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3001 | Still looking for black and white | 1 Pet 3:1 | EdB | 124526 | ||
joyduncan You make an excellent point here and in the question you have just posed to Hank which Tim Moran answered. If we can ignore one passage because it pertains only to a social or cultural situation why can't we ignore them all? Who makes the call? This has been my soap box for years. I have always said that if we take one passage and say that does not pertain to Christians today because it was only addressing a situation in a particular church or social custom of the time we run the danger of eliminating all of God's directives. This is what the homosexual movement is trying to do, by saying the passages in the Bible that speak about homosexuality are only referring to homosexual acts committed by male temple prostitutes. And since we have no temple prostitutes today this doesn’t apply. When I was a child a child born out of wedlock was called a ‘bastard’ and was looked down upon. The child and situation carried a social stigma. Today no one is calls a child a ‘bastard’ (thankfully) and there is no social stigma of having a child out of wedlock therefore it could be said the laws against fornication were only addressing a social issue of a time and since that social issue doesn’t exist today fornication is okay. This in fact has become society’s view of that situation it just isn’t spoken of in those terms yet in the church but I imagine some day if the Lord tarries it may be. By the way my above example was in not meant to justify any social stigma against a child born out of wedlock. EdB |
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3002 | Was it like the Taliban? | 1 Pet 3:1 | EdB | 124608 | ||
joyduncan Again I gave you some places to read. Read Proverbs 31 and see if there is any indication that women of the time were thought of as Taliban women. Read the gospels and how the women supported Jesus' ministry again not as suppressed women but actually as philanthropists. Read the rest of scripture and see if you can find a place where Jewish or Christian women were treated as Taliban women by Jewish or Christian men. Read the book Manners and Customs of the Bible Times, Moody Press or The Life and times of Jesus the Messiah, Edersheim Press or Today’s Handbook of Bible Times and Customs, Bethany Press or The Heart of Hebrew History, Broadman press. EdB |
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3003 | A question for all men - please answer! | 1 Pet 3:1 | EdB | 124612 | ||
joyduncan Oh Yea! I have tried a few times but my wife has never bought it. :-( If I'm being selfish at her expense she is quick to point it out. If I'm getting ready to make a fool of myself, again she points it out. If it is issue where a decision has to be made and we have discussed it and now we have to go one way or another she has never challenged me on who makes that final decision. By the way her academia credentials are superior to mine. We have been married 39 years and neither of us have ever had anything other than joint bank accounts, including checking and credit, both our names are on our home and cars. Neither she nor I have ever made a major purchase without the other being actively involved in the process. God put us together to complement the other not strive against them. She is bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh how can I do any less than spoil that flesh if I want my flesh spoiled? EdB |
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3004 | Are Christian apologetics unbiblical? | 1 Pet 3:15 | EdB | 57828 | ||
Kalos As you well know scripture can be manipulated to say anything or justify anything, however correct exegesis requires scripture to be taken within context. After that is correctly done, then the question becomes what does that all mean to me, how can I apply it to my life? The answer to this question should be concise and be based upon the intent of the scripture, however it is no longer scripture but rather a meaningful answer to the question how does this scripture apply to me or how can I apply it to my life. I don’t think anyone will disagree with that because that is basically Bible preaching. Apologetics is no different, a concise meaning of the scripture can sometimes used to reveal the truth in opposition to a misinterpretation of those of scripture. While no direct quote of scripture may be used, what is said or referenced should always be in agreement with the scriptures. Many oppose outside references or anything written by mere man as being uninspired. However I find this usually to be the case where a person has applied a completely non orthodox meaning to scripture and is resisting anything that reveals their error. I have heard many rant and rave over creeds, yet I can never find a true believer that can fault the Apostles Creed. People criticize apologetics and many of today’s apologist as being un-Christ-like by pointing out error. Jesus very clearly pointed out error, in fact the Pharisees were unhappy with him for pointing out their error, like many today do with apologists. We are given a spirit of discernment for a reason to guard us from deception. It is one of the gifts of the Spirit and we are told the gifts are to be used to the benefit of all in the body of Christ. If someone has the gift of discernment and the spirit shows him a teaching is in error is it better for him to keep silent or reveal what the spirit has shown him. Would that not be like the eyes seeing a danger and not signaling the rest of the body of that danger? There are some things so minor that precise understanding of them may be hard to discover from the Bible and we can hold different opinions. However these should not divide us. The problem comes when we try to put a different definition on essential truths. That is when a apologetics become important. When a teaching is distorting an basic truth of Christianity then someone or some group has to answer the call to respond with the truth. If not then we would be guilty of letting the darkness put out our light. When a teaching distorts orthodox definitions of God, Christ, Salvation, Grace, etc. to stand by and allow that to happen would be the sin. EdB |
