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261 | Should the Church tithe also? | Num 18:26 | kalos | 176813 | ||
What does the Bible say about tithing? 'The tithe is an Old Testament concept. The tithe was basically a requirement of the law in which all Israelites were to give 10 percent of everything they earn and grow to the tabernacle/temple (Lev 27:30; Num 18:26; Deut 14:24; 2Chr 31:5). Some understand the Old Testament tithe as a method of taxation to provide for the needs of the priests and Levites of the sacrificial system. 'The New Testament nowhere mentions the tithe system and nowhere recommends that New Covenant believers follow it. Paul states that believers should set aside a portion of their income in order to support the church (1Cor 16:1-2). The New Testament nowhere assigns a certain percentage of income to set aside, but only says it is to be “in keeping with his income” (1Cor 16:2). The Christian church took the 10 percent figure from the Old Testament tithe and applied it as a “recommended minimum” for Christians in their giving. However, New Covenant believers should not feel obligated to always give 10 percent. They should give as they are able, “in keeping with his income”. Sometimes that means giving more than 10 percent, sometime that may mean giving less than 10 percent. It all depends on the ability of the giver and the needs of the church. 'Each and every Christian should diligently pray and seek God’s wisdom for how much he or she should give (James 1:5). “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2Cor 9:7).' ____________________ Source: www.gotquestions.org/tithing.html |
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262 | Rapture beforeTribulation?? | Matt 24:31 | kalos | 176671 | ||
Does scripture support pretrib rapture? Question: Where is the scripture that supports the belief of the Rapture before the Tribulation? Answer: There is no Scripture that in so many words teaches it. Prewrath vs. Pretrib Rapture Pretribulationalism 'Pretribulationists teach that the return of Christ has been imminent since the days of the early church and that the church will be raptured sometime before the seventieth week begins. Although they have no Scripture that in so many words teaches it, they teach that there are no signs and the rapture could take place at any moment. The seventieth week of Daniel is therefore considered to be a seven-year period of God's judgmental "tribulation" (hence the term pretribulation). This position generally views the seventieth week as the day of the Lord's wrath from which the church is excluded.' Prewrath 'The Prewrath position teaches that the true church will be raptured when the great tribulation by Antichrist, inspired by Satan, is cut short by God's day-of-the-Lord wrath, which will occur between the sixth and seventh seals of Revelation, sometime during the second half of the seventieth week. The persecution associated with the great tribulation of Antichrist is viewed as the wrath of Satan, whereas the events that follow, beginning with the seventh seal, are considered the wrath of God.' (www.solagroup.org) While I neither desire nor intend to debate the Prewrath Rapture position, I will nevertheless be happy to provide further information upon request. Grace to you, John |
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263 | Gen 4:17 | Gen 5:4 | kalos | 176666 | ||
Where did Cain get his wife? The last answer you'll ever need. Question: A non christian friend asks me what is the name of Cain's wife? Answer: The Bible does not tell us the name of Cain's wife. Therefore, we have no way of knowing what her name was. Question: If Adam and Eve only gave birth to two sons, where does Cain's wife come from ? Answer: Your friend's question begins with a false assumption: "If Adam and Eve only gave birth to two sons...". 'Even though only these three males are mentioned by name, Adam and Eve had other children' (christiananswers.net). Read on. ____________________ 'Where did Cain get his wife? (http://christiananswers.net/q-aig/aig-c004.html) 'Cain's Brothers and Sisters 'Cain was the first child of Adam and Eve recorded in Scripture (Genesis 4:1). His brothers, Abel (Genesis 4:2) and Seth (Genesis 4:25), were part of the first generation of children ever born on this earth. 'Even though only these three males are mentioned by name, Adam and Eve had other children. In Genesis 5:4 a statement sums up the life of Adam and Eve -- "And the days of Adam after he had fathered Seth were eight hundred years. And he fathered sons and daughters." This does not say when they were born. Many could have been born in the 130 years (Genesis 5:3) before Seth was born. 'During their lives, Adam and Eve had a number of male and female children. The Jewish historian Josephus wrote that, "The number of Adam's children, as says the old tradition, was thirty-three sons and twenty-three daughters." 