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21 | what does john 14:7 talk about | John 14:7 | Timothy Paul | 70614 | ||
According to The 1599 Geneva Study Bible, "It is plain by this verse that to know God and to see God is the same thing. Now whereas he said before that no man saw God at any time, it is to be understood in this way: without Christ, or were it not through Christ, no man could ever see God, nor ever saw God, at any time: for as Chrysostom says, the Son is a very concise and plain setting forth of the Father’s nature to us." John Gill is a little more analytical, in John Gill's Exposition of the Bible, If ye had known me… Christ having made mention of his Father's house, and of himself, as the way thither, and the way of access to the Father, was willing to inform his disciples better concerning him before his departure from them, which he introduces, saying: "if ye had known me"; that is, more fully and perfectly; for that they knew Christ to be the Son of God, the Saviour of the world, and true Messiah, is certain, though they were not so thoroughly acquainted, as afterwards, with his person, power, and office: ye should have known my Father also; for the knowledge of the Father, and of Christ, go together; he that sees the one, sees the other; he that believes in the one, believes in the other; and the knowledge of both is necessary to eternal life; and as a person increases in the knowledge of the one, so of the other. The disciples had some knowledge of them both, but what was very small and obscure, in comparison of what they afterwards had: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him; some read these words, "henceforwards ye shall know him, and see him"; that is, in a very short time, when the Spirit is poured down from on high upon you, and you have received the gifts of the Holy Ghost, you shall then have an enlarged knowledge both of me and my Father. Others render them, as an exhortation, "henceforward know ye him"; acknowledge the Father in all that I have done, believing that you see the Father in me, and in all my works; though they are rather to be considered as an assertion, declaring, that they then had some knowledge of the Father; "and now ye know him, and", or "because ye have seen him"; in me, who am "the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person". Sorry for taking the easy way out on this, but these venerable men of God can say it much better than I can. Peace and Blessings, Tim |
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22 | pharaoh wouldn't let people go? | Ex 4:21 | Timothy Paul | 70600 | ||
thanks for the verse, the complete answer is in God's righteous Judgement. Can we look at Matthew Henry's Comments on this verse? "That Pharaoh’s obstinacy might be no surprise nor discouragement to (Moses), God tells him before that he would harden his heart. Pharaoh had hardened his own heart against the groans and cries of the oppressed Israelites, and shut up the bowels of his compassion from them; and now God, in a way of righteous judgment, hardens his heart against the conviction of the miracles, and the terror of the plagues. Note, Ministers must expect with many to labour in vain: we must not think it strange if we meet with those who will not be wrought upon by the strongest arguments and fairest reasonings; yet our judgment is with the Lord. "Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible" Originally written in 1706, Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary provides an exhaustive look at nearly every verse in the entire Bible. |
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23 | Accountability ? | Mal 2:7 | Timothy Paul | 70599 | ||
Momma, According to David Guzik, This applies to all believers as priests, but especially to the leaders of God's people. Should we not all be leaders? Jesus said, "Lovest thou me? Feed my sheep"(Jn 21:15-17) Leaders should be people who fear God, who have integrity, fairness, fellowship with God and care for man, and most importantly have ample knowledge of God's word. This is precisely why I enjoy this forum, the increase of knowledge. Verse 7 instructs the priests to "keep knowledge" -not keep it from the people, but keep it for them. These priests were God's "mouthpiece", so to speak and it was an honorable task. The duty of the people under the priest then, is to hear the message and ask questions of the priest, so that any misunderstandings might be cleared up and mistakes should be prevented. Thank you for the opportunity (-: tim David Guzik Study Guide for Malachi Chapter 2 Matthew Henry Commentary on Malachi 2 |
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24 | Can sin enter heaven? | 1 Cor 6:9 | Timothy Paul | 70582 | ||
Remodeled, I would tell anyone who would think otherwise, that, 'All unrighteousness is sin; and every actual sin committed deliberately, and not repented of, effectively denies entrance into God's kingdom of heaven. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Rom 6:23) I would tell anyone that to think that they are able to live for the flesh and yet receive eternal life is to deceive themselves. There are those who feel that they are able to live in sin and then die in Christ, such as the example of the penitent thief. It is true that the wicked deeds done before they accept Christ will not bar them from salvation, but this salvation must be accompanied by repentance and imposed before it is too late. Bless you and your friend, tim |
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25 | What are the three main "views" | Gen 1:1 | Timothy Paul | 70039 | ||
