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21 | Can we loose our salvation | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 67086 | ||
New creature: I would like to look at one of your references from Mark 4 "The Parable of the Sower" Jesus interprets the parable. He tell us that the seed is the word or in today's terms the gospel message. The Lord points out that there are four types of ground which represent four groups of people who hear the gospel and he gives us the response of each. Mark 4:4, 15 #1 The way side or the path. The seed falls on the hardened path and is quickly taken away by Satan. The seed does not have a chance to take root because the ground is not prepared. Mark 4:5-6, 16-17 #2 The stoney ground: Stoney ground has some loose soil among the rocks. The seed falls on the stoney ground and begins to grow quickly. This growth is shallow and is not rooted deep in the ground. Jesus these "hear the word and receive it with gladness" The problem here is with the root, the ground has not been prepared for growth Such a shallow reception can not stand the sun or persecution and the plant withers because it is not deeply rooted. I believe that there are people who reach out quickly and profess to be Christians and yet it has not been a work of the Spirit of God. Mark 4: 7, 18-19 #3 The ground among the thorns. The seed falls on the ground, but is choked out before growth can take place. Jesus tells us that the thorns represent a) deceitfulness of riches b) lusts or desires of other things take priority over the word. This type of person who would agree that the gospel is a wonderful message and some day they intend to accept it, but at the moment they have other things which are more important. Again the seed does not take root. The ground is unprepared, the thorns must be removed before the seed could ever take root. Mark 20: 8, 20 #4 The good ground. This is ground which has been prepared. In other words the Holy Spirit has worked within the heart, the heart is not hard, or shallow, or preoccuppied with other things, but is ready for the good seed of the word of God. "They hear, and receive it and bring forth fruit"v.20 I believe that the first three types of ground represents people who have heard the gospel and are not saved. This is evident in that there is absolutely no fruit which would prove that the word is deeply rooted in their heart. Paul writes "I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase." 1 Cor. 3:6 It is God who prepares our hearts and it is God who reveals to us the truth of the gospel. In John 5:24 Jesus "Truly Truly, I say unto you, he that heareth my word and believeth him that sent, shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life". Peace to you in his precious name Robert |
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22 | What does Bible teach on election? | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 67845 | ||
Regardless of our view on election, the Lord Jesus has commanded that we preach the gospel. (Mark 15:15) The message of the gospel of Christ is God's way of speaking by his Spirit to lost sinners. Paul could "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth;..." Romans 1:16 In Romans 10:15 and Isaiah 52:7 we read "How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace and bring glad tidings of God things" Most people when talking about the time they rested in Christ will discuss the events and the scripture which spoke to their soul and how that they realized their sin and need of a Savior. However, after we are "in Christ" in retrospect we realize that it was God by his Spirit who brought the circumstances into our lives, who convicted our souls by his word and revealed to us our terrible need. In my own case it was God who revealled to me that Christ died for my sins and "that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" John 3:16. The point I am trying to make is that in our natural condition we cannot choose God Romans 3 Without the strivings of the Spirit of God we would never have repented or rested in the finished work of Christ. We cannot question the Divine foreknowledge of God, he is our Creator and he is absolutely Sovereign. We do know that by his grace and wonderous love provided a way whereby lost sinners could be forgiven through faith in the work of his Son. It is after we are "in Christ" that we can come into the enjoyment that "we were chosen in him before the foundation of the world" Eph.1:4 I do not think that the scripture supports a fatalistic approach to the spreading of the gospel. When we look at example of such people as the early apostles, who held back nothing to spread the gospel of Christ even to the point of martyrdom we realize that the gospel must be preached and that God will use it in bringing lost sinners to himself. Robert |
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23 | Did Christ Descend into hell/ | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 68192 | ||
Dear brother Emaaus: I can see from your postings that you love the Lord Jesus very much. My question is why do you have to quote from RC articles? We know that he church as you know it went out from the early church and developed many theories which are not of God. If you are a true believer in the finished work of Christ on the cross, why are you unwilling to take your place with him outside the religions of men? I have read many of your posts and your spirit connects with my spirit and I know that you love the same Savior as I. There is no malicious intend here. In Christ Rober |
