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41 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98455 | ||
Hank, Muslims are taught in their Quran Surah 4:157, "And for their saying we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, Son of Mary, the messenger of God: they killed him not nor did they crucify him but they thought they did." Muhammad believed it was inconceivable to him that a prophet of God could undergo such a death as crucifixion. Most Muslim scholars teach that it was not Christ on that cross, it was someone who looked at lot like him. They acknowledge that Chrsit died, he is in heaven, and is expected to return shortly before the judgement. Actually, they believe Jesus to be the "word of God" according to their verse Surah 4:171. They are sooooooo close to truth, but also soooooooo far away too. Taleb. |
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42 | correct | John 13:1 | Taleb | 74599 | ||
The Jews celebrated the Passover and the Feast of Unleaven Bread long after Christ's "completed it" when He BECAME the slain Lamb of God. Thereafter, His disciples celebrated, as Jesus instructed them to, by partaking in communion. John 13:1 describes not only the last supper, but also the LAST Passover feast. 1 Corinthians 11:20 ff calls it the Lord’s Supper. In Acts 12:3 it mentions the “Feast of Unleaven Bread”, but in the context of the Jews verses the Church (made up of those who “used” to be Jews par se). King Herod killed the apostle James, John’s brother and noticing that it pleased the Jews to preceded to arrest Peter. That was during the Feast of Unleaven Bread, which the Jews was celebrating, but the disciples, knowing the truth of the Gospel of their Lord, didn’t. And KNOWING that the myth about "Easter" over the facts of how and why Christians celebrate it, Easter is just as my dictionary defines it. Nothing more, and here’s what it says: “n. a festival of the Christian Church to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ: adj. pertaining to Easter.” Anyone who accepts the myth that says "Easter" is from some pagan's myth over the facts of Christ's victorious resurrection - well what can I say? Taleb |
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43 | Each apostles death? | Acts | Taleb | 73569 | ||
James death is recorded in Acts 12. The others are from church history. In the back of one of our Bibles, is a list. If this is the same list you were looking for, great. If not – sorry. Matthew suffered martyrdom by being slain with a sword at a city in Ethiopia. Mark died in Alexandria, after having been cruelly dragged through the streets of that city. Luke was hanged upon an olive tree in the land of Greece. Peter was crucified at Rome with his head downward, during Nero’s persecution. John was put into a caldron of boiling oil, but escaped death in a miraculous manner, and was afterwards banished to Patmos. James the greater was beheaded at Jerusalem. James the lesser was thrown from the pinnacle of a temple and then beaten to death with a club. Philip was hanged up against a pillar at Heirapolis in Phrygia. Barthalomew was flayed alive. Andrew was bound to a cross from which he preached to his persecutors until he died. Thomas was run through the body with a lance at Coromadel in the East Indies. Jude was shot to death with arrows. Matthais was first stoned, and then beheaded. Barnabas was stoned to death by the Jews in Salonica. Paul, after various tortures and persecution, was finally beheaded at Rome by Emperor Nero. |
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44 | Baptism in the holy spirit? | Acts 19:1 | Taleb | 76299 | ||
In Acts 19:1-7 Taleb |
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45 | Baptism in the Holy Spirit? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Taleb | 76371 | ||
Sarah, in the book of Acts, there are a number of instances where people received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Some long after their water baptism. Some were baptized in the Holy Spirit BEFORE they were immersed. For instance, in Acts 10:44-48 Peter was preaching to some Gentiles. “While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those (Gentiles) who were listening to the message. All the circumcised believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and exalting God. Then Peter answered, "Surely no one can refuse the water for these to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?" And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days.” So you see, Sarah, it doesn’t necessarily come WHEN we are baptized. Those folks, mentioned above, received