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221 | how did satan survive the flood? | Gen 7:23 | terrib | 147769 | ||
Hi 29602004, First to recall is, angels, fallen or otherwise, are not omnipresent. You wrote: "that means satan cannot cross the boundries that god set from the thrid heaven which lets me know this is how he survived the flood.he is limited from earth to the thrid heaven" If he were bound to the third heaven, then how did he possess the serpent and appear to Eve? If he were bound to the third heaven, he could not have tempted Christ in the wilderness. And, when God asked him where he had been, he said, (Job 2:2) "...From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it." How did he touch Job? (Job 2:7) "So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown." So, upon leaving the "presence of the Lord", he came to earth and touched Job. The devil being here, on Earth: Joh 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. Joh 14:30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. I don't see any indication that Satan is bound to the third heaven. It is agreed that he and his do fear the Lord, (Mat 8:29) "And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?". Interesting to note that the demons requested the swine, the dirty detestable creature, and, at the time, forbidden to eat. Kinda tells us the nature of these creatures, doesn't it? (rhetorical). So, to answer your question directly, "how did satan survive the flood", Scripture does not say, directly. And lastly: You are absolutely correct, Jesus is our well spring of Living Water. terrib Maybe you would like to fill-in your profile. It is always interesting to know about other brothers and sisters and some of their experiences. |
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222 | how did satan survive the flood? | Gen 7:23 | terrib | 147728 | ||
Hello 29602004, Gen 6:7 And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. Gen 7:23 And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark. The Scriptures only talk of those things created, on the Earth or the face of the ground, during the six days. Angels being immortal and not subject to the laws which constrain us on Earth: Luk 20:36 "Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels...". And Satan, being an angel, although fallen, (from Grace), was-is still an angel. As Satan appeared to Eve as a serpent and angels have appeared to some of old and new as men. They are not bound by the laws of our physical realm. They are spirits, (Heb 1:7) "...who maketh his angels spirits...". Just a note: The Scriptures do not say the fish in the sea. terrib |
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223 | How does death work in us? | 2 Cor 4:12 | terrib | 147714 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, It is not so twisted, mommapbs, the seed that dies and is put in the ground will bring forth fruit, and what comes forth does not look like that that was put in the ground. So, we also, being put in the ground are not the same. 1Co 15:37 and that which you sow, you do not sow the body which is to be, but a bare grain, perhaps of wheat or of something else. 1Co 15:38 But God gives it a body just as He wished, and to each of the seeds a body of its own. So it is in the natural, so it is in the spiritual. From death comes life; from Adam's spiritual death came Jesus, life. From Jesus's natural death comes spiritual life. And our acceptance of Him is death to the old but life to the new. We have much to be thankful for! 1Co 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. Better stop now or I'll go into a sermon. terrib |
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224 | How does death work in us? | 2 Cor 4:12 | terrib | 147713 | ||
Hi kalos, Your response is absolutely correct, the entire context has to do with physical penalties for preaching. And why is it that he faced these dangers everyday? The dangers he encountered were a direct consequence from preaching the gospel? Which he did not have to choose; having a free will. His choice lead him to this time of physical threat and his choice, of saving his own neck or dying to self-preservation, was to die in Christ and take the abuse of physical threat for the kingdom. Thus, I see the physical torment and the more base desire to do God's will. If it were just physical, how could he die every day? (although the idea intended is clear). As you wrote, "Paul continually risked his life in self-sacrificing ministry.". Doesn't this mean dying to self? Is that a physical descision or a spiritual descision? "I endure so many sufferings and persecutions, that it may be said to be a daily dying. I am constantly in danger of my life; and my sufferings each day are equal to the pains of death."(Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible) "...he always bore in his body the dying of the Lord Jesus, and was continually delivered to death for Jesus' sake; death was always working in him, he expected it every day, and was ready for it; he did not count his life dear unto himself, but was very willing to lay it down for the sake of Christ and his Gospel..."(John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible) So, the point that was made to Mommapbs, was dying to self, to do the things that are necessary to further the gospel, either in physical peril and offering of our lives or self abasement. accepting your view also, terrib |
