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41 | who is james mother | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 82250 | ||
According to the Bible, Mary was indeed a virgin when she becane pregnant with Jesus and until after she gave birth to him. (Genesis 3:15, Matthew 1:25) However, the Bible also tells us that Jesus was the member of a normal family...that Mary and Joseph were allowed a normal married life after Jesus' birth and it names four brothers including James, and mentions also more than one sister. (Matthew 27:56, 13:55, Mark 6:3, 15:40,47, 16:1, Galatians 1:19. The teachings that the Roman Catholic Church gave on the perpetual virginity of Mary came from a time when sex was thought of as an evil necessity...The Roman Church began to get away from the Bible and thus the idea of Mary remaining a virgin seemed cleaner and holier to those leading the Church at the time. From what we see in Scripure...the marriage bed was always considered holy and children a blessing. So, why would God put Mary and Joseph in charge of raising One so precious and restrain them from a normal and fulfilling life with the blessings of more children? Anyway...Now that The Roman Church allows its members to read the Bible, this teaching from the church has begun to be questioned. The Catholic Church maintains Mary's perpetual virginity saying, that these are "cousins" and not siblings. I would say than why do we have in the scripture that John the Baptist was Jesus' cousin. Why did they not use the same terminology for Jesus" siblings as for him if this were the case? As far as I am concerned, we will not go to hell for believing on the wrong side of this issue as long as we realize that she WAS a virgin when she became pregnant and gave birth to Jesus. Though I was raised a Roman Catholic, I believe these were Jesus' siblings. I feel to believe Mary was a virgin forever is probably false and contributes to the veneration of Mary rather than turning people to Jesus as they should. And I believe that we should form our understanding of the Lord and our concepts, doctrines and behavior by what the Scriptures tell us over the teachings of any church, Roman Catholic, Protestant or whatever. I hope this has been of some help. Itiswritten |
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42 | Was Luke one of the 12? | Luke 10:1 | itiswritten | 81427 | ||
Dear Ladylkh, Though he was a writer of one of the gospels, Luke, as well as Mark,was not an apostle. He may have been a disciple, Luke 10:1, but the first that we see reference to him is as a writer of a gospel, the book of Acts and in II Corinthians 13:14, Colossians 4:14, II Timothy 4:11 and Philemon 1:24. He was not active until the time of the apostles, after the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ. His name is not a Jewish one, but a Gentile one so it is believed he is the only Gentile writer of the Bible. He may never have actually met Jesus before the Resurrection as Jesus never met Paul before the road to Damascus. It is believed by many that he got the information for the early part of Jesus's life from Mary, Jesus' mother because at the time he wrote his gospel, Mary was staying near where he was, under the hospitality of John the apostle. And it was thought that he would have had opportunity to interview her and so have information of Jesus' early life that others would not have had. I hope this is of some help to you. Itiswritten |
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43 | Differing geneologies of Jesus? | NT general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 81189 | ||
Dear Punahele, One genealogy is from his stepfather's side and one is from his mother's. One is from Adam and one is the Messianic line from Abraham. Both Jesus' earthly parents were from the line of David which was significant from whatever point of view you had. The Gospel writers were making different points - they are not conflicting. I hope this is helpful. Itiswritten |
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44 | Searching for the truth | NT general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 81188 | ||
Dear FytRobert, In the time and culture of Christ, as He lived and walked among us in the flesh, everyone drank wine though it may have been frequently a very watered-down version. They did not have water-purification plants as we do and the water was not very pure and people did not get themselves intentionally drunk as they do in western culture today. And it was culturally much less an issue as fewer people drank excessively...certainly not to the extent as they do today. It is not a sin to drink wine in moderation, according to the word of God and it was even recommended in one situation. (ITimothy 5:23). Our culture has so abused drugs and alcohol that it has become common to use unfermented wine or grapejuice as a substitute rather than cause someone to sin or be tempted when he/she may not be able to handle and chemically digest it. This way many who would not have been able to partake of the communion table in both its solid and liquid form, now can. I hope this is helpful. Itiswritten |
