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301 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 181323 | ||
Could you be more specific? Will prayers help what? Will whose prayers help -- the convicted criminal's or other people's prayers? | ||||||
302 | go to hell if commit suicide | 1 John 3:15 | kalos | 181306 | ||
How many unpardonable sins are there, according to the Bible? | ||||||
303 | What is God's Image? | Rom 1:20 | kalos | 181304 | ||
What does it mean that man is made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26-27)? ____________________ 'The image of God refers to the immaterial part of man...It is a likeness mentally, morally, and socially.' ____________________ (Source: www.gotquestions.org/image-of-God.html) 'Answer: On the last day of creation, God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness” (Genesis 1:26). Thus, He finished His work with a “personal touch.” God formed man from the dust and gave him life by sharing His own breath (Genesis 2:7). Accordingly, man is unique among all God’s creations, having both a material (body) and an immaterial (soul / spirit) part. 'Having the “image” or “likeness” of God means, in the simplest terms, that we were made to resemble God. Adam did not resemble God in the sense of God’s having flesh and blood. Scripture says that “God is a spirit” (John 4:24) and therefore exists without a body. However, Adam’s body did mirror the life of God, insofar as it was created in perfect health and was not subject to death. 'The image of God refers to the immaterial part of man. It sets man apart from the animal world, fits him for the “dominion” God intended (Genesis 1:28), and enables him to commune with his Maker. It is a likeness mentally, morally, and socially. 'Mentally, man was created as a rational, volitional agent—in other words, man can reason and man can choose. This is a reflection of God’s intellect and freedom. Any time someone invents a machine, writes a book, paints a landscape, enjoys a symphony, calculates a sum, or names a pet, he or she is proclaiming the fact that we are made in God’s image. 'Morally, man was created in righteousness and perfect innocence, a reflection of God’s holiness. God saw all that He had made (mankind included) and called it “very good” (Genesis 1:31). Our conscience or “moral compass” is a vestige of that original state. Whenever someone writes a law, recoils from evil, praises good behavior, or feels guilty, he is confirming the fact that we are made in God’s own image. 'Socially, man was created for fellowship. This reflects God's triune nature and His love. In Eden, man’s primary relationship was with God (Genesis 3:8 implies fellowship with God), and God made the first woman because “it is not good that the man should be alone” (Genesis 2:18). Every time someone marries a wife, makes a friend, hugs a child, or attends a church, he is demonstrating the fact that we are made in the likeness of God. 'Part of being made in God’s image means that Adam had the capacity to make free choices. Although he was given a righteous nature, Adam made an evil choice to rebel against his Maker. In so doing, Adam marred the image of God within himself, and he passed that damaged likeness on to all his children, including us (Romans 5:12). Today, we still bear the image of God (James 3:9), but we also bear the scars of sin. Mentally, morally, socially, and physically, we show the effects. 'The good news is that, when God redeems an individual, He begins to restore the original image of God, creating “the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness” (Ephesians 4:24; see also Colossians 3:10).' ____________________ Source: www.gotquestions.org/image-of-God.html |
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304 | Where is the donkey and lamb at nativity | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 181268 | ||
In Luke 2:7 the Greek word translated "manger" is Strong's Number 5336. Definition of 5336: a crib, a manger. NAS Word Usage - Total: 4. Three times it is translated as "manger" and once as "stall." Source: http://bible.crosswalk.com Grace to you, John |
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305 | Where is the donkey and lamb at nativity | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 181266 | ||
What animals were present when Jesus was born? The Bible doesn't say. The accounts of Christ's birth do not mention the presence of any animals in the structure where Christ was born. Where does such tradition come from? I don't know, but I do know we ought not get our theology from Christmas cards or Christmas carols. Grace to you, John |
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306 | Where is the donkey and lamb at nativity | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 181265 | ||
A manger is "a trough or open box in a stable designed to hold feed or fodder for livestock" (Merriam-Webster Online, http://m-w.com/dictionary/manger) | ||||||
307 | Homosexual are picked on in the church? | Rom 3:23 | kalos | 181264 | ||
You blaspheme the sacred name of Jesus when you include it in your garbage post. | ||||||
308 | How many did Noah bring on the ark ? | Gen 7:2 | kalos | 181225 | ||
JRMGHM: Apparently I misunderstood what you were saying in your earlier post. Please accept my apology. Gratia vobis et pax (Grace to you and peace), John |
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309 | ... | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 181223 | ||
