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41 | Praise the Lord! | Exodus | Robert Nicholson | 68014 | ||
tremere: There are two aspects of the church under the New Covenant in Christ. The scripture refers to the church which is his body and the local church which is generally referred to as the church of God. In 1 Cor.12 we read about the church which is his body. In verse 13 "For by one Spirit we are baptised into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have all made to drink of that one Spirit" Each person who has trusted Christ is baptised by the Holy Spirit into the one body. As we find between verses 14-26 the church which is his body is made up of many members with Christ as the head. The members are unique in their place and are equal regardless of their place. In verse 27 "Now you are the body of Christ, and members in particular" This spiritual church is made up of all believers from Pentecost onwards. There are no counterfeits in this church. Under the New Covenant Christ has entered into the holiest of all, "into heaven" to appear in the presence of God for us. He is our great high Priest and Mediator. As members in the church which is his body we have access into the very presence of God through the precious blood of Christ. The local aspect refers to professing believers who are "called out" ( this means church) to the Name of Christ alone. The members of this church are from a particular geographical location. Within this church there is failure and even those who profess to be Christs' and are not. Peace in his Name Robert |
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42 | Praise the Lord! | Exodus | Robert Nicholson | 68027 | ||
Tremere: I agree that there is nothing in the Bible which supports the idea that going to church makes you a Christian. That is the wonderful thing with God's way of salvation through Christ is that it is very personal and that we can have a personal relationship with God with joining some organized system. Christian fellowship is important however, and God delights in the praises of his gathered people. In the New Testament the local church of God consisted of born again Christians who met together on a regular basis. In Acts. 2:42 "they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship and in breaking of bread and in prayers. In these early days the church was guided by elders who were to lead by example, to feed the flock of God and to watch for their well being. Christ was the gathering center and the Holy Spirit the divine teacher. Much of oganized religion (and I am not church bashing) is set up by man and does not reflect what God intended. As an individual Christian we are God's seven days per week, 24 hours per day, he wants our life, our all to be lived to his honor and glory. If we gather in a place where God's name and word is honored, as an individual we have the support and fellowship of other believers. In addition, as a group we have the privilege of bringing glory and honor to God when we follow the command of the Lord Jesus by remembering him in the Lord's supper. In Hebrews 10:25 we exhorted "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching" One day the church which is his body will be gathered around his throne and we will sing unto that One who is worthy! Praise his name! Just a few more thoughts Robert |
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43 | John8:24 and John8:57-58 | Ex 3:14 | Robert Nicholson | 69018 | ||
Excellent note brother Norrie: "I Am." a short sentence and yet such a profound statement. It reminds me of Gen. 1:1 "In the beginning God" All else pales to these statements. We stand in awe as we realize that "I Am" as sense of being which is eternal. God's view on things is eternal. He is not limited by finite time or space. He is from eternity to eternity "the holy one who inhabiteth eternity". And as you have rightly pointed out Jesus used this statement so many time "I am" and would connect it to different metaphors to try and give us an understand of who he is. For people who say that Jesus never claimed to be God, they must be aware of the number of times he claimed this title which is his alone "I Am" The most amazing part of this truth is that this precious one, co-equal, co-existant and co-eternal with God is our Saviour. Praise his precious name. God bless you Robert |
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44 | Why didn't Moses enter the Promised Land | Num 20:12 | Robert Nicholson | 66916 | ||
Dear brother charis: What a difference it would have made if Moses had obeyed the Lord. His disobedience had a two fold consequence. He disqualified himself from entering the promised land and instead of believing God and allowing the people to see that God would provide water from the rock from Moses speaking to it, instead Moses put himself in angry control and beat the rock. The water flowed and the people were blessed, but they were given a wrong impression of the source. Would this not remind us of service for the Lord in our own lives? That we should check our motives and give God the glory for the great things he will do through us? It is possible for one to spread God's word in a way which brings self glory. God will bless his word and yet the person who reflects glory on himself will suffer loss. I was looking at Deut. 34: 1-8 Although Moses would not enter into the land, we see that God still calls him "Moses the servant of the Lord" V.5 The showed him the land from the top of the mountain and although he was healthy, he died and the Lord buried him. Moses did not enter into what could have been his, yet the Lord was with him and looked after him when he died. This reminds me of 1 Cor. 4:5 Paul is speaking of the judgment of those who belong to Christ and although we may have not entered into what could have been ours, we read "then shall every man have praise of God". These are just a few thoughts I have enjoyed while thinking of Moses the servant of the Lord. Your brother in Christ Robert |
