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381 | Are Christians under the Mosaic law? | John 1:17 | retxar | 19879 | ||
NO! Gal 4:7 Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Thank you Jesus! retxar |
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382 | Does it take away sins or not? | Lev 16:34 | retxar | 19807 | ||
The Old Covenant was only valid because it was a shadow of the New Covenant. (Joh1:17, Col2:17 Heb8:5, Heb9:9, Heb10:1) When the substance of the Old Covenant was revealed, (which is Jesus Col2:17), the shadow was no longer needed. Example: A 20 dollar bill is only worth 20 dollars because of the gold it represents. If the government distributed the gold as a replacement for the paper, the requirement of anyone redeeming my piece of paper that had “20 dollars” printed on it would no longer be valid. The shadow would have been fulfilled because the real thing (the gold) would have been revealed. Even tho the old 20 dollar bill still had “legal tender” printed on it, it would no longer be valid, because the real thing would have replaced it. Jesus Saves!, retxar |
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383 | Mark 1:6 ? | 2 Kin 1:8 | retxar | 19674 | ||
There’s nothing mysterious about Mar 1:6. It’s just a description of what John wore and what he ate. The way John lived was just a reflection of a man that preached Jesus, and not himself. John the Baptist and Elijah had the same appearance, personality, characteristics, and message. 2Ki 1:8 So they answered him, "A hairy man wearing a leather belt around his waist." And he said, "It is Elijah the Tishbite." Both Elijah and John boldly called the Jews to repentance. They were God pleasers, not man pleasers. Preach Jesus! retxar |
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384 | The 'Kosmos' in 1 John | 1 John 2:2 | retxar | 19592 | ||
Hi Joe, Quick question. I claim neither Arminians or Calvinism. I don't want to get things cranked back up here, but I's just got ta know. If the Reformed teaching upholds the view that individuals can only die in their sins, because they are not atoned for, how does it explain Jesus extending forgiveness, personally, to the "non-elect", when no forgiveness was available? (i.e. Mat 19:21, Mar 10:21, Luke 18:22, Luke 23:34). How could Jesus say their sins could be forgiven and they could inherit eternal life, if what He was saying was not actually true and there sins were not atoned for? Thanks bro, retxar |
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385 | Only seal and horse in same verse Rev6:5 | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 19526 | ||
You may think this is just a bunch of bull. But “BUNCH OF BULL” has 11 letters, so “YOU ARE WRONG”! (11 letters BTW)! “MARK MY WORDS”, You can run, but “YOU CAN’T HIDE”! GOD BLESS YOU (11 again) (“SEE, I TOLD YOU”) 1Tim 4:7 But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. Jesus saves! retxar |
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386 | Does Mark 7:19 contradict Acts 15:29? | Mark 7:19 | retxar | 19155 | ||
No contradiction exist at all between Mark 7:19 and Acts 15:29. In Mark Jesus said it’s not what goes into ones mouth that defiles them, but what comes out of one’s mouth that defiles because that is where all evil originates and the thing coming out of ones mouth is a reflection of what is in their heart. The scripture in Acts simple says for the Gentile believers to abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. The instructions to the Gentile believers in Acts has nothing to with themselves being defiled, but rather assured harmony between the new Gentile believers who lived and worshiped with new Jewish believers. The letter sent to the Gentiles in Acts 15:23-29 was a result of the meeting of the apostles and elders in Jerusalem to address the problem the believing Pharisees were causing by demanding that the Gentiles be bound by Mosaic Law (Acts 15:5-6). The four things the apostles decided would be a good idea for the Gentiles to observe had nothing to do with their own defilement, as Jesus was addressing in Mark7:19, but was simple to protect the Gentile believers witness among their Jewish neighbors. The letter sent to the Gentiles said they would “do well” (commanded?) if they abstained from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled and from sexual immorality. Three of these were addressing the eating habits of Gentile Christians. The Gentiles were not bound to the ceremonial Levitical Law (1Co 8:8), but they were not to use their liberty to be a stumbling block to there Jewish neighbors either (1Co 8:9). If they abused their liberty they would be sinning against their brethren, and thus, would be sinning against Jesus (1Co 8:12). I