'The Bible does not tell us how many children were born to Adam and Eve. However, considering their long life spans (Adam lived for 930 years -- Genesis 5:5), it would seem reasonable to suggest there were many! Remember, They were commanded to "Be fruitful, and multiply" (Genesis 1:28). 'The Wife 'If we now work totally from Scripture, without any personal prejudices or other extra-biblical ideas, then back at the beginning, when there was only the first generation, brothers would have had to have married sisters or there would be no more generations! 'We are not told when Cain married or any of the details of other marriages and children, but we can say for certain that some brothers had to marry their sisters at the beginning of human history. 'But what about God's Laws? 'Many people immediately reject the conclusion that Adam and Eve's sons and daughters married each other by appealing to the law against brother-sister intermarriage. Some say that you cannot marry your relation. Actually, if you don't marry your relation, you don't marry a human! A wife is related to her husband even before they marry because all people are descendants of Adam and Eve -- all are of "one blood." The law forbidding marriage between close relatives was not given until the time of Moses (Leviticus 18-20). Provided marriage was one man to one woman for life (based on Genesis 1 and 2), there was no disobedience to God's law originally when close relatives (even brothers and sisters) married each other. 'Remember that Abraham married his half-sister (Genesis 20:12). God blessed this union to produce the Hebrew people through Isaac and Jacob. It was not until some 400 years later that God gave Moses laws that forbade such marriages. ------------- (...) 'Conclusion 'Many Christians cannot answer the question about Cain's wife because they focus on today's world (and the problems associated with close relations marrying), and do not understand the clear historical record God has given to us. 'They try to interpret Genesis from our present situation, rather than understand the true biblical history of the world and the changes that have occurred because of sin. Because they are not building their world view on Scripture, but taking a secular way of thinking to the Bible, they are blinded to the simple answers. 'Genesis is the record of the God who was there as history happened. It is the word of One who knows everything, and who is a reliable witness from the past. Thus, when we use Genesis as a basis for understanding history, we can make sense of questions that would otherwise be a mystery'. ____________________ Source: To read more go to: http://christiananswers.net/q-aig/aig-c004.html |
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264 | Smoking | 1 Cor 3:17 | kalos | 176641 | ||
"Why don't Christians smike (sic)?" Heard on Christian radio: "Smoking will not send you to hell, but it could make you smell like it." Also heard: "You won't go to hell for smoking, but it might help you get there sooner." By the way, Smike is a character in "Nicholas Nickleby" by Charles Dickens. :-) |
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265 | when are kids adults | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 176615 | ||
Julie: Fact: No, I do not know of any reference in the Bible to an age that children should be encouraged to live on their own. Opinion: However, I do not think that in Bible times children were still single and living with their parents when, for example, they were 21 years old. I don't think they were living off their parents while working a part-time job, spending their money on a new chariot, taking no responsibility, sleeping till noon, etc. Grace to you, John P.S. How’s that for labeling my opinion AS opinion? |
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266 | English version with "Jehova" | Ex 6:3 | kalos | 176527 | ||
'Jehovah' in 5,759 verses of the ASV Yes, there is an English version of the Bible that uses the name Jehovah. It is the American Standard Version (ASV). The word "Jehovah" appears in 5,759 verses of the American Standard Version. To read the ASV online go to: http://studylight.org/ To read more about the ASV go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_ Standard_Version or www.biblegateway.com/ 'The American Standard Version (ASV) of the Holy Bible was first published in 1901 by Thomas Nelson and Sons. 'It has earned the reputation of being the Rock of Biblical Honesty. Although the English used in the ASV is somewhat archaic, it isn't nearly as hard to understand as some passages of the King James Version of nearly 3 centuries earlier. 'This translation of the Holy Bible is in the public domain, since its copyright has expired and is the predecessor to the New American Standard Bible.' (http://studylight.org/info/copyright/ bible/asv.html) "And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, as God Almighty; but by my name Jehovah I was not known to them." Exodus 6:3 American Standard Version Here and there on the web you may encounter unfair and untrue criticisim of the American Standard Version by the King-James-Only Movement. I strongly advise you to beware of the false teaching and slander of the King-James-Only Movement. |