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24 | Did Christ Descend into hell/ | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 68246 | ||
Dear brother Emmaus: I wasn't for a moment suggesting that because a person is an RC they are not a Christian. I believe the Bible makes it clear that a Christian who has trusted in the finished work upon the cross. The relationship which we have with God through his Son is very personal and is not regulated by organized religion. I have an aunt who is RC and is in her last days on this earth, although a devot RC all her married life, whe is trusting on the finished work of Christ for her salvation. Brother, there are parts of the writings which I would agree with and realize they are supported by the holy scriptures. However, I do not believe that we should take the writings of men and place them equal to the word of God. Please forgive me if I appeared to be critical. The amazing thing is that one day when Christ comes, those which are his at his coming will share eternity with him. Church affiliation does not enter into this at all. Peace in the Saviour's name Robert |
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25 | Do you own a TNIV? | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 69017 | ||
Dear brother justme: I couldn't resist responding. It sounds to me that you know that you are a redneck when your messages print out in red. Ha Ha Robert |
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26 | Questions on Genesis | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 76669 | ||
Allyva: Welcome to the forum. May you continue to have a desire to study God's word that you may get to know him better every day. The "first man Adam" mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:45 is a signifant term. When we accept God's word as true we then can say with confidence the human on this earth was a man called Adam. Secondly, Eve who we read about in Gen. 3:20 "Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the "mother of all living". Thus, we find from God's word: the first man Adam and Eve the mother of all living are the parents of us all. Adam lived to be 930 years of age (Gen.5:3) I do not think the death of Eve is recorded. I would advise you to get a timeline chart, it is helpful to see the generations in chronological order. I believe the assumption that we sometimes make that the family of Adam consisted only of: Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel (who died) Seth. The Bible highlights mostly the birth and life of men and men of note. In Gen.5:4 we read " And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters. In other words Adam and Eve had many children who are not recorded by name. This would result in their children having children etc. resulting in a rapid population growth. After Cain killed Abel he "went out from the presence of the Lord" and dwelt in the land of Nod east of Eden" Gen. 4:16. It is important that we note at this point that Cain already had a wife. Who was she? She would be a sister, or niece since his mother Eve is the mother of all living. The point I am trying to make is that all humankind originated with Adam and Eve which effects our thinking when we question the original of people in the scriptures. You will find that in the Bible God always had certain people who were true to him. Starting with Adam to Abel to Seth. However, at the same time there were others who in the early years of the world who like Cain went out from his presence and their sinful nature was soon displayed. You mentioned the flood. In Gen.6 The people of the earth had become exceedingly sinful: "God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually" Gen. 6:5) However, we read that "Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord" Again we see one man who was of the godly line of Seth was choosen to perserve humankind on the earth along with the other creatures. The flood would teach us that God is longsuffering, that he does not wish to see humans perish, but eventually he will judge sin. The people of Noah's day were given 120 years during the building of the ark at which time Noah was telling them that judgment was coming. As we know they paid no attention and were lost as a result. Just a short thought on angels. Angels were created by God and are of a different sphere than humans. I do not think that the scripture supports the idea of crossbreeding angels with humans. Humans are of their own kind and angels are of their sphere. I do have some thoughts of the sons of God and the daughters of men as found in Gen.6 but do not have time to cover them now. May God bless you Robert |
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27 | what is Isaiah's wife's name? | OT general | Robert Nicholson | 69526 | ||
Isaiah, was a prophet sent of God Isaiah 6:8, 9 God used him mightly to prophesy the coming of the Messiah, his servant character and his sufferings. The verse which you have referred to is referring to the seed of the woman which you have mentioned form Gen. 3:15 which is the earliest prophecy of the coming one our Lord Jesus Christ. Isaiah provides the house of David a sign in Isaiah 7:14 "Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuael (lit God with us) This name is reserved for Christ alone since he is God manifest in the flesh. We find that this prophecy is fulfilled in Matt. 3:20to25. Critics can say what they will, however, when we read the book of Isaiah we know that he is speaking of the coming Messiah, the annoited One, the Savior of the world. Robert |
