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201 | What happens immediatly after you die? | 2 Corinthians | ebrain | 180338 | ||
Further to my previous post, this additional information may be of interest to you. When christians die, they go to the place of departed spirits some times refered to as "Abraham's bossom", or "Paradise", neither of which is Heaven. They enter a state of being "Asleep in Jesus", alive, but unaware of anything, including the passage of time, see 1 Thes 4:14, only when they get their resurrection bodies do they wake up, and return with Jesus who takes them for the first time into Heaven. As they are not aware of the passage of time, all of them (including the thief) think that they have only just died, which is why Jesus was able to say to the thief, "This day", because, as far as he is concerned, it is still this day. I hope that this is of help to you. God Bless. Edwin. |
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202 | verse explains nonChrist knowing savior | 2 Cor 5:15 | ebrain | 178259 | ||
It could be that the verses that you are looking for can be found at Romans 2:6-16. ebrain. |
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203 | what it is to be born again? | 2 Cor 5:17 | ebrain | 161612 | ||
What our Lord Jesus was refering to in John Ch 3 vs 1-8, was two different types of life, physical life, and spiritual life. Now how did you become a member of the human race?, you were born into it, how much contribution did you make to your own physical birth?. none whatsoever, you owe your existance entirely to the activity of another person, namely your human father. Likewise your arrival into the spiritual world will (if you have not allready arrived there) also have nothing whatsoever to do with anything you can do. See Matthew Ch 19 vs 25-26, it will be entirely due to the work of another person, who will then be your Heavenly Father. See Matthew Ch 16 v 17, 1 cor Ch 2 v 14, John Ch 6 vs 44, and 65. To sum up therefore, "Born again" is not that which you become when you receive Jesus as your own personal saviour, but is an act of God beforehand which enables you to acept Jesus as your Saviour. Have a Look at Isaiah Ch 53 v 10b, "When you shall make His soul an offering for sin, He shall see His seed, He shall prolong His days". This means that when you offer to God the Sacrifical death of Jesus for your sins. Then He Jesus sees the fruition of the seed that He had beforehand planted in you, He is then able to prolong His days by taking up residence within you in the person of His other self, the Holy Spirit, See Ephesians Ch 1 vs 13-14. I do hope that this is of help to you. May the Lord bless you,and keep you safe. Christian love. ebrain. |
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204 | Do I need to leave the church? | 2 Cor 6:17 | ebrain | 163499 | ||
Yes I would say leave this particular meeting, and find one where the Lord is honored,and the conduct you describe is not found, but you must of course do this prayerfully. | ||||||
205 | There is neither Jew nor Greek | Gal 3:29 | ebrain | 182571 | ||
The following verses of Scripture are addressed to all believers, both Jew, and Gentile. Col 3:12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Tts 1:1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; 1Pe 1:2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. |
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206 | There is neither Jew nor Greek | Gal 3:29 | ebrain | 182572 | ||
I think I would be correct in saying that Paul's words here are not addressed to the Jews only. Rom 8:33 Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. |
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207 | Who are "the elect"? | Gal 3:29 | ebrain | 182632 | ||
In my considered opinion the expression "the elect", refers to both Jews, and Gentiles, I don't see how anyone reading the whole of the Bible could possibly come to any other conclusion. Try a word search, and see if it helps, | ||||||
208 | Are women part of covenant? | Gal 3:29 | ebrain | 184816 | ||
I hope that these verses will help you. Gal 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. Col 3:11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all. May the Lord Bless you. ebrain. |
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209 | do we join or are we added to the church | Eph 1:4 | ebrain | 186237 | ||
Let me answer your question this way.. When we join the church, we discover that God has already added us to it. Perhaps what follows will be of help, I was asked a question, and gave an answer, both are given bellow. Subject: In Christ. It seems to me that there was a time when we were dead in sins, before we were in Christ, then, when we became "in Christ", this involved re-birth, and we became a new creation. Eph 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, Eph 1:4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love This is my understanding. What is your understanding of these verses? Thank you for your kind words, it's great to have fellowship with you once more. but please dear brother don't put the cart before the horse. We were not dead in sins, before we were in Christ, but we were in Christ before we were dead in sins. You and I and all other people are inside the "Space Time Continuum", a creation of the Lord superimposed upon Eternity. Eternity is timelessness, and it is in Eternity that God the Father placed us in His Son before the beginning of time, however, we do not come into existence until after time was created (but He knew that we would exist). We were dead in sins at the point of our conception onwards, (see Psalm 51:5), and remained so until we were saved, after which we discover that we have been "in Christ" from before the foundation of the earth Now do you get it. Bless you brother. Edwin. |
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210 | Die unexposed to Jesus no redemption? | Eph 1:5 | ebrain | 186378 | ||
Hi Johnycan. Perhaps the following verses will be of help. Rom 2:6 who "will render to each one according to his deeds":* Rom 2:7 eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; Rom 2:11 For there is no partiality with God. Rom 2:12 For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned in the law will be judged by the law Rom 2:13 (for not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified; Rom 2:14 for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves, Rom 2:15 who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their thoughts accusing or else excusing them) 2Pe 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us,* not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. Eze 18:32 "For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies," says the Lord GOD. "Therefore turn and live!" Eze 33:11 "Say to them: 'As I live,' says the Lord GOD, 'I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?' Eze 18:21 "But if a wicked man turns from all his sins which he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is lawful and right, he shall surely live; he shall not die. Eze 18:22 "None of the transgressions which he has committed shall be remembered against him; because of the righteousness which he has done, he shall live. Eze 18:23 "Do I have any pleasure at all that the wicked should die?" says the Lord GOD, "and not that he should turn from his ways and live? May the Lord bless you, and keep you safe. Edwin. (ebrain) |
