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21 | Verses That Point to No Races? | Bible general Archive 3 | thenoel2 | 181079 | ||
I agree that there is only one race of people, and I think I understand why that may be so. Afterall, all people came out of Adam/Noah. However, I would like to find out how to defend this notion by specific verses other than those pointing to the fact that we all have a common ancestory. Are there any? Are there any in the NT that do not point back to references in the OT? I am just wondering so that I may be able to make a stronger argument for it. thanks in advance, thenoel2 |
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22 | Gen 1:1 question | Gen 1:1 | thenoel2 | 181075 | ||
Hi there, I already gave an answer to your friend when he posed the question. As cuddle said Gen 1:1 does not mention an army. However, my original response is below: Dear sour_boarder, To me your question seems a bit too vague. I wish you would expand the question and ask in more detail. Please do so that I or someone else may answer more appropriately. Nonetheless, I will try to attempt an answer here. God does not need anything. However, he does choose to do things in a certain way. It is true that God often works through his people ("His Army"). ------------------ 1 Cor 1:26-29 (AMP) states: 26For [simply] consider your own call, brethren; not many [of you were considered to be] wise according to human estimates and standards, not many influential and powerful, not many of high and noble birth. 27[No] for God selected (deliberately chose) what in the world is foolish to put the wise to shame, and what the world calls weak to put the strong to shame. 28And God also selected (deliberately chose) what in the world is lowborn and insignificant and branded and treated with contempt, even the things that are nothing, that He might depose and bring to nothing the things that are, 29So that no mortal man should [have pretense for glorying and] boast in the presence of God. ----------------- Not only does God work through his people, but also he often uses weak people to accomplish that goal. In this way He is glorified. This way people don't boast but He is given the Glory. Hope this gives you some insight as to why God works through his people. This is why God chooses to use people ("an army"). It is definitely not that he "needs" one. There are many other verses I can provide to show this. If you expand/clarify your question maybe I can offer more. regards, thenoel2 |
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23 | why is there suffering in the world | Bible general Archive 3 | thenoel2 | 180974 | ||
Some of the finest thoughts I found on this subject are at the link below. It is by Grantley Morris. Check it out and read it closely. http://net-burst.net/hot/suffer.htm |
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24 | ... | 1 Cor 1:26 | thenoel2 | 180940 | ||
Dear sour_boarder, To me your question seems a bit too vague. I wish you would expand the question and ask in more detail. Please do so that I or someone else may answer more appropriately. Nonetheless, I will try to attempt an answer here. God does not need anything. However, he does choose to do things in a certain way. It is true that God often works through his people ("His Army"). ------------------ 1 Cor 1:26-29 (AMP) states: 26For [simply] consider your own call, brethren; not many [of you were considered to be] wise according to human estimates and standards, not many influential and powerful, not many of high and noble birth. 27[No] for God selected (deliberately chose) what in the world is foolish to put the wise to shame, and what the world calls weak to put the strong to shame. 28And God also selected (deliberately chose) what in the world is lowborn and insignificant and branded and treated with contempt, even the things that are nothing, that He might depose and bring to nothing the things that are, 29So that no mortal man should [have pretense for glorying and] boast in the presence of God. ----------------- Not only does God work through his people, but also he often uses weak people to accomplish that goal. In this way He is glorified. This way people don't boast but He is given the Glory. Hope this gives you some insight as to why God works through his people. This is why God chooses to use people ("an army"). It is definitely not that he "needs" one. There are many other verses I can provide to show this. If you expand/clarify your question maybe I can offer more. regards, thenoel2 |
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25 | "Happiness is what it's all about."? | Gen 1:1 | thenoel2 | 180920 | ||
"Happiness is what it's all about." Hhhhmmmmm....that's interesting, would you care to explain this thought further. I am just wondering what you exactly mean by that. Do you mean to say that life is all about happiness? ...just wondering thenoel2 |
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26 | wandering eyes | Gen 1:1 | thenoel2 | 180918 | ||