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267 | Early church 100 percent Jewish | John 1:11 | kalos | 176518 | ||
While the earliest church may have been 100 percent Jewish, the Jewish people NEVER WERE 100 percent Christian. To put it another way, there never was a time when ALL the Jewish people were believers in Jesus as the Messiah. You write: "why and how did that change to the Jews not accepting Christ as the Messiah now?" Christ and Messiah mean EXACTLY the same thing. Christ is the Greek work for Messiah and Messiah is the Hebrew word for Christ. In other words, as you worded it, you're asking: Why and how did that change to the Jews not accepting Christ as Christ? or Why and how did that change to the Jews not accepting the Messiah as the Messiah? |
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268 | How can a christian prosper? | 1 Tim 6:9 | kalos | 176499 | ||
In all that he does, he prospers. Ps 1:3b Question: How can a Christian prosper? Answer: Psalm 1 (English Standard Version) 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. 4 The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; 6 for the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. |
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269 | Elders not a pastor should lead church | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 176428 | ||
Is a home church a true Biblical church? 'Answer: Churches in the New Testament era were indeed small assemblies that met in homes. So, the practice is certainly biblically allowable. There also seem to be some good reasons to have house churches as opposed to large gatherings: greater intimacy, stronger relationships, more comfortable worship, single mindedness, etc. The fact that large churches usually have their own home groups speaks to this fact. Several considerations should be made, however, concerning the reason for doing so. 'First, the fact that first century Christians did something does not establish it as a pattern for all generations to follow (unless there is also a clear command to do so elsewhere). Simply because Scripture records an event or practice that does not, of itself, establish a command (nor, in some cases, even approval!). So, for example, the fact that early Christians often sold all they owned and shared the profits among other believers does not mean that we must do so today (although it certainly would be acceptable). So we should not think that home churches are any more "biblical" in this sense. 'Second, there was a perfectly practical reason for meeting in homes. Where else would they meet? There were no church buildings, YMCA's, grammar schools, or even movie theaters that could hold large groups. Further, even if there was room somewhere, in a time of persecution a public gathering of hundreds or thousands of people would simply not be safe. Thus, it might not have been by design that the early church met in small groups. It is even possible that they would have preferred large meetings (as Jews would have been accustomed to), but they simply could not pull it off. So we should also not think that home churches are any more "spiritual" than large churches either. 'Third, home churches that are started in an effort to counter "the institutional church" are rather suspicious. While often listing the above reasons to appear more biblical, the real reason often seems to be displeasure with large church movements. While these complaints are often valid, it can lead to an egalitarian "us vs. them" mentality that should be avoided. 'In addition to the above considerations regarding motive, one final caution concerns the issue of accountability. For Protestant churches the Bible alone is the final court of decision in matters of faith and practice. This is fine, but the fact is that few people have the time to gain the skills and knowledge to accurately handle the word of God (2 Tim. 3:14-16). In classical education theology was taught last - for it builds on many other disciplines that cannot be learned from the Bible alone. Therefore, some degree of higher education was usually sought before one becomes a teacher of the word (James 3:1). The popular view today, however, is that the Holy Spirit teaches believers directly through the Bible. This idea might lead people to believe that whatever the group teaches is from God and is therefore safe from error. But the Bible does not teach that this is the case, and it is clear that most believers disagree on at least some issues, and most simply end up "interpreting" the Bible according to their churches' teaching anyway. 