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41 | God's ways of speaking to believers | 2 Tim 3:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 214826 | ||
Hi oyewole55 and welcome. God communicates with us through His Word. 2Timothy 3:16,17: 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. Isaiah 55:11 so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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42 | Is tithing a command for chriatians? | 2 Cor 9:7 | Wild Olive Shoot | 214821 | ||
I would agree that since the fall, it has all been grace. What else could it be.:) Stand in His grace, WOS |
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43 | Is tithing a command for chriatians? | 2 Cor 9:7 | Wild Olive Shoot | 214820 | ||
Kiley, The covenant of grace was effective and administered long before the cross. To say it is between the cross and the crown is misstating what Paul penned in Galatians for one thing. Galatians 3:7-14: 7 Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. 8 And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, "In you shall all the nations be blessed." 9 So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. 10 For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, "Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them." 11 Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for "The righteous shall live by faith." 12 But the law is not of faith, rather "The one who does them shall live by them." 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us--for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree"-- 14 so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith. It was administered differently, but still there. It was being "dispensed" in the OT as well. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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44 | Divine intervention? | Bible general Archive 4 | Wild Olive Shoot | 214783 | ||
Vintage, But isn’t the “moral” of the parable akin to “if you can’t handle worldly riches how can you be trusted with true riches, those spiritual riches bestowed upon you by God”? “The riches of this world are the less; grace and glory are the greater. Now if we be unfaithful in the less, if we use the things of this world to other purposes than those for which they were given us, it may justly be feared that we should be so in the gifts of God's grace, that we should receive them also in vain, and therefore they will be denied us: He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much. He that serves God, and does good, with his money, will serve God, and do good, with the more noble and valuable talents of wisdom and grace, and spiritual gifts, and the earnests of heaven; but he that buries the one talent of this world's wealth will never improve the five talents of spiritual riches.” – Matthew Henry Stand in His grace, WOS |
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45 | Seventy times seven equals 490 | Matt 18:21 | Wild Olive Shoot | 214768 | ||
Humility, I would imagine that if you even attempted to keep a record of the offenses against you would never forgive anyone. Let God keep track. You are to forgive. “Our Lord Jesus Christ said “If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespass.” This spirit of forgiveness would keep us always in a state of love, and this is exactly what the Lord Jesus aims at. “It is the glory of God to cover a matter.” Then do you cover matters too. I know some people who always like to be poking into any filth there is. They keep a long stick and stir it up, and they seem to be quite pleased with the sweet perfume. Let it alone, brother, let it alone. “Oh but you do not know how they have offended me!” No, and I do not want to know; but I am quite sure that they have not offended you as much as you have offended God, and yet he has forgiven you. Then do you forgive them. The less said in such matters, the sooner are they mended. Solomon wisely says “Where no wood is there the fire goeth out.” Blessed are they who always act as firemen, throwing cold water upon every spark of dissension or ill-will that they see. It is the glory of God to cover it up, so do you also cover it up with the spirit of love and the mantle of gentleness; and, above all, with the reflection that the precious blood of Christ that made peace between you and God, has also made peace between you and all mankind. And now for love of Christ, if they smite you on the one cheek you should turn the other also; if they will have your cloak, for love of Jesus let them have your coat also sooner than live in the spirit of perpetual contention and strife. May God enable you to act thus, for Christ’s sake! Amen.” C.H. Spurgeon http://www.biblebb.com/files/spurgeon/2838.htm Stand in His grace, WOS |
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46 | Can a woman divorce man: Ongoing porn? | Matthew | Wild Olive Shoot | 214670 | ||
