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41 | Was Simeon part of N. kingdom? | Josh 19:9 | Pam D | 103056 | ||
Was Simeon part of the northern kingdom? The bible says, at the time of Rehoboam and Jeroboam, Israel was split into the Northern Kingdom of Israel consisting of 10 of the tribes of Israel (1Kings 11:35) and the Southern kingdom which included Judah and Benjamin (1Kings 12:23) According to Map 4 in my Life Application Bible (it shows the land that God had given to each tribe), Simeon is located in the middle of Judah. Did the tribe of Simeon continue to live in the middle of Judah, but were loyal to Jeroboam and the northern kingdom? Thanks for any help you can give me. Blessings, Pam |
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42 | James 1:9-10 high and low positions? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 102859 | ||
Hi Tim, Just a quick note to let you that Lori accepted the Lord last night! Praise God! Thanks so much for your prayers! Blessings, Pam |
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43 | James 1:9-10 high and low positions? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 102858 | ||
Dear Ed, Just a quick note to let you know Lori accepted the Lord! Praise God! By the way, I would never have spoken to her on the subject of God bringing adversity into our lives, my friend did. So she kind of opened the can of worms and dumped it into my lap! In spite of that, all went well and we are now praying and exploring ways to help her with her problems and how we can disciple her. Blessings, Pam |
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44 | James 1:9-10 high and low positions? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 102791 | ||
Dear Tim, Thanks for your advice and help regarding my studies in Scripture. Your comments are appreciated. I have posted a note to Ed about a blessing I will hopefully have tonight of leading a woman to the Lord. There are a few complications which I have posted in the note to Ed. I will not repeat the whole thing here (it's rather lengthy), but would be grateful if you would read it, too. It is in this thread just under this note to you. It starts out "Dear Ed, Thanks for the advice about". I have asked him to pray for wisdom and discernment for me regarding this. I wonder if I might ask the same of you. Thanks for your prayers, Blessings, Pam |
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45 | James 1:9-10 high and low positions? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 102788 | ||
Dear Ed, Thanks for the advice about college, I'll have to pray about it. Right now, I have something else I need to ask you. Tonight I am going to be speaking to a woman named Lori about salvation. She is undergoing some very, very heavy duty problems. Our mutual friend just called me and would like me to help her explain salvation to Lori after work tonight. I am very familiar with the Scriptures on salvation, but would you pray that the Lord gives me wisdom and discernment when I speak to this woman. I can lead her to the Lord, but I do not have the skills to counsel her. A further possible complication is that (in an unrelated conversation), I told my friend about some verses in the Bible where it says that the Lord is the one who brings adversity. (Lam 3:37-38, Isa 45:7, Ecc 7:14, Lam 3:32-33 ). These verses led me to the conclusion that the Lord just doesn't allow adversity and calamity, but He Himself brings it on. She told Lori this and now Lori is interested in salvation. I want to make sure she is not coming to the Lord as a fire insurance policy. From what I can see in Scripture, the Lord brings adversity on unbelievers and believers alike. Please pray the Lord would give me wisdom and discernment regarding this, too. Thanks so much for your prayers. Blessings, Pam These are the verses I gave my friend on adversity: Isaiah 45:7 I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things. Lam 3:37-38 Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both calamities and good things come? Ecclesiastes 7:14 When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other... Lam 3:32-33 Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men. I also told my friend that God brings adversity for a reason(s), and many times we will never know those reasons. But one of the truths to hang on to is that God is infinitely wise and never makes a mistake. He is in complete control and will not give us more than we can bear. And that God loves us and He is good and wants good things for us. I gave her verses to support these truths also which I have listed below. Psalm 119:71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. Heb 12:10 Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. Romans 8:28 "And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose." John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 1John 4:9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son. 2Chron 7:3 .... "He is good; his love endures forever." Nahum 1:7 The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, but with an overwhelming flood he will make an end of Nineveh; he will pursue his foes into darkness. Jn 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Job 9:4 His wisdom is profound, his power is vast. Who has resisted him and come out unscathed? Job 12:13 To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. Psalm 147:5 His understanding has no limit. Romans 11:33-34 How fathomless the depths of God's resources, wisdom, and knowledge! How unsearchable His decisions, and how mysterious His methods! For who has ever understood the thoughts of the Lord, or has ever been His advisor? |
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46 | James 1:9-10 high and low positions? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 102507 | ||
