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21 | What is the Link of faith and works? | Gal 5:6 | One | 70664 | ||
Sorry In the last post I should have said Note not working for Gods Kingdom is wickedness according to God. |
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22 | What is the Link of faith and works? | Gal 5:6 | One | 70663 | ||
Rom 9:31 but Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, did not arrive at that law. Rom 9:32 Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as though it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, I think Paul clarifies the whole works, faith issue. Paul uses Israel as an example and says they did not arrive at the law even though they pursued the law of righteousness because they didn’t do it by faith. It shows to me a condition of the heart. We can obey Gods law, give to the poor, and treat others well and not make it to heaven if we do it to earn our salvation. We can never become worthy of heaven by just doing good things because I can help 100 widows and 1,000 orphans and it still does not cover my wrong. Yet, I feel works are and essential part of a Christian life. Remember what Jesus said to the servant in the parable of the talents. He said, “You lazy, wicked servant.” Note working for Gods Kingdom is wickedness according to God. |
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23 | Has the time arrived to believe in Him? | Dan 7:22 | One | 70649 | ||
Again look at what this says on the clouds He is not coming "FROM" the Ancient of days, He is comming to the Ancient of Days. I think your right when you speak of this being in the Jews future. I think it is inccorect to see it relating to us because then it would have to read He come FROM the ancient of days. To me is is interesting how people make so many passages relate to Christ second commimg when Christ had not even had His first comming. The Jews in the OT were not looking, expecting or hoping for His second comming they were looking for His first comming. To me what Daniel says refers to the comming of the church only. |
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24 | Should we lift our hands in praise and | NT general Archive 1 | One | 70365 | ||
Let me add a personal note. I come from a very non-emotional back ground in my church setting. I now attend a church that is very emotional and hand raising is common. The preacher and I are golf buddies he asked me one day if I ever felt uncomfortable with the hand raising. I replied, "Yes, very." He said, "Why have you never told me?" I told him then because it was my problem not anyone else’s. Remember we never know a person’s heart someone asked me why don't I get excited a church? I said, "I do." My point is no matter if we have hands up or down, head up or down do it to God's glory! | ||||||
25 | Human judgement | 2 Cor 13:5 | One | 70246 | ||
John 7:24 "Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment." I think in this case it is important to note that it is an unrighteous judgment that is wrong. At time Christians have to judge. If I were cheating on my wife my brothers in Christ would be obligated to tell me I was wrong. The problem arises when people judge by external things, like someone one told me, "If you don't wear a tie on Sunday you don't respect God.” So judge but only according to what God calls sin, nothing more or less. |
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26 | Are christians sinners or not? | Rom 3:23 | One | 69446 | ||
I agree and I feel I john shows one can't live like the world and say, I am of God." | ||||||
27 | Are christians sinners or not? | Rom 3:23 | One | 69416 | ||
Luke 18:13 "But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to heaven, but was beating his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, the sinner!' Luke 18:14 "I tell you, this man went to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." To me it is a matter of humility. Paul says he is chief of all sinners because Paul considers his sin not as now and then but as a whole. I this would do all Christians well to see our sin as a whole and think of ourselves as chief of all sinners. When I was in ministry full time I saw to much of, "Well in not as bad as this person or that group." Notice Jesus say the man who beats his chest and says I am a sinner is forgiven. Peace, one. |
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28 | Are christians sinners or not? | Rom 3:23 | One | 69380 | ||
What does 1John 3 mean? I like the way Jesus taught so let me start with a story. When I was seventeen my dad got me a job where he worked. There was a man that worked with him who claimed to be filled with the Holy Spirit 24 hours a day. He would then have a problem and he would say my stupid (expletive) truck that dumb (more expletives) mechanic was suppose to fix it. The mechanic, whom I worked with all summer, said you really take you religion seriously I never hear you speaking bad or listening to company gossip. This person did not even consider himself religious yet they knew the difference between someone who lived it and someone who did not. Now was I perfect? No. Have I been made perfect? Yes. To me verses if looked at out of proper context they conflict. Compare these two: 1 John 3:6 No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him. 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. So how do we bring these passages to a resolution? Let do another story. Say you’re a police officer and you come to a car wreck. You ask, “What happened?” One person says this blue van came up from the left and hit the brown car in the middle of the intersection. You speak to another witness and they say the van came from the right. Who is right, both are it is all just a matter of perspective when you consider the people where standing on opposite sides of the street. So what does this have to do with the price of a steak in St Paul MN? I think one passage sees us from mans perspective the other from Gods. One of the teachers in college said that the idea of justification was, just as if I never had sin. So when we see our selves and others we see sinners. People who have sinned and who win sin again. However when God looks at us, it is as if we never have sinned because He sees the blood of His perfect Son covering our shortcomings. 1 John 1:7 but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. I hope this explains my line of thinking well enough, one. |
