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21 | why was joseph Forgotton? | NT general Archive 1 | hobbs | 185479 | ||
Dear maricjess, The Bible is the Word of God. It was written, not to answer all the questions that the curious may desire to know, but to Glorify Himself through the plan of redemption of His elect people. Matt 1:21 "She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." God Bless, John |
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22 | HasFaith is given to all universally? | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185461 | ||
It's all too easy to lose track, I know frpm personal experience. Having said that...what do think Peter meant in acts 4? |
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23 | HasFaith is given to all universally? | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185454 | ||
I think it would be helpful for ust to return to the Topic, which Is PREDESTINATION. Acts 4:25 who by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David Your servant, said, 'WHY DID THE GENTILES RAGE, AND THE PEOPLES DEVISE FUTILE THINGS? Acts 4:26 'THE KINGS OF THE EARTH TOOK THEIR STAND, AND THE RULERS WERE GATHERED TOGETHER AGAINST THE LORD AND AGAINST HIS CHRIST.' Acts 4:27 "For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, Acts 4:28 to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose predestined to occur. Hobbs |
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24 | HasFaith is given to all universally? | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185435 | ||
Dear John, You stated "Faith is indeed a gift as it is specifically listed as one. And we can refuse a gift if we choose to. This to me is an axiom." I agree with you that Faith is a gift. But will you, please, demontrate from the Bible, that Faith is given to all men universally? Thanks, Hobbs |
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25 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185428 | ||
Hi John, What is the scriptural foundation for your doctrine? Hobbs |
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26 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185426 | ||
Dear Edwin, You asked "But what about the four words that immediately precede your Scripture quotation, namely Rom 3:10" As it is written": Well..if it had'nt been written, it would'nt be Scripture. The fact that the verse is from the Old Testament is irrevelant. What is revalent is the context in which Paul brought his evidence. 2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; If Paul thought vers 4 meant that David was limiting the extent of man's wickedness, he would not have offered it as evidence. Hobbs |
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27 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185421 | ||
Dear John, I love to recieve messages from all my brothers and sisters in Christ! Your's my friend are no exception. please feel free to contact me at any time you want. I for one ( and I'm sure Doc feels the same way), consider as blessings from God all communications from all. Please feel free to make your thoughts known at any time. God Bless John, Hobbs |
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28 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185414 | ||
RE:POST!!! THIS TIME TO THE CORRECT PERSON (I hope) :-) Dear Stjohn, It is our love for God that spurs us on to know Him as He truly is. That is why we participate in forums such as BSF. I believe,that our love for God is reflected in our love for His truth. They are inseperable. 1 Pet 1:22 Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, That being said, I must admit my disappointment in your non-reponse to the passage I provided. Hobbs |
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29 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185412 | ||
My Bad! I mixed up Edwin with Stjohn. Please ignore my previous 2 notes. I plead "Senior Moment". Hobbs |
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30 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185410 | ||
Hello again Edwin, It is our love for God that spurs us on to know Him as He truly is. That is why we participate in forums such as BSF. I believe,that our love for God is reflected in our love for His truth. They are inseperable. 1 Pet 1:22 Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, That being said, I must admit my disappointment in your non-reponse to the passage I provided. Hobbs |
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31 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185351 | ||
Dear Edwin, Thanks for your reply. There is nothing more important than getting to the truth of God's Word. I heatily agree that Enoch, Noah and Job were men who desired to serve God. The question is: Did their desire for God emerge out of their own hearts or had they recieved these desires by the grace of God. From my reading of the Bible, I am firmly convinced that, apart from God's grace, Enoch would not have walked with God; Job would have taken his wife's advice and no one would have survived the flood! Now, why do I believe that what I have just said is true. Allow me to list just two verses for starts. Rom 3:10 as it is written, "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; Rom 3:11 THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD; Hobbs |
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32 | help me with matthew 5:10 | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185275 | ||
Matt 5:10 "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. What don't you understand Shreen? It seems to me a simple statement of spiritual fact and encouragement. Hobbs |
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33 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185243 | ||
