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21 | How was Samuel raised from the grave? | 1 Sam 28:12 | Nicholson | 8018 | ||
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22 | Church Age? | Acts 2:17 | Nicholson | 5906 | ||
Last Days Whenever we read about “the Last Days,” we should see on what context this is mentioned. In Joel’s prophecy and in the whole book of Joel the theme is the Return and Restoration of the JEWS. So in all the connected references like Joel 2: 27-32, Isa.32: 12-18, Isa.44: 1-8, Ezek.39: 28,29, Zech.12: 8 – 13: 1 these Last Days would refer to the same general context. This present age of approximately 6000 years can be seen to consist of 3 dispensations of 2000 years each. The first dispensation is of the GENTILES, from Adam to Jacob. The second dispensation is of the JEWS, from Jacob to the first coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. The third dispensation is of the CHURCH, from the First to the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1Cor.10: 32) Here, “the Last Days” is connected with the second dispensation. It will coincide with the fulfillment of the promises of God to the JEWS. Gen.12: 2,3, Exo.19: 5,6 etc. These were about to be fulfilled at the First Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ through the ministry of our Lord in the Gospels and through the ministry of our Lord’s disciples in Acts. But the JEWS rejected the message of the Kingdom and also crucified their Messiah. Matt.23: 13, Matt.21: 43 and in Acts 13: 46, 18: 6, 28: 28 According to Daniel’s prophecy, at that time, the end of the dispensation of the JEWS was (1week of years – Dan.9: 25 – 27) short of only 7 years. The clock (of the JEWS) stopped short of 7 years and the next dispensation of the CHURCH started. After the end of this dispensation of the CHURCH, as soon as the Church is raptured, that clock will start again and run for 7years to complete the dispensation of the JEWS. At that time the promises to the JEWS will all be fulfilled. So we can see clearly that it was the Last Days for the JEWS during both the occasions i.e. during the First as well as the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
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23 | How was Samuel raised from the grave? | 1 Sam 28:12 | Nicholson | 5538 | ||
How was Samuel raised or called-up from among the dead? When we read Ezek.28 and Isa.14: 12-17 we can understand certain things about Satan. Before the beginning of the present age of man, there was a time when Satan was created and anointed to rule over the whole earth. We do not know how long was the duration of that rule. But there was a time when Satan was disqualified because of his pride. Later man (Adam) was created to rule over the earth in place of Satan. (Gen.1: 26-28) But due to the deception of Satan, man also became disqualified to rule. So Satan, the incumbent ruler, though disqualified, continues to rule till man is prepared to take up the scepter and rule as a consort queen along-with the Lord Jesus Christ. (2Cor.4: 4, Eph.2: 2, John 12: 31, Luke 4: 5,6) This principle of God’s government can be seen clearly in the case of Saul and David. Though Saul was disqualified in 1Sam.15 and David was chosen and anointed in 1Sam.16, we find that Saul continued to rule till 2Sam.1. Satan being the ruler of the earth had the Keys of Hades and of Death till that time when our Lord Jesus Christ experienced Death and also entered in the Hades (the place occupied by all the dead). But it was impossible that Hades should hold him. (Acts 2: 24) Then from the time of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ the Keys of Hades and of Death are in His hands as we read in Rev.1: 18. So, during the days of Saul in 1Sam.28, Satan could empower the witch to bring up Samuel. But at present such things are impossible. |
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24 | How was Samuel called from the grave? | 1 Sam 28:7 | Nicholson | 5537 | ||
