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321 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | Ken hepting | 92363 | ||
Thank you for your response. So based on the statement below I gather you believe all born again believers have not entered the kingdom of God. That this actually happens at the time of the infilling of the Holy Spirit? Is this correct understanding? "Entering is a choosing on our part. If we choose then we are gifted with the Holy Ghost for entry and that we might see the kingdom to become a son of God. "Luke 14:27-28 [NASB]" Thank you again for your responses _____________________________________ Lets be careful with what you are think I am saying I what I think I am saying. I'm saying the infilling is NOT for salvation because that's what the Blood of Christ has accomplished. Righteous people who have never heard the name of Christ to worship Him, will be in Heaven because of the shed Blood of Christ. Jesus died for all men everywhere. Those righteous who died in their sins, He set free when He went to Paradise. Contrawise, those unrighteous weren't in Paradise to be saved. The infilling is for the believer that he BE born again but the choosing is still with him/her after that to begin the discipling proccess; the denial of self unto becoming a son of God. So-o-o-o many stop short right here! Because of 'cost counting' the whole Christian doctrine has been altered [watered down] to accomodate the luke warm and carnal Christian. This is a condition Paul addresses at great length and John's revelation speaks to, also. The latest [severe] watering down came just the other night in Minnesota at the Episcopal bishop's thing. I hope I've been more clear this time..Thanks |
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322 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | Ken hepting | 92346 | ||
"Colossians 1:12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins" Paul isn't talking to just anyone here but to them who have already entered; already delivered into the kingdom of God. Entering is a choosing on our part. If we choose then we are gifted with the Holy Ghost for entry and that we might see the kingdom to become a son of God. "Luke 14:27-28 [NASB] "Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. [28] "For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it? Question: How does one carry his cross if he is not already a disciple; born again? So Jesus is speaking to those who would be His followers and if we choose it should be because we have counted the cost. Remember the rich young ruler who walked away from Him? He counted the cost. There are many scriptures pertaining to sons of God getting kick out of the kingdom. |
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323 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | Ken hepting | 92335 | ||
I appreciate that, Curtman and consider it an opportunity to enlarge our discussion to get at the real issues of why Jesus Christ came to earth...other than 'just get people saved'. Ken |
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324 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | Ken hepting | 92334 | ||
"Correct me if I'm wrong on this thing, but I thought that your original question, "Where does it say that we are born into the kingdom of God" was based on your perspective that "Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people". The way this forum is structured it's diffficult to know who said what. My question was in reply to the statement made by Fran1946 who stated we are born ino the kingdom of God. |
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325 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | Ken hepting | 92326 | ||
"How about a different figure of speech?? You say Born into the Kingdom, and it's no telling what you might get. You say Born again, then just about everyone is on the same page." But it's not a figure of speech, Curtman. It's a clear mistake to think one can be born into the kingdom of God. So being on the right page is not the issue here. Jn 3.3,5 make it plain that one MUST be born again to see it and enter it IF one chooses. Jesus said "many are called but not many are chosen". Why? Because not many 'saved' people choose the kingdom of God as their of way; THE way of life, to LIFE. I personally wouldn't hold out much hope for such a one succeeding to the end embracing Christ only as savior without Him also being Lord. ----------------------------------- Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people, like you said. Who are those prepared people? Try reading the 3rd chp. of John. the first 18 verses. Personally I believe it to be self explainitory, if not post your questions, and you will get an answer. It is self explanatory. The word 'believe', that we skim over, must be clarified to mean something that demands or requires an action. This links it inseparably with the word 'faith'; ours. This is something WE do that we may enter and BEGIN to see, the kingdom of God. From then on we MUST learn to live BY the FAITH of Christ because His Faith gives us the 'eyeballs' for viewing the issues of life from His perspective; i.e., from the kingdom. Remember the term 'eyesalve' used in scripture? |
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326 | What is the context? | Acts | Ken hepting | 92323 | ||
Eph 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; These are not gifts. They are Ministries. They are learned. There are schools of learning for such OFFICES. |
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327 | Does speaking in tongues come naturally? | Acts | Ken hepting | 92288 | ||