the Holy Spirit, then BECAUSE THEY HAD RECEIVED THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT they were immersed in water. Paul had just the opposite kind of experience in Acts 19:1-7. Paul asked some of John the Baptist’s disciples, “Have you received the Holy Spirit SINCE you believed. (This informs us that merely believing, DOESN'T MEAN we are baptized in the Holy Spirit.) They responded that they had never heard of the Holy Spirit. Paul asked them, “Into what were you baptized?” They told him, “John the Baptist.” First they were “rebaptized”, then AFTER their water baptism, Paul LAID HANDS on them, and then they were baptized in the Holy Spirit, then they spoke in tongues, AND then they prophesied. There were about 12 men that this happened to. And don’t limit this experience to the New Testament time period only. It also happened in the Old. Taleb |
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46 | Praying in tongues? | 1 Cor 14:1 | Taleb | 76635 | ||
Sarah, 1 Cor. 14:14 “If I pray in tongues, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.” This tells us that “your spirit” is praying, not “you”. Does this mean tongues are useless as a prayer language? No. Verse 18 explains that Paul praised God that he spoke in tongues more than anyone else. And verse 19 balances that “achievement” with “Yet in Church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might teach others, then 10,000 words in tongues.” This informs us that, while Paul spoke often in tongues, which tells us he WAS PRAYING, yet without understanding. And, he did it when he wasn’t ministering. Perhaps, and I have nothing to base it upon, except personal experience, Paul prayed in tongues while “mending, or constructing tents”. Either way, we need to follow Paul, as he followed Christ. Driving a car, or doing the laundry. Interestingly, Paul concluded correctly handling the topic of tongues with, “Covert to prophesy, and FORBID NOT to speak in tongues. Let all things be done decently and in order.” Taleb |
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47 | Praying in Tongues? | 1 Cor 14:1 | Taleb | 76648 | ||
Sarah, the Scriptures have only a few references to tongues, par se. And most people refer to 1 Cor 14 as THE "tongue chapter" as Hebrews 11 is the "faith chapter" etc. If you didn't find what you are searching for in that portion of Scripture ... I think we can safely presume, there are no other verses saying "how we should pray in tongues." Sorry. Taleb |
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48 | Help!! | Eph 5:11 | Taleb | 74206 | ||
Ephesians 5:11 states, in effect, to have no religious connection whatever with heathens or with their worship. Personally, I don't take this to mean "Don't let them your house." It would surely mean, don't participate in their rituals, etc. Many JWs and Mormons etc. have "learned the truth" only because someone who cares about them as Christ does, "invited them in." But those who do MUST know what the others believe and don't believe, or they may end up "unplanting" other seeds of truth planted by a true servant of the Lord down the street. And arguing always "gives them a pat on the back" war story to relish. Hope this helps, Taleb |
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49 | Is Matthew 24:14 almost fulfilled yet? | Col 1:23 | Taleb | 99086 | ||
My friend, IT already HAS BEEN FULFILLED according to numerous Scriptures. Acts 2:3 “Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews FROM EVERY NATION UNDER HEAVEN. And don’t forget on that particular day that 3,000 people were saved. It doesn’t take a scientist to realize they all went home to their separate countries, and spread the good news. The rest is HIS-story. Romans 1:8 “First of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.” Colossians 1:6 “ALL OVER THE WORLD THIS GOSPEL is producing fruit and growing …” Colossians 1:23b “This is the gospel that you heard AND THAT BEEN PROCLAIMED TO EVERY CREATURE UNDER HEAVEN, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. I trust these few samples will help you realize what Jesus MEANT when He told His disciples TO GO INTO ALL THE WORLD – they took it to mean exactly what He said and did. Remember before Jesus was born, Caesar Augustus sent out a decree that ALL THE WORLD SHOULD BE TAXED. All the world that Jesus was talking about is the same "all the world" that Peter and Paul and Luke referred to. Blessings, Taleb |
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50 | Info on the day of Jesus' birth | Col 2:16 | Taleb | 107491 | ||