What is your question about the Bible? Is there a specific Bible verse you are asking about? The Questions category of the forum is not a place for rhetorical questions, devotionals, meditations, or sermonettes. |
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310 | The Paraphrase Test | 2 Tim 2:15 | kalos | 181221 | ||
The Paraphrase Test: See If Your Paraphrase Makes Sense ____________________ "Sum it up in your own words..." and then "...see if your paraphrase makes sense when inserted in the passage." ____________________ Never Read a Bible Verse (Excerpt from: Never Read a Bible Verse By Gregory Koukl) 'If there was one bit of wisdom, one rule of thumb, one single skill I could impart, one useful tip I could leave that would serve you well the rest of your life, what would it be? What is the single most important practical skill I've ever learned as a Christian? 'Here it is: Never read a Bible verse. That's right, never read a Bible verse. Instead, always read a paragraph at least. (...) 'Stand back from the verse and look for breaks in the narrative that identify major units of thought. Ask, "What in this paragraph or group of paragraphs gives any clue to the meaning of the verse?" 'There's a reason this little exercise is so important. Words have different meanings in different contexts (that's what makes puns work). When we consider a verse in isolation, one meaning may occur to us. But how do we know it's the right one? Help won't come from the dictionary. Dictionaries only complicate the issue, giving us more choices, not fewer. Help must come from somewhere else close by: the surrounding paragraph. 'With the larger context now in view, you can narrow your focus and speculate on the meaning of the verse itself. Sum it up in your own words. 'Finally and this is critical see if your paraphrase makes sense when inserted in the passage. Does it dovetail naturally with the bigger picture? 'Here is an excellent example of how effective this paraphrase technique can be. (...) "If I Be Lifted Up" 'John 12:32 is another case where a phrase can have two widely divergent meanings. It's not uncommon for worship leaders to quote this statement of Jesus: "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself." 'We "lift up" the Lord when we exalt Him and declare His glory. If we focus on Jesus and ascribe glory to Him, the power of Christ is released to transform the hearts of those listening and they are drawn to Him. This is the meaning the worship leader has in mind, but it isn't what Jesus is talking about. 'When we apply our paraphrase test by adding the very next verse, the results look like this: "‘And I, if I be exalted before the people, will draw all men to Myself.' But He was saying this to indicate the kind of death by which He was to die" (John 12:32-33). 'Oops. Praising Jesus will kill Him? I don't think so. No ambiguity now. In this instance, being "lifted up" clearly means to be crucified. 'Understanding this phrase in context sheds light on another familiar passage, John 3:14-15: "And as Moses lifted up [raised in the air] the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up [raised in the air] that whoever believes may in Him have eternal life." 'Our paraphrase looks like this: "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be crucified that whoever believes may in Him have eternal life." 'This makes perfect sense. Jesus had to be crucified before salvation could be offered, an appropriate lead-in to the verse that comes next, the most famous salvation verse in the world: John 3:16.' (..) '[Remember] our basic rule: Never read a Bible verse. Instead, read a paragraph, at least. Always check the context. Observe the flow of thought. Then focus on the verse. 'Remember, meaning always flows from the top down, from the larger units to the smaller units. A reflection on a Bible passage from a sermon or a devotional may be edifying, encouraging, and uplifting. If it is not the message of the text, though, it lacks biblical authority even when the quote comes right out of the Word of God. 'If you will do this one thing if you will read carefully in the context applying the paraphrase principle you will begin to understand the Bible as God intended. Without the bigger picture you'll be lost. 'Only when you are properly informed by God's Word the way it is written in its context can you be transformed by it. Every piece becomes powerful when it's working together with the whole. 'It's the most important practical lesson I've ever learned…and thing single most important thing I could ever teach you.' ____________________ Source:Never Read a Bible Verse By Gregory Koukl To read more go to: www.str.org At this website, under "Search Stand to Reason", enter the words: never read a Bible verse Gratia vobis et pax (Grace to you and peace), John |
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311 | How many did Noah bring on the ark ? | Gen 7:2 | kalos | 181218 | ||
In this passage if 7 is not a literal number, then how is Noah to know how many of every clean animal he is to take? Let's try your definition of 7 and see how the verse would read with it. "You shall take with you of every clean animal by perfections, a male and his female; and of the animals that are not clean two, a male and his female;" Also, in this verse if 7 means perfection then 2 would mean imperfection and the verse would read, "You shall take with you of every clean animal by perfections, a male and his female; and of the animals that are not clean imperfection, a male and his female;" When the literal sense makes good sense, seek no other sense lest it be nonsense. |