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45 | John9:1-12 and Job1-2 | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 81168 | ||
Dear Sweet, Concerning John 9: 1-12- It was customary in the days that Jesus walked this earth as a man, that people reasoned that if a child were born deformed in any way or was born with any kind of handicap that God was punishing the parents' sin. The child in that case could not yet have done anything worthy of punishment. This passage was to let them know that this was NOT the case. It never said that it ever was God's policy (so to speak) to punish anyone because of their parents' sin. In the case of Job, all I know that this was a time before the grace of Messiah had come to us. Though all his children were taken, it does not say that they did not ultimately end up in heaven. It was a testing for Job when he was quite old enough and had walked righteously with God for many years. I think this story was more to encourage us that no matter how bad it gets, we should still have hope in God as He still may be merciful and in fact bless us yet.(read Romans 15:4) I have a friend who had German Measles when she was pregnant with her third child, her first son. Because of this, he was born deaf. For years she felt guilty and responsible for her son's handicap. It caused her to seek spiritual answers until she finally was saved and has a marvelous walk with Jesus Christ today. A couple of years ago, her son who is in his late thirties and has two children now, received an implant and now he knows his mother's voice, his father's voice and the voices of his wife and children. God has turned what had once seemed sad and awful into something truly beautiful in her's and her family's life. I hope this is helpful to you. Itiswritten |
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46 | Why does God bet with Satan in Job? | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 81165 | ||
Dear Birdee, I don't believe that God HAD to do anything. He chose to do it. Why? I really don't know. We are told that the Old Testament stories of the saints of old are for us to learn from so that in dire circumstances we will not give up hope as we are told in Romans 15:4. It also gives a clear example of Lucifer or Satan as the "accuser of the brethren" mentioned in Revelation 12:10. I hope this is helpful. Itiswritten |
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47 | What is Brokeness before God? | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 81164 | ||
Dear Rachclark, I believe "brokenness" before God means a right heart attitude of recognition of ones own shortcomings and true sorrow for sinfulness and desire to be right with God as is expressed in Psalms 34:18 and 51:17, in Isaiah 57:15 and 66:2. I believe that these are expressed best in the New Testament by Jesus when He gave the parable of the Pharisee and the publican in Luke 18:9-17. I hope this answers your question adequately. Itiswritten |
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48 | Where does the spirt dwell | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 81161 | ||
Dear Tdianne, According to the apostle Paul, for the Christian, to be absent from the body (to die or leave the earthly body) is to be present with the Lord. This is found in II Corinthians 5:8. I hope this is of some help. Itiswritten |
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49 | Help Me With Bible Study... | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 81159 | ||
Dear 1001 nights, I have been teaching the Bible for about 19 years or so. The reason for the name I have taken for this forum is because I believe the Word is the most important gift the Lord has given us from which we can navigate our lives in line with Him in this world. I try not to insist on my opinion of His Word but to give the scripture for any situation. I believe the Lord has answers for us through His word for any situation. I may not always find it but because of the time I have spent in His word and walking with Him, I may have enough to be able to help you get a good handle on it. This is what the Lord called me to do. I was born and raised a Roman Catholic of a Jewish mother and Roman Catholic father. I met the Lord while reading my Catholic Bible seeking Him with my whole heart. I no longer attend the Catholic Church but prefer an Assemblies of God denomination though I do not believe the Catholic Church is a cult or anything - I just feel that the Assemblies churches focus more on the word and the gifts of the Spirit which suits my understanding of the Word of God. From the time I was saved my life has never been the same. I continued to read His word and apply it to my life and have found that the Lord has never let me down. After being saved about seven years, and through a tragedy in the life of my family, He called me to minister through leading Bible study. As I have