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41 | Clarity on Matt 18:18 | Matt 18:18 | pcdarcan | 130747 | ||
As some other translations show (i.e Young's), the things that are ‘bound’ or ‘loosed’ on earth are things that have "already" been ‘bound’ or ‘loosed’ in heaven. The Greek words here used literally mean “having been bound” or “having been loosed,” which are in the perfect tense, passive voice. In other words, the tense suggests that the action had already been decided upon in heaven and is merely reflected in what is subsequently decided upon on earth by those who wish to reflect “wisdom from above.” (Jas. 3:17, 18) “Bound” would refer to being found guilty for punishment; “loosed” would refer to being found innocent. Hope this helps! ... |
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42 | What does the bible say about purgatory? | Matt 12:32 | pcdarcan | 130745 | ||
After reviewing what Catholic writers have said regarding such texts as 2 Maccabees 12:39-45, Matthew 12:32, and 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, the New Catholic Encyclopedia (1967, Vol. XI, p. 1034) acknowledges: “In the final analysis, the Catholic doctrine on purgatory is based on tradition, not Sacred Scripture.” “The church has relied on tradition to support a middle ground between heaven and hell.”—U.S. Catholic, March 1981, p. 7. Hope this helps... |
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43 | What does the bible say about purgatory? | Matt 12:32 | pcdarcan | 130742 | ||
After reviewing what Catholic writers have said regarding such texts as 2 Maccabees 12:39-45, Matthew 12:32, and 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, the New Catholic Encyclopedia (1967, Vol. XI, p. 1034) acknowledges: “In the final analysis, the Catholic doctrine on purgatory is based on tradition, not Sacred Scripture.” “The church has relied on tradition to support a middle ground between heaven and hell.”—U.S. Catholic, March 1981, p. 7. Hope this helps... |
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44 | Why did Benaiah kill a lion | 2 Sam 23:20 | pcdarcan | 130411 | ||
David, Samson, and Benaiah single-handedly killed lions (Jg 14:5, 6; 1Sa 17:36; 2Sa 23:20); although the account in 2Sa 23:20 doesn't spell it out, the previous two accounts present screnarios that the killings were defensive and not just for show as it is today with people who hunt with guns and display the heads of their animal victims on their walls. Obviously, David, Samson and Benaiah had God's approval/spirit and displayed great courage (like you said, he had no gun). btw: I wouldn't try this out yourself. :) | ||||||
45 | Too many questions? | Eph 4:18 | pcdarcan | 130406 | ||
Hi, I don't understand your question? I would love to help but the cited scripture and the phrasing of the question make no sense to me. | ||||||
46 | Difference between christian/ disciple | Acts 11:26 | pcdarcan | 130398 | ||
This is an interesting question. The tag name Christian apparently became widely known and used. When King Agrippa called Paul a "Christian" (Acts 26:28), Paul didn't take issue with the label (Acts 26:29). To outright opponents, Jesus disciples were called "the sect of the Nazarenes" or just "this sect." - Acts 24:5, 28:22. The fact that the label Christian has sustained to this day, as opposed to "the sect of the Nazarenes" causes one to take a closer look at Acts 11:26 and you allude to the key by calling attention to the expression 'were called' Christians. The Greek verb khre-ma-ti'zo in this text is simply rendered "were called" in many translations. However, some translations (i.e. Young's) indicate that God had something to do with selecting the name "Christain"; Young's reads: "The disciples also were divinely called first in Antioch Christians." The reason given is that the original greek word carries the meaning 'to be divinely commanded, admonished, instructed'. So, to simply translate the Greek word to 'were called' doesn't do the original Greek word any justice and would lead to misunderstandings of who originated this label - thus the reason for a reader's confusion. Hope this helps. |
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47 | how old was Paul when was converted? | Gal 1:13 | pcdarcan | 130394 | ||
Interesting question... and I couldn't readily find the answer. In reading the scriptures, it appears that he wasn't a teenager when he was converted. However, in reading your question I was equally curious for the reason for your question. - PaulD (Gal 1:13-14) 13 YOU, of course, heard about my conduct formerly in Ju´da·ism, that to the point of excess I kept on persecuting the congregation of God and devastating it, 14 and I was making greater progress in Ju´da·ism than many of my own age in my race, as I was far more zealous for the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when God, who separated me from my mother’s womb and called [me] through his undeserved kindness, thought good 16 to reveal his Son in connection with me, that I might declare the good news about him to the nations..." |
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48 | why is the nuber of the beast 666 | Rev 13:18 | pcdarcan | 130122 | ||
