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321 | Baptism in the Holy Spirit? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Radioman2 | 76360 | ||
"For by one Spirit we were all baptized" NASB 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. AMPLIFIED 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by [means of the personal agency of] one [Holy] Spirit we were all, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free, baptized [and by baptism united together] into one body, and all made to drink of one [Holy] Spirit. |
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322 | Baptism in the Holy Spirit? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Radioman2 | 76362 | ||
"For by one Spirit we were all baptized" NASB 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. AMPLIFIED 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by [means of the personal agency of] one [Holy] Spirit we were all, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free, baptized [and by baptism united together] into one body, and all made to drink of one [Holy] Spirit. |
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323 | Have you been baptized right? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Radioman2 | 76746 | ||
Yes, I have been baptized for the remission of my sins. Acts 2:38 (NET Bible) Peter said to them, “Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for[5] the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Footnote 5. translators' note. 'There is debate over the meaning of eij" in the prepositional phrase eij" a[fesin tw'n aJmartiw'n uJmw'n (eis afesin twn Jamartiwn Jumwn, “for/because of/with reference to the forgiveness of your sins”). Although a “causal” sense has been argued, it is difficult to maintain. D. B. Wallace, Exegetical Syntax, 369-71, discusses at least four other ways of dealing with the passage: '(1) The baptism referred to here is physical only, and eij" has the meaning of “for” or “unto.” Such a view suggests that salvation is based on works—an idea that runs counter to the theology of Acts, namely: (a) repentance often precedes baptism (cf. Acts 3:19; 26:20), and (b) salvation is entirely a gift of God, not procured via water baptism (Acts 10:43 [cf. v. 47]; 13:38-39, 48; 15:11; 16:30-31; 20:21; 26:18); '(2)The baptism referred to here is spiritual only. Although such a view fits well with the theology of Acts, it does not fit well with the obvious meaning of “baptism” in Acts—especially in this text (cf. 2:41); '(3)The text should be repunctuated in light of the shift from second person plural to third person singular back to second person plural again. The idea then would be, “Repent for/with reference to your sins, and let each one of you be baptized…” Such a view is an acceptable way of handling eij", but its subtlety and awkwardness are against it; '(4)Finally, it is possible that to a first-century Jewish audience (as well as to Peter), the idea of baptism might incorporate both the spiritual reality and the physical symbol. That Peter connects both closely in his thinking is clear from other passages such as Acts 10:47 and 11:15-16. If this interpretation is correct, then Acts 2:38 is saying very little about the specific theological relationship between the symbol and the reality, only that historically they were viewed together. 'One must look in other places for a theological analysis. For further discussion see R. N. Longenecker, “Acts,” EBC 9:283-85; B. Witherington, Acts, 154-55; F. F. Bruce, The Acts of the Apostles: The Greek Text with Introduction and Commentary, 129-30; BAGD 229 s.v. eij" 4.f.' (http://www.bible.org/cgi-bin/netbible.pl#note_5) |
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324 | Can you learn to pray in the Spirit? | 1 Cor 14:15 | Radioman2 | 85914 | ||
It depends on what you mean by that phrase. Define "pray in the Spirit." Exactly what does that mean? | ||||||
325 | A bit confused regarding tongues | 1 Cor 14:22 | Radioman2 | 79507 | ||
'8. The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Ghost 'The baptism of believers in the Holy Ghost is witnessed by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit of God gives them utterance. 'Acts 2:4 [KJV/NIV] The speaking in tongues in this instance is the same in essence as the gift of tongues, but is different in purpose and use. '1 Corinthians 12:4-10 [KJV/NIV] 1 Corinthians 12:28 [KJV/NIV]' From "Assemblies of God Beliefs" (http://www.ag.org/top/beliefs/truths.cfm#8) - - - - - - - - - - 'Can a person be filled with the Holy Spirit without speaking in tongues? 