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28 | What is the people sin? | NT general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 67355 | ||
Confusing: I will try to address some of your questions. quote ." No one MADE Adam and Eve sin. Nor are we victims when we sin. We sin because we want to sin." They can sin because they are been created if not they cannot so again no one will suffer here and in hell" ---------------------------------------- Answer I agree that sin came into the world by disobedience by Adam and Eve. "Wherefore as by one man sin entered the world, and death by sin; and so death was passed upon all men, for all have sinned" Romans 5:12 ------------------------------------- quote 2. If the way to stay out of hell is by following God's commandments, then we are all going to hell (Romans 3:23). That is why i find that I am a victim, being born is not man choice, but if the man born he already a victim of battle of God and satan. " ---------------------------------------- Answer You are right on the first point. According to Romans 3 there is absolutely nothing which we can do to save ourselves "because all have sinned and have come short of the glory of God" Rom. 3:23 We cannot help how we were born. However, we are not victoms, we are sinners by birth, sinners by practice and sinners by choice. Romans 3:10-18 If it were not for the grace of God we would continue in this journey away from him. However, in his love toward us he strives with us by his Spirit drawing us to Christ. ----------------------------------------- quote: "But our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases." --Psalm 115:3 It is likely that God pleases with the outcome of His creation? Too many die in wars, sickness shortage of food is He very happy of what the world today? "Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps." --Psalm 135:6 He pleases with the suffering here and there, killing rape, extortion and other form of evil that we have now all over the world? -------------------------------- Answer: You are right that God does as he pleases as your verses show. He is Sovereign, he is our creator, he does not owes anything. Yet in his grace and love he has provided a way through Christ that we can be redeemed. God has no pleasure in the death of the wicked, he tells us "Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?" In other words he is pleading with sinners to turn from their wicked ways and live. It is sinners who commit sins, God is not the author of the terrible things which happen on this earth. It is people who turn from God and committ such deeds and mankind reaps the consequences of their deeds. "The way of the transgressor is hard" (Proverbs 13:15) Think of the Lord Jesus in his day as he stood weeping as he looked over the city and lamented that "they had missed their time of visition" --------------------------------------- quote: The good news is that the God who judges us guilty is also the God who was pleased to send His Son Jesus Christ to live the perfect life that we do not live, to pay the penalty of the sin of all those who trust in Him by means of His death on the Cross, and to rise again to demonstrate that that penalty is paid and that all Christians, like Christ himself, will be raised to newness of life. God did this because he created man, I think it His responsibilities to save His creation and besides it is all His ideas to create. -------------------------------------------- Answer: It is wonderful that God saw this world in its fallen condition even before the world was made and made a way of redemption through the sacrifice of his Son. God did not owe us anything, this is an important point. We had no claims on God. As humans we made a choice. However, this high lights the grace of God toward us, that even when we were unloveable, enemies because of wicked works, God in his love and mercey sent his Son into this world to save sinners. He loved us not because he owed us, but simply because he loved us. Peace in his Name Robert |
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29 | WHAT IS THE CENTRAL THEME OF LUKE? | NT general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 74135 | ||
Greetings Godlyman: I believe the theme in all 4 gospels is our Lord Jesus Christ. In each book he is seen from different perspectives. Matt. 1:1 "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham" In this verse we see that Christ is joined to the covenant of Kingship with David and with promise through Abraham. Thus in Matt. we are viewing the Lord Jesus as King. In the Gospel of Mark we have no genealogy since we are seeing the Lord Jesus as the perfect Servant. As the lowly sevant there is no need for genealogy. Mark 10:45 is suggested as the key verse "For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister" In Luke we see that the genealogy of the Lord Jesus is traced back to Adam through his mother. In Luke we see the perfect man as we read of him as the Son of man. "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost" Luke 19:10. Through the eyes of doctor Luke we see things which demonstrate his humanity. In the Gospel we see our Lord Jesus presented as the Eternal Son of God in John 1. There is no genealogy here since he is without beginning or end, he is God manifest in the flesh. "These things are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name" Thus we see Jesus as the King in Matt, the perfect Servant in Mark, the perfect man in Luke and the Son of God in John. Robert |
