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281 | Preach Love of Christ or Obiedience | Ps 103:19 | humbledbyhisgrace | 190591 | ||
Yes, anything that will point them to Christ! He must be lifted up to them!!! Take note of how many times Paul mentions Jesus Christ in the first 10 or so verses of 1 Corinthians 1. It is obvious the One Paul is seeking to focus them (and us) on. Perhaps a good cross reference to tie in to that passage would be Matt. 5:21-24 I feel for you brother! I know this must be hard for you and others in the church. The church that my Grandparents, Mother, and several of my brothers attended recently fired the pastor. Many of the members including my family members had already left the church and/or passed on to be with the Lord! The church was divided and had been getting worse for several years. I don't know all the issues but I do know many who were members of the church and I know the pastor personally and spent time in the church and with him when I visited my home town. It still hurts me deeply when I think of what has taken place there. But it is clear to me that God must be at the center of our lives and our local church! I say this to encourage you! Let this Sunday not be a sad day, but let it be the first day of a new direction. Stand before the church and show to them that without compromise, He is your God and He is the head of the church and there is no room for anything in the church that is not honoring to Him! Invite them to stand with you united in His Spirit (Ephesians 4:1-16) and for those who cannot put Him first, well show them the door! God bless, Steve |
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282 | Preach Love of Christ or Obiedience | Ps 103:19 | humbledbyhisgrace | 190698 | ||
Ah yes, the body of Christ! Scripture makes it obvious the importance of each member! And the Spirit of God which unites! As it should be Brother! Praise God for His mercy and kindness! Just a thought based on what you say took place Sunday and the fact there are still those with hurt feelings and anger. I can think of two very good reminders to us all that can be considered to put such feelings in context of the ways of God. The words of Jesus our Lord God in Luke 23:34 (NASB) “"Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing…" And The words of Stephen in Acts 7:60 (NASB) “…Lord, do not hold this sin against them!…” Amazing how those who were wronged were able to overcome the anger and hurt and still plead with God to forgive those who wronged them. Truly His ways are higher then ours! As you well know dear brother, we are nothing without Him and in my humbled opinion absolutely desperate for Him to intercede in our lives constantly! Praise God He will never forsake us! Your Brother in Christ, Steve Romans 2:4 (NASB) Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? |
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283 | Destroyed for lack of knowledge | Ps 111:10 | humbledbyhisgrace | 160610 | ||
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Archives Wednesday, March 3, 2004 http://www.christiancourier.com/archives/lackOfKnowledge.htm I'm not familiar with the Christian Courier but I ran across this article through a web search. Does this ring true to you today? Would you agree with this article? |
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284 | Destroyed for lack of knowledge | Ps 111:10 | humbledbyhisgrace | 160665 | ||
Hey brother Jeff, Thanks for the feedback! I ran across this article this morning and after reading it I was taken back a bit because I have seen this myself. At least in as far as I have seen in the Church. I'm not that experienced with the Church as a whole but in my limited experience I've been somewhat amazed at the things I have seen from some who call themselves Christians. Take a look at 2 Corinthians 11:3 "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". Have we made the word of God so complicated in our minds that the church is being lead astray from the simplicity and purity of the devotion to Christ as it is stated in 2 Corinthians 11:3 ? I realize the Church needs those that have been given the gift of knowledge. But what I'm starting to wonder is how many have entered the Church with an intellectual knowledge but no biblical knowledge??? No real understanding of God's word and only an understanding learned in a class room. I know this doesn't apply to everyone but I just wonder how much of it has entered the Church. 2 Corinthians 11:3-7 says a lot don't you think? I think the way verse 7 ends has a lot to say as well. (7) "I preached the gospel of God to you without charge"? Anyway, I do have faith that Christ is at the head of the Church and it is His Church. He is in control and will build His Church as He sees fit regardless of what or who attempts to corrupt it. Steve |
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285 | What is your favorite Bible edition? | Ps 119:105 | humbledbyhisgrace | 182787 | ||
