignty for the very first time are terrified by it. Let me tell you how I think scripture wants us to respond to it. 1. Submission. Whether we like it or not, God is God, and we bow to His authority even when it scares us. 2. Terror. It should very horrifying to us as we consider the plight of those who will bare God's wrath. Romans 11:22, "Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you, God's kindness" In the words of C.S. Lewis, "God is not a tame lion." And grasping his sovereignty over the souls of men should be terrifying to us. 3. Intense gratitude. Those who have been delivered by the blood of Christ, and been granted to see the glory of God in the face of Christ (2 cor 4:6) should be awed by the grace that has been shown to them if not overwhelmed by it. God's sovereignty over the souls of man is not comfortable! It is humbling to the very core of our being, it is terrifying beyond what we can grasp, and it is grace beyond what we can imagine. Praise be to the Father who has shown us such undeserved mercy in Christ Jesus! In Christ, Beja |
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213 | Acting according to the will of God. | Acts | Beja | 221501 | ||
Alyzza, God is able to use sinful actions to His own good purposes. One great example of this is Joseph's story in Genesis. If you recall, his brothers sold him into slavery. This ended with himm in egypt where God placed him in authority and warned them of the famine coming over the whole earth. Joseph said this about it in Genesis 50:20, "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive." So while God used their sin to bring about a good thing, that does not change the fact that what his brothers were doing was sinful. The cross is the same type of situation. Everybody who was crucifying our Lord was intending evil, but what they did not know is that they were playing right into the hand of God who meant it for good. So they are still fairly condemned for their actions, even though God intended it to happen. In Christ, Beja |
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214 | all have opportunity to know Christ | Romans | Beja | 221473 | ||
Bellshu, I know of no place in all of scripture that says this. I think this is a misconception that modern Christians have. Sadly, I can't quote a verse for what is not in scripture to prove it. In Christ, Beja |
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215 | Judas paradox | Acts | Beja | 221471 | ||
alyzza, Was the cross God's will? Yes. Acts 2:23 What if no one would have wanted to betray him? God was in control of this and it had to be fulfilled as written. John 13:18 It could not have failed to come to pass. God is in control of all things. Since it had to happen, did Judas and those who carried out his crucifixion make it to Heaven? No. Matthew 26:24 If they had chosen otherwise would we have been saved? This question assumes that God was not in control, but rathe hoping his plan played out. God is in control of all things and works all things according to the counsel of His will. Eph 1:11 Hope this helps. In Christ, Beja |
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216 | different versions of Daniel 9:25 | Dan 9:26 | Beja | 221467 | ||
jan, I'm struggling to make sense out of what this is saying, but if I understand correctly, it is suggesting that the "messiah" figure here referred to shows up after the 7 weeks rather than after the 62 weeks. If we just look at the next verse it should help dispell this notion. In verse 26 the messiah is then cut off. Did this prince live over the entire span of the 62 weeks, 400 plus years? As far as the 7 weeks and 62 weeks being seperate time periods, I've never seen a translation that does not acknowledge this. I do not see how it makes their case. Hope I haven't missunderstood. In Christ, Beja |
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217 | questioning | Gen 6:6 | Beja | 221291 | ||
Dear Bruno, We live in a time where the search for truth is considered most noble, but to have dared to suggest you've found it is the ultimate heresy. I refer to your search as "youthful questioning" because it is quite normal. However, viewed from after the fact, once one has made up their mind with certainty regarding where that truth is located, can you not see how a person would look back at the former wanderings as a more youthful point in their life? I do not look to condemn you for your search, however, understand that the point of the search is to eventually make a stand. Do not be one forever searching and never finding. Also, keep in mind that when you joined these forums the terms of use laid out "sola scriptura" as something you agreed to. This means that every person on these forums has agreed that scripture and scripture alone is the final arbiter of what is true. A person might not personally embrace that, but these forums are not the place to debate it. Let us respect our gracious host in that. Let me tell you why I think my view is not only opposed to your three theories, but fundamentally so. The essence of your anterior and simultaneous views, is that morality is not dependant on God or who He is. It is in someway seperate from Him. I say that morality flows directly from who God is. The essence of your posterior view is that God actually decides between various options and picks one to be right or wrong. What I'm saying is that it flows unavoidably from who God is and could not have been different. Hence, each of your views is saying something radically different from what I'm saying. Not because they are anterior, posterior, or simultaneous, but because of WHY each view is suggesting they are. Finally let me tell you that anybody who is a true Christian is so because God has so pursuaded them. 2 Cor 4:1-6 tells us quite plainly that any who has seen the truth has done so because God has opened their eyes to it. This is something that I would urge any person to seek from God in earnest prayer. Also, if you can remember to, please put future responses to threads marked as a "note." This leaves the question section open for true questions. Any time you respond to me I'm e-mailed about that response so no need to worry over me missing it. In Christ, Beja |
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218 | step by step - PART 2 | Gen 6:6 | Beja | 221273 | ||
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219 | answer step by step | Gen 6:6 | Beja | 221272 | ||
Dear Bruno, Yes, I do believe completely what scripture says. I understand though where you are at in your journey in that respect. Scripture will hold up to your questioning of it. However, once you find it reliable, I encourage you to move beyond that youthful questioning to complete trust. You will find that it is in this you be able to begin thinking scriptures thoughts after it and shapping yourself most fully into the image of our Lord Jesus. I do not think that what I said in anyway corresponds to your first option, that God chose what is good and evil. God could not have chosen for Himself to be belittled to be a good thing. My view is fundamentally opposed to either of your options. When I say that I do not believe there is any abstract morality, what I mean is that everything is wrong or right based on its relationship to who God is. Nothing is simply wrong because I wouldn't want it done to me or that it would rob my joy. God could throw me in the pits of hell and it would be perfectly just though it would certainly rob me of my joy! I find it something odd that you disagree with what I said about governments given that all I did was quote a scripture. Do you disagree with the truth of the scripture? I would not suggest that we are to obey governments in an occassion when they command us contrary to scripture. But doesn't this go along perfectly with my post? We hold God above every and all authorities, anything else would be to belittle Him. In the end I think my first post stands. I can think of no way to improve upon it or clarify it, yet I hope this post helps. May God bless you as you study His Word. In Christ, Beja |
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220 | why five stones | 1 Samuel | Beja | 221219 | ||
Dear watchman, Clearly scripture does not answer this. So I take it that you are inviting friendly speculation. Let me share something with you that might help you think it through. Faith trusts in God for the deliverence. Presumption assumes it will be easy. In Christ, Beja |
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