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312 | ... | OT general | kalos | 181217 | ||
Having read every one of your 53 posts, I must ask: What are you talking about? About Postings: "Postings must be Biblically based and not opposing to the authority of the Bible, Christianity, or the deity of Jesus Christ. Whenever possible, postings should include supporting Bible references." "We believe that the entire Bible is the inspired and inerrant word of God; the only infallible rule of faith and practice." Source: The Lockman Foundation. |
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313 | Power of Michael the Archangel? | 2 Thess 2:7 | kalos | 181183 | ||
Brian, Thanks for your reply. I also enjoy being stimulated by questions such as this. You write: "In Jude 9 Michael used the power of God to handle Satan, not his own power. Christ on the other hand not only used the Word, but spoke from a position of authority(Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1-13)." This is true, but the question is not: who is stronger, Christ or Michael? The question is: who is stronger, Satan or Michael? Or the question may be: is one (Satan or Michael) stronger than the other? After all, Michael is an extremely powerful angel. Nowhere in the Bible does it say that any created being is more powerful than Michael. It may be that Satan is not stronger than Michael nor is Michael stronger than Satan. Why does one have to be inferior to or weaker than the other? Since both of them are archangels and created beings, why can't they just be equal? Now we know the answer to the question: Who is the restrainer of 2 Thes 2:7? It's God. That should put an end to all the debate. Again, thank you for your post. God bless you. Gratia vobis et pax (Grace to you and peace), John |
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314 | First animal sacrifice who, when, why? | OT general | kalos | 181181 | ||
Doc: I don't know how many times water was parted in the Bible, but I know this: if I were in the wilderness for 40 years, I would never part with it. John |
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315 | How many did Noah bring on the ark ? | Gen 7:2 | kalos | 181180 | ||
How many kinds did Noah bring into the ark, two or seven? Genesis 7:2-3 and Genesis 6:19-20 (Source: www.carm.org/diff/Gen7_2.htm) 'Two (Genesis 6:19-20) - "And of every living thing of all flesh, you shall bring two of every kind into the ark, to keep them alive with you; they shall be male and female. 20Of the birds after their kind, and of the animals after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every kind will come to you to keep them alive." 'Seven (Genesis 7:2-3) - "You shall take with you of every clean animal by sevens, a male and his female; and of the animals that are not clean two, a male and his female; 3also of the birds of the sky, by sevens, male and female, to keep offspring alive on the face of all the earth." 'Genesis 6:19-20 simply instructs Noah to preserve two of every kind. Genesis 7:2-3 is additional information where seven of the clean animals were to be taken and two of every other kind. The reason for this is that the extra animals were for sacrifice. "Then Noah built an altar to the LORD, and took of every clean animal and of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings on the altar," (Gen. 8:20). 'Logically, to have seven pairs also means that there are two pairs, since the two are included in the seven. If one verse said take ONLY one pair and another verse said seven pairs, that would be a contradiction.' ____________________ Source: www.carm.org/diff/Gen7_2.htm Gratia vobis et pax (Grace to you and peace), John |
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316 | heap burning coals means what? | Rom 12:20 | kalos | 181164 | ||
Tim, I, too, would lean more toward the first view. The idea of showing kindness to one's enemy as an act of revenge doesn't even make any sense. And the Bible always makes sense when properly understood. The quote from the Bible Knowledge Commentary is excellent. Is the text of the Commentary available online? Gratia vobix et pax, John |
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317 | Does it really matter? | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 181152 | ||
Yes, it sure does. Your question: Does it really matter which translation we use when studying or just reading the Bible? My answer: In the words of John MacArthur, "I believe anything other than a literal translation of the Bible is a serious breach—serious breach—of God’s intention for how we handle His word." Examples of literal translations include, among others: the New American Standard Bible, the New King James Version, and the English Standard Version. ____________________ "What good is readability if a translation does not accurately render what the Bible actually says?" --Leland Ryken, author of "The Word of God in English: Criteria for Excellence in Bible Translation" ____________________ [Source of the following quote: www.biblebb.com/files/macqa/SC2003-QA-3.htm] 'The following Question was asked by an attendee at the 2003 Shepherds Conference (a ministry of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California), and was Answered by John MacArthur Jr. It was transcribed from the CD, #SC1007, titled General Session #5 John MacArthur - QA. 