Greetings Brother! I have different favorites :-) KJV - Cambridge - Presented to me when I was 15 by my Grandparents. 27 years latter when I was given the gift of salvation from our Lord I ran home, dug it out of storage as I realized it was God's written word to mankind. I finally picked it up and made good use of it. It's my favorite for sentimental reasons! UNASB - Thin Line - Red Letter - Zondervan - Contains OT and NT, Concordance, Promises from the Bible, Perspectives from the Bible - This is my most used bible. I really like the NASB! I have several study bibles but my favorite is the ESV Reformation Study Bible - Ligonier Ministries - High quality, very well made, almost too nice to use :-) I'm afraid I'm going to mess it up! I couldn't do it justice so take a look around this site for more details of the features etc... http://www.reformationstudybible.com/ Actually, I do use it as what is inside is soooooo much more valuable then the appearance! Praise God for His word! By Faith, Steve |
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286 | does this mean anything? | Ps 139:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207705 | ||
Greetings walkforchrist! And welcome to the Study Bible Forum! And by the way, thanks for adding a little about yourself in your profile. That will help others understand you better and in your case hopefully will help us all understand the need to be graceful and encouraging! Let me start with addressing your question in this way. I personally do not know of anywhere in scripture that teaches us God speaks to us in a mystical way. Seeking meaning based on the location we open our bible would seem to me to be pointless. Seeking meaning of the written word in which you read is a different story :-) Many times even Christians who have been Christians for some time still approach things in a mystical way so to speak. Perhaps it is our fallen nature that causes us to do such things. We have no need to approach the bible and/or even our understanding of God in a mystical way. God has revealed to us what He would have us know of Him through His written word. So, instead of seeking some special meaning based on what page we opened to, we need to open all the pages and seek to understand what God has revealed of Himself and His will to us in the inspired written word of God. The scriptures teach us to study to show ourselves approved (2 Timothy 2:15) and also Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind (Romans 12:2) and to put off your old self and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds (Ephesians 4:22-23). We do this by the reading and study of God's word, prayer, and fellowship with the body of Christ. Does this help? Steve |
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287 | Bad things, Good People. Prov 4:10 | Prov 4:10 | humbledbyhisgrace | 190909 | ||
Greetings Val! The book of Job would be a good place to start regarding your question to Angelinwaiting! If you struggle with understanding what Angelinwaiting is saying, I would urge you to consider the sovereignty of God and the depravity of man. What does God's word teach us about both? Steve |
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288 | What do you think, Steve? | Prov 4:10 | humbledbyhisgrace | 190921 | ||
What do I think? By the grace of God, I agree with scripture! God is absolutely sovereign and mankind is absolutely corrupted by sin and in desperate need of the sovereign God to intercede in our life to overcome the corruption of sin that we (mankind) cannot overcome! The scriptures are full of both of these teachings. But a sample to consider... The book of Job, 1 Chronicles 29:11, Daniel 4:35, Psalms 22:28, Psalms 115:3, Isaiah 14:27, Romans 11:36, 1 Timothy 6:13-15, John 3:27, Ephesians 1:3-6, Romans 8:5-8, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Galatians 5:17, John 3:3-6, Romans 7:14-25, Ephesians 2:3, etc, etc, etc... Did you take note of Doc's post 190917 ? More excellent scriptures to ponder on this matter! So, what do you think Val? Steve |
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289 | STUMP THE PASTOR | Prov 5:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 190626 | ||
Most excellent suggestion justme!!! Hopefully it will not stump the pastor! But we both know that this question has stumped even so called pastors. And it stumps oh so many men and woman around the world. Steve |
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290 | What method are you using? | Prov 5:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 190750 | ||
Can you be more specific? Steve |
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291 | What is the answer to "B"? | Prov 5:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 190751 | ||
pdb, when you respond to someone either with an answer or a question click the "NOTE" option instead of the "QUESTION" option. Use the "QUESTION" option only if your asking the initial question. The person you are responding to will be notified via email you have responded. Steve H. |
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292 | I'm stumped.... | Prov 5:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 190752 | ||
pdb, when you respond to someone either with an answer or a question click the "NOTE" option instead of the "QUESTION" option. Use the "QUESTION" option only if your asking the initial question. The person you are responding to will be notified via email you have responded. Steve H. |