Hi Connie, I am not sure of three views, I'm only aware of creationism and evolutionism. could the third be the big bang theory? which is the beginning of the evolution theory, and I believe, originally proposed by Darwin after being stranded on the Galapagos islands after a shipwreck. Evolution is what is primarily taught in public schools and believe that life formed itself out of matter, then "learned" how to have offspring by itself, then evolved to higher life forms, such as from fish climbing onto dry land and growing lungs and legs. those that believe in the creation theory believe that a higher life form was already in existance and as is told in the beginning, God created heaven and earth My thoughts are, the theory that you subscribe to will affect every decision you will ever make in your life. How do you feel about this? Bless You, tim |
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26 | Advent wreath, what do the candles mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 70036 | ||
mare, another excellent site to search is, http://newadvent.org/ this explains the how and why of candles, among other answers. God Bless, tim |
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27 | Advent wreath, what do the candles mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 70031 | ||
greetings, mare4christ I searched, and could not find the specific answer to your question, but I found two questions and answers that may help you understand the meaning behind the tradition. I found this info at www.americancatholic.org in case you would like to research more thoroughly. Happy hunting, may God Bless your efforts. tim 1) What is the Advent wreath? The Advent wreath is one of our most popular Advent traditions. Its origin is in pre-Christian Germany and Scandinavia where the people gathered to celebrate the return of the sun after the winter solstice. The circular wreath made of evergreens with four candles interspersed represented the circle of the year and the life that endures through the winter. As the days grew longer, people lit candles to offer thanks to the "sun god" for the light. For us, the lighting of the Advent candles represents the promise of the coming of Jesus, the light of the world. To make an Advent wreath, begin with a Styrofoam circle, available at craft shops, and cut four evenly spaced holes into which you will place the four candles. Traditionally there are three purple candles and one rose candle (for the third Sunday), but blue candles can also be used. Purple reminds us to turn our hearts toward God; rose is a color of joy. Place fresh evergreen branches over the Styrofoam. Replace them when they dry out in order to preserve the symbolism of the vitality of God's love. Encourage children to participate as they are able, by gathering branches, placing the candles and so on. 2) Why is the rose-colored candle lit on the third Sunday of Advent? The third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday because in Latin, the first words of the opening antiphon for that day’s Mass are "Gaudete in Domino semper" ("Rejoice in the Lord always"). On this Sunday rose-colored vestments are permitted and the rose-colored candle is lit as a reminder that we are called to rejoice. |
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28 | What is the longest book of the Bible | Psalm | Timothy Paul | 70021 | ||
The Center of the Bible This is pretty strange or odd how it worked out this way. Even if you are not religious you should read this. What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? Answer - Psalms 117 What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Answer - Psalms 119 Which chapter is in the center of the Bible? Answer - Psalms 118 Fact: There are 594 chapters before Psalms 118 Fact: There are 594 chapters after Psalms 118 Add these numbers up and you get 1188. What is the center verse in the Bible? Answer - Psalms 118:8 Does this verse say something significant about God's perfect will for our lives? The next time someone says they would like to find God's perfect will for their lives and that they want to be in the center of His will, just send them to the center of His Word! Psalms 118:8 (NKJV) -- "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man." Now isn't that odd how this worked out (or was God in the center of it)? Amen and Bless You all ! tim |
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29 | what was the | Matthew | Timothy Paul | 69926 | ||
dltlshines,Back in the day, according to Matthew Henry, "to call a man a Nazarene was to treat him with contempt. No good was to be expected from such a man and no respect is due him." Matthew Henry was a 17th and early 18th Century minister of the Gospel in Chester, England, and died in 1714. You can read more from him at, blueletterbible.org Isaiah 53:3 reads, "He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were [our] faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not." Now this is what I found in Easton's Bible dictionary, under Nazarene: Nazarene: This epithet ( Gr. Nazaraios) is applied to Christ only once ( Mat 2:23). In all other cases the word is rendered "of Nazareth" ( Mar 1:24; 10:47; 14:67, etc.). When this Greek designation was at first applied to our Lord, it was meant simply to denote the place of his residence. In course of time the word became a term of reproach. Thus the word "Nazarene" carries with it an allusion to those prophecies which speak of Christ as "despised of men" ( Isa 53:3). Some, however, think that in this name there is an allusion to the Hebrew _netser_, which signifies a branch or sprout. It is so applied to the Messiah ( Isa 11:1), i.e., he whom the prophets called the _Netse_, the "Branch." I hope this information helps. Peace and Blessings, Tim |
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30 | Is the Work of Christ Sufficient? | Rom 6:23 | Timothy Paul | 68314 | ||
