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21 | How do you avoid negative satan. | Phil 4:8 | WalkingTalkingBible | 127133 | ||
Hi Sweetee, these verses came to mind when I read your request 2 Corinthians 10:4-6: "(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled." Another is James 4:7: "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." Ephesians 6:12-18 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;" Isaiah 26:3: "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." Do these help? WalkingTalkingBible |
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22 | What is the purpose behind "offerings"? | Luke 21:1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 127128 | ||
Hi IBLONG2GOD, under the new covenant, the offering is a sacrifice, or gift. WalkingTalkingBible |
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23 | 1Peter 2:1 | Matthew | WalkingTalkingBible | 125895 | ||
Hi Natalyi, I dealt with this situation personally with family members. I found that once I stopped quoting the Bible for every word that came out of their mouths (that's how I got this name!) and for every situation they experienced, they started to pay attention to me. What got their attention was the way I handled myself in adversities, they saw how faithful I was to God, and most of all, they couldn't understand why I am happy all the time. (I owe it all to Jesus!) He said to let our lights shine. This doesn't mean that we have to stop witnessing verbally, but let your life be a witness - how you conduct yourself as a child of God. I believe that this is the reason why we are to study to show ourselves approved to God, only He knows when a soul is ready to receive His word through you. When I was baptized with the Holy Ghost, He led me to first, have a genuine relationship with Himself, and second, to fully submit to Him, that way, when I witness, I wasn't "casting pearls" or just "a voice in the wilderness," neither was I speaking of myself, I was just a vessel used by God. Be encouraged, although the people seem stubborn, you have planted some good seeds. What I would say (if I was led to do so) to someone that say the things in your post is 1) God wants to be first in your life. He will take care of you. "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew (6:33) 2) Be thankful for what you have and don't be greedy. "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content." (1 Timothy 6:8) Don't stop verbally witnessing (as led by the Holy Spirit), when they complain, you say, 'How do can I help?' Remember Jesus said that if they don't receive your word, shake the dust off. However, keep praying for them and please keep loving them because that's what draw soul - His love. I'm dealing with someone very close to me now who knows about paying tithes, but refuses with a bunch of excuses. I see this person in all kinds of financial trouble, home falling apart, losing in all areas of life. But this person has to make a choice for herself. All I can do is what God leads me to do, and that's pray and continue to love. Believe it or not, these are much more powerful than Bible verses. Remember, they are spiritually blind and cannot see what you see. Show them the way with your life which shines the Light of Jesus. Don't count them as lost, you may be the sower, someone else will water, but God gives the increase! I hope this helps you. WalkingTalkingBible |
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24 | Nailing down John 3:16 | John 3:16 | WalkingTalkingBible | 125855 | ||
Hi Huron, yes, "the world" does mean mankind. "Whoever" is anyone who "believes" in Him, believing being the qualifying factor. When I first studied this verse, I asked God 'how could all these people say they BELIEVE yet still practice sin?' First, He revealed to me the true meaning of believe: instead of "believe" or "belief" meaning "what one feels or thinks is right," "believe" means to "fully commit to," "to trust," and "to accept." Now when I plugged those meanings into John 3:16 where believe is, I got a very clear understanding. Everyone has the same choice to make on whether they want to be saved or not - God doesn't value one soul over another - salvation is open to all. However, not all who profess to be believers are true because they disqualify themselves by unbelief in which they continue to practice sin. "the one who practices sin is of the devil;" 1 John 3:8a (NASB) WalkingTalkingBible |
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25 | Playing Cards | NT general Archive 1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 125045 | ||
Hi, nakia1980, the answer that prayon gave to your other question concerning music also goes for this one. While reading your questions, some verses come to mind: "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Romans 12:2 and "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17 It seems that the Church (Body of Christ) is struggling to draw and satisfy souls who are not really born again. God calls for a holy nation - one that's separated (sanctified) in views, thoughts, and actions. The Church shouldn't have to stoop to worldly activities to draw and keep souls, the Light of Jesus is enough. He says, "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." John 12:32 (on the cross as well in the hearts of believers). As Christians, we are to glorify God in all that we do. We are to acknowledge Him in all our ways. Also, He wants praise from the sun up until the sun down. I said all that to say, if God can get the glory from you playing cards, play on. If God can get the well deserved praise as you listen to your music, listen on. If these are things you used to do before you were born again, avoid them. The enemy is trying to draw you back. When you are born again, instead of feeling that you can't do things, you find that there are things that you don't want to do. The Holy Ghost will lead you to fun things to do while maintaining your sanctification if you're willing. Thank you for your questions, they really made me do a self exam. WalkingTalkingBible |