How was Samuel raised or called-up from among the dead? And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets. Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor. (1Sam.28: 6,7) When we read Ezek.28 and Isa.14: 12-17 we can understand certain things about Satan. Before the beginning of the present age of man, there was a time when Satan was created and anointed to rule over the whole earth. We do not know how long was the duration of that rule. But there was a time when Satan was disqualified because of his pride. Later man (Adam) was created to rule over the earth in place of Satan. (Gen.1: 26-28) But due to the deception of Satan, man also became disqualified to rule. So Satan, the incumbent ruler, though disqualified, continues to rule till man is prepared to take up the scepter and rule as a consort queen along-with the Lord Jesus Christ. (2Cor.4: 4, Eph.2: 2, John 12: 31, Luke 4: 5,6) This principle of God’s government can be seen clearly in the case of Saul and David. Though Saul was disqualified in 1Sam.15 and David was chosen and anointed in 1Sam.16, we find that Saul continued to rule till 2Sam.1. Satan being the ruler of the earth had the Keys of Hades and of Death till that time when our Lord Jesus Christ experienced Death and also entered in the Hades (the place occupied by all the dead). But it was impossible that Hades should hold him. (Acts 2: 24) Then from the time of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ the Keys of Hades and of Death are in His hands as we read in Rev.1: 18. So, during the days of Saul in 1Sam.28, Satan could empower the witch to bring up Samuel. But at present such things are impossible. |
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25 | Church Age? | Acts 2:17 | Nicholson | 5535 | ||
Is Acts 2:17, talking about the church age? No. First of all there is nothing called “THE CHURCH AGE” in the Scriptures. The Greek words AION, GENEA and OIKONOMIA have been most often wrongly translated and also wrongly understood. AION means AGE and GENEA means GENERATIONS and OIKONOMIA means DISPENSATION or STEWARDSHIP. Also the wrong understanding of the words AGES and DISPENSATIONS have led to wrong understanding of many portions of Scripture. This has also given rise to formation of many cult groups and wrong doctrines. Comparing Matt.12: 31,32 and Eph.1: 21 and the right translation of many other portions of Scripture shows clearly that God has revealed to man only about 2 ages. (1) The FIRST age, which is this present age of approximately 6000 years from ADAM to the GLORIOUS RETURN of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. (2) Then there will be the SECOND age of 1000 years, the coming Messianic Age of the glorious reign of our Lord Jesus Christ over the whole earth. The present AGE of 6000 years can be divided into 3 dispensations of 2000 years each. 1) Dispensation of the Gentiles from Adam to Jacob 2) Dispensation of the Jews from Jacob – Israel to the first coming of the Lord Jesus Christ 3) Dispensation of Church from the time of the setting aside of Israel to the rapture of the Church. Acts 2: 16 – 21 must be compared with other related portions like Joel 2: 27-32, Isa.32: 12-18, Isa.44: 1-8, Ezek.39: 28,29, Zech.12: 8 – 13: 1 These Scriptures show clearly that there will be a POURING of the Holy Spirit accompanied by signs, miracles and wonders at the time of our Lord’s return to regather and restore the people of Israel to the Promised Land. At that time the whole house of Israel will repent and return back to their Land and the promises given to them in Gen.12: 1-3 and Exo.19: 5,6 etc. will be fulfilled. This kind of POURING of the Spirit or the signs, miracles and wonders occurred during a few occasions in their history when these promises were about to be fulfilled. Those were the times of 1) Moses and Joshua, 2) Elijah and Elisha, 3) the Lord Jesus and His disciples. These things did not occur in a similar manner on any other occasion throughout the human history. THESE THINGS WILL NOT OCCUR DURING THE PRESENT DISPENSATION OF THE CHURCH. These things will take place only after the rapture of the Church when the People of Israel will repent and return to their Land in the presence of our Lord. |
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26 | What is POURING of the Spirit? | Acts 2:17 | Nicholson | 5534 | ||
Is Acts 2:17, talking about the church age? No. First of all there is nothing called “THE CHURCH AGE” in the Scriptures. The Greek words AION, GENEA and OIKONOMIA have been most often wrongly translated and also wrongly understood. AION means AGE and GENEA means GENERATIONS and OIKONOMIA means DISPENSATION or STEWARDSHIP. Also the wrong understanding of the words AGES and DISPENSATIONS have led to wrong understanding of many portions of Scripture. This has also given rise to formation of many cult groups and wrong doctrines. Comparing Matt.12: 31,32 and Eph.1: 21 and the right translation of many other portions of Scripture shows clearly that God has revealed to man only about 2 ages. (1) The FIRST age, which is this present age of approximately 6000 years from ADAM to the GLORIOUS RETURN of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. (2) Then there will be the