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221 | "Sons" of perdition? | NT general Archive 1 | Love Fountain | 28782 | ||
Dear Tim, Please share with me the understanding of the Greek word for "except" which I believe is "ei me". I am hoping the Greek definition is similiar to the English definition which I hope answers your question regarding whether or not satan or the antichrist was given to Christ. I think satan has been left out because as I chased the English word "except" in the Websters and I was led to a definition of the word exclude, meaning to bar from participation, consideration, or inclusion. What about the fulfillment of John 17:12 in John 18:9? This helps me to see that none are lost, not even Judas, no matter how many may want otherwise. Bless you, Love Fountain |
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222 | "Sons" of perdition? | NT general Archive 1 | Love Fountain | 28775 | ||
Dear Tim, Happy New Year and thanks for your response. I have never thought of Judas as the son of perdition because of the fact that only satan is condemned to eternal death in the Scripture(John 16:11) and we are even told how he is to die the death of fire from within him that turns him into ashes(Eze 28:18). I believe this because scripture says so and the definiton of perdition is described as eternal damnation. I do not believe the reference to the son of perdition in John 17:12 is Judas and I don't believe he is in hell, because Scripture does not say so in a direct manner. The answer to John 17:12 is in understanding the whole chapter of John 17. The chapter is our Lord praying to the Father and in verse 20 He says,"My prayer is not for them(disciples) alone".(NIV) In John 17, Jesus is praying for all believers. If we read John 17:12, Jesus says," ....None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction..."(NIV)(aka son of perdition). I put great emphasis towards "THE ONE", because the ONLY ONE already judged to eternal death is satan within the Scripture(as stated with Scripture above). Also, if we go to the next chapter, John 18:9 is the fulfillment of John 17:12 and says, "This happened so that the words He had spoken would be fulfilled: "I have not lost one of those you gave me."(NIV). John 18:9 refers directly and plainly to all His disciples who are with Him in the garden at that point in time and He says none are lost. Upon the Scripture which clearly states who the son of perdition is(son sentenced to eternal damnation), not "sons" and the fulfillment of John 17:12 in John 18:9, I do not believe Judas went to hell because he has not been judged and know where in scripture does it clearly and plainly state "Judas went to hell." Bless you, Love Fountain |
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223 | Why did God become a Man? | NT general Archive 1 | Love Fountain | 28542 | ||
Dear Kalos, I was going back through threads on the forum and came across this answer you gave to me and I wanted to thank you for the time you put into this post, for the information regarding non capitalization of pronouns in the original languages. Happy New Year, Love Fountain |
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224 | Judas went to hell? | NT general Archive 1 | Love Fountain | 28469 | ||
Dear Nolan, I merely asked a question regarding the "sons" of perdition because I always thought that satan was the only one who has been judged in the whole Bible. Even the angels who left their first estate have not been judged but await judgement bound by chains in darkness. Perdition in The American Heritage Dictionary is defined as 1a.)the loss of the soul; eternal damnation. b.) Hell 2.) Utter ruin. Yes, Kalos and yourself have provided a great deal of scripture which can imply Judas as having gone to hell, but the fact remains that the scripture does not clearly and plainly state, "Judas went to hell." I believe what stjones has said to be correct in the regard of John 17:12 is referring to Judas' condition and not fate. I also believe that there is an immense amount of great detail that is overlooked regarding Judas. I must be honest with you, I have been thinking about the response you have given me for that last couple of days. Praying and meditating and reading for what to say to you regarding how you have made me feel. I have learned from reading what you write on this forum, not always agreeing but respecting your belief and the side you decide to take. I am a little put off by your statement to me though, you said, "Now I have responded, and now I have seen fit to refute this utter nonsense." and, "The reason that I did not respond more quickly to this NONSENSE........", I feel no matter what I say you have found your belief to be the only true one before I can even say a word. If this is true than that is ok! But please don't say that my question is nonsense which implies that no matter what I have to say further will also be nonsense. I believe God is all merciful to anyone who confesses(Prov 28:13) and Judas repented in Matt 27. I am puzzled how so many people feel that they know the true intent of Judas' heart? How can we be sure that Judas didn't think that Jesus would convince those giving the trial that He(Jesus) was indeed the the Messiah, Judas was by no means ignorant, but is made out to be satan himself. Would satan have given back the 30 pieces of silver? Bless you, Love Fountain |
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225 | Current referrences on quick search? | Bible general Archive 1 | Love Fountain | 27959 | ||
Dear Forum and Forum Members, This is a great site for studying and learning the Bible, however is there anyone here who has some pull to make a change on the "quick search" feature? Right now if I type a word or phrase in to search the responses I receive back are always the oldest on the subject. Is this easily changeable? How about if the responses start with the most current referrences and go back in time? What does everyone think and who here can help change or suggest this feature change which I believe will be beneficial to all who come to this site including all those now here . What do you think? |