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26 | Presenting symptoms: demon possession | Mark 9:17 | WalkingTalkingBible | 124598 | ||
Hi, Levi L, to a carnal minded person, there is no other explanation for physical and medical sicknesses but to say that it is caused by a virus, bacterium, or genetic disorder. If a 21st century boy went to a medical practitioner with those symptoms, it would be diagnosed as epilepsy or something like that. Where did epilepsy come from? The disciples couldn't help the boy (hit a brick wall) - perhaps they needed to fast and pray (Mark 9:29). For those walking by faith, there first, the responsibility to walk upright, and second, there is an enemy that oppresses in all kinds of ways. When Jesus healed the man that was paralyzed, He said, "your sins be forgiven you (Luke 5:20). Sin gives the enemy permission to come into the lives of people (Romans 6:16; 2 Timothy 2:26). Gehazi's heart was not right - he would've told the woman to go away if Elisha hadn't been there (2 Kings 4:27). 2 Kings 5 tells us where Gehazi's heart was. I'm not saying every sickness is caused by sin, but everything natural (good or bad) has a spiritual source. WalkingTalkingBible |
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27 | I'm guessing, cause they're his disciple | NT general Archive 1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 123857 | ||
". . . but some doubted. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:" Matthew 28:17b, 19 "And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not. And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them." Mark 16:11, 13 "And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. . . Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. . . And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? . . . And he took it, and did eat before them . . . And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. . . but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." Luke 24:11, 39, 41, 43, and 47 The disciples were having a problem believing that Jesus had resurrected. These verses (above) are from the other three Gospels and are parallel to John 20:18-23. "He breathed on them" showing them that He was not a ghost, but alive again. In Luke's account, He ate fish and honeycomb, and told them to touch Him, to show that He had resurrected. WalkingTalkingBible |
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28 | What is it about the Gospel? | 2 Tim 1:12 | WalkingTalkingBible | 123846 | ||
Hi, Aixen7z4, the apostle Paul was persecuted by those Jews (Pharisees and Sadducees) who didn't accept Jesus as the Messiah and those who were against the teaching of (His) resurrection (Matthew 22:23; Acts 17:18,32). Paul was a Pharisee and the son of a Pharisee, who not only persecuted the followers of Christ, but had them exiled, put into prison, and killed, until He was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost (Acts 9). "Gospel" and "shame" do not seem to belong in the same sentence, but think of Christians (the real ones) today: how often does one spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to the unsaved? All of a sudden, they get scared to say something - maybe for fear of rejection or embarrassment. I wonder how many Christians would even openly confess Christ (even with bumber stickers, wearing crosses and T-shirts) if they knew that someone wanted to kill them or put them in prison if they mentioned His name? This is the shame Paul was talking about. He could've easily chosen to close his mouth and hide because so many wanted him silenced - even to death. Paul, regardless of what he was suffering by spreading an unpopular message, continued steadfastly in faith, doing the work of God, and was one of God's chosen used to lay the foundation of the Church. He is our example of how to walk in faith in times when we are led to witness, win souls, or spread the goodness of God - boldly! As it was mentioned to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:7, we (true believers) were not given the spirit of fear. "Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." (Mark 8:38) Does this help any? WalkingTalkingBible |
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29 | Biblical - women preachers/teachers??? | 1 Tim 2:12 | WalkingTalkingBible | 123552 | ||
I had this question in the past and have been taught and led the same way kalos explained it - a woman is to be submissive to her husband. WalkingTalkingBible |
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30 | Jesus and the father - different wills? | John 6:38 | WalkingTalkingBible | 123272 | ||
No other verses support that Jesus has a different will than God - Jesus is God! Like you said, there are theories - from the minds of humans and not God. First, I want to say that if the skeptic is not asking you this question with the purpose of conversion, don't bother. One must first understand that Jesus is the Word of God in the flesh (John 1:1,14). He was both human and divine. We, as humans, have our own will. Jesus, Who is our perfect example, shows us that we are to do the will of God and not our own will - if you want eternal life with God. Just like Jesus was water baptized. Why? To fulfill all righteousness - He's our example to follow (Matthew 3:13-17). 1 Timothy 3:16 says, "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory." Who was manifested in the flesh? God was! Isaiah 9:6 says, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." What shall the Son's name be called? The mighty God! The everlasting Father! God is our Savior and His saving name is Jesus! WalkingTalkingBible |