"And you are accusing ME of pride?!?" :) Yes, along with being presumptuously dull, as in obtuse. You have no understanding and you've shown it here with me. Here's a good example: "So Acts 2 tells what happened to those in the upper room, not what THEY were doing". Acts 2 does tell us WHAT they were doing. They were in one accord. That's what they doing. One accord means agreement. If you had any senses about you you would understand that they were praying, worshipping and generally waiting on the Lord as He instructed them to do. It's called "tarrying". That's the sort of thing one does when waiting on the Lord. Maybe you don't do that at your church. Maybe that's the problem with the church in general, today. You probably praise Him in silence. Is the what you do? And you say you have the gift of what? discernment? One needs understanding for that gift to be effective. |
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328 | What is the context? | Acts | Ken hepting | 92282 | ||
"I have the gifts of teaching and discernment". Never heard of the gift of teaching. Everyone in Christ should be apt to teach but it does sound like you have the gift of conceit, and boasting. Maybe you should re-consider what Paul is defining as gifts and adminstrations. Most everything he states is of a supernatural experience requiring you get out of the way. |
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329 | Sleep speaking in tongues? | Acts | Ken hepting | 92281 | ||
Perservere and press in. The Lord won't ever fail you. | ||||||
330 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | Ken hepting | 92274 | ||
"In order to be a canidate for Heaven, we must be born into the kingdom of God, and if we are not qualified for the kingdom of God , we are not qualified for Heaven. Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people." Where does it say anywhere that we are 'born into' the kingdom of God? And if we aren't then what are the implications? |
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331 | Does speaking in tongues come naturally? | Acts | Ken hepting | 92271 | ||
"Not nearly as much as you are assuming, judging by your posts in this thread. Assuming that they had Scriptures in their possession is anything but a stretch. So what do YOU think was going on in the upper room? Please support your suppositions with Scripture" Acts 2. 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, AS THE SPIRIT GAVE THEM UTTERANCE. If you want to add to that you will be assuming. That's anyones best shot who wasn't there! You do know what assuming does don't you? Personally I'd run with what is written. It's enough and it's still happening today. ---------------------------------- Ah, yes. The "good Bible study" that the church lacked for 1850 years of its existence. How wise 20th- and 21st-century American Christians are! They should have had more of us in the early church. Then maybe there would be no denominations and all of us would be writhing around on the floor in Christian unity... We are priviledged now, aren't we, in more than one way, I'm happy to say? Too bad most won't take advantage of that and allow themselves to be robbed of God's ultimate intention because of some "hangup's" that has been brought on by pride, false teaching, and/or misinformation. |
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332 | What is the context? | Acts | Ken hepting | 92265 | ||
Scripture ... Matt 7:7-12, 18:15-20; 1 Cor 12:27-13:3 ... The context of Matthew 18:16 is verses 15-20, which deals with discipline. Matthew 7:7-12 (vs 9) is not about spiritual gifts. Who said it was? YOU ASKED FOR MY REFERENCE FOR THIS: "What is the context of "He won't give you a stone if asking for a loaf"? Matthew 7.9 is my reference. ARE WE CLEAR ON THIS? ------------------------------------- "Which gift is greater (1 Cor 12:27-13:3)? Why is it listed next to last? What tongue did the angels speak to men ... something they understood" I believe you like to twist words, Searcher and I'm beginning to lose my respect for you. I'm repeating myself but maybe it is that you just can't read too well. Paul said this: I Corth.13:1 "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels,................". Now lets be CLEAR. These are what languages Paul said HE spoke, not what was spoken TO HIM. So your "wanting to know"? if angel language can be understood by man is frivolous and insulting. As to what gifts are the greatest and why is tongues mentioned last, I ask, do you speak in tongues? Do you have any of the gifts mentioned in 1 Corthinians 12? If not, and I suppose you don't, then why assume tongues is the lesser of any of the gifts, but that's how I suppose you WANT to believe or are told to believe. Do you know Bob Jones? |
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333 | What is the context? | Acts | Ken hepting | 92248 | ||
"You said, "The word says let everything be confirmed by two or three witnesses" ... what is the passage ... any of the above? What is the context of the passage ... is it about discipline? What is the context of "He won't give you a stone if asking for a loaf"? --------------------------- Matt 18.16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.' Matt 7.9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? --------------------------------- I'd line to know where you see "private prayer time" and speaking in tongues? ------------------------------------- Do you pray? Is it private or always in public? As to tongues, that's between you and the Lord and how critical it all seems to you. But Pauls says this: 1 Corth 12.31 But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way. 13:1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. Now don't tell me at this point that tongues isn't a greater gift since it is a language of/by the Holy Spirit. That tongues and intimacy are intrinsically linked is a given to those who practice their gift in earnest and love. 1 Corth.13. comes alive to those who do so beyond just speaking. |
