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341 | Can a satanist invade my dreams? | 2 Cor 10:4 | Reighnskye | 130858 | ||
JumpingBum, Is your subconscious mind open to archonic inspirations? It is good to permeate your thoughts with the Word of God. Myself, I'll often listen to the New Testament on cd as I sleep, if I should happen to feel my dreams assaulted throughout the night. Much has to do with where your attention is focused. Upward or downward. ---- for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, (2 Corinthians 10:4-5 NAS95) RS |
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342 | How does God judge and who? | Obad 1:16 | Reighnskye | 130856 | ||
Roger, Are you saying that God caused the 911 calamity to justly happen upon the United States, due to the "perverted system of law" that we have? You cited Deut 32:39 to support this claim, in that we have over-extended God's mercy. ---- 'See now that I, I am He, And there is no god besides Me; It is I who put to death and give life. I have wounded and it is I who heal, And there is no one who can deliver from My hand. (Deuteronomy 32:39 NAS95) RS |
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343 | Does God author the death of nations? | Obad 1:9 | Reighnskye | 130855 | ||
Here we see that the higher angels directly fight a deathly war with a portion of mankind, defending the divine descendants against destruction. And what archon issued the order? Michael the archangel? ---- Then it happened that night that the angel of the LORD went out and struck 185,000 in the camp of the Assyrians; and when men rose early in the morning, behold, all of them were dead. (2 Kings 19:35 NAS95) |
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344 | Does God plunge mortals into ignorance? | Obad 1:8 | Reighnskye | 130854 | ||
J Chrichton, You reference that the Spirit of God guides even small children to behave in obedience to God, even prior to the full formation and honing of their cognitive abilities. I'm assuming that you are saying that God's Spirit guides us even from the point of our physical birth. You then reference that if we are subsequently obedient to this guidance, that our relationship with Jesus begins to form. My specific question to you would be if it is necessary to hear a spoken gospel message (with the four spiritual laws, etc.) in order to become converted to Christ? Or could we rather as children just be obedient to the Spirit's guidance and therefore bypass hearing and responding to an actual gospel message (with four spiritual laws, etc.)? Are you saying that a child can just grow up holy from youth, without ever hearing the gospel message, and still go to heaven? It's my personal view that small children born in sin are already blinded and deafened to spiritual realities from the very womb. And any lessons that they recieve in early childhood are altogether carnally-oriented, except it be by some rare form of divine intervention. ---- "This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil. "For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. "But he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God." (John 3:19-21 NAS95) RS |
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345 | Can mortals ascend into the heavens? | Obad 1:4 | Reighnskye | 130851 | ||
Roger, I'm greatly attempting to better understand your position here. You seem to reference that you believe that the Word of God is complete, yet you also mention that there are certain subjects that scripture is not clear about. I guess that my understanding of what constitutes "complete" would be that the bible would contain the totality of all divine truth that may be potentially known in all the universe. Yet, I don't believe that this is the case with the written Word of God. The only "completeness" that I directly notice with the written scriptures is the completeness of the gospel message of eternal salvation. Namely, the bible is complete insofar as it contains the full message of the word and work of God's love and power unto eternal salvation, as authored and effected through Christ. However, in reference to most any other doctrine, I find the bible to be rather lacking. Perhaps I'll turn to commentaries to discover other matters beyond the gospel of salvation. - Now as to what information that the bible may lack, I do not necessarily believe that the door is closed. What is for Paul? Nor do I believe that Paul was restricted from uttering his extra-biblical revelations via some form of mandate. Rather, no words in mortal tongue could adequately express the grand revelations that he had experienced, without otherwise utilizing sorely diluted parables. Further, extra-biblical revelations (namely, those revelations beyond the message of the gospel of salvation) are indeed restricted from being added to the bible texts in any way. The written texts should never ever be tampered with, as per the curses promised in the book of Revelation. However, true extra-biblical revelations need never augment the canonized texts in any way. Many were likely even taught verbally in ancient bible times, whilst others were written without the tampering of bible texts. ---- Boasting is necessary, though it is not profitable; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago--whether in the body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know, God knows--such a man was caught up to the third heaven. And I know how such a man--whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows-- was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which a man is not permitted to speak. (2 Corinthians 12:1-4 NAS95) I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are written in this book. (Revelation 22:18-19 NAS95) RS |
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346 | Does God judge nations directly? | Obad 1:2 | Reighnskye | 130848 | ||
Doc, I believe that you really offer quite an apt analogy. Again, I would greatly reinforce the idea that much of the symbolism presented in the scripture may actually be merely a veil for greater metaphysical (or supernatural) realities. Various of these metaphysical (or supernatural) realities may also have physical manifestations and some not. Further, the physical manifestations (of these metaphysical realities) may have occured in the past or may yet occur in the future. Hence, the supernatural manifestations of miracle workers documented in the scripture likely occurred in the past, whilst the eschatological manifestations may likely yet occur in the future. I've never myself seen a person resurrected from the dead (as Lazarus was), nor have I ascended directly into the heavens before the throne of God (as Isaiah did), but who am I to say that these things don't exist. And I am much more prone to accept the testimonies of miracle workers that have walked the earth as opposed to a score of common-day theologians. ---- "In Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and *saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom. "And he cried out and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus so that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue, for I am in agony in this flame.' "But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that during your life you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus bad things; but now he is being comforted here, and you are in agony. 'And besides all this, between us and you there is a great chasm fixed, so that those who wish to come over from here to you will not be able, and that none may cross over from there to us.' (Luke 16:23-26 NAS95) RS |
