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2301 | how many angels in a legion? | Matt 26:53 | stjohn | 185488 | ||
Hi Tim, Any time Brother. I have some aches and pains I was going to see him about. ;o) Who would guess that we could be misinformed by our trusted and beloved TV ? Matt 7:15 "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Phil 3:2 Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; Rom 2:29 But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God. Sounds like you go to wonderful church. Peace. John |
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2302 | how many angels in a legion? | Matt 26:53 | stjohn | 185486 | ||
Hello Tim, looks like our "questionable source" was off by only 6000 oops! I guess he mist it on that one too. His initials wouldn't be K.C. would they? legion The major unit of the Roman army consisting of 3,000 to 6,000 infantry troops and 100 to 200 cavalry troops. c.1205, from O.Fr. legion "Roman legion" (3,000 to 6,000 men, under Marius usually with attached cavalry), from L. legionem (nom. legio) "body of soldiers," from legere "to choose, gather," also "to read" Generalized sense of "a large number" is due to (inaccurate) translations of allusive phrase in Mark v.9 God bless. John |
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2303 | do i continue the church going? | NT general Archive 1 | stjohn | 185485 | ||
Hello Maricjess, Sory to answer you question witha question. But do you know if there are others there that feel the same as you? John |
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2304 | John, the Baptist | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185484 | ||
Hello phylbee, welcome! John was just a few months older then Jesus, and he was killed just after our Lord started His ministry at about the age of 3o, so John would have been about 30. God bless. John |
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2305 | how many angels in a legion? | Matt 26:53 | stjohn | 185477 | ||
Hello Brother Tim! I think you said it brother, "a questionable source" I don't of any place in the Word that gives us that info. Do you? Looks like our Lord is the only one that could ask for that. And did you notices that He didn't ask? If we had 12 legions of angels we would probably just make a mess of things any way! God bless. John |
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2306 | what church do i go to? Help!! | NT general Archive 1 | stjohn | 185475 | ||
Hello Maricjess! And warm welcomes! I have had a very similar experience, and I can sympathize with you. You are most certainly not wrong in wanting to hear the Word of God! And you should look for a body of believers That share your desire to do so. Hear is something that has helped me very much. Go to, Oneplace .com and you can listen to many who preach the Word of God. Two that I would recommend are (back to the Bible) and (thru the Bible) Both highly recommended. or go to ttb.org God Bless you and keep you my friend. And if you would like to contact me my email is in my user profile just clic on my user name. I would be more than happy to help. God bless. John |
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2307 | HasFaith is given to all universally? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185469 | ||
Hello Hobbs! And again, warm greetings to a brother in Christ. Amen. It is indeed, all too easy to lose track. Brother may I say humbly, that the more important thing, is to see the message there in Acts 4, is that they were proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ, and His resurrection. For after-all, isn't that what we are all to do? Are we not to be filled with the Spirit of God, and with power, preach the good news of the hope in our salvation, by the Blood shed for the world, "for God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son." For our sins, and for all who might come to Him. Acts 4:33 And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all. Brother, I was drawn into this debate because I attempted to point out a simple truth, that although the study of God's Word is very important, and that cannot be stressed enough, there is at least something more important, and that is Proclaiming that truth. God bless. John |
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2308 | HasFaith is given to all universally? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185459 | ||
Hello Hobbs! Warm greetings brother. Sorry about that. I was just answering some questions. And, I think some of them were yours my friend. If there was a question here in. I suppose, the answer would be, yes, I believe in predestination. God bless. John |
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2309 | how any gentiles did jesus healed | Matt 15:30 | stjohn | 185449 | ||
Hi jesse, welcome! I'm guessing you meant how many? The Bible doesn't say. But, you can be sure it was probably thousands. This is one of many accounts of Jesus healing many that came to Him to be healed. Matt 15:29 Departing from there, Jesus went along by the Sea of Galilee, and having gone up on the mountain, He was sitting there. 30 And large crowds came to Him, bringing with them those who were lame, crippled, blind, mute, and many others, and they laid them down at His feet; and He healed them. 31 So the crowd marveled as they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, and the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel. there is also an account of ten lepers being healed, three were raised from the dead. The men with a withered hand, the crippled man at the pool, and many more. And also there were many that were not recorded. Jesus is the real deal. King of Kings! God bless. John |
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2310 | HasFaith is given to all universally? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185446 | ||
