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261 | I need insight on proverbs chapter 31 | Prov 31:1 | jlhetrick | 171171 | ||
Hello Chosen, welcome to the forum. We have something in common. We are both chosen praise Jesus. I am no authority on Proberbs (or any section of the bible for that matter) but I wanted to give you something to consider while waiting on the member scholars that will likely respond soon. And there are some true scholars here on the forum so you have come to the right place. Here is a brief note from Adam Clark's Commentary on Proverbs 31. The commentary has much more to say about it and there are other commentaries as well. 'The words and prophecy of King Lemuel, and what his mother taught him, vv. 1, 2. Debauchery and much wine to be avoided, vv. 3-7. How kings should administer justice, vv. 8, 9. The praise of a virtuous woman and good housewife, in her economy, prudence, watchfulness, and assiduity in labor, vv. 10-29. Frailty of beauty, vv. 30, 31.' —Adam Clarke's Commentary Hope this helps, Jeff PS. A good commentary is great for helping understand scripture (but never the final authority or a replacement for Scripture) If you care for computer software there are many websites as well as free downloadable programs out there. Check out http://www.e-sword.net/ for an example of a really awesome, totally free complete bible software program and library. I use PC Study Bible 4 and Wordsearch7 as well, and the e-sword is just as functional as the high priced ones. |
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262 | Gods time not ours | Ecclesiastes | jlhetrick | 189623 | ||
Hello Maxhel, Welcome to the family and welcome to SBF. It's not clear to me what your asking; but perhaps chapter 3 of the book of Ecclesiastes will be helpful. God bless, Jeff |
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263 | Ever been a preacher as wise as Solomon? | Eccl 9:2 | jlhetrick | 153520 | ||
Absolutely, thanks for pointing it out. We need to be reminded of this truth especially in this generation of "name it and claim it" teaching. Of course the bible teaches that God blesses the faithful but many have prostituted this truth by assigning wordly riches to it's meaning. The bible also teaches that for those who truly know the Lord, many persecutions will come. It is those same persecutions that remind us that we are His and bring the blessing of peace from which we are able to rejoice. Mat 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mat 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Thanks again for the reminder. Many want get this truth at church. |
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264 | what think you about gifts and anointing | Is 14:12 | jlhetrick | 184977 | ||
Hello other, not having read the book it would be hard to guess. As you probably know, there are thousands of "Christian" authors and books out there that teach and condone all sorts of outrageous malarkey. Speaking directly to the musicians issue the construction of your sentence through me off. I'm not sure if your saying that the "musicians" are right or wrong in thinking their "making music in church is the business of the Lord". Here are some of my thoughts on that subject which hopefully will help. Praise: One of humanity’s many responses to God’s revelation of Himself.—Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary To worship God is not only a command (Deut. 6:13, 1Chr. 16:29, Psa. 2:11 etc.) but a reason for which we were created (Isa. 43:7) The musician is a biblical reality and example of praise and worship 1 Chronicles 6:31-32 (ESV) 6:31 These are the men whom David put in charge of the service of song in the house of the Lord after the ark rested there. 32 They ministered with song before the tabernacle of the tent of meeting until Solomon built the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, and they performed their service according to their order. Of course you know all of this having researched Scripture for your book. The thoughts I wanted to offer though is that I couldn't imagine God creating mankind with "a" primary function to be our worship of Him; commanding His own to worship Him, and then not specifically calling individuals to participate in specific ways. Now that your research and mine has established that we are to worship God and that the musician is a biblical component of that worship, I believe we must conclude that God has both gifted and called individuals to that function. The problem, and this may be where you are coming from, might be in that any individual can put too much significance on any one calling/task/function that he/she neglects other responsibilities. I also believe that there are many "musicians" that are far more interested in their own talent and being on stage than they are in worshiping God. Not to put too much effort into that thinking though...they have received their reward. Your definitely right in my opinion that our personal relationship with our Lord and Savior (if I'm understanding you) is of the highest importance. With that said, it is through our service to Him that we do our part (so to speak) in participating in that relationship. I believe the "fullness" of the "business" of the Lord is much more than any one function with the spreading of the gospel way up there on the list. Some might do that by leading or participating in a music or other ministry such as, for example, writing a book. Hope this helps and good luck with your ventures, God bless, Jeff |
