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201 | What are the "works of God"? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56913 | ||
Is 1:18 adjures God's people to reason together with Him. Why do you feel that a viewpoint which is contrary to the commonly held notion should not be given a fair hearing? I will remind you that I am not the one making personal attacks. I just appear to be in the minority on this forum. If you were offended by anything I have written, it was not my intent. P. S. FYI, the "works of the Law" you refer to in Romans 3:28 are the works of the Law of Moses, not the works of the Law of Faith. Two different covenants; two different laws. |
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202 | What are the "works of God"? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56912 | ||
I agree fully. | ||||||
203 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | Aspiring Overseer | 56911 | ||
The age of accountability is strictly my opinion, as previously stated. What other concepts are you requesting scriptural references? | ||||||
204 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56868 | ||
If someone were to seek to be justified by the Law of Moses, which this verse refers to, you would be correct. | ||||||
205 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56867 | ||
Let me see if I understand this correctly, Hank. You run this forum and only allow discussion if it meets your approval! Why not have a reasonable discussion and prove your case rather than attacking the messenger? |
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206 | What are the "works of God"? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56866 | ||
For the record, the passage you are attacking deals with the requirements under the Mosiacal Covenant. Are you saying that works were not required there, as well? Surely, you would agree that the Apostle Paul was one of the most knowledgeable and active Jews of the day. He did not reach his level of experience without effort. | ||||||
207 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56865 | ||
Since I am quoting God's word and you are countering with the written opinion of denominationalists, I would reconsider your line of arguement. That deeds of repentence are always required is not my opinion; its God's command. Consider this sample of verses: Lev 26:40-43 40'If they confess their iniquity and the iniquity of their forefathers, in their unfaithfulness which they committed against Me, and also in their acting with hostility against Me-- 41I also was acting with hostility against them, to bring them into the land of their enemies-- or if their uncircumcised heart becomes humbled so that they then make amends for their iniquity, 42then I will remember My covenant with Jacob, and I will remember also My covenant with Isaac, and My covenant with Abraham as well, and I will remember the land. NAS 2 Chron 7:13-15 14and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. NAS Luke 15:17-21 17"But when he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired men have more than enough bread, but I am dying here with hunger! 18'I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight; 19I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me as one of your hired men. "' 20"And he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him, and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him, and kissed him. 21"And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' NAS Acts 17:30-31 30"Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all everywhere should repent, 31because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead. " NAS Acts 26:19-20 19"Consequently, King Agrippa, I did not prove disobedient to the heavenly vision, 20but kept declaring both to those of Damascus first, and also at Jerusalem and then throughout all the region of Judea, and even to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds appropriate to repentance. NAS Rev 3:19-20 19'Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; be zealous therefore, and repent. NAS Keep praying for guidance and God will be faithful. |
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208 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56810 | ||
You stated, "Surely one does not have to change the way he thinks and acts BEFORE God will save him. Salvation WILL change the way you think and act. Changing in this manner is the RESULT, not the CAUSE, of salvation." If this is true, why do judges keep serious criminals behind bars UNTIL they show signs of repentence? Most people I know would not be too excited about having an unrepentent arsonist move to their neighborhood. Deeds of repentence are ALWAYS required before salvation. |
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209 | What are the "works of God"? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56790 | ||
What are the "works of God"? Jesus told the multitude that they must take action to perform the work of God. John 6:26-29 27"Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man shall give to you, for on Him the Father, even God, has set His seal." 28They said therefore to Him, "What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?" 29Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent." NAS In order for them to believe in Him whom He had sent, what must have been needed? First they would have had to had a knowledge of scripture (OT). To obtain this they would have had to commit themselves to study (action). Second they would have to demonstrate or prove their belief by their actions (i.e observance of the Mosaical Law and teaching). They did neither as demonstrated by their response to Jesus requesting further proof from Him! They failed to understand; as most today. Belief in Christ must always be accompanied by action if it is to have any value. James 2:19-20 19You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder. 20But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless? NAS James 2:26 26For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. NAS Phil 2:12-13 12So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; NAS |
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210 | are we saved by grace or baptism? | NT general Archive 1 | Aspiring Overseer | 56789 | ||