Dear Nightjay, I think the answer to almost any problem you are encountering can be found in God's Word. However, you must let it soak into you and apply it earnestly and honestly in your life. You must soak it up for all its worth. Many times a passage can have solutions to many aspects of your life. Let the Holy Spirit guide you as you try to make sense of it and apply it. A verse that immediately came to my mind after reading your post is from 1 Cor 10:23-24. It states 23"Everything is permissible but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible" but not everything is constructive. 24Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. (NIV) I typically do not like "The message" translation of the Bible but in accordance to this verse I think it puts it well. The Message" translation of 1 Cor. 10:23-24 states: 23-24Looking at it one way, you could say, "Anything goes. Because of God's immense generosity and grace, we don't have to dissect and scrutinize every action to see if it will pass muster." But the point is not to just get by. We want to live well, but our foremost efforts should be to help others live well. I think that this verse can apply to your situation and immensely help you. Memorize the verse and whenever you feel "wandering eyes" think about it and let it penetrate you. I have used this verse myself to stop myself from doing un-righteous things. I have memorized it and use it as a test before some words or actions are presented out of myself that maybe less than beneficial to others or for the Glory of God. I hope this helps..... thenoel2 |
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27 | What does "hearts sprinkled" mean? | Heb 10:22 | thenoel2 | 180779 | ||
In order to better understand this passage you ought to read/re-read the previous chapter - Hebrews 9 and pay specific attention to Hebrew 9:16-22. To further explain its meaning I did a search for the word "sprinkle" in the entire Bible. I found that many times the word is used in reference and along with where sacrificial offerings and blood are shed on altars. ie, Exodus 24:6 (NIV) Moses took half of the blood and put it in bowls, and the other half he sprinkled on the altar. Leviticus 7:2 (NIV) The guilt offering is to be slaughtered in the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered, and its blood is to be sprinkled against the altar on all sides. Leviticus 8:19 (NIV) Then Moses slaughtered the ram and sprinkled the blood against the altar on all sides. 2 Kings 16:13 (NIV) He offered up his burnt offering and grain offering, poured out his drink offering, and sprinkled the blood of his fellowship offerings on the altar. 2 Chronicles 35:11 (NIV) The Passover lambs were slaughtered, and the priests sprinkled the blood handed to them, while the Levites skinned the animals. There are many other instances the above are just a few. From the context and previous use of the word I would feel confident in saying that the word is used here to indicate that the blood of Jesus, as a sacrificial lamb, has been shed for us and sprinkled onto our hearts as a cleansing agent for our sins. His blood has washed our evil conscience. His blood has cleansed our hearts. His blood was shed for our wrongdoings. His blood was "sprinkled" onto us so that we may be made clean and acceptable to God. Hebrews 9:22 says In fact, according to the law of Moses, nearly everything was purified with blood. For without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness. I hope this helps. ........thenoel2 |
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28 | Number of prophecies on Birth of Christ? | Bible general Archive 3 | thenoel2 | 180653 | ||
Not sure if these are complete but I found these helpful. 10 are listed. Visit the following link: http://www.100prophecies.org/page6.htm |
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29 | All eye-witnesses are Apostles? | Acts 6:8 | thenoel2 | 180465 | ||
BradK, Thanks for your answer, I appreciate your comments, but I am still fuzzy on the whole thing. I understand you to be saying that an apostle is one that had been an eye-witness of Jesus Christ. In what terms does this make Stephen an apostle/eye-witness? By that definition, are not all the people that were alive at the time of Jesus and seen him an eye-witness hence an apostle? |
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30 | Stephen performed miracles too? | Acts 6:8 | thenoel2 | 180454 | ||
I have come to believe that signs and wonders during the 1st century (time of the New Testament) were performed by the Apostles. I have been also taught that these were exclusively performed by the Apostles. However this verse has me a bit confused (Acts 6:8). Here it says that Stephen also performed signs and wonders. I am confused. Did others besides Apostles and Jesus perform signs and wonders in the NT? If so then does that not mean that others today may still perform them? I hope somebody can shed some light. Regards. |
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31 | Should a member rebuke an elder? | 1 Chr 16:22 | thenoel2 | 179927 | ||
Doc, thanks for your follow-up. I did realize that Gen 34:30 is Jacob speaking to is sons. My point here is not about the rebuke, but to point out that Jacob was fearful of physical harm and that 1Chr 16:22 talks about physical protection from harm. Thanks for retracting your comments on 1 Tim 5:19-20. Titus 1:13 is indeed what you say. I did not mean to imply otherwise, but I was trying to point out that rebuke can be done for anyone - elders, pastors, or lay-people. I think we all as believers have a responsibility to uphold values according to scripture. I agree with your definition of rebuke. I was trying to point out the same. Rebuke can be done with love and if scripture and Biblical government is not upheld in the church then any believer can make a stand. Admitedly, I did not read Bereniam's history. I was just responding to this post only. Obviously, the rebuke should only happen if something is truly un-Bblical and then the rebuker must make sure that they are Biblical in the rebuke. Thanks for suggesting Gal 6. Indeed that would be a great guide. |
