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21 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 176845 | ||
Eat our offerings and tithes are commanded throughout Deut 12 and 14. If you look at Deut 14:24-26, you know what I am trying to say. Tithe was never money. Why do we turn the tithe into money this day? Deut 14: 24"If the distance is so great for you that you are not able to bring the tithe, since the place where the LORD your God chooses (N)to set His name is too far away from you when the LORD your God blesses you, 25then you shall exchange it for money, and bind the money in your hand and go to the place which the LORD your God chooses. 26"You may spend the money for whatever your heart desires: for oxen, or sheep, or wine, or strong drink, or whatever your heart desires; and (O)there you shall eat in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice, you and your household. iktoose |
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22 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 176777 | ||
The LORD commanded (Deut 12:6-7, 12:17-18) that we shall EAT our offerings and tithe before the LORD and rejoice. I have not heard anyone preaching on this or practicing this, even those who insist that tithing is our (Christians) duty. iktoose |
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23 | Can tares become Christians? | Matt 13:24 | iktoose | 157248 | ||
Hi CDBJ, Thanks for answering my questions. I enjoyed your poem. Actually I read it from another posting. Some follow up questions for all forum participants are: Do you think it is reasonable to assume that the wheat being God's chosen people and the tares doomed people? From the parable I sense that we cannot do a whole lot about the tares except being aware of them (being harmful). Do you think it is reasonable to believe that we have tares in our churches? Actually this question does not help individual church as we start questioning our fellow believers (i.e. Is my elder a tare?) Is it possible that perhaps the tares are not aware of themselves of what they are? These folks might have been hypnotized or brainwashed and think they are serving the true living God. iktoose |
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24 | Can tares become Christians? | Matt 13:24 | iktoose | 157241 | ||
Some preach that tares represent church goers who act like Christians but not true Christians. Then would it be possible that these folks are not aware that they themselves are tares? Is it possible for tares to become Christians? | ||||||
25 | Two different accounts of the robbers | Luke 23:43 | iktoose | 156998 | ||
Mark, I am a Bible believing person (every scripture is inspired by God) and I can go with your explanation. How would you convince an agnostic then? iktoose |
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26 | Two different accounts of the robbers | Luke 23:43 | iktoose | 156986 | ||
Okay Mark, Your thinking and approach to this passage is understandable. But one can easily question Luke's writing as Mark and Matthew do not mention the same. Since it is two against one, one could consider Mark and Matthew's writings more accurate. Do you think Mark and Matthew were some distance away from the crosses and Luke was near the crosses? John does not report this at all although I think he was near the cross with Mary. iktoose |
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27 | Two different accounts of the robbers | Luke 23:43 | iktoose | 156976 | ||
In this passage (Luke 23:40-43) we see that one of the robbers was rebuking the other for insulting Jesus. However, Matthew and Mark recorded that both of the two robbers were insulting Jesus. Matt 27:44 The robbers who had been crucified with Him were also insulting Him with the same words. Mark 15:32 Let this Christ, the King of Israel, now come down from the cross, so that we may see and believe!" Those who were crucified with Him were also insulting Him. Should we care which account is more accurate? iktoose |
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28 | Is Matt 28:19-20 for every Christian? | Matt 28:19 | iktoose | 156929 | ||
Steve, If they are wrong, what do you think we should do about it? iktoose |
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29 | Is Matt 28:19-20 for every Christian? | Matt 28:19 | iktoose | 156923 | ||
Steve, Most denominations would not let you administer baptism, communion, or preaching word if you are a lay person. I am just wondering what part of this commandment is for any Christians and for some leaders, if that is spelled out in other text. iktoose |
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30 | Is Matt 28:19-20 for every Christian? | Matt 28:19 | iktoose | 156898 | ||
