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341 | Do you forgive Judas? | John 13:11 | Robert Nicholson | 43349 | ||
Dear brother Ray: Thank you for your kind response. I agree with the principle of scripture that "the Lord knoweth them that are his". I did not intend to set myself up as judge of Judas, but rather give my observations as seen in the scripture. I agree that the sacrifice of Christ was for all but according to Romans 3:22 it is "upon all them that believe". I believe that before the cross there were many who rejected Christ as seen in many of the religious leaders of the day. "He came unto his own but his own received him not, but as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God even to them that believe on his name" John 1:11-12 It is interesting that the scripture gives us detail about Judas. He was a privileged man called by the Lord Jesus as a disciple. He was a thief John 12:6. He was indwelt by satan in the end Luke 22:13, John 13:27. As you have rightly pointed out, Judas was no different from any other sinner, all of these sins could have been forgiven because there is forgiveness in Christ for all who will accept him as saviour. However, as in the case of Israel the Lord Jesus mourns over their rejection of him even though he had offered himself to them Matt:23:37 and pronounces their judgment "because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation" Luke 19:44. The reason I refer to these scriptures is that it appears that people of privilege have a time of visitation and that if they slight the privilege they may miss the blessing. In John 17:12 we read the words of the Lord Jesus as he prays to his father "While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled." I believe the son of perdition is in reference to Judas. Ray I believe we can accept the words of John 3:36 which you have referred to "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him" Upon Calvary's cross Christ died for the sins of the whole world and offers forgiveness to all who will rest in his finished work. The sad reality is that many refuse this forgiveness and remain unforgiven. The example of Judas does not give me joy, but rather a deep sense of sadness when we consider that others are following the same path in that other things are more important than Christ. God bless you Robert |
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342 | eternal security | 1 John 5:11 | Robert Nicholson | 43206 | ||
dear farout: I rejoice in the truth of eternal security. However, we know that Christians can not live in sinless perfection as long as we have to contend with the World, the flesh and the devil. Nevertheless, it should be our exercise before the Lord that we would allow his Spirit to give us wisdom and strength to avoid the pollutions of the world. I know from my own experience that a Christian can get cold and away from the Lord. Yet deep down in my soul I always had a sense of his presence and conviction for those things which were not pleasing to himself. Peter is a good example of one who denied the Lord as he sat afraid at the worlds fire. However, when the Lord looked on him, that look melted Peter,s heart and he wept in bitterly in repentance. We know that Peter went on to be a great soldier of the cross and in contrast to the man who was once afraid of being associated with Christ; he was horribly martyred for the sake of the one he loved. I agree with you last paragraph. We must rest on what God in his word declares and not become obsessed with our own subjective opinions or feelings. I love the words of an old hymn: "On Christ salavation rests secure, The rock of ages must endure, Nor can the faith be overthrown Which rests upon the living stone! Praise his precious name Robert |
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343 | eternal security | 1 John 5:11 | Robert Nicholson | 43062 | ||
Dear Scribe: I agree with most of your post. However, I believe that eternal life is exactly that, "eternal". We have many promises in scripture which teach us that when we as a lost sinner are brought to Christ by the Holy Spirit, that when we rest, believe, or trust in him "we have everlasting life" We are born from above and indwelt or sealed by the Spirit of promise. Your question regarding the security of a professing Christian who carries on in serious moral sin without out apparent guilt of repentance would suggest to me that he does not have the Spirit of God dwelling in him. As you have stated we can fall into sin, but if we are born from above we cannot rest there. The point which you have made between the accidental sin of a Christian and the wilful sin of a Christian pose an important point. A Christian who is indwelt by the Spirit of God will produce certain fruit in their lives. If indeed their lives are addicted to sin, we would question the reality of their Christian profession. Do you not think that when we are saved: a) we are forgiven and delivered from the penalty of sin. b) That by his Spirit God gives us power to be preserved daily from sin. d) That eventually, we will be delivered from the presence of sin when Christ comes. Robert |
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344 | Moses killed why was he still choosen to | Acts 9:15 | Robert Nicholson | 43059 | ||