obeyed, most of those who have come to the study have been new Christians or they got saved upon entering our study. It has been a glorious blessing to me to have the privilege of watching these babes in Christ grow to maturity in their walk with the Lord Jesus. I would like nothing better than to share whatever the Lord may give me that could help you in your journey with Him. My attitude is that (Philippians 1:6)the Lord will finish what He has begun in you...that is not my job. However, if He so desires that I may be of some inspiration or help in this endeavor, it would be my privilege. Also, I encourage anyone in the studies that I lead to check the scriptures for themselves, to see if what I may say is true and if they disagree, that is their divine right. If this is at all what you are interested in, I would enjoy hearing from you maybe through e-mail we may be able to correspond with a limited study or I could answer some questions you may have. If this is at all what you may be seeking, you may reach me at marymac84@hotmail.com Itiswritten |
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50 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | NT general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 81087 | ||
Dear MPierce, I have not taken the time to read all of the correspondence that you have received from this question. Let me just say this. I was born and raised Roman Catholic. I went to Catholic schools all my young life, and got saved reading my Catholic Bible in my own living room while I was by myself when I was in my late twenties. I had a marvelous encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ that night and I have never been the same.I am now 55 years of age. One need not have an explosive encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ to be saved. One need only get the point and make a sincere committment. Romans 10: 9-11 is all that you need. I had come to that conclusion by the direction of the Holy Spirit and got saved even though I did not understand the modern terms such as "saved," "born again," etc. I no longer attend the Catholic church but the Lord has led me to teach a Bible study that has lasted more than 15 years. Mostly newly saved Catholics came in the early years - now Protestants some who were once Catholic as well as Protestants. The Lord has given me the privilege of leading many of those who have attended the study through the years to the Lord and I have been blessed to watch them grow in the Lord and attend several different churches - some even remaining in the Catholic Church. Let me say one more thing. Romans 10: 9-11 means this in a nut shell - You must be willing to admit openly that you believe Jesus rose from the dead and if you believe something you should begin to act like you believe it...and be willing to admit it to someone openly, publically... One must first of all be willing to admit that one is a sinner and needs a savior. That is why John the Baptist was sent first to prepare the people to realize their sinfulness and need of a Savior and then one must be determined with all the ability and grace God gives you to walk with Him as He teaches you from His word. My e-mail address is marymac84@hotmail.com if you think I can help you in your study of the Bible as I have a special affinity for those who were raised Roman Catholic as I have been and think I may be able to help you. One more thing. To be saved or born again is not a religion - it is a state of being. One must have a relationship with Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit; not belong to a denomination to be saved. God bless you, Itiswritten. |
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51 | YOU ROB GOD WITH TITES AND ODDEERING | OT general | itiswritten | 81084 | ||
I know it has been awhile but Abraham also tithed which is evident when we look at his encounter with Melchizedek. We can find these accounts in Genesis 14: 19-20 and Hebrews 5:6, 7:1-2 and read the verses all around these. Itiswritten. | ||||||
52 | who father was named Lamech | OT general | itiswritten | 81083 | ||
Dear Ladyappleman, In Genesis 4:19-22 we see a Lamech who married two women. One of his wives was Adah who gave birth to Jabal, the father of those who dwell in tents and have cattle, and Jubal, the father of those who handle the harp and the organ. His second wife was Zillah who gave birth to Tubalcain who was the father of every artificer of brass and iron and also had a sister named Naamah. Then, when we look at Genesis 5:29 we see another Lamech who was the father of Noah. They seem to be two different men. I hope this is of some help. Itiswritten |
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53 | Why do Catholics light candles? | OT general | itiswritten | 81081 | ||
As a former Catholic I would like to add that, yes these votives are a symbol of a prayer but that also the person who offered up the prayer also feels that the prayer continues to come before God as long as the candle continues to burn...this is just a traditional religious view on the subject; by no means is it biblical teaching. Itiswritten. | ||||||