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225 | How does death work in us? | 2 Cor 4:12 | terrib | 147704 | ||
Hello Mommapbs, Not only was this apostle aware of the physical torments of a fleshly death, but also, I see Paul saying that in them, those that have put on Christ and are giving their life for their friends, are constantly putting away the deeds of the flesh. Denying themselves of their own needs so the Grace of God could be manifested to others in order to gain souls for the kingdom of God. Paul states, I "die daily", that is, not excepting the desires of this life, counting them as nothing compared to the prize that awaits. We are buried with Christ and in Christ, dead to the laws of the flesh, constantly choosing between life or death, in the body and in the mind. A part wanting to do good and then choosing that want. A never ending battle against those powers that would take us away. As Paul states, (2 Cor. 4:15), "For all things are for your sakes...". Not looking after his own needs. Thereby tormenting the tormentor and openly showing the power of the resurrection of Christ and the Spirit that dwells with-in, to the Glory of the Father. Therefore, the death that works in us is for our good by the will of the Father. A paper I have saved since believing our Lord: "Dying To Self" "When you lovingly and patiently bear any disorder, any irregularity, any impunctuality, or any annoyance; when you can stand face to face with waste, folly, extravagance, spiritual insensibility... and endure it, that is dying to self. When you are content with any food, any offering, any raiment, any climate, any society, any solitude, any interruption by the "Will of God", that is dying to self. When you never care to refer to yourself in conversation, or to record your own good works, or itch after commendation, -- when you can truly love to be unknown, that is dying to self. When you can see your brother prosper, and have his needs met, and can honestly rejoice with him in spirit and feel no envy nor question God, while your own needs are far greater, in desperate circumstances, that is dying to self. When you can receive correction and reproof from one of less stature than yourself, and can humbly submit inwardly as well as outwardly, finding no rebellion nor resentment rising up with-in your heart, that is dying to self." -- Submitted by Barbara Burres -- Grace to you, terrib |
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226 | god helps those who help themselves | Prov 28:26 | terrib | 147620 | ||
Hi Merv, Yes, I do, but this is off the subject of this thread. 2Th 2:7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. And I will not debate on this forum about other religions. If you want to email me, my address is in my profile and we can share what we both have learned. terrib |
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227 | god helps those who help themselves | Prov 28:26 | terrib | 147617 | ||
Greetings ram658, "Many people believe that quote came from the Bible. Many people obviously don't read their Bibles. This particular quote is nowhere to be found in all of Scripture. So where did it come from? Would you believe it came from GREEK MYTHOLOGY?? Specifically, it came from one of Aesop's fables. There's a story about a wagoner and Hercules that runs like this: "A Wagoner was once driving a heavy load along a very muddy way. He came to a part of the road where the wheels sank half-way into the mire, and the more the horses pulled, the deeper sank the wheels. So the Wagoner threw down his whip, and knelt down and prayed to Hercules the Strong. 'O Hercules, help me in this my hour of distress." But Hercules appeared to him, and said: 'Man, don't sprawl there. Get up and put your shoulder to the wheel. The gods help them that help themselves." The saying "the gods help those that help themselves" evolved to "God helps those who help themselves" as the phrase was repeated and passed on from culture to culture throughout the centuries. Today Christians often quote the phrase thinking it's biblically based, without realizing that it actually originated from pagan mythology!" (Courtesy of www.vesselofhonour.com) Opposite of Biblical teaching: Jer 17:5 (NIV) This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the LORD." Prov 28:26 (NIV) He who trusts in himself is a fool... terrib |
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228 | I think you misunderstood my question. | 2 Thess 2:3 | terrib | 147531 | ||