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211 | Unforgiveable Sin? | Eph 1:7 | ebrain | 166507 | ||
Ephesians 1:7, refers to sins that can be forgiven, and therefore cannot refer to the sin which is unforgivable. The explanation is quite simple,you will note that the first two words are "In Him", the only way in which you are considered by God to be in Him is as a result of your having believed what the Holy Spirit has told you i.e. that you are a sinner heading for a lost eternity, and in desperate need of salvation. The unforgivable sin, would have been to call the Holy Spirit a lier, which you clearly have not done, as you have accepted what He has said to you as being true, and you have repented, and received Jesus as your own personal saviour. Only thoes who refuse to believe what the Holy Spirit says about them, will as a result not be forgiven. I hope that this is of help. |
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212 | What are the 2 types of Grace | Eph 2:8 | ebrain | 163896 | ||
If you are refering to the Grace of God, then there is only one. Any one who says otherwise is mistaken, although it might be said that some people are capable of exibiting grace to others, but this grace will not forgive sins against God. |
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213 | The need to recognize jesus as savior | Eph 2:8 | ebrain | 171882 | ||
Because God says so. | ||||||
214 | God's presence in us incerase , decrease | Eph 5:18 | ebrain | 168462 | ||
His presence neither increases, nor decreases, it is just that you become aware of His presence to a greater , or lesser extant, as you allow, or don't allow Him to have right of way in your life. Eph 5:18, above is written in the Greek presant continual tense, and would be better translated as "be being filled". Take a look at how Jesus did this by reading John 5:30, i.e. "not my will but thine be done". |
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215 | Did Jesus have his own power on earth? | Phil 2:5 | ebrain | 178971 | ||
Hi NewPilgrim. I think reading Philippians 2:5-11, will be of help here. The Lord bless you. ebrain. |
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216 | Can salvation be lost? | Phil 2:12 | ebrain | 167547 | ||
No, salvation cannot be lost, read John 10:27-30, and Luke 15:4-7, this passage takes care of thoes persons who say "Ah yes but you can take yourself out of His hand". We know that all these sheep are christians, because they have no need of repentance, as they have allready repented, including the one who wandered off, Jesus found him, he repented again, and was brought back and returned to the sheep fold, (Jesus's hand). Regarding Philippians 2:12, note that the first word is "Therefore", now whenever you come across this word, ask yourself, what is therefore there for, well it is asking you to regard the previous passage, in this case verses 5 to 11, and to apply same to yourself as explained in verse 13. Verses 5-11, explain how Jesus behaved towards His Father. You are required to adopt the same attitude, and verse 13 tells you how this is done. Note the word "you" is plural, but it can also be considered in the same way as Paul does in Gal 2:20, "Christ/God lives in me". Verse 13 tells you that it is God who is at work in you, both making His will known, and then It is He who does it, but He will only do it if you allow Him to do it. How to let Him do His will is explained by Jesus in John 5:19. and 30, also in John 14:8-10, especially verse 10. you may also find Acts 2:22, helpfull in this respect. I hope that the above is of help. |
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217 | who is jesus christ! | Col 1:15 | ebrain | 180561 | ||
He is the one in whom the Trinity resides, that is to say all there is of the Father, all there is of the Son, and all there is of the Holy Spirit, dwelling within the body of our Lord Jesus Christ. That is who Jesus Christ is, see bellow. Col 2:9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. |
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218 | Whats your understanding of the Godhead | Col 2:9 | ebrain | 180818 | ||
My understanding of the Godhead is that it is the same as the Trinity, this word apears at Col 2:9, which reads Col 2:9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; This means that in the body of our Lord Christ Jesus their dwells all there is of God the Father, all there is of God the Son, and all there is of God the Holy Spirit. Don't try to understand it, just believe it. The Lord bless you. Edwin. (ebrain) |
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219 | Could Jesus sin? | Col 2:9 | ebrain | 181383 | ||
Could Jesus sin? I am concluding that this question is in respect of His human nature, rather than His Divine nature. God cannot sin, but humans can.. Jesus did not sin, but I am of the opinion that He could have. I am well aware that this is a controversial subject. but I believe that Scripture indicates that Jesus was able to sin, for example He more than once said "Not My will but Thine be done".. If it were not possible for Jesus the man, to exercise His will independently of what His Father wanted, then what He said was a lie, and one thing that you can be assured of is that Jesus is not a liar. He was tempted in all points as we are, Hbr 4:15 "For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin". The only difference between the real humanity of Jesus and our humanity, is that we were conceived in sin, and He was not, see Psa 51:5 "Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me". (NKJ) We come into this world having a very powerful predisposition to sin, whereas Jesus who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was therefore sinlessly perfect, did not have this desire to do that which is evil, as we do, but was like Adam before the fall. I would like to draw your attention to the Scripture verses bellow, and wish to comment as follows. Mat 26:53 "Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels? Mat 26:54 "How then could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen thus?" What is the point of Jesus saying this, if it was impossible for Him to frustrate His Fathers will. The fact that He didn't do so is not the point, He is saying in these verses that He had the ability to disobey His Father, and that would have been sin. For what it is worth my understanding that Jesus could as a man have sinned, but did not do so , causes me to hold Him in much higher regard than if it were impossible for Him to have done so. In other words it is not a problem for me, but in fact causes me to rejoice, and be exceeding glad that my Saviour is such a wonderful, brave , and courageous person. |
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220 | Explain A Normal Christian Life? | Col 3:5 | ebrain | 161457 | ||
Hi there Sheila, I can strongly recommend a book by Watchman Nee called "The Normal Christian Life", he also wrote "Sit Walk Stand", and "What Shall This Man Do?". All the above can be obtained from www.Amazon.com May the Lord bless you, and keep you safe. ebrain. |
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