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265 | Are we something before we were somethin | Is 43:7 | jlhetrick | 187408 | ||
Hello DLA, Welcome to the Forum! In addition to what Doc and Psalm 25 have offered, let me add one additional point that I feel might underlie your question at least in part. The Scriptures clearly teach that nothing and no one is eternal except God Himself. John 1:1-3 (ESV) 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In other words, we humans have not always existed as a soul or any other form prior to our being created; neither do I find in Scripture that God created us in spirit and then had us hang around a while, somewhere- anywhere, before joining us to a body. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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266 | What was God thinking "before?" | Is 43:7 | jlhetrick | 187419 | ||
Hello Psalm 25, My response to DLA was not intended to suggest anything about your post or your position, nor Doc’s for that matter. I was simply adding a direct response regarding what I believed DLA’s question to be asking. That’s why I started my statement with “in addition to what Doc and Psalm 25 have offered…”. But sense you ask, I have to say I have done much more than “wonder” about the topic. In fact, I have spent a fair share of my personal bible study time trying to understand it all. The conclusion I have come to is that the depth of detail is hidden, that is, has not been revealed. I believe God when He says Isa 55:9 (ESV) “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” And I’m not simply and conveniently quoting a verse as an excuse. You see P25, I really have reached a point where I am convinced of one thing; that I will not reach some new conclusion on matters that men of history and those of today that were blessed with the calling to study and teach/preach God’s word full time have not reached. Yes, there may be a new application of truth to address my individual and even potentially unique circumstance. Not though a new truth or a new revelation of truth that God kept hidden until the time He chose to reveal it to me a couple thousand years after He had delivered His word to man in full. I study that God will reveal new the truth of His word to me; not that he will reveal new truth of His word to me. I must approach it in this manner lest I be found to be one of which Paul sternly warned about: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 (NASB95) 11:1 I wish that you would bear with me in a little foolishness; but indeed you are bearing with me. 2 For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy; for I betrothed you to one husband, so that to Christ I might present you as a pure virgin. 3 But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. 4 For if one comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted, you bear this beautifully. Please don’t misunderstand me friend. I don’t pretend to have mastered the approach, but there are certain points of doctrine that no longer cause me undue stress; Election, Predestination, Foreknowledge offered as examples. Finally, I believe that speculating and even face-to-face discussions on these issues are not only important, but edifying. At the same time, I have concluded that they offer no benefit to the Forum considering it’s limitations. God bless, Jeff |
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267 | What qualifies a cultist? | Is 43:7 | jlhetrick | 187610 | ||
Psalm 25, Good observation. I too could list a significant percentage of the preachers on "Christian tv" as cultist. Perhapse more than half. Any misrepresentation of truth will qualify the label. I wonder how much farther YOU allow for. Two misrepresentations, three, or maybe four? Not sure; at what level of misrepresentation does one become guilty? Matt 12:30 ESV 30 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. Pretty clearly stated don't you agree, Jeff |
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268 | Isaiah identify the servant by name | Is 49:3 | jlhetrick | 163963 | ||
Hello Humble, He does name the servant by name. Read carefully. The servant is Israel. Isa 49:3 Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. KJV Jeff |
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269 | What is key about ezekial | Ezekiel | jlhetrick | 181058 | ||
Hello ftombar, Welcome to the Forum. Did you mean Ezekiel? Are you asking about the prophet Ezekiel, or the book in the bible by the same name? Jeff |
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270 | Is third toe left foot in Revelation? | Dan 2:41 | jlhetrick | 189172 | ||
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271 | does God intend for us to pay tithes | Malachi | jlhetrick | 190438 | ||
