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41 | Why the eye? | Luke 11:34 | Aspilos | 61447 | ||
The Pharisees didn't exactly accept the Lord with open arms. Is is possible too, that he may have seen darkness in the form of hatred in their eyes? | ||||||
42 | Why the eye? | Luke 11:34 | Aspilos | 61449 | ||
Thanks for your reply BB. I believe your reply was accurate, but I guess what I was wondering was whether the Lord was pointing out that the eye reveals something about the soul. For example, when someone is hateful it usually shows up in the eyes. Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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43 | Does the Bible predict Christianity? | Luke 18:8 | Aspilos | 177883 | ||
Does the Bible predict the growth of Christianity, great Christian movements, revival, etc? If so, can anyone give some verses for reference? | ||||||
44 | Does the Bible predict Christianity? | Luke 18:8 | Aspilos | 177894 | ||
Thanks to both for the replies on this question, but I'm getting two conflicting answers. Does the Bible contradict itself on this point? | ||||||
45 | Does the Bible predict Christianity? | Luke 18:8 | Aspilos | 177897 | ||
Mark, thanks for the answers. I thought this over a bit before I posted the question and was already thinking along the same lines before I received any replies. It seems like the early Christian writers actually predicted more of a decline in the church than growth. Even as Paul was bidding farewell to the Ephesians in Acts he stated, "...after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock." I know he was talking about false teachers entering and polluting the truth. Two millenniums later in time, the deceit must be at an all time high. No? I think Doc's example of Genesis 22:17 could be in reference to the church all throughout the ages from beginning to end. Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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46 | What is Dominion Theology? | Luke 18:8 | Aspilos | 177907 | ||
Doc, even though it's impossible to know someone while communicating through a forum, I didn't really think you were trying to offer a contradiction. I was just probing for a more thorough answer and I appreciate that. I guess I'm not up on the terms today though, and thats got me wanting to ask another question. What is "Dominion Theology"? Thanks! Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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47 | Does the Bible predict Christianity? | Luke 18:8 | Aspilos | 177908 | ||
Hank, I didn't make it clear in the question but I was aiming more toward end-time prophecy that pointed to a Christian movement of great numbers. Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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48 | What is Dominion Theology? | Luke 18:8 | Aspilos | 177938 | ||
Doc and Mark, thanks for the explanation. Now I see why you brought that up. I'd say that even the scripture examples that Mark gave earlier disagrees with that idea. Doc, you did well. Bendiciones de paz y alegria, mi hermano en Christo. Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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49 | Is Hell fire literal that burns forever? | John 5:24 | Aspilos | 122089 | ||
As I had said, I don't think we should question whether or not it is literal, but rather is it spiritual or physical. Not believing something is literal is not believing it at all. Then it would be a fairy tail, no? In Matthew 13, the Lord refers to hell as a fiery furnace and the evil doers that are cast therein as weeds. Weeds in this case are symbolic of evil persons. Question is, can the fiery furnace also be symbolic of something? In Luke 16, the rich man desired water to alleviate his torment. 24 So he called to him, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.' I hardly doubt he was seeking regular ole wet water as we know it. Could be that he needed what was actually symbolized by water. After all, we're talking about eternal hell. I've a feeling that he needed the Spirit of Life that Jesus was speaking about to the woman at the well in John 4. 14 but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." At any rate, I do believe that hell is literal, and more terrible than we could imagine. I don't believe it's a place where any of us would want to end up. Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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50 | Is this heaven or the family? | John 14:2 | Aspilos | 61803 | ||
Greetings Hank, I know it's been a while since this discussion, but I was strolling around and came across the comments here and found them to be quite interesting. It also stirred a question in me. Is the Lord actually describing heaven here or do you think it's more probable that He is assuring His disciples that a "place" is being prepared especially for them in the Father’s family. The reason I ask this question is, often throughout the Bible, the mention of house is in reference to family. Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. In telling them, “I go and prepare a place for you” could it be that He was on his way to be offered up and thus make a way for them to become sons of God and members of the Father’s house [family]? In verse 23 of the same chapter the same word again is used, but translated as abode in the KJV. Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. He's not saying that He is going to heaven to build a place, but rather, "we [He and the Father] will come unto him [the believer] to make their abode. Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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51 | Is this heaven or the family? | John 14:2 | Aspilos | 61822 | ||
Speaking of heaven, I do hope to meet you there also Hank. I don't want you to think that I was insinuating that I do not believe in such a place, for indeed I do. I'm sure understanding it is as you say, beyond our comprehension. I don't however, believe that understanding the Lord's message is necessarily that difficult. I often hear persons refer to the Lord's statement in the above verse, (I go to prepare a place for you) as though He was on His way to heaven with a hammer in his hand. I just don't see it. Was I wrong in pointing out that Jesus and the Father would come to us to make their dwelling? Your answer surprised me. Not that you did a bad job or anything, but I usually find your replies to be a bit more intriguing. Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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52 | Is this heaven or the family? | John 14:2 | Aspilos | 61835 | ||