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226 | "Sons" of perdition? | NT general Archive 1 | Love Fountain | 27937 | ||
Dear Norrie, You say," I think there are two sons of perdition". Not once that I have read has it ever said "sons" of perdition. I realize when someone says "I think" it usually means this is my opinion. But do you or can you back up your belief with scripture? Bless you, Love Fountain |
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227 | Does God have multiple motivations? | Deut 29:29 | Love Fountain | 27936 | ||
Dear Fran, As I was reading through the responses of this thread, I wanted to let you know that I am truly touched by your responses because I also am a parent and can relate to the love that you are talking about. The love of a parent towards a child is in my understanding unconditional, and I am pretty convinced that it is due to God's unconditional love that He sent His Son to die for the rest of us, so we can repent and seek His will which He has laid out for us to follow. Anyways, thanks for the love. Bless you, Love Fountain |
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228 | Judas went to hell? | NT general Archive 1 | Love Fountain | 27932 | ||
Dear Kalos, Happy Holidays to you. I am confused by your response regarding Judas being the son of perdition. In the post you refer to the son of perdition as the antichrist in 2Thes 2:3. Are you saying the antichrist is Judas? To me, the scripture says "son" of perdition, not "sons". So either the son of perdition is Judas or it is the antichrist, right? Also, I have read this whole post and serenetime also asked you a question that has not been answered that I think is a great question, along the same road as the question I have. I know you would answer all questions to you but serenetime seems to have made a mistake and addressed the question to Nolan who has not answered either. Please help me understand because I have always thought the devil to be the son of perdition. Perdition meaning to perish, as in the son sentenced to perish and as far as I have read knowhere does the bible say Judas is sentenced to death. My understanding of Judas is in a sense of similarity to all who have been called to fulfill the purpose of God. In likeness to Judas and his negative appearance in scripture we also have the pharoah, esau and many others who fulfill their negative calling. Also, since scripture does not clearly and plainly state Judas went to hell is fair for us to say he is in hell?, don't you think that might be an assumption? What do you think? Bless you, Love Fountain |
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229 | What do people boast about? Why? | Jer 9:23 | Love Fountain | 27787 | ||
Dear searcher, Happy Holidays! No, I am deeply saddened that there is not much change since then in the way people behave and boast. I love and believe in Jesus and am very grateful for the forgiveness of sins, which He accomplished for us. I really like Jer 9:24 when God says boast that you know Me, which is what makes Him happy. The only way we can truly know Him is by reading the Word He graciously has given to us to know Him by. Jesus lives! Bless you, Love Fountain |
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230 | What do people boast about? Why? | Jer 9:23 | Love Fountain | 27610 | ||
Dear searcher56, You ask,"what things do people boast about today?", I'd say, wisdom, might and riches, these are three things which men boast of, and trust in. This was Jerusalem's sin and I believe it is still the same in our time today. I think the answer to your question,"what to boast?", is in verse 24 of this chapter: Jer 9:24 But let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows Me, that I am Lord, who exercises kindness, justice, and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the Lord.(NIV) Hope this helps. Bless you, Love Fountain |
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231 | Is it wrong to have pictures of Jesus? | Rom 1:23 | Love Fountain | 27603 | ||
Dear Johnny, Please help me to understand how you say,"Bible taught us to worship Him in Spirit and truth", and then to understand 1Cor 11:14,15 when Paul speaks about hair, you think he is talking about the physical hair on our heads and relate this with worship in Spirit. How does physical hair, which is corruptible, on the head of a man or woman have anything to do with worshipping or understanding in Spirit and truth, which is uncorruptible? My understanding is that you are saying if I have hair to my shoulders then I am shameful? I thought God looks at the heart? Wouldn't it be considered vain to care how long a persons physical hair is? I don't think God is vain. Please help me to understand, thanks. Bless you, Love Fountain |
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232 | Any works allowed on the Sabbath? | Mark 1:21 | Love Fountain | 27386 | ||
Dear Johnny, Thank you for a Biblical response. Bless you, Love Fountain Rom 10:14,15 |
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233 | Kin, too much ritual in baptism? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Love Fountain | 27384 | ||
