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21 | once saved always saved | Bible general Archive 3 | Wild Olive Shoot | 188199 | ||
You used to be saved??? Who saved you? How do you know you were saved? WOS |
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22 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | Wild Olive Shoot | 188220 | ||
Matt 6:33, The following site may be of some help. http://www.gotquestions.org/Satan-power.html NEB is the New English Bible. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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23 | ADOPTING BLACK BABIES | Bible general Archive 3 | Wild Olive Shoot | 188595 | ||
Dear Marcel, I pray the following is helpful. Galatians 3:26-29: 26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. "For ye are all one in Christ Jesus - You are all equally accepted through the Lord Jesus Christ; or you are all on the same level, and entitled to the same privileges in your Christian profession. Bond and free, male and female, Jew and Greek, are admitted to equal privileges, and are equally acceptable before God. And the church of God, no matter what may be the complexion, the country, the habits, or the rank of its members, is one. Every man, on whom is the image and the blood of Christ, is a brother to every other one who bears that image, and should be treated accordingly. What an influence would be excited in the breaking up of the distinctions of rank and caste among people; what an effect in abolishing the prejudice on account of color and country, if this were universally believed and felt!" - Albert Barnes Stand in His grace, WOS |
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24 | Whats the point? | Bible general Archive 2 | Wild Olive Shoot | 150704 | ||
Katebote, I’ve read your profile in which you state: “I'm just someone looking for a little more than Faith to believe the Bible is really the word of our Creator.” And: “It only seems appropriate givin the time we live in to have a little more than just Faith in order to believe in something”! Read Hebrews 11. Faith is what you need. WOS |
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25 | is masturbation a sin? | Bible general Archive 2 | Wild Olive Shoot | 154633 | ||
johnny-b, Yonose gave you a pretty good answer. For more, see the following: http://www.gotquestions.org/masturbation-sin.html WOS |
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26 | CHOOSING TO REJECT JESUS | Bible general Archive 2 | Wild Olive Shoot | 154749 | ||
Who is there among us who does not desire to come to God in heaven? Lives there a man with soul so dead that he has no pantings for another and a better world? Is there a heart so seared that it never longs to be at rest—an eye so blind that it never looks into the hereafter, and a soul so stolid that it never leaps with exulting spirit, in the prospect of a world of joy and happiness? The wild untutored savage of the woods looks to another world, and when some beloved one is buried, he lights a fire upon the grave, to light the spirit through the dreary shades of death, that it may find its way to paradise; and then he sits upon the grave, when the fire is quenched, and days of the spirit that is gone, and hopes for it that it has gone to the kingdom of the blessed, to the land of the hereafter. Never is he content, unless he hopes that the spirit of his beloved one is gone to a better land. And shall it be imagined that any of us who are living in a Christian country are shutting our eyes to the future, and never think of looking beyond the grave there are many here—nay, all of us are longing for another and a better world. O world of woe, what wert thou, if thou wert not a stepping-stone to a world of bliss? O land of graves and shrouds, of pick-axe and of spade, what wert thou if we did not dive through thee into the land of light? O vale of tears, what wert thou, if it were not that thou art the pathway to the mountain of transfiguration? O valley of Baca, filled with tears of sorrow, till the pools thereof are overflowing! what wert thou, if thou didst not lead to the tabernacles of our God, the peaceful sanctuary in which we hope to dwell? But there is no way to heaven, whatever our hopes may be, but through Christ. O spirit of man, there is no way to the gates of pearl but through the bleeding side of Jesus. These are the gates of paradise—these bleeding wounds. If thou wouldst find thy way to God's bright throne, find first thy way to Jesus' shameful cross; if thou wouldst know the way to happiness, tread in that path of misery which Jesus trod. What! attempt another way? Man, art thou mad enough to think that thou canst rend the posts, and bars, and gates of heaven from their perpetual places, and force thy way by thy created strength? The arm of God shall dash thee down to the nethermost pit. – C. H. Spurgeon Christ will be the Finisher of that of which he is the Author or Beginner; if he have prepared the place for us, he will prepare us for