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3005 | did jesus go to hell | 1 Pet 3:18 | EdB | 106484 | ||
germz First let us establish what hell is. Hell is the English word for Hades. Hades is the holding place of the dead. Before Jesus' death both the righteous and unrighteous dwelt in Hades upon death. We see a picture of this in Luke 16:19-31. (Many will tell you this is a parable and it is but it was also the Jewish understanding of Hades and so evidently this had be revealed to patriarchs by God long before this. Jesus was using familiar teaching to show the disperation of the unrighteous in death and that even his return from the dead would not convince some.) In any case in Luke 16 we see two sides a hot dry place where the unrighteous reside and the Abraham’s bosom or paradise side where the righteous reside. Jesus told the thief today you will be in paradise with me and he was, Jesus went to Abraham bosom side and preached the Good News to all the inhabitants there. Eph 4:8 that He then lead captive captivity to heaven. Those that were in Abraham’s bosom or paradise were captives of death, Jesus lead them to heaven. Paul’s writing tells us to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord 2 Cor. 5:6-8. The unrighteous remain in Hades in the Hot dry side awaiting Judgement and final punishment in the lake of fire Rev 20:15 So in answer to your question did Jesus go to Hell? yes Jesus went to Hell or Hades but not to be punished or tortured but to preach to the righteous there and lead them to their promised destiny heaven. EdB |
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3006 | Those who died before Jesus' death | 1 Pet 3:18 | EdB | 138501 | ||
1 Peter 3:18-19 (NKJV) 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, 19 by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, Many believe 1 Peter 3:18 and 19 is exactly what your talking about that Jesus went to Abraham's bosom and preached the "Good News" Ephesians 4:8 seems to indicate He was successful as Jesus then lead captivity (the dead awaiting redeemption by their Messiah) captive (Bondservants bought with a price Jesus' own blood)to heaven. |
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3007 | Is Joyce Myers right or wrong? | 1 Pet 3:19 | EdB | 27099 | ||
Joyce Meyer and many like her have bought into this false teaching that Jesus had to go to hell to pay for our sins. First Hell is not a place of payment it is a place of waiting for non believers until the Great White Throne of Judgememt. Secondly it was his blood poured out that signed sealed and delivered the new Covenant. From the cross Jesus declared it was finished. Thirdly the book of Hebrews 9:12-14 tells us Jesus was busy offering His blood on the altar in Heaven. Eph 4:8 tells us Jesus went to paradise (Abraham's bosom you can read more on Abraham's bosom in Luke 16:19-31) and lead the captivity captive to heaven. Teaching Jesus went to Hell to be tormented for three days is false teaching by deceived teachers. EdB |
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3008 | 1 Peter 4:1-6 | 1 Pet 4:1 | EdB | 237058 | ||
Perhaps reading in the the New Living Translation will clarify it for you. Verse 6 may still be confusing. It is speaking of when Jesus descended into Hell (hades) into Abraham's Bosom side of it and preached the Good News to all that were held captive of death but waiting the Messiah. |
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3009 | 1 Peter 4:1-6 | 1 Pet 4:1 | EdB | 237059 | ||
Of course I forgot to give the NLT translation of this passage for you to read. Sorry! 1 Peter 4:1-6 (NLT) 1 So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you have suffered physically for Christ, you have finished with sin. 2 You won’t spend the rest of your lives chasing your own desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God. 3 You have had enough in the past of the evil things that godless people enjoy—their immorality and lust, their feasting and drunkenness and wild parties, and their terrible worship of idols. 4 Of course, your former friends are surprised when you no longer plunge into the flood of wild and destructive things they do. So they slander you. 5 But remember that they will have to face God, who will judge everyone, both the living and the dead. 6 That is why the Good News was preached to those who are now dead—so although they were destined to die like all people, they now live forever with God in the Spirit. |
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3010 | "quick and the dead" - spritual referenc | 1 Pet 4:5 | EdB | 106253 | ||
The phrase your talking about stated as such comes from the Apostles creed and that is based on the teaching of the Gospels and 1 Peter 4:5 and the picture we see in Revelations chapters 20-22. To answer your question the judgement will be very real so in that sense it will be physical. However since Jesus is judging the both those that are alive and remain and those that are dead but are in spirit this could be viewed as both a physical and spiritual. Let me simplify it. Everyone whether dead or alive will one day stand before Christ and give an account and face Judgement. The righteous for the reward of their work and the unrighteous for the condemnation to the Lake of Fire. Some feel everyone will be in a spiritual body at this point others feel those alive will not get their spiritual bodies until after. Our state whether physical or spiritual is not important what is very important is whether our names was written in the Lamb's Book of Life or not. EdB |
