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21 | Once saved, aways saved doctrine refuted | Matt 10:1 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53995 | ||
Dear Grace and Truth, If we are saved, then we are already dead in our sins(Colossians 2:13)--"And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you ALL trespasses"(KJV). Key word: ALL The answer to your question is, yes, if we are saved, and even if we die committing a sin, we will go to Heaven. Why? Because "For by one offering he hath PERFECTED FOREVER them that are sanctified."(KJV) Salvation does not refer to a present condition, but a future one. Do we need salvation for anything in this life? No. We need to be saved in order to stand before the Eternal Judge and be pronounced "not guilty"(see Colossians 2:14). And notice in Romans 10:9, the Apostle Paul says "...you WILL BE saved." We will be saved in the Day of Judgment. Besides, what sins did Jesus die for? All of them, or only the ones you have committed in the past? He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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22 | self control / spirit control | 1 Cor 9:25 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53824 | ||
Dear bubbatate, With all due respect, I stand by what I said before, that all sin is willful. I would ask you this: How long must we think about a sin before we commit it? God does not have a timetable He uses to judge that. Whether we think about sinning for a day, a week, or even a split-second, it is still premeditated. It is still our flesh being in control(see Romans 8:1-8). How long did Uzzah think before he placed his hands on the Ark of the Covenant?(I Samuel 6:6-7) In the letters in Revelations, Jesus is addressing the churches which were making false professings of faith, those seeds that were sown among the thorns, if you will. Their faith was not salvific, that it would make them want to live for Christ. As far as Matthew 7, I would refer you to Acts, chapter 16, vv16-19. Prophesying and performing miracles are not signs of salvation. Don't forget, OT Saul consulted a medium, against the admonition of Deuteronomy 18:10. Also, the Antichrist and his false prophet will come performing signs and wonders. Touching on the Mosaic Law, the Apostle Paul tells us in Galatians 3:24-25, "Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster."(KJV) In other words, the Law teaches us how to live as Christ, so that we may have a saving faith. Then, once that faith is come, we are not bound to it neck-and-heel. Are we to obey it? Of course, the best we can. We have salvation, we have liberty, but "For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."(Galatians 5:13 NASB) But, we are human after all, so we will slip. That is when God pours out His grace upon us, the shed blood of Jesus Christ Our Lord. As far as your other post(about the trial), I would simply point you to Matthew 12: 9-13. By your belief and reliance on the Torah, Jesus should have been stoned for healing on the sabbath. Not once, but twice(see also John chapter 5). He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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23 | self control / spirit control | 1 Cor 9:25 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53735 | ||
Dear bubbatate, I do beleive that the sacrifice Jesus made upon the Cross was sufficient to cover every and all sin. I would refer you to Hebrews 9:15--"For this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, so that, since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were committed under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance." In other words, any sin which would have required death under the old(Mosaic) covenant, Jesus paid for with His life(Romans 3:25). As for the passage in Hebrews 10:26-31.... vv26-27--EVERY sin we commit is done willfully. We don't sin by accident, agreed? What is being referred to here is continual, ongoing sin. Even if we profess to accept Christ as our Saviour, we must show it in the things we do and the way we live(James 2:17-19), and put away the old man(Ephesians 4:22). v28, vv30-31--self-explanatory. v29--I truly believe this speaks to those who have heard the Gospel, but still want to live under the old Mosaic Law. They have heard of the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf, yet "count the blood of the covenant that sanctified Him an unholy thing". They still want to seek their own righteousness through the Law, thus "insulting the Spirit of grace." He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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24 | self control / spirit control | 1 Cor 9:25 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53684 | ||
