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2401 | What would make this allogory? | 1 John 3:2 | stjohn | 214223 | ||
Hi bibleman I don't think you've offended anyone. :-) If may, just slip in here with my two cent's... Though we know from seeing how divisive denominationalism can sometimes be that doesn't necessarily mean it's all or even mostly a bad thing. And though some denominations do go pretty far away from Christian orthodoxy. What we call denominationalism can and maybe should be called Congregationalism. And this often just stems from geographical or cultural differences, rather than big divisions or differences in orthodox doctrine. As long as our doctrines and statement of faith are fundamentally sound and don't stray from biblically based theology, there is little reason we cannot reach out to and get along with other Christian denominations. In our town and in many towns and places around the world many do just that and have wonderful relationships with other Congregations in their area with different names on their shingles, and even communicate and cooperate in loving brotherhood with many of them. Anyway, I think thats what we mean by painting with a baud brush. We should be careful with our words. The world already thinks we cant get along because of their view of denominationalism,. But as Christians we can most often see it as much less divisive then they do. John |
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2402 | What would make this allogory? | 1 John 3:2 | stjohn | 214225 | ||
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2403 | What would make this allogory? | 1 John 3:2 | stjohn | 214227 | ||
:-) Rom 12:5 1 Cor 12:12-25 John |
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2404 | What would make this allogory? | 1 John 3:2 | stjohn | 214230 | ||
Hi bibleman... What, pray tell, does race have to do with denominations? They are two different things. And what does race have to do with Christianity? For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. 1 Cor 12:13 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Gal 3:28 John |
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2405 | What would make this allogory? | 1 John 3:2 | stjohn | 214233 | ||
I'm not surprised that you get along... Thats what we do. :-) You might take note that Azure is Chinese, and she is one who had some criticism of Nee's teaching. From what I know of these fine folks here at SBF, I doubt if anyone here had his race in mind. I can certainly understand your concerns though. Thanks for making that more clear for us. I hope you're enjoying the forum. :-) John |
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2406 | What would make this allogory? | 1 John 3:2 | stjohn | 214240 | ||
Hi Bibleman You most certainly are welcome at this forum! I'd like to add my two widows mites again, if I may. In mostly urban and some poor areas, neighborhoods that are still segregated, do unfortunately, still have segregated congregations. But this is in many cases, geographical. I think too that, this is gradually becoming less and less of the norm. In many rural and suburban areas of the US, many of the neighborhoods that are culturally and racially mixed, do reflect this in the mixing of the cultures and races found in many Churches that are outside of segregated neighborhoods. The problem with us humans is, we tend to like to hang out with people that look act and talk just like us. And this will still lead to some of us jugging others that we don't understand too well. As Christians though, we can be a light to the unsaved world, in how we are supposed to act toward everyone, regardless of race creed or culture. John |
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2407 | What would make this allogory? | 1 John 3:2 | stjohn | 214243 | ||
Do I attended an interracial Church? Not too much, mostly white, though our pastor is half Mexican and has an African American uncle, and there are a few Asians and a few other Mexicans and some of Jewish descent. I honestly hadn't payed that close attention to that. Now that I think about it though, we are more mixed then I would have thought. I'm not trying to paint myself to be some kind of wonderful insightful kind of guy, (I'm most often not) but I do sometimes tend to pay attention to what people say about people, and check it out for myself. For instance, I've often heard that Mexicans are lazy, but I've worked with many of them, and I haven't really met that lazy one yet. And, the people who say those kind of things, are usually siting on their butt doing nothing but complain. I've heard too, that Blacks are inherently dishonest, but most that I know are markedly just as honest as anyone else, and hardworking too, I might add. And most of the Jews I know are fairly generous and certainly not any more stingy then the general population, though many would have us believe they are cheep. Of course there are those who are a discredit to any race or culture, and complainers tend to like to focus on just them. And I believe I'm not alone in this way of thinking. There are far too many in government and on the media who like to focus on the negative and say we are still so very divided, but I wish they would just shut up! Anyway, thats Just few of my observations. Just a friendly reminder bibleman, this is a Bible study and though I don't think anyone minds too much in our getting to know one another a little bit; After all fellowship is an important part of being a Christian and our Bible study should reflect that. But we do need to try to keep this site focused on Bible study as that is the wishes of our host and is clearly spelled out in the TOU. So here's a passage for us to contemplate; let us strive to emulate and imitate Paul, as he strove to imitate Christ. Phillippians 3:8-16 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10 h that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Straining Toward the Goal 12 Not that I have already l obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. 16 Only let us hold true to what we have attained. ESV John |
