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21 | Are we to give ALL to anyone wanting it? | Bible general Archive 3 | starfire | 175742 | ||
Referring to Matt 5:40 and Luke 6:29, are we to let everyone who wants it have what is ours?? I'm confused. My stepmom(didn't raise us or contribute to my parents' home or savings..married my dad AFTER he retired and my mom died) destroyed my dad's will, claiming everything for herself (even down to my parent's wedding bands and my grandparent's picture). She refuses to turn over anything. By law, without a will, 1/4 of the home is mine. She abused my father horribly in the last years of his life and has lived there rent free now for years. Finally I just want closure and told her lawyer to liquidate my portion. She refuses to sell the house or buy me out. (She has 20x the amount of cash it would take to buy me out, so money is not the issue, she just wants to be mean) I was told I have no recourse other than to sue her to release my portion. My sister is unemployed,in her 50s and living in a horrendously dangerous area of town so I can't just tell my stepmom to keep it without endangering my sis's future. Also, I feel it would dishonor both of my parents as they worked their whole lives for this house. Incidently, my father's intent was for the kids to get half of everything which would have been valued at about 6 times what the house is worth. By destroying the will, she got to keep it all, except for 1/4 of the house, but now refuses to turn that over as well. Reading scripture, I'm not sure what I am to do.... honor my mother and father or give my stepmom everything, even if it means my sister or I could end up homeless? Any Godly counsel out there?? Thank you Matt 5:40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. 2 Luke 6:29 "Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either. |
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22 | If we defend ourselves, God WON'T?? | Acts 26:2 | starfire | 174688 | ||
Mark, Oh, BLESS YOU, dear Brother in Christ. I am weeping with relief. I cannot thank YOU (or the Holy Spirt for using you to reach me) ENOUGH. Thank you from the depths of my heart. |
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23 | If we defend ourselves, God WON'T?? | Not Specified | starfire | 174682 | ||
Some TV ministries say we are *not* to defend ourselves when falsely accused as Jesus did not when Pilate questioned Him. Is this true? (I don't know of any other verses that are clear on this topic) Supposedly when we do, God will not defend us. I'm concerned as I'm involved in a legal matter where I've been (falsely) accused of causing "trouble". I responded, pointing out that I've had ZERO contact with the individual making this claim and enumerated several things I'd done in their behalf PRIOR to this false accusation. I then requested that without specific incident their lawyer refrain from such labels. WAS I WRONG and now IN THIS -ALONE- as God will no longer defend me even though I am innocent?? Thank you |
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24 | If we defend ourselves, God WON'T?? | Acts 26:2 | starfire | 174684 | ||
Some TV ministries say we are *not* to defend ourselves when falsely accused as Jesus did not when Pilate questioned Him. Is this true? (I don't know of any other verses that are clear on this topic) Supposedly when we do, God will not defend us. I'm concerned as I'm involved in a legal matter where I've been (falsely) accused of causing "trouble". I responded, pointing out that I've had ZERO contact with the individual making this claim and enumerated several things I'd done in their behalf PRIOR to this false accusation. I then requested that without specific incident their lawyer refrain from such labels. WAS I WRONG and now IN THIS -ALONE- as God will no longer defend me even though I am innocent?? Thank you |
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25 | concerning the death of John the Baptist | Matt 14:12 | starfire | 170786 | ||
I wondered about this too...then thought, it is a fact that Jesus is all knowing. As a human, we could not relate to that... we'd have NOTHING to say to establish a relationship.... Perhaps they TOLD Jesus because THEY sought the solace of HIS words for them... or to assure Him that they had respectfully buried John's body. One day, we can ask ourselves:-) |
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26 | do animals go 2 heaven after they die? | John 14:6 | starfire | 169805 | ||
