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41 | what does this mean in layman terms | Rom 12:1 | benjamite | 38432 | ||
God has been merciful to you (note the previous chapters for context). Now, you, consider yourself His, for Him to use as He sees fit. Indeed, he has given us gifts for us to use in the church, for His glory. Live as He wants you to live. We are His, and not the world's. We must be doing His things, not the world's things. That's what Paul is saying. Does this help? |
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42 | James is contradicting Apostle Paul | James | benjamite | 38429 | ||
By no means! Take note of verse 18. "I'll show you my faith BY my works." Meaning that true belief doesn't sit, doing nothing at all. Paul agrees, Philippians 1:6 "He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ." To the church in Corinth, Paul writes and scolds them for not being able to handle the meat. They were "yet carnal". They should have grown, but they did not. Ephesians 2:10, "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Philippians 2:12-13, "So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure." True faith is demonstrated by works. If you truly believe something, prove it. That's what James and Paul say. Note that Paul doesn't say "work FOR your salvation" but "work OUT your salvation". If Paul expected believers to do nothing, why would he give practical advice anywhere in His epistles? It is true that we are saved by faith, alone. True faith, saving faith, produces works. Does this help? |
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43 | Mark 5:30 | Mark 5:30 | benjamite | 38401 | ||
To answer your question, the Bible speaks of Peter's shadow as healing people - Acts 5:15-16. I'm not quite sure what you mean by "involuntary" however. Remember, Jesus said that He did not come to do His Own will but the will of the One who sent Him - namely, God the Father (see John 4:34; 5:30; 6:38-39). If God the Father or the Son was not willing, the woman would not have been healed. |
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44 | Which disciple did satan enter into | John 18:10 | benjamite | 38395 | ||
Judas Iscariot - Luke 22:3 | ||||||
45 | where this is found in the bible | John 18:10 | benjamite | 38362 | ||
That would be Simon Peter who cut off Malchus' ear. | ||||||
46 | where's it say innocent goes to heaven? | Rev 21:1 | benjamite | 37886 | ||
Oh, okay. How about Isaiah 7:15-16? Here we see that there is a time before someone knows to choose right and reject the wrong (and they are therefore innocent). Perhaps 2 Samuel 12:23 (or David might simply be referring to physical death when he says "I shall go to him..."). |
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47 | Gifts to God or substitutes for sin? | Gen 4:4 | benjamite | 37725 | ||
I tend to disagree about Genesis 4. Note that both brothers gave out of their livelihood. Abel's gift was accepted. Cain's was not. It is my hunch that, in regards to sacrifices, there were some guidelines in place even at that time. Abel followed these. Cain did not. You might make the argument that Cain's problem was only his attitude, and because Cain and Abel did not sin in the same way that their parents did, they were not guilty at all. I think Cain's wrong attitude was reflected in his wrong action. I find it interesting that in Genesis 3:21, the Lord made garments of skin for Adam and Eve, but it never says what happened to the animals. Where did these come from? Here's my point: there are some things that happened back then that we aren't told.(e.g., What kind of animal died to provide clothing for Adam and Eve? or When did God tell Cain and Abel not to murder? Murder was wrong back then, but we are never told that it was.) Although the Mosaic Law was not yet given, we know that God did give some instructions - "don't eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil". In Genesis 6:5,"...the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." (NASB) They were wicked - they did things contrary to God's desire. From Adam to Moses, Death reigned. (Romans 5:14). Sin needs to be covered for people to come to God. That's what Abel's sacrifice did, and Cain's did not. |
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48 | Where did God ask for sacrifices? | Gen 8:20 | benjamite | 37703 | ||
Could or should? For regulations (that man should, and how he should), start reading at Leviticus 1:1 and continue reading for a few chapters. :-) The thing is, the first 5 books of the Bible were penned by Moses, so we have the record of God telling him how to sacrifice the animals. (God may have told Abel, Noah, Abraham, etc. specifically how to sacrifice, but I don't believe it is recorded.) Also read Hebrews 9. I'm sure there are many other places to look, but these chapters should get you started. In Him, Benjamite |
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49 | Did God really want animal sacrifices? | Gen 4:4 | benjamite | 37702 | ||
Did you say animal sacrifice? How about this verse? (Another question - where do the skins of Genesis 3:21 come from?) Also, Obedience is better than sacrifice, it is true. However the Bible clearly states that there is none who is righteous (Romans 3:10). All have fallen short of God's glory. Read Leviticus 1, note that the first verse says that the LORD is telling Moses about the sacrifices (the proper way to do it). I hope this helps, Benjamite |
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50 | where's it say innocent goes to heaven? | Rev 21:1 | benjamite | 37674 | ||
There are a number of places where heaven is mentioned (type in the word heaven into the search box at the right). I'm going to put your answer near the very end. I would encourage you to read all of Revelation 21-22. Is this what you were looking for? |
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51 | visions and revelations | 1 Cor 12:7 | benjamite | 37650 | ||
"Romans 8:29....says god predestined and foreknew who he would call......how does he do it since man cannot see him....." People don't need to see the One who calls. People only needs to hear. (Take for example, a telephone.) Also, Ps. 19:1, "The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands." (NASB) The Bible is the Word of God (Matt. 15:6; Luke 5:1) It is breathed out, or inspired, by God (2 Tim 3:16) Being a prophet is a heavy burden to bear. Deut 18:22 “When a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the thing does not come about or come true, that is the thing which the Lord has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him." (NASB) |
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52 | visions and revelations | 1 Cor 12:7 | benjamite | 37610 | ||