Kind of weird that I am responding to my own post… But I feel I need to address my errant thinking so forgive me for dredging up old posts and I pray that the person to whom this was originally addressed has somehow found peace with the situation. I have had a change of thought or heart concerning this matter. Viewing pornography and the effects it can have on one whose spouse does it is indeed dreadful. Is it grounds for divorce? Maybe so because of what it actually is and how Scripture speaks of it, but reconciliation is what should be desired first and foremost above contemplating separation. The cure to this dreadful sickness or addiction or attraction, however we may refer to it, remains the same and that is found in our Lord and being faithful to Him. With that said, regarding the Scripture from Matthew that was referenced throughout this thread, I think my error was in separating the physical from the thought for fear of adding to the Word something that wasn’t there. When in fact, I have come to believe that one is just as detrimental as the other and therefore can be viewed from the same perspective. I hope I was able to explain my view on this and apologize to any I may have offended in the previous posts. Always learning and so thankful to be doing so. Stand in His grace, WOS 2Corinthians 5:17-19: 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. |
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47 | All Christians suppose to be "Rich"? | Bible general Archive 4 | Wild Olive Shoot | 214667 | ||
Hi humility, I think the reference is to what you receive for walking with Christ. That no matter what you have forsaken for His name sake it will not compare to the spiritual peace, comfort and grace that He offers or the eternal life promised. The love of God far exceeds those things and is infinitely more valuable than anything we can imagine. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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48 | ... | Ex 31:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 212841 | ||
Hi MJH. I don't mind that you have added historical information pertaining to collecting money and breaking bread. What I think you should do however is support those claims with biblical evidence since that is why we are here, to study the bible. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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49 | to whom should we pray/ | John 5:23 | Wild Olive Shoot | 212833 | ||
Hi hopalong, Worship is to be given to God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit only. John 5:23 that all may honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him. Prayer, a part of worship, is to be made in the name of the Son, by the help of the spirit according to His will. John 14:13 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 1John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. John 4:23, 24: 23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." http://www.reformed.org/documents/wcf_with_proofs/ Stand in His grace, WOS |
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50 | ... | Ex 31:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 212826 | ||
Hello Humility. 1Corinthians 16:1,2: 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. Acts 20:7 On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight. Revelation 1:10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet "He has particularly appointed one day in seven, for a Sabbath, to be kept holy unto him: which, from the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, was the last day of the week: and, from the resurrection of Christ, was changed into the first day of the week, which, in Scripture, is called the Lord's Day, and is to be continued to the end of the world, as the Christian Sabbath." - Westminster Confession of Faith Stand in His grace, WOS |
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51 | Can a woman divorce man: Ongoing porn? | Matthew | Wild Olive Shoot | 212662 | ||
Dear bandaid, Sister, when you are ready for the truth and a serious study, you’ll receive a far better reception than by throwing insults around. My post answered every one of your questions with scripture. Many others have answered your many questions with scripture. But it seems all you want to do is address your own personal interpretation, which is an injustice to God’s word to say the least. I’ll continue you in prayer, but must let you know, you’re not fooling anyone, at least not the majority of us. When you ready for the truth and really care to study God’s word for what it truly says, let me know, I’d love to join. Until then, I guess I’ll just stay in my fantasy world. At least I know here, I’m viewing God’s word rightly and in truth. Trust me, in the truth there is much grace. I pray you stop your out of context rationalization of God’s word and step into that grace. No “lol” from me, I’m saddened by what you are trying to do to the Word. :( Most of us hold it in the highest regard knowing who the author is. 2 Timothy 3:16: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Stand in His grace, WOS |
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52 | Can a woman divorce man: Ongoing porn? | Matthew | Wild Olive Shoot | 212648 | ||
