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21 | Why did Jesus say nothing | Matt 26:62 | Ken John | 116714 | ||
In Matthew 26:62 we also read how Jesus said nothing. Why ? The commentator,Matthew Henry, has this to say. Now the Scriptures were fulfilled, which said, False witnesses are risen up against me. Christ was accused, that we might not be condemned; and if at any time we suffer thus, let us remember we cannot expect to fare better than our Master. When Christ was made sin for us, he was silent, and left it to his blood to speak. Hitherto Jesus had seldom professed expressly to be the Christ, the Son of God; the tenor of his doctrine spoke it, and his miracles proved it; but now he would not omit to make an open confession of it. It would have looked like declining his sufferings. He thus confessed, as an example and encouragement to his followers, to confess him before men, whatever hazard they ran. Disdain, cruel mocking, and abhorrence, are the sure portion of the disciple as they were of the Master, from such as would buffet and deride the Lord of glory. These things were exactly foretold in the fiftieth chapter of Isaiah. Let us confess Christ's name, and bear the reproach, and he will confess us before his Father's throne. Another commentator, Barnes, states:- Jesus held his peace - Was silent. He knew that the evidence did not even appear to amount to anything worth a reply. He knew that they were aware of that, and that feeling that, the high priest attempted to draw something from him on which they could condemn him. Why did He speak later? Again Barnes tells us because Jesus needed to tell them the truth concerning Himself: This is a form of assenting or affirming. Thou hast said the truth; or, as Luke Luk_22:70 has it, “Ye say that I am.” This was not, however, said “immediately.” Before Jesus acknowledged himself to be the Messiah, he said to them Luk_22:67-68, “If I tell you ye will not believe, and if I also ask you” - that is, propose the proofs of my mission, and require you to give your opinion of them “ye will not answer me, nor let me go.” In Christ, Ken John. |
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22 | Are tithes to the church only acceptable | Luke 18:12 | Ken John | 116709 | ||
Tithing is not a requirement in our present period of Grace. However, it was a requirement in Old Testament times, under Law. Here are some verses you can study to get a clearer picture of what is needed. The tenth of anything 1Sa_8:15; 1Sa_8:17; Antiquity of the custom of giving to God's ministers Gen_14:20; Heb_7:6; Considered a just return to God for his blessings Gen_28:22; Under the law belonged to God Lev_27:30; CONSISTED OF A TENTH Of all the produce of the land Lev_27:30; Of all cattle Lev_27:32; Of holy things dedicated 2Ch_31:6; Given by God to the Levites for their services Num_18:21; Num_18:24; Neh_10:37; The tenth of, offered by the Levites as an leaven offering to God Num_18:26; Num_18:27; The tenth of, given by the Levites to the priests as their portion Num_18:26; Num_18:28; Neh_10:38; Reasonableness of appointing, for the Levites Num_18:20; Num_18:23; Num_18:24; Jos_13:33; When redeemed to a fifth part of the value added Lev_27:31; Punishment for changing Lev_27:33; The Jews slow in giving Neh_13:10; The Jews reproved for withholding Mal_3:8; The pious governors of Israel caused the payment of 2Ch_31:5; Neh_13:11; Neh_13:12; Rulers appointed over, for distributing 2Ch_31:12; Neh_13:13; The Pharisees scrupulous in paying Luk_11:42; Luk_18:12; A SECOND Or its value yearly brought to the tabernacle and eaten before the Lord Deu_12:6; Deu_12:7; Deu_12:17-19; Deu_14:22-27; To be consumed at home every third year to promote hospitality and charity Deu_14:28; Deu_14:29; Deu_26:12-15; In Christ, Ken John. |
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23 | How can we be sure in God's Will ? | Bible general Archive 2 | Ken John | 116706 | ||
Emmaus, Thank you for your reply to my question, which is a difficult one. I believe one has to totally surrender one's life to God as a first step. Paul tells us so in Romans 12:- Rom 12:1 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." Rom 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." One has to completely surrender one's life to God, coming to Him in prayer, asking Him for His guidance and wisdom. Men like George Muller were in the Will of God and they really worked at getting to know God and His Word to be in His Will. Maybe we want things too easily, speaking for myself anyway. There are a number of books on the subject, so thanks for the ones you suggest. In Christ, Ken. |
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24 | How can we be sure in God's Will ? | Not Specified | Ken John | 116643 | ||
How can we be certain we are in the Will of God ? | ||||||
25 | How can we be sure in God's Will ? | Bible general Archive 2 | Ken John | 116668 | ||
How can we be certain we are in the Will of God ? | ||||||
26 | Has the Great Tribulation taken place ? | Matt 24:34 | Ken John | 116642 | ||
Greetings Tim, Sorry about the delay but thank you for your reply to my question. You have given me something to contemplate iro these difficult verses in Matthew . I have read several differing opinions but will continue with research in the hope of a better understanding. Yours in Christ, Ken John. |