Dear Robert, Welcome to the forum, and thanks for your response. You state,"the moment we trusted Christ we were baptised by the Holy Spirit into one body", and I agree with you. How did your trust in Christ come to you? Was it by hearing or reading the Word which is Jesus(John 1:1) Who gives us to drink of the water of everlasting life(John 4:14) and Jesus Whos Word lives forever(1Pet 1:25)? By comparison of John 4:14 and 1Pet 1:25 and many other verses in scripture I believe Jesus is the Word and the Word is the (Spiritual)Water we drink to everlasting life. What do you think? You say,"this baptism is not ritualistic and occurs at the moment we rest in Christ", can you please explain what baptism is to you, so I can understand what you believe and please tell me how do we rest in Christ according to your belief? Thanks for your input, I look forward to hearing more from you, as I search for understanding of God's will. I think each part of the body helps each other grow in understanding and faith. Bless you, Love Fountain Romans 10:14 How, then can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?(NIV) |
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234 | How do Matthew 2 and Luke 2 meld? | Luke 2:39 | Love Fountain | 27351 | ||
Dear searcher, You ask"why did they only offer a sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons? They were not poor?" This is a great question and one that I don't have a complete answer for, but maybe what I do have will help. From the World Book Encylopedia 1988 as follows: Pigeon is any bird in the pigeon and dove family. The larger members of the family are usually called pigeons and the smaller ones doves. Many scientists believe that a male and female pigeon mate with each other for life. Most other kinds of birds mate with different partners. To me this represents true love, to be with one partner all your life. How this fits with your question?, I'm not sure, but I hope you know. Also, I was led to 2Cor 8:8-12, with emphasis on verse 9 in regards to your "they were not poor" question. Sorry to butt in, I felt a moved to respond because I have always wondered things about the doves and pigeons and never taken the steps. Anyway, hope this helps. Bless you, Love Fountain |
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235 | Any works allowed on the Sabbath? | Not Specified | Love Fountain | 27330 | ||
Hello all, The Sabbath is the day of rest, but Jesus did works on the Sabbath. My question is are there works we are allowed to do on the Sabbath? What exaclty are works? Is studying the Bible considered works? As I do value all your opinions, please provide scripture to back up answers? Thanks, Love Fountain |
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236 | Any works allowed on the Sabbath? | Mark 1:21 | Love Fountain | 27352 | ||
Hello all, The Sabbath is the day of rest, but Jesus did works on the Sabbath. My question is are there works we are allowed to do on the Sabbath? What exaclty are works? Is studying the Bible considered works? As I do value all your opinions, please provide scripture to back up answers? Thanks, Love Fountain |
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237 | Only 900 "baptism" posts | 1 Cor 12:13 | Love Fountain | 27314 | ||
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238 | Kin, too much ritual in baptism? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Love Fountain | 27313 | ||
Dear Kin, I am intrigued by your persistence, but I'm not quite sure what you want to say. You keep referencing to the water which will wash away our sins. I think others are saying that we are saved by grace and baptism is an outward sign of that grace we have through Jesus. It has appeared to me that most of the baptisms in the Bible that I have looked into, before the Holy Spirit came forth it was always proceeded by the Word of God. Eph 2:8 says by grace we are saved through faith and Romans 10:17 says faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. So far I'd say grace, faith and the Holy Spirit come by the Word of God which is Jesus. 1Pet 1:25 says the Word of the Lord lives forever and is the Word of the Gospel that is preached unto us and John 4:14 says that whoever drinks the water that is given by Jesus will have everlasting life. In comparison I would say that the Water is the Word which is Jesus. What do you think? I think what you are trying to say(please correct me if I am wrong) is that you feel we give way too much ritual to baptism and have somehow neglected the true meaning of what baptism is, which is eating and drinking the water of life which is the reading and absorption of the Word given through Jesus from God. Am I close? Bless you, Love Fountain |
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239 | Only 900 "baptism" posts | 1 Cor 12:13 | Love Fountain | 27312 | ||
Dear Kin, I am intrigued by your persistence, but I'm not quite sure what you want to say. You keep referencing to the water which will wash away our sins. I think others are saying that we are saved by grace and baptism is an outward sign of that grace we have through Jesus. It has appeared to me that most of the baptisms in the Bible that I have looked into, before the Holy Spirit came forth it was always proceeded by the Word of God. Eph 2:8 says by grace we are saved through faith and Romans 10:17 says faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. So far I'd say grace, faith and the Holy Spirit come by the Word of God which is Jesus. 1Pet 1:25 says the Word of the Lord lives forever and is the Word of the Gospel that is preached unto us and John 4:14 says that whoever drinks the water that is given by Jesus will have everlasting life. In comparison I would say that the Water is the Word which is Jesus. What do you think? I think what you are trying to say(please correct me if I am wrong) is that you feel we give way too much ritual to baptism and have somehow neglected the true meaning of what baptism is, which is eating and drinking the water of life which is the reading and absorption of the Word given through Jesus from God. Am I close? Bless you, Love Fountain |
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240 | When did Paul go to Arabia? | Gal 1:17 | Love Fountain | 27271 | ||
Dear retxar, Paul went to Arabia and then returned to Damascus in approximately 37 A.D.. Hope this helps, Love Fountain |
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