Dear bandaid, Well there you go. Apparently you’ve had the answer all along, so why the hubbub? Although to claim that viewing pornography equates to adultery is a bit of a stretch, and although I’ll disagree with that thought process, others may not. May as well already convict me of murder then if this is your thought process because to my shame I have hated people in my life time. You see where this leads us, we would be putting a bunch of innocent people in prison should we begin to try and judge them on their thoughts. Did you read the scripture I posted? Pornography is sinful yes, I will not debate that, it falls into the category of sexually immoral but it is not adultery. It will entice your lusts and potentially lead to adultery, but it is not. “This command forbids not only the acts of fornication and adultery, but, (1.) All appetites to them, all lusting after the forbidden object; this is the beginning of the sin, lust conceiving (Jam_1:15); it is a bad step towards the sin; and where the lust is dwelt upon and approved, and the wanton desire is rolled under the tongue as a sweet morsel, it is the commission of sin, as far as the heart can do it; there wants nothing but convenient opportunity for the sin itself. Adultera mens est - The mind is debauched. Ovid. Lust is conscience baffled or biassed: biassed, if it say nothing against the sin; baffled, if it prevail not in what is says. (2.) All approaches toward them; feeding the eye with the sight of the forbidden fruit; not only looking for that end, that I may lust; but looking till I do lust, or looking to gratify the lust, where further satisfaction cannot be obtained.” – Matthew Henry “saving for the cause of fornication; which must not be taken strictly for what is called fornication, but as including adultery, incest, or any unlawful copulation; and is opposed to the sense and practices of the Pharisees, who were on the side of Hillell: who admitted of divorce, upon the most foolish and frivolous pretences whatever; when Shammai and his followers insisted on it, that a man ought only to put away his wife for uncleanness; in which they agreed with Christ. For so it is written (i),” – John Gill You see, this is exactly what Jesus was explaining. We invent so many ways don’t we? We don’t like the command or the truth so we rationalize our way around it. Marital unfaithfulness, adultery, this includes the act of doing. It starts with a thought. That is why you must know that cleanliness has to start on the inside, with our heart. Do yourself a favor, look up the word adultery in a reliable dictionary. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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53 | Can a woman divorce man: Ongoing porn? | Matthew | Wild Olive Shoot | 212635 | ||
Dear bandaid, Is a woman biblically allowed the right to divorce a man under these grounds (porn as adultery) or does she have to separate and wait for her husband to divorce her? Pornography is not adultery. It should be considered sexual immorality in the sense that it leads to thoughts and potentially actions unbecoming of a Christian, but you cannot convict someone for thinking about something now can you. Since divorce is only acceptable for marital unfaithfulness, adultery, the answer to your question from a biblical perspective would be no. Divorce for reasons other than biblically permitted is not acceptable. Matthew 5:32 , Can freewill be overthrown if it is a sin that may be oriented through strongholds? Man’s free will cannot now, never has and never will override God’s sovereignty. Man’s free will is only free in the sense that in Christ, we can choose God, without Him, we will not choose God. God calls whomever God desires to call. As tragic as they may sound, for that means there are some God will not call, it is not in our power to question God. Romans 8:28, Ephesians 1:11, Galatians 1:15,16. Romans 9:19-21: 19 You will say to me then, "Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?" 20 But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, "Why have you made me like this?" 21 Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use? How do we know if a sin such as pornography addiction is a spiritual stronghold? Is it just a learned behavior that has affected dopamine in the brain, a spiritual stronghold, or both? Arguably, the problem with any sin is where it starts. James 1:12-15:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. Seemingly, your husband’s addiction to pornography is an internal problem that has grown in which the effects, according to your posts, can now be seen externally. The only cure: Romans 6:16-18: 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? 17 But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, 18 and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness. 2Corinthians 5:17-19: 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. I didn’t overlook any one of your questions. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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54 | Can a woman divorce man: Ongoing porn? | Matthew | Wild Olive Shoot | 212630 | ||
Dear bandaid, I’ve followed along and read and seen many people on this forum come to your aid, at your request I may add. Please keep in mind you have asked for the assistance on this very public forum, they didn’t come to you. First and foremost, I’ll lift you and your husband and family in prayer. I don’t know the circumstance of your ordeal and will not pretend to. Prayer is all I or anyone can offer that will have any effect, God willing, to help you with your situation. Secondly, your posts seem to lack Christian grace in dealing with those who are trying to assist you. Rather than chastising someone for trying to help you, if you aren’t appreciative of their response, it is probably better to simply not respond than to belittle them. Thirdly, take this for what it is worth, prayer and fasting, according to Scripture can have lasting effects. In the end, it is God’s will that is done. He doesn’t act out of obligation and perform at our request the miracles He has purposed. But He does tell us to pray and unceasingly at that. 1Thessalonians 5:17 pray without ceasing, So please continue to do so. I’m sure others are joining. Keep you and your family safe and if God wills, our prayers concerning your predicament will be answered as He desires. Concerning your query of free will over riding God’s will, God is sovereign, whatever He desires will be done. If God desires to break someone, they will be broken. Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Ephesians 1:11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, Galatians 1:15,16: 15 But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace, 16 was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone; Stand in His grace, WOS |