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334 | How was Joshua born? | Josh 24:15 | Ken hepting | 92211 | ||
I hope so...I needed my confidence renewed at this point. | ||||||
335 | Does speaking in tongues come naturally? | Acts | Ken hepting | 92202 | ||
"What happened in John 20:22? Did they recieve the Holy Spirit? - if so, what happened in Acts 2:4 ... and between? - if not, what does this verse mean?" Good question, Searcher. Hope you can stick with me and no warp anything from it's moorings. Awhile back I stated there are three manifestations of the Holy Spirit no one responded to except to read my explanation. I didn't give one. I've been waiting for this opportunity. Ezk.44.17 says this: "And it shall come to pass, that when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, whiles they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within. They shall have linen bonnets upon their heads, and shall have linen breeches upon their loins; they shall not gird themselves with any thing that causeth sweat." Keeping the above in mind lets move on. If I say the Holy Spirit is with you I trust you'd have no problem understanding that. So that's number one. Moving up to John 20.22 to the scene with Thomas when Jesus appeared to them and then "He breathed on them, and said unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost". This is when they became "Born Again". In other words the indwelling to place; the first written of anyone's 'new birth in Christ'. That's number two. Next we come to Acts 2. But before that in Acts one we read this from the Lord who said to the newly new born disciples: "And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, said He, ye have heard of me. Vs. 8 explains what that power is all about: "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." Various translations interpret the "come upon you" to mean "endue with power" or 'cloth with power". This is due to the verses in Ezk. 44 I placed at the beginning of the post. Here we see the third manifestation, i.e., the "coming upon" of the Holy Ghost. God, in Ezekiel, gives His reasons for the need for everyone to have their own Pentecostal experience. The Holy Spirit in this case represents the Priestly garment. Some also liken it to the engagement ring for the bride of Christ. You make your own distinctions which I'm sure you will but the one distinction that will remain is the need for power to function in intimate cooperation with the Father in His purposes for His Church for His Son. That's what the office of priest is all about. So we see that the three manifestation are "with", "in", and "upon". Do they not still remain of importance in the lives of today's professing Christians. Now, one for you: Why did the priest of the OT tie a rope around their ankle before going into the "Holy of Holies"? |
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336 | How was Joshua born? | Josh 24:15 | Ken hepting | 92201 | ||
How am I wrong, Hank? Surely He had a mother and a father. His father's name, no doubt, was NUN. Now how do you get I don't understand that, because I made joke out of it by twisting to mean NONE? Are you all that sensitive that the most obvious needs to be explained beyond what is reasonable. Good grief! | ||||||
337 | Sleep speaking in tongues? | Acts | Ken hepting | 92182 | ||
Dave, if you are truly into the things of God He isn't going to hide Himself from you regardless of the the present issue. It's important to remember He is not the author of confusion. If something of the nature you mentioned is happening to you I would be in much prayer about it anticipating a confirmation of it's validity. The word says let everything be confirmed by two or three witnesses, however in your private prayer time with Him I would not have a problem trusting what is impressed upon me since I am praying in His name. God is Trustworthy. God is faithful. He won't give you a stone if asking for a loaf. Try the Spirits to see if they be of the Lord. If there is a sense of fear or darkness associated in any of what you experience, resist it in the name of Jesus. As to tongues, let them flow out if you are impressed to speak.. We're not going to speak English in Heaven anyway. | ||||||
338 | Does speaking in tongues come naturally? | Acts | Ken hepting | 92181 | ||
Right | ||||||
339 | Joshus had a father, but no mother? | Josh 24:15 | Ken hepting | 92180 | ||
forget it | ||||||
340 | Does speaking in tongues come naturally? | Acts | Ken hepting | 92170 | ||
You said "Shouldn't we do the same yet you'll be hard pressed to see that atmosphere of praise and WORSHIP in most churches today must less be taught as something we should be about." You mentioned worship and I asked a questions ... interesting that you forgot. ---------------------- I didn't forget anything. Some questions aren't worth answering. Some people, too. Take a hint. ------------------------------------------ You said "private prayer life" ... if you are talking about 1 Cor 14:14-15 ... the CONTEXT is in the church - in public. If you have another passage, let me know. ----------------------------------- Perhaps if you re-read the Eptistles for the first time you'll begin to understand what Simon saw and not say it was just for the Jews at Pentecost.. You know who Simon was, right? And certainly Cornielus wasn't a Jew. Paul said he spoke with tongues more than them all. Question: Where do you think he was speaking them? From the pulpit that he was exorting to speak to be understood if there was no interpreter? Naah. When he said Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels,..what do you think he was referring to? Are you prepared to warp and twist that to protect some pet doctrine of yours? I wouldn't. I'd take it at face value considering who Paul was and what his life was all about especially if it is your experience as well. |
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