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21 | Eternal life promised by God? | Titus 1:2 | dwilliamson | 217638 | ||
Titus 1v1-2 tells us that Paul is a "servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ...in hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began". (AV). NASB renders "promised long ages ago" but I don't know that that is a very accurate rendering although it probably does give the thought! In v2 we learn that eternal life is a Prospect "in hope of", we also learn that it was Promised; then in v3 we learn that it was Preached by the apostle Paul. My question is - When/how/where did God PROMISE "eternal life...before the world began"? Does this just relate to His eternal purpose or is there a written promise in Scripture? Thanks David |
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22 | The Suffering of the Church | Acts 8:2 | dwilliamson | 217635 | ||
Dear Mike I'm sure all of us have made a blanket statement at some stage which was later shown to be incorrect. I certainly appreciate your honesty and willingness to "concede and accept correction". Hope we all are marked by that same spirit. And I say that first of all to myself! In Him David |
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23 | U.F.O's | 2 Tim 1:9 | dwilliamson | 217610 | ||
Hello mamayama1 I must say I agree absolutely with the statements of BradK and Makarios. The Word of God is described as "the faith" (see Jude 1v3 among many other Scriptures). If this means anything, it means that the Word of God should be the basis of all that we believe. The Scripture speaks of "deceitful spirits" - see for example 1 Timothy 4v1 "But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons..." Experiences may seem real and impressive to us but we cannot build our understanding of God upon our experiences. If we want to know God, if we want to know His will etc - we find it in the Bible. One statement that I am alarmed by in your question is "I am taught that scripture has its own message to the reader". Does this mean that the same Scripture has a different interpretation depending on who we are? This is not true - "God is not the author of confusion" (1 Corinthians 14v33) which would certainly be the result if each could interpret Scripture as they desired! No my friend "All Scripture is given...that the man of God may be perfect (i.e complete), throughly furnished unto all good works". We have the Holy Spirit within to enable us to interpret the Scriptures of truth and this should be (and is) enough for us. My advice would be that you begin a daily reading program and ask the Lord to reveal by His Spirit the truth of what is contained in the Scripture in its context. This will bring stability and joy and will leave you no longer craving for extra-biblical experiences! Hope this is helpful. In Christ David |
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24 | The Suffering of the Church | Acts 8:2 | dwilliamson | 217608 | ||
Hope I dont presume to go too far by adding the following verses which I found in an old magazine called "Things New and Old". No author details are given. Have Ye Counted the Cost? Have ye counted the cost! Have ye counted the cost! Ye warriors of the Cross? Are ye fixed in heart, for your Master's sake, To suffer all earthly loss? Can ye bear the scoff of the worldly-wise, As ye pass by pleasure's bower, To watch with your Lord, on the mountain top, Through the dreary midnight hour? In the power of His might! In the power of His might! Who was made thro' weakness strong, Ye shall overcome in the fearful fight! And sing His victory song! But count ye the cost; yea, count ye the cost -The forsaking all ye have! Then take up your cross and follow your Lord, Not thinking your life to save! By the " blood of the Lamb," - By the " blood of the Lamb,"' - By the faithful witness Word! Not loving your lives unto death for Him, Ye shall triumph with your Lord! So count ye the cost; yea, count ye the cost, Ye warriors of the cross! Yet in royal faith and in royal love, Count all selfish gain but loss.' O! the banner of love! O! the banner of love! It will cost you a pang to hold! But 'twill float in triumph the field above. Though your heart's blood stain its fold. Ye may count the cost! ye may count the cost Of all Egyptians treasure! But the riches of Christ ye cannot count - His love ye cannot measure! In Him David |
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25 | Types of angels | Ex 4:3 | dwilliamson | 217607 | ||