Surely, I believe that there are animals in heaven. In Revelation, John saw 4 beasts about God's throne in his vision; When Jesus comes back with His saints at the end of tribulation, they are riding white horses. Also, God has promised that those who walk uprightly (which of course without sin we shall do so in heaven) no GOOD thing will be withheld from us: 4 Ps 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. Additionally, In Romans we see that ALL creation awaits the Son of Man (which is the time when we are recognized as God's sons) and all have been affected by the fall of man -ALL of creation. Rom 8:17 And if we are [His] children, then we are [His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His inheritance with Him]; only we must share His suffering if we are to share His glory. Rom 8:18 [But what of that?] For I consider that the sufferings of this present time (this present life) are not worth being compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us and in us and for us and conferred on us! Rom 8:19 For [even the whole] creation (all nature) waits expectantly and longs earnestly for God's sons to be made known [waits for the revealing, the disclosing of their sonship]. Rom 8:20 For the creation (nature) was subjected to frailty (to futility, condemned to frustration), not because of some intentional fault on its part, but by the will of Him Who so subjected it--[yet] with the hope [Eccl. 1:2.] Rom 8:21 That nature (creation) itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and corruption [and gain an entrance] into the glorious freedom of God's children. Rom 8:22 We know that the whole creation [of irrational creatures] has been moaning together in the pains of labor until now. [Jer. 12:4, 11.] Rom 8:23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves too, who have and enjoy the firstfruits of the [Holy] Spirit [a foretaste of the blissful things to come] groan inwardly as we wait for the redemption of our bodies [from sensuality and the grave, which will reveal] our adoption (our manifestation as God's sons). Rom 8:24 For in [this] hope we were saved. Last, I plan on asking for every pet I've ever had and every animal that's ever been abused, mistreated or left homeless to be with me, so YES, I'm SURE God will not withhold them from me. He NEVER goes back on His promises. Even the covenant He made with the rainbow as a sign that God will never again destroy the earth with water was made to ALL, not JUST Noah and mankind...if He made a covenant with the animals as well and cares if a sparrow falls to the earth and there were animals present at His birth which kept Him warm....HE CARES about what happens to animals!!! 2 Gen 9:9 "Now behold, I Myself do establish My covenant with you, and with your descendants after you; 3 Gen 9:11 "I establish My covenant with you; and all flesh shall never again be cut off by the water of the flood, neither shall there again be a flood to destroy the earth." 4 Gen 9:12 God said, "This is the sign of the covenant which I am making between Me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all successive generations; 5 Gen 9:13 I set My bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth. 6 Gen 9:15 and I will remember My covenant, which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and never again shall the water become a flood to destroy all flesh. 7 Gen 9:16 "When the bow is in the cloud, then I will look upon it, to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth." 4 Matt 10:29 Are not two little sparrows sold for a penny? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's leave (consent) and notice. God Bless and Keep You, Starfire |
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27 | Who is the god of fortresses | Daniel | starfire | 169797 | ||
Dan 11:38 what is "he will honor a god of fortresses, a god whom his fathers did not know; he will honor him with gold, silver, costly stones and treasures." On another site I found this explanation: God of fortresses: Since verse 37 informs us, this king will regard no god, and place himself above all gods. What is meant here? The word fortress, zw (m Ma owz means place or means of safety, protection, refuge, stronghold and is often translated strength.) He will honor in the place of god, strength or power. He will honor the power of military might and strength. North Korea, which is communist and atheistic, is a good picture of this new religion. The antichrist will be a materialist, denying the spiritual realm and exalting “military might” |
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28 | Are menstrual cloths disgusting to God?? | Is 64:6 | starfire | 159103 | ||
Hank, Thank you for taking time to share your experiences with me regarding studying the bible. I will look into some of the ones you mention. I recently bought a large print (for night time reading) Amplified bible and was very disappointed. There is no concordance and very few footnotes. I've seen the regular print edition(which is only 5 pt) and it has MUCH, MUCH more. I wouldn't mind anothe 1/2 inch or even inch of thickness if they'd have included everything. Just thought I'd try to share a bit of my own experiences in case anyone is considering one. |
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29 | Are menstrual cloths disgusting to God?? | Is 64:6 | starfire | 159080 | ||
Wow...now that was a clear, concise description that got right to the heart of the matter...maybe you should write commentaries :-) Thank you Hank for the precious time you've taken to help me understand. Much appreciated. |