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2408 | Reaching Perfection | 1 John 3:2 | stjohn | 222904 | ||
Well said, brother Doc. By the way, I like them fitycent words things you ueses. Before I met you, I couldn't hardly speak no English! :-) | ||||||
2409 | were does it | Revelation | stjohn | 186661 | ||
Hello dltlshine, Looks like Cheri has given a good answer, I'd say amen. I'd just like to expound a little. I don't know how much of this you know so pleas be patient, I'm kinda feeble. Anyway I'd like to first lay a little foundation. I want to talk first about crowns if you please. Lets look at these verses please, and take note of the crowns. 2 Tim 4:8 in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing. James 1:12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 1 Pet 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. ok notice the reference too about receiving the crowns after trials and approval. Now lets look at the church at Sardis and in Philadelphia. Notice how God shows disapproval for the church's in general, but finds a loyal remnant? And also, note the white garments in the next verses. Rev 3:4 'But you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments; and they will walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. Rev 3:5 'He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments; and I will not erase his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels. Rev 3:7 "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this: Rev 3:8 'I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power, and have kept My word, and have not denied My name. Rev 3:9 'Behold, I will cause those of the synagogue of Satan, who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie--I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and make them know that I have loved you. Now look what God is saying here about what is about to happen. Rev 3:10 'Because you have kept the word of My perseverance, I also will keep you from the hour of testing, that hour which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth Rev 3:11 'I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown. ok, Here is were an important change is happening, things have really changed. Rev 3:14 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: 15 'I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. 16 'So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth. oh-oh, big trouble. God is not pleased with the church at Philadelphia. but notice how He still asks them to let Him in He's a Graceful and merciful God thru to the end. Rev 3:20 'Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. Now in the next verses we see what looks like the rapture. Rev 4:1 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven, and the first voice which I had heard, like the sound of a trumpet speaking with me, said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after these things." see how it refers to the next verses? And notice the the voice that sounds like a trumpet? 1 Thess 4:16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. So John is caught up if you please, in what looks like the rapture, right? But, look what is already wating there. Rev 4:2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne was standing in heaven, and One sitting on the throne. Rev 4:4 Around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and golden crowns on their heads. See, the church is already there. "clothed in white garments, and golden crowns on their heads." So it looks like the Church is raptured/caught up, in chapter 3 somewere betwen v11 and v14 God bless. John |
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2410 | were does it | Revelation | stjohn | 186663 | ||
Correction, that was Laodicea, that God was so unhappy with. Told you I was Feeble God bless. John |
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2411 | were does it | Revelation | stjohn | 186709 | ||
Hi Cheri , That was a guess, I'm not sure about that, it could be v18 or 20? I'm Just pretty sure its before chapter 4 God Bless. John |
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2412 | What did John mean by "no more sea"? | Revelation | stjohn | 188543 | ||
Hi T.white, I don't mean to sound facetious, but I think it means, no more sea. God bless. John |
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2413 | what does Nicolaitanes mean in Rev. 2 , | Revelation | stjohn | 189448 | ||
Hi DLorddaughter, Welcome. Here it is. Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary - Cite This Source Nicolaitanes The church at Ephesus (Rev. 2:6) is commended for hating the "deeds" of the Nicolaitanes, and the church of Pergamos is blamed for having them who hold their "doctrines" (15). They were seemingly a class of professing Christians, who sought to introduce into the church a false freedom or licentiousness, thus abusing Paul's doctrine of grace (comp. 2 Pet. 2:15, 16, 19), and were probably identical with those who held the doctrine of Baalam (q.v.), Rev. 2:14. Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary God bless. John |
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2414 | How many angels fell with Satan | Revelation | stjohn | 195012 | ||