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30 | can you lose your salvation? | Gen 1:1 | Robert Nicholson | 32298 | ||
SP31 I agree with you, although I know this is a subject of contraversey by some. The Bible teaches: "That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast..." (Hebrews 6:18) The imagery of an anchor would remind us of a soul in the waters of life. Before we were saved we were tossed as the troubled sea and were going to perish. Yet God by his grace in his mercy and love offered us a lifeline in Christ and when we rested upon him by faith we are connected to Christ who is the anchor and we are safe in him. In John 10:9 the Lord Jesus promised "I am the door by me if any one enter in, he/she shall be saved..." When we are saved Jesus said,"My sheep hear my voice and they follow me and I give unto them eternal life and they shall NEVER perish" John 10:27-28 As a young boy before I was saved a song haunted me. "One door and only one Yet its sides are two Inside and outside On which side are you One door and only one Yet its sides are two I"m on the inside On which side are you I knew that I could not truthfully sing the second verse. However, on Mar. 11, 1954 I trusted Christ and was able to sing that song with joy in my soul. It is wonderful to know that God cannot lie. That when he saves us, he gives us eternal life and places us by adoption into his family. "We have an anchor that keeps the soul, Stedfast and sure though the billows roll Fastened to the rock, which cannot move Grounded firm and deep in our Saviour's Love. Praise his name. Robert |
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31 | Woman weaker partner | Gen 1:27 | Robert Nicholson | 65976 | ||
I enjoy the NASB rendering of this verse: "You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered" 1 Peter 3:7 I do not think that the question here is whether the woman is weaker or not, but rather has to do with the attitude of the husband toward his wife. Some translations cite physical strength as the difference. If a husband wants to truly honor his wife he will treat her like she is a weaker vessel. In other words his love and care for her will be such that he will treat as his most valuable treasure. After all "we are fellow heirs of the grace of life" I hope this helps God's blessing to you Robert |
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32 | we must obey the call of God | Gen 3:3 | Robert Nicholson | 84969 | ||
Fran1947: I agree. Jesus said "Truly, Truly I say unto you, he that heareth my word and believeth him that sent me hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life" (John 5:24) After Adam and Eve fell, God called them "Where art thou?" Today he calls to lost sinners and asked them the same question. It is only when we realize our need of him that we will find that he is indeed the only Saviour who can forgive our sins and make us alive unto God. His invitation is: Come unto me all you that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.(Matt. 11:28) God bless Robert |
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33 | Again, was Adam there? | Gen 3:6 | Robert Nicholson | 28011 | ||
Dear brother CDBJ Meery Christmas and thank you for the kind response. It is so go for Christians to rejoice together in our Saviour who gives us an inner joy which cannot be found in this world. I read your profile and it is wonderful to hear of yet another person who came to Christ while reading the Bible alone. God's Word is indeed "living and powerful". Your brother by his grace alone Robert |
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34 | Why was God unhappy with Cains offering? | Gen 4:5 | Robert Nicholson | 149907 | ||
I believe that God did not accept Cain's offering because it represented the work of his hands in contrast to Abels sacrifice of a lamb which was accepted by God. The principle of redemption by blood is seen in picture form when God clothed Adam and Eve with skins. Abel's sacrifice like all of the Old Testament sacrifices pointed forward to the Lamb of God which John pointed out "Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." "Not of Works lest any should boast" ( Eph.2:9) We are "accepted in the beloved" the moment we rest in the finished work of Christ on the cross for our salvation. Praise his name. Robert Nicholson |
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35 | Why was God unhappy with Cains offering? | Gen 4:5 | Robert Nicholson | 149967 | ||
Hi WOS: I realize that in Genesis we are not clear on the instruction that Cain and Abel had from the Lord or their parents. However, we must remember that by Adam's sin all were made sinners (Rom 5:12) As sinners there is nothing which we or they can offer to God which will be acceptable. That is why we need a Savior. I do not believe that God showed favoritism, but rather accepted the excellent sacrifice the offering of an innocent lamb. In Abel's sacrifice we see the truth of subsitution, the lamb died and in doing so aquire Abel's acceptance with God. Their acceptance with God was directly related to the sacrifice. Christ is the fulfilment of these Old Testament types. He is the one who knew no sin, but was made sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God through him. Today the person who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ is covered with his righteousness and as such we are accepted by God in him. In light of Eternity we will never have anything of our own to offer God, We can only plead the precious blood of Christ the Lamb of God. We must remember that the Lord gave Cain opportunity to offer a sin offering, but he refused and allowed himself to be taken over by anger and eventually became the first murderer. I have to stop for now since I am on a time controlled computer. May God bless you Robert |