Greetings Hank! Thanks at least for your honesty. I have to tell you though, whether it be your intention or not, your replies generally are quite intriguing. I think it's the way you artistically combine wit with wisdom, but I'm not here to flatter you. :-) On an ending note: It doesn't seem that the Lord is talking about heaven here, but rather about you and I being the habitation of God. I don't believe this requires any speculation. Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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53 | Is this heaven or the family? | John 14:2 | Aspilos | 61836 | ||
CDBJ Greetings! I don't want to leave anyone with the impression that I don't believe in heaven because I do, but I don't think this scripture is speaking of heaven, but rather you and I being God's habitation. If you read further into the chapter you'll see where the Lord tells His disciples that He and the Father will make their abode with them. Paul later shared this same message with the Ephesians. Ephesians 2:22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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54 | Is this heaven or the family? | John 14:2 | Aspilos | 61863 | ||
Ray, thanks for the assurance! The comparisons make absolute sense. I'm amazed at how so many fail to see exactly what this scripture is all about. I looked at it the same way for years. It was right under my nose and I didn't know it. Thank the Lord for His Light! Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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55 | Is this heaven or the family? | John 14:2 | Aspilos | 61902 | ||
Tim, thanks for the reply and your comments are always welcome as far as I'm concerned. Sorry for not getting back sooner, but my schedule doesn't always allow me time to repond so promptly. The more wisdom I read from the members of this forum can only help to further my understanding. But, if I may, I would also like to reply to your statements. 1) "I am going" in v. 20 indicates a physical journey. True, because that physical journey was to the cross. 2) "Where" is the paricle 'hupou', which has the basic meaning of a physical location. Again true, since that location is in our hearts. "I am" 'eimi' is present indicative, so the Lord is saying to His disciples, “where I am” not where I will be, “there you may be also.” It is obvious that He was there with them at that time, but he meant something more. 10 Don't you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? Again He says, "I am" 20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. 3) V. 4 again speaks of a physical location by saying, 'You know the way to the place where I am going...'. The way of course is Christ (although He is not a road in the physical sense), which further strengthens what I believe. He is the only way to becoming a son of God and a member of the Father's family. Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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56 | Is this heaven or the family? | John 14:2 | Aspilos | 61903 | ||
Ray, thanks again for the words of encouragement. Here's another one that you may have overlooked. KJV 1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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57 | Is this heaven or the family? | John 14:2 | Aspilos | 61920 | ||
Elice, I think you're on to something. Thanks for the remarks. Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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58 | Is this heaven or the family? | John 14:2 | Aspilos | 61921 | ||
Greetings CDBJ, I'm a firefighter by trade, not a scholar, but I have studied the Greek for a few years now. I probably know enough to get me into trouble. Just being honest. I don't believe it's everything though. There are many who know the original languages much better than I and still don't see the things that you and I share. Those things are given to us, as I'm sure you well know. To Him be the glory. God bless you my brother. Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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59 | Is this heaven or the family? | John 14:2 | Aspilos | 61922 | ||
Tim, I have to make a bit of a correction. In my haste, I said that the Lord's statement, "where I am" is in our hearts and that's not entirely precise. In verse 10, Jesus says, "I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me" but goes on to say in ver 20 "On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you." I know I'm repeating myself here, but I thought I should make a correction. Bendiciones! Aspilos |
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60 | hoyy spirit bap. evidence tounges? | Acts | Aspilos | 55500 | ||
I just came along and noticed that this statement has gone long uncontested, but I have to reply just in case someone else decides to read it and buy it. First, one should be careful about making statements like, "If you been told that tongues are not for you.Then you was told a lie.", for that is exactly what Paul was telling the Corinthians in this verse. 1 Corinthians 12:30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? If you wish to know why believers spoke in tongues while in the presence of unbelievers Paul explained that also. 1 Corinthians 14:22 Wherefore TONGUES ARE FOR A SIGN, not to them that believe, but TO THEM THAT BELIEVE NOT: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. I have not changed the wording, but I did type some of the words into uppercase. This is the part that is often overlooked. No where do the scriptures ever suggest that speaking in tongues is evidence for the believer. A true believer should not have a need for an external evidence unless he is lacking in faith. Heb. 11:1 Now FAITH is the substance of things hoped for, the EVIDENCE of things not seen. Again, I have typed the key words in uppercase. |
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