Thank-You, Robert for an excellent reminder, one that we should all be regardful of each and every day. Please allow me to share w/you some personal observations, to wit. You mention that Christ has performed the Ultimate Price. This is a profound statement in itself, saying that nothing can be added to this price without taking away from the value of it. So if we were to say that there is something that we must do, in effect we are saying that Christ's Sacrifice, in our mind, is incomplete and inadequate for our purpose, at least without the enlargement that our own works might add. This is an insult to God, in my mind, one that puts us on an equal or higher plane than the throne where He dwells. I agree that that which is given is a gift, a gift we can neither earn nor deserve. Let me put it all into one other perspective, If I were to take everything that I have ever owned in my entire life, all at once, -all my eggs in one basket, so to speak, and spend this total, in one lump sum as a single purchace price for a single item, I am convinced that I would be willing to do anything at all, within the scope of my power to make sure that I would be able to hold onto that one precious thing and ensure that no one could take it away, and that no harm could ever befall my prize. Thank you for allowing me to address you on this subject, may God Bless you and yours. tim |
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31 | Do you own a TNIV? | 2 Sam 21:19 | Timothy Paul | 68160 | ||
Dear justme, I have some experience with a NIV, as it was the required translation for a correspondance course that I took. The course and the NIV were both exceptional, then I met a proponent of the KJV who was a little too outspoken. This man showed me many differences between the KJV and the NIV, which have since led me to treat many "newer translaions" with due caution. Since most of us know of the story where David kills Goliath, Yet, for instance, the above verse in the KJV reads, And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim, a Bethlehemite, slew [the brother of] Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear [was] like a weaver's beam. I hope this helps you, without trying to stir up contention, for I truly do like the NIV for reading purposes. Bless You, Tim |
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32 | Shall or Will? | Ps 119:48 | Timothy Paul | 67098 | ||
Belyn, Thank you for the question that has prompted me to study and learn much about our Lord's inspired word. Your question got me to thinking, about how to get past the translations and find out how the original authors intentions were meant to be read. I found a good site that I would like to share with you, and a brief description follows. http://bible.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Hebrew/ Using the Lexicons: The Hebrew Lexicon has been designed to help the user understand the original text of the Bible. By using the Strong's version of the Bible, the user can gain a deeper knowledge of the passage being studied. 'Crosswalk' has many other references available that are linked to this site. Thank you again for helping me to find these valuable tools, may God Bless you. Tim |
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33 | The Catholic church | Acts 20:28 | Timothy Paul | 66498 | ||
Greetings, and thanx for the provocative question. I offer my apologies as well. Trouble is there is hardly room here to begin to answer your query, posed as it is. May I suggest you go to (ewtn.org), a great web site for Catholics, to answer many of your questions about this universal faith. I sincerely hope you find your question answered. God Bless, Tim |
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34 | Freewill offerings of the mouth? | Eph 5:8 | Timothy Paul | 66495 | ||
Hi Ray, It is always a pleasure to receive a Heartfelt Posting from your desk (o: To answer your question, "what could be thought of..." I would like to refer you to some explication on God's Word From my favorite commentator, Matthew Henry, who tells us, concerning Psa 119:108, "Two things we are here taught to pray for, in reference to our religious performances: 1.) Acceptance of them. This we must aim at in all we do in religion, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of the Lord. What David here earnestly prays for the acceptance of are the free-will-offerings, not of his purse, but of his mouth, his prayers and praises. The calves of our lips (Hos. 14:2), the fruit of our lips (Heb. 1:15), these are the spiritual offerings which all Christians, as spiritual priests, must offer to God; and they must be free-will-offerings, for we must offer them abundantly and cheerfully, and it is this willing mind that is accepted. The more there is of freeness and willingness in the service of God the more pleasing it is to him. 2.) Assistance in them: Teach me thy judgments. We cannot offer any thing to God which we have reason to think he will accept of, but what he is pleased to instruct us in the doing of; and we must be as earnest for the grace of God in us as for the favour of God towards us." -Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Entire Bible Peace and Charis, Tim |
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35 | Is Gabriel the one who told Joseph? | Ps 139:13 | Timothy Paul | 66479 | ||
Remodeled, Thank-you for an interesting question. However fearfully and wonderfully we mortals are made, we can only imagine how much more wonderously so should the Son of God be formed in the womb of a virgin. Yes Gabriel could very well be the one to deliver the news, but on this point the Bible remains silent. There are actually 4 times the angel of the Lord appears to Joseph, but not one time is the name of the angel mentioned: Matt 1:20 Matt 1:24 Matt 2:13 Matt 2:19 As Matthew is relating to us the account of the birth of our Lord and Savior, the one thing that is clear to me is that the incarnation of Christ is something to be held in reverence and adored, and, as the Bible is silent on this point, our gracious Lord has given us all the information that He felt necessary. The book of Matthew gives us more info than the good doctor Luke concerning this subject, but please accept my apologies on not being able to answer your question to the letter. Peace, Tim |