Dear bubbatate, You wrote, "With all due respect, get your scissors, I personally prefer a single edged razor blade, and remove Heb 10:26 and 29 from your Bible…..it’s pure bunk." So now, if we don't like a certain passage, we can just cut and paste the Holy and Inspired Word of God? How absolutely Mormon!! Considering your false assumption that there are some sins the Blood of Jesus does not cover, I would have to ask you about the thief whom Jesus told they would be in Paradise. You don't think that when the Bible refers to him as a "thief", he got busted for breaking and entering, do you? From all historical references, this was a man who killed, raped, plundered, and did all sorts of wickedness. Also, what did Jesus ask of the Father when they nailed Him to the cross? "Forgive them Father, they know not what they do." Now, let's look at this request, shall we? The Romans who were driving the nails(and the Jews who demanded it), were all, in light of Matthew 5 and Exodus 20, guilty of murder. But Jesus said what?? "Forgive them" The woman caught in the act of adultery. What does Jesus say in John 8:11? "Neither do I condemn you." Now keep in mind, Jesus is God. Therefore, God did not condemn the woman. Matthew 12:5--"Or have you not read in the Law, that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath and are innocent?" Does this mean we have to stone our pastor if he preaches on Sunday? I could go on, and I may at a later date. I will leave you with I John 4:10--"Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins." Notice, it does not say "some of our sins". He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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25 | Who is qualified? | 1 Tim 6:17 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53644 | ||
Dear InTheAndes, Welcome to the forum!! You truly are an example of what it means to "forsake all, take up the Cross and follow Him." I will be "giving up" a week(like it was mine to begin with!!) at the end of July to travel with my church to Jeddito,AZ to witness to the Navajo. I understand what you are saying about how every little thing we do is going to offend SOMEBODY. Example, observing the Sabbath. Is it Saturday, or Sunday? With all the changes to the calendar over the last millenia or so, who knows? How many leap years have been missed? Today's Sunday, how do we know it really isn't Wednesday??? One thing you mentioned in your post caught my eye. You said, "because some christians are "offended" that it was expensive. "You should sell that couch and use the money to feed the poor" blah blah blah, You sell something that you own." Boy, did somebody just step out of Matthew 26 or what? Matt 26:7 a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume, and she poured it on His head as He reclined at the table. Matt 26:8 But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, "Why this waste? Matt 26:9 "For this perfume might have been sold for a high price and the money given to the poor." Be strong, persevere, always seek His face, and continue to be a worthy vessel for Our Lord to work through. He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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26 | Honor the Sabbath | Ex 20:10 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53643 | ||
Dear faith531, Matt 12:2 But when the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, "Look, Your disciples do what is not lawful to do on a Sabbath." Matt 12:3 But He said to them, "Have you not read what David did when he became hungry, he and his companions, Matt 12:4 how he entered the house of God, and they ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for him to eat nor for those with him, but for the priests alone? Matt 12:5 "Or have you not read in the Law, that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath and are innocent? Matt 12:8 "For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath." He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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27 | who is babylon rev 18 | Revelation | 2ndSamuel22 | 53530 | ||
Dear Hank, Ha, we meet again..:) I must admit, the weekend following 9/11, I read through the Book of the Revelation. My heart nearly stopped when I read chapter 18. I don't think it refers to NYC, but... 2 Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit... 9 And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning, 12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble, 13 And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men. 14 And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all. 15 The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing, 17 For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off, 18 And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city! 19 ...weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate. The world is made rich by the trade they do through NYC, and let's face it, it is home to all sorts of uncleanness. However, it isn't the Babylon of Revelation 18. He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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28 | Has anyone noticed? | Bible general Archive 1 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53529 | ||
Dear Hank, I do appreciate your concern over using the term "freak" to describe a follower of Our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. Let me explain a little about the song I mentioned: There is a Christian rock group(not to open a dissertation on THAT phrase) called DC Talk. There most famous song is called "Jesus Freak". They actually turn the tables on those who use that term derisively. The chorus goes like this: What would people think when they hear that I'm a Jesus Freak? What will people do when they find out it's true? I don't really care if they label me a "Jesus Freak" There ain't no disguising the truth I think you get the picture.:) He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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29 | Has anyone noticed? | Bible general Archive 1 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53486 | ||
Dear Steve, The people who believe this way don't realize one thing: That when the Jewish scribes copied manuscripts, there were so many steps they had to go through to do it. I found a website, detailing some. I won't go into all of them here, but they were pretty strict. He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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30 | Has anyone noticed? | Bible general Archive 1 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53485 | ||