'First let us examine the Scriptures. On the Day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit fell upon the assembled believers and "all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues" (Acts 2:4). Later, as Peter was preaching at the house of Cornelius, "the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message" and they were "speaking in tongues and praising God" (Acts 10:44, 46). Again, as the apostle Paul was ministering to the Ephesian disciples, "the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied" (Acts 19:6). It is evident also that Paul himself was filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 9:17) and spoke in tongues (1 Corinthians 14:18). These Scriptures clearly show that speaking in tongues is the initial physical evidence of being baptized in the Holy Spirit. 'When the early believers were filled, they spoke in other tongues, and the same holds true today. Millions of believers worldwide share the exact testimony: when they initially were baptized in the Holy Spirit they spoke in unknown tongues. This is the truth which Pentecostals consistently affirm. The prophecy of Joel 2:28, 29, cited by Peter in Acts 2:16, 17, links today's Spirit-filled believers with those who were filled with the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. The Spirit's fullness, evidenced initially by the phenomenon of speaking in other tongues, is the common experience all celebrate with joy. 'There are those who give testimony to a dynamic and life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit who have never spoken in tongues. Nevertheless it cannot be said that they are filled with the Spirit in the New Testament sense of the term. There is an essential link between that experience and speaking in other tongues, as pointed out above. 'We affirm and teach these truths because they are based upon the pattern from God's Word. We do not look upon speaking in tongues as a proof of superior spirituality. It simply is a precious promise written in God's Word and fulfilled in our lives. To ignore it is to miss a great blessing and come short of the New Testament pattern. 'All who are hungry for the "filling" should be encouraged to trust the Lord for the overflowing evidence of that "filling"; namely, speaking in other tongues.' (http://www.ag.org/top/beliefs/baptism_hs/baptmhs_09_filledwotongues.cfm) |
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326 | A bit confused regarding tongues | 1 Cor 14:22 | Radioman2 | 79508 | ||
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit [Note: (http://www.ag.org/top/beliefs/baptism_hs/baptmhs_00_questions.cfm) At the above website the document "Assemblies of God Beliefs" answers the following questions:] Questions about the Baptism in the Holy Spirit Do Christians receive the Holy Spirit when they are saved? If so, how is this experience different from the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Can a person receive eternal life in heaven without the baptism in the Holy Spirit? If so, why should we be baptized in the Spirit? Once a person is baptized in the Holy Spirit, why is it necessary to be refilled later? What is the difference between "speaking in tongues" when one is baptized in the Spirit and "speaking in tongues" publicly? Also, what is the advantage of "praying in tongues" in one's private prayer life? When tongues are exercised publicly according to the Biblical standard, should there always be an interpretation? Who should give the interpretation? For whose benefit and for what purpose are there utterances in tongues followed by interpretations? Is it possible for an interpretation of tongues to run contrary to the teachings of the Bible? As humans do we play a role as to whether or not tongues and other gifts will operate in the church? Can a person be filled with the Holy Spirit without speaking in tongues? In the first outpouring recorded in the New Testament, there were tongues of fire and the sound of a violent wind. Why does this not occur today? Is it possible to be saved and baptized in the Holy Spirit at the same time? First Corinthians 13:8 says "Whether there be tongues, they shall cease" (KJV). Wouldn't this indicate the baptism in the Holy Spirit was only for those first followers 2,000 years ago? Since Paul suggested in 1 Corinthians 14:19 that it is better to speak intelligible words in church than to speak in tongues, doesn't it follow that the experience of tongues in unnecessary today? Is there proof that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit experienced today is genuinely biblical? Why do Pentecostals emphasize speaking in tongues when this is only mentioned a few times in Acts and 1 Corinthians 12 to 14? Who should be baptized in the Holy Spirit? When a person is filled with the Holy Spirit, is he in a semi-conscious state, or is he totally coherent and aware of what is happening? Why are some people baptized in the Spirit immediately, while other seek so long without receiving the experience? When an individual is seeking the baptism in the Holy Spirit, can anything be done to prepare his life or environment that will quicken the infilling? Is tongues the only evidence of the infilling of the Holy Spirit? Will there be any significant changes in one's attitudes and actions after being baptized in the Spirit? |