Dear Tim, I think I am going to hold off ordering the commentaries that you suggested until I have an opportunity to examine them a little closer. I would think the F.F. Bruce commentary would just expand on the answers he has already given in the one I have. And I would like to take a closer look at the Critical Commentary Series before I purchase it. I ended up ordering the one that Ed suggested by Zodhiates. Ya, know, I think I would like to go to college to study the Bible after my kids finish college. It would be awesome to be able to have a bunch of professors answer my questions about the Bible! Although, I must say, I thought I already hit gold with this web site and all of you to help answer my questions! Thanks again, Blessings, Pam |
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47 | James 1:9-10 high and low positions? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 102506 | ||
Dear Ed, I just wanted to let you know that I ordered Zodhiates commentary on James, "Faith, Love and Hope". I should get it Thursday. I think I am going to hold off on ordering the ones that Tim suggested. Thanks again for the suggestion and for your help. By the way, what do you think the "Crown of Life is in James 1:12? Blessings, Pam |
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48 | James 1:9-10 high and low positions? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 102111 | ||
Dear Tim, I forgot that I have a commentary by F.F. Bruce! (I have a lot of books) The one I have is the International Bible Commentary published by Zondervan. When I first got it, it made me a little nervous because he is into the higher criticism stuff, so I put it away. I just pulled it out and I think I like it now! Is the New International Commentary on the New Testament similar? I only have a basic understanding of Greek. I taught myself using Jim Founds book "Basic Greek in 30 minutes a Day". And I have almost no knowledge of Hebrew. Do you think the New International Critical Commentary would be of use to me? Do they translate the languages when they are commenting on them? Blessings, Pam |
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49 | James 1:9-10 high and low positions? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 102108 | ||
Dear Ed, Thanks so much for your suggestion on a commentary for James. I have two books by Zodhiates, "The complete Word Study Old Testament" and "The Complete Word Study Dictionary". Both are helpful. I am sure that a commentary by him would be great! I will probably order it. Do you have Zodhiates 3 volume commentary set on the book of James? If so, what does he say about James 1:9-10 and what does he say the rich brothers low position is? Blessings, Pam |
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50 | James 1:9-10 high and low positions? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 101986 | ||
Dear Tim, The crown of life illustration was great! I think you are right on that one. That was very helpful. But I am still struggling with the James 1:9-10. You said that for the poor guy his high position is because he is in Christ. And for the rich guy his low position is his human fraility. Why wouldn’t the two different positions be speaking of the same subject? For example, if we are right in thinking that the high position for the poor brother is his being in Christ, why wouldn’t the low position of the rich person be speaking of the same subject, his low position in Christ? Also, vs 11 says the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will fade away. All commentaries I have consulted seem to say what you have been saying, except one - “The New Bible Commentary” edited by D.A. Carson, R.T. France, J.A.Motyer, and G.J. Wenham. This commentary says: “The brother in humble circumstances is encouraged to see himself from God’s perspective and take pride in his high position. ...In contrast the rich person should take pride in his low position. This is probably a deliberately ironic statement. The term “rich” in James is used only for non-believers. James does know of some wealthy Christians (2:2, 4:13) but he speaks of them without calling the “rich”. While the verse might mean that a rich man could properly take pride in having been humbled by God and brought to associate as an equal with poor Christians, it is more likely that James is saying that if the rich person looks at the same future as the “humble” brother, the only thing he has to take pride in is his “low position”, or “his passig away. .... “ What do you think? Could this explanation be right? It differs quite a bit from the other commentaries I have, which is why I feel a little nervous about it. If I may, let me ask you one more question. If you were to teach an adult class on the book of James, what commentaries would you use that would give you in-depth information on each verse? I ask because I am teaching a ladies bible study on the book of James. I have 4 commentaries (the New Bible Commentary (quoted above), the Bible Knowledge Commentary by John Walvoord, the Life Application Commentary, and The Be Book Commentary on James by Wiersbe), but none really goes into the depth I’m interested in pursuing. I enjoy in-depth stuff. Thank you so much for your help and the time you put into answering my questions, especially since you have been busy with other important matters. Blessings, Pam |
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51 | Various questions on James 1:9-12 | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 101904 | ||
Dear Tim, I think I understand what you are saying about vs 9-11, that Jesus puts all BELIEVERS, the rich and poor alike on equal footing so to speak because of their positions in Jesus. So don't trust in your social position or wealth. But I still don’t get what these verses are saying. Vs 9 - Is the high position of the poor brother his position in Christ? Vs 10 - Is the rich man saved? If so, is his low position the fact that he is not saved? Also it seems to be saying that HE, himself, will pass away not his stuff. I noticed that the NIV translates verse 10 very differently from the NASB. The NASB translates the verb as “Let” rather than “should”. NIV “But the one who is rich SHOULD take pride in his low position, because HE will pass away like a wild flower.” NASB “and LET the rich man glory in his humiliation, because like the flowering grass HE will pass away.” Does the translation make a difference in how we should understand this verse? Also, I'm not sure I get what you mean by a "Symbol of victory". Crowns are rewards for our service to Jesus, right? Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my questions. Blessings, Pam |