it. Christ is the sinner's Way to the Father and to heaven, in his person as God manifest in the flesh, in his atoning sacrifice, and as our Advocate. He is the Truth, as fulfilling all the prophecies of a Saviour; believing which, sinners come by him the Way. He is the Life, by whose life-giving Spirit the dead in sin are quickened. Nor can any man draw nigh God as a Father, who is not quickened by Him as the Life, and taught by Him as the Truth, to come by Him as the Way. – Matthew Henry Romans 1:18-20 (NIV) 18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20For 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. Matthew 7:13,14(NASB) 13"Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14"For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. WOS |
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27 | BIBLE (mens ) FAULTS | Bible general Archive 2 | Wild Olive Shoot | 155296 | ||
I get the sense that the forum may believe that obi is a member of LDS??? I would have debate that because I'm sure he hasn't read or is unaware of what his beloved Mr. Smith wrote on respect of others in his "Gospel Doctrine". Surely if he is promoting that his church is the true church and that obedience is a requirement for salvation, he would at least abide in it's doctrine and show respect to others which evidence very clears shows, is lacking. Not a very good example obi, in any case. Definitely not a Christian example seeing that you all have argued that you are really Christians so long and so hard. I pray you’ll recognize your error and repent. WOS |
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28 | who is ahaz? | OT general | Wild Olive Shoot | 188885 | ||
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary Ahaz Possessor. (1.) A grandson of Jonathan (1Ch_8:35; 1Ch_9:42). (2.) The son and successor of Jotham, king of Judah (2 Kings 16; Isa. 7-9; 2 Chr. 28). He gave himself up to a life of wickedness and idolatry. Notwithstanding the remonstrances and warnings of Isaiah, Hosea, and Micah, he appealed for help against Rezin, king of Damascus, and Pekah, king of Israel, who threatened Jerusalem, to Tiglath-pileser, the king of Assyria, to the great injury of his kingdom and his own humiliating subjection to the Assyrians (2Ki_16:7, 2Ki_16:9; 2Ki_15:29). He also introduced among his people many heathen and idolatrous customs (Isa_8:19; Isa_38:8; 2Ki_23:12). He died at the age of thirty-five years, after reigning sixteen years (740-724 B.C.), and was succeeded by his son Hezekiah. Because of his wickedness he was “not brought into the sepulchre of the kings.” WOS |
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29 | mary magdelene and lazeraths sister mar | NT general Archive 1 | Wild Olive Shoot | 149018 | ||
Here is some info that I have on the Marys of the Bible. Hope this is helpful. WOS The Seven Marys #1 Mary mother of Jesus Mary of Nazareth The Virgin Mary Matthew 1 The Birth of Jesus Christ 18This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Luke 1 The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. Revelation 11 19Then God's temple in heaven was opened, and within his temple was seen the ark of his covenant. And there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake and a great hailstorm. Some believe the ark of His covenant in revelation is Mary, Mother of Jesus. #2 Mary Magdalene Mary of Magdala (Jerusalem) Luke 8 2and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Matthew 27 56Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's sons. Matthew 27 61Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb. #3 Mary, Martha’s Sister Mary, Lazarus’ Sister Mary of Bethany Luke 10 At the Home of Martha and Mary 38As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. John 11 2This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair. #4 Mary Mother of James Luke 24 10It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. #5 Mary, His Mother’s sister Mary wife of Clopas John 19 25Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. #6 Mary mother of John Acts 12 12When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying. #7 St. Mary of Rome Romans 16 6Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you. |
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30 | Forgive but don't forget | NT general Archive 1 | Wild Olive Shoot | 149547 | ||
Very good answer to your question can be found at: http://www.gotquestions.org/forgive-forget.html WOS |
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31 | Is belief in the bible needed to be save | NT general Archive 1 | Wild Olive Shoot | 160873 | ||