54 | queen of heaven | Jer 7:18 | itiswritten | 80473 | ||
Having looked in the Bible and seen this expression in Jeremiah 7:18 and Jeremiah 44:17, I do not know which of the idols these scriptures are referring to but I would say it speaks of Ashtoreth or Isis or Ishtar or one of the goddesses of sexual productivity which the surrounding nations worshipped. Israel often fell into idolatry when it often also worshipped these idols. Itiswritten | ||||||
55 | "Stations of the cross" only Catholic? | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 80387 | ||
Dear Dmaldona, I am a born again Christian who has been formerly raised as a Roman Catholic. As far as I know The stations of the cross are only observed by Roman Catholics. It is a beautiful tradition and a worthy exercise in that it calls the believer to meditate on the suffering and death of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, but it is not biblically taught so it would be foreign to most Protestant (if not all) denominations. I do not know if the Eastern rite (such as the Greek Orthodox Church) has this tradition...it is possible. If there are any born again Christians in this forum who are originally from the Greek Orthodox tradition, I would be curious to know if they also have such tradition. Itiswritten. |
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56 | God not around sin how satan go to him | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 80266 | ||
Dear glazedoughnut, I don't believe that the Bible tells us that God CANNOT be in the presence of sin. It does say that no MAN CAN SEE GOD (AS IN GOD THE FATHER) AND LIVE, so that our sinful flesh cannot continue after coming into the conscious presence of a full revelation of HIM. (Ex. 33:20-23)And God does not care to look at sin or be in the presence of sin. However, God is limited by nothing. So, I do not believe that it is true that God CANNOT be in the presence of sin. He went down and looked at man in his rebellion concerning the Tower of Babel (Gen. 11:5) and He (Genesis 6:6 and 6:7)repented that he had made man on the earth and decided to flood the earth and destroy almost all that He had created. He even spoke to the serpent. And even in the beginning He spoke directly to the serpent and to Satan in Genesis 3:14-15. No, God is not limited by evil. He is master of all and for this short time He allows the devil to speak to Him.(Rev. 12:10-11) I hope I have answered clearly as I am having a little trouble with my connection. I hope this is helpful. Itiswritten. |
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57 | are saudi arabians from Ishmael's line | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 80257 | ||
Dear Restoration, All the Arabs are descendants of Ishmael. That does not mean all who follow the religion of Islam are descendants of Ishmael. Iran are mostly of Persian descent. This would make them of European stock (so to speak), and some of these Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, have people of mixed origins. There are many who follow Islam in Africa and Indonesia and many of the Island people. These are not usually of Arab stock. But technically, those of pure Arab descent are from Ishmael. Itiswritten. |
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58 | is lent in the bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 80039 | ||
To Gad, There is no dirrective that you must observe lent according to the Bible. I too was raised as a Roman Catholic. I have not remained in the Catholic Church but I do understand your situation. Let me first say, you are not under pain of sin that if you do not observe lent you will go to hell or you will be considered as sinning. However, do not use the liberty you have as a born-again believer to weaken someone you may be involved with (a boyfriend/girlfriend, mother, father, friend, cousin, sister, brother, etc)that if you flaunt your freedom in Christ, you may cause them to sin. (I Cor. 8:9). For instance, if you are with someone to whom you wish to be witness, do not gobble up a desert in front of them to make your point. If they do it with you and really in their heart think of it as a sin, it is a sin for them and you will be causing them to sin. But you are not bound by it. I, for one, do not think you can leglislate good acts in a general sense. I, however, do not think it is entirely wrong to encourage a time of introspection and reflection which would cause repentance and correction in the body of Christ. Having said this, many Protestants and even many Roman Catholics may not realize what the good of this "lent" process is. For one thing it is biblical to fast and seek the presence of God. Putting down the body helps our spiritual nature rise up and become stronger or allow us to be more spiritually aware. This is not a bad thing. The way Lent is set up in the Roman Catholic Church is that it begins with Ash Wednesday. The ashes used are