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21 | where too find verse about too sensitive | Eccl 7:9 | Barach | 212497 | ||
Not sure the scriptures speak specifically with those words, but it's clear that the meaning of being too thin-skinned is portrayed in the Bible in a demonstrative manner: (From the amplified Bible) Eccl 7:9 "Do not be quick in spirit to be angry or vexed, for anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools." The NT bears witness to this same thought: James 1:19 Understand [this], my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear [a ready listener], slow to speak, slow to take offense and to get angry. James 1:20 For man's anger does not promote the righteousness God [wishes and requires]. |
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22 | What does Beatitude mean? | Matt 5:1 | Barach | 182393 | ||
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23 | a simple prayer request | Matt 6:9 | Barach | 152563 | ||
Matthew Chapter 6 9 "This is how you are to pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread; 12 and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; 13 and do not subject us to the final test, but deliver us from the evil one. 14 If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your transgressions. |
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24 | The Bible and the mentally retarded? | Mark 1:34 | Barach | 182380 | ||
It "appears" to only indirectly, as indicated in Mark 1:34a: "And He healed many who were ill with various diseases..." Of course, the Bible doesn't speak to a lot of diseases (by name anyway) that have only been labeled in our modern era. For instance, when it speaks of the lame in Isa 35:5,6 it doesn't mention what disease caused the crippling problem. 1 Samuel 21:14 shows Achish's (the king of Gath) reaction to King David pretending to be crazy - which David did so as to not be viewed as a security risk. It says there: "Behold, you see the man behaving as a madman. Why do you bring him to me?" So, it appears that people where aware of mental issues, but you can be sure they didn't undertand the cause. Another interesting scripture is found in 1 Tim 5:23; Paul told Timothy to: "Drink water no longer exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent illnesses." No mention of the illnesses by "name" - no doubt they were more familiar with the symtoms as opposed to the cause. I'd be interested to see what anyone else has to say on the subject. |
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25 | What was in the cup, wine? | Mark 14:25 | Barach | 191854 | ||
The context of Mark 14, particularly the surrounding verses of verse 25 make it clear that it was "wine" in the cup. Mark 14:23 And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. Mark 14:24 And He said to them, "This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Mark 14:25 "Truly I say to you, I will never again drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God." |
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26 | Can you? | Luke 6:28 | Barach | 154364 | ||
The Bible use of "curse" (not swearing of course) indicates a solemn pronouncement or a prediction of evil and - when made by God or his authorized prophet - has a prophetic value and force. For instance, Joshua’s curse made against any man who might rebuild devastated Jericho was fulfilled many centuries later. (Jos 6:26; 1Ki 16:34) However, King Balak’s requests for Balaam to curse Israel were disapproved by God, and He actually caused blessings to be pronounced instead.—Nu 22:6–24:25 |
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27 | Should my daughter get baptized again? | Luke 15:18 | Barach | 156578 | ||
I would ask the church for a scriptural precedent on this matter... it sounds like the illustration of the prodigal son is more appropo. | ||||||
28 | Cana wedding | John 2:1 | Barach | 212498 | ||
Of note, this Biblical account records the first miracle of Jesus - turning water into wine. It's of interest because it was his first miracle - not raising someone from the dead nor curing someone. So, drinking wine - in moderation of course - is NOT a sin of any sort. | ||||||
29 | Seasons changing, end of time? | Acts 1:7 | Barach | 182392 | ||
Are you referring to Acts 1:17? Because in that response from Jesus, he is indicating that only God knows precisely His own time-table, noone else. | ||||||
30 | Seasons changing, end of time? | Acts 1:7 | Barach | 182402 | ||
I have a couple of other scriptures, however before I provide them I would kindly suggest that coming up with an idea and then trying to see if the Bible confirms it doesn't sound like a good approach to understanding the Bible. If you think the idea came from a verse but can't find it, buy a concordance or use an on-line search engine to try and find the verse in question... hope this helps. Good day! | ||||||
31 | Conversion THEN baptism...verses?? | Acts 2:38 | Barach | 151619 | ||
Reading the Bible book of Acts quickly shows that among early Christians, baptism was for those capable of 'hearing and receiving words' - with understanding of course - in order to repent and turn to a new life course of following in Jesus' footsteps. How can an infant do that? |
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32 | Conversion THEN baptism...verses?? | Acts 2:38 | Barach | 151674 | ||