Greetings My_Merritt123, 2 Thes 2:1-12 First, we must look at the entire context of this. The context of thought is from verse 1 through verse 12 and the main thought is "regarding the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ" in verse 1. Commentary quote: "There is scarcely any passage of the New Testament which has given occasion to greater diversity of opinion than this. Though the reference seems to be plain, and there is scarcely any prophecy of the Bible apparently more obvious and easy in its general interpretation;..." "Most Protestant commentators have referred it to the great apostasy under the papacy, and, by the “man of sin,” they suppose there is allusion to the Roman Pontiff, the Pope. It is evident that we are in better circumstances to understand the passage than those were who immediately succeeded the apostles. Eighteen hundred years have passed (written circa 1880’s) away since the Epistle was written, and the “day of the Lord” has not yet come, and we have an opportunity of inquiring, whether in all that long tract of time any one man can be found, or any series of men have arisen, to whom the description here given is applicable. If so, it is in accordance with all the proper rules of interpreting prophecy, to make such an application. If it is fairly applicable to the papacy, and cannot be applied in its great features to anything else, it is proper to regard it as having such an original reference. Happily, the expressions which are used by the apostle are, in themselves, not difficult of interpretation, and all that the expositor has to do is, to ascertain whether in any one great apostasy all the things here mentioned have occurred. If so, it is fair to apply the prophecy to such an event; if not so, we must wait still for its fulfillment." (Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible) The rebellion, (actually 'apostasia' is the word here or apostasy) from Adam was an individual rebellion whereas the rebellion in Thessalonians is a great organized falling away from the truth through the "man of sin" who is connected with that rebellion. Who is this "man of sin", (2Th 2:4) "He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god and object of worship. As a result, he seats himself in the sanctuary of God and declares himself to be God." ("in the sanctuary of God" is within the church, the "man of sin" will come from within the church of God). Since Paul is talking about, "that day cannot come unless the rebellion takes place first", "that day", the Day of the Lord", so the "man of sin" does not have to do with anyone in Paul's immediate time but a future event. And "man" here does not mean one person, it is a general term such as, "man has built great cities", not meaning one man built the cities. There has been "man" that has said he was God on Earth and that he is here in the place of God and Christ, the Popes, to whom the most blasphemous titles have been given, such as Dominus Deus noster papa, meaning, 'Our Lord God the pope'; Deus alter in terrâ, meaning, 'Another God on earth'; Idem est dominium Dei et papae, meaning, 'The dominion of God and the pope is the same'; and today we hear about "The Holy Father", the Pope. The overwhelming majority of scholars relate this rebellious apostasy with the false doctrines and traditions with the Roman Catholic Church. All this must be taken with an open mind and with understanding of history and looking at events of the day. None of these Scriptures or comments are to demean the Catholic people, and I do not judge any, but to open an interest into the examining of mens doctrines compared to those of God's. I know these are hard things to say but I believe I have the Spirit of the Lord on this and no offense is given. Also, consider other passages in Scripture: 2Th 2:11 (ISV) "For this reason, God will send them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie." Mat 23:9 (ISV) "And don't call anyone on earth 'Father,' for you have only one Father, the one in heaven." Rev 17:4-6 "And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus:..." Rev 17:18 "And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth." Rev 18:4 "And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues." I pray the Holy Spirit guide you, terrib |
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229 | Please explain this verse. | 1 Cor 1:27 | terrib | 147503 | ||
Greetings Nathen2, The things esteemed foolish among people. Here Paul is refering to those who were destitute of learning, social standing, wealth, heritage or pedigree, and who were esteemed as fools, and are despised by the rich and the great. And the comparison is in the preceeding verse: 1Co 1:26(KJV) "For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:" As it is today, when one preaches the Gospel, you can see the heads wag, the heads of the wise that are going to miss eternity. terrib |
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230 | Jesus wept !... did Jesus ever laugh? | Luke 10:21 | terrib | 147399 | ||