Hello, Bcollier. While what Makarios has written has merit, that is only one side of the multifaceted December 25th debate that has raged on for 19 or so centuries. Justin Martyr (c. 100-165) wrote in his “Apology” (I, 34) in an statement to the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, concerning actual census records, “as you can ascertain also from the registers of the taxing” that indicate Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Another author, Tertullian’s (c.160-250) “Against Marcion”, Bk 4, 7 makes mention to “the census of Augustus – that most faithful witness of the Lord’s nativity, kept in the archives of Rome”. When Julius was asked by Cyril of Jerusalem (348-386) to designate the true date of Christ’s birth from the census documents tht Titus brought back to Rome, Julius gave Dec. 25th. John Chrysostom (c.347-407), also referred to those records to support his claim Jesus’ birth occurred on Dec 25. Noting, that the best time for a census was AFTER workers could leave their labors in the field, rather then having them leave their fields. And recognizing the fact that travel from Nazareth via the Jordan valley (way below sea level) would provide them comfortable travel because of the continual mild winter conditions considering it is arid. From Alfred Edersheim’s “The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah”, one can learn of the many ancient Jewish sources which, in effect, state “flocks remain in the open alike in the hottest days and in the rainy season – i.e. all the year round” (Bk 2, p.186). Much like Jacob mentions to his father-in-law concerning all the years Jacob spent tending the flocks (Gen. 31:40). “... in the day draught consumed me, and the FROST by night …” (emphasis mine). And, although it might only add fuel to the burning confusion of Jesus’ actual birthday, there are always those who accept Valentius’ influence – January 6. Although that places us right back into the “winter solace” theme again. I can only say, “Yea and amen” to Makarios’ well phrased exhortation. Like Paul said in so many words -- So what? Jesus IS being proclaimed! The important thing isn’t WHEN Jesus was born. It is the facts OF Jesus’ birth, and the WHY. Blessings, Taleb |
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51 | Why do we have Jesus stuck in a manger? | Col 2:16 | Taleb | 107615 | ||
Norm, what I love about history is it always and only involves HIS-story. And, as Searcher rightly stated, before Jesus could die for my sins, He FIRST had to be born. That said, I must say, the "history of Christmas" explains "the birth of Jesus." Christmas involves Jesus birth and majesty - period. The facts surrounding His virgin birth were important enough to prophecy about through numerous prophets, and it was important enough for God to dispatch numerous angels to broadcast the fact to poor shepherds, as well as a group of men who travel far merely to honor the birth of God who came in the flesh. The facts surrounding His birth were important enough for half of the gospel writers to include His Story in their gospels. The angels declared to the shepherds, “…I bring you good news of a GREAT JOY that is to be felt by ALL PEOPLE.” (You and I were included in that statement). "That news" wasn’t about the shed blood of Jesus on the cross. It wasn’t about the empty tomb. It WAS about the wonderful news of His birth. The Lord Jesus Christ’s birth IS important, because it helps us understand its beauty. Simeon’s words revealed he was waiting for Jesus birth, so he himself could die. Simeon KNEW the wonderful benefits Jesus’ birth introduced. Anna, the prophetess widow, didn’t benefit from His death, but the whole world benefited from what the Christmas story reveals about her. How dare we attempt to belittle the joyous season of remembering Immanuel’s (God with us) birth? Blessings, Taleb |
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52 | Does red calf born 3-02 have any meaning | 2 Thess 1:1 | Taleb | 76381 | ||
It has absolutely no significance, from God's point of view. Anything He intends for us to "take to heart" is written in His word. Everything else is merely man and his ideas. Taleb |
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53 | What does God say about execution | 1 Tim 1:9 | Taleb | 98202 | ||
Romans 13:4 comes to mind: "But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for God's servant does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil" Taleb |
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54 | Can you be a Pastor if you are divorced? | 1 Tim 3:5 | Taleb | 76930 | ||