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29 | Are christians sinners or not? | Rom 3:23 | One | 69371 | ||
1 Tim 1:15 It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. Notice he said this in the present tense. |
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30 | are we allowed to eat meat or not. | Matt 5:17 | One | 69370 | ||
Just a footnote the animals that are considered unclean require better cooking in order not to make some one sick. Take pork for example it would be very easy for someone to get trichinosis from pork using old nomadic cooking techniques. | ||||||
31 | Does God endorse polygamy? | 1 Kin 11:3 | One | 68992 | ||
Don please respond to this: 1. If we use this verse (1 Kings 11:3) to condone polygamy then couldn’t we use it to condone having concubines? So could I have several wives and sitll have several women on the side I am not married to yet have relations with them? I don’t think any of us would argue that point, do we? 2. The fact that God allowed things He didn’t approve of in the OT is plain, look at 1 Sam 8:5 and1 Sam 10:19. GOD never wanted a king, yet he gave them one. To say that God approved of it is to say God wanted them to reject Him and that makes no sense. Now you might say, God doesn’t change.” and I would say your correct. However did God allow a king because He had changed or His people had changed? So why would God do this, I don’t always know the answer to that. I do know He does give His people over to do wrong. Rom 1:24 Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. 3. If God approved of everything in the OT then what is the purpose of Acts 17:30 "Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent…” 4. Yes I do believe Adams on wife was used as an example of monogamy look what Jesus said, Matt 19:5 and said, 'FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER AND BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH'? "So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." Paul says the same thing. Note both say the two shall become one flesh not the 700 and 300 concubines. |
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32 | Does God endorse polygamy? | 1 Kin 11:3 | One | 68993 | ||
Don please respond to this: 1. If we use this verse (1 Kings 11:3) to condone polygamy then couldn’t we use it to condone having concubines? So could I have several wives and sitll have several women on the side I am not married to yet have relations with them? I don’t think any of us would argue that point, do we? 2. The fact that God allowed things He didn’t approve of in the OT is plain, look at 1 Sam 8:5 and1 Sam 10:19. GOD never wanted a king, yet he gave them one. To say that God approved of it is to say God wanted them to reject Him and that makes no sense. Now you might say, God doesn’t change.” and I would say your correct. However did God allow a king because He had changed or His people had changed? So why would God do this, I don’t always know the answer to that. I do know He does give His people over to do wrong. Rom 1:24 Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. 3. If God approved of everything in the OT then what is the purpose of Acts 17:30 "Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent…” 4. Yes I do believe Adams on wife was used as an example of monogamy look what Jesus said, Matt 19:5 and said, 'FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER AND BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH'? "So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." Paul says the same thing. Note both say the two shall become one flesh not the 700 and 300 concubines. |
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33 | I Love Jesus | Dan 8:14 | One | 68764 | ||
I don't feel we do. To me the Bible is God's prefect revelation, all sufficient. Paul said in 1Cor 13:8 that prophecies etc would cease when the perfect comes. Now there are a number of people who would and probably will disagree with me, I will not argue with them. That said, when I have spoke with people who say they have had visions I don't try to convince them they did see what they thought they did. What I do say is that if a vision tells you something different than what is in the Bible, reject it! Gal 1:8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed! |
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34 | making wine.Did Jesus make a mistake. | Bible general Archive 1 | One | 68760 | ||
If I could offer a few thoughts 1. I have studied Biblical languages and have never found any difference made in “grape juice” and alcoholic wine. Once some one tried to convince me “new or sweet wine” was non-alcoholic but Acts 2:13 and 15 dashed that. To me the reason why no great distinction was made is cultural. Let us remember there was no good refrigeration or pasteurization back then. So if it was not fermented it would be soon. 2. Second the passage in Timothy has a lot to do with culture as well. Any one who has spent any time in a third world country can tell you, don’t drink the water. The reason is there is microorganisms in the water. The cure is to add some alcohol to kill them. Also let me say I find it interesting to ask why was Timothy not drinking wine when it flowed like water in thoes days? Now as to Christians drinking today I won’t say it is a sin however I do see it as very unwise when 1 in 12 people become alcoholics. Also think of our example; how does taking a drink look to people in and out side of the Church, my guess is generaly not well. In most every denomination there are always a number of people who look down on drinking and would call it sin. While I don’t necessarily agree why fight it. Alot of people make the argument it is health to drink wine, in moderation. While this is true recent studies show Non-alcoholic grape juice has the same affects with out the controversy. In Him one. |
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35 | Does God endorse polygamy? | 1 Kin 11:3 | One | 68706 | ||