Good greetings WOS ! I think I can see your point. But, we can apply logic, to moral values, and make a decision, by using common sense. Or put it another way, it is logical to use our moral values to help us make a decision, and thats good common sense. Moral values are learned, and common sense is considered innate. I think that I probably didn't make myself too clear in my last post. Sometimes I think I'm doing really well, but when I read it again later I'm like... Huh? I hope this clears it up. As far as your two questions go: "Logically, if you stick "my" hand in the fire, you know that “I'll” get burned, common sense right?" yes. Common sense would tell us that is logical. "What is it that keeps you from wanting to put my hand in the fire?" I don't know you that well, maybe I do. ;-) Seriously tough....... I would certainly hope that my conscience would allow my moral values to help me make a decision not to. I wouldn't want that on my conscience. And thats good common sense. Also, it just wouldn't be very nice. Now would it? Good moral values make sense, good common sense. Hope that was worth 2-cents ;-) God Bless. John |
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2311 | HasFaith is given to all universally? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185439 | ||
Hi Hobbs! The Bible doesn't say that faith is given to all, i.e. saving faith that is, but we know that all are born with a conscience, and, I think it is easy to see, that that is the working of the holly spirit. I believe that all people are born with a conscience. This is part of what is known as general revelation, i.e. the heavens declare His glory. Unless you have a mental deficiency called sociopathy, i.e. the inability to think in terms of right and wrong, the fact is, that all people are born with a conscience. This is to most clear thinking theologians, a very clear evidence of the fact, that the Holly Spirit is in the world, and has influence over men. So, this gives all men the opportunity to choose good over evil, or evil over good. Satin influences people to do evil, God influences people to do good. This is what is called horse sense, or common sense. And, no, there is no clear reference in scripture that proves or disproves its existence. But we all know that common sense exists because we can see it. If you stick your hand in the fire, you will get burned! God Bless. John |
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2312 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185434 | ||
Hello Doc! And thanks! Here is a quote from a post of mine to brother Hobbs. I hope it will better explain my position. " We are chosen/elected for sure but we can refuse God. another problem that election cannot clear up is that God has made it clear, that His will, is that none should parish, election theorem has not cleared this up sufficiently for me. How and why this works, I don't know, and I don't think that they know ether. So this is why it is sufficient for me, for now, to pursue other teaching that the bible has to offer. Such as apologetics. i.e. how can I explain to the lost world why I believe what I believe, this will help me with what I believe should be our prime objective. i.e. Spread the Gospel to the lost sinners of the world." Ok, thats part of it, also I'm interested in eschatology, given the condition of things today, there is much that a person looking for answers can be helped with, having a good understanding of prophesy is very important to me. I have read the Bible through at least four times since my conversion just before the turn of the century still wet behind the ears but a very quick student. And have spent many hours, up to seven or eight a day on specific parts, 1cor is particularly interesting. I am currently attending bible study at least one hour a day. And by the way Doc I do have a better understanding of how redemption and regeneration and (adoption) works then it would appear from my use of the word, it was not the right word. I am quite good at making toughs kind of mistakes, as this word thing is relatively new to me, I seriously had not written more then 12 pages of any thing in my life up till the year 2000 (See my user profile for more info.) Also mildly dyslexic concentration is critical. I can so agree with John Gresham Machen, amen to that Brother, I am a student of human nature, so I can understand the new guy not being trusted, and am learning to be quick to forgive. I hold a honorary P.H.D. from whatsamatta U. the school of hard knocks. It is my intent to assuage mistrust. But I know that this sometimes takes time and many apologies, a heartfelt thanks for yours by the way. God Bless. John |
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2313 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185432 | ||
Hi Hobbs! I honestly don't understand your question. Faith is indeed a gift as it is specifically listed as one. And we can refuse a gift if we choose to. This to me is an axiom. Were is doctrine needed? unless one wishes to debate philosophically, like the theorem that motion is impossible mathematically, if you divide your journey by half the calculations go to infinity. But, we know it is not so because we can see motion. We are chosen/elected for sure but we can refuse God. another problem that election cannot clear up is that God has made it clear, that His will is that none should parish, election theorem has not cleared this up sufficiently for me. How and why this works I don't know and I don't think that they know ether. So this is why it is sufficient for me, for now, to pursue other teaching that the bible has to offer. Such as apologetics i.e. how can I explain to the lost world why I believe what I believe, this will help me with what I believe should be our prime objective. i.e. Spread the Gospel to the lost sinners of the world. Here are some verses. Prov 1:29 Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the LORD. Is 7:16 "For before the boy will know enough to refuse evil and choose good, the land whose two kings you dread will be forsaken. Is 7:15 "He will eat curds and honey at the time He knows enough to refuse evil and choose good. God bless. John |
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2314 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185424 | ||