'The answer to the interpretation issue requires another article, but the problem it creates becomes more ominous when dealing with home churches. The New Testament is full of warnings against heresies coming from within the church. Since it was written in the first century, these would actually be warnings regarding house churches. While this problem is certainly not limited to house churches, there is clearly no guarantee of protection from false teaching simply because the church changes its meeting format. Further, because home churches function as independent small groups, they need have no accountability to anyone but themselves. This makes it much more difficult to judge their teachings (in fact, the Jehovah's Witnesses cult began in exactly this manner). 'In conclusion, there is nothing unbiblical about Christians gathering together regularly in houses, or large buildings, or any other appropriate venue. The Bible does not, in fact, give any guidelines as to the proper gathering size or location. What it does do is explain what is to take place at those meetings (Heb. 10; Col. 3; etc.). So long as biblical teachings (orthodoxy) and practices (orthopraxy) are undertaken by those in assembly, it really does not matter what meeting format one chooses.' Source: www.gotquestions.org/home-church.html |
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270 | tithing | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 176423 | ||
Does “robbing God” apply to us today? ____________________ "We are not physical Israel. We don’t live in the promised land. We don’t have a Levitical priesthood..." ____________________ 'Question: 'Does “robbing God” in Malachi 3:8 apply to us today?' (Source: www.bible.org/qatopic.asp) 'Answer: 'When you come to a subject like tithing, I think it is important to see that there are two extremes to avoid. The first is the temptation to conclude that tithing is not for this age, so that I feel no obligation to give, and can keep as much money for myself as possible. The other is to use the tithing texts to make people feel obliged to give more, and to feel guilty if they don’t. Preachers are usually the guilty ones with respect to the latter. The sad reality is that in most churches, at least half of those who attend give nothing —that’s right, nothing—at all to the Lord’s work. 'In the King James Version, “tithing” (“tithe,” “tithes,” “tithing”) occurs 40 times in the Bible, 32 times in the Old Testament, and 8 times in the New. In the New Testament, 5 of the 8 occurrences are found in Hebrews 7:5-9, which are referring to the “tithe” of Abraham to Melchizedek in the Old Testament. Two of the remaining 3 occurrences occur in Luke. In Luke 11:42 we find a parallel text to the one remaining text (Matthew 23:23). Here, Jesus accuses the Pharisees of tithing in the small, inexpensive, things (mint, dill, cummin), but neglecting the weightier matters. Thus, Jesus does not condemn tithing, but says that there are more important matters. (One could point out that at this point Jesus was still talking as One in the old dispensation, and not the new.) In Luke 18:12 we see the self-righteous Pharisee, boasting about his tithing as a proof (in his mind) of his righteousness. So far as I can find in the New Testament, neither Jesus or any of His apostles taught the necessity of tithing. Neither can we find any statement that they did tithe—that they practiced tithing. Jesus did pay the temple tax (Matthew 17:24-27), but we do not read of Him paying His tithe. (...) 'I would have to say that the whole tithing system cannot be brought over [from the Old Testament], in a wholesale fashion, to the church age or the New Testament saint. We are not physical Israel. We don’t live in the promised land. We don’t have a Levitical priesthood, or sacrifices to offer (literally, at least). We are, however, to support those who minister to us (1 Corinthians 9:1-14; 1 Galatians 6:6; 1 Timothy 5:17-18). We are to give to the poor, especially the saints (Acts 6:1-6; Romans 12:13; 1 Corinthians 16:1f.; 2 Corinthians 8 and 9; Gal. 2:10; 6:10; etc.). From 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 and Philippians 4, we certainly see that our giving should be out of gratitude, and something we joyfully do. The whole concept of stewardship should abolish the mindset that says, “Ten percent of what I own is to be given to God, but the remaining ninety percent is mine.” It is all God’s. As stewards, we are to wisely invest it for the glory of God and the advancement of His kingdom. In the 2 Corinthians (8 and 9) text and the Philippians 4 passage I do not see Paul appealing to the Law as the basis for giving, as though it was only our duty. I see Paul speaking of giving as though it were our delight, as it should be. All of this is to say that I would not seek to employ the Malachi text to badger saints to give. I would use the New Testament texts such as those I have mentioned to do so. We should give. Most of us should give more than we do. But I don’t personally find the Malachi text the compelling text for teaching others about giving.' ____________________ www.bible.org/qatopic.asp |
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271 | what is Exodus' purpose? | OT general | kalos | 176413 | ||