Met, while a few denominations take this literally, according to their interpretation, they fail to use ALL of Scripture as 2 Tim 3:16 instructs. For one of many examples: 2 Corinthians 6-9-11 explains what I mean. “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortionists, shall inherit the kingdom of God." But it doesn't end with those words, it continues with these: "And such WERE some of you: BUT you ARE washed, BUT you ARE sanctified, BUT you ARE justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” In plain English, whatever the former sin, they are forever gone. Verse 11 began with “And such WERE (past tense) some of you.” Then it provided three “BUTS” to bring us to the present tense “ARE”. So in answer to your worthwhile question, "According to God's Word, anyone who has sinned and been forgiven can be a Pastor. Anyone who sinned before they were a Christian, has had ALL THOSE SINS forgiven, and HE doesn't remember them anymore. Blessings, Taleb |
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55 | wine and acohol | 1 Tim 5:23 | Taleb | 111536 | ||
You asked a legitimate question, “what does God/ the bible say about drinking wine and alcohol?” While some incorrectly claim that the Scripture strictly forbids it, using the hit and miss of select Scriptures as evidence, the whole of Scriptures very clearly state the truth. Let me make this perfectly clear about one thing - I personally do not drink wine or alcohol, or coffee. But the only reason I don’t drink those things - I don’t like the taste. EdB tried to feed you misinformation with a lop-sided explanation. Prayon also only gave you one side of Scriptures’ two sides of dealing with alcohol. The first “mention” of the Lord “giving permission” to drink alcohol in Scriptures is found in Deut. 14:26 “And you MAY spend money for whatever you wish, for oxen, sheep, for wine, or liquor, or anything that you have a craving for, and there you must feast in joy before the Lord your God, you and your household” This “command to buy and drink” follows what the Lord declared “against” drinking wine and strong drink in Lev 10:9. BUT observe the “who, where and when” it is forbidden. “And the LORD said to Aaron, ‘Drink no wine or liquor, neither you nor your sons WHEN you enter the tent of the meeting’ …” As far as what EdB attempted to suggest concerning the wedding in Cana … Unless one can get DRUNK on grape juice, Jesus turned the water into WINE. John 2:10 “Everyone else serves his good wine first, and his poorer wine after people have drunk deeply …” The “drunk freely” means “to drink to intoxication (methuo)” It is always used to signify that thought, like in 1 Cor 11:21 where Paul comes down on people who used the wine in communion to “get drunk”. The common misconception that Jesus used grape juice for the last supper goes against the “benefits” that WINE represents in His blood. Anyone who has ever partaken of a passover and used grape juice and leaven bread or crackers HASN'T partaken in a passover feast, they merely sipped juice and ate crackers. Blessings, Taleb |
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56 | Is Bible study important? | 2 Tim 2:15 | Taleb | 109233 | ||
Hank, great question. Years ago, when a dear friend was asked about “reading the Bible” he commented, “I haven’t read the Bible in years. I study it.” For years, his statement became my attitude. Now, I do both, but separately. In the past, when I have worked with other churches, too often, too many expect their preacher to do the “Bible” FOR them. But Peter’s 3:15 “includes” verse 8 (if you catch my drift). “Finally, let ALL OF YOU be …” and Peter lead us to that place where he exhorts INDIVIDUALS in verse 15 with “but revere Christ in YOUR hearts and be always ready to make a defense to EVERY ONE” …(also individuals) “… who asks you for the reason of the hope that is within YOU.” And the same goes for 2 Tim 2:15. It IS everyone’s personal responsibility to present THEMSELVES to God …” Last year I made a resolution NOT to make any resolutions. I kept it too. : ) This year I promised myself to read at least one chapter of the New, one chapter of the Old, one Proverb (according to the date, like today it’d be 13), and five Psalms – the date, plus thirty, plus thirty, plus thirty, plus thirty. (Today, Psalms 13, 43, 73, 103, and 143.) That means I will read every Psalm and every Proverb 12 times this year. I’ll also read completely through the Scriptures again. In the past, my BIGGEST problem has always been – when I am reading something, a verse, a phrase, or a word catches my eye, and away I go. Too often, with too many different translations spread out on the floor, with too many “study books” on the “topic” at hand and … Thus far, this year, I am able to get a better grip. If I notice such now, I keep reading until I am finished, THEN I race to the researching books. Only eleven and a half months to go, before I get to start all over again. :) Blessings, Taleb P.S. Hank, just NOW, I noticed WHEN you asked this question. Interestingly, the answer today is differant from April 17, 2001. :) |