think the instruction for the Gentile Christians to abstain from sexual immorality here does not mean the common acts of fornication, as this was recognized as wrong by all Christians. This was instructions for the Gentiles to observe certain marriage regulations spelled out in the Levitical Law which prohibited marriages between relatives. This was something most Gentiles of that time thought little of. The Gentile believers here were simply asked to give up some of their "rights" as a display of their love for their Jewish brethren. Read 1Co 8, that will help put this in perspective. I hope this helps, and doesn’t seem like too much “smoke and mirrors”, but the straight forward answer you were looking for. Later Bro! Jesus Saves! retxar |
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387 | Luke 4:18:19 and Isaiah 61:1-2a | Luke 4:18 | retxar | 19096 | ||
Thanks Nolan, You have confirmed for me exactly what I had shared with another brother elsewhere a while back. His interpretation of “God's Word enduring forever” is that it has to remain in tact, word for word, jot for jot, tittle for tittle (he was KJO), otherwise it cannot claim the title as “God’s Word”. I gave him this example in Luke to show him that Jesus did not share the same view as he did, because what Jesus read was only perfect in the since that the message God originally inspired was conveyed exactly as God intended. Jesus confirmed the actual words of the translation when he said “This day is this scripture fulfilled IN YOUR EARS” (Luke 4:21 KJV), even tho it was not a word for word translation of Isaiah. This left him searching for answers, because it did not exactly fit with his KJO position. I pray that the Holy Spirit will be allowed to work in this situation. Thank you for being the other “witness” I needed to confirm what I felt the Holy Spirit had revealed to me to share with this brother. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established (2Co 13:1b). Thanks, retxar |
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388 | Luke 4:18:19 and Isaiah 61:1-2a | Not Specified | retxar | 19066 | ||
In Luke 4:18-19 Luke records Jesus reading Isaiah 61:1-2a in the temple. The words Luke recorded here are not word for word the same as Isaiah reads in our English translations, tho the meaning is the same. Is this because the translation that Jesus read from was different than our English translations? Or is it different for another reason? Thanks, retxar |
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389 | Luke 4:18:19 and Isaiah 61:1-2a | Luke 4:18 | retxar | 19068 | ||
In Luke 4:18-19 Luke records Jesus reading Isaiah 61:1-2a in the temple. The words Luke recorded here are not word for word the same as Isaiah reads in our English translations, tho the meaning is the same. Is this because the translation that Jesus read from was different than our English translations? Or is it different for another reason? Thanks, retxar |
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390 | Rebaptism Okay? | NT general Archive 1 | retxar | 18868 | ||
I know of no Scripture that would prohibit re-baptism. Paul re-baptized the 12 disciples at Ephesus in Acts 19. These disciples probably came to believe under the teaching of Apollos when he came to Ephesus (Act 18:24). Contrary to the belief of some, they were, from all indications, Christians when they were baptized the first time. I know of no Scripture where non-believers were ever referred to as “disciples”. Paul re-baptized these believers because they had a fuller meaning of who Jesus was. We don’t know if they were re-baptized at their request, or Paul’s encouragement, just that it happened and it was OK. Maybe your friend has similar circumstances? Personally, I would encourage your friend to seek Gods guidance, and if she feels she needs to be re-baptized, I would support her decision to do so. God Bless, retxar |
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391 | When was Saul of Tarsus saved? | Heb 9:22 | retxar | 18765 | ||
I guess they get around it by ignoring all the decisive Scripture that plainly says water baptism is not a salvation requirement, and by using a few verses that COULD be made to mean it is required, if there were not so much overwhelming Scriptural evidence that says otherwise. Just because a verse has water baptism listed along with grace thru faith, does not make water baptism a requirement. Mar 16:16 does not say belief AND baptism are required for salvation. It simply says "He who believes and is baptized will be saved”. It could have also said believes and is baptized, and preaches, and teaches, and witnesses, and goes to church on Sunday. What did I add that would have disqualified someone from being saved? Nothing! The