'Questioner: 'Could you give us your thoughts on the use of paraphrased versions of the Bible in many writings today and in church services almost to the exclusion of, you know, the literal translation? 'John MacArthur's Answer: 'James, that’s a very, very important question. I’m cranking up on this one. Now, I’m going to say something, and I’m just going to say it because I want you to know how serious [it is]. I believe anything other than a literal translation of the Bible is a serious breach—serious breach—of God’s intention for how we handle His word. I think it’s a violation. Now, there are some that are worse than others. But, I believe that we need to remember that a translation is a translation. 'Anytime you open a Bible and it says, “A translation for our times,” “a translation for modern times,” “a translation for people to understand,” you have a problem. “Modern times” has no right to determine what God said. Translation is translation. Interpretation is interpretation. Paraphrase is paraphrase. But when you blend those, you have very serious issues. We would say, perhaps, that the NIV is maybe the least troublesome of dynamic equivalency translations, but it’s the old slippery slope issue again. 'And it just goes from there—and watch where the NIV has gone! From the NIV now to the TNIV and who knows where else it’s going to go, because once you have taken the step to say, “We have the right to change the original text so that people can understand it better,” you have just stepped away from what is the Word of God. That is why I always land on the NASB, the New King James or the ESV, which is also formal equivalency and an excellent translation as such. 'This thing is running amok—it’s running amok. There are people in churches, as you were saying, all over the place, who have never heard the Word of God read—never heard it read. People are reading the Message to them or the Living Bible or whatever else variations of that. 'The Word of God in English: Criteria for Excellence in Bible Translation 'I would recommend for you, if you really want to dig into this, there’s one book that is absolutely the best thing ever written on this. I mean it is a slam dunk book. I don’t know what else could be said. It is a book called "The Word of God in English: Criteria for Excellence in Bible Translation" (ISBN: 1581344643) and it is written by Leland Ryken and it is published by Crossway. I will tell you, you will read that book and you will never again wonder about translation. And you will also never again use a dynamic equivalency because you will be in fear of divine judgment. I mean, that book [The Word of God in English] is absolutely the best thing—it’s not just the best available. I don’t know how you could write a better one! Leland Ryken has done his work and he has given all of us a tremendous tool to deal with the issues of translation. 'I believe we are bound by God to let God say what He said. And so, that’s why we land on what’s called “formal equivalency,” word by word translation, the only variables being the family of manuscripts that are used. OK? But read that book. Get that book. Don’t just get the book; read the book!' ____________________ Source: www.biblebb.com/files/macqa/SC2003-QA-3.htm |
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318 | Morning Star of Isaiah 14 vs Jesus? | Is 14:12 | kalos | 181142 | ||
"O shining one, son of the dawn!" ____________________ "Some Christians have seen an allusion to the fall of Satan here, but this seems contextually unwarranted..." ____________________ The NET Bible Isaiah 14:12 Look how you have fallen from the sky, O shining one, son of the dawn! [23] You’ve been cut down to the ground, O conqueror [24] of the nations! [25] '23tn The Hebrew text has rjv-/b llyh (“Helel son of Shachar”), which is probably a name for the morning star (Venus) or the crescent moon. See HALOT 245. 'sn What is the background for the imagery in vv. 12-15? This whole section (vv. 4b-21) is directed to the king of Babylon, who is clearly depicted as a human ruler. Other kings of the earth address him in vv. 9ff., he is called “the man” in v. 16, and, according to vv. 19-20, he possesses a physical body. Nevertheless the language of vv. 12-15 has led some to see a dual referent in the taunt song. These verses, which appear to be spoken by other pagan kings to a pagan king (cf. vv. 9-11), contain several titles and motifs that resemble those of Canaanite mythology, including references to Helel son of Shachar, the stars of El, the mountain of assembly, the recesses of Zaphon, and the divine title Most High. Apparently these verses allude to a mythological story about a minor god (Helel son of Shachar) who tried to take over Zaphon, the mountain of the gods. His attempted coup failed and he was hurled down to the underworld. The king of Babylon is taunted for having similar unrealized delusions of grandeur. Some Christians have seen an allusion to the fall of Satan here, but this seems contextually unwarranted (see J. Martin, BKCOT, 1061). '24tn Some understand the verb to from vlj, “to weaken,” but HALOT 324 proposes a homonym here, meaning “to defeat.” '25sn In this line the taunting kings hint at the literal identity of the king, after likening him to the god Helel and a tree. The verb udg, “cut down,” is used of chopping down trees in 9:10 and 10:33' ____________________ Source: www.bible.org/netbible/index.htm |