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57 | there is no jewishness in the church why | Hebrews | Taleb | 101931 | ||
The whole book of Hebrews answers your question with precision. For an exact answer that is also brief, take Hebrew 10:8-9 “First, Jesus said, ‘Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings AND sin offerings You (God the Father) neither desired nor delighted in.’ (although the law required them to be made). Then Jesus said, ‘Here I am. I have come to do Your will.' Jesus SETS ASIDE the first to establish the second.” If Jesus set the first (the Jewish aspects of worship and sacrifice) to establish the second, WHY, pray tell would anyone want to reinstate it? It is obsolete and has no value period. Respectfully, Taleb |
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58 | what about the Jewish feasts | Hebrews | Taleb | 102043 | ||
Again, I refer you to the Book of Hebrews. It doesn't take long. I suggest you read it outloud to yourself and pay particular attention to what the author says about REPLACING the old with the new. Jesus annulled the Levitical priesthood AND the law it served because of its weakness AND uselessness, for the law brought nothing to perfection. BUT a BETTER HOPE has supervended, and through IT we draw near to God." (Hebrews 7:18-19) Hebrews 8:8-9 "If that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no place for a second one. BUT GOD, finding fault with them ..." As a P.S., I will quote from Galatians (another great book that points out our freedom FROM the old). Gal. 3:19--"What is the relevance of the law, in such cases? It was given in view of trangressions and promulgated by angels, at the hands of a mediator; it WAS TO BE VALID ONLY UNTIL that descendant or offspring came to whom the promise had been given." Jesus Christ, the risen and coming again Son of God IS THAT descendant or offspring promised. Blessings, Taleb |
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59 | what about the Jewish feasts | Hebrews | Taleb | 102047 | ||
Concerning "the Sabbath" - Colossians 2:17 spells it out, as does other epistles. What one does on the yearly or monthly feasts, or on the sabbath were but a shadow of things to come; the reality is Christ. Blessings again, Taleb |
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60 | Taleb, Are you a NT only person ? | Hebrews | Taleb | 102079 | ||
Searcher, I have a page stapled to my car insurance policy which adds another car to it. On top of that page is a NEW one which takes that same car off and adds another. All the NEW pages are a vital part of that OLD insurance policy. I would no more throw one of those OLD pages away than I would cast aside the OT. The OLD spells out the "vitals" of the NEW, even though much is "obsolete", the proof of the NEW is tied to the OLD. Most of the New Testament books have something like, "as it is written". Those words, or similar ones, show up throughout. Rather, I understand WHO the OT points to, and now that He (whom the OT paints has come into the world - that which pointed "towards" Him - those OT things which were only a "foreshadow" of things to come (HIM) - I believe! While some "strive" to obey the 10 commandments, I concentrate on the only one that remains. Jesus said, "A NEW commandment I give to you"... that you love one another ... its truth is reinforced by Paul's writings in Gal 5:14 "The WHOLE LAW HAS FOUND ITS FULFILLMENT in this one saying: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself ..." So, I DON"T HAVE to follow the OLD - I GET to follow the NEW. The "old" WAS obliged - UNTIL CHRIST set us FREE. The NEW is that freedom. So you will understand, I understand what it means to be "free from the law", I'll close with Paul's precious words in Romans 6:15 "...What does this all lead to? Just because we are not UNDER the law but under grace, are we free to sin? By no means! I, like you and others who believe God's truth, know Romans 8:3 "For what the law was POWERLESS to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, GOD DID by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh as a sin offering ..." Thanks for asking. Taleb |
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