SECOND age of 1000 years, the coming Messianic Age of the glorious reign of our Lord Jesus Christ over the whole earth. The present AGE of 6000 years can be divided into 3 dispensations of 2000 years each. 1) Dispensation of the Gentiles from Adam to Jacob 2) Dispensation of the Jews from Jacob – Israel to the first coming of the Lord Jesus Christ 3) Dispensation of Church from the time of the setting aside of Israel to the rapture of the Church. Acts 2: 16 – 21 must be compared with other related portions like Joel 2: 27-32, Isa.32: 12-18, Isa.44: 1-8, Ezek.39: 28,29, Zech.12: 8 – 13: 1 These Scriptures show clearly that there will be a POURING of the Holy Spirit accompanied by signs, miracles and wonders at the time of our Lord’s return to regather and restore the people of Israel to the Promised Land. At that time the whole house of Israel will repent and return back to their Land and the promises given to them in Gen.12: 1-3 and Exo.19: 5,6 etc. will be fulfilled. This kind of POURING of the Spirit or the signs, miracles and wonders occurred during a few occasions in their history when these promises were about to be fulfilled. Those were the times of 1) Moses and Joshua, 2) Elijah and Elisha, 3) the Lord Jesus and His disciples. These things did not occur in a similar manner on any other occasion throughout the human history. THESE THINGS WILL NOT OCCUR DURING THE PRESENT DISPENSATION OF THE CHURCH. These things will take place only after the rapture of the Church when the People of Israel will repent and return to their Land in the presence of our Lord. |
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27 | Explanations of difficult verses | NT general Archive 1 | Nicholson | 4989 | ||
Salvation and Baptism. What do we mean by SALVATION? When we try to answer this question on the basis of the Word of God, we must understand that there are 3 aspects of Salvation. First – The PAST completed aspect of Salvation – the salvation of the spirit – This is a free gift of God to everyone that believes on the finished work of the cross. This exists in the finished condition in a believer. John 3: 16, 5: 24, Eph.2: 8,9, etc. This results in receiving eternal life, which means, being eternally united with God. Those who have not received this will be separated from God forever. Second – The PRESENT CONTINUOUS aspect of Salvation – the salvation of the soul – This is carried out continually throughout the life of a believer. Heb.10: 39, 1Pet.1: 9, Phil.2: 12, etc. This results in receiving the rewards of becoming a joint-heir of Christ and partaking in His power and glory in His Millennial Kingdom. Third – The FUTURE aspect of Salvation – the salvation of the body – This will take place completely at one particular moment in the future for all believers. 1Cor.15: 52, Phil.3: 21 The FIRST aspect of Salvation is not at all dependent on our past or future WORKS. (Eph.2: 8,9) It is solely dependent on the ONE and ONLY WORK accomplished on our behalf, by God through our Lord Jesus Christ, on the cross of Calvary. None of our works (including baptism) can ever add or deduct anything from this FREE GIFT. “Whosoever believes will not perish,” i.e. anyone who believes that, “I cannot do anything to save myself and I need not do anything to save myself but the God has done EVERYTHING through the Lord Jesus Christ on my behalf.” Now look at the SECOND aspect of Salvation. Once a person has believed, his faith should result in WORKS. James 2: 20,26, Eph.2: 10, Titus 3: 8. If we have really believed, then that faith should result in OBEDIENCE to the One on whom we have believed. Here Baptism is one of the first and foremost acts obedience. |
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28 | Who are "we?" | NT general Archive 1 | Nicholson | 4988 | ||
WE? Sorry. We do not have anything to do with Nirankari. We understand that there are 3 aspects of Salvation. First – The PAST completed aspect of Salvation – the salvation of the spirit – This is a free gift of God to everyone that believes on the finished work of the cross. This exists in the finished condition in a believer. John 3: 16, 5: 24, Eph.2: 8,9, etc. This results in receiving eternal life, which means, being eternally united with God. Those who have not received this will be separated from God forever. Second – The PRESENT CONTINUOUS aspect of Salvation – the salvation of the soul – This is carried out continually throughout the life of a believer. Heb.10: 39, 1Pet.1: 9, Phil.2: 12, etc. This results in receiving the rewards of becoming a joint-heir of Christ and partaking in His power and glory in His Millennial Kingdom. Third – The FUTURE aspect of Salvation – the salvation of the body – This will take place completely at one particular moment in the future for all believers. 1Cor.15: 52, Phil.3: 21 |