There are "elect angels" (1 Timothy 5v21) and "fallen angels" (Jude 1v6). I take it that it is the elect angels which your query concerns. There is the Archangel Michael (Daniel 10v21, 12v1; Jude 1v9; Revelation 12v7). Another "angel" that is named in Scripture is Gabriel (see Daniel 8v16, 9v21; Luke 1v19,26). The "cherubim" appear to be a class of angel - first mentioned in Genesis 3v24, they seem to represent in some way Gods righteous character. They are mentioned on numerous occasions throughout the Scripture - "two cherubim of Gold" covered the "mercy-seat" in the tabernacle. The "seraphim" of Isaiah Ch6 are another class of angelic being it would appear. Possibly (and I say possibly because I dont know!) the "living creatures" of Revelation Ch 4 are another class of angel. Also in Colossians Ch 1v16 the Scripture states concerning the Lord Jesus "For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things have been created through Him and for Him." I take it (from the background and context of these verses)that the "invisible" things of which Paul writes are further described as "thrones...dominions...rulers...authorities" and these are all grades of angels. I take it that the use of the term "Angel of the Lord" in the Old Testament is a reference to a Christophany rather than an "angel" per se. I'm sure others will have more information to add. Hope this is helpful. Regards, David |
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26 | The Suffering of the Church | Acts 8:2 | dwilliamson | 217606 | ||
Searcher A marvellous story. See my personal profile. The suffering of those martyrs is the means which God used to cause me to desire to know Him more. The discipleship statements of the Lord Jesus promise a path of suffering for the believer in Him. See eg. Matthew 8v19-20. Here the "scribe" who came to the Lord promises to "follow...whithersoever Thou goest" - the Lord has to remind the scribe that "the foxes have holes, the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man hath not where to lay His head"! In other words, to follow the Lord Jesus is necessarily to walk a path of suffering in this world. Is this not the world that rejected Him from His birth, is it not the world that crucified the Lord? How then can His servants "reign as kings" in His absence (see 1 Corinthians Ch4v8-16.) Think of the sufferings of David the "sweet Psalmist of Israel" - if he had not experienced his suffering would we have had the Psalms which so eloquently express the truly pious heart? We would be the poorer without them! In Colossians 1v24 Paul records "Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions" (NASB). Evidently Paul does not speak of the atoning sufferings of Christ - in which no person but Christ Himself had a part! He speaks rather of suffering as associated with Christ "on behalf of His body, which is the church". Now, having said all of this, it seems necessary to state that Satan does have a part often in suffering. Job is the prime example of this BUT it must be recognised that God was ever in control and Satan could not go beyond the limits God set! Thus Satan, with all his power and cruelty is unable to cause one particle of suffering to a Christian without the prior knowledge of God Himself. In Him David |
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27 | The Gospel of Christ | Romans | dwilliamson | 217578 | ||
Dear all Apologies for the use of my brothers username - it was completely inadvertant and was the result of my sharing his computer briefly. I think it was about 12.30am this morning (by our time) and so I was possibly bleary eyed at the time. Also, the fact that I signed myself as David on the posts I think is sufficient to show that this was unintentional. Sorry!! As to the welcomes I've received to the forum - I appreciate them all very much. Doc, Thanks for the advice/direction as to where to obtain a good summary of Luthers life. In Him David |
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28 | Un-repented Sin | Heb 6:6 | dwilliamson | 217559 | ||
Thank you both Doc and stjohn for your kind welcome to the forum. In Him, David |
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29 | The Gospel of Christ | Romans | dwilliamson | 217558 | ||
In the Acts the Gospel is Preached. In the epistle to the Romans the Gospel is Explained. In Galatians the Gospel is defended. The epistle to the Romans is a watertight argument concerning the "righteousness of God" as revealed in the "Gospel of God...concerning His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord" (Rom 1v1-3). Very broadly speaking the subjects dealt with in Romans are as follows: Ch1-3 reveals Condemnation Ch4-5 reveals Justification Ch6-8 reveals Sanctification and Glorification Ch9-11 reveals Election Ch12-16 reveals Consecration. For a proper understanding of the Gospel doctrinally, a study of Pauls letter to the Romans is essential. Regards, David |
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30 | Un-repented Sin | Heb 6:6 | dwilliamson | 217540 | ||