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32 | DOES YOUR PASTOR BELIEVE THE BIBLE? | Bible general Archive 1 | thenoel2 | 179882 | ||
Hank, thanks for that. You are right - I just did not see the source she referenced. Also, I just joined the forum and did not pay attention to the dates. I guess I prematurely posted without seeing the dates. It is quite old, but I did not realize it. But still the facts amaze me if they are true. I wonder if there has been any more similar and recent polls been done. | ||||||
33 | Should a member rebuke an elder? | 1 Chr 16:22 | thenoel2 | 179880 | ||
To confront an elder when actions seem not to be Biblical is not doing them harm but rather helping them. Further, this verse is talking about physical violence not a rebuke done in love. The verse is in reference to Jacob - who was not a pastor/preacher or at least not as how we see preachers/pastors today. Jacob was in fear while traveling from one nation to another he voiced this in Genesis 34:30: "And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me to make me to stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and I being few in number, they shall gather themselves against me, and slay me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my house." In fact, all including elders need to be rebuked to keep from sin. Titus 1:13 says: "Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith." A good way to approach your situation may be as stated in 1 Timothy 5:19-20 which says: 19Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses. 20Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning. (NIV) Note that it does say they are to be rebuked but with witnesses. Also, do not misinterpret this verse as meaning only the elect few are the Lord's annoninted. All true Christians are annointed by the Lord. The Bible specifically says so. See 1 John 2:20,27 Also see 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 I may even go as far to claim that we all are priests as believers. This means those constantly growing spiritually in Christ. I claim this because of 1 Peter 2:5,9 Hope this helps a bit. |
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34 | Should a member rebuke an elder? | 1 Chr 16:22 | thenoel2 | 179877 | ||
I think it is perfectly okay to confront an elder with love. If the elders are not called then especially so. However, even if they are called and something does not seem quite right there is prescedence in the Bible to confront them. There is an example of this in Acts 18. Read the chapter to fully understand the situation and especially look at Acts 18:24-26. Here, a preacher/pastor/elder/leader, Apollos, was speaking in the synagogue. However, Priscilla and Aquila confronted him due to some not so sound doctrine. They did this in love by even inviting them over to their house for dinner. Therefore, I would deduce that it is okay to confront elders if there seems to be something contradictory to scripture. Afterall, the end all is scripture not an elder. | ||||||
35 | DOES YOUR PASTOR BELIEVE THE BIBLE? | Bible general Archive 1 | thenoel2 | 179873 | ||
this seems hard to believe; what is the source for this | ||||||
36 | CAN THE DEVIL STEAL A GIFT OR GOD TAKEIT | Rom 11:29 | thenoel2 | 179866 | ||
First of all this verse is not talking about your spiritual gifts if that is what you are refering to. Prophecy is a spiritual gift. Rather it is speaking of the gifts of salvation, mercy, and grace. Please read the verse in context to see this. Further, from my understanding, a gift will not be taken back by God. However, if a gift is not used by us, it may seem to be lost in our own minds/hearts. For example, if a friend of mine gives me a chainsaw as a gift, I then posses it - it is mine to keep. However, if I just put it away in my garage never to be used, I still own it but I am not using it. I may at some point try to look for it under the rubble, tune it up and then may try to use it or I may never look for it again and may even forget that I have it. The choice is mine will I use the gift or will I let it hide under the ruble and rust. |
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37 | do you lose gifts? | Rom 11:29 | thenoel2 | 179865 | ||
First of all this verse is not talking about your spiritual gifts if that is what you are refering to. Rather it is speaking of the gifts of salvation, mercy, and grace. Please read the verse in context to see this. Further, from my understanding, a gift will not be taken back by God. However, if a gift is not used by us, it may seem to be lost in our own minds/hearts. For example, if a friend of mine gives me a chainsaw as a gift, I then posses it - it is mine to keep. However, if I just put it away in my garage never to be used, I still own it but I am not using it. I may at some point try to look for it under the rubble, tune it up and then may try to use it or I may never look for it again and may even forget that I have it. The choice is mine will I use the gift or will I let it hide under the ruble and rust. |
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