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30 | Are menstrual cloths disgusting to God?? | Is 64:6 | starfire | 159064 | ||
Mark, Wow you are brave responding to a question like this . LOL Truly, I appreciate your reply. I guess it was confusing and painful to me, because when I was a girl and started the menstruation process, my mother was so great telling me that it's NOT disgusting, but a *very special* gift that God gave to women that will some day allow me to have children and how it's ushering me into womanhood and how the whole bodily changes (puberty) was a magical time in a woman's life and should be viewed as simply evidence that I was growing into a woman, as God had designed. I appreciate your sharing about Eve and how much is speculation. I believe what I'm going to take from this is: 1) Menstrual rags are a reminder of our intial separation from God (I seriously doubt she had menstruated prior to the fall, because its function is to release the unfertilized egg and IF she hadn't born children, she may not even have had eggs.) Even if she did however, it still is a reminder that through our womb and it's functions we can bear life, pain and all, which is a result of the first sin. 2) Our righteous acts will never produce fruit (eternal life) just as menstruation is the evidence that there is no Fruit in our womb (child). Also 3) Also, it's really NOT menstruation, but the rags that were used that are compared to our own acts in our (futile) attempt for salvation. (and since menstual blood, as any secretion was considered "unclean", perhaps in the original language it was not "filthy" rags, but "unclean" rags. Neither is worthy of being in the Holy presence of our Lord. Thank you so much for caring enough to write and offer insight and comfort regarding this. May the Lord Bless You and Keep You |
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31 | Are menstrual cloths disgusting to God?? | Is 64:6 | starfire | 159059 | ||
Bows44, You've helped a great deal..esp. the part about scripture. Also, I hadn't thought about it as "dead" blood...interesting. Used menstrual cloths are not pleasant, but I still think there is plenty that is MUCH more smelly/disgusting ....Like the bandage over an infected wound, etc,etc. I guess the point though was God was not comparing SIN (truly vile) to this, but our OWN attempts of trying to earn our way into salvation. Maybe the point is that (using the wisdom you so kindly shared :-) our acts are pointless and no (eternal) life can flow from them just as when the menstrual cycle occurs, it's an indication that no life has been formed (egg was not fertilized); so both are useless when it comes to establishing life, eternal in one case, a child in the other. Also interesting point about the curse being the PAIN of childbirth. I've got to read that some more. I'd seen a (woman) minister once give a talk about how Eve must have been so startled after the fall when she first became pregnant and saw the stages her body was going through and prepared for delivery without anyone to help her through and not knowing WHAT to expect. That image had burned into my mind and somehow I missed that significant point that you shared. She'd had children most likely...just no PAIN with them. You have helped me my dear sister and I thank you. I appreciate the offer to speak off-site, however because some other woman may be in need of clarification regarding this passage and feeling God finds her "naturally" disgusting, I'd prefer it to be here. I don't want someone else feeling bad about her body as I had because of this passage. God Bless and Keep you, Dear Bows44!! |
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32 | ISA 64:6 My idea of vile differsSTRONGLY | Is 64:6 | starfire | 159044 | ||
I'm sorry for being so graphic, but to TRY to explain my last question... I'd think that cloths which were used to cleanse/treat infected wounds(pus) or vomit, are more filthy than a menstrual cloth. Both of these are NOT normal (healthy)body function, but the results of an illness, possibly even a contageous one. Menstrual blood is simply blood...it's not infected or infectious. I hope you can now see where I'm coming from better. |
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33 | Are menstrual cloths disgusting to God?? | Is 64:6 | starfire | 159039 | ||