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327 | Prove all things hold fast to the good.. | 1 Cor 15:1 | Radioman2 | 85506 | ||
Do I really know what constitutes the genuine Gospel that Jesus and His Apostles preached? Yes, I do and it is NEITHER the gospel according to Jehovah's Witnesses NOR is it the "Jehovah" of the Watchtower Society. Nor is it to be found in the New World Mis-translation of the Bible. | ||||||
328 | Graceful are you here? | 1 Cor 15:3 | Radioman2 | 83017 | ||
'About Postings 'Postings should be biblically based and whenever possible include supporting Bible references. 'Postings are not to be intended as a personal attack on the authority of the Bible or on other users of this forum. 'They are not to be submitted as an effort to foster divisiveness, ill-will, dissension or disruptions to this forum. 'Pushing ones own personal and denominational views 'Please limit, to the best of your ability, the known denominational biases that produce potential strife and undue conflict. 'Please avoid interjecting obvious denominational biases, especially when urged by peers to cease. Otherwise, it becomes a battle of wills, and only tears down morale and causes division. 'If we are notified that this situation is occurring we will review it and act as necessary.' (http://www.studybibleforum.com/about.php) |
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329 | what scripture is balderdash? | 1 Cor 15:3 | Radioman2 | 83022 | ||
No Scripture is balderdash. | ||||||
330 | Judgement of deacons and teachers | 2 Cor 5:10 | Radioman2 | 84105 | ||
Teachers will incur a stricter judgment. NASB James 3:1 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. AMPLIFIED James 3:1 NOT MANY [of you] should become teachers (self-constituted censors and reprovers of others), my brethren, for you know that we [teachers] will be judged by a higher standard and with greater severity [than other people; thus we assume the greater accountability and the more condemnation]. |
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331 | Did Jesus die spiritually? | 2 Cor 5:21 | Radioman2 | 83243 | ||
Spiritual death denies Christ's deity - - - - - - - - - - - - - 'The "spiritual death of Christ" teaching entails an implicit denial of Christ's deity and, in turn, of the Trinity.' - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Jesus was not dragged into hell by Satan, but instead committed His spirit to the Father (Luke 23:46) and went directly to paradise (v. 43). " - - - - - - - - - - - - - SPIRITUAL DEATH AND REBIRTH IN HELL: The Teachings of Kenneth Copeland [Note: Numbers in text are footnote numbers. To read footnotes providing reference sources for this article, go to: (www.equip.org/free/DC755-2.htm)] 'When it comes to defining the Atonement, Copeland says, "It wasn't a physical death on the cross that paid the price for sin...anybody can do that."63 Jesus supposedly "put Himself into the hands of Satan when He went to that cross, and took that same nature that Adam did [when he sinned]."64 Copeland is here referring to the nature of Satan, as God pronounced that "Adam would die spiritually - that he would take on the nature of Satan which is spiritual death."65 He adds that "the day that Jesus was crucified, God's life, that eternal energy that was His from birth, moved out of Him and He accepted the very nature of death itself."66 'During an alleged conversation with Copeland, Jesus is said to have remarked, "It was a sign of Satan that was hanging on the cross....I accepted, in my own spirit, spiritual death; and the light was turned off."67 We are told that Jesus "had to give up His righteousness"68 and "accepted the sin nature of Satan."69 'Contrary to the teaching that Christ underwent a change of nature (into a satanic being), the Bible depicts Jesus as having an immutable divine nature (Heb. 13:8; cf. Mal. 3:6). Moreover, in saying that "spiritual death means separation from the life of God,"70 Copeland tacitly admits that Jesus completely lost His deity. For, as we noted earlier, Copeland defines the "life of God" as "the unseen force that makes God, God." However, Scripture declares that God is eternal and unchanging and thus never ceases to be God. The Father says of Christ, "But you remain the same, and your years will never end" (Heb. 1:12). 'Finally, the notion of Jesus being overtaken by "the very nature of death" is contradicted by Jesus' claim that He has "life in Himself" (John 5:26; cf. 1:4), is "the resurrection and the life" (11:25), and is "the way, the truth, and the life" (14:6). The "spiritual death of Christ" teaching entails an implicit denial of Christ's deity and, in turn, of the Trinity. 