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293 | pleasestate your undestandingof verse | Prov 16:33 | humbledbyhisgrace | 211611 | ||
Greetings keliy! Trick question for you! Do nondenominational adherents have the truth and are all denominational adherents deceived? Just curious since you say the denominations are a danger because they each say they have the truth. Couldn't help but wonder were that left the nondenominational adherents???? The argument is sort of self defeating isn't it? It's nothing more then an attempt to discredit the position of denominational adherents in favor of nondenominational adherents. I know a lot of nondenominational churches and members use this argument as you have but I've often wondered if they ever see how self defeating the argument is. Or perhaps if it's they think they have the truth and the denominational churches don't then they just don't get it????????? Get the point? Steve |
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294 | pleasestate your undestandingof verse | Prov 16:33 | humbledbyhisgrace | 211629 | ||
keliy, I don't know about you but I don't see a point in claiming something if you don't believe it's the truth. :-) We all should be ready and willing to change our views if Scripture corrects them though! Steve |
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295 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153370 | ||
Pride is a good thing! Or is it? How many of us have raised our children encouraging them to be proud of themselves and to take pride in their accomplishments. Teaching them to have confidence in themselves. I know I did and I thought this was the right thing to do. But is it? What are some better ways we can teach our children God's truths and use this to teach them to be confident instead of teaching them to be prideful in themselves? | ||||||
296 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153397 | ||
Thanks for your response Mommapbs! I have not read this book so based on your recommendation, I searched the internet to look for a source to purchase the book. In the process of searching, I came across an interesting review of the book you mentioned. You can find this at http://www.behindthebadge.net/articles/a60.html As stated, I myself have not read the book but I did read the review. I realize this is only one mans view of the book. However, what he points out about the book is interesting. |
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297 | Do you disagree in whole or in part with | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153403 | ||
Do you disagree in whole or in part with the review? | ||||||
298 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153408 | ||
Thanks jlhetrick for your response! You bring out some good points but I'm not sure I would agree with you on why you think "To begin with the writer can in no way be considered objective and the article is presented mean spirited (in my opinion) which instantly rules it out regarding it's being informative or in any way helpful." At least I didn't see it that way. Also, let me point out I am not defending the review or the book. I've only read the review not the book so there is no way I would attempt to defend either one. So far, I only have a recommendation to read the book and a review done on the book by one man and of course your thoughts on the review. I posted the link only as information to the subject not as an endorsement. Just want to clear that up. Also, I'm very thankful for your thoughts on the subject and for the book recommendation from Mommapbs. |
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299 | Do you disagree in whole or in part with | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153418 | ||
Interesting you would completely disagree. Just based on the review itself, I would say some of what was pointed out gives reason for pause in regards to the book, if what was pointed out is true. I would also say, that some of what was said in the review should also give pause to accepting the reviewers opinion on the book completely. Regardless, I would have to read the book myself to fully understand the arguments. I do thank you for your input. I respect your opinion because you have read the book yourself and most of all because of your willingness to share out of love. That is a blessing. Thanks! |
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300 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153420 | ||
I didn't take it that you thought I was endorsing. I just wanted to take the opportunity to point out my stance on the subject of the review so that my questions and/or comments didn't come across as biased one way or the other. Personally, on this subject I'm seeking not teaching so everyone's input at this time is valuable to me as long as it lines up with the scriptures. However, I will state as I did in another post to Mommapbs, "Just based on the review itself, I would say some of what was pointed out gives reason for pause in regards to the book, if what was pointed out is true. I would also say, that some of what was said in the review should also give pause to accepting the reviewers opinion on the book completely". |
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