Results 21 - 40 of 56
|
||||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: KBurgee Ordered by Date |
||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
21 | Impossible to renew to repentance? | Heb 6:6 | KBurgee | 3597 | ||
To know the gospel and not believe it is the one unpardonable sin. It's one thing to give in to sin; yet ask for forgiveness and believe that God will deliver you from it. It's totally another to actually KNOW about God, THEN openly diss Him, believing what you say. Satan knew God, but it didn't stop him from attempting a heavenly coup d'etat, which God smacked down with His coup de grace (or is it coup DISgrace? Coup DISS grace? Sorry, having fun with words, hehe) Once you are led to Christ, once you hear the gospel, if you still continue to disbelieve and reject Him, what makes you think you deserve get another shot? If you reject Him now when He shows His power and glory, what's to stop you from rejecting Him later? If that doesn't convince you, then basically nothing will. It takes a lot to first confess to know that Jesus died for your sins, then say "Naw, this ain't real. He didn't die and come back; this is garbage". God shows mercy and unlimited patience with those who know that He is God. He does not want to see any of His children perish. But to openly and outright reject God and believe it after knowing about Him is unforgivable. To know the truth and say it's whacked is the sure method to get a one-way ticket to that smelting pool we call Hell. |
||||||
22 | Is it breaking God's covenant? | NT general Archive 1 | KBurgee | 3584 | ||
PiRaTe: This IS a very complex question, and I cannot offer an answer(nor will I attempt to at this time, for it would be foolish without proper knowledge), but I have one other question: If two people are in agreement to be in relations with other people while still married, while it may not technically break the agreement that they may have set with each other, doesn't it break the covenant that they set with God and His original intentions for marriage? | ||||||
23 | You shall not Murder, then told too?? | OT general | KBurgee | 3553 | ||
OK, from the text, this was right after Moses came down the side of the mountain with the Ten Commandments. When he came down, the people had created their god (golden calf) for whom they would worship, breaking the First AND Second Commandments right out the gate! God was angry (rightfully so) at the people who He had brought out, who yet again denied Him. He commanded Moses to kill them, because they had committed a sin against God. Their judgement was handed out and their penalty for their sin was death. Basically, God's killing of people comes from His own judgement: people who have been and are actively against Him and His word. I believe that when God says "Thou shalt not kill", He means that we have no right to kill anyone by ourselves; that judgement is reserved only for God. To committ such an act is questioning God and His ways, but even then He's still just and graceful (The Lord still using Moses after he killed a man is a perfect example). God has commanded the death of many tribes (with Exodus and Joshua being examples of books in which "holy wars" were enacted) and that of many people, but the theme for these deaths remains the same: They have all sinned against God. Hope that helps. Questions? Feel free! Comments? Serve 'em up! |
||||||
24 | Are Catholics saved because of religion? | Eph 2:8 | KBurgee | 3549 | ||
I don't want to seem like I'm bashing Catholics (although I DO have some fundamental differences of opinion with them, but that's neither here nor there), but I believe (cuz the Bible tells me so, hehe) that if you confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord, then you too shall be saved. There's no limit to who it is that can (or can't) be saved; that's why Jesus died, to bring salvation to ALL. My thinking (sorry if I'm stating the obvious, but who is it obvious to?) is that if your "religion" is based more on outwardly actions and not totally on the Lord, then it's hollow to begin with. That was the main point that Jesus made to the Pharisees. (I think "religion" is man's way of having his cake and eating it too, but that's just one friendly neighborhood gospel bassist's opinion) Being religious does not automatically make you saved; knowing Jesus does. From beginning to know Jesus, you start to have a personal relationship with him. You can't avoid it; it carries you on your worst days, best days and all days in between. Hope I wasn't too long winded :-) |
||||||
25 | Is fellowship with God conditional? | 1 John 1:9 | KBurgee | 3160 | ||