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55 | salvation for unbelievers? | Rom 1:20 | Wild Olive Shoot | 212487 | ||
Dear Hank, You know, some people God simply chooses to bless with an amazing wisdom and the ability to share it with others. So many others get the gift of wow and amen. We can only sit back after reading some of your words and say "wow" and "amen". We are truly blessed to have you share what you share. I thank God for you Hank and I'm sure many others do as well. Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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56 | salvation for unbelievers? | Rom 1:20 | Wild Olive Shoot | 212452 | ||
Dear bpetersen, Welcome. A question if I may: How did your atheist friend come to believe in hell? Scripture is clear on the point of who sees everlasting life and who does not. John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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57 | Hebrews10:26-31 | Matt 11:28 | Wild Olive Shoot | 212294 | ||
Dear Crystal, It is never too late to come to Christ unless it is actually too late, if that makes sense. Mattew 11:28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Some good commentary you might find helpful. "Those who come to Christ aright, come as sinners, to a full, suitable, able, and willing Saviour; venture their souls upon him, and trust in him for righteousness, life, and salvation, which they are encouraged to do, by this kind invitation; which shows his willingness to save, and his readiness to give relief to distressed minds." - John Gill In Christ you'll find your rest and His strength. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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58 | Sell what you have-give alms | Bible general Archive 4 | Wild Olive Shoot | 212283 | ||
You'll have to take that up with whomever is responsible for deleting them. It surely wasn't me. And I truly don't appreciate the false accusations. If you have a problem with my post flyman and wish to no longer correspond, just say so. All I was trying to do was help you. If you don't want it, I'll respect your wishes and stop offering. But please stop accusing me of something I didn't do. WOS |
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59 | Sell what you have-give alms | Bible general Archive 4 | Wild Olive Shoot | 212276 | ||
Flyman, I wouldn't want anything you have posted deleted. I do think the questions you have asked are important. That's why I answered them? (post 212268). Did you not see it or read it? I'm listening to you flyman. I hope your listening as well. Not just to me, but to the others that have responded too. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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60 | Sell what you have-give alms | Bible general Archive 4 | Wild Olive Shoot | 212268 | ||
Dear Flyman, can we stop this nonsense? You have to see that what you are proposing is ridiculous. Do you not? The context of the Scripture in the original post is God first and then everything else. I would not dare stand before our God and try to explain why I had forsaken my wife and family when He has given me the responsibility to care for them. Would you? (1Peter 3:7 / Ephesians 6:4) He's giving us the command to love Him first then love others. How is forsaking others loving them? God does not contradict Himself. If your theory, and that is simply what it is flyman, a theory, has Scripture contradicting Scripture, then your theory is wrong. It is not that difficult to see, should you desire to actually see. To answer your questions concerning my family: I love them dearly, would give my life for theirs, but they are second to God. They know that. I've told them that and I've taught them to do the same. God first. Your theory has God only and that my friend was never commanded by God. Matthew 22:36-40: 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 37 And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets." How do I do it you ask? By the grace of God. He actually does it, so don't give me any of His glory. Let go of your stubbornness and see how God desires you to live through a true evaluation of His Word. He demands that He is first in your life flyman, but Jesus didn't suffer and die to save Himself. He did that for us. You have to see the value He places on us in doing that. Do you really think he wants us to abandon everyone else? If you do, then please explain why you think He sent us a Savior to begin with. Then explain why even His angels minister to us. Why are we to forsake each other and everything when God Himself won't do it to us? Hebrews 13:5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." Stand in His grace, WOS |
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