"What is the purpose for Exodus?" Which Exodus? The book of the Bible, the historical event, or the ship (Exodus 1947)?* ____________________ *Exodus 1947 see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exodus_(ship) |
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272 | No worries just God? | Matt 6:34 | kalos | 176395 | ||
So do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble. AMPLIFIED Matthew 6:34 You ask: 'You know how the bible says "do not worry, for worries will take care of themselves?"...So how does worry take care of it's self (sic)?' Actually the Bible never says "worries will take care of themselves." What it does says is: "Tomorrow will worry about itself" (NIV) or, in the King James Version, "...for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof" Matthew 6:34b. Matthew 6:25-34 (NIV) 25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? 28 "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Philippians 4:6 (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. |
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273 | Our sins before Christ died on the cross | Rom 4:3 | kalos | 176365 | ||
"Did everyone go to hell before Christ died on the cross for our sins?" No. "Where (sic) they not forgivin prior to his death on the cross?" Yes, they were forgiven prior to his death on the cross AMPLIFIED Genesis 15:6 And he [Abram] believed in (trusted in, relied on, remained steadfast to) the Lord, and He counted it to him as righteousness (right standing with God). [Rom. 4:3, 18-22; Gal. 3:6; James 2:23.] AMPLIFIED Romans 4:3 For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed in (trusted in) God, and it was credited to his account as righteousness (right living and right standing with God). [Gen. 15:6.] AMPLIFIED Galatians 3:6 Thus Abraham believed in and adhered to and trusted in and relied on God, and it was reckoned and placed to his account and credited as righteousness (as conformity to the divine will in purpose, thought, and action). [Gen. 15:6.] |
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274 | Christ the Goal or the end of the Law? | Rom 10:4 | kalos | 176333 | ||
"purpose of the Law is fulfilled in Him" ____________________ "...in Him the purpose which it was designed to accomplish is fulfilled. That is, the purpose of the Law is fulfilled in Him..." ____________________ FOR THE GOAL AT WHICH THE TORAH AIMS IS THE MESSIAH, who offers righteousness to everyone who trusts. Romans 10:4 CJB (Emphasis added.) (Complete Jewish Bible, David H. Stern, Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc., 1998) For Christ is the end of the Law [the limit at which it ceases to be, for the Law leads up to Him Who is the fulfillment of its types, and in Him the purpose which it was designed to accomplish is fulfilled. That is, the purpose of the Law is fulfilled in Him] as the means of righteousness (right relationship to God) for everyone who trusts in and adheres to and relies on Him. Romans 10:4 AMPLIFIED |
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275 | Rescue me, Jesus Christ | Gen 13:13 | kalos | 176323 | ||
Corin: Thank you for clarifying that for me. I appreciate it and pray that you will find answers that will help you. Grace and peace, Kalos |
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276 | Proverbs 3:13-20 (Pleasures of Piety) | Prov 3:13 | kalos | 176321 | ||
I am confused. Perhaps you can help me. I looked up Proverbs 3:13-20, but I did not find the word 'piety' anywhere in that passage. Could you tell me in what version of the Bible the word 'piety' appears in Proverbs 3? | ||||||
277 | Rescue me, Jesus Christ | Gen 13:13 | kalos | 176293 | ||
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278 | Testimony of hearing the Word of God | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 176247 | ||
"Do not allow yourselves to be condemned by anyone who claims to be superior because of special visions . . . For no reason at all, such people are all puffed up by their human way of thinking." Colossians 2:18 Today's English Version Like virtually all cults and false religions, the Colossian false teachers based their teaching on visions and revelations they had supposedly received. Their claims were false, since Jesus Christ is God's final and complete revelation to mankind (Heb. 1:1,2). |
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279 | Why God destroyed Sodom and Gomorah? | Gen 13:13 | kalos | 176215 | ||
Sodom "arrogant, overfed, unconcerned" According to the plain text of the Bible, what was the sin of Sodom? Why did the Lord do away with them? "Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy. They were haughty and did detestable things before me. Therefore I did away with them as you have seen." Ezekiel 16:49-50 New International Version |
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280 | what book does the word god donot appear | Esth 1:1 | kalos | 176156 | ||
The word "God" does not appear in the book of Esther. New question: In the King James Version, what book of the Bible begins with the word "God"? |
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