The only proven way of "knowing" God is to study His word. We all do sin; it's part of our nature. God looks at one sin no differently than another. He looks at lying the same way as killing someone; it ain't good, and it goes against His nature (Think of it as ways you can get fired from your job; stealing money is looked at the same way as slugging your boss, in a sense). We all deserve death; it's only with God sacrificing His Son do we now have an escape from death, as well as a way to get closer to Him (symbolic of Matthew 27:51, as the curtain that symbolized the separation of God from man was ripped). Part of our fellowship and our walk with God starts with understanding who we are, and that we are, in fact, all sinners, and deserving of going to Hell. But we also must know of God's unfailing love towards all of us, which shows His grace and mercy, as well as His concern for us. What He desires is to be close to us, to be intimate with us, to be more than our "best friend", sibling, whatever. When we sin, it separates us from God a bit (God is perfect and hates sin), and therefore, our fellowship with the Lord is hindered, at times by our own guilt. In that way (not only that way, just focusing on that way), when we confess to God about our sin, He basically says "OK. It's all good. Let's move on." It's because of that sin (and guilt) that it hinders our fellowship. But always remember 1 Cor. 10:13. It will help you to escape the temptation that sin is famous for, and it may also keep you from "bouncing" too much :-). Jesus is the solid rock from which I stand, and I know it won't bounce, hehe. I hope this helps. If there's anyway else I can help (or if anyone has constructive arguments about this), email me! |
||||||
26 | Sabbath because it is a rule? | Col 2:16 | KBurgee | 2616 | ||
Oh. My fault, tee hee. Now I know, and knowing is half the battle (GI Joe!!!) | ||||||
27 | Who did God speak to? | Bible general Archive 1 | KBurgee | 2602 | ||
Don't forget Job and Gideon. :-) | ||||||
28 | Sabbath because it is a rule? | Col 2:16 | KBurgee | 2601 | ||
Que? (That means 'what' in Spanish, I think) Where does it say we don't still have to keep the 10 Commandments? From what I've seen, yes, Christ's death and resurrection allowed us to do things differently than in the past, but Jesus himself stated that you should follow the commandments(Mark 10:19, Luke 18:20, and it's stated in dozens of other places in the NT). To not follow these commandments will make you least important in the kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 5:19). Living through Christ, the 10 Commandments will be obeyed. |
||||||
29 | Is God fair? | Ps 11:7 | KBurgee | 2595 | ||
I'm not trying to imply that God isn't fair in a detrimental sense, but what I mean is that in some ways, God ISN'T fair, as far as worldly examples are concerned (immediate retribution is what I mean). God is INCREDIBLY fair, but it's a fairness that, unfortunately, most of this world (and some of ourselves included) doesn't understand. Hence, you have some like Jehovah's witnesses among others who automatically deem God "unfair" because "if there was a God, why is there suffering in the world?" Jesus' perfect example of suffering and sacrifice for God's word are a model that we all should try to live by. I was using the word "unfair" as a spin, as a higher meaning, if you will, stating that God's fairness is WAY beyond what the world would consider fair. In that case, it would be UNfair, for it's not what the world would consider fair. Our earthly vessels restrict us from truly understanding and fathoming God's grace, mercy, love, and fairness, and not seeking a personal relationship with Him just feeds the ignorance. I'm just thankful that we serve an awesome and mighty God who's power, grace, love and mercy are at the least, stunning, and in the middle, overwhelming. |
||||||
30 | Is God fair? | Ps 11:7 | KBurgee | 2576 | ||
What's fair? Fair is more of a worldly term, in my humble opinion, and it is subject to opinion. What I may consider fair can be different from your perception, and so forth. From a worldly perspective, fair is basically "The Golden Rule", but that saying has been warped in so many ways that it sucks (not like it wasn't bad when it started). God is not "fair", if you take the worldly meaning, but how "fair" is it for a parent to discipline their kids for doing something wrong, even if they had no knowledge of it? God's reasons for His actions are beyond our comprehension; to even attempt to do so before everything happens brings about frequent headaches and immeasurable possibilities. I'll take it to another level: Was it "fair" that God made me black? I've suffered in ways that no one else would understand (not trying to "glorify" my suffering and experiences above anyone else's, so don't get it twisted), but my suffering has allowed me to grow further in Christ, and to appreciate the good times, as well as the bad. Was it fair? I don't think like that. I ask, "Would I have appreciated God in the same sense if I didn't suffer the way I did?" The obvious (and LOUD) answer is NO!! In some ways, to conform to this world would mean to consider God "unfair" to whomever suffers (good, bad, indifferent), but that only shows 1)a lack of trust towards God, and 2)trying to put a number on something that can't be measured (His knowledge and foresight). If someone can give me an exact number for infinity, I'll retract that statement. Another way: If God were "fair", His level of forgiveness would be VERY limited, and most of us would be roasting in Hell right now, so in that way, I'm glad God isn't "fair". Think about Paul and the number of Christians he helped kill before writing the books of the New Testament. Think about Gideon questioning God's miracles. Think about Peter's brazen denial. The number of people who have disappointed and flat out denied God would be frying in that overgrown deep fat fryer we call Hell if God were "fair" in earthly ways. Gotta love that grace; keeps me from burning! At the same time, His JUSTICE and His Word are just and true. No one will escape Judgement Day. When all is said and done, ALL THINGS will come to the glory of God. |