Hello doc, I appreciate your wanting to have a discussion on election. Thank you for your interest in my view on this subject. I believe that the Bible does not teach election as we know it, and that this can be a danger to proper understanding. I would rather prefer the term adoption. Election implies merit or worth. there is only one place in scripture that I can find that the term really fits that is Titus 1:1 "Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ God's elect." KJV. Jesus being the only one worthy to elect. God bless. John |
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2315 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185423 | ||
Dear Hobbs, Thank you! your brother, John |
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2316 | Priority of the Word | 1 John 2:5 | stjohn | 185422 | ||
Dear Doc, I humbly submit to your obviously far superior intellect and incredible spiritual desernment I bow to you sir. And I am sorry to appear so silly as to even mention the word love. But that was not my point. Please see my post to brother hobbs. There is nothing for you to learn, or need to say amen to a brother. Again, I am sorry for my rude and silly interruption. God bless, John p.s. I say amen to most of your post. |
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2317 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185417 | ||
Dear Hobbs, I'm not sure what you are talking about? And please know my heart, as it was not my intent to offend. I think the Scripture you are talking about was directed to CDGJ in response to a discussion you were having with him. I was not addressing that issue. I just didn't agree with the one statement that you made in that the pursuit of truth is the most important thing we can do. This is what I think is the most important thing we can do. Mark 16:15 "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation." This is what I was leading to when I was so graciously interrupted. And I know full well, that the pursuit of truth is very Important, or how could we indeed preach the gospel. It is most unfortunate, that you have chosen to assume I intentionality omitted a response. I am very sorry that you and doc have chosen to see me as divisive or impetuous, as this most assuredly is not my intent. Nor is it my intent to elevate myself to some lofty position as sage of the SBF as I have been indirectly accused of. And, I believe I could well redirect your redirection. 1 Pet 1:22 "Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart," It is I who am truly sorrowful that my brothers choose to see me as other then a fellow in Christ. The disappointment is mine my friend. If you will recall I have treated you with respect in the past. God Bless. John p.s. I am oh so sorry for my incredibly rude interruption. |
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2318 | RE: "immenint return" in first answer | Bible general Archive 1 | stjohn | 185405 | ||
Hi gkidder, Warm welcomes! Well, it looks like you've been busy. May I say, sir, that I agree with most of what you have written in your two posts. Very well done by the way. But you might note, that the discussions to which you have responded to, took place, almost seven years ago. It is not my intent to admonish you to protocol, as I really cant say that there is one in regard to this. However it would be nice to have you as a participant in a more current topic. Not to say that eschatology isn't a courant subject, as it, as is all Scripture, I believe, very important, and worthy of discussion. I say this because this has been bandied about quite a bit lately And I for one could use a break. I nope you can see my point. No offense please. God Bless. John |
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2319 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185401 | ||
Hi CDBJ ! Maybe not Scriptural, but I like it, God bless, John |
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2320 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185400 | ||
Hi doc! I suppose it is a tactic of yours to try to embarrass someone, when you don't know the answer to a simple fundamental question. I really don't appreciate it, but I forgive you. And I was not resorting to the priority of love Because of my inability the communicate my opinion on election over free will. And I don't believe election is sound doctrine. By the way. And very frankly I do not think that it is substantively efficacious to even discus it. It was the object of my affection that I had in mind when I asked, ... What is greater? I am surprised you mist it. John 3:16 "for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son" It was not my intention to turn the discussion to love. I Just don't happen to agree with the statement. that follows. Evidently you do agree with it. "There is nothing more important than getting to the truth of God's Word." Respectfully that is. And was trying to (point out some truth.) And, point out things in the Bible that I believe it says are greater. And, by the way, I assumed it was appropriate to comment, as it is practiced quite often here. I was not aware it was taboo to make a comment on something that was off subject, it was rude of me to do so. I am sorry. And also, nor do I agree with your admonishment, and, respectfully as well. "Love is, indeed, the sum-mum bon-um, the greatest good. But, that isn't the whole story. Nor is it appropriate, to appeal to it as being somehow superior to the truth." That would not be my opinion. the quest for knowledge of truth, can in and of its self, become an object of affection, and therefore blind one to the very truth that one is seeking. And, by the way, appropriate for whom? And, I would place God above love as the greatest good, but, then, God is love, and we could go round and round on that one for quite some time. Nor do I believe that Paul's teaching of the virtues of faith hope and love, can be misleading. Unless perhaps they are being read by someone not lead by the Spirit. I am not suggesting that you are not led by the Spirit, but perhaps you have read commentary by someone who was not. cant tell if your incredulous 'Huh' was skeptical or humor. Hope my intrusion didn't offend. God bless, John |
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