Heb 5:7-10 7In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety. 8Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered. 9And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation, 10being designated by God as a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. NAS Christ is the source of eternal salvation. Your question is by what means can a person become party to the New Covenant to receive this salvation. God is the author and principle party of the covenant. Christians are the recipients, IF they chose to abide by His requirements (commands). Jesus obeyed His Father's commands and was "heard because of his piety". So too must Christians obey Christ's commands; baptism and Lord's Supper, included. |
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211 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | Aspiring Overseer | 56788 | ||
You stated, "I haven't found any passage where a person is held accountable for something he doesn't understand. God treats ignorance with mercy (1 Tim 1:13 and Heb 5:2).". Try these: Job 36:12 12"But if they do not hear, they shall perish by the sword, And they shall die without knowledge. NAS Prov 19:2 2Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who makes haste with his feet errs. NAS Isa 27:11 11When its limbs are dry, they are broken off; Women come and make a fire with them. For they are not a people of discernment, Therefore their Maker will not have compassion on them. And their Creator will not be gracious to them. NAS Jer 5:3-4 3O LORD, do not Thine eyes look for truth? Thou hast smitten them, But they did not weaken; Thou hast consumed them, But they refused to take correction. They have made their faces harder than rock; They have refused to repent. 4Then I said, "They are only the poor, They are foolish; For they do not know the way of the LORD Or the ordinance of their God. NAS Matt 15:14 14"Let them alone; they are blind guides of the blind. And if a blind man guides a blind man, both will fall into a pit." NAS 2 Cor 4:3-4 3And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. NAS Hos 4:6 6My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being My priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children. NAS |
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212 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | Aspiring Overseer | 56784 | ||
The age of 18 is simply the age that people are accorded legal rights as adults in the United States and with that an implied ability to be responsible. The responsibility of a Christian is to accurately handle the word of God. Note that my response to Cicybaby12 was not that age 18 was the given age; simply that age 18 is normally one of responsibility; ability and finally credibility. For some people it could be younger; others much older. Why do people find it so difficult to obey All the commands of God? Should we pick and chose those things which are convenient? |
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213 | Reward? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56782 | ||
What do you mean by "born again" as all people are spiritual beings? | ||||||
214 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56781 | ||
You wrote,"Many people are under the impression that salvation depends on what WE do: WE must excercise "saving faith; We must be baptized; We must love God; WE must obey His Law; We must etc., etc., ad infinitum." Are you saying that a person may be saved who does not "excercise saving faith; or be baptized; love God; or obey His Law"? |
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215 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56779 | ||
Hebrews 5:9 says, "And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation. Christ becomes to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation. God made this very gramatically clear. |
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216 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56702 | ||
I agree that salvation only is obtained through Christ. What most people fail to understand is that salvation involves more than passive belief! Christians must obey God's commands for His covenant to apply. | ||||||
217 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | Aspiring Overseer | 56416 | ||
Hi CincyBaby, We will not find a set age as each person is different, but logically a person can only be accountable to God once they are able to obey all of God's commands. Thus if you can pray, worship and teach at age 12, so be it. Generally, however, you expect this level of maturity and acceptance somewhere after age 18. Hope this helps! AO |
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218 | When I pray to God, what should I say? | Matthew | Aspiring Overseer | 56413 | ||
Flower, Whenever you pray, always ask God for guidance in understanding His word and for an open mind. God will send you the appropriate person to teach you. Best wishes, AO |
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219 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56412 | ||
If a Christian does not love God, will he get to heaven? Is it possible to get to heaven without loving God? John 14:15-16 15"If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. NAS What commandments do we need to obey? Just those which seem right or all of them? Does not a person obtain his reward by obeying ALL His commandments; baptism included? Heb 5:8-10 9And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation, NAS He is the source, IF, we obey Him. Acts 5:31-32 32"And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him." NAS We have the HS, IF, we obey Him. 2 Thess 1:8 8dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. NAS Those who do not understand His word and/or chose not to obey Him WILL suffer retribution. Matt 17:5 5While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and behold, a voice out of the cloud, saying, "This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!" NAS To all who read this, keep praying for guidance and God will be faithful. |
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220 | Eternal Life: A Free Gift? | John 3:36 | Aspiring Overseer | 54811 | ||
Agreed, Ray. Unfortunately, many people believe, but only in part and they, alas, through a lack of an open mind, fall short. P. S. I hope you are winning the battle with cancer. Keep up the fight. |
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