||||||
31 | How can we assist our youth? | Bible general Archive 1 | KBurgee | 2551 | ||
This is true, and I totally agree with you that it is not the size of the people you minister to, but it's the message (which is one of my fundamental problems with having a large chruch). As a young black male watching the youth in some churches, and watching youth period, it alarmed me at one point to see how many males were turning to Islam. I wondered why, but then I realized that there was one underlying reason: SUPPORT. The church doesn't typically support its youth, and that's where it gets screwed up. Your words are appreciated by this friendly neighborhood bassist for God. Thanx! |
||||||
32 | Is it a sin to committ suicide? | Bible general Archive 1 | KBurgee | 2380 | ||
Although I don't have an exact scriptural reference saying that "suicide is wrong", my thinking is 1 Corinthians 10:13 tells me that suicide is a sin. "NO temptation (taking one's life falls under that category) has seized you except what is common to man." That tells me right there that whatever you may be going through (depression, sickness, fear, whatever) has already happened to someone else, no matter how you slice it. By committing suicide, you are basically telling God, "Not even YOU can handle this, not even YOU can save me", when it's totally untrue. In fact, Jesus went through just about everything we've gone through, and everything we have yet to go through. I consider suicide a total and complete lack of faith, a guarantee that Satan pulls another one of us down with him. What I'm seeing in this world today is more and more people killing others, and in an attempt to get away, they kill themselves, not realizing that this basically sends them on a one-way ticket to that eternal burning sensation we call Hell. If you know Jesus, then suicide isn't even an option. |
||||||
33 | Did God know Adam would sin? | 1 Corinthians | KBurgee | 2371 | ||
Limiting God's power is like putting a fence around infinity. You just can't do it. God knew that Adam and Eve would sin, just like He knew Lucifer would crave the praise and worship that would rightly belong to God. In order to look at God's relationship with us, like you stated, we must look at the relationship between a loving parent and His kids. What would be proven if God made everyone follow Him? The amount of free will that we would have would be severely diminished, and the amount of rebellion against God would (arguably) be a lot more than it is today, totally taking the God we know and love out of character. It would completely undermine Jesus' sacrifice, reducing its value to something worldly instead of something Heavenly. When I spoke to a couple of Jehovah's Witnesses a bit back, they tried to convince me that God, if He was truly a loving God, wouldn't let people suffer; to which I responded "Suffering builds character" (this was before I was TRULY saved). In fact, let's take it to another level: If Adam had not sinned, how could we have truly appreciated God's grace and mercy? Would we thank Him everyday for sending His Son to die for our sins? We'd be just as confused as a child in a mall who doesn't know where Daddy is. Just like a parent who wants what's best for his children, God will not force us to follow Him; He wants us to seek a loving relationship with Him. It may seem simple for us Christians, but sometimes it's great to sit back and think about how great God is and how His foresight is beyond our comprehension. Ask that Jehovah's witness this: If God didn't know Adam would sin, then how could He have foretold Jesus' coming? (Gen 3:15, for those who are taking notes, hehe)The point is that God knew Adam and Eve would disobey, just like He knows He's going to win in the end. That, my friend, is where our ultimate victory lies and others' failures will be ultimately determined. If you ever have to deal with that again, hit 'em with 1 Corinthians 10:13. I know I'm long winded, but how can you NOT be when faced with God's awesomeness? |
||||||
34 | How can we assist our youth? | Bible general Archive 1 | KBurgee | 2213 | ||
Awesome! Thanx for all of your input. It is true that young adults feel that there's nobody that they can relate to, nor trust. I can honestly tell you that one church I was a part of had a service which was supposably designed for the youth, but the pastor spoke in a way that only people who had been through before were able to understand. It was like he was trying to explain the 4th theory of quantum physics, and the end result was that some (if not all) of the youth were saying, "Huh?", and when you lose your audience, you've lost the impact of your message. Also, the point about music is a very good one. being a musician myself, I can appreciate the way music affects people, and I can truly say that the wrong music at the wrong time does the exact same thing as earlier stated. Since I'm also part of a bilingual ministry within the music, I understand needing to relate the music with the audience. Even if some of our songs sound slammin', there are some songs that we cannot do at specific churches, because 1)they would not be received well by the "traditional" folx, and 2)God has blessed us with being able to touch so many hearts in many different forms that we need to (and do) take advantage of every opportunity. I mean, wow, the effect of music on people's souls (NO MATTER WHAT IT MAY BE, AS LONG AS IT PRAISES GOD) is incredible. Getting back, another way we can support our youth is to support them outside of the church. Tutors, mentors, even people to play video games with (you would be AMAZED at how playing basketball on Dreamcast brings people closer together, hehe), you name it; the point is to get more involved. I have been blessed with everyone's feedback on this! Thanx! |