You're welcome, unfortunately - and as you know - it's sometimes impossible to find "specific" scriptures that spell out every conceivable false Christian practice that developed after the Bible record was completed. Example: You won't find "Water baptism is not for infants". However, this is not an obstacle in understanding what the scripture says on the subject. For instance, most people don't need a scripture to tell them that dumping trash in their neighbor's lawn is wrong, the scriptural command to love thy neighbor (Matt. 22:34-40) covers that point quite well with minimal reasoning. Even the Apostle Paul used scripture to "reason" with his hearers as to their meaning: Act 17:2 And according to Paul's custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, Act 17:3 explaining and giving evidence that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and [saying,] "This Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you is the Christ." So, when the Bible says in Acts 2:38 (Amplified) "And Peter answered them, Repent (change your views and purpose to accept the will of God in your inner selves instead of rejecting it) and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of and release from your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.", the reasoning (as you know) is how could an infant "repent". As the Amplied Bible parenthetically states about repentance, how could an infant 'change their view' and 'accept the will of God'? Of course, you could always turn the table and genuinely ask your friend, 'I'm curious what scripture is used to support infant baptism?" (BTW: If your friend responds to this, please post their scriptural support for infant baptism in your reply.) Hope this helps... |
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33 | where in bible doesit say baptism saves | Acts 2:38 | Barach | 201961 | ||
Jesus set the example. All Christians must be baptized: Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:39 "For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself." Acts 2:40 And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, "Be saved from this perverse generation!" Acts 2:41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. |
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34 | God offers return and restoration | Acts 3:21 | Barach | 180058 | ||
The Bible shows that God purposes the restoration of all things, including pure worship... note the beautiful verses from the prophet Isaiah: Isa 2:2-4 Now it will come about that in the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains, and will be raised above the hills; and all the nations will stream to it. And many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; That He may teach us concerning His ways and that we may walk in His paths." For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. And He will judge between the nations, and will render decisions for many peoples; and they will hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, and never again will they learn war." Jesus alluded to the spirit of this prophecy by telling his followers: "Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword." Mt 26:52 As indicated in Isaiah Chapter 2 above, God invites all to return to him. He will restore spiritual blessings now. |
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35 | Saul to Paul | Acts 9:15 | Barach | 156928 | ||
The apostle Paul was known by both the Hebrew name "Saul" and the Roman name "Paul" from childhood; this apostle may have chosen to go by his Roman name in view of his commission to declare the good news to the Gentiles (non-Jews). Compare these two: (Acts 9:17; 2Pet 3:15) The Apostle Paul is referred to as Saul in Act 9:17 "And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, [even] Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost."... and as Paul in 2 Pet 3:15 "And account [that] the longsuffering of our Lord [is] salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; " |
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36 | Herod's false teaching to the public | Acts 12:24 | Barach | 162297 | ||
Three points come to mind: Notice that the people were worshipping Herod by saying 'it is the voice of a god, and not that of a man'. After Herod was struck down, notice the benefit: "But the word of God grew and multiplied." - Acts 12:24 Notice how people responded to the apostle Paul being bitten by a poisonous snake and not suffering any harm: "They waited, expecting him to swell up or suddenly fall down dead; but when they had waited a long time and saw no misfortune come to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god." - Acts 28:6 The Apostle Paul (taking no credit) responded to this thinking by "Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him." - Acts 28:31 The things written down in the scripture are an example for us (Rom 15:4) "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." Yes, there is a lesson to be learned when we elevate ourselves in other's eyes and don't properly credit God. A concluding scirptural thought on this matter is found in 1 Cor 4:7 "For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?" |
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37 | stories in the bible about diversity | Acts 17:26 | Barach | 156550 | ||
"From one ancestor he has created every race of men to live over the face of the whole earth.†(Acts 17:26 Phillips) You may enjoy the account of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at John 4:1-9. |
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38 | What is God's Image? | Rom 1:20 | Barach | 181298 | ||
Well, first of all God is a spirit and mankind is flesh, so God's image is not to be taken in a physical sense. Romans 1:20 shows that all of God's creation "reflects" His qualities. Mankind can reflect His qualities and they are encouraged to so so in Ephesians 5:1 "Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children", just as Jesus reflected them (only perfectly)... see John 14:9. |
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39 | God gives everyone a concsience. | Rom 2:15 | Barach | 150162 | ||
14The people who are not Jews do not have the Law. When they do what the Law tells them to do, even if they do not have the Law, it shows they know what they should do. 15They show that what the Law wants them to do is written in their hearts. Their own hearts tell them if they are guilty. |
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40 | Christians or Unsaved? | Rom 2:29 | Barach | 151676 | ||
He is writing to Jewish AND non-Jewish Christians: Romans 1:16-17 (New International Version) New International Version (NIV) "(16) I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. (17) For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."" In the quoted Scripture above (Romans 2:29), Paul reminds them that they are all equally Christian, despite their national heritage. |
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