Let me say this I don't know why God does all things, Job once started questioning God as to why He did things a Job was call into account. So please do not put me in a position to explain why God does things! I will offer a few observations. 1. If we use this verse (1 Kings 11:3) to condone polygamy then couldn’t we use it to condone having concubines? I don’t think any of us would argue that point. Do we? 2. The fact that God allowed things He didn’t approve of in the OT is plain, look at 1 Sam 8:5 and1 Sam 10:19. GOD never wanted a king, yet he gave them one. To say that God approved of it is to say God wanted them to reject Him and that makes no sense. Now you might say, God doesn’t change.” and I would say your correct. However did God allow a king because He had changed or His people had changed? So why would God do this, I don’t always know the answer to that. I do know He does give His people over to do wrong. Rom 1:24 Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. 3. If God approved of everything in the OT then what is the purpose of Acts 17:30 "Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent…” 4. Yes I do believe Adams on wife was used as an example of monogamy look what Jesus said, Matt 19:5 and said, 'FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER AND BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH'? "So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." Paul says the same thing. Note both say the two shall become one flesh not the 700. |
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36 | Does God endorse polygamy? | 1 Kin 11:3 | One | 68590 | ||
May I please answer! Mal 2:16 "For I hate divorce," says the LORD, the God of Israel, "and him who covers his garment with wrong," says the LORD of hosts. "So take heed to your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously." |
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37 | Does God endorse polygamy? | 1 Kin 11:3 | One | 68577 | ||
1 Sam 8:5 and they said to him, "Behold, you have grown old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king for us to judge us like all the nations." 1 Sam 8:6 But the thing was displeasing in the sight of Samuel when they said, "Give us a king to judge us." And Samuel prayed to the LORD. 1 Sam 8:7 The LORD said to Samuel, "Listen to the voice of the people in regard to all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me from being king over them. 1 Sam 10:19 "But you have today rejected your God, who delivers you from all your calamities and your distresses; yet you have said, 'No, but set a king over us!' Now therefore, present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and by your clans." I have to agree with my brother Tim on this, the fact that God allowed things He didn’t approve of in the OT is plain, look at this passage about a king. GOD never wanted a king, yet he gave them one. To say that God approved of it is to say God wanted them to reject Him and that makes no sense. |
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38 | What is the Bible's take on sacriments? | Acts 13:38 | One | 68498 | ||
I think he hit it right on the head. To me whenever we speak of Baptism some one always jumps in with, “We are saved by faith!” Yes, we are, but look at Hebrews 11. There it has all kind of “work” that people did and there it says buy faith Moses etc. So we can do something and not have is called a work but faith. When I was baptized did I see my union with Christ (Romans 6:1 ff)? Did I see my sins washed away (Acts 22:16)? So how did I know it happened, by Faith! Peace to all, one. |
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39 | Full Armour of God | Bible general Archive 1 | One | 67826 | ||
This passage takes the familiar sight, of a Roman soldier, and makes a comparison to a Christian. Just like a soldier would not go into battle half dressed a Christian must be fully dressed in their spiritual armor. Eph 6:13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Eph 6:14 Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, Many people in ancient times wore tunics, which looked like long robes, if a person had to run into battle they would trip on this garment. So to keep from tripping they would tie up the garment to make it more like pants. Girding up you loins is another way of illustrating preparedness. Imagine a Christian with out righteousness, they would be a hypocrite! So just as the breastplate protects the heart of a soldier, being a righteous person protects the very heart of a Christian against Satan’s arrows. Eph 6:15 and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; Shoddings were like cleats, they gave a soldier stability. Eph 6:16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. This is a big one! The Romans had a saying, “Come home with your shield or come home carried on your shield” This meant come home with your shield or come home dead. The shield was heavy and was a main protection for a soldier. To through down your shield was to flea from a fight. Note to all the armor is meant to protect the front, a head on confrontation. If you turn and ran you exposed your back and became totally vulnerable. Eph 6:17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Helmet protected the head of a soldier, with out this a solider would quickly die in the first attack or blow. Last the sword. This is important the armors mentioned before only purpose was to defend and withstand attacks. Now we are armed with a sword, the word of God. A sword is primarily an offensive weapon meant for striking back. Look sometime at when Jesus was tempted (Matthew chapter 4) when tempted he always responded, “It is written.” Therefore a Christians best way to beat Satan is to strike back with God’s word. Eph 6:18 With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, To me this is the most interesting part once we have on our amour what are we to do? Get down on are knees and pray because this is Christian’s battlefield. 2 Cor 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, |
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40 | Only 144,000 to asend to heaven? | Rev 7:9 | One | 67817 | ||
I am sorry if I came across as abrupt but there is a certain religious group that says only 144,000 will be in heaven. I don’t believe that to be true and to the best of my knowledge there is not another denomination that accepts that view of this passage. I hope this did answer your question that before the throne of God the will be a vast number of people from every tribe on the earth. Again I am sorry if I jumped to quickly to a conclusion. I also hope this does not discourage you from asking more questions. The Bible is a great book and Revelations is a wonderful part of the Bible, although it is probably not the book to start with as Revelations has nearly 400 or more illusions back to the Old Testament. | ||||||
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