Matthew 28:19-20 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit... Is this commandment for every Christian or certain church leaders? iktoose |
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31 | how do you explain romans 9:13? | Rom 9:13 | iktoose | 155427 | ||
Hi C.S.M, Very good posting. Well done. Then I read other old postings about this verse (Rom 9:13) in this forum. One of the postings alluded that Jacob stands for Israel and Esau other Arab nations. You agree? If so, do you think that means our God still hates other Arab nations (since they are rejecting our God)? I want to hear your thoughts on this? iktoose |
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32 | Spirit Baptism | Acts 8:12 | iktoose | 155396 | ||
Dear C.S.M. Thanks again for your lengthy explanation. I have no problem understanding what you stated. However, you have not answered my question to my satisfaction. I stated the following in my previous posting, "My understanding as a believer always has been that the Holy Spirit comes into you the moment you receive Jesus Christ into your heart as your Lord and Savior and dwells with you the rest of your life. I also believe that the water baptisim is a ceremony to let the congregation know you are a full pledged Christian (of course after your admission that you're a sinner and repentence of sin)." Do you disagree with this? Please indicate yes or no. After all, we can always agree on our disagreement (:-). Right? Let me ask this: Do you think deacon Philip's miracles and signs (Acts 8:13) were actually done by Jesus? If so, do you think deacon Philip had apostolic authority and power? If so, why the Samaritan believers did not receive the Holy Spirit when he baptized them? How do you reconcile this event with Acts 2:38-39 as you quoted "Peter said..repent, and be baptized in the name (or into the name) of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the GIFT of the Holy Ghost. (39)" ? Is it your understanding that if you're baptized in the name of Jesus Christ ... and you shall RECEIVE the gift of the Holy Spirit? If so, how would you reconcile that with the event happened in Acts 10:44-48 where Cornelius' household received the Holy Spirit while Peter was preaching? Baptism for them happened after that, not? Do you see the Ethiopian eunuch receiving the Holy Spirit when Philip baptized him? What is the meaning of all these rather contradicting/or inconsistent events? iktoose |
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33 | Spirit Baptism | Acts 8:12 | iktoose | 155360 | ||
Hi C.S.M, First, I want to thank you for the detailed reply. Although you missed my point slightly... but that's okay. We all do. Let me see if I can clarify this so that you may understand my point. In Acts 8:12-17, deacon Philip baptized believers (with water) in the name of Jesus but the believers did not receive the Holy Spirit apparently. Then apostles John and Peter came and prayed for the believers and laid their hands on them (v. 17) and the believers received the Holy Spirit. My understanding as a believer always has been that the Holy Spirit comes into you the moment you receive Jesus Christ into your heart as your Lord and Savior and dwells with you the rest of your life. I also believe that the water baptisim is a ceremony to let the congregation know you are a full pledged Christian. But Acts 8:12-17 seem to contradict my belief. This passage suggests that a water baptism suppose to give the believers the Holy Spirit (v. 16). Also suggests that only Apostles have the authority/power (gift of God) to give the believers the Holy Spirit. Your thoughts on this? iktoose |
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34 | Why Esau not got his blessing back? | Gen 27:35 | iktoose | 155340 | ||
WOS, Thanks for correcting my mistake of saying Isaac did not have any more blessing for Esau. I also stated that Isaac practically cursed Esau. I guess it is different point of view, i.e. half empty or half full glass. Going back to my original question... if I were siding with Jacob, it sounds all hunky-dory but if you are siding with Esau, the glass is half empty, not? For some reason I have been for the underdogs... I am not sure if I can agree with your statement comparing the ceremony of Isaac's blessing of Jacob to today's business contract. Do you think Jacob could successfully defend his position and keep what he gained if Esau took him to today's court (or Moses' court)? By the way your thoughts as a parent is well said and thanks for sharing, I cannot agree you more. I want to add though, if I may, if I were Isaac I would have punished both Rebakah and Jacob for cheating him. The Bible does not mention if Isaac followed up with that incident, does it? iktoose |