Dear Jeshuafreak, I hear what you're saying. And if we reeeeeally want to get technical, even spelling God's name "YHWH" is not correct, because those are not Hebrew letters. And He does have so many names: LORD Sabaoth, Father, Creator, Mighty, Sovereign, Merciful. I would run out of words before I would run out of names for my God!! You said--P.S. Jesusfreak was taken when I adopted this name, in case yooue wondered . "Jesus Freak" was one of the first songs my stepson listened to regularly after he was saved. He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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31 | Avoiding paritality in soul care | James 2:1 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53238 | ||
Dear mommapbs, At the risk of sounding flip, it appears your minister is more concerned with the 'edifice' of the church, than the 'edification'. I would have to refer your pastor to the Gospel According to John, chapter 3. Nicodemus was a wealthy Pharisee, yet his soul needed tending to(although he did not know it at the time). In fact, he was one of the first people Jesus ministered to, since Nicodemus was not poor in material things, but poor in spirit. That's how I see it, anyway. Do not despair. Take your problem to him directly. And even if he does not minister to your needs, we have a High Priest who has already walked out your solution. God bless!! He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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32 | dead bury the dead? | NT general Archive 1 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53232 | ||
Dear Ed, I would have to agree with Simchat in this regard: A good concordance(preferably a Strong's) is vital to our understanding of the Bible. I say this for this reason: I prefer the KJV(Although I do not try to force that view on others. And I do like the NASB), and had a hard time understanding this verse: Luke 14:26--"If any [man] come to me, and HATE not his father, and mother,...cannot be my disciple." Now, the word "hate" here does not mean, well, "hate". It means "love less". In other word, "If one does not LOVE his family LESS than he loves Me, cannot be my disciple." It is the difference between the 'logos'(printed) word, and the 'rhema'(meaning) word. He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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33 | Extra-Biblical source for understanding? | NT general Archive 1 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53231 | ||
Dear Steve, This phrase is found in the Book of the Judges, 13:5, refering to Samson. The OT and NT words translate differently, the OT saying "Nazarite", the NT says "Nazarene". They both have the same meaning, "consecrated, seperated". I have a feeling (and maybe one of the language experts could correct me) that it is the same as "Isaiah"(OT) and "Esaias(NT)", or "Elijah"(OT) and "Elias"(NT). Another reference is in Isaiah 53:3, He was despised and forsaken of men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; And like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we did not esteem Him." This refers to Nazareth, an area despised by most of Israel, and why so many could not believe that the Messiah would come from such an area. He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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34 | What does water baptism do? | Matt 3:15 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53119 | ||
Dear Grace and Truth, I agree that water baptism is one of the fruits of a changed life, that if one truly is saved, then they will want to be baptized. But, it is not the baptism itself that does the saving. Holy Spirit baptism does the saving. Water baptism is how we show the world that we do accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. Just as in I Corinthians 6, when Paul says,"...neither drunkards...shall inherit the Kingdom of God." It is not the act of drinking(as there are various refernces to support the drinking of wine), it is the desire for it instead of the Word of the LORD(Ephesians 5:18) he is condemning. Water baptism does not save, but if you are saved you will want to be immersed. Just as if you ae saved, you will want to follow all the rest of His commands. I truly do believe that we have pretty well exhausted this argument; if one or the other's mind has not been changed by now, it likely never will. He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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35 | Does Psalms 22 stand up to the skeptics? | Ps 22:16 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53001 | ||
Dear Jeshuafreak, We should be praying for Mandy. Let us not forget II Peter 3:9--"The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." He wants us all to be with Him in His heavenly kingdom. And we must endeavour to lead people like her to the truth, the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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36 | What does water baptism do? | Matt 3:15 | 2ndSamuel22 | 52998 | ||