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36 | Does "the kingdom" end before "forever"? | 1 Cor 15:24 | Timothy Paul | 65680 | ||
P.A. Van B., nice question, but I think the kingdom that is referred to as not lasting forever might possibly be the Mediatorial kingdom? Where Christ is the Mediator between man and God, because He is both in fact, man and God. This will come to an end, but the Kingdom of God will not, as testified to in the following verses: 2 Samuel 7:13; He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. Psalm 45:6; Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. Psalm 16:11; You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Daniel 4:3; How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; his dominion endures from generation to generation. Luke 1:33; and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end." |
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37 | John5:31-47 | Gen 3:15 | Timothy Paul | 65669 | ||
Hi, sweet, the story of Jesus is the Greatest story ever told, and as we study scripture we discover that Jesus is in the entire theme of the whole Bible. Jesus appears in Genesis as the promised one who the Father will send to save us. First off, by being the one that will crush the serpent's head. Moses writes in Exodus about how God brings His people back to Him again and again. He illustrates how imperfect people can know the God who loves them perfectly and completely. In Exodus, as later in the gospel record of Jesus' sacrifice, God went to astonishing lengths to reach those He loved. When Jesus offered Himself on the cross as the final sacrifice for the sins of humanity, He fulfilled everything that God had intended when He set up the system of animal sacrifices as an aroma pleasing to the Lord (Leviticus 1:9) In Numbers, it is reasonable to conclude that God the Son may have stepped in at a critical time for the young nation of Israel, as it prepared to enter the Land of Promise. Many scholars believe that Jesus, as "the angel of the Lord" blocked the path before Balaam and his donkey He confronted the false prophet Balaam, changed Balaam's words and through Balaam blessed the Israelites rather than cursing them (Num 22:22-35) In a prophecy that would be fulfilled ultimately in the coming of the Messianic ruler, Balaam predicted that a "star would come out of Jacob (Num 24:17) In Deuterotomy God promised that a prophet would appear "from among the Israelites own brothers" and that His purpose would be to finish what God had begun through Moses (Deu 18:15) Moses predicted a future prophet with divine authority, and God promised to put His own words into the mouth of that prophet (Deu 18:18) To answer your (very good) question, I turned to the KNOWING JESUS STUDY BIBLE Zondervan,1999 |
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38 | money? | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 65180 | ||
Dave, I find you as a young man with many pertinant questions and this inquisitiveness is very healthy for you. So let me teach something to you that I wish someone could have brought to me when I was your age and just starting my working man's life. Whenever you recieve some money, a good saving plan would be to divide it into thirds. One third goes into long term saving, something that you want to never deduct from, except for an extremely important purchase. One third goes into short term savings, that you can spend when you get enough for a planned purchase. say, a car, bike, or maybe Christmas presents. The other third you are free to spend as you immediately see fit. this is a reward for earning the money and helps you not become discouraged as you learn the value of the dollar. I hope this helps, God Bless you my young brother. tim |
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39 | sex? | Phil 4:6 | Timothy Paul | 65174 | ||
No, my young friend I would say not, (the sex is not necessarily bad, but the anxiety may be)For to have too much anxiety in our lives is showing God that we do not trust His will for our lives, and we make ourselves out to be unfit for His service. However it is human nature and perfectly natural to have these feelings. And since God created us, He knows exactly what we are made of and how we feel about everything. So, sexuality is a natural, God-given desire. God, in His infinite wisdom, gave us the gift of sex and designed it to be a wholesome aspect of a marriage relationship as a means to populate the earth. So God should always be our guide in the use of this unique and wonderful gift. We all are aware that sexual temptations are hard to ignore and difficult to overcome, since they are part of the normal desires of our flesh.Remember, these feelings were given to us by God. Sex was created by God to populate the earth and He made it a pleasurable way to express the love between a husband and wife. But! sex must be limited to the marriage relationship to avoid hurting ourself, our relationship with others, and most important, our relationship with God. Real lasting happiness can only come when we decide to trust in God completely and develop patience as we wait for His plan to unfold in our lives. The real danger here would be to doubt that God knows us, loves us, and wants what is best for us. Then, we may resent His plan and timing, and carelessly pursue sexual activity without His blessing. Remain Strong, and know that He is Lord. Peace, tim |
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40 | Heart and mind | Ps 26:2 | Timothy Paul | 65168 | ||
Dear Eagle11, They are both to be exercised (along with the soul) in the display of our love for God. See, Matt. 22:37,Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." The companion verses are,Mark 12:30 and Luke 10:27 |
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