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347 | Does God judge nations directly? | Obad 1:2 | Reighnskye | 130847 | ||
Doc, I find that often when the text does not lend itself to clear identification on what is literal and what is symbolic, that often both may be somewhat true for any particular verse. Much of the symbolism in the bible (such as the parable of the rich man and the poor man) I will actually tend to view moreso as metaphysical realites versus mere symbolism, whether they be physical or not. Hence, I do not personally think so much in terms of literal versus symbolic when I might read any particular verse. Rather, I may think in terms of physical realities and/or metaphysical realities. This basically means that most everything, in the book of Revelation, I would consider to be metaphysical realities. In other words, that these are literal events that have occurred and/or will yet occur in the supernatural realm of spirits. And many of them being current metaphysical realites, they also have a potential to manifest themselves physically to some degree or another in our literal future. Although we do not necessarily see dragons, beasts, angels and frog-like demons in our literal physical reality, this does not mean that they do not exist in a more metaphysical supernatural dimension of spirits. Is this all too deep? I believe that the bible delves quite deeply into the supernatural realms. ---- "In Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and *saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom. "And he cried out and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus so that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue, for I am in agony in this flame.' "But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that during your life you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus bad things; but now he is being comforted here, and you are in agony. 'And besides all this, between us and you there is a great chasm fixed, so that those who wish to come over from here to you will not be able, and that none may cross over from there to us.' (Luke 16:23-26 NAS95) RS |
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348 | Does God judge nations directly? | Obad 1:2 | Reighnskye | 130846 | ||
Hank, I fully agree that to consider the bible as being almost completely symbolic in its substance would be a convoluted line of reasoning indeed. Unfortunately, many theologians have gone precisely this route. I personally view much of the symbolic imagery in the bible as being quite literal in a supernatural realm. And sometimes these supernatural literalisms may even extend themselves into the physical realm as well. Every verse of scripture, I believe, has both a literal tangible application in the physical realm available to us, and further originates from a very supernatural place. RS |
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349 | Visions through angelic messengers only? | Obad 1:1 | Reighnskye | 130845 | ||
Roger, You mention that the canonicity of the books of the bible are based upon the credentials of the individual authors, if I understand you correctly. However, it would appear to me that many books of the bible (especially in the OT) were quite hazy as to who the actual authors were. Also, there may even be extra-biblical books authored by actual bible authors that ended up being classified as mere psuedapigrapha. Which authors are you referring to that you would trust their credentials? |
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350 | Jesus Son of God ; God ; Spirit | Luke 8:28 | Reighnskye | 130844 | ||
This scripture unit had actually been quite instrumental in my own conversion. The lesser powers had indeed been evidenced to my senses directly, so I had no trouble believing in a higher spiritual authority that could subject them. These verses tell me that the title of Jesus as Son of God and Christ are more than simply earthly-originated titles. Jesus holds weight in the supernatural realm as well. | ||||||
351 | Should nations own land territories? | Obad 1:20 | Reighnskye | 130816 | ||
You reference that our founding fathers, theologians and philosophers before them based the reason for individual (and therefore group) property rights on the Eighth Commandment (of the Ten Commandments) of the Law of Moses. Assumedly, they believed that the Law of Moses still had some effect and influence on their lives. I guess I'm not quite clear here on how the Eighth Commandment ties into individual and/or group property rights. ---- "You shall not steal. (Exodus 20:15 NAS95) 'You shall not steal. (Deuteronomy 5:19 NAS95) |
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352 | Should nations own land territories? | Obad 1:20 | Reighnskye | 130813 | ||
So now if the nation of Israel was deeded land from the Tigrus to the Nile, during ancient Old Testament times, should they still possess that land today? And if so, then by what means? War? Or had this deed expired after the many times that ancient Israel had fallen away from God to serve other gods? |
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353 | How does God judge and who? | Obad 1:16 | Reighnskye | 130811 | ||