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45 | Why didn't Moses enter the Promised Land | Num 20:12 | Robert Nicholson | 66929 | ||
Dear brother Ray: Thank you for your thoughts. In the first instance of the people needing water in the wilderness of Sin in Exodus 17 Moses is instructed "thou shalt smite the rock and there shall be water out of it" v. 6 I see the rock as a picture of Christ who was "stricken, smitten of God and afflicted. In the second instance in Numbers 20:8 he is instructed to speak to the rock. Would you see this as a picture of our dependance upon God for an abundant supply to meet our spiritual needs in our experience after we are saved? You have referred to John 7:38 In verse 37 we find that Jesus is the source for a thirsty soul and he appeals to "any man" "He that believeth on me" the moment we rest in him by faith, we will receive satisfaction which will quench and satisfy us forever. "out of his belly (heart) shall flow rivers of living water" v. 38 In v. 39 we are told he is speaking "of the Spirit which they that believe on him should receive..." I have wondered about using the promised land as a type or picture of heaven. However, we know that many of the Old Testament types and shadows were exactly that and provides us though sometimes "through a glass darkly" an understanding of the real. I believe that we can conclude that Moses is a righteous man as he is listed with the hero's of faith in Heb. 11. In fact in v. 23-28 we see the stages of his life and that "By faith" and "through faith" he stepped out on God's word. As I mentioned in Deut. 34 he is given high commendation "So Moses the servant of the Lord died..." Just a few thoughts Robert |
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46 | Why didn't Moses enter the Promised Land | Num 20:12 | Robert Nicholson | 68558 | ||
Brother Ray: I will look forward to the new thread and will sign on when I see it. Your brother Robert |
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47 | Can a toddler go to heaven? NOTE | Deut 1:39 | Robert Nicholson | 75772 | ||
brother and Fellow Heir: Am excellent reference to Deut. 1:39 and also to other scriptures which show how God deals with people in righteousness. I was 8 years of age when I knew that I was lost and needed to be saved. We know that God does work with people when they are tender hearted and reminds us "To remember now our Creator in the days of our youth". It gives me such joy to think of the millions of little ones who have coming the blessing of God and who will praise him forever. I praise his name Robert |
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48 | Having a Relationship with God | Deut 11:1 | Robert Nicholson | 38919 | ||
Dear brother: I agree that we are freed from the curse of the Law through Christ. Our relationship to God is now motivated out of love rather than out of duty. Do you not think that his commandments exceed what we know as "The Ten Commandments"? However, if we were to teach legalistically that a Christian must obey the commandments are we not bringing them under law again? According to Galations we connected with the covenant of promise Gal. 4:28 In fact, was this not the problem with the Galations in that in reverting back to the law they were losing the freedom which they had in Christ. What is this freedom? Does it mean we can simply live as we like? Never! In Gal. 5:1 we are exhorted to "stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made you free, and be not entangled with the yoke of bondage" Paul makes it clear that we cannot abuse our liberty in Christ "For brethren you have been called into liberty; only use not liberty for an occassion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word even this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself" Gal.5:13-14 What is the key to fulfilling this desire? "this I say then, Walk in the Spirit and you shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh" Gal.5:16 He continues in verse 18 "But if ye be led of the Spirit ye are not under the law" As those who have been indwelt by the Holy Spirit of God, is not our relationship with God intimate, in that he speaks to us through his word by his spirit and we as those redeemed by his blood have personal access to God through Christ. In other words this relationship is two way. Brother, do you not think that there were things under the ceromonial law which do not apply to those who are under grace? Just a few thoughts Robert |
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49 | Having a Relationship with God | Deut 11:1 | Robert Nicholson | 39202 | ||
Dear brother Thank you for your response: The Lord Jesus said, "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matt. 11: 29-30 I am not sure of where you are coming from. However, I disagree with the idea that in order to be a good Christian I must obey the law of Moses. What I was trying to say in my last post regarding "his commandments exceeding the ten Commandments was that as those who belong to him, he wants our life, our all. My relationship to Christ should not be evaluated by my obedience to the law, but rather my obedience to him. Peace in his name Robert |
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50 | Is 1 Sam 2:10 b prophecy? | 1 Sam 2:10 | Robert Nicholson | 65608 | ||