The marriage in Cana: A marriage festival is a very gala event. I can't imagine Jesus, The Lord of Grace, being a stick-in-the-mud. The gayety and happiness for the bride and groom would be intoxicating at such an event. As others have said, sometimes one would have to read between-the-lines in such cases. (John 2:1-2 KJV) "And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage." And, because He was "called", or invited, Jesus and-or His family were friends with either the groom or the bride. And friends, especially in those times, where friends, not just acquaintances, you are always happy for your friends and responded in like manner. And I can't see Jesus, with a sober face, saying, (Luke 15:7 KJV) ..."that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth..." or (Luke 15:10 KJV), "...there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth." Following the character of Christ, it is apparent, even through unwritten Scripture, that He was human also and knew and did things as we do; cry, laugh, be sad and ... be full of an unspeakable joy. So, in a way, I see the passage, "Jesus wept", as a mixture of sorrow and gladness. Sorrow, because of the weeping of His friends and gladness because The Father has given Him the opportunity to show the masses that were assembled to see and witness the Glory of God, His Mercy and Greatness and declare and illustrate the truth of the resurrection that was in the Christ. terrib |
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231 | Seeking Bible version history chart | Bible general Archive 2 | terrib | 147281 | ||
Hi EdB, Don't know is brazos got back to you about the graphic for Bible History, but "Quick Search" my 146630 that I sent him. terrib |
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232 | Corinthians vs. Isaiah | 1 Cor 2:9 | terrib | 146977 | ||
In 1 Corinthians 2:9, my Bible references that Paul is using a passage from Isaiah 64:4. Now when I see something inside of quotes I expect it to be the same. But the two passages are completely different in meaning. In Corinthians it talks about spiritual things of God. 1Co 2:9 (NASB) but just as it is written, "THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD, AND which HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM." But in Isaiah the people have neither seen or heard any God except the Almighty and are praying for His help. Isa 64:4 (NASB) For from days of old they have not heard or perceived by ear, Nor has the eye seen a God besides You, Who acts in behalf of the one who waits for Him. Comments. terrib |
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233 | NKJ, NASB, and varied manuscripts. | 1 Cor 2:10 | terrib | 146971 | ||
Hi Ray, If God has revealed them through the Spirit and we have the Spirit in us, why are we searching for them. They have already been revealed. I do see your point also. Jesus also used this Isa 64:4 reference. Mat 13:14-15 "And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them." I have heard many TV preachers use this Isaiah verse for describing future heavenly events, which in a way could be true, but all the time it really has to do with spiritual awakening. Thanks for the reply Ray, Keep praying for this forum, terrib |
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234 | NKJ, NASB, and varied manuscripts. | 1 Cor 2:10 | terrib | 146935 | ||
Ray, that should be a clause not a phrase. Sorry. I'm burning the candle, terrib |
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235 | NKJ, NASB, and varied manuscripts. | 1 Cor 2:10 | terrib | 146933 | ||
Hi Ray, Long time no talk. 1Co 2:10 (NASB) "For to us(redeemed) God revealed them (the things listed in verse 9, unheard of things, unseen things, unheart entered things, all that God has prepared) through the Spirit(1); for the Spirit(2) searches all things, even the depths of God. The - "for the Spirit(2) searches all things, even the depths of God." - is a phrase, so Spirit(1) and Spirit(2) are both related to the God that revealed them. Therefore both Divine. All parentheses are mine. what do you think? terrib |
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236 | entry to Jerus-cleansingTemple,execution | Deut 12:11 | terrib | 146917 | ||
Greetings swaimj, Coming to Jerusalem: The place where the temple was built. This was built in accordance with the promise and command of God, and one and only place to offer and sacrifice. (Deu 12:11 "Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD:"). Jesus being The Sacrifice. Cleansing of the Temple: Our Lord is represented here as purifying his temple; and this we may judge he did in reference to his true temple, the Church, to show that nothing that was worldly or unholy should have any place among his followers, or in that heart in which he should condescend to dwell. 1Jo 2:16 "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world." Execution - Sacrifice: The Holy Temple - what a fitting sight to have the Lamb of All Sacrifies submit Himself for slaughter, as decreed by the Old Testament. Mat 23:37 "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee,..." Act 3:18 "But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled." Thank you Jesus, terrib |