Vintage I understand your problem. As to Hebrews Ch6v4-6 the answer lies in the context of the book. This epistle was written to early Hebrew people who had professed to become Christians. They had been associated with Judaism in the past but had accepted (at least nominally) that Jesus was the Messiah. Now, the danger was that having taken such a stand, when persecution came they would go back to side with the nation that had crucified their Messiah. In Hebrews 6 note the following v1-3 The pronouns are "us" and "we" v4-8 The pronouns are "they" and "them" v9-12 The pronouns are "you" and "your". I submit the following as my understanding of the passage. In v1-3 the group spoken of incorporates everyone who professed that Jesus was the Messiah (whether they had truly received Him or not). In v4-8 the group spoken of are Jewish people with unique privileges and blessings who had come under great influence and knew that He was the Messiah but, they openly rejected Him and took sides with the nation of Israel against Him therefore they "again crucify to themselves the Son of God and put Him to an open shame" Hebrews 6v6. From v9 onwards true believers are the subject - see v9 "But, beloved, we are convinced of better things concerning you, and things that accompany salvation". The writer to the Hebrews is convinced concerning his readers of what? That they have salvation - and therefore what is stated in v4-8 will not be true of them. I will give a fuller exposition of above later if you require - i'm not at home with my notes at present! As to the 1 John 3v6-8 passage. It must be remembered that John writes in Black and white terms. The tense he uses in respect of sin is present continuous as I remember and he is stating that a person who is in the family of God will not continue sinning as a habit of life. The issue in John is this, we have received the same life as our Father "eternal life" (if we are born again), thus we will show family characteristics. So a person who professes to be in Gods family and yet consistently lives in sin and has no realisation of the fact that God is Light is not in the family of God at all. Salvation cannot be lost, see for example John10 v27-30. It does not depend on me, it depends on Christ and the value of His blood. Again, hope this is helpful, if I can clarify anything let me know. In Him David |
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31 | Un-repented Sin | Heb 6:6 | dwilliamson | 217515 | ||
Dear Vintage I've just read your question (Ireland is a bit behind you guys). I think the context of 1 John is important to your question. "If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (KJV). Before we were saved we are referred to as being "enemies", "ungodly, "sinners" (Rom 5)etc. Having trusted Christ as Saviour we are now in the family of God (John 1v12). In the first epistle of John, John is dealing with the family of God, thus when He speaks of forgiveness it is forgiveness within the sphere of the family. Prior to conversion our sin would bring upon us penal judgement, now however we are in the family of God and "we have an advocate with the FATHER" (1Jn 2) - note, it is not with "God" as distant from us (ie. relationship with the Father is never broken, He is still our Father). The Advocate who is in the Fathers presence pleads (by virtue of His being there) the value of His blood on our behalf. So, although sin is extremely serious and should be confessed and forsaken immediately, NEVER is relationship broken between the child of God and His Father. One has put it like this "There is nothing stronger than the link of Union, there is nothing so slender as the link of Communion". When we sin against our Father we are out of communion and need to be forgiven and restored to that communion, but our Union with Him as being in His Family is never broken. Hope this is helpful. In Him David |
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32 | Parts of Burnt Offering and Mark 12v30? | Hebrews | dwilliamson | 217514 | ||
Lionheart Thanks for your time brother. Specifically what I was interested in was the correlation between the parts of the burnt offering (head, fat, inwards, legs (AV)) and the quotation given from Mark 12v30. Note that the head links with the "mind", the legs with the "strength", the inwards with the "heart", the fat with the "soul". So, as typified in the burnt offering of old, when the Lord was upon earth He was completely devoted to the Father in relation to His intellect, His physical strength, His inward affection, His emotions. They were all on the altar - bringing a sweet savour of rest and delight to His Father. The fulfilment of this is when he gave Himself for us as an "offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour" (Ephesians 5v2) at the Cross. Just wondered if anyone else had any further thought to expand upon this. In Him David |
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33 | Parts of Burnt Offering and Mark 12v30? | Not Specified | dwilliamson | 217497 | ||