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31 | Does God want the NT or OT reflected? | Matt 22:40 | WalkingTalkingBible | 123208 | ||
Hi, Rowdy. What do you mean when you use "reflected?" (Sorry for that first post) WalkingTalkingBible |
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32 | Does God want the NT or OT reflected? | Matt 22:40 | WalkingTalkingBible | 123205 | ||
Hi, Rowdy. What do you mean when use say, "reflected?" WalkingTalkingBible |
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33 | Determining when an answer is received | Bible general Archive 2 | WalkingTalkingBible | 122852 | ||
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34 | Determining when an answer is received | Bible general Archive 2 | WalkingTalkingBible | 122851 | ||
Hi, Aba, along with the responses that EdB and Angel have given, I would say that it is important to wait patiently for God to answer. "Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass." Psalm 37:7 Also, what we ask for must be in the will of God (I'm not saying that you're asking for something outside of God's will). "And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:" 1 John 5:14 Remember that the promises that God has for us already exists. We have to be prepared to receive them. Check out the children of Israel, they were promised the land flowing with milk and honey, but they could not receive that promise in their current condition. That's why they were in the wilderness for forty years - for preparation. So, be encouraged that whatever you've asked of God, He's preparing you to receive it. While you're waiting, ask God to examine you, to see if you're possessing something (spiritually or naturally) that may be hindering your blessing. Do not doubt! Stand, steadfastly, on the Word of God. "For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord." James 1:6b-7 Finally, thank Him because by faith, you know it's done. If doubt comes to mind, thank Him. If you get weary while waiting on your answer, thank Him, in all things, give thanks. This will keep you in faith and from doubting. WalkingTalkingBible |
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35 | A spirit of timidity? | NT general Archive 1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 122798 | ||
Hi, Ray, thanks! No, I don't think the Word is an it (no way!!). You are right, I should've said, "the devil knows what the *word says but he will not put *it into action!" Thanks for catching that and thanks also for the verses. I do believe the Holy Spirit proceeds from God (and is God). I haven't studied 2 Corinthians 1:22 so I'll have to get back with you on the idea of the holy spirit as a down payment. WalkingTalkingBible |
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36 | What is the meaning of unleavened bread? | Ex 12:1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 122385 | ||
Unleaven bread is a symbol for sin. 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, "Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth." Unleaven bread goes back to the first Passover meal (Exodus 12). The Hebrews were told to "eat it in haste" (the lamb, bread, and herbs). Naturally, it takes time for bread to rise with yeast (leaven) as an ingredient. The leaven symbolizes sin as a hinderance to being "passed over" from the judgment of God. They were to eat "with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand" (verse 11). This signifies being prepared to move instantly on the word of God. WalkingTalkingBible |
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37 | Spirit/spirit?Is Spirit given or spirit? | NT general Archive 1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 122332 | ||
Hi, Ray! Acts 8:18 - 19 would be "Spirit," because it talks about the Holy Ghost Himself 1 Timothy 4:14 and (I assume you meant) 2 Timothy 1:6 would be "spiritual gift" because those speak of something from God The Holy Spirit (God Himself) is a gift - Acts 2:38 spiritual gifts are from the Spirit (God) - 1 Corinthians 12 God is a Spirit (John 4:24) and He is holy, but when describing Him as being holy and a spirit, it would be Holy Spirit. (I almost confused myself!) WalkingTalkingBible |
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38 | can a baby sin | Bible general Archive 2 | WalkingTalkingBible | 122179 | ||
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" - Romans 3:23 "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin." - James 4:17 WalkingTalkingBible |
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39 | Joseph's mother's name? | Genesis | WalkingTalkingBible | 122178 | ||
Joseph's (and Benjamin's) mother's name is Rachel - Genesis 35:24. WalkingTalkingBible |
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40 | WTB, If b/c is Biblical go and do it | NT general Archive 1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 122130 | ||
Hi, Searcher56, Matthew 16:19 says, "And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." Mark 16:17-18 says, "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." A child of God is to walk in the Spirit which is to be lead of the Holy Ghost in all that we do. You speak as if you think of "casting out devils, (demons in our language)" to be 1)a ministry only needed in Haiti and 2)as if this ministry is some magical show. The Holy Ghost gives power to discern spirits and He also gives power to handle spirits. The Holy Ghost, who is God, also gives wisdom on what to do with spirits. If the Holy Ghost leads me to go to Haiti, I will, but I think there are enough DEVILS here in the U.S. to deal with. WalkingTalkingBible |
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