the burned remaining palms from the previous Palm Sunday. The priest dips his finger into the ashes and makes a cross on the foreheads of the believer to remind him/her that he/she comes from the dust of the ground and to that ground his/her body shall return. From this day on the fasting begins and is over on Easter Sunday when we all celebrate the greatest event in all of Christendom. Without the resurrection all Christianity is in vain. While believers fast, they are supposed to be dwelling on the suffering and death of Jesus Christ who paid for our sinful selves and who made us able to live forever in the next life with Him and His Father. It is a worthy exercise to have a regular time to do this self-examination. The problem is that because it is legislated by the Catholic Church on a regular basis, many ignore it or have forgotten the meaning behind the outward actions they are taking. I hope these comments somehow are helpful to you. Itiswritten. |
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59 | Medium summons Samuel? | 1 Sam 28:12 | itiswritten | 80028 | ||
First of all it was forbidden by God and against the law according to the kingdom, that anyone should call up the dead to speak with them. This offence was punishable by death. This is why the witch was so distraught when Samuel acutally appeared and was manifested. Somehow, at the same time, it was revealed to her that the man before her was the king - and this meant that she was uncovered as a witch before the ultimate prosecutor of the law. I do not believe that she was actually able to summon Samuel. I believe this was a deliberate act of God as the witch was very shocked (she cried out). It seems God was quite angry with Saul. First of all he had been appointed to uphold the law and lead the people and he was committing one of the ultimate crimes. And in this case, Samuel did act as he had for Saul before, to give him direction according to the word of God. In this case, the king and his family was cursed and he was told a terrible future. We are not to ask the specific future. Though He may give us a glimpse, we should not expect Him to unfold the details to us. We are supposed to trust Him day by day (Matthew 6:28-29) Saul, having been selected to lead the people and to uphold the law had failed miserably and I believe he was set at a higher standard according to his great calling and responsibility and God decided he would not continue in this important role, and neither would his descendants. These are my feelings on the topic. I will be interested to see what anyone else may think regarding this interesting moment in Scripture. Itiswritten. |
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60 | Identifying the born again moment | NT general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 77833 | ||
Dear Dalprad, I think it is helpful for a person to know the time they actually made a committment to Christ and began to walk in their new life. The devil likes to accuse you of things from ones former life etc. Knowing "old things have passed away, and all things have become new," is helpful at times of testing such as these.[2 Cor. 5:17] However, I don't think it is mandatory. As for myself, I met the Lord after I made up my mind to walk with the Lord for the rest of my life and Jesus, by His Holy Spirit manifested Himself to me and demonstrated my forgiveness and that I was all new before I knew what the term "born again" meant. I was gloriously converted from that moment [about 26 years ago]on and never forgot that moment in time...however, though it was magnificent, though it was magnificently transformational, I cannot remember whether it was summer or winter all I know it was the beginning of my walk with Christ the Son of the living God. The only reason I know how many years is because it occurred before I conceived my son and I date my conversion from about one year before he was born. Ha! It was much the same as when a child is born and as we grow, we cannot probably remember things from younger than about three years old unless they were terribly dramatic. Our awareness and our memory do not go back to infancy because the world is still not understood yet and our impressions are not building form in our minds just yet. But we are alive and we are growing even though our memories are a bit hazy to recall. The Lord has walked me through some incredible ups and downs since then. Getting back to the point, because of my own experience with the Lord, I don't think it is necessary. When Jesus and I had that encounter, He didn't tell me to date it and I think He would have if that were the case. However, I have had the privilege of leading a few people to the Lord since then and I often tell them to write down the date in their Bible, for example. I do this because I think it is helpful for them to remember for times of testing as I have stated above...and for looking back at what the Lord has brought them through since then. Itiswritten. |
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