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237 | Julian anniversary date for ressurection | Matt 26:18 | terrib | 146913 | ||
Hello rb8, Yes, involved. There is a good website showing the history and graphics of the calendar. See: http://www.jewfaq.org/calendar.htm Hope this helps, terrib |
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238 | Before Jesus death | Bible general Archive 2 | terrib | 146912 | ||
Dear Liveright, We need to read the referenced Scriptures supplied by our brother in post 146891 and possibly clarify to see if they say in context what the Scriptures are actually stating. ref: 632 - "proclaiming the Good News to the spirits imprisoned there.[cf 1Peter 3:18-19]". This Scripture has been wrested to suit a purpose. - It has to do with those that were in the pre-flood era. Because the rest of the thought in this Scripture is in the next verse, (1Pet 3:20), that either by convienence to sway opinion or by oversite, has been left out, which is, "Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water." This is talking about the souls that Noah preached to while he was building the ark. And this has been upheld by the some of the most learned of theologians of our times. (Clarke, Barnes, Henry, Gill, Wesley, Augustine). Space here does not permit to detail all their treatises. But there are some modern preachers that don't agree with these tested men. ref: 633 - "because those who are there are deprived of the vision of God.[cf Phil 2:10;Acts 2:24; Rev 1:18; Eph 4:9; Pss 6:8; 88:11-13]" Phi 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; - nothing to do with 'deprived of the vision of God'. Act 2:24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. - nothing to do with 'deprived of the vision of God'. Rev 1:18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. - nothing to do with 'deprived of the vision of God'. Eph 4:9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? - nothing to do with 'deprived of the vision of God'. Psa 6:8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping. - nothing to do with 'deprived of the vision of God'. Psa 88:11-13 "Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in destruction? Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness? But unto thee have I cried, O LORD; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee." - nothing to do with 'deprived of the vision of God'. ref: 633 - Pss 88:49 does not exist.(should be 89:49) 1Sam 29 :19 does not exist.(should be 28:19) Eze 32:17-32 has to do with Egypt and her wicked. Luke 16:22 "was carried by the angels" - The Jews held the opinion that the spirits of the righteous were conveyed by angels to heaven at their death. Our Saviour speaks in accordance with this opinion; and as he expressly affirms the fact. And angels are ministering spirits sent forth to minister to those who are heirs of salvation (Heb 1:14), and there is no more improbability in the supposition that they attend departing spirits to heaven, than that they attend them while on earth. ref: 634 - 1Peter 4:6 - The sense is as representing the true attitude of the Church in every age, expecting Christ at any moment, says, The Judge is ready to judge the quick and dead - the dead, I say, for they, too, in their lifetime, have had the Gospel preached to them, that so they might be judged at last in the same way as those living now (and those who shall be so when Christ shall come), namely, “men in the flesh,” and that they might, having escaped condemnation by embracing the Gospel so preached, live unto God in the spirit. For Peter is plainly referring only to those within reach of the Gospel, or who might have known God through His ministers in Old and New Testament times. ref: 635 - This is true taken in the correct context. The referenced [487] is a little reaching and is actualy [488] Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday: PG 43, 440A, 452C; LH, Holy Saturday, OR. As Jesus said in John 19:30, "It is finished", the work of man's redemption and salvation is now completed, a full satisfaction is made to the justice of God, a fatal blow given to the power of Satan, a fountain of grace opened that shall flow forever, a foundation of peace and happiness laid that shall never fail. He has executed the great designs of the Almighty - He has satisfied the demands of His justice - He has accomplished all that was written in the prophets, and suffered the utmost malice of His enemies; and now the way to the Holy of Holies is made manifest through His blood. A glorious finish. Amen. - Oh, wait I have to preach to the dead yet. I don't think so. If you would like to read all of Article 5, it is available here: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p122a5p1.htm May His Spirit guide you,(1 Cor 2:4-16) terrib |
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239 | Who was the other Mary? | Matt 27:61 | terrib | 146859 | ||