Delicate Question....Isa 64:6 From my study,the "filthy rags" described in this passage meant menstrual cloths. I was so hurt when reading this passage- that God would use a natural function that He gave women to describe something so horribly disgusting to Him....If anyone can shed light on this, please do so because as I originally saw it, you could also then gleam that God sees our menstrual cloths (used to cope with a normal bodily function that HE gave us) as disgustingly vile to Him. I've prayed and asked the Holy Spirit for some inspiration..IF it was truly His beloved voice, and not some random thought my brain pieced together I got this: 1) Eve didn't menstruate (blood brings forth life) until AFTER the fall and that childbearing was her punishmentfor her sin so it is a monthly reminder of the initial sin that separated us from God. 2)Also because to the Jews in that day, any bodily function involving any form of secretion was considered "unclean" (not sure what that means, but obviously not acceptable). All other fluids and elimination, or whatever you wish to call them as well as whatever materials that were used to cleanse the body (leaves??) were immediately disposed of, but cloth was not in abundance so the rags had to be cleaned and saved from month to month for additional use. Can anyone who has studied this passage tell me if I'm on track with what I believe was the Holy Spirit's guidance?? If I am not, please enlighten me. Thank you! |
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34 | Alive and REMAIN?What choice do we have? | 1 Thess 4:17 | starfire | 152089 | ||
Thank YOU Tim.... Oh, HOW I wish I could understand this as clearly as you do. You really helped a LOT. At first I thought it meant "remain" as in "remain true" aka "did not accept the mark" which would mean the rapture would definitely not be pre-trib. I feel better now. Maranatha! |
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35 | Alive and REMAIN?What choice do we have? | 1 Thess 4:17 | starfire | 152055 | ||
Why does it say, "Then we, the living ones who remain [on the earth]" (AMP version) ???? I've looked through various translations and they all say it this way -Alive and Remain.. some even italicize the and to indicate both words are crucial to the statement. Where else would people who are alive be? I think every thing in the bible is for a reason, what is the reason to say "remain"?? What does "remain" mean in this verse since we believers are either alive and on earth (no options there) or not alive and with Christ?? Perhaps it is for emphasis, but then what is being emphasized? That we are alive when many have already been killed/martyred?? Sorry if this sounds trivial, but I really want to grasp the fullest possible meaning. Thanks , |
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36 | Alive and REMAIN?What choice do we have? | 1 Thess 4:17 | starfire | 152054 | ||
Why does it say, "Then we, the living ones who remain [on the earth]" (AMP version) ???? I've looked through various translations and they all say it this way. Where else would people who are alive be? I think every thing in the bible is for a reason, what is the reason to say "remain"?? What does "remain" mean in this verse since we believers are either alive and on earth (no options there) or not alive and with Christ?? Perhaps it is for emphasis, but then what is being emphasized? That we are alive when many have already been killed/martyred?? Sorry if this sounds trivial, but I really want to grasp the fullest possible meaning. Thanks , |
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37 | Jn3:16 ;1Jn2:15 Do/don't love the world | John 3:16 | starfire | 150906 | ||
Indeed you *are* an ANGEL! I've looked up these passages and found such joy in them; particularly John 16:20-30!! I've read the gospels through many times, but it's amazing how a certain passage can spring to life in meaning at times when we are seeking (and I thank YOU for your part in it) :-) I know there are some things not to be understood, but I (blind faith?) believe that God would NOT have written down the WORD if we weren't to understand it with our human minds and hearts. (at least on some level...there's that word again, Tim!) I'm sure there is even MORE depth to it than we can comprehend until that glorious day when all truth will be revealed :-) You make an excellent point in that Jesus did not come to explain it to us, but to save us. The Holy Spirit is the one guiding us in our understanding and I now see that there is no shame or defeat or disappointing God (beause I can't understand it without help)in asking other well learned and well loved believers in the Word for their assistance. Terrib has shown me how the Holy Spirit IS teaching me...through whatever means I seek. As John Hagee says and I love so much, "HALLELUIA to the LAMB of GOD!! |
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38 | Jn3:16 ;1Jn2:15 Do/don't love the world | John 3:16 | starfire | 150905 | ||