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27 | Why God's RIGHT Hand ? | Col 3:1 | Ken John | 116049 | ||
In Colossians 3:1 Paul tells us that Christ is seated at the RIGHT hand of God. Why the right and not the left hand ? What is the Spiritual significance of this; does anyone know ? | ||||||
28 | Has the Great Tribulation taken place ? | Matt 24:34 | Ken John | 115919 | ||
Thanks CDBJ, I will take a look at the website you suggested and also try for the book.I listen to www.ttb.org daily and enjoy Dr McGee's studies as I like his no nonsense direct approach to Scripture and life in general. Blessings, Ken. |
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29 | Can there be a doctine of atonement ? | Rom 5:11 | Ken John | 115873 | ||
Hi Kalos, I agree with you and thanks for your answer. In Christ, Ken. |
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30 | Has the Great Tribulation taken place ? | Matt 24:34 | Ken John | 115871 | ||
Hi brother CDBJ, Thanks for your reply which I will study. Who wrote "The Sign" do you know ? The question I asked and the views expressed are not mine but from other writers who caught my interest and got me searching. Reading Scripture takes up a lot of my time but, as an old guy, requires hugh concentration as there is much to learn. My objective in coming to this Forum is to get help in clarifying matters so that I keep to the true path and not get hooked by false teaching. Thanks for your comments which I will need time to absorb. In Christ, Ken. p.s. Do you listen to Dr Vernon McGee on Thru the Bible Radio ? |
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31 | Has the Great Tribulation taken place ? | Matt 24:34 | Ken John | 115867 | ||
Hi Suede, Thanks for your reply but what I have asked and said is not my view. My interest is in finding the TRUTH from Scripture. There are many writers with differing points of view about what Jesus said in Matthew 24 so my question was intended for someone to help me clear my thinking on this very subject as a student of God's Word. In Christ, Ken. |
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32 | What happened to Enoch and Elijah ? | John 3:13 | Ken John | 115864 | ||
Hello Ray, I am not too sure what you are asking me as these two verses speak for themselves, I think anyway: Joh 3:13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. Barnes states: No man, therefore, is qualified to speak of heavenly things, Joh_3:12. To speak of those things requires intimate acquaintance with them - demands that we have seen them; and as no one has ascended into heaven and returned, so no one is qualified to speak of them but He who came down from heaven. This does not mean that no one had Gone to heaven or had been saved, for Enoch and Elijah had been borne there (Gen_5:24; compare Heb_11:5; 2Ki_2:11); and Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and others were there: but it means that no one had ascended and “returned,” so as to be qualified to speak of the things there. Regarding Heb 11:5 Barnes comments as follows: There is no mention made of his death, and in this respect the account of Enoch stands by itself. It is, except in this case, the uniform custom of Moses to mention the age and the death of the individuals whose biography he records, and in many cases this is about all that is said of them. But in regard to Enoch there is this remarkable exception that no record is made of his death - showing that there was something unusual in the manner of his removal from the world. I hope this will help you and answer your question to me ? In Christ, Ken. |
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33 | holy spirit? | John 14:17 | Ken John | 115820 | ||
Greetings Gilly, I hope the following will help you understand who the Holy Spirit is in Scripture. Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Godhead or adorable Trinity. His personality is proved (1.) from the fact that the attributes of personality, as intelligence and volition, are ascribed to him (Joh_14:17, Joh_14:26; Joh_15:26; 1Co_2:10, 1Co_2:11; 1Co_12:11). He reproves, helps, glorifies, intercedes (Joh_16:7-13; Rom_8:26). (2.) He executes the offices peculiar only to a person. The very nature of these offices involves personal distinction (Luk_12:12; Act_5:32; Act_15:28; Act_16:6; Act_28:25; 1Co_2:13; Heb_2:4; Heb_3:7; 2Pe_1:21). His divinity is established (1.) from the fact that the names of God are ascribed to him (Exo_17:7; Psa_95:7; compare Heb_3:7-11); and (2.) that divine attributes are also ascribed to him, omnipresence (Psa_139:7; Eph_2:17, Eph_2:18; 1Co_12:13); omniscience (1Co_2:10, 1Co_2:11); omnipotence (Luk_1:35; Rom_8:11); eternity (Heb_9:4). (3.) Creation is ascribed to him (Gen_1:2; Job_26:13; Psa_104:30), and the working of miracles (Mat_12:28; 1Co_12:9-11). (4.) Worship is required and ascribed to him (Isa_6:3; Act_28:25; Rom_9:1; Rev_1:4; Mat_28:19). Blessings, Ken John. |
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34 | Has the Great Tribulation taken place ? | Matt 24:34 | Ken John | 115817 | ||
