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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: Curtnsally Ordered by Verse |
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21 | Geography of the Forum! | Acts 21:39 | Curtnsally | 34263 | ||
Curt - Baltimore MD USA - Go Terps! | ||||||
22 | Is homosexuality actually forbidden? | Romans | Curtnsally | 33231 | ||
. Romans 1 26 Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. 27 In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion. 28 Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. 1 Corinthians 6 8 Instead, you yourselves cheat and do wrong, and you do this to your brothers. 9 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. Hope this answers your question. Cheers Curt |
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23 | cut off | Rom 11:22 | Curtnsally | 33265 | ||
Let's start with this Scripture: John 15 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8 This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. This verse says it is impossible to bear fruit unless we are "in Christ". The branches that are pruned are ones that bear no fruit. Thus they represent those who are not in Christ (ie "those who fell" in the Romans 11 verse). Continuing the thought, how about Matthew 13... 18 "Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20 The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. 22 The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. 23 But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown." These verses seem to say that one can hear God's Word and understand it and have faith and then lose it. And then we have John 10... 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. This verse seems to say that those who are saved cannot be snatched from God's hand. The juxtaposition of these two concepts tells us this, in my humble opinion: That those who are saved will bear fruit, and that those who are saved cannot be taken by Satan. Further, those who are not saved will not bear fruit, and those who are not saved will fall to Satan. Finally, the John 15 verse tells us that there is a process to our salvation that includes hearing God's Word, remaining in God's Word (in thought, heart and action), and producing fruit as a result. This is not to say that salvation is the result of God plus us... rather, it is God in us that brings salvation. I think we can proceed down the path toward God, and then fall away. If we truly reach the point of "God in us" I think Jesus protects us, as the only shepherd can. This is a tough question, as one could also debate the correlative issue... "free will" vs "the elect" ... did we choose God or did He choose us? In Him Curt |
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24 | Why did Paul sacrifice in Temple? | Rom 14:20 | Curtnsally | 34272 | ||
Paul very much believed, "when in Rome, do as the Romans." He did not think that religious tradition should become a stumbling block to finding Christ. I don't have time to develop this fully, but look at Romans 14... 19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble. 21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother to fall. Also, do a word search on "stumble" in Paul's writing. When Paul preached to the Romans, he was very tolerant of their starting point... and then gently brought them toward Christ. Likewise, when around Jews, he was careful not to throw up a wall which, for them, was impenetrable (ie not holding to certain customs of the faith). Rather, he would teach Christ, and let the sidebar doctrine take care of itself. Of course, Paul taught continually that we are not saved by the law but by grace. Sorry I can't take this further now, but it is an interesting question. Blessings Curt |
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25 | New Testament..God speak to anyone else | Rom 16:25 | Curtnsally | 33894 | ||
God speaks to all Rev 15 4 "Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed." Blessings Curt |
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26 | I fed you with milk, not solid food. | 1 Cor 3:2 | Curtnsally | 33517 | ||
I would confirm what "prayon" said. The verse before gives the clue: 1 Cor 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh, as to infants in Christ. Paul spends most of the 1 Corinthians straightening out their theology and addressing their worldly ways. It seems to me that Paul is insulting them, knocking them off of their high horse. He's saying, "You guys think you're so smart, but I haven't even laid the heavy stuff on you yet. I was waiting for you to grow up a bit, but you haven't. You're not even ready for the heavy stuff now!" (This is the Curt Amplified Version of Scripture! lol) If you read 1 Corinthians with this view in mind, a lot of what Paul says falls into place. Blessings Curt |
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27 | I fed you with milk, not solid food. | 1 Cor 3:2 | Curtnsally | 33598 | ||
I thought of another verse that was similar but clearer as to meaning: Hebrews 5 12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! 13 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. Blessings Curt |
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28 | Muselim Religious | Eph 2:8 | Curtnsally | 34044 | ||