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3011 | When I say the creed this bothers me. | 1 Pet 4:6 | EdB | 66487 | ||
maroon The problem is our incorrect association of hell with the Lake of Fire. The word translated hell in the Bible often is speaking of the waiting place of the dead. In Hebrew the word is Sheol and in Greek it is Hades. These both speak of the waiting place that Jesus gave us a glimpse of in Luke 16:19-31. Remember this, Abraham's bosom side of Sheol/Hades/Hell is now empty since Paul clearly tells us in 2 Cor 5:8 “absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” What is commonly referred to as Hell would more correctly called the Lake of Fire seen in Rev 20:21. Remember also hell not the lair of Satan as many seem to want to make hell. Satan has no desire to go there since the fate of everyone there has already been decided. With these thoughts in mind the Apostle’s Creed is in fact correct and this misunderstanding of the hell is where the confusion enters in. Isn’t it interesting that Satan in this modern age is able to confuse for many the very thing designed in ages past to be a clear testimony of the truth? EdB |
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3012 | A SIN TO FILE BANKRUPTCY | 1 Pet 4:10 | EdB | 129712 | ||
Is it a sin to file bankruptcy? No it is not! However it is a sin to break the promise to repay people what you owe. It is also a sin to cheat them out of their money. Bankruptcy was designed to help someone, that through situations beyond their control, got themselves into a nearly impossible financial situation, the opportunity to get out of debit and reestablish themselves. It has become a scam to buy now and avoid paying. I think a Christian can file Bankruptcy, but they are still obligated by their word, Christian ethics, and moral law to repay their debt. No matter what the court says, Christians still owe that debt. And if you follow Christ’s commandment to ‘do unto others as you would have them do unto you’, they understand they must somehow make every effort to repay their debt. One other thing no one tells you is the stigma of Bankruptcy follows you all your life. In nearly every transaction you will be asked if you have ever filed bankruptcy. You will always have that hanging over you. I think many people instead of looking to bankruptcy needs to look to Christian financial groups that can help them establish repay plans that will allow them to honor their word and God, while still preserving what they have and need to live. EdB |
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3013 | Need input on what felt like a "message" | 2 Pet 1:12 | EdB | 243970 | ||
John 10:1-5 (NKJV) 1 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5 Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers." Hi PJSR Read the above passage, pay particular attention to verse 4. We must know our Shepherd’s voice! You started out by saying you didn’t know if you were a Christian or not. That is the first thing you need to settle before you try to decide whether a thought you had was of the Lord or not. You say you are questioning the Lord, why? Are you attending a church? Have you talked to your Pastor? If you say no to any of these you need to be in church and you need to be in fellowship with your pastor and talking these things over with him. As far as the message if I understand correctly you got two numbers 26 and 12 and you said you were going to read those verses. In which book? In which chapter? Many will tell you that Holy Spirit no longer talks to us, but that is simply untrue. Flee from those that say such things they are false teachers. The Holy Spirit does not change, His ministry is not limited. But beware Satan’s lying spirits also talks to us. Therefore we must know our Shepherds voice. Until you do, do not listen to any voice! My advice and I hope you take it is to decide why you question Jesus, until that issue is settled in your spirit you CAN NOT move forward. Once you get it settled in your heart, mind and spirit that Jesus is Lord then if you have questions come back here and ask. Until then attend church and talk to your pastor. |
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3014 | Bible version can become an idol? | 2 Pet 1:20 | EdB | 117493 | ||
Hi Yes I guess one could make his favorite translation his idol. Just as some so treasure their Bible it becomes an idol. Anything we let into our lives that replaces or becomes more important than God becomes by definition an idol. 2 Peter 1:20-21 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, [21] for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. EdB |
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3015 | Meaning of 2 Peter 1:20 ? | 2 Pet 1:20 | EdB | 149012 | ||