Greetings brother CDBJ, I have read these verses several times together with writers on this subject and must admit I am still busy researching Scripture. Herewith are some of my findings which lead me to think again about the Great Tribulation and the Rapture of the Church. I would appreciate your feedback. Our Lord Jesus in His discourse on the Mt of Olives (Refer Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Loke 21) clearly prophesied that the events of the GT would be fulfilled between A.D 30 and A.D 70 when Jerusalem was destroyed by the Roman army. (Ref J. Marcellus Kik – An Eschatology of Victory)(Gary McMar – Last Days Madness) False Christs: Scripture and history testify that many who arose in the forty years after Jesus’ death were false christs. (note 1 John 2:18). Mat 24:4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. Mat 24:5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. Wars and Rumours of wars: Between 14 AD and 68 AD there were many wars in Europe, Africa , Britain and elsewhere. Mat 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Earthquakes and Famines: History and Scripture record many during this 40 year period (Acts 16:26) There were many famines as well. (Acts 11:27-29; Romans 15:25-28; 1 Cor 16:1-5) Mat 24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. Signs in the Heavens: There was a comet in 60 AD during Nero’s reign. Halley’s comet appeared in 66 AD. Luke 21:11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. Tribulation and Persecution: The church lived through tremendous persecution between 30 AD and 70 AD. Both Peter and John were jailed (Acts 4:3) and later flogged (Acts 5:40). Stephen was stoned to death (Acts 7:54-60). Persecution increased (Acts 8:1; 9:1) James was martyred (Acts 12:1-2). Paul was almost stoned to death (Acts 14:19). The Jews and the Romans persecuted Christians without mercy. Mat 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. Apostacy: Scripture shows that apostacy from the faith was widespread before 70 AD ( 2 Tim 1:15; 4:10, 16) Mat 24:10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. False Prophets: There were many before 70 AD (Acts 20:29-30; 2 Cor 11:13; 2 John 7) Mat 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. Lawlessness: There was a rise in lawlessness. Caligula and Nero were examples of lawless leaders (2 Tim 3:9) Mat 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. The Gospel Preached to the whole world: In Colossians 1:23 Pauls tells us that the Gospel “was proclaimed in all creation under heaven” (see also Romans 10:18; Col 1:6) Mat 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. The Abomination of Desolation: Consisted of the Roman armies surrounding Jerusalem. See also Luke 21:20. Mat 24:15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) The Flight of Christians from the Siege: History records that many Christians fled Jerusalem during the unexpected and temporary Roman withdrawal from the siege on that city. Most fled to the rock city fortress of Pella some 60 miles northeast of Jerusalem. Mat 24:16 Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains: Mat 24:17 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house: Mat 24:18 Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. Mat 24:19 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! Mat 24:20 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day: Great Tribulation: The language Jesus uses here is reference to horrible judgements throughout the Old Testament (see Exodus 11:6; Daniel 9:12; 12:1; Joel 2:2) Mat 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. I have cut short my research to save space. In Christ, Ken. |
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35 | Has the Great Tribulation taken place ? | Matt 24:34 | Ken John | 115707 | ||
Did Jesus prophesay in Matthew 24 that the events of the Great Tribulation would be fulfilled between 30 A.D and 70 A.D ? Reading Matthew 24 Mark 13 and Luke 21 this would seem that the GT has already taken place so where does this leave the church ? | ||||||
36 | What happened to Enoch and Elijah ? | John 3:13 | Ken John | 115699 | ||
In view of John 3:13 what happened to Enoch and Elijah ? Read Gen 5:24 also note 2Kings 2:11 and Hebrews 11:5 relating to John 3:13. |
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37 | What happened to the saints ? | Matt 27:52 | Ken John | 115698 | ||
Brother Rowdy, As these were saints, I base my support on Paul's 2Co 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. The same idea the Saviour expressed to the dying thief, when he said, “today shalt thou be with me in paradise;” Luk_23:43. Blessings, Ken. |
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38 | What happened to the saints ? | Matt 27:52 | Ken John | 115452 | ||
Thanks brother for your answer. I think they went with Jesus after His resurrection to Heaven. Blessings, Ken. |
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39 | What happened to the saints ? | Matt 27:52 | Ken John | 115451 | ||
Thank you brother for your answer. In Christ Ken | ||||||
40 | What happened to the saints ? | Matt 27:52 | Ken John | 115450 | ||
Thank you brother for your answer. In Christ Ken | ||||||
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