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21 | Can Christians live a sinless life? | Rom 1:1 | Morant61 | 237755 | ||
Greetings! There are many different views on this subject! I happen to be a part of the Church of the Nazarene and we believe in entire sanctification. There are several keys to understanding this topic (at least from my perspective): 1) No one can live a sinless life apart from Christ! Therefore, your point about not needing Jesus to die for us would not be valid. A victorious life is only possible because Christ died for us. :-) 2) There is a difference between what is possible and what is actual. Those who believe in the possibility of living without sin recognize that sin is still possible. There is a sense in which this whole topic is a matter of semantics, but there is an important distinction that needs to be made. Do we really believe that Christ has dealt with sin? Consider the following verses: Rom. 6:2, 6:6-7, 6:12, 6:22, 8:9, Gal. 5:16. How I understand these verses is that there has been a real change in our nature once the Holy Spirit comes to dwell within us. Sin is no longer our master. Now, we have a choice. As long as we are led by the Spirit, we will not sin. But, as soon as we cease being led by the Spirit, we can and will sin. So, is sinlessness possible? Yes! Is it likely? Not really? But, we should make every effort to be led by the Spirit and live holy lives, and not use our humanity as an excuse to sin. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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22 | Mark 7:19. Confusion | Mark 7:19 | Morant61 | 237753 | ||
Greetings Bubblehead! The Greek text of Mark 7:19 ends with the following phrase: 'making clean all meat' the transliterated text would be: 'katharizwn panta ta bromata' This phrase is viewed as an explanatory comment added by the author and not a continuation of the quote by Jesus. The NASB translates this phrase as 'Thus He declared all foods clean', but literally it simply says 'making all meat clean.' I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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23 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | Bible general Archive 4 | Morant61 | 237716 | ||
Greetings FytRobert! As a pastor, I would like to tackle this question. It is only proper (and legal) for a pastor to receive gifts or donations if those funds were designated by the giver for that purpose or if the governing body of the congregation has designated those funds for that purpose. A pastor cannot simply take money from an offering. But, if that money has been designated for that purpose, then if would ethical to receive it. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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24 | SEEKING FOR THE TRUTH | Hebrews | Morant61 | 237714 | ||
Greetings FytRobert! Read Hebrews 7-10! This passage of Scripture explains that we are now under a new covenant and that the old requirements of the Law are no longer in force. This is why we no longer offer up burnt offerings - they are no longer needed. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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25 | Who is that deceiving spirit? | 2 Chr 18:21 | Morant61 | 237712 | ||
Greetings! In his commentary, Albert Barnes suggests that this entire vision is meant as a parable, not as a record of an historical event. The context of the passage suggest that he is correct. For instance, we know that God does not lie. Secondly, the angel in the account is supposed to succeed in deceiving the King, yet here Micaiah is telling the King God's whole plan and ruining the lie. Therefore, it seems more likely that the vision was meant to let the king know that his false prophets were lying to him and allow him the opportunity to listen to the truth. Unfortunately, the king still would not listen. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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26 | expecting for kind answer. | Gen 49:27 | Morant61 | 237605 | ||
Greetings! This prophecy most likely refers to the future military prowess of the tribe of Benjamin. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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27 | expecting for kind answer. | Gen 46:34 | Morant61 | 237603 | ||
Greetings! Gen. 46:34 provides the answer to this question. Shepherds were detested by the Egyptians and forced to live away from the rest of the Egyptians in Goshen. This also served the added purpose of keeping the people of Israel separate from the Egyptians, thus allowing them to retain their culture and faith. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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28 | expecting for kind answer. | Gen 49:11 | Morant61 | 237601 | ||
Greetings! The whole prophecy here just seems to indicate that Judah would be financially blessed with lifestock and crops. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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29 | expecting for kind answer. | Ex 4:24 | Morant61 | 237599 | ||
Greetings! No one knows for sure, but it seems likely from this passage that God was angry with Moses for not circumcising his son, probably because his wife did not want him to do so. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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30 | expecting for kind answer. | Ex 12:8 | Morant61 | 237597 | ||
Greetings! Like the question about Leaven, this was another direct command of God and served to remind the people of Israel of their hurried flight from Egypt. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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31 | expecting for kind answer. | Ex 12:14 | Morant61 | 237595 | ||
Greetings! Not to be a smart-alex, but the answer is because God said not to! ;-) The Passover feast was meant as a memorial for the flight from Egypt. By not using leaven, the people of Israel were reminding of the haste with which they left Egypt. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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32 | expecting for kind answer. | Ex 22:4 | Morant61 | 237593 | ||
Greetings! Scripture does not tell us why, but the double restitution was most likely meant as a punishment for theft and as a disincentive to theft. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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33 | expecting for kind answer. | Ex 28:42 | Morant61 | 237591 | ||
Greetings! This was an issue of modesty. To put it into today's language, God was telling them that when they served in the temple that they needed to wear underwear. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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34 | expecting for kind answer. | Judg 8:1 | Morant61 | 237589 | ||
Greetings! The Ephraimites were offended that Gideon did not ask them to help out in his battle. Their pride was offended. When Gideon complimented their accomplishments, their wounded pride was healed. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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35 | expecting for kind answer. | 2 Sam 15:8 | Morant61 | 237587 | ||
Greetings! Absalom went to Hebron because he promised that he would - See 2 Sam. 15:8. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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36 | expecting for kind answer. | Jer 15:10 | Morant61 | 237585 | ||
Greetings! Jeremiah isn't discussing the relative merits or disadvantages of loaning or borrowing money. He is simply alluding to the fact that when money is loaned or borrowed, relationships tend to sour. Since he had done neither, he is asking why the people were upset with him. Of course, the answer is that as a prophet, he was calling the people to repentance, and they didn't like it. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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37 | expecting for kind answer. | Num 35:2 | Morant61 | 237583 | ||
Greetings! Actually, the Lord commanded the Israelites to provide the Levites with land - see Num. 35:2 Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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38 | expecting for kind answer. | 1 Sam 20:30 | Morant61 | 237581 | ||
Greetings! No, David and Jonathan were not homosexual. If you read the entire chapter, you will notice that Saul was planning on killing David, and Jonathan was helping him escape. This is why Saul was angry with Jonathan. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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39 | expecting for kind answer. | Gen 38:7 | Morant61 | 237579 | ||
Greetings! Scripture does not specifically say of what wickedness Er was guilty, but it must have been something significant to deserve immediate death. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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40 | What doesIsaiah 49:16 means? | Is 49:16 | Morant61 | 236941 | ||
Greetings Ken! No one is sure what kind of mark the Lord is alluding to in this verse. Several suggestions have been made. 1) It could have been some sort of puncture in the hands to indicate zeal for the temple. There is evidence that pilgrims to Jerusalem did something like this to indicate their love for the temple. 2) It could refer to some sort of drawing on the hand to indicate something that one does not want to forget. It would be similar to us writing a phone number on our hands. 3) It could have referred to blueprints for the temple. Either way, the message is clear - the Lord has not forgotten His people - see vv. 14-15. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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