Dear Sassy: Moses is an excellent example of the grace of God. Moses was banished from Eygpt into the desert, it was here that God choose to reveal himself to him. Why did he pick Moses? It was God's sovereign choice which we cannot question. All humans since the fall are undeserving of God's love or his grace. Indeed, we deserved to be lost forever. Why did he love lost sinners and by his grace send his son to die on the Cross? Why has he revealled himself to millions through his son? Because this was his sovereign choice. God's grace is amazing! Peace Robert |
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345 | Does Paul's writings be teach us more..? | Acts 9:15 | Robert Nicholson | 43057 | ||
Dear James: I believe that from Acts 9:15 we see that Saul of Tarsus who became Paul "was a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings and the children of Israel" V15 Truth from God has always been progressive. In the case of the church age brought in by Christ at Calvarys cross, we find that after his resurrection there is much which his apostles must learn. Hence, the promise of the Holy Spirit "who would lead them into all truth." It was Paul,s privilege to impart much of the doctrine which applies to the new testament church and to individual Christians as to their place and responsibility in Christ. Paul was led by the Spirit of God and taught by Christ himself as found in 1 Cor. 11:23. Although Paul was not present at the last supper, we find that he is putting in order the Lord's supper. We find that some things Paul gives by commandment, whereas in other cases he speaks by permission and gives his own mind on certain issues. I believe in the inspiration of all scripture and would not place the writings of Paul above the writings of the other apostles who were also Spirit taught. I am not sure of what you mean by missing the point. Peace Robert Nicholson |
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346 | WHO WROTE THE BOOK OF Ecclesiates | Eccl 1:1 | Robert Nicholson | 43009 | ||
Dear drillmill We read in Ecc. 1:1 "The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem" and in v12 "I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem" I believe Solomon is the author under the power of the Holy Spirit. In this book we read that even the best that natural man can do apart from God is futile and empty. Robert |
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347 | hair is her glory | 1 Cor 11:15 | Robert Nicholson | 42998 | ||
Dear Pajoyla: I think the main scripture is found in 1 Corintians 11:15. In this chapter the topic is headship. It is also pointed out that a man should have short hair; "But if a woman have long hair it is a glory to her" Robert |
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348 | hair is her glory | 1 Cor 11:15 | Robert Nicholson | 42995 | ||
Dear Pajoyla: I think the main scripture is found in 1 Corintians 11:15. In this chapter the topic is headship. It is also pointed out that a man should have short hair; "But if a woman have long hair it is a glory to her" Robert |
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349 | hair is her glory | 1 Cor 11:15 | Robert Nicholson | 42994 | ||
Dear Pajoyla: I think the main scripture is found in 1 Corintians 11:15. In this chapter the topic is headship. It is also pointed out that a man should have short hair; "But if a woman have long hair it is a glory to her" Robert |
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350 | How can God let us go through pain? | 1 Pet 2:24 | Robert Nicholson | 42866 | ||
I believe there are two types of suffering a Christian can experience. 1. Suffering which is the consequences of our own choice. For example if I smoke and end up with heart disease of lung cancer I can hardly blame God. If I abuse alcohol, I cannot blame God for the turmoil in my life, within my family or the cirrosis of my liver. If I insist on driving beyond the laws of the land I cannot blame God if I suffer loss, injury or death of loved ones who ride with me. 2. However, I believe that God allows trials in our lives which shape us into what we are today. He wants us to be changed into the image of our Lord Jesus. Paul is a good example of one who suffered. In 2 Cor. 12:7 we read that he was given a "thorn" in the flesh lest he be exalted with pride. He asked the Lord 3 times to take it away. His answer from God was "My Grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness" 2 Cor.12:9 Many trials in our lives bring about empathy within us and allow us to be a blessing to others going through a similar trial. I can speak from experience that if we do not set priorities in our lives with Christ in first place, that because he loves us he will bring about circumstances which eventually bring us closer to himself. The comfort we have is found in 1 Cor. 10:13 "There is no temptation (trial) taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted (tested) above that ye are able; but with the temptation also make a way to escape , that you may be able to bear it" I believe that he scriptures make it clear that when we pray even for healing it should always be "if the Lord will". We have no right to always assume that it is the Lord's will for a person to be healed, in fact it may be God's plan in the case of a Christian to take him/her home. Peace Robert |
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351 | Do you forgive Judas? | John 13:11 | Robert Nicholson | 42855 | ||