second part of that verse tells us what CANNOT be left out; “but he who does not believe will be condemned”. Mar 16:16 is actually strong scriptural evidence that water baptism is NOT a salvation requirement. If you insist that Mar 16:16 is saying water baptism is required for salvation, then you must also accept ALL the signs spoken of in the next two verses as requirements that must follow ALL believers who are truly saved. Is that your position? I, like you, will take Jesus at His Word. What about the Gentiles who Paul was called to preach the Gospel to? (1Co 1:17) Would he not have also been called to baptism them, if baptism was required for salvation? What about the Gentiles who believed and were filled with the Holy Spirit in Acts 10? How could the Jews have ever questioned water baptism if they thought it was a salvation requirement? The Jews did not doubt that God saved Gentiles (Acts 10:34-35), only if they were to be baptized. How in the world can one explain this away? Repentance means “A complete reversal of one's attitude and values, i.e. a turning toward God”. Repentance is an inevitable result of salvation. How is it possible to turn to Jesus without turning from sin? It can happen no other way! Immediately before Saul's encounter with Jesus, he was persecuting Christians (Act 9:1-2). After the encounter he had a complete reversal of his attitude and values, did he not? To say Saul did not repent is simply not true. Eph 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, NOT OF WORKS, lest anyone should boast. Salvation is by grace thru faith, baptism is by obedience thru works. Salvation is NOT OF WORKS, least anyone should boast. retxar |
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392 | When was Saul of Tarsus saved? | Heb 9:22 | retxar | 18643 | ||
See my question to DLD How can anyone get around all the scripture about salvation that doesn’t mention water baptism at all? (Mat10:32, Luk12:8, Joh1:12, Joh3:16, Luk 7:47, Luk 7:48, Luk 7:50, Act 4:12, Act 10:43, Act 13:39, Act 15:7, Act 15:8, Act 15:9, Act 15:11, Rom10:9, Rom10:10, Gal 3:14, Eph 2:8, Phi 3:9, 1Jo 2:23, 1Jo 4:2, 1Jo 4:15, 1Jo 5:1 etc, etc, etc) |
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393 | When was Saul of Tarsus saved? | Heb 9:22 | retxar | 18302 | ||
OK. I think you got a bite here! Good fishing, my friend! Eph 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. Our redemption, forgiveness, and salvation is thru what Jesus did on the cross, not what we do in the water. Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Eph 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. Salvation is by grace thru faith. Water baptism is obedience thru works, not grace thru faith. Regardless of the “when”, the “how” of Paul’s salvation was exactly as you said yourself when you quoted Paul and Silas’s words to the jailer, "believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved." With Paul or anyone else, salvation comes the same way. Paul believed on the Lord Jesus Christ and he was saved, period. How can anyone get around all the scripture about salvation that doesn’t mention water baptism at all? (Mat10:32, Luk12:8, Joh1:12, Joh3:16, Luk 7:47, Luk 7:48, Luk 7:50, Act 4:12, Act 10:43, Act 13:39, Act 15:7, Act 15:8, Act 15:9, Act 15:11, Rom10:9, Rom10:10, Gal 3:14, Eph 2:8, Phi 3:9, 1Jo 2:23, 1Jo 4:2, 1Jo 4:15, 1Jo 5:1 etc, etc, etc) Balance scripture with scripture. Just because water baptism is mentioned along with grace thru faith, does not mean it is a salvation requirement. Study Peter’s sermon to the Gentiles at Cornelius’ house (Acts 10:34-43). Look at verse 43; ...“through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.” Peter declares salvation to “whosoever believes”, no mention of water baptism at all. In fact water baptism was apparently thought to be only for the Jews up until this point, by what Peter said in verse 47. No doubt many Gentiles had received salvation since Pentecost (8 years prior). The Jewish believers who came with Peter were not surprised at God saving the Gentiles, but that God poured out the Holy Spirit upon the Gentiles in the same manner as He poured out the Holy Spirit on the Jews at Pentecost. It wasn’t until then that water baptism was considered for the Gentiles, but salvation was accepted to be for every nation (Act 10:35). In Christ Jesus, retxar |
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394 | When was Saul of Tarsus saved? | Heb 9:22 | retxar | 18199 | ||