Wow! terrib! Thank YOU! (and thank YOU Holy Spirit for bringing me to this forum with all these wonderful believers who also LOVE studying God's Word) You've helped me tremendously (as have all the earlier postings). I now see that there are several ways of defining the word even in the Greek form and it makes sense! I like your word, "Lifestyle" for the second meaning and the human inhabitants of the earth for the first, esp. because, as was pointed out, Christ died for the INDIVIDUAL LIFE of each inhabitant! That helps me to know it's right on target! I am most appreciative,WildOliveShoot asI wasn't even aware of how to find the word's meaning in that kind of depth (in it's original language)and am certainly going to be checking out that Blue Letter Bible Dictionary site!! THAT will be a tremendous help in my bible study. Tim Moran, you have such a clear way of teaching...definitely a gift of the Spirit...(so yes, terrib, I do believe I was Spirit led to this group!) Thank you for giving such clarity to it all. And last, regarding that Preacher; I was very upset and concerned with His comment. I've been a believer all my life and have loved God dearly, but it hasn't been until the past few years that I've begun to read/study the bible and I find it sooo uplifting and fascinating when I understand it. I must confess, when I don't understand it, I do pray and ask the Holy Spirit to lend me understanding, but I get very upset. Seriously, I feel like I just want to devour the Word because when I "get" something, ESP. something that seemed contradictory and I find that it indeed isn't and it's NOT a matter of personal interpretation, as in this case, it's in black and white (dictionary) as well as seen through Jesus' sacrifice for us! I truly got so much COMFORT from your last paragraph, terrib, because I'd found that scripture (when trying to find scripturally where that preacher was coming from) and I got so upset, thinking I'm doing something to block the flow of the Holy Spirit, that I didn't realize the obvious which you stated so well in your example. That was *excellent*. May God Bless You ALL with His Supernatural Favor and Smile upon you all the days of your lives :-) What a wonderful, WONDER FILLED Lord we serve. I practically cry with gratitude that He accepted ME into HIS family! (And naturally for the sacrifice of Jesus that allowed us to approach the throne in prayer, hand in hand with the Holy Spirit :) |
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39 | Jn3:16 ;1Jn2:15 Do/don't love the world | John 3:16 | starfire | 150892 | ||
Hello! I'm confused! In John 3:16 we are told: John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. So God(The FATHER as He gave His SON) LOVED the world, but we are NOT to love the world or the love of the FATHER is not in us! If we love the world that HE loved, that doesn't make sense to me?? I mean if we are to model our lives after God, especially Christ, who gave his very life in such a sacrificial way for those of the world... (and there was obviously plenty of evil in His day as well), then this confuses me. 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Any help would be appreciated. Also, I was a bit frightened by something I heard the other day from a telecast minister. He said that IF we cannot understand the bible, that the Holy Spirit is not within us because those whom the Holy Spirit indwells, He teaches and suddenly the bible will have meaning, that the bible itself becomes it's own best commentary. I know the Holy Spirit is within me, but am I somehow doing something wrong that I'm not able to understand many passages? (If the Holy Spirit should be enlightening me, perhaps somehow I am not being responsive??) If this is so, and you have any similar experience, I'd love some guidance. Thank you |
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40 | Offspring?Long Life? | Is 53:10 | starfire | 148913 | ||
Hello Angel! No, the questions were copied from a Jewish site, but still, other than part about the deity of Jesus, they expressed my own lack of understanding as well ... I have a really hard time understanding why the Jewish people have not accepted Jesus in all this time and had begun looking through their sites to get some concept of why - would help if I had a witnessing opportunity to understand where they are coming from...as I looked into the passages they mentioned, in many I shared the same perplexity as to the meaning of the passage and how it relates appropriately to Jesus (not out of doubt that He's LORD, but out of a desire to better understand Him in the scriptures) I really LOVE the study of prophecy as I eagerly await the rapture and supposedly the conversion of the Jewish people is a huge factor in the fullness of time coming into being. Also, just am intrigued by all the richness and hidden meaning in the OT as I learn more about the Jewish feasts and customs and how it related to Our Lord, Who of course practiced them and was represented in them. I've often said, I wish I knew of a "Messianic CHRISTIAN" church...a place for Christians to learn their JEWISH roots without converting to judaism of course. Does such a church exist?? Thanks for your enthusiastic reply, your time, and mostly for wanting to help (esp. if I had been questioning the authenticity of Jesus as Lord). Actually sometimes I find the passages that they (the jews) disagree with to be equally unclear, and want to better understand them. Examining all the other places in the OT where there were obvious references to Jesus and most of all, look into my heart where He resides, I thankfully KNOW WHO He is :-) |
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