Dear hetfield, I’ll offer my opinion if you’ll hear it: Our Bible, both Old and New Testaments are the inspired word of God. I’ve seen a definition of biblical inspiration that states it is “the Work of the Holy Spirit by which, without setting aside their personalities and literary or human faculties, God so guided the authors of Scripture as to enable them to write exactly the words which convey His truth to men, and in doing so preserved their judgments from error in the original manuscripts.” Through (fallible) human authors, God manifested the infallible and errorless writings, which convey His messages. If you admit that the New Testament is not the inspired word of God, you must admit then, that is simply the work of fallible humans. If that is the case, how can you further attest to its accuracy and usefulness and its reliability. Throughout the ages men have proven to be unreliable and to history’s account, well history, or our perception of it, depends on who we are and who’s account we read. Example: George Washington was a great hero to the Revolutionary Army of the colonial United States. To England, he was a traitor. His character is depicted differently depending on whose version you read. The same can be said of Benedict Arnold. He was a national hero in one view, a treasonous rebel in another. So to put your trust in the historicity of the New Testament while it was composed and written by uninspired men is dangerous to say the least. How do you know for sure that it is the undeniable truth? If written by uninspired men and therefore not the word of God, then you never really can. Can you? History is infested with fallacy. The New Testament is more than just simply some historical document. It is part of God’s revelation to man. We damage so severely the word of God, our Bible, when we think we can play God and pick and choose what Scripture is inspired and which is not. In doing so, quite quickly, the rest of the Bible begins to unravel. Only God has the authority to decide what is inspired and what is not. Scripture attests to the fact that all of it is inspired, as has been pointed out by numerous people throughout this thread. You can claim this is circular reasoning but that is God’s reasoning. He determined to inspire the men He did to record His word. If God is truth: (John 3:33, Romans 3:4) then you must admit that what is breathed out by God must also be true and infallible. The Holy Spirit is the inspiration behind the Prophets and Apostles. They spoke the truth predicated on that inspiration, which was then recorded for our benefit and secured by God Himself through His Holy Spirit, to ensure that was recorded, remained unadulterated by the “fallible” human authors. Now the Bible cannot save you, that is for sure. But it can direct your ways to discover the One who can, which you attest to already knowing. You seem to put your faith in Christ and strongly and consistently state that, but you diminish the authority of the Word that pointed you in His direction. As you stated: “I can and do believe in Jesus because of the bible.” If your faith is in Christ and your salvation is true, it is because the Holy Spirit, a work of God has made it so. The same Holy Spirit that so divinely inspired the written Word of God in which you question. Just some thoughts. WOS |
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32 | 1 Corinithians 11L23,24 | NT general Archive 1 | Wild Olive Shoot | 161410 | ||
Baptism and The Lord's Supper. The Westminster Confession of Faith on the Sacraments IV. There are only two sacraments ordained by Christ our Lord in the Gospel; that is to say, Baptism, and the Supper of the Lord: neither of which may be dispensed by any, but by a minister of the Word lawfully ordained. MAT 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 1CO 11:20 When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper. 23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread. 1CO 4:1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. HEB 5:4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. Full text can be found at the following: http://www.reformed.org/sacramentology/wcf_on_sacraments.html London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) Chapter 28: Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper 1._____ Baptism and the Lord's Supper are ordinances of positive and sovereign institution, appointed by the Lord Jesus, the only lawgiver, to be continued in his church to the end of the world. ( Matthew 28:19, 20; 1 Corinthians 11:26 ) 2._____ These holy appointments are to be administered by those only who are qualified and thereunto called, according to the commission of Christ. ( Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 4:1 ) Full text can be found at the following: http://www.grace.org.uk/faith/bc1689/1689bc00.html Hope this helps. Please reference the links for explanations offered in detail and for full scriptural support. WOS |
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33 | Info on Satan's beginning and fall | NT general Archive 1 | Wild Olive Shoot | 169531 | ||
Dear cbest, Please check into the following and see if this may help you somewhat. http://www.biblebb.com/files/MAC/90-237.htm WOS |
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34 | we are all Gods children | NT general Archive 1 | Wild Olive Shoot | 172630 | ||