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52 | Various questions on James 1:9-12 | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 101903 | ||
Dear Tim, I think I understand what you are saying about vs 9-11, that Jesus puts all BELIEVERS, the rich and poor alike on equal footing so to speak because of their positions in Jesus. So don't trust in your social position or wealth. But I still don’t get what these verses are saying. Vs 9 - Is the high position of the poor brother his position in Christ? Vs 10 - Is the rich man saved? If so, is his low position the fact that he is not saved? Also it seems to be saying that HE, himself, will pass away not his stuff. I noticed that the NIV translates verse 10 very differently from the NASB. The NASB translates the verb as “Let” rather than “should”. NIV “But the one who is rich SHOULD take pride in his low position, because HE will pass away like a wild flower.” NASB “and LET the rich man glory in his humiliation, because like the flowering grass HE will pass away.” Does the translation make a difference in how we should understand this verse? Also, I'm not sure I get what you mean by a "Symbol of victory". Crowns are rewards for our service to Jesus, right? Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my questions. Blessings, Pam |
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53 | Various Questions on James 1:9-12 | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 101871 | ||
Dear Tim, So glad you are online and answered this question for me. Of course, it makes perfect sense now! I have a few more questions on some other stuff I am working on at the moment in the book of James. Perhaps you can help me with those questions too. In James 1:9-10, I have a few questions: What is the “high position” in which the poor brother should take pride and what is the low position the rich man (believer?) should take pride (James 1:9)? Why would a person take pride in a low position? What sort of pride is James talking about? Also in James 1:12, I was wondering what is the "Crown of Life"? Is it : 1) It is "Eternal Life" as the Life Application Bible notes says? (If it is eternal life, I don't get it. A crown is a reward, isn’t it? How can eternal life be a reward? Isn’t it a gift?) 2) A martyrs crown (Rev 2:10, Lk 6:22, Matt 5:10-12, 2Tim 3:12 - are these martyrs crowns) ? 3) Or would you agree with the Bible Knowledge commentary that "the life which is promised is probably life here and now, life in its fullness, life in its completeness." Thanks for any insight you may have on these verses. Blessings, Pam PS I have read some of your old postings and it is evident you have insightful comments on many subjects. I just ordered 2 books by an author you suggested in one of your past posts on election, Robert Shank. They just came yesterday - they were backordered. I’m looking forward to reading them. |
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54 | 2Pe1:4How believer partake of God natur | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 101832 | ||
I still don’t get what 2Peter 1:4 means. Dear ED, Sorry I wasn't able to get back to you right away. “Life” got in the way! Every commentary I read says what you (or the MacArthur Study Bible) said, but, I still don't get it. That’s why I asked this question in the first place. I recognize that the Holy Spirit dwells in the believer. But I don’t see how this passage is saying that. Perhaps you can help me process this through. It seems to me that Peter is writing to people who are already believers (vs 1). So why would Peter tell BELIEVERS that they “MIGHT” become “Partakers of the Divine nature” when they already have the Holy Spirit dwelling in them? Could the Divine nature be refering to the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22)? Verse 5 goes on to say that “For this very reason (what reason?) applying all diligence, in YOUR FAITH supply ...." Here is the verse and the way I was seeing what each of these phrases mean. The verse phrases are in quotes and my thoughts as to what they mean are in parentheses. What have I misunderstood? 2Peter 1:4 "For by these” (His divine power and the true knowledge of Him) “He has granted to US” (believers) “His precious and magnificent promises, in order that by them” (the promises to the church?) “YOU” (believers-vs 1) “MIGHT” (it doesn’t say “already have”) “become PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE,” (??? fruit of the spirit ???) “having escaped (past tense) the corruption that is in the world by lust." 2Peter 1:5 “For this very reason” (what reason?) “applying all diligence, in YOUR FAITH supply ....” Any help would be greatly appreciated. Blessings, Pam |
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55 | The Son of Man? | Num 23:19 | Pam D | 101487 | ||
GOD is NOT a son of Man, Jesus (the God/man) is. Dear Searching4truth, Jesus is BOTH God and man. Even though Jesus is one person, his two natures (divine and human) are not confounded (mixed) in him. So GOD is NOT a son of Man, rather Jesus (the God/man) is. Num 23:19 is referring to the fact that God does not have the sinful nature of a man that he should lie. This is a comparison of a sinful human nature to God’s holy nature. Blessings, Pam |
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56 | Is the sin nature substance or mind set? | Phil 3:9 | Pam D | 100939 | ||