Dear Myah: I respectfully disagree that Judas will be part of the 12 who will judge the 12 tribes of Israel. Judas died unforgiven. Judas made a choice and that choice was to sell the Lord Jesus thinking that silver was more precious than the Son of God. Judas did not appreciate who Jesus was even though he had heard his words and saw his mighty miracles. One would think that such a testimony would have convinced anyone as close as Judas to accept Jesus as the Son of God. In Matthew 26 Jesus says "Woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born." Matt. 26:25 Even at this point Judas asked question "Is it I" somehow thinking that Jesus did not know the choice he had already made. Even with this warning Judas did not change his mind or repent of his deed. He is an example of an apostate, one who has been near the truth, saw evidence of the truth and yet, turned against it. Judas was a privileged man, who in the end kissed the door of heaven and then went into a lost hell. We read in Acts of his suicide, and what the prophets had written of him "For it is written in the book of the Psalms, let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein; and his overseership let another take" Acts 1:20 It was at that time that Matthias was chosen to take the overseership of Judas. Judas is an example of one who knew about Jesus, but turned against him making a choice to betray him which was the ultimate sin of unbelief. Where is Judas? I would ask where are all unbelievers who have turned against the strivings of the Spirit of God in grace and have died in their sins? God bless you Robert Nicholson |
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352 | Do we die or do we sleep | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 42852 | ||
Job asked these questions "man dieth and wasteth away; Yea man giveth up the ghost and Where is he?" Job 14:10 In V 14 he asks "If a man die shall he live (again)? In 2 Corinthians 5:8 that at (physical) death we are "absent from the body and present with the Lord" The scriptures usually refer to the physical death of a Christian as being asleep. In 1 Thess. 4: 14-18 we are assured of their resurrection. To be present with the Lord has the sense of a conscious knowledge of him. The souls of the martyred in Rev. 6:10 are crying for justice. In other words they are aware of what is going. Stephen at his martyrdom was given a view of an open heaven with "Jesus standing on the right hand of God" Acts 7:56. It would appear that he saw his heavenly welcome as he fell asleep in Christ. In addition, when we read of accounts of other more recent martyrs, that as they approached their death they seemed to be given strength by the Holy Spirit and appeared to transcend the horrible pain as they went to meet their saviour. The Lord Jesus in Luke 16: 19-30 speaks of two men in life and two men in death. One is comforted and the other is tormented. There is no sense in this account that they are unconscious. Just a few thoughts Robert Nicholson |
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353 | death from obediance to god suicide | Phil 2:30 | Robert Nicholson | 41603 | ||
Kikakiki: In the early days of the church and even today, many people have lost their lives for the sake of the gospel. In Philippians 2 we read of a man called Epaphroditus who Paul is commending "Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation. Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me." V. 29-30 Paul knew that he would be martyered for the gospel and he could say "I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand" 2 Timothy 4:6 In this verse Paul is likening his martyerdom as an offering or sacrifice to God. The Lord Jesus knew that he would be crucified and yet he headed to Jerusalem in obedient to his father's will. Could you give an example of what you are referring to? Peace Robert |
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354 | Did Noah ask ? | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 41598 | ||
Conlan: In Genesis we do not read of Noah asking or pleading anyone to enter the ark. However, we do know that the Spirit of God was dealing with them. "And the Lord said, my Spirit shall not always strive with man..." Gen. 6:3 However, we read in Hebrews that "By faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith" Heb.11:7 Noah's testimony of faith in building an ark on dry land in obedience to God was a message that warned the world of judgement to come. In 2 Peter 2:5 we read that Noah was "a preacher of righteousness" It would appear that Noah's faith in God shown by his obedience was God's way of speaking to the people of his day. Would you not think that even today, an obedient Christian who lives for Christ is one of the most powerful messages in showing Christ to unbelievers. God was the one who called and said to Noah "come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation" Gen. 7:1 Robert |
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355 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 41390 | ||