You have said, "You cannot choose God". If this is the case, then please explain, "choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve", as in the verse below? Jos 24:15 "And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Are you suggesting that God speaking through Joshua is asking the people to do what God knows full well they cannot do? ------------------------------------------------- "If it seems evil to you to serve the Lord...". Funny, but I have never noticed the signifcance of that particular phrase until now! I wonder how many unsaved people today consider it "evil" to trust Christ? Would'nt it be astounding to hear such a statement used in the presetation of the Gospel! Joshua does'nt even attempt to persuade them otherwise. He just tells them ... "Worship whatever you will if you believe that God is not an appropriate object of your love and reverence. Me and mine believe that God is Holy and we will worship Him." The choice Joshua is offering the people (in v. 15) is a choice between two sets of pagan dieties. I don't see this as a firm foudation for the establishment of so-called "free-will". Hobbs |
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34 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185242 | ||
Predestination - This word is properly used only with reference to God's plan or purpose of salvation. The Greek word rendered "predestinate" is found only in these six passages, Acts 4:28; Rom. 8:29, 30; 1 Cor. 2:7; Eph. 1:5, 11; and in all of them it has the same meaning. They teach that the eternal, sovereign, immutable, and unconditional decree or "determinate purpose" of God governs all events. This doctrine of predestination or election is beset with many difficulties. It belongs to the "secret things" of God. But if we take the revealed word of God as our guide, we must accept this doctrine with all its mysteriousness, and settle all our questionings in the humble, devout acknowledgment, "Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight." For the teaching of Scripture on this subject let the following passages be examined in addition to those referred to above; Gen. 21:12; Ex. 9:16; 33:19; Deut. 10:15; 32:8; Josh. 11:20; 1 Sam. 12:22; 2 Chr. 6:6; Ps. 33:12; 65:4; 78:68; 135:4; Isa. 41:1-10; Jer. 1:5; Mark 13:20; Luke 22:22; John 6:37; 15:16; 17:2, 6, 9; Acts 2:28; 3:18; 4:28; 13:48; 17:26; Rom. 9:11, 18, 21; 11:5; Eph. 3:11; 1 Thess. 1:4; 2 Thess. 2:13; 2 Tim. 1:9; Titus 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:2. (See DECREES OF GOD ¯T0001002; ELECTION.) Hodge has well remarked that, "rightly understood, this doctrine (1) exalts the majesty and absolute sovereignty of God, while it illustrates the riches of his free grace and his just displeasure with sin. (2.) It enforces upon us the essential truth that salvation is entirely of grace. That no one can either complain if passed over, or boast himself if saved. (3.) It brings the inquirer to absolute self-despair and the cordial embrace of the free offer of Christ. (4.) In the case of the believer who has the witness in himself, this doctrine at once deepens his humility and elevates his confidence to the full assurance of hope".... (Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary) Hobbs |
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35 | They are married,is it sin to have oral? | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185194 | ||
Please do't take it personly John. I was simply laying down a scripturaly founded principle that I thought would give us all some scriptual meat to chew on. Do you think Romans 14 is applicable to our conversation? |
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36 | They are married,is it sin to have oral? | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185189 | ||
Do Not Pass Judgment on One Another 14:1 As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. 2 One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. 3 Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. 4 Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master [1] that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. 5 One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. 6 The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. 7 For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. 8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. 9 For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. 10 Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; 11 for it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess [2] to God.” 12 So then each of us will give an account of himself to God. |
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37 | They are married,is it sin to have oral? | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185186 | ||
Dear John, I don't believe that you counsel married couples who are past the age for having children to refrain from copulation. Would you? The delight of the marriage bed is well documented in Song Of Songs Song 1:1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's. Song 1:2 "May he kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is better than wine. Song 1:3 "Your oils have a pleasing fragrance, Your name is like purified oil; Therefore the maidens love you. Song 1:4 "Draw me after you and let us run together! The king has brought me into his chambers." "We will rejoice in you and be glad; We will extol your love more than wine. Rightly do they love you." |
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38 | Can a christian go to hell? | 1 Corinthians | hobbs | 185184 | ||
I agree. If those He cast out had not love, neither had they the Holy Spirit. Rom 5:5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. |
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39 | Can a christian go to hell? | 1 Corinthians | hobbs | 185182 | ||
Matt 7:23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.' John 6:37 "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out. Our Lord was defintely not speaking to His people whom He does knows. Who did Jesus come to save? Matt 1:21 "She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." Notice, He came to save HIS people. Those whom the Father had given to Him |
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40 | Do homosexual tendencys constitute sin? | Lev 20:13 | hobbs | 185132 | ||
Dear Louie, I think David sinned by not turning away from the window from which he happened upon Bathsheba bathing. He knew in his heart that what he was doing was breaking God's commandment. For God had said that it was a sin to covert thy neighbors wife. Once he had taken that first slippery step, it all was down hill for not only David but many others as well. Hobbs |
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