Dear Tim, I posted this first on Saturday and just read on ID 93586 that you had a virus on your computer for the last few days so I thought I would send it again. Here is what I posted over the weekend. "I was hoping you might jump in at some point. I have read some of your old postings and it is evident you have insightful comments on many subjects. I just ordered 2 books by an author you suggested in one of your past posts on election, Robert Shank. I came out of atheism in 1988 into a Baptist church in which the pastor was a Calvinist. I received some of the same Calvinist arguments when I pointed out the Scriptures that say God is not partial and wants all to come to salvation. I enjoyed reading your insightful posts where you shared your views with Reformer Joe and others who disagreed. I thought you always had great answers to their ojections. I was also so surprised to read your take on Romans 9-11 as I had studied Romans 9 with my friend Deb and we came to the same conclusions you did! We also did not think it was talking about the individual salvations of Jacob, Esau, or Pharoah, but rather about God’s sovereign right to use them to further his purposes on earth. Heb 12:16 says Esau was godless and therefore God foreknew that he could not have given Esau the birthright - which I understood included the spiritual welfare of the family. It would have damaged God’s purposes to do that. And I think that God did not harden Pharoah’s heart against salvation, but against letting his people go. If Gods main purpose in the plagues was to get Pharoah to let his people go why didn’t he just soften Pharoahs heart or kill Pharoah off ! I think the reason God hardened Pharoahs heart is because all the plagues were against Egypt’s false gods and if Pharoah let the Israelites go halfway through the plagues before he had discredited ALL of Egypts false gods then the Egyptians may have just added Jehovah to the rest of their gods that had not been discredited. Over and over it states in Exodus that God did these signs so they would know he is the ONE true God. I read with interest that you said you would be posting some detailed examinations of chapters 9-11 from an Arminian perspective soon. I’m not sure if you have done that yet - I will do a search after I send this to you and read it eagerly. If there is a book that you could recommend on Romans from an Arminian perspective I would be most interested in it. But I am rambling on! Let me get back to your current post to me with regard to the sin nature. First, thank you for your answer. I was asking Reformer Joe specific questions based on previous postings from him. He understood the background of why I was asking those specific questions. I had been mixed up in a Keswick understanding of practical /experiential sanctification which I have recently discovered to be wrong by reading an article on Bible.org about it. To view the article go to the bible.org website, select "Advanced Studies" on the left. Scroll down to pheumatology (the Holy Spirit). Then select "Wesleyan and Keswick models of sanctification". I would highly recommend that you read this article. It is quite excellent. Perhaps you can address this subject in the article you posted in 2 parts on sanctification. I’m thinking that Reformer Joe has the right answers on practical/experiental sanctification. I think you may also benefit from reading his postings to me on that subject and perhaps you can address that view in your article on sanctification too! The next question I am posting about 2Peter 1:4 I am asking with that background in mind. I would be thrilled if you would respond to it also." Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. Blessings, Pam |
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57 | Why are NT epistles in that Bible order? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 100928 | ||
Dear Ed, For my own benefit, I think I'm going to summarize this thread on sanctification and the other one that started when I reposted one of my questions. When I get done, I will post it for others to read. I'm just waiting for one more answer from Joe on his view of 2Peter 1:4. You probably saw the post on ID 100109. I was asking Joe specifically because of his view on what the new nature is. If you would like to address the question, that would be great. If you don't want to "get into it with Joe" you can address it here if you like. I sent it Sat - do you think it is buried now - or do you think perhaps Joe took the weekend off? After I summarize this thread, I'm thinking of summarizing some of the other major topics that people keep discussing. What subject do you think I should attack first after this thread? Blessings, Pam |
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58 | What is God's part in my santification?. | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 100882 | ||
Dear Ed, Agreed - let's not go there. Any other differences? Blessings, Pam |
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59 | Why are NT epistles in that Bible order? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 100865 | ||
Dear Ed, Thanks for my chuckle of the day! Blessings, Pam |
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60 | What is God's part in my santification?. | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 100864 | ||
Dear Ed, May I ask what different viewpoints you and Joe are coming from? Election? Covenant Theology? Escatology? Other? I find it helpful to know what theological bias (everyone has a theological bias) someone is coming from so I can discern why they are saying what they are saying and still benefit. I think for some it colors their view too much so they are unwilling to hear what the other person has to say. But I personally like to hear all sides and prayerfully meditate on them and come to my own answers. After all, I have been wrong from a theological perspective before (i.e. Keswick sanctification), and I suppose it will probably happen again ! Blessings, Pam PS I most wholeheartedly agree that our relationship with Jesus is the MOST vital thing. And I loved your final statement -“Sanctification is our conscience effort along with the Holy Spirit to seperate ourselves from the lusts of the flesh and this world to walk in a closer relationship with Christ.” It pretty much summarizes the what, how and why of practical sanctification ! Funny thing - this is exactly what I was doing before I got messed up in the wrong Keswick understanding of practical sanctification! |
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