Brother Joe: I agree that the terms which you have mentioned may not appear in a word search. However, I think that the meaning of each can be found in the scriptures. Trinity: In the scriptures we read of the "Godhead" (Acts 17:29)(Romans 1:20)(Colossians 2:9) which we see in 3 persons: God the Father, God the son and God the Holy Spirit. An example of this is found in Matthew 3:16-17 When Jesus was baptised: the Spirit of God descended and rested upon Jesus, the father called out of heaven "this is my well beloved Son in whom I am well pleased". Susitutionary Atonement: This is just a fancy term for "he took my place". A coupe of scriptures which show us this truth include: a) 2 Corinthians 5:21 "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." b) 1 Peter 3:18 "For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit" Joe in the first example we see that Christ was made sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God through him. In the second example, it is the Just for the Unjust. When Christ died on the cross he offered himself as a sacrifice unto to God on our behalf. God punished him in our stead. When we accept this fact by faith we are forgiven. Deity of Christ: This simply means he is God. There are many verses to support this: a) Hebrews 1:3 "Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high" "Who being" this term means who was, who is and who will always be. b) John 1:3 " In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. It is in this verse that we find that the Word is was God and the Word is God in fact he is the creator of all things. And yet we find in Verse 14 that "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." Here we find that the eternal Word is Christ. He was made flesh at his incarnation. See Philippians 2:5-11 Second Coming: Hebrews 9:28 "So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation". We have his coming in 1 Cor. 15:51-53 and in 1 Thess. 4: "15-18. for those who are his. In 2 Peter 3:4 we find that "his coming" is referred to by mockers who say "Where is the promise of his coming?" His first coming was as the meek and lowly Jesus. When he comes again he will come in Power and glory. See 2 Thess. 1:7-10. Once saved always saved? Your original question. I believe that God's Word is true and that it can give us assurance that we are born again. In John 3:16 "that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" The words eternal and everlasting do not allow for the idea of something which is temporary. May God bless you Robert |
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356 | Crusifiction of Christ | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 41384 | ||
Greg: I did not intend to belittle your interest in the cross. I agree that that the details and trival points are interesting. I am not "mad and crinkling my nose" at your discussion. Peace in his name Robert Nicholson |
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357 | why would god want blood not fruit | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 41265 | ||
Phebe: When Adam and Eve sinned they become separated from God and hid from him and covered their nakedness with leaves. We find however, that God clothed them in the skins of animals. From this time onward every animal sacrifice which was offered for sin is a picture or type of the Lord Jesus Christ who would put away sin by the sacrifice of himself on the cross. The people who offered the sacrifice were demonstrating to God their faith in him as they looked forward to the coming redeemer who is Christ. Why blood? The shedding of the blood showed that an innocent life was given to cover the sin of guilty man. A life was given to spare the life of the guilty. Peter writes "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:" (1 Peter 1:18-19) Jesus was the innocent one who gave his life on the cross in the guilty sinner's place. He died that we who were dead in sin might live through faith in his finished work. God bless Robert |
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358 | im a belever how do i know if im possess | 1 John 4:4 | Robert Nicholson | 41262 | ||
Phebe: When we trust Christ as our saviour, we are born from above by his Spirit who comes to live within us. That is why I referred you to 1 John 4:4 where it tell us "greater is he that is in you (Holy Spirit) than he that is in the world. (satan and his helpers) Demons will not dwell where Christ dwells. We can see this demonstrated in Matthew 8 when Jesus cast out the demons from the man of Gadara "they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?"(Matt. 8:29) There are evil forces in the world, but the Lord Jesus has given us the victory to overcome them. My advice is to prayfully read John's Gospel and get to know the Lord Jesus better, let him fill your heart with love and hope. Pray to him and ask for deliverance for the fears which you may have within. May God bless you in your life. Robert |
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359 | Does Mary call Jesus her savior? | Luke 1:47 | Robert Nicholson | 41260 | ||
Greetings spatn1212 I believe that Luke 1:47 and is best understood within the context of the whole chapter. Peace Robert |
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360 | Can fallen spirit filled saints repent? | 1 John 5:13 | Robert Nicholson | 41258 | ||
Doggiegrace: I do not believe that a person who is "in Christ" by being born again can ever be lost eternally and that even if they fall, the father is always willing to forgive us and restore us into full fellowship with him. This is underlined by Paul in Romans 8:33-39 "33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." In John 10: 28 Jesus said "I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand" Regarding the sinning saint. In 1 John 1:8 "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In Hebrews 6 1-8 we read of apostates and how that after they have been given light, they have turned from it. I do not believe these people were ever born again. In contrast to the apostates of v 1-8 in verse 9 it is written "But, beloved we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation..." I realize that this topic is seen from other views. peace in his name Robert |
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