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319 | 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 WHO? | 2 Thess 2:7 | kalos | 181141 | ||
Daniel: A Deeper Look by Marvin J. Rosenthal 'The twelfth chapter of Daniel is among the most important prophetic texts in all the Word of God. It forms a critical part of a vision given to Daniel by a high-ranking angelic messenger in Chapters 10-12. Yet comparatively little has been written or preached on this important prophetic text. Far more attention has been given to Daniel Chapter 2 with the awesome image of a colossus, which depicts the course of Gentile world history. 'Prophetic teachers frequently exegete Daniel Chapter 7 with particular attention paid to the fourth beast empire out of which the "little horn," or Antichrist, emerges. And few prophetic texts have been more carefully scrutinized than Daniel Chapter 9 with the seventy-week prophecy, often called the backbone of prophetic truth. 'Not only has Daniel 12 been significantly neglected in prophetic discussion, but much that has been written, in this author's view, has missed the mark in understanding the most fundamental truths of this dynamically important passage. 'With brevity of words and in compact style, Daniel 12 sets forth, in kernel form, many of the major events associated with the second coming of Christ and the end of the age. At the same time it gives substantiation and amplification to many New Testament prophetic texts. 'Daniel was told by the angelic messenger: '"And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book" (Dan. 12:1). 'The twelfth chapter of Daniel opens with this bold assertion: "And at that time shall Michael stand up." It is extremely important to understand when these events will occur. That will become conspicuous later in this article. The expression "and at that time" in Daniel 12:1 is a reference to the starting point of the Great Tribulation which commences at the midpoint of Daniel's seventieth week. Evidence for that assessment is based on the following salient facts: 'First, the angelic messenger said to Daniel, "Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days" (Dan. 10:14). And Daniel is specifically told that these events will occur "at the time of the end" (Dan. 11:40). "The latter days" and "the time of the end" are terms for the end of the age, not some earlier time in history. 'Second, the immediate context (Dan. 11:36-45) describes the activity of Antichrist at the end of the age, including his making Jerusalem his headquarters. The angel said, "And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain [Jerusalem]; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him" (Dan. 11:45). The Lord, in referring specifically to Daniel's prophecy, places the Great Tribulation at the midpoint of Daniel's seventieth week (Mt. 24:15, 21). 'Third, Daniel refers to a three-and-one-half-year time period when the events described would occur (Dan. 12:7). This same time frame is mentioned in the Book of Revelation in connection with events that will occur at the end of the age (Rev. 11:3; 12:6; 13:5). 'The angelic messenger said to Daniel, "And at that time shall Michael stand up." The Michael in view is, of course, the angel Michael. In the same discourse he had been spoken of as "Michael, one of the chief princes" (Dan. 10:13); and again, in reference to Daniel and his people, as "Michael your prince" (Dan. 10:21). In the Book of Jude he is referred to as "Michael the archangel" (Jude 9). And it is undoubtedly Michael who is called the archangel in his association with the Lord at His second coming (1 Th. 4:16). 'No other angelic being - not even Gabriel - is designated an archangel in Scripture. It may well be that Michael the archangel is the most exultant and powerful being ever created by God. Even Satan will be defeated by him in a war that will take place in heaven (Rev. 12:7-10). Therefore, when Michael is brought into clear focus in the prophetic Scriptures, careful attention should be given to the role he fulfills. 'Daniel was told that at the beginning of the Great Tribulation Michael would "stand up." But what is meant by "stand up"? Major prophetic portions of Scripture like 2 Thessalonians 2 and Revelation 12 and 13 are greatly impacted by the answer given. The overwhelming majority of commentators suggest that "stand up" means that Michael, in "standing up," will come to Israel's defense. It is usually understood that the one against whom this defense will be made is the Antichrist, who oppresses Israel during the Great Tribulation...' ____________________ To read more go to: www.zionsfire.org/daniel.html |
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320 | Is Christmas and 25th Dec. biblical? | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 181140 | ||
Where did I say that Jesus "desired to promote pagan observances"? To claim that was my point, now that, my friend, is a stretch. As far as I'm concerned Christmas is a non-issue. 1 Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters...4 Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. 5 One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. 6 He who regards one day as special, does so to the Lord. Romans 14:1, 4-6a NIV |
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