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261 | Anything asked will be given | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202349 | ||
Ian, The "traditional safety clause" as you put it that I use is the word of God as revealed. I'm good with using that and that alone! If you need more then that good luck! Also, what does and does not hold water with unbelievers is irrelevant to the truth. Certainly we are not to gauge our understanding of truth nor how it is taught based on those who are blinded to it. If it has become personalized to you then it is due to your struggle with God's word not me. This by the way is evident by the rejection of what is clearly revealed in the context of the passage you speak of. Way else would one struggle with this? Because they choose to pull a phrase from one scripture and exclude the context. This will always lead to a struggle in our understanding His word because we start assuming and making it up as we go! This holds true for Colin as well! Simply look at the false teachings run amuck in the church today. So much of it is because of this very reason. Steve |
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262 | Anything asked will be given | 1 John 5:14 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202348 | ||
Ian, You said "My initial verse states unambiguously "anything you ask". and "Colin Uquart does say that unanswered prayer is a lack of faith." You go on to say "I struggle to find our interpretation in scripture as many requests are made by people who know God's will, know the Bible and are people of faith." Are you and Colin Urquhart doing like so many do with the scriptures? That is, fail to consider the whole counsel of God's word? This question is not meant to offend but rather stir you to think and dig back into His word! Consider the verse you are referring to (Matthew 18:19). Given the very next verse (v20) how is it we should then understand "anything you ask"? We can gather all we want but the key is, "...gathered in my name..." (v20). The requirement is consistent throughout scripture! It must be the will of God not our own desires! Steve |
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263 | Anything asked will be given | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202341 | ||
Ian, It seems to me the key to your understanding this is "faith". So let me ask you this. What is your "faith" in if you are praying for something that is not in God's will? Our faith in ourselves is useless! The faith spoken of is not if you have enough faith i.e. believing you can heal the sick and/or move the mountian just because you believe you can. Faith in God is the only faith of any value! The below is taken from http://www.monergism.com/directory/link_category/Gods-Attributes/The-Sovereignty-of-God/ God is sovereign over the entire universe: Ps 103:19; Rom 8:28; Eph 1:11 God is sovereign over all of nature: Ps 135:6-7; Mt 5:45; 6:25-30 God is sovereign over angels and Satan: Ps 103:20-21; Job 1:12 God is sovereign over nations: Ps 47:7-9; Dan 2:20-21; 4:34-35 God is sovereign over human beings: 1 Sam 2:6-7; Gal 1:15-16 God is sovereign over animals: Ps 104:21-30; 1 Ki 17:4-6 God is sovereign over "accidents": Pr 16:33; Jon 1:7; Mt 10:29 God is sovereign over free acts of men: Ex 3:21; 12:25-36; Ez 7:27 God is sovereign over sinful acts of men and Satan: 2 Sam 24:1; 1 Chr 21:1; Gen 45:5; 50:20 "It is not merely that God has the power and right to govern all things but that He does so always and without exception." - John Piper Steve |
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264 | Sin unto death | 1 John | humbledbyhisgrace | 202297 | ||
Cheri, That is not what I was saying. What I attempted to point out was the fallacy in the teaching that this passage of scripture was teaching this was talking about non believers. BB stated “the only ones who can commit a "sin unto death" would be a non-believer.” This does not line up with what the verse says. See again 1 John 5:16. John is speaking specifically of a brother (i.e. believer). Steve |
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265 | Sin unto death | 1 John | humbledbyhisgrace | 202285 | ||
BB, The text does not allow for the interpretation you are teaching. 1 John 5:16 (NASB) If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death; I do not say that he should make request for this. The text clearly speaks of a brother (i.e. a believer) committing a sin not leading to death. For a none believer, all their sins lead to death not just a specific sin or a specific type of sin. John 3:18 (NASB) "He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. I hope this is helpful! Steve |
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266 | How do i get back on track with god?. | John 15:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202269 | ||
Great point Brother! An essential requirement :-) Steve |
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267 | How do i get back on track with god?. | John 15:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202267 | ||
Thank you for your kind words! And by the way, welcome to the Study Bible Forum! I noticed you are new. Very new to the forum. I hope you will stick around and participate often with us as we seek to help each other out in our understanding of God's word. You might want to add a little about yourself in your profile so others can get to know you better. I and I'm sure others look forward to you discussing the word of God with us here! May it all be to His honor and glory! Steve |
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268 | How do i get back on track with god?. | John 15:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202257 | ||
mittens, Study John 15:1-16. What you will find here is there is only one way to address your question and that is to abide in Christ! Study out this passage of scripture! Then daily read His word and spend time on your knees before Him! Spend time in fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ at your local church. Seek to be and fulfill that which God has gifted you for as a member of His body and conduct yourself in all things to His honor and glory (Ephesians 4). There is so much you can do and it all comes down to you abiding in Him! You will learn and understand what you are called to do as you study His word, pray and spend time with Him and also being an active part of the body of Christ. Steve |
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269 | everlasting kingdom | Acts 17:26 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202255 | ||