Barbara- Welcome to the forum and God bless. Try typing in the word tithe or tithing in the Search box located in the upper right of your screen. This topic has been covered extensively in the past. Using the Search tool will quickly take you to a great deal of information on the topic so that you don't have to wait for responses to trickle in. This will also help to keep a highly debated topic from running yet another unproductive course on the forum. It may also be helpful to do a personal study on the OT tithe; more specifically a general study of the economy of the Jewish people in OT times. God bless, Jeff |
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272 | Genre of Matthew 16:19 | Matthew | jlhetrick | 184760 | ||
Hello Mariana, Welcome to the forum :) The book of Matthew is a Gospel. In other words, a proclamation of the good news of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Matthew's primary goal was to demonstrate that Jesus Christ was in fact the Messiah prophesied of by the Jewish prophets. The words of Christ in 16:19 represents the authority of Jesus on earth and in heaven and His ascribing that authority to His church. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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273 | I am seeking advice | Matthew | jlhetrick | 190858 | ||
Sounds like an issue that would be better kept private; between you, her, and the Lord. Best not to further dishonor her and violate her trust by making it a topic on a public forum. God bless, Jeff |
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274 | What do you think Mt 8:20 is saying? | Matthew | jlhetrick | 209487 | ||
follower...- welcome to the forum. A bit of info in the user profile would be appreciated if you don't mind. Glad to see you've found us here. I'll just say briefly that I'm not seeing what you’re seeing in the passage. The meaning seems straight forward and so no attempt to symbolize His words should be made. The context is important. Christ is responding to the call of the scribe, the scribe is not responding to the call of Christ. While Christ did not refuse the scribe we do not know that the scribe did indeed follow Christ after the encounter. We can fairly assume that the scribe would have had at least adequate resources (though we’re not told) and may have even been well off as his profession was depended on in the time and they were few. Christ’s reference to the animals was literal, I believe, and not symbolic. The scribe likely had plenty as material things go, and Jesus literally was from place to place, essentially homeless as He went. He was demonstrating to the scribe the cost of following Him. You wrote; "To me I see Him saying to walk where I walk you need to clean house so I may rest in you and dwell". I think I see your point in our need to resist sin as we abide in Christ (if this is what you mean) but keep in mind... our rest is in Him, he does not rest in us. Hope this is helpful. Others will likely chime in soon. I believe it's very important to always view Scripture literally without attempting to look for spiritual or symbolic meaning that's not there. Where the Scripture uses symbolism it is usually clear that that is the case. God bless, Jeff |
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275 | What is the 'Unpardonable Sin' | Matthew | jlhetrick | 240155 | ||
Hi Gladdish - The use of the term "unpardonable sin" is used to refer to that which Jesus said would not be forgiven. Start here to begin more study on what this is. Matthew 12:30 - 32 “He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me scatters. 31 “Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. 32 “Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come. (NASB) |
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276 | What is mercy? | Matt 5:7 | jlhetrick | 153185 | ||
JRM, a good Greek/Hebrew dictionary will be helpful in word studies. In this case Mercy in the OT is translated from the Hebrew word Chesed and means "kindness" and "piety". Where we find the word in the NT it is translated from the Greek word eleeo which means compassion. My first thought is that a power relationship is not significant regarding the meaning of the word. It may be that your observation that mercy "generally involves a power relationship" is because, perhapse, it is in such a relationship that mercy is best illustrated, or, most often illustrated. Then again, your observation may be applied as follows: If mercy is showing or demonstrating kindness, piety, compassion to another one might argue; The one demonstrating mercy might be thought of as being in a position of power in the relationship. The power being, the ability to show mercy vs. with hold mercy. (show kindess or not show kindness) But this argument would mean, I think, that the recipient would have a degree of reliance on mercy from another. I guess I didn't answer the question, but I hope my post will move us closer to an understadning. Jeff hmmm! |
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277 | Continuous Adultery or not? | Matt 5:32 | jlhetrick | 163779 | ||