One other thing... the Islamic leaders portray Islam as the religion of the downtrodden in Asia... it is a faith that permits and encourages war against those who are non-believers... whom Islamic leaders blame for the ills of society. It has become the politically correct religion of those who want to rise up against other countries who are successful. We see this within the Arab world with fighting between various countries... the haves and the have nots. With closed societies, theocracies that control the press and harsh penalties to those who would be missionaries for other faiths, is it any wonder we see the Middle East as the most difficult mission field? Blessings Curt |
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29 | Satan's will or God's will | 2 Tim 2:26 | Curtnsally | 31887 | ||
Dear Folks, The clear meaning of the text is that we are to hold each other accountable to God's Word, and by lovingly teaching and correcting each other, we will avoid Satan's snare. Ask yourself this... who's will do you think we are captive to outside of God's Word, and who's will should we aspire to follow? Is this not clear?... particularly when we read individual Scripture in the light of the entire Bible, which is the way we can avoid the misinterpretation of a single Scripture. God repeats Himself so often in Scripture that even dummies like me can figure it out! Best Curt |
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30 | How much should you forgive? | 2 Tim 3:16 | Curtnsally | 31809 | ||
I think we should take our example from Christ who forgives endlessly, while He calls us to holiness. We must be careful not to confuse forgiveness with tolerance of sin, in our own lives and in the lives of others. 2 Tim 3:16 calls us to use Scripture as our measuring stick, not to hurt each other, but to reprove, teach, train, and correct in righteousness... all for the glory of God. We are called to love one another... and sometimes love requires accountability to each other. Forgive, yes... let sin continue unchecked, no. |
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31 | Infallibility of the Bible questioned. | 2 Tim 3:16 | Curtnsally | 31814 | ||
I believe the Bible is the history of God's relationship with man. It contains everything we need to know about God to choose to follow Him or not. In this regard, it is perfect. The accounts were written by men, and are thus subject to the foibles of men. To illustrate this point, let's use your Genesis example. Genesis is clearly not a "how" story. If God wanted to tell us how He created everything in the universe, it would take a lot more than one book. Genesis is, I believe, a "who" story which tells us "God created". This was the message we were to take from the book, and the accounts agree fully on this. If you read the Bible from this perspective (as history of the relationship God and man), you will see story after story of God teaching us and will come to understand the magnitude of our sin, and the tremendous price that Jesus paid to redeem us. God loves you and me. It's an amazing story! Cheers Curt |
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32 | The Bible: Literal, or Symbolic? | 2 Tim 3:16 | Curtnsally | 32213 | ||
Is it possible to be a Calvinist and at the same time a "real-time dispensationalist"? Hank, I think Scripture is used by God in a variety of ways to speak to us. And I think that Scripture sometimes changes for us depending on where we are in life and what God is doing with us. (This is my loose use of the word dispensational, which I liberally take to mean different at different times.) Clearly, I'm having a difficult time explaining this... Over many years of reading Scripture, particularly Old Testament, I find that at times there are messages which pop out that are in the detail of the story. And yet at another time, I will read the same Scripture and find that the broad message of an entire chapter or book stands out. Often, the difference is the place I am at personally, and the work of the Holy Spirit in my life at that time. Scripture is often a combination of actual fact, symbolism and allegory, woven together in ways only God could do. Often it is this very unusual characteristic that reveals to us Scripture's most divine nature. I don't at all think I answered your question. But I am intrigued by it. I find the Bible to be a fascinating book that continues to reveal in new ways. I attribute this to God's inspiration and to the Holy Spirit. If we trust Him and we seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit, then we cannot be wrong in matters of faith, right??? I know I'm never wrong... ask my wife! (or my 13 year old son) lol Cheers Curt |
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33 | EXPLAIN HEBREWS 4:12 WHAT DOES IT MEAN? | Heb 4:12 | Curtnsally | 32672 | ||