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29 | once saved always saved? | NT general Archive 1 | Nicholson | 4933 | ||
SAVED FOR EVER The two schools of thought, the Armenian and The Calvinist, are antagonistic to the other and each claims to found its contentions on the Scripture. The backbone of the Armenian belief is based on Hebrews, chapter 3,4,6 and 10. Frankly, we believe that both schools have failed to catch the Holy Spirit's message for the believers. The Calvinists, cling to salvation by grace alone, and apart from works, have done away with the Spirit's warnings by asserting that the warnings are for "professors and not for possessors." The Armenians contend, rightly, that the warnings are for "possessors," but both schools fail to see that the REST is not salvation from hell, but it is the millennial rest of one thousand years, that awaits those saints who hold fast to the confidence and the rejoicing of the HOPE firm unto the end. "FOREVER LET IT BE MADE PLAIN THAT SALVATION IS BY GRACE, THROUGH FAITH, AND NOT OF WORKS. However, let it also be made plain: "WE MUST ALL APPEAR BEFORE THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST; THAT EVERY ONE MAY RECEIVE THE THINGS DONE IN HIS BODY, ACCORDING TO THAT HE HATH DONE, WHETHER IT BE GOOD OR BAD. KNOWING THEREFORE THE TERROR OF THE LORD, WE PERSUADE MEN." 2Cor.5: 10. FREE GIFT (Eternal) There is no value for the works done before Salvation. For the wages of sin is death; but the GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Rom.6: 23) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the GIFT of God: NOT OF WORKS, lest any man should boast. (Eph.2: 8,9) REWARDS ACCORDING TO WORKS (Millennial). These are works done (obedience) after Salvation. And, behold, I come quickly; and my REWARD is with me, to give every man ACCORDING AS HIS WORK SHALL BE. (Rev.22: 12) Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, ACCORDING TO THAT HE HATH DONE, whether it be good or bad. (2Cor.5: 9,10) For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall REWARD every man ACCORDING TO HIS WORKS. (Matt.16: 27) |
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30 | Are Adam and Eve in Hell? | Deuteronomy | Nicholson | 4691 | ||
As on today there is no one in hell. The BEAST and the FALSE PROPHET will be the first two persons to be cast into hell, at the beginning of the Millenniel Kingdom. (Rev.19:20) Then at the end of the Millennial Kingdom Satan followed by his angels and then all the unsaved men will be cast into hell. God clothed Adam and Eve with the coats of skins. (Gen.3:21) This indicates symbolically that they are saved by the grace of God. (Eph 2:8,9) So they will not be in hell. |
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31 | Which 2 tribes destroyed? | Deuteronomy | Nicholson | 4690 | ||
Portion of the Levites. If you are studying the inheritance of the Levites, it is better to read how Joshua divided the inheritance among the tribes. This is recorded in Joshua Chapters 13 to 21. In Chapter 13 the inheritance of the two and a half tribes on the eastern side of Jordan is given. In chapters 15 to 19 the inheritance of the nine and a half tribes on the western side of the Jordan is given. Then if you read Chapter 21 you will see that all the 48 cities given to the Levites by the 12 tribes is mentioned by name. Levi had three sons: 1. Kohath, 2. Gershon 3. Merari (Though the sons of Aaron are of the Kohathites they are mentioned separately. They were chosen to be PRIESTS from among the Levites) See Joshua 21: 4 – 7 And the sons of Aaron the priest, of the Levites, had by lot out of the tribe of JUDAH, and out of the tribe of SIMEON, and out of the tribe of BENJAMIN, thirteen cities. (13) The rest of the sons of Kohath had by lot out of the families of the tribe of EPHRAIM, and out of the tribe of DAN, and out of the half tribe of MANASSEH, ten cities. (10) And the sons of Gershon had by lot out of the families of the tribe of ISSACHAR, and out of the tribe of ASHER, and out of the tribe of NAPHTALI, and out of the half tribe of MANASSEH in Bashan, thirteen cities. (13) The sons of Merari by their families had out of the tribe of REUBEN, and out of the tribe of GAD, and out of the tribe of ZEBULUN twelve cities. (12) |
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32 | How will we judge the angels? | Luke 16:19 | Nicholson | 4645 | ||