We clearly see here that often the recipients of God's wrath are composed of the assembly of the church. This particularly includes those members of the church who are more sinful and in need of greater pruning. In fact, the particular verses that you had provided seem to say that God kills some of the members of the church through various means. Such here constitutes examples of God's judgments upon the church. This therefore raises another question. Does God kill church members today as He did in the early apostolic church (as per your verse references)? Further, what biblically historical methods of killing seem to be the most predominant, when God kills church members? Medical conditions? Earthquakes? War? Lightning bolts? Fire from the sky, etc? ---- But a man must examine himself, and in so doing he is to eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks, eats and drinks judgment to himself if he does not judge the body rightly. For this reason many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep. But if we judged ourselves rightly, we would not be judged. But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world. (1 Corinthians 11:28-32 NAS95) If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death; I do not say that he should make request for this. All unrighteousness is sin, and there is a sin not leading to death. (1 John 5:16-17 NAS95) But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife's full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land? "While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God." And as he heard these words, Ananias fell down and breathed his last; and great fear came over all who heard of it. The young men got up and covered him up, and after carrying him out, they buried him. Now there elapsed an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. And Peter responded to her, "Tell me whether you sold the land for such and such a price?" And she said, "Yes, that was the price." Then Peter said to her, "Why is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out as well." And immediately she fell at his feet and breathed her last, and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. And great fear came over the whole church, and over all who heard of these things. (Acts 5:1-11 NAS95) |
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354 | Does God judge nations directly? | Obad 1:2 | Reighnskye | 130703 | ||
DocTrinsograce: I value every person's perspective on the bible really, especially if they study it fervently. Intrinsic perhaps with the belief of a literal millennial reign of Christ would also be the idea of a literal physical and bodily return of Christ to this earth. Similar also to Christ's literal resurrection of the dead. (As opposed to symbolical). Indeed, the first three chapters of the book of Genesis are very similar in writing style to the book of revelation. This similarity stands out with the depictions in each book (Genesis and Revelation) of a Tree of Life that was once in the Garden of Eden and then resurfaces in the New Jerusalem, which descends from heaven to earth. I might ask what exactly in the bible should we take literally versus symbolically? The millennial reign of Christ? The Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden or the heavenly New Jerusalem? The miracle healings of Christ and the bodily resurrections that He performed on others? The physical bodily resurrection of Christ Himself? The ascension into heaven and therefore bodily return of Christ? I suggest that each of these things are intricately interrelated. But are they physically literal or merely symbolic? I suppose if we had the power to make our dreams into physical realities with mere thought, like immortals probably do, we could manifest many of these things ourselves. But alas, we are mortals and will likely remain so, as the majority of our fallen species ever has. What do we know of such wonders, but what we read? |
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355 | How will the Day of the Lord appear? | Obad 1:15 | Reighnskye | 130700 | ||
So on the Day of the Lord, the whole earth is going to dissolve with intense heat? Does this event occur before, during or after Christ's millennial reign? ---- 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. Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will melt with intense heat! But according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells. (2 Peter 3:10-13 NAS95) |
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356 | How will the Day of the Lord appear? | Obad 1:15 | Reighnskye | 130699 | ||
I'll work on picking up a nice lexicon. Thanx. I once had a copy of the NASB Greek/Hebrew Key Study Bible by Zodiates, which gave the primary strong's numbers right within the bible verses there. | ||||||
357 | Does God author the death of nations? | Obad 1:9 | Reighnskye | 130697 | ||
Here is another rephrasing of my question. Does God ever inspire war, either in ancient times or today? Or even in time future? ---- For many fell slain, because the war was of God. And they settled in their place until the exile. (1 Chronicles 5:22 NAS95) ---- I could not find the 1 Kings 19:35 reference that you had suggested, insofar as the chapter lacks that many verses. |
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358 | Does God plunge mortals into ignorance? | Obad 1:8 | Reighnskye | 130695 | ||
When mortals changed the truth of God into a lie, thereby falling into the darkness of ignorance, was it before hearing the gospel or afterwards? Or were we simply rejecting the Law of Moses, as opposed to the Gospel of Christ? ---- Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. (Romans 1:24-25 NAS95) |
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359 | Does God plunge mortals into ignorance? | Obad 1:8 | Reighnskye | 130694 | ||
If we possess the knowledge of good and evil as you say, (by which we are held accountable for our choice to accept or deny Christ), then from where does this knowledge originate? And how is it relayed? Can a mortal, unenlightened by the divine revelations of God, truly discern between good and evil? Due to the inherent failings of human conscience, the Law of Moses was necessitated. ---- Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! (Isaiah 5:20 NAS95) |
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360 | Are mortals altogether ignorant? | Obad 1:7 | Reighnskye | 130692 | ||
Indeed, the Holy Spirit often works upon the consciences of human beings, but are not people's consciences often rather skewed and unreliable for purposes of ascertaining God's moral will? People often call good evil and evil good. I suggest that our own human conscience is an insufficient barometer to judge how morally well that we're doing, apart from the active presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives (which not all have). For example, there are murderers who lack any sensation of conscience when they do wrong, due to their profusely hardened state, often originating in childhood. Still other people are overly-sensitive in conscience, and will condemn a person for having a glass of wine or wearing the wrong clothes to church. Again, we may call good evil or evil good. Are there not those who don't know enough to do good, if only due to the state of their own skewed conscience? Does not the sinner require the Law of Moses (lacking the conviction of the Holy Spirit) to restrain the sinful passions, when human conscience falls short? ---- For when Gentiles who do not have the Law do instinctively the things of the Law, these, not having the Law, are a law to themselves, in that they show the work of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness and their thoughts alternately accusing or else defending them, (Romans 2:14-15 NAS95) Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin. (James 4:17 NAS95) |
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