Amen Emmaus: I love these words "And Mary said, My soul doth magnifiy the Lord. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior" Luke 1: 46-47 Mary was aware of the scriptures which prophecied of the Son which she would bear and his name is Jesus. Amen! |
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51 | Why did Elisha have to see Elijah taken | 2 Kin 2:9 | Robert Nicholson | 33752 | ||
Prophet: V. 10 Elijah told Elisha that his request would be answered one way or the other "If thou see me when I am taken up from thee, it shall be so to thee; but if not, it shall not be so. We find in V. 16 that Elisha did see Elijah being taken up in the Chariot. Although the answer to his request could be yes or no, God answered yes when we see that he entrusted Elisha to be heir to Elijah's prophetic office. I think it is implied that Elijah sense the spiritual discernment of Elisha, and yet it was not up to him to grant the request in either way. |
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52 | 2 Chron. 5:10? | 2 Chr 5:10 | Robert Nicholson | 57697 | ||
Justme: Did you get my message brother Robert |
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53 | Looking for the Saviour from Heaven! | Job 19:25 | Robert Nicholson | 64842 | ||
Dear fellow believers: I have been enjoying the confident hope of Job found in chp 19:25-27 " I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth; And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh I shall see God: Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another..." It is my understanding that Job lived before the giving of the law and could be contemporary with Abraham. I marvel at the insight which he had regarding death and bodily resurrection. I love the words "mine eyes shall behold and not another". People who lived in Job's day did not have the privilege of knowing their redeemer as we today. We look backward by faith to that precious one who lived, who gave his life on our behalf, was buried and rose again on the third day. After his resurrection we find that his body bore the wounds of Calvary. I love the promise given as 40 days hence he was taken up from the mount of olives into heaven "this same Jesus which was taken up from you into heaven, shall come in like manner as you have seen him go into heaven. On another thread the question was asked will we recongnize each other in heaven? I don't know. I know one thing for sure that on the day that Jesus comes, faith will give way to sight and we will see him as he is. What joy it will be to join the throng of the redeemed and sing a new song to him who is worthy! Like Job we will behold him in all his glory and splendor. Human words fail to grasp "what it will be to dwell above, and with the Lord of Glory reign" "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him" (1Cor. 2:9 I praise his precious name! Robert |
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54 | Looking for the Saviour from Heaven! | Job 19:25 | Robert Nicholson | 65015 | ||
Brother Ray: Thank you for your thoughtful and most excellent response. I believe the comparsion which you have given most certainly expands on the interpretation of the verse. It is amazing how that God has given us such truth through the words of ancient people who seemed to have far more insight than what we (I) sometimes give them credit for. Ray I do appreciate the importance of care taken in capitalization, even if at times I have difficulty trying to grasp the meaning. Thanks again In Christ Robert |
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55 | What do you think of Jesus? | Ps 22:1 | Robert Nicholson | 31837 | ||
Dear Lamplight: Your poem is excellent and reflects the feelings which I have concerning this Psalm. The depths of the suffering of Christ at the hands of humans was terrible and yet the suffering at the hands of a Holy God on account of my sin is beyond words. The hymn writer says "I wonder what he saw in me to suffer such great angony.?" In verse 2 of Psalms 22 we read of the darkness which covered the scene beginning at the noon day hour at calvary. This darkness was miraculous since it could not be explained in human terms and yet the God of heaven veiled the scene in total darkness when his Son was made sin for us. "He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities and the chastisement of our peace was laid upon him; and with his stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5)KJV Why did God forsake his Son? V3 "But thou art holy, O thou that inhabistest the praises of Israel" God turned his back on his Son because he could not look on Sin, Jesus bore the darkness and agony of Calvary that our sins might be forgiven. Because of his sinless sacrifice and his worth a Holy God could look on him and pardon us? "On that cross alone forsaken, where no pitying eye was found, Now to God's right hand exalted, With his praise the heavens resound. Lamplight you are right, he willing gave himself in our stead that we might be his forever. We remember as he anticipated the cross " he could pray being in agony: and his sweat as great drops of blood falling to the ground Luke 22:44 "Saying, Father if thou be willing to remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine be done."Luke 22:42 The Lord Jesus knew that this cup of suffering could not removed because his purpose in coming to the world was to save sinners such as me, you etc. To think that the God of eternity could not release his Son from the death of the cross expresses to us his love beyond compare. "Such love surpassing human thought, that thou blest lamb of God, could bear sin's curse and interpose thine own most precious blood." I rejoice that his love reached me. Robert |