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36 | Don't understand Genesis 6:1-4 | Gen 4:26 | Robert Nicholson | 37922 | ||
Greetings Misch. I agree that gaints could be heros. I am going to paste a commentary by Jamison, Fausset, and Brown: . "the sons of God saw the daughters of men--By the former is meant the family of Seth, who were professedly religious; by the latter, the descendants of apostate Cain. Mixed marriages between parties of opposite principles and practice were necessarily sources of extensive corruption. The women, religious themselves, would as wives and mothers exert an influence fatal to the existence of religion in their household, and consequently the people of that later age sank to the lowest depravity. 4. giants--The term in Hebrew implies not so much the idea of great stature as of reckless ferocity, impious and daring characters, who spread devastation and carnage far and wide." I have noticed that the gaints of scripture are never referred to in a positive way. |
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37 | Explanation of all the races? | Gen 10:32 | Robert Nicholson | 54704 | ||
Norrie It is interesting according to Chronology in the Bible that Noah lived 350 years after the flood and died 2 years before Abraham was born. However, Shem, Noah's son lived 502 years after the flood. He knows Abraham for 150 years and Isaac for 50 years. The geneology of Jesus is traced back to King David through Joseph the husband of Mary his mother. In Matthew 1 we see the Lord Jesus as King, thus we are given the genealogy of a King. In Luke 3:23 we are given the genealogy of Jesus traced from Mary his mother back to Adam. Luke portrays the humanity of Christ as the Son of Man. At this moment I cannot give you much information on the 10 Lost Tribes except we know their names and that God has plans for them in a future day. Revelation 7: 4-8 The reason we have information today on ancient peoples is that in their times genealogy was very important. Thus, today we can find much in the Bible along with other ancient writings which is constantly being confirmed by Archaeology. For example, it is only in recent years that a dig a Haran revealed information on Terah Abraham's father thus confirming the Bible which tells us Abraham moved from Ur to Haran. I would agree with you that the Anglo Saxon people of England have not descended from the lost tribes and are in fact a Gentile nation. Regarding Joseph and Mary having other children: There is not much written on this and I do not know of any genealogy on them. The important thing to remember is that in Genesis 3:15 after humans became sinners by disobedience, God promised them a redeemer who would come via the seed of the woman. As we look at the genealogy of Mary we see the grace of God as down through the ages he chooses those who would bring this promise to fulfilment. We thank God that "when the fulness of time was come, God sent forth his son..."(Galations 4:4) God bless Robert |
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38 | Explanation of all the races? | Gen 10:32 | Robert Nicholson | 54730 | ||
Jeshuafreak: Thank you. I agree that today according to Romans 3 there is no difference before God. That "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" v.23. I will check you posts. Robert |
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39 | self examination | Gen 22:14 | Robert Nicholson | 32294 | ||
SP31 The Lord Jesus told his diciples in discussion of temporal verses spiritual things "Seek you first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. Luke 12:31 The Lord would like us to set priorities in our lives which would put him first. He will provide all our needs and not necessarily our wants. When God's people ask for something, God always answers their prayer in one of three ways. 1. yes 2. no or 3. wait. I believe every exercised Christian will always look for purpose in the things which happen in our lives. Sometimes, it would appear that the Lord has forgotten us and yet he allows us to go through trials that we might grow and become more dependent on him. I think that in your note you mention "listen and act on God's Word". Indeed, if we want to know his will in our lives we must be prepared to do so. " Godliness with contentment is great gain" 1 Tim. 6:6 What exactly do you mean by self examination ? Peace in our Lord Robert |
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40 | The Father of the Faith Wept. | Gen 23:2 | Robert Nicholson | 48562 | ||
Lionstrong: I agree. Knowing that a loved one is absent from the body and present with the Lord does not remove the sense of loss and grief for those left behind. According to 1 Cor. 15 it will be not until Christ comes and we shall be changed that the saying will come to pass "death is swallowed up of victory" 1 Cor. 15:54 We read in John 11:35 "Jesus wept." He wept for those who mourned the loss of a loved one, even though he knew that he would raise Lazarus from the dead. Is it not amazing that the eternal creator and sustainer of all things: wept? Robert |
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