Hi Michael, It's no big deal but, I'm wondering what rev 12:4 and Dan 8:10 have to do with how many of Satins minions fell with him? Rev 12:4 speaks of one third of the (stars) being swept away with the dragon's tail, and Dan 8:10 says that the horn of a goat knocks out (some stars).... Am I missing something, Is there a conection with stars and fallin angles? God bless John |
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2415 | How many angels fell with Satan | Revelation | stjohn | 195017 | ||
Michael, Yes, I can see that very well, thank you for your explanation. I appreciate your heart, Michael. :-) God bless John |
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2416 | Bride and Guests at Lamb's Wedding | Revelation | stjohn | 199577 | ||
Hi JoeAnn, Perhaps what we are seeing here is two different groups. The marriage supper/feast is held 'after', the wedding, isn't it. Matt 25:1-10, So Jesus, The Groom, will be showing up with the Bride, "in tow" as it were. Could be, that the invited guests, is referring to Israel, and by the way, I think it is. Of course, there are differing points of view as to wether, The Church and Israel, are even two different groups! But that's a subject for a different study. Perhaps also, using the new Jerusalem to describe, The Bride, is metaphorical for indicating who dwells there. Just like when we see the term, The World, we know it often refers to those who dwell in the world, John 3:16, and not just the world geographically. And marriage too, is, a sort of metaphor, for a union, and perhaps not a wedding as we think of a wedding between a man and a woman, Matt 19:5, Marriage is often used to describe two boards of wood that have been joined together in a way that they cannot be separated without breaking the wood, we say to describe that kind of union, that they are married together. maybe that analogy isn't so good, but it does give us small brained humans a little better idea of what God is talking about when He describes that union. We will be united with Him in a way that is even more close and wonderful then it is now! I don't know just how it works but, When we see Him we will be like Him! Our stuff will be His stuff, or, something like that. just my two cents. :-) God bless John |
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2417 | Bride and Guests at Lamb's Wedding | Revelation | stjohn | 199763 | ||
Hi holydiver, Welcome to the forum! Can you show in Scripture please, where there are 'other', brides? Don't bother, Christ has but 'one', bride. The story goes, that there were 10 'virgins', not, brides. Matt 25:1 God bless John |
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2418 | Bride and Guests at Lamb's Wedding | Revelation | stjohn | 199801 | ||
And your point is? | ||||||
2419 | Rev 3:15-16 | Revelation | stjohn | 215184 | ||
Hi Mike, I think I'd go with conventional wisdom on that one, though I don't really know the full extent of this teaching that was given to you. Perhaps it could be used to apply to that situation, of that I'm not so sure, but, notwithstanding, I think it would be a stretch to say the least. There was a Church in that city, at that time, that was perhaps in that spiritual condition. And though it is not known for sure, it does look that way from what is know about it. Here are some thoughts from John Gill that may shed some more light on these verses. Gill does talk about the actual city in his commentary, but here he is speaking of it as it represents the Church in general, it's faltering spirituality, and lackluster love for God and His Church. John --"This church represents the state of the church, from the end of the spiritual reign of Christ, till the time of his personal appearing and kingdom, to judge the quick and dead; for after the spiritual reign is over, professors of religion will sink into a formality, and into a lukewarm frame of spirit, and into great spiritual sloth and security, Re 3:15, which will make those times like the times of Noah and of Lot; and such will be the days of the coming of the son of man to judge the world. Its name signifies either "the righteousness of the people"; and so may point at that popular and external righteousness, which the majority of the professors of religion in this period of time will be boasting of, and trusting in; being self-sufficient, and self-dependent, when at the same time they will be naked, as well as poor and blind, Re 3:17; or it signifies "the judging of the people"; for this church state, at the end of it, will bring on the general judgment; the Judge will now be at the door indeed, standing and knocking; and they that are ready to meet the bridegroom, when he comes, will be admitted into the nuptial chamber, and sit down with him in his throne, in the thousand years' kingdom, at the close of which will be the second resurrection, when all the people, small and great, shall be judged, Re 3:19." John Gill |
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2420 | Rev 3:15-16 | Revelation | stjohn | 215189 | ||
Mike, I think you did a good job of explaining his position, and I think right along the same lines as you do. A lot of times we get a good teacher, who is teaching truth, but uses Scripture and analogy that just doesn't fit the situation. Thats why it is so important to teach expositionaly and not topically. When we teach expositionaly, we teach what the Scripture is showing us, i.e. we let Scripture interpret Scripture. When we teach topically, we have a position, and then we look for Scripture that backs it up. The problem with that is, we then use Scripture out of context and, the meaning gets twisted and, then we lose the intended meaning of said Scripture. Another thing is, we then don't really learn anything form Scripture, that we didn't think we already knew. John |
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