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56 | The Shepherd is My Lord! | Ps 23:1 | Robert Nicholson | 47552 | ||
Dear fellowbelievers: It has been suggested that Psalm 23, Psalm 24 and Psalm 25 are a trilogy. God by his Spirit caused David to write these prophetic Psalms. 1. Psalms 22: The Good Shepherd gives his life for the Sheep. (John 10:11) We read in graphic detail the sufferings of the Lord Jesus upon the cross which are further proofs of the inspiration of scripture as we see these prophecies fulfilled by Christ at the hands of Roman soldiers who knew nothing of prophecy regarding Christ. Psalms 23: The Great Shepherd "brought again from the dead through the blood of the everlasting covenant" (Heb. 13:20) who tenderly cares for the sheep. Because of calvary we belong to him, he is our Lord, the one who governs our life. We have confidence as we feed upon the green pastures of his word. Serinity fills our soul as he leads us by his Spirit beside the still waters. We are safe in him as we walk through this world of death and are guided by his rod of correction and rescued from danger by the crook of his staff. Even in the midst of our enemies he cares for us, greater is he that is in us then he that is in the world. Our cup runneth over with his love which he has given each believer by his indwelling Spirit. We know that his goodness and mercy will follow us all the days of our lives, we are totally dependent upon his grace. Our hope is sure that when our days of life are over that we will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Praise his precious name. Psalms 24: The Chief Shepherd who appears as the King of Glory to own and reward the sheep (1 Peter 5:4) These are a few musings which I have enjoyed. Words fail us when we discuss our Lord and Saviour. Robert |
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57 | A little humor... :) | Prov 17:22 | Robert Nicholson | 68409 | ||
Very Good mbrooker. Years ago Joshua's triump was heard through the land. ( can't find the verse) |
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58 | turtle-dove | Song 2:12 | Robert Nicholson | 64894 | ||
djconklin: "for lo the winter is past, and the rain is over and gone;" Song of Solomon 2:11 As I sit in Canada waiting for winter these words bring a sense of hope. I listen not for turtle doves, but for the frogs etc. which in the springtime give me hope that he summer is coming. What beautiful language we find in this chapeter " My beloved is mine and I am his..." and more powerful "Until the day break and the shadows flee away..." As one who belongs to Christ I rejoice that a day will come when shadows will be no longer and faith will give way to sight! What will it be to see our Savior face to face? Robert |
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59 | How did sin originate | Is 14:12 | Robert Nicholson | 43961 | ||
New Creature: I knew you were going to ask this question! I would ask "What cause Eve to disobey God and why did Adam wilfully disobey God? They both knew the consequences at least at an intellectual level. I believe if we can understand the process which humans went through, we will have some understanding of the mind of the tempter. In Genesis 3 we find that the first thing the serpent did was question the word of God "Hath God said? Gen. 3:1 We find that Eve knows what God has commanded and the consequences of disobedience. However, we find that she is taken in by the serpent's part truth. He told her "you shall not die, for God knows that your eyes will be opened, and ye shall be as god knowing both good and evil. Consider the process of disobedience. First of all she allows a seed of doubt to form regarding God's word. Secondly, she is tempted by the look of the food of the tree that it appeared to be good and would make one wise. At this point she partakes of the tree and gives to her husband who eats willingly. We know the rest of the story. That "by one man sin entered the world and death by sin, so that death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned" Romans 5:12 Why did two people who were sinless allow themselves to disobey God? They made a personal choice because of their desire to be more than God intended them to be. No one forced them to disobey God. How does this relate to the serpent or Satan? Satan is referred to as "the annoited cherub that covereth; I have set thee so: Thou wast upon the Holy mountain of God; Thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire. Thou wast perfect in all thy ways from the day thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. Ezekiel 28 :14-15 Satan appears to have had a place of leadership under God. He was exceptionally wise and yet from within his mind came the desire to be equal to or above God. Lucifer was judged by God and was cast down from his heavenly position. However, his final Judgement will not come until the end of the great tribulation at which time he is cast into the lake of fire (Rev. 20:10) When we meet Satan as the serpent in the garden of Eden, he is one of the most beautiful and crafty creatures who is judged after his temptation of Eve to the level of a loathsome reptile. We must remember that Satan has many guises. However, back to your original question? I believe that the process that brought Lucifer down was similar to that which came upon humans. Lucifer had observed the Holiness of God, in fact he was created for God for a heavenly service. Within his mind with all his wisdom he coveted that which was never intended to be his, and that was to rise himself above the throne of God in rebellion. Lucifer made a choice and as in the case of man no one forced him and that choice brought about horific consequences. More importantly, we must remember that Satan is alive and well on planet earth and his objective is always to destroy the things and people of God by whatever means. Paul in writing to the Corinthians reminds us of his subtile ways: "Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices." 2 Cor. 2:11 This is a very difficult question and I hope I have been able to shed some understanding. May God richly bless you Robert |