1:20. Peter then wrote about revelation. The statement, No prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation, has been interpreted several ways: (1) Scripture should be interpreted only in context, that is, a prophecy cannot stand alone without other prophecies to aid in its understanding. (2) Scripture should not be interpreted according to one’s own individual liking. (3) Scripture cannot be correctly interpreted without the Holy Spirit. (4) The prophecies did not originate with the prophets themselves. The word epilyseôs (“interpretation,” lit., “unloosing”) and the word ginetai (“came about”) favor the fourth view. The Scriptures did not stem merely from the prophets themselves; their writings came from God. Verse 20, then, speaks not of interpretation, but of revelation, the source of the Scriptures. 1:21 1:21. This verse also supports the view that Peter wrote in verse 20 about prophecies being born of God, not originating from the prophets themselves. Prophecy came not from the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. As the authors of Scripture wrote their prophecies, they were impelled or borne along by God’s Spirit. What they wrote was thus inspired by God (2 Tim. 3:16). “Borne along” or “carried along” translates the word pheromenoi. Luke used this word in referring to a sailing vessel carried along by the wind (Acts 27:15, 17). The Scriptures’ human authors were controlled by the divine Author, the Holy Spirit. Yet they were consciously involved in the process; they were neither taking dictation nor writing in a state of ecstasy. No wonder believers have a word of prophecy which is certain. And no wonder a Christian’s nurture must depend on the Scriptures. They are the very words of God Himself! —Bible Knowledge Commentary I seems we can't agree on a passage that may or may not be telling us we better agree. :-) EdB |
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3016 | Bibiography for the Holy Bible | 2 Pet 1:21 | EdB | 134487 | ||
BWH College level courses what is normally required for scripture quotes is the Bible book, chapter, and verse and version be included before or after the actual quote. Then in the Bibliography the Bible or Bibles used are list along with their publisher and publishing date. Example in text John 3:16 NASB 16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. Bibliography New American Standard Bible : 1995 update. 1995 LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation. Many times a Bibliography is no longer required and the info normally placed in the Bibliography is either footnoted or endnoted. Many of the better Bible programs automatically do this when a scripture is copied from them. EdB |
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3017 | What would you do? | 2 Pet 2:13 | EdB | 242572 | ||
Justme Wow that is a high hard one. First I agree Foxe's Book of Martyrs should be read by all believers from time to time. Just so we get a true perspective of Christian heritage. As to your question what would you do if? That is a hard question to answer since Jesus is the only one that knows the answer. We see this proven in the discourse of Peter telling Jesus he would never deny Christ and Jesus telling him he would and he would do it three times. One thing that came to my mind when I read this the first time is the admonishment by God that His word would not return void. Is 55:11. That promise is God's words would word would not return void not man's words. To much hatred has been preached from the pulpits and Jesus' message was not one of hatred. I believe if we preach Jesus, Him crucified and resurrected and ascended into heaven to return one day no law will stand against that. However if we preach at one particular sin with pious hatred and malice as our motive we are no longer in God's will or His protection. Homosexuality is an abomination to God, that is fact. Lev 20:13. Romans 1 tells us why there are homosexuals. (Rom 1:18-32) They denied God. End of discussion in my opinion. Their problem goes far beyond homosexuality it rests in their denial of God. My opinion it is worthless to preach about homosexuality when we should be addressing those that deny God. The same sex marriage argument is really a political argument that has gotten blended with religion. The problem started out as our laws give benefits to two people if they are married which are withheld from people that aren't married. If we had fixed that there would be no same sex marriage discussion. Christians today for the most part are viewed as hating homosexuals. When in fact true Christians should have pity for them. 1 Cor 16:9 and Rev 21:8 tells us where they are going and that should give us compassion because of their fate. Again their problem is not sodomy or homosexuality as disgusting as both of these preverted acts are, it is the denial of God as stated in Roman 1:18-32 Preach God's word and fear no man. Preach your own words and you might ought be afraid. |
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3018 | What qualifies as "heresy"? | 2 Pet 3:9 | EdB | 81383 | ||
Joe Is there any point to continuing this? No matter what I say you will disagree. Your admittedly a Calvinist, you view it as valid theology. I however view it aberant Christianity. If I thought for a minute you would consider my reasons I would list them. But after many appends on this subject I know that will not happen. The point I was making was because I disagree with Calvinism I was labeled as Arminianist which I'm not. Now if you don't believe that read your last sentence, which also shows you have never listened to my point of view. EdB |
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3019 | What qualifies as "heresy"? | 2 Pet 3:9 | EdB | 81387 | ||
Joe Since you so strongly object to my usage of the word heresy, for the preservation of peace on the forum let me retract it. However the fact still remains what Hank and CDBJ were saying is still true. Many times Christians that aren't Calvinist or Aminianist or premillenialist or dispensationalist are label as such because disagree with an opposing view point. That is all I was saying. EdB |
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3020 | heavens will pass away? | 2 Pet 3:10 | EdB | 236727 | ||
2 Peter 3:10 (NASB) 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. That is what scripture says. But I think it is talking more of the Earth, the sky and all that is our atmosphere and perhaps the what we call space. It isn't speaking of the Heaven the dwelling place of God. |
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