The wild beast has a name, and this name is a number: 666. Six, as a number, is associated with God's enemies. A Philistine man of the Rephaim was of “extraordinary size,” and his “fingers and toes were in sixes.” (1 Chronicles 20:6) King Nebuchadnezzar erected a golden image 6 cubits in breadth and 60 cubits high, to unify his political officials in one worship. When God’s servants refused to worship the image of gold, the king had them thrown into a fiery furnace. (Daniel 3:1-23) The number six falls short of seven, which stands for completeness from God’s standpoint. Therefore, a triple six represents gross imperfection | ||||||
49 | How can incest be forbidden? | Gen 3:3 | pcdarcan | 129643 | ||
Hi, good question for sure. Adam and Eve's children were so much closer to perfect bodies that marrying sibling wasn't a problem. God saw to it that he included this law (Lev 18:6-18) when it became necessary after many generations from Adam and Eve. It also explains why they lived so long - makes sense when you view it that way and that's why I point to Gen 3:3 indicating that Adam and Eve were designed to live forever. After sinning, they consequently lived a long time befpre eventually dieing. Let me know if you have further questons. /PaulD | ||||||
50 | How does God feel on smoking? | Bible general Archive 2 | pcdarcan | 129035 | ||
It shows disrespect for the gift of life.. Acts 17:24,25 "the God that made the world and all the things in it....gives to all persons life and breath and all things." "The evidence that cigarettes shorten life is overwhelming; the casual connection is as firmly established as any in medicine" | ||||||
51 | what is sin | Bible general Archive 2 | pcdarcan | 127831 | ||
Sin is anything not in Harmony with, hence contrary to God's personality, standards, ways, and will; anything marring one's relationship with God. It may be in word [Job 2:10; Ps 39:1] In deed [doing wrong acts] Le.20:20; 2Co.12:21] or failing to what should be done or in mind or heart attitude. Lack of faith in God is a major sin, showing , as it does distrust of him or lack of confidence in his ability to perform. | ||||||
52 | What is Pentecost | Acts 2:1 | pcdarcan | 127830 | ||
Pentacost is A Name used in the Christian Greek Scriptures to denote the Festival of Harvest EX:23:16 or Festival of Weeks, Ex.34:22 called also the day of the first ripe fruits. It was celebrated on the 50th day from Nisan 16 the day the barley sheaf was offered [Pentacost means Fifieth day]. | ||||||
53 | age of abraham when Iassac was born | Gen 21:5 | pcdarcan | 127333 | ||
Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah was 90 when they had Isaac. | ||||||
54 | is jesus god | Bible general Archive 2 | pcdarcan | 126856 | ||
In John 17:3 " [Jesus prayed to his father:] This is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God ["who alone art truly God,"NE], and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent." [Notice that Jesus referred not to himself but to his Father in heaven as "the only true God",] John 20:17 RS: " Jesus said to her [Mary Magdalene], Do not hold me, for i have not yet ascended to the father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'" [So to the resurrected Jesus, the Father was God, just as the Father was God to Mary Magdalene. Interesting, not once in Scripture do we find the Father addressing the Son as "My God"] |
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55 | WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT DIVORCE. | Bible general Archive 2 | pcdarcan | 126590 | ||
Mal. 2:15, 16. says" You people must guard yourselves respecting your spirit, and with the wife of your youth may no one deal treacherously. For he has hated a divorcing,'God of Isreal has said". | ||||||
56 | Who was Potiphar? | Gen 39:1 | pcdarcan | 125178 | ||
Potiphar was An Egyptian court official and Cheif of Pharaoh's bodyguard. He was Joseph's master for a time and it appears, was a man of wealth. Gen.37:36;39:4, | ||||||
57 | 144,000 in Revelation, is it an literal# | Rev 7:4 | pcdarcan | 124998 | ||
If the number 144,000 were not taking literal then it would lack meaning as a contrast to the great crowd. Viewing the number as literal agrees with Jesus statement as Matt.22:14 regarding the kingdom of the heavens. There are many invited, but few chosen. So it is an actual number. | ||||||
58 | What is the "eye of the needle"? | Mark 10:25 | pcdarcan | 124997 | ||
The eye of the needle is a literal sewing needle and a real camel. He was using this these to emphasize the impossibility of something. He was not saying the the rich can not enter the kingdom. He was illustrating the just as a literal camel cannot go through the eye of a needle, it is imposible for a rich man to enter the Kingdom if he continues to cling to his riches and does not put God first. Luke 13:24 | ||||||
59 | Death? Where do you go when you die? | NT general Archive 1 | pcdarcan | 124804 | ||
Gen. 3:19 says " In the sweat of your face you will eat bread until you return to the ground. for out of it you were taken. For dust you are and to dust you will return". | ||||||
60 | Jehovah's Witness Question | Bible general Archive 2 | pcdarcan | 124748 | ||
They are not a sect. They do not look to any human , but rather to Jesus Christ, as their leader. They include persons from all walks of life and from many religous backgrounds. They do not isolate themselves. They live and work in the midst of other people.. It is fine to associate with her she probaly can help you with many questions. hope this helped you.. | ||||||
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