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60 | How did sin originate | Is 14:12 | Robert Nicholson | 44184 | ||
Greetings New Creature: According to Eph 2:1 "we were dead in tresspasses and in sins before we were made alive in Christ." Adam and Eve were placed in the position of spiritual death the moment they disobeyed God. In fact they were ashamed of their nakedness and try to cover themselves with fig leaves. Gen. 3:7 Even though they were dead, "they heard the voice of God" They were dead and could not change their situation (helpless), but they were not deaf to the call of God. This is where the idea of free choice verses God making the choice to call them. God knew their condition, he knew their need, but he wanted them to acknowledge that need before he would take the next step in restoring them to himself. God asked two questions which apply to sinners even today. "Where art thou?" and to Eve "What is this that thou hast done?" Gen 3:10-11 They acknowledge their sin and need "I was afraid, because I was naked and I hid myself" V.10 We find that God makes a covenant with them with a promise in V15 in of a redeemer through the seed of the woman speaking of Christ. God covered their nakedness with coats of skins. This is a picture of a sinner being clothed by God in the righteousness of Christ and made fit for God's presence. The only choice which Adam and Eve made was to sin. It was God who made the choice to call them and redeem them bringing them back into fellowship with him. We must remember that the plan of salvation for lost sinners was all of the grace of God. Humankind in his sinful state did not seek after God. Romans 3:11. The only choice we could make as humans was to continue building sin upon sin. Even the things which we did before we were saved which may have been kind works or goodness to others, none of this could earn us any peace with God. Do lost sinners have the ability to choose right from wrong. I believe that according to Romans 1;20 God has not left humans without a testimony of himself in creation. In Romans 2"14-15 we find that the Gentiles who know not God, "do by nature the things contained in the law" which would show us that the law is written in their hearts, in other words they have a conscience. The fact that they have this testimony of God and have a conscience which would convict them of wrong only makes them more responsible before God. However, as I have referred to Rom.3 a person in their natural state "does not seek after God." How then do we ever receive salvation? It is God by his Spirit who strives with sinners and shows them their utter, hopless condition. It is God by his Spirit through his word whether written or spoken who opens the understanding of lost sinners to the truth of the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ for our sins. The moment we rest, trust or believe this truth, it is God by his Spirit who indwells the believer giving them assurance of eternal life, a new nature within and power to live for Christ in our daily lives. What I am trying to show in the above paragraph is that eternal life is a free gift given to us by God and that he is the one who calls us, who convicts us, who enlightens us, who saves us and who keeps us. We are totally dependent on him. At one time I thought that I had made certain choices before I was saved. Yet in retrospect, I can see that God was in it all. It was no accident that a preacher from many miles away visited our farmhouse and brought the gospel to people who had never heard it before. It was no accident that my father was gloriously saved and immediately spread the good news to his family. I can see now that when as a young boy I learned about my sin and my need to be born again, that it was God by his Spirit who used my father and others to get that important fact across to me. I learned by bitter experience that I could not get saved whenever I wanted to. I thought I believed the gospel and God's promise to save those who believe and yet I was not saved. The day that I came to know Christ, I was alone on the roadside after school, I was in torment over my dilemma, not saved. I tried to believe and yet it seemed that there was only darkness in my soul. I got down on my knees and cryed to God "please help me to get saved" It was only moments later as my mind went over John 3:16 that God revealed to me the truth that I was the whosoever for whom Christ died. I took him at his word "that I would not perish but have everlasting life" On the other hand, we have many scriptures which invite sinners to come to Christ. We have examples of those who came to him in their need when he was on earth and had their sins forgiven and their bodies healed. Even Jesus warned of the urgency in coming to know him. "Strive to enter in at the strait gate" I have told my friends that if they are being convicted of their sin, if God is dealing with their soul be thankful for it and do not trifle with his call. Robert |
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