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35 | Why Esau not got his blessing back? | Gen 27:35 | iktoose | 155252 | ||
WOS, well explained with good supporting Scriptures. Then why am I prompted with more questions? When Isaac realized he made a mistake, why he said that he did not have any more blessings to bless Esau with. The blessing is coming from God, not? It is limitless, not? Isaac actually in his mind blessed Esau, not Jacob. In this instance, I guess the rule "the possession is nine tenth of the law" is applicable, huh?. Why could not he bless Esau if he believes all the blessings are coming from God? Instead he practically cursed him (Gen 27:39-40). Why? Put yourself in Esau's shoes. As a parent myself I cannot comprehend what Isaac did... Your thoughts on this? iktoose |
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36 | Are we to pray to the holy spirit? | Matt 6:9 | iktoose | 155209 | ||
Hi Hank, I had a question about praying to God and proper way to address Him. Since we are discussing the "prayer," I thought it is a good thread to bring up my question. I have always addressed Him, "Heavenly Father," or Dear "Heavenly Father" when I pray. I have seen some church leaders addressing Dear "Lord Jesus," when they pray on behalf of the congregation. Is this biblically correct? Should we concerned about it? iktoose |
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37 | Why Esau not got his blessing back? | Gen 27:35 | iktoose | 155204 | ||
Hi Mark, Thanks for the questions. Answer to your first question, absolutely yes... I have two fold answers for your second question: (1) to some people it is "lack of faith," and (2) to some other people it is "over-confident (over-zealous)" faith, i.e. one may consider that whatever the person is doing is God-approved. iktoose |
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38 | Why Esau not got his blessing back? | Gen 27:35 | iktoose | 155200 | ||
Wos, thanks for your insight. Your view is very agreeable. Matthew Henry's speculation (or inspiration) is also agreeable. Knowing God had planned (foretold) Rebekah that the younger will rule the elder, I cannot help asking these questions: Rebekah could not possibly forget about God's revelation, right? She could have persuaded or reminded Issac of the revelation, not? Instead, she conspired with Jacob and carried out the plot cheating Issac and Esau. Since it was God's plan to bless Jacob vice Esau, is it okay to approve these actions? Another word can we justify breaking some laws for good causes? Your thoughts? iktoose |
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39 | Is any type of contraception allowed? | Bible general Archive 1 | iktoose | 155186 | ||
Hi Mark, That is a good point. Let's take a look at the Law about disobeying your parents then. Deuteronomy 21 18If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them: 19Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place; 20And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard. 21And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear. This tells me that you suppose to chastize your disobeying child and if the child is still not listening then you bring him to the elders for "put to death" punishment. Obviously Onan slept with his sister-in-law (pretending to obey his father) but he was too selfish to have a child (or let her conceive one). God saw his action "wicked" and killed him. Are we not using the contraceptives for the same reason? iktoose |
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40 | is it animal? | Job | iktoose | 155115 | ||
Hi eklektos, Thanks for your note. You got me interested and I looked up the word "leviathan," got the following verses: Job 3:8 May those curse it who curse the day, Those who are ready to arouse Leviathan. Job 41:1 “Can you draw out Leviathan with a hook, Or snare his tongue with a line which you lower? Psalm 74:14 You broke the heads of Leviathan in pieces, And gave him as food to the people inhabiting the wilderness. Psalm 104:26 There the ships sail about;There is that Leviathan Which You have made to play there. Isaiah 27:1 In that day the LORD with His severe sword, great and strong, Will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan that twisted serpent; And He will slay the reptile that is in the sea. It is very interesting to know the animal has more than one head (Psalm 74:14), some sort of serpent (Isaiah 27:1), and sea-living creature (Psalm 104:26). And I also found many instances of the word "dragon" in both old and new testaments. Now I know that leviathan and dragon are two different beasts. So let me take back my previous assumption of calling "leviathan" dragon. iktoose |
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