Here are some verses about "the Word". I suggest you do a word search for "the word" on Bible Gateway. There are many verses like these. The Bible often explains itself when we look at broad recurring themes. I believe the specific verse Heb 4:12 is referencing the Word as the living God, similar in concept to John 1. Further, I think it amplifies John 1 by indicating that God's Word in Scripture is the divine revelation of God Himself, and that His Word has power over our lives, first in judgment then in grace. I'll let you read more of the verses below and draw your own conclusions... but don't stop there... do the word search and let God paint His own picture. Cheers Curt God, The Word, and Jesus are One: John 1 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. The power of God in word: Matthew 8 16 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. The Word in judgment and grace: Mark 4 13 Then Jesus said to them, "Don't you understand this parable? How then will you understand any parable? 14 The farmer sows the word. 15 Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. 16 Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. 17 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. 18 Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; 19 but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. 20 Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop--thirty, sixty or even a hundred times what was sown." John 5 24 "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. The Word as Offensive Weapon in Spiritual Warfare: Ephesians 6 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the SWORD OF THE SPIRIT, which is the WORD OF GOD. |
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34 | Church on sunday, why? | Heb 10:24 | Curtnsally | 32227 | ||
I go to church on Sunday cause that's when my church is open! On Saturday they scrub the floors, and Lord knows I'm useless for that! Just kidding. Welcome to the faith! Its the greatest adventure you could imagine. Not sure what the precise answer to your question is, so I'll let others take a shot first. Just wanted to say welcome! Cheers Curt |
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35 | how we ofend others with our mouths | James 3:3 | Curtnsally | 33526 | ||
Scripture also uses the concept of spoken words as a metaphor to describe the heart. For example, Matthew 4:4 - Jesus answered, "It is written: "Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." In this case, the Word of God reveals the heart of God. Psalm 59:12 - "For the sins of their mouths, for the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride." Again, their words reveal their heart. Matthew 12:36 - "But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. 37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned." There are many, many similar verses. Words reflect the heart of man. If our words are offensive, our heart is without love... the greatest affront to the greatest gift. Blessings Curt |
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36 | WHAT ARE THE SCRIPTURES?MATT-REV ARE INS | 2 Pet 3:16 | Curtnsally | 33597 | ||
Are the OT Scriptures the Word of God? (You seem to accept this) Was Jesus God? (if you said no, read Isaiah) If you answered yes to both these questions, at a minimum, the recorded word of Jesus' would be Scripture. Jesus refered to the Scriptures that were known to those he was speaking to (OT). That did not mean that the New Covenant would not be recorded. God has always recorded His covenants. Since Malachi is the last book of the OT, wherein does it say that Malachi is the end of Scripture? Since you use the New Testament to argue that it is invalid (a bit circular, would you agree), I suppose its ok for me to use it to suggest that it is valid: John 1 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. 6 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9 The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God-- 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. And the most important: 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. Hmmmm Curt |
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37 | Will unbelievers be raised from Sheol? | Rev 21:8 | Curtnsally | 31765 | ||
We must draw a distinction between "unbelievers" and "those who never heard" of Christ. "Unbeliever" implies those who have heard of Christ and rejected Him. Scripture is clear that these will not inherit the Kingdom. Further, Scripture says, "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse." (Romans 1:20) God reveals Himself in some fashion to all people. It is faith in God that save us from our sin, whether we recognize God in Christ or not. Abraham did not know of Jesus Christ in the literal sense, but Romans 4:3 speaks of Abraham being saved by grace (not works, as was commonly thought in OT times)... "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness." He trusted God for His salvation. We do not know how God reveals Himself, but we know that He does. We also know that Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6) What, therefore, are we to conclude? First, God gives all people an intuitive knowledge of Himself. Second, all people who are saved from human sin are saved only through faith in God's mercy fully the result of Christ's death and resurrection. There is no other means of salvation... Christ paid the price for all sin for all humans who believe and trust in God. God promises that all who believe will be saved. We trust that God's mercy is perfect, and that, just in the case of Abraham, the faith of the believers will be "reckoned to them as righteousness." It is God alone who will determine those humans who are believers. I am reminded of what Jesus said in Mark 10 :25-27... "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, "Who then can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God." |
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