'Still, Copeland insists "Satan conquered Jesus on the Cross and took His spirit to the dark regions of hell" (emphasis in original).71 Copeland's description of Christ's ordeal in hell is nothing short of chilling: "He [Jesus] allowed the devil to drag Him into the depths of hell....He allowed Himself to come under Satan's control...every demon in hell came down on Him to annihilate Him....They tortured Him beyond anything anybody had ever conceived. For three days He suffered everything there is to suffer."72 'The situation seemed hopeless, as Jesus' "emaciated, poured out, little, wormy spirit is down in the bottom of that thing; and the devil thinks he's got Him destroyed."73 However, Copeland explains that "Satan fell into the trap. He took Him [Jesus] into hell illegally. He carried Him in there [when] He did not sin."74 God found the opening He needed: "That Word of the living God went down into that pit of destruction and charged the spirit of Jesus with resurrection power! Suddenly His twisted, death-wracked spirit began to fill out and come back to life....Jesus was born again - the firstborn from the dead the Word calls Him - and He whipped the devil in his own backyard."75 'Copeland's account, vivid though it may be, is not in the Bible. It misuses the phrase "firstborn from the dead" (Col. 1:18) to bolster the "born again Jesus" doctrine. Actually, the term "firstborn" (Greek: prototokos) primarily denotes primacy, headship, and preeminence. And the phrase itself points to Christ's supremacy "over all creation" (v. 15) in general and those who will be raised from the dead in particular (alluding to Christ's bodily resurrection - not some spiritual resuscitation in hell). 'Moreover, Jesus was not dragged into hell by Satan, but instead committed His spirit to the Father (Luke 23:46) and went directly to paradise (v. 43). Nor was He tortured by a host of demons; He triumphed "over them by the cross" (Col. 2:15). Jesus paid for humanity's sin in full (Greek: tetelestai) at the cross (John 19:30) - not by becoming a satanic being, but through His physical sacrifice (Heb. 10:10; Col. 1:22). ____________________ To read more, including extensive footnotes, go to: (www.equip.org/free/DC755-2.htm) |
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332 | What command governs giving today? | 2 Cor 9:7 | Radioman2 | 76863 | ||
2 Corinthians 9:7 (Amplified) Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind and purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or sorrowfully or under compulsion, for God loves (He takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful (joyous, "prompt to do it") giver [whose heart is in his giving]. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NLT) You must each make up your own mind as to how much you should give. Don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves the person who gives cheerfully. |
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333 | PROVE ME: God's challenge to tithers | 2 Cor 9:7 | Radioman2 | 102455 | ||
Tithing is not God's challenge. Tithing is a command given to Israel in the Law. It is not tithing but GIVING that is "a matter of attitude and the love for God..." Throughout Scripture giving to God is always voluntary. "Tithes were not primarily gifts to God, but taxes for funding the national budget in Israel." "New Testament believers are never commanded to tithe. " "All giving apart from that required to run the government was purely voluntary (cf. Exodus 25:2; 1 Chronicles 29:9). Each person gave whatever was in his heart to give; no percentage or amount was specified. "New Testament believers are never commanded to tithe. Matthew 22:15-22 and Romans 13:1-7 tell us about the only required giving in the church age, which is the paying of taxes to the government." "The guideline for our GIVING to God and His work is found in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7: "Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver." ____________________ (www.gty.org) (Emphasis added.) For much more in-depth information on Tithing, including many Scripture references, look up "Tithing" in Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Baker's Dictionary is available online at (bible.crosswalk.com) --Radioman2 |
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334 | How should we as christians greet ? | 2 Cor 13:12 | Radioman2 | 88751 | ||
Greet each other in Christian love. All the Christians here send you their greetings. (New Living Translation 2 Corinthians 13:12) 2 Corinthians 13:12 Contemporary English Version (CEV) Give each other a warm greeting. All of God's people send their greetings. |