||||||
35 | How can we assist our youth? | Bible general Archive 1 | KBurgee | 2074 | ||
This is something that I've grappled with for a long time. As Christians, we've experienced spiritual growth, either as adults being saved or as children and young adults experiencing the joy of Christ. However, and I'll be blunt, I think we could do a better job raising our children to be followers of Christ. Let me explain: I am not questioning nor bashing anyone's parental skills; I am not saying that such and such or whoever is a "bad parent"; I'm speaking specifically in the church family. As Christians, we have a responsibility to raise our youth, to help guide them and nnourish them, to help support them and influence them positively. Our greatest resource is our children. What pains me sometimes is that I've been to a few churches where the emphasis has NOT been on children. It stinks, and it's the quickest way to iradicate a generation: Not treating our youth the way the God we love and cherish treats HIS. One church that I have been to, it used to be that once you reach a certain age, you were basically considered "on your own". They have made leaps and bounds above that, starting a couple youth young adult ministries, and I feel extremely blessed at watching (and being a part of) them. What do I mean by "on their own"? The number of teens and young adults in a few churches that I have frequented is alarmingly small, and when I inquired about this, their response was mostly "because the church doesn't really help us out". Now, I know I'm making a sweeping generalization, and if your church doesn't act this way, then you won't really be offended by my words (you can give me some insight), and if you are offended, well, you'll get over it, because my purpose is not to offend. I'm not here to smooth anyone's feelings; I'm here to make an observation based on my (albeit limited) experience. My question, then, is this: I'd like for people to chime in and give me an answer to this problem that has worked, or even if they have experienced it before. I'm not just talking about Bible study and church, and maybe a couple of youth events that get the youth involved, but don't give them a forum to relate to, or a church body to grow in. Some people don't know that our youth are not stupid; some have gotten extremely distrustful of people within church, thinking some people are frontin'. And please keep the "well, it doesn't happen at MY church, so there" to a minimum, because it doesn't help out the situation. I'd like to hear everyone's comments on this :-) |
||||||
36 | Why not recommend SBForum to others? | Bible general Archive 1 | KBurgee | 2073 | ||
I've already gone about telling other people about this site. It's pretty cool speaking with other people about the quest for Christ, with some differences and a bit of fun on top of it. What I have seen - and experienced - is a group of level-headed individuals whose sole purpose is to gain a better understanding of God's Word. It's good for people like me who are at work a majority of the time. I have been blessed to find out about this forum, and I don't feel stupid asking about certain topics that might label me as being "not in the Word". Sometimes I believe that we, as Christians, think that we should all be at one constant level as far as maturity is concerned, and sometimes we even let it go to our heads. The importance of keeping such a forum alive and kicking is to bring some insight in the casual person who may not know Jesus all that well, but wants to know Him; as well as the educated scholar who might look at something a bit differently. Let's keep the party rollin! |
||||||
37 | Bible has 1188 chap's, cntr is Psalm 118 | Bible general Archive 1 | KBurgee | 1979 | ||
Yes! 'Tis true! And the most awesome part about Psalms 118 is that David is telling us, in a nutshell, what we should do and how we should live our lives. Check out Psalms 118:8 (Get it? 1188 chapters, Psalms 118:8). COOL, AIN'T IT?!?! | ||||||
38 | Not understanding | Bible general Archive 1 | KBurgee | 1972 | ||
Oh. Duh! Sorry, Ric, my fault. Was looking into it a bit more than need be. Thanks! :-) | ||||||
39 | Not understanding | Bible general Archive 1 | KBurgee | 1969 | ||
Maybe it's me, but I'm not seeing the correlation between the verse and astrology. | ||||||
40 | Please explain; I'm missing something... | Bible general Archive 1 | KBurgee | 1903 | ||
Huh? | ||||||
Result pages: << First < Prev [ 1 2 3 ] Next > Last [3] >> |