Act 9:4 Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?" Act 9:5 And he said, "Who are You, Lord?" Then the Lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads." Act 9:6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do You want me to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." (NKJV) Jesus confronts Saul. Saul perceives God’s presence. Jesus identifies Himself. Saul confess Jesus as Lord and thus confession in made unto salvation at that moment and Saul is saved (Romans 10:9-10). Jesus Saves!!, retxar PS. I know my analyses here only works with the NKJV scripture I have quoted. I know it won’t work using the NASB. However, the NKJV has the correct reading here for Acts 9:5-6 based on Paul’s testimony in Acts 22:10 and Acts 26:14. |
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395 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 18088 | ||
I won't repeat what I have already said about baptisms (notice the “s” on the end, i.e. Heb 6:2). When I balance scripture with scripture, the "one baptism" theory just does not “hold water” with me. Of coarse I haven’t looked at Mark 28:19 yet; maybe that would throw the balance the other way :-). The baptism with the Holy Spirit is a difficult subject only if we try to come up with a different definition than what Jesus told us plainly in Acts 1:5, described in Acts 1:8, and was first manifested in Acts 2:4. Nowhere does the Word suggest it was a one time event. Peter actually said the opposite in Act 2:17. Eph 4:1-7 is speaking of unity in the church thru the working of the Holy Spirit in each believer. We, as the body of Christ, have unity because of our common beliefs. Maybe we will never share the same views on baptism, but I am willing to bet the beliefs we share are greater than any potential differences we might have. What’a’ya think? | ||||||
396 | What is the difference bet Hades Hell? | Rev 20:13 | retxar | 17832 | ||
Rev 20:14 Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. The “lake of fire” is Hell, so we can see here that Hades is not the same thing as Hell. However, they are not that much different. Think of Hades as the local jail where its residents stay until judgment comes to pass, waiting to be sentenced to Hell, which, in contrast, would be the State Penitentiary. retxar |
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397 | tongues: are there 2 kinds? | NT general Archive 1 | retxar | 17658 | ||
Thanks Hank, I love you, brother. List'n for the trumpet, retxar |
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398 | When was "In the Beginning" | Gen 1:1 | retxar | 17638 | ||
The world says "seeing is believing", God says "believing is seeing". Your friends "say" they need "proof" to believe and see God's glory in creation. That is not really true (Joh 12:37). If people needed "proof" for every thing they believed in, they would not even get out of bed! Jesus did not say that His glory would be revealed to the unbelieving in order for them to believe. Jesus said only those who believe, would see the glory of God (Joh 11:40). Jesus Lives! retxar |
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399 | tongues: are there 2 kinds? | NT general Archive 1 | retxar | 17619 | ||
Have you ever prayed, struggling to know, let alone put into words, what you wanted to say, and had no idea what you needed to pray? Well I think that is the meaning of the word "groaning" here. So, I can't see it as the Holy Spirit being the one doing the groaning. I see it as the person praying who is groaning, and the Holy Spirit interceeding. Look up at Rom 8:22; "the whole creation groans ". Look up at Rom 8:23 "we ourselves groan". So I think in context, in verse 26 we are still groaning, not the Holy Spirit. Just the way I see it, bro. In Christ Jesus, retxar |
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400 | tongues: are there 2 kinds? | NT general Archive 1 | retxar | 17605 | ||
Romans 8:26 tells us the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness, praying for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in our own words. This includes praying in the spiritual gift of tongues, but is not limited to praying in tongues only. With the help of the Holy Spirit, our petitions are perfect before God, whether we are praying with the spirit or praying with understanding (1Cor14:15). The purpose of the gift of tongues is to enable us to pray in a way that is not limited by our own knowledge or ability (1Cor14:2). By the same token when I was saved at age 11, I only found out about the so called “sinner’s prayer” after my salvation. I simply prayed “Jesus save me” over and over, as I could think of nothing else to pray. It did not matter, because God saw my heart. He wasn’t looking for a prayer that “touched all the bases”, He was looking at my heart. My prayer was simple and lacking, but the Holy Spirit prayed the perfect prayer for me before the Father! Praise the Lord! Jesus Saves! retxar |
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