It is correct that we may have a share in the judgement of the fallen angels also at the Great White Throne. During the Millennial kingdom the angels will be serving us when we will exercise authority over the earth with our Lord. |
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33 | Weekly Communion? | 1 Cor 11:25 | Nicholson | 4640 | ||
We should remember the great sacrifice of the Cross of Calvary as often as possible. This was accomplished on our behalf by God whose love is beyond our understanding. When we remember His death we worship and adore Him and offer thanks giving. On a proper understanding in these lines, now we have to decide for ourselves HOW OFTEN we are going to do it. It is not HOW OFTEN but how sincerely and with how much clear understanding we do it is that really matters. |
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34 | How old is the earth scripturally? | Gen 1:1 | Nicholson | 4638 | ||
The CREATION mentioned in Gen.1:1 is creation OUT OF NOTHING. Heb.11:3, Psalm 33:6,9. What God created at this point out of nothing can only be perfect in beauty and order. But the creative activity from Gen.1:3 onwards is from a earth which was existing at that point of time in a totally RUINED condition as given in Gen.1:2. This can be called as the RESTORATION of the earth with CREATION of man which took 6 days (24-hour days) So we can say that the earth was created by God many ages ago in the unrevealed past. But man was created approximately 6000 years ago following a restoration of the earth. The purpose of the creation of man was to have DOMINION over the whole earth. Gen.1:26-28. |
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35 | How old is the earth scripturally? | Gen 1:1 | Nicholson | 4553 | ||
There seems to be a large unrevealed number of ages between Gen.1:1 and Gen.1:2. Because Gen.1:1 tells about the creation of the heavens and the earth. But Gen.1:2 tell that the earth alone (and not the heavens)was in a ruined condition. Gen.1:2 can also be translated as "the earth BECAME formless, void," For details you can see my TIME CHART in http://members.rediff.com/nicholson/godslove.htm | ||||||
36 | How old is the earth scripturally? | Gen 1:1 | Nicholson | 4552 | ||
Gen 1:1 speaks about the Creation of the Heavens and the Earth. Gen.1:2 speaks about the ruined condition of the Earth (earth only and the heavens are not included in this verse) Gen.1:3 onward we find the account of the restoration of the ruined Earth over a period of SIX days. The creation of the Earth mentioned in Gen.1:1 can date back to many ages before Gen.1:2 For details you can see my TIME CHART in http://members.rediff.com/nicholson/godslove.htm |
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37 | Which 2 tribes destroyed? | Deuteronomy | Nicholson | 4416 | ||
I would like to add here that two and a half tribes ( Reuben, Gad and half of Manasseh) got their inheritance on the Eastern side of the river Jordan and the other nine and half tribes got the inheritance on the Western side of the Jordan. Num.32 Deut.29:8 | ||||||
38 | Weekly Communion? | 1 Cor 11:25 | Nicholson | 4266 | ||
We are commanded to Partake in the Lord's Table TO REMEMBER THE LORD. It has to be done as often as possible. It was the custom of certain early disciples to come together to break bread on the First Day of the week as we read in Acts 20:7. It is therefore good to remember Him and adore Him through partaking in the Lord's Table on all Sundays. |
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39 | Which 2 tribes destroyed? | Deuteronomy | Nicholson | 4263 | ||
Joseph had 12 sons. In place of Joseph, his 2 sons were given inheritance. 1Chron.5:1. This brought the total to 13. Then God commanded that LEVI will not have any separate inheritance in the Land. Duet.10:9 and 18:1. So the inheritance was given to 12, which consisted of Jacobs 10 sons and Joseph's 2 sons. |
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40 | WILL YOU KNOW YOUR LOVE ONES IN HEAVEN | Luke 16:19 | Nicholson | 4226 | ||
Yes I agree that we are likely to be present at the Great White Throne Judgement. But the promise of judging the World and the Angels, and the fulfilment of Rom.8:17, 2Tim.2:12, and all the promises for Overcomers in Rev.2 and 3 will be fully accomplished in the Millennial Kingdom, which is the 1000year period between 1Thess.4 and Rev.20. In this period the power glory and majesty of our Lord Jesus Christ is going to be manifested and all those who loved Him and followed Him sincerely will be His Joint Heirs or part of His Bride. |
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