Esdras, There is no biblical foundation for such! It seems to me scripture teaches just the opposite. I think it is safe to say based on what we find in scripture and see from mankind over the years he has walked this earth that we have yet to learn as a whole what sin does to us and to the creation as a whole. Scripture teaches us we are sinners desperately in need of a saviour (Romans 3:23). Mankind does not have within himself the ability to cleanse himself or change his sinfulness nor the ability to change his ways without the intervention of God (1 Corinthians 2:14, Romans 8:5-8, John 6:44-45). And we have no excuse because it is mankind that has sinned and suppressed the truth in unrighteousness (Romans 1:18-21). Given that, I see no hope for mankind at all without God Himself intervening! God has appointed our times and boundaries (Acts 17:26) and certainly mankind has no power to change that despite how highly man thinks of himself. God has declared to mankind to repent because He has FIXED a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through Christ Jesus (Acts 17:30-31). So no! Mankind for the most part can’t even recognize the problem much less correct it. The everlasting kingdom is that of the only one who was, is and ever will be and that is the Lord God! Psalms 145:13 (NASB) Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your dominion endures throughout all generations. Steve |
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270 | what is romans 5:1-21 about? | Rom 5:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202195 | ||
nae nae, To summarize, it is about justification through faith in Christ, the results of which we have peace with God through Him (Jesus)! The passage (Romans 1-21) as a whole has much to say. Is there a certain portion you are looking for help with? Let me add that this passage of scripture is one of the more profound passages which blows away the teachings of those who still to this day teach justification by works. Isn't it interesting how mankind still doesn't get it? How is it Jesus died for us when we were "helpless" (v6) and "yet sinners" (v8) and now we are justified through Him it changes anything? It doesn't! We were, are, and always will be justified by faith in Christ alone! Paul as always does an excellent job in pointing this out. He clearly explains the Law that some would have us justified by came in so "that the transgression would increase" (See verses 13 and 20). Paul sums it up well in verse 21 by pointing out the righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ is what leads to eternal life! Steve |
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271 | Are we judged when we come to Jesus now? | 1 John 1:9 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202074 | ||
Greetings LJ, Based on your question I just wanted to add this to what has already been shared with you. Take a look at 2 Peter 1:1-11. I would encourage you to pray and ask God to help you understand each of these things and to help you grow in them. Be encouraged when you do because when Christ says ask in His Name (John 14:13-14, John 15:16, John 16:23-24) we know and understand it is to ask for what is God's will not our own. This passage I have pointed out as well as the other passages of scripture that others have pointed you to is His will for His disciples. Ask Him to give you wisdom (James 1:5) and to help you grow in them. Spend lot's of time in His word and prayer and practicing these things you learn and you will be amazed at the fellowship you have with your God! As you seek to do His will, it is Him that will work in you to bring it about! When you ask, keep this in mind James 1:6-8. May God bless you, Steve |
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272 | how did peter know moses at the transfig | Matt 17:3 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202055 | ||
Greetings iitb, I'm not aware of anywhere in the bible that answers that question. If there is I'm sure someone will correct me and point it out :-) So, considering that, we could only speculate. Speculating, I would point to verses (Matthew 17:3, Mark 9:4, Luke 9:30) where Moses and Elijah talked to Jesus. Perhaps the Lord greeted them by name :-) Keep in mind, speculating means absolutely nothing and should not be taken as doctrinal. But keep digging in, the Word of God is soooooooooooooooo sweet to our soul! Ah I pray all His people will come to love it and cherish it and be consumed by it! God bless, Steve |
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273 | what is Hebrews 10:25 saying? | Heb 10:25 | humbledbyhisgrace | 201948 | ||
Greetings belovedofgod! Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! Just wanted to give you and others who will read your post something else to think about. Consider Ephesians 4 and 1 Corinthians 12. We are gifted for a purpose! Each of us have a place in the body of Christ. Praise God! Steve |
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274 | make no images,why cherubs on ark | Ex 20:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 201740 | ||
Thank you for your kind words shofar! I hope you find the discussions and study of God's word on this forum to be a blessing. It's a great place to ask questions and discuss the word as we all seek to understand it and grow in our knowledge of God! Stick around and learn with us! Enjoy! Steve |
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275 | make no images,why cherubs on ark | Ex 20:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 201729 | ||
Shofar, God did not say, "make no image". His word says “You, shall not make for yourself…” (Exodus 20:4 NASB). His commandment is speaking to idolatry. The creation of the ark was also commanded by God. He did not direct it to be created for mankind to worship it, rather it was created for Him! See Exodus 25:1-22. There is no contradiction in God! Agreed? Steve |
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276 | Jesus descend into hell | 1 Peter | humbledbyhisgrace | 201586 | ||
Amen Brother Tim! | ||||||
277 | Who or what is gods true church | Eph 2:22 | humbledbyhisgrace | 201511 | ||
fireandice, Just curiouser, do you have any thoughts on who or what is God's true Church? Steve |
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278 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | humbledbyhisgrace | 201371 | ||
Brother, I do understand and it appears you do not understand. You read my post more clearly!!! Let me see if I could simplify it. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING YOU CAN OFFER THEM MORE IMPORTANT AND/OR MORE HELPFUL FOR THEIR NEED THEN THE HOLY WORD OF GOD! And thanks for not posting it a forth time! My answer will be the same anyway :-) Steve |
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279 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | humbledbyhisgrace | 201363 | ||
Perhaps you can look around the Focus on the Family web site for information. http://www.family.org/ 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NASB) 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 3:17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. Steve |
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280 | Psalm 23:1 - want or do? | Ps 23:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 201361 | ||
I would agree WOS. The electronic version of the NASB notes it after the word "shall". Also, the NASB Greek and Hebrew Dictionary translate the Hebrew word as chaser and define it as: Transliterated Word: chaser (341a) Root: a prim. root; Definition: to lack, need, be lacking, decrease —NASB Greek-Hebrew Dictionary Steve |
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