If you mean "all believers" when you say "all who has had a revelation", I agree, (1 Cor 2:10). 1 Corinthians 12 addresses the building up of the church - the body. It addresses the individuals as parts of the one body. God, through His Holy Spirit, enables us to understand spiritual things 1 Cor 2:10-13. These things are hidden to unbelievers, 2:6-8, but we have the mind of Christ, 2:16. As you read through 1 Corinthians, you'll notice that there were divisions and quarrels in Corinth (1:10-11). When Paul addresses them, he does not speak towards their individuality (although there are many body parts). He stresses their unity - one body (12:20). The manifestations of the Spirit are for the common good of those who have the Spirit. He will give understanding to those who are His. |
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53 | visions and revelations | 1 Cor 12:7 | benjamite | 37578 | ||
What do you mean by "not understood by all"? Do you mean "not everybody understands it (but some do)" or "nobody understands it" but this person? You mention verse 1 Corinthians 12:1-6. Read verse 7. The gifts are for the "common good" not just that of the individual. The issue should not be whether or not it is taught by today's clergy, but whether or not it is found in Scripture. When I looked up "vision" in the Bible, it was interesting to see how, in the New Testament, it was front heavy - in the Acts up through 18:9 and nothing except the reference to Paul's conversion in Acts 26. Note also 1 Corinthians 2. Pay attention to what it says about the Spirit and what He does for believers. See in Colossians 2:18 what it says about those who take stands on the visions they have seen. I think, if I were you, I would encourage this person to exercise caution. Take to heart Acts 17:11. In Him, Benjamite |
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54 | uses of drugs | 1 Cor 6:12 | benjamite | 37571 | ||
I'm not quite sure I understand your question. For soft drugs, do you mean like asprin, caffeine, and tobacco? I picked 1 Cor 6:12 to focus on the last part. "All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything". Let me draw two applications, 1) If something is controlling you - with one "swig" -(say, if it lowers your inhibitions) it is mastering you, and is wrong. 2) Also, consider any type of addiction (drugs or otherwise - even food, computer games, tv and such) means the drug (or anything else) is your master. (cf. Matt 6:24) Is this the kind of thing you were looking for? |
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55 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | benjamite | 37031 | ||
It has everything to do with Eph 4:8. We are talking about the usage of spiritual gifts, aren't we? Why would 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 not apply? Proper usage of the gifts He gave to men will be in line with 1 Corinthians 14:26-40. Forgive me, but there are times where I feel like I'm reinventing the wheel at each step. This seems like something that would be better worked out one-on-one. I'm not sure of your background, but if you have a pastor or elder whom you trust and whose opinion you respect, why not talk to them about this? |
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56 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | benjamite | 36895 | ||
Let me answer your question with another question. What do you understand 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 to say? This is how the Bible defines order. "God is not a God of confusion but of peace" (1 Cor 14:33a, NASB) In summary: 1. If, and only if, an interpreter is present, are two or three "tongues" spoken, at most. Or else no tongues are spoken. (27-28) 2. Two or three prophets (one at a time).(29-32) 3. The women are to keep silent in the churches, and are to subject themselves and ask at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church. (34-35) |
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57 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | benjamite | 36883 | ||
It is true that the word "ekklesia" (usually translated "church") is used of Israel. It is used of secular gatherings, as well, (cf. Acts 19:32-41). In Acts 7:38, is the reference to a congregation of believers, unbelievers, or a mixed gathering? Anna was, however before the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. We don't, like David, need to say, "Do not take your Holy Spirit from me." (Ps. 51:11) If we are saved, we have the Spirit (Romans 8:9). If we don't, we are not saved (Jude 19). Notice also that Anna was before the time when Jesus said, "I will build my church" (Matthew 16:18). In Matthew 16:18, by Jesus' own statement, we know that the church was not in existence, yet. By the time of Acts 2:47 (NKJV or 5:11 in the NASB) it had begun. If you don't mind my saying so, saying "God uses them to speak to His people" might be true, but it is not quite complete. God also uses donkeys and unbelievers (Numbers 22, John 11:49-53). Did they lose this privilege? In the church, there is (or should be) order.(1 Cor 14:40) |
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58 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | benjamite | 36790 | ||
Why don't we consider Priscilla (sometimes called "Prisca")? Acts 18:26 "and he (Apollos) began to speak out boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately." We see Priscilla involved with "explaining the way of God". This was a private matter. Does this help? If you want to know more about Priscilla, do a search for "Prisc" (it will pick up both spellings that way). I hope you don't mind my giving a different example. There are some who would put Eunice and Lois (the mother and grandmother of Timothy) into the category of "Children, obey your parents", "Honor your father and mother", or "Train up a child". With Anna, she was before the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and because of that, some would see her as outside the church (Like Esther, Ruth, and Deborah, the judge.) In Him, Benjamite |
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59 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | benjamite | 36680 | ||
I have answered this question in my other post, dated Thu 02/28/02, 2:42pm, in response to, "'I hope you are not in any way implying t...' tuli Thu 02/28/02, 12:32pm." | ||||||
60 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | benjamite | 36676 | ||
Meaningless? I neither said nor implied that these verses are meaningless. I have answered your question about the contribution of the women. If you'll remember, I said,"Can women teach other women? Yes. From Titus 2:3-5, 'Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.'" I'm going to answer your other post here, so we can tie everything together. When we look at meetings of the Church in the New Testament, we see that, "They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." (Acts 2:42 NASB) The meetings of the church consist of at least one of these four things. You seem to imply, here, that everybody contributes (or should contribute) verbally all the time. That is clearly not Biblical. If you haven't read chapters 11-14 of 1 Corinthians, at least read 14:26-40. For the sake of brevity, here, I close with verse 40, "But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner." |
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