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335 | Angels at the door? | Gal 1:8 | Radioman2 | 83432 | ||
NASB Galatians 1:8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! AMPLIFIED Galatians 1:8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to and different from that which we preached to you, let him be accursed (anathema, devoted to destruction, doomed to eternal punishment)! |
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336 | message by an angel - another gospel | Gal 1:8 | Radioman2 | 85585 | ||
mommapbs: Yes, the doctrine of the Mormons is a very different gospel. Thanks for your good observation. Grace and peace, Radioman2 |
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337 | God chose Israel first. Why? | Gal 3:14 | Radioman2 | 82845 | ||
Joyce Ong: Welcome to the forum! Could you clarify your question a bit? What do you mean by God chose Israel FIRST? Was some other nation chosen second to be or do what Israel was chosen to be or do? What was Israel chosen for? My intent is not to challenge your questions, but to seek clarification as to what you are asking. Grace and peace, Radioman2 |
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338 | How many Jesus name baptisms? | Eph 4:5 | Radioman2 | 96601 | ||
There is ONE baptism. "One Lord, one faith, one baptism," Eph 4:5 |
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339 | Slain or knocked down | Eph 4:14 | Radioman2 | 103990 | ||
Is "slain in the Spirit" a biblical experience? 1) There is no biblical precedent for slain in the Spirit. 2) Only the enemies of Jesus fell BACKWARD after touching or being touched by Him. His followers fell FORWARD in worship and adoration. 3) God never has to do the same thing in the same way twice. Hypothetically, IF God were to slay people in the Spirit, it is unlikely He would do it cookie cutter fashion. I.e., it is not: "Everybody in the building, line up. You're all going to receive the same experience in the same way." 4) The literal definition of the English word "slay" is "to kill." I don't think I want to be killed -- either in the Spirit or otherwise. 5) Where "slain in the Spirit" is concerned, neither the WORDS nor the CONCEPT appear in the Bible. 6) One radio broadcaster has written about being “slain in the Spirit”: “Despite the pious attribution of this phenomenon to the Holy Spirit as well as the pragmatic addition of ‘catchers,’ multitudes continue to suffer spiritual, emotional and physical damage from this practice. Some have even died.”62 (www.equip.org/ ) 7) "The three-hour repetition of a spiritual song, being slain in the spirit, or even a spiritualistic seance have at least one thing in common — they all involve subjects becoming extremely susceptible to spontaneous suggestions." (www.equip.org/ ) 8) The same broadcaster writes: "Furthermore, let me underscore the fact that I continue to be gravely concerned about the spiritual and physical consequences of unbiblical manifestations such as spasmodic jerking and being “slain in the spirit.”" (www.equip.org/ ) 9) "Slain in the Spirit "Also "resting in the Spirit" or in the vernacular of movements like the Toronto Blessing and Pensacola Outpouring "doing carpet time." "This manifestation is promoted especially (but not exclusively) by proponents of some current renewal and revival movements. "In a practice said to have been introduced by Kathryn Kuhlman, people who receive what they consider to tbe a "touch of the Holy Spirit" pass out on the floor, where they are said to "rest in the Spirit." Many people do not pass out completely, but rather "yield" - i.e., they voluntarily fall to the floor. "Churches like the Vineyard Movement, the Toronto Christian Fellowship, and preachers like Benny Hinn say they do not completely understand why people fall "under the power of the Spirit." However, they do claim God can more easily do a work of healing, renewal, and/or impartation while a person "does carpet time". "People who do not fall are sometimes referred to as "HTR" - Hard To Receive." (www.gospelcom.net/apologeticsindex) To click on links to further info on slain in the Spirit cut and paste into your address bar the following link: http://www.gospelcom.net/apologeticsindex/s00.html#slain Grace to you, Radioman2 |
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340 | Can you define Charismatic | Eph 4:14 | Radioman2 | 104010 | ||
charismatic (adjective) 'seeking direct spiritual experience: used to describe Christian groups or worship characterized by a quest for inspired and ecstatic experiences such as healing, prophecy, and speaking in tongues' (noun) 'member of a charismatic group' (http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_/charismatic.html) Grace to you, Radioman2 |
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