Irish Jedi07, Rather than doing as was requested here in a response to you: “For a free copy simply email me at cleancorp@hughes.net and I will mail you one.” I beg you to check out some truth and steer far clear of false teachings. Check out the following: http://www.blueletterbible.org/study/cults/rajwd/index.html http://www.blueletterbible.org/study/cults/exposejw/index.html http://www.blueletterbible.org/study/cults/acts/acts_jw.html But prior to this, know God’s Word for yourself. His truth will be revealed to you in His own Word. WOS |
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35 | Genesis 3:16-17 | NT general Archive 1 | Wild Olive Shoot | 180460 | ||
In all honesty imosthebob, I’m hesitant to offer an opinion here but will nonetheless. The manifestation of this divine ordinance is often played out in a contorted manner by fallen man and this is very evident today. Often, “and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.”, is taken out of context to be used as a mandate for women to be subjected to men in general. However, I’m not sure that was the full intent. Eve was created as a “helpmeet”. She was a companion for Adam. A companion is more simply one of a pair of matching things or one employed to live with and serve another, that’s according to my handy Webster’s dictionary. So as Eve was in original creation, she was Adam’s helpmeet. Ultimately they were a match for one another. So as a man and woman, they were equal as is the general relationship between men and women and God and as today for those who are in Christ. There is no distinction of male and female at the cross. Galatians 3:26-28 Don’t forget however, that Adam and Eve were married. Gen 2:23,24: In the matrimonial state, there is another ordinance handed down from God that the Husband is to be the head of the union in all areas. 1Corinthians 11:2,3: Ephesians 5:23,24: 1Peter 3:7: As men and women, separate from the marriage union, stand before Christ, they are equal and Christ is the head. In the union of marriage, you have the coming together of two distinct persons into one flesh. Although they are one, they are still distinct individuals, and God has set man up as the head of this union. So when you ask for the manifestation of the consequences depicted in Genesis 3:16-17, I see the manifestation taking place on two very distinct levels. The twisting of this to place man above woman in general, and the use of this mandate in the matrimonial union, the latter of which is appropriate. There were instances in the primeval church in which women would have to serve as the spiritual head of the marriage union, as “Paul” makes reference to a non-believer being sanctified through a believing spouse. 1Corinthains 7:12-14: But after the Gospel had been effectually preached, and as the Word spread, we know that we are not to be unequally yoked. 2Corinthians 6:14: So we know taking an unbelieving spouse is to be refrained from. Therefore, among the earliest believers, you have to acknowledge that there were possibly some instances of the woman being the spiritual head, at least for a time. Now however, we have the given explicit instruction on how to function as man and wife, as has been previously posted in response to you. This is always the standard but often is not adhered to. Men are specifically instructed on how to treat their wives, and wives are instructed on how to treat their husband. The manifestation of this in today’s era is that you see the mandate being adhered to and functioning properly which leads to a healthy relationship as both parties submit to God’s will. Or you see it malfunctioning were one or both parties fail to submit to God’s will and there is inevitable strife within the marriage union, power struggles, selfishness and others. Eph 5:28-33: Husbands and wives you see, belong to one another. 1Corinthains 7:3,4: 3 God put His ordinances into effect and though we may not understand fully why, we need to acknowledge that they benefit us entirely. Back to the original verses to be discussed. I like what Albert Barnes stated in reference to it: …”The third part of her sentence refers to her husband - “Thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.” This is evidently a piece of that retributive justice which meets us constantly in the administration of God. The woman had taken the lead in the transgression. In the fallen state, she is to be subject to the will of her husband. “Desire” does not refer to sexual desire in particular. Gen_4:7. It means, in general, “turn,” determination of the will. “The determination of thy will shall be yielded to thy husband, and, accordingly, he shall rule over thee.” The second clause, according to the parallel structure of the sentence, is a climax or emphatic reiteration of the first, and therefore serves to determine its meaning. Under fallen man, woman has been more or less a slave. In fact, under the rule of selfishness, the weaker must serve the stronger. Only a spiritual resurrection will restore her to her true place, as the help-meet for man.” Stand in His Grace, WOS PS. Please see the Scripture referenced, I omitted the actual text due to posting restrictions and left only the reference. |