Dear Grace and Truth, The grave I was refering to was figurative, as we were "dead in our sins" before we came to salvation. I apologize for any confusion that may have caused. I stand by what I said refering to Romans 6:3-4,that it is not water that cleanses our soul, but the blood of the Christ. No only His blood, but His water as well. Notice in John 19:34--"But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water."(KJV) These are the blood and water that purge our unrighteousness. We are then baptized into Christ by the Holy Spirit. After all, can anything which is under heaven, defiled by man and our sins, truly make us right with God? Should we perform the symbolic act? Of course. Again, it is the difference between "demonic" and "salvific" faith. But it is not a condition for salvation. Just as we are commanded to abstain from uncleanness; but if we do sin, are we then "unsaved"? No. Concerning Philippians 3:10-11. If you would, take a look at the immediate preceding verse, v.9:"And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:"(KJV) Our righteousness, as Christians, comes through faith, and that through God's grace. I Peter 1:3-5 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time."(KJV) Notice, Peter says that it is God's mercy, and our faith that brings salvation. Lastly, again in I Peter--1:18-19 "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:"(KJV) He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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37 | Does Psalms 22 stand up to the skeptics? | Ps 22:16 | 2ndSamuel22 | 52919 | ||
Dear Mandy, You wrote,"With all due respect, Sir, go to Hell...." I will be one of many praying that you will see the truth, that God will open your heart to accept the free gift of the Grace of God through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and that you do not wind up "going to hell." May the Grace of Our Lord be with you!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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38 | The apostacy of the courts | 2 Thess 2:3 | 2ndSamuel22 | 52918 | ||
Dear fellow believers, Are we seeing the beginning of the Great Apostasy? As you probably know by now, the 9th Curcuit Court of Appeals is of the opinion that the phrase "under God" in the pledge of allegiance is "unconstitutional"(by whose constitution, I might ask?). I urge all, Lutheran, Baptist, Church of Christ, Holiness, etc., let us unite on this topic. Write to your local congressman/senator, urge him/her to support President Bush's judicial appointees. Let us take back the courts that Bill Clinton handed over to those who would seek to further wickedness and abomination in this country. Here is the URL: http://www.house.gov/writerep/ If you are not sure who your rep. is, you can look it up; you will need your Zip-plus-4. If you do not know it, this site can link you to where to look it up. Let's not allow this country to become a modern-day Laodicea, luke warm, neither cold nor hot. Let us be on fire for the LORD. God bless. See you in New Jerusalem!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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39 | What does water baptism do? | Matt 3:15 | 2ndSamuel22 | 52917 | ||
Dear Grace and Truth, In I Corinthians 15:29, what the apostle Paul is saying, is,"If Jesus was not resurrected, then why are so many being baptized in HIs name? Are we baptized in the name of a dead Man?" In reference to Romans 6:3-4, baptism is symbolic of our burial and resurrection with Christ. It is not the water, or even the act, that brings about "newness of life". As it says in I Corinthians 15:45,"So also it is written, 'The first man, Adam, became a living soul.' The last Adam became a life-giving spirit." It is the Holy Spirit quickens us, bringing us out of the grave we were in. Acts 8: In the text from Isaiah 53, which is the passage quoted here, the prophet is talking about a lamb(or, Lamb) being led to be sacrificed. Keep in mind, that when Jesus was crucified, it was in accordance with OT tradition. His blood was on the four corners of the alter(the cross): From His head, His hand, and His feet. He had fulfilled the law(Matthew 5:17), and was the end of the law(Romans 10:4). Acts 11:16 is a sign not only to the Jews, but the Gentiles as well, for the Jews were rebuking him for eating with the Gentiles. And all who are God's children have been baptized with the Holy Spirit. Remember, Jesus is the Living Water, which cleanses our souls. 1 John 5:1 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and whoever loves the Father loves the child born of Him. 1 John 5:2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and observe His commandments. 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. If we believe that Jesus is the Son of God, then we become children of God(5:1) It is this faith that gives us victory.(5:4). And if we truly do love God then we will keep His commandments(5:2, James 2:17). Our faith must show evidence of existing, or it is not salvific faith(James 2:19). But it is not what we do that saves us, but the Grace of God, and the Holy Spirit(John 6:63). Peace be with you!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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40 | What does water baptism do? | Matt 3:15 | 2ndSamuel22 | 52782 | ||
Dear Grace and Truth, Acts 11:16 "And I[Peter] remembered the word of THE LORD, how He used to say, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' Eph 4:5 one Lord, one faith, ONE BAPTISM, ONE baptism. Which is it? Water, or the Holy Spirit? And for the record(and not to sound spiteful), if you answer me back with "Mark 16:16" or "Acts 2:38", I will consider this discussion closed on my end. Continue in praise, lifting up holy hands!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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