Hello All Ref: Lev 1v6-9 "He shall then skin the burnt offering and cut it into its pieces. The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar and arrange wood on the fire. Then Aaron's sons the priests shall arrange the pieces, the head and the suet over the wood which is on the fire that is on the altar. Its entrails, however, and its legs he shall wash with water. And the priest shall offer up in smoke all of it on the altar for a burnt offering, an offering by fire of a soothing aroma to the LORD." Just thinking about this scripture today. Does anyone see a link between this type of the Lord and the words spoken by the Lord in Mark 12v30 "AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH"? |
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34 | Parts of Burnt Offering and Mark 12v30? | Hebrews | dwilliamson | 217499 | ||
Hello All Ref: Lev 1v6-9 "He shall then skin the burnt offering and cut it into its pieces. The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar and arrange wood on the fire. Then Aaron's sons the priests shall arrange the pieces, the head and the suet over the wood which is on the fire that is on the altar. Its entrails, however, and its legs he shall wash with water. And the priest shall offer up in smoke all of it on the altar for a burnt offering, an offering by fire of a soothing aroma to the LORD." Just thinking about this scripture today. Does anyone see a link between this type of the Lord and the words spoken by the Lord in Mark 12v30 "AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH"? |
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35 | Are there different judgments? | Bible general Archive 4 | dwilliamson | 217342 | ||
Thanks CDBJ, I appreciate that. So, do you believe the order in which these judgments take place is as follows: 1. 1Cor3. When the Lord returns to the air to receive his church/bride to Himself (1 Thess 4v13-18, 1 Co 15v51-58). At this time, or shortly after will be the Judgement seat of Christ where the works/attitudes of Christians will be judged and their rewards will be determined. This will precede the Tribulation period. 2. Matt 25. This judgement will take place after the tribulation period and before the setting up of the earthly Kingdom for the millenium. What will here be decisive will be how, during the tribulation period, the various nations have dealt with the Lords earthly people (the Jews). Their attitude to the Jew in that day will reveal whether they have faith or not! 3. Rev 20. This is after the millenium when all that will die will have died. Thus the "dead small and great stand before God". This refers to those who are not saved only. Very solemn. "O awful day, who would not be, Sheltered O Lamb of God in Thee." |
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36 | Are there different judgments? | Not Specified | dwilliamson | 217327 | ||
I would like the opinion/exposition of forum members in relation to the various judgements recorded in Scripture. In Matt 25v31-46 we read about "all nations" being gathered and the "Son of Man" shall "separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats". In Rev 20v11-15 we read about the great white throne judgment where "the dead, small and great stand before God" etc. In 1 Cor 3 v13-15, 4v5 another judgment appears to be in view - a judgment of the believers works. Notice on one occasion it is "all nations", on another "all the dead", and on another "Each man" who builds into the church. How do forum members view these judgements - as one and the same occasion, or as different occasions? |
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37 | Are there different judgments? | Bible general Archive 4 | dwilliamson | 217329 | ||
I would like the opinion/exposition of forum members in relation to the various judgements recorded in Scripture. In Matt 25v31-46 we read about "all nations" being gathered and the "Son of Man" shall "separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats". In Rev 20v11-15 we read about the great white throne judgment where "the dead, small and great stand before God" etc. In 1 Cor 3 v13-15, 4v5 another judgment appears to be in view - a judgment of the believers works. Notice on one occasion it is "all nations", on another "all the dead", and on another "Each man" who builds into the church. How do forum members view these judgements - as one and the same occasion, or as different occasions? |
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38 | What is love? | Matt 22:37 | dwilliamson | 217289 | ||
I think its important to note that love as urged often upon us in the Bible is much more than a feeling as has been stated by MJH. When we read that "God so loved the world..." it is not merely stating that He has a feeling of kindness towards the world, though this be true! The love in question has its root not in the emotions but in the will and therefore, even though at times we might dislike what a person does and is, we can still choose to love that person! Our "love" towards God is a direct response to His love for us and is the result of us choosing to love Him, which will be evident in our obedience to His word. Of course the greatest example of this "love" was the Lord Jesus Himself. dwilliamson |
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