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36 | Re;Adam, how do we live out our purpose? | NT general | Wild Olive Shoot | 201628 | ||
Dear Corallee, Here is a link you might appreciate. http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/1617.htm Stand in His grace, WOS |
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37 | once saved, always saved-Bible location | NT general | Wild Olive Shoot | 206503 | ||
Dear terri shannon, To answer your question, you won’t find that specific phrase in the Bible. It is a term or phrase adapted from doctrines and used to help teach of a few things I believe. It may not even perform to task that well. However… First it concerns the “perseverance of the saints”. Secondly I think it speaks to, if only in part, the “doctrine of election”. Both of these subjects have been discussed much on the forum. If you would enter either perseverance or election into the search box, I’m sure you will find a bunch of information and I even urge you to do so. Quite simply, it is God who graciously saves us through faith in His Son. So why would we even consider that there would be anything we or another could do to change that. If God saves, you can rest assured that He will not fail, so… once you are saved, you are saved eternally. John 10:27 – 30: 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. 30 I and my Father are one. Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Stand in His grace, WOS |
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38 | Quries about Christmas? | NT general | Wild Olive Shoot | 211781 | ||
Dear JB, Welcome to the forum. I don’t know; Luke chapter 2 appears to be pretty convincing evidence do you not agree? The holiday many celebrate as Christmas, though admittedly it has become more commercial than anything, is and was in its essence, recognition of His birth. Is there another day, beside His crucifixion and resurrection that was so important in God’s redemptive plan for His own? He had to be born in order to fulfill His promise because that is what He declared. He’s a wonderful and wise God. The birth of Christ was first declared by God (Genesis 3:15), foretold by God’s chosen prophets (Isaiah 9:6, Psalms72:17, Micah 5:2), announced by angels (Luke 2;10, 11, Matthew 1:20, 21), despised by the devil ( Matthew 2:13) and longed for by many (Genesis 49:18, Isaiah 25:9). If you choose to honor Him by recognizing His birth on what we call Christmas day, you are in good company. If you choose not to due to lack of biblical evidence, you are also in good company. This question intrigues me every year, every time I see it. Christmas is a personal choice. You either choose to honor God on this day by recognizing the incarnation, the birth of our Savior, or you choose to honor God on this day in recognition of something else or nothing at all. As for me, it is another day to attempt in some way to give Him the glory He deserves. Yes I put up a tree, I surely don’t worship it. I exchange gifts. I surely don’t think this somehow diminishes my witness. I sing carols, well mostly just hum them; my voice isn’t nearly as beautiful as some of the words used in them that express adoration of our Savior and God. And I make sure those I have a chance to witness to, especially my children, understand what it is we are actually acknowledging; The grace of God in giving us a Savior. Historically you can investigate and see approximately when and where “Christmas the holiday celebrated on December 25th” came to be. But biblically what it recognizes is a very important piece of God’s redemptive plan. So long as your heart is truly guiltless before God with faith in His Son, do whatever glorifies Him. Do it often. Do it on December 25th or on February 24th. Even better yet, how about each and every day between and including and then some. Those who refuse to worship and honor God on December 25th claiming it is because of its pagan origin, simply miss a day to worship and honor God. What do we gain in that? Arguably nothing and I would venture to say we actually lose. I’m thankful for our Savior. Without His birth, where would we be? Still longing and with less hope I imagine. We see God kept His promise in giving a Savior. We now know He will keep His promise with His return. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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39 | what man obeyed God, put son on altar? | Genesis | Wild Olive Shoot | 207597 | ||
Dear JcBleau, Read Genesis, specifically Chapter 22. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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40 | Sin to Smoke? | Gen 1:1 | Wild Olive Shoot | 150810 | ||
The following link you may find helpful. http://www.gotquestions.org/smoking.html WOS |
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