Hello dcj, You will likely get a number of responses. I want to start by asking you something. Were you or your current wife christians when you divorced? You said you both divorced on "unscriptural grounds", did you know that at the time? If so, did you look ahead to this day thinking, and possibly even discussing, that you would ask forgiveness? Are you now acting that out by seeking forgiveness? In other words, did you intentionally disobey God while saying to yourself, "He will forgive me anyway"? This would be a gross abuse of His mercy and grace. With all that in mind, you know the answer to each question, I have another question. Would another divorce make things right? I can answer one of your questions absolutely. You wrote: "My question is, according to Matt. 5:22 and 19:8, are we continually living in adultery as long as we are married and therefore, will be sent to hell, or has Christ forgiven us (we have asked for forgiveness)?" The answer is no, not if you are truly saved. There is no sin that disqualifies salvation. The bible says: Phi 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Search the forum regarding salvation (e.g. loosing salvation) in the upper right and you will get a lot of teaching on this. By the way, welcome to the forum. I will wait with you for the response of others and give further feedback when time allows. P.S. You and your wife need to search your hearts and make sure that you both know the Lord. Believe in faith before you attempt to iron out all the details. There is always consequences to our choices. With love, Jeff |
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278 | divorce and remarriage for chirstians | Matt 5:32 | jlhetrick | 164177 | ||
hello evangelistit, See Matthew 5:32. Deception isn't a reason for divorce. Nor is it a reason for one spouse to separate. Read what the bible says about marriage and the husband and wife becoming One. (With this said, I would always encourage any person to physically remove themselves and children from a dangerous situation-work out the details later) Read the entire passage in Matthew 5, I just gave the verse for reference. Also see 1Cor. 7:15. Again, this is the reference verse, study it in context with the rest of the passage as well as considering what the bible teaches regarding marriage and it's purpose. If this question refers to yourself, I highly recommend you go to your church pastor or elders. If it is for a friend, encourage him/her to do the same. While reading through these passages consider a couple of things. What Jesus said in Mat. is pretty straight forward. In our day most have such a low view of marriage, such disregard for it as an insitution created by God for a purpose, that many (even Christians) will use any reason at all to divorce. Jesus referred to it as hardened hearts. I point this out because the tendency for someone looking for a way out is to attempt to manipulate the bible in order to achieve their desired goal. Notice also that the wife in Mat. is the one having divorce forced on her, but for her to remarry still results in adultry (as I read and understand it). Fiannly, in 1st Cor. the person leaving (or abandoning) is described as an "unbeliever". This response was in no way intended to be an answer to your question, but offered as reference points and thoughts to help you answer the question for yourself. Divorce is a very serious matter and should be considered with the counsel of mature christian leadership in my opinion. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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279 | Version 1 | Matt 6:5 | jlhetrick | 206001 | ||
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280 | Relationship of God's word to prayer | Matt 6:5 | jlhetrick | 206002 | ||
Melquisedec- what does your user name mean?? Welcome to the forum. May I request that you update your User Info. so that we might know something about you (not required). If I may quote DocTrinsograce (a participant here) in his post# 170353 he stated the following. "We are to live by every word of God. Men were meant to be directed always and continually by God. We know this because that is how God dealt with Adam before the fall. Even man in his sinless, perfect state needed to be told who he was, why he existed, what and how he was to do the tasks God gave to him." (See Luke 4:4 as a reference.) The Scripture establishes that our lives are to be lived in accordance with God's word. Knowing that, our prayers should be in accordance with God's word. A study of what prayer is (should be) is necessary and so I encourage you to embark on this. Prayer, be it a petition on the behalf of others, ourselves, a situation, should be approached in accordance with God's will which we can only begin to discern through Scripture. Our attitude should be in reverence, praise and worship with all thanks. We might think of Peter praying for Christ's deliverance from the Cross. (Matthew 16:21-23). His intentions were honorable, but completely out of the plan and will of God. The following verses (24-26) continues to give insight (from our Lord Himself) into this. I tend to believe that most people petition the Lord for their own needs first and some only seek Him at all when they are in dire straits. At those times, it's easy to see how the focus might be on self. I'm not sure that even immediately after being rebuked face-to-face by the Lord Himself that Peter, in the above example, understood his own error. It was likely sometime after the ressurection that Peter understood it sufficiently. Hope this gets the topic started. Others much more prepaired will chime in soon. God bless, Jeff |
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