Greetings odiear3rd, (Mat 27:61 KJV) And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre. "and the other Mary" - The mother of James and Joses, (see Mat 27:56). (Mat 27:56 KJV) Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children. see also John 19:25 (Joh 19:25 KJV) Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. Some of the Marys in the Gospels are sometimes a little confusing. Below is one commentary: "Joh 19:25 - Mary the wife of Cleophas - She is said, in Mat 27:56 ... and Mar 15:40, to have been the mother of James the Less, and of Joses; and this James her son is said, in Mat 10:3, to have been the son of Alpheus; hence it seems that Alpheus and Cleopas were the same person. To which may be added, that Hegesippus is quoted by Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. l. iii. c. 11, as saying that Cleopas was the brother of Joseph, the husband of the virgin. Theophylact says that Cleopas, (brother of Joseph, the husband of the virgin), having died childless, his brother Joseph married his widow, by whom he had four sons, called by the evangelists the brothers of our Lord, and two daughters, the one named Salome, the other Mary, the daughter of Cleopas, because she was his daughter according to law, though she was the daughter of Joseph according to nature. There are several conjectures equally well founded with this last to be met with in the ancient commentators; but, in many cases, it is very difficult to distinguish the different Marys mentioned by the evangelists." - Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hope this helps terrib |
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240 | how can u believe in god? | Ps 135:6 | terrib | 146809 | ||
Welcome kpizzle14, Thank you for asking this question. Why do you think you happened to come to this forum? Did you decide this on your own or somewhere inside you, you are looking for some answers? I think you came for answers. Answers to something or someone calling you. I see God's hand in this so that you can understand and see what He wants to give you and help you understand. If you eat bad meat and get sick, is it God's fault? If you murder someone and go to the gallos, is it God's fault? If a nation through its greed causes its people to suffer, is it God's fault? The decisions of people are at fault, not God. If you eat the bad meat don't you have to suffer the consequences? If you kill someone, don't you have to suffer the consequences? This is what God is showing you, calling you, trying to get your attention, so He can show you why these things happen. That is why you have come here. To get some answers. Remember when your Mom or Dad said not to do something and you did it anyway? Yes, and you got in trouble for doing it, didn't you? Well, the same thing has happened to the world. When God created the world He put on it a perfect place called Eden. In it He put two people called Adam and Eve. Okay, you heard all this before, but the answers you are seeking all start from that perfect place. Remember, "Don't touch that honey, it's hot". Yes, well you got a blister didn't you, because you just had to touch it. And you did it because you could. You were free to act on your own. You were free to choose. You could either believe what was said was for your own good or you could suffer the consequnces, just like the bad meat. So it was with Adam and Eve. God told them that if they ate of a particular fruit it would be bad for them. But, they had to eat it. Just like you got the blister. Well, this choice that they made was more involved than just a blister. They were innocent and walked with God in the garden and had peace with Him and talked with Him. They were buddies! But something happens to a companionship when one of the parties betrays the trust of the other. And since God created them and now they knew that what they had done was against His wishes they hid from Him. They created a rift between them and God. Their inner being had been changed because of the knowing that they had gone against their friend. Their spirits had become separated. They now knew the difference between right and wrong. They had sinned against their one true companion their one true love. And because of that sin, even their offspring would inherit that seperation of spirit also. And so on down the line until today. We all have sinned just by inheritance and we all have lost that fellowship that once stood. So man has gone on during the ages and has done his own thing. And still, just like the bad meat, has had to suffer the consequences. Sickness, murder, war. God's doing or ours? There can only be one answer. We did it. You can't pass the buck on this one. But...but, there is a way out of all this turmoil. And if God was as unloving as you say, He would never have offered such a gift to this people, that have done nothing but create situations that put so much turmoil in the world. Want to learn more..? terrib |
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