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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: jg8ball Ordered by Verse |
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41 | Can one who commits suicide be saved? | Ex 20:13 | jg8ball | 471 | ||
That's a good point. I'll have to consider that for awhile. Thanks. | ||||||
42 | Dinosaur' History??????? | Ex 20:13 | jg8ball | 40670 | ||
visit: http://www.answersingenesis.org/ |
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43 | Is tithing for today? | Lev 27:30 | jg8ball | 427 | ||
Mal 3:8 "Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me. "But you ask, 'How do we rob you?' "In tithes and offerings." Mar 12:41-44 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything--all she had to live on." |
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44 | Is tithing for today? | Lev 27:30 | jg8ball | 41933 | ||
I agree completely. I use the term Tithe (probably incorrectly) to mean that which you give back to God - which would be whatever amount you can joyfully give. Traditionally, this amount is 10 percent based on OT and that it literally means a tenth. | ||||||
45 | Is inter-racial marriage biblical? | Deut 7:3 | jg8ball | 414 | ||
Solomon married the Queen of Sheba which is thought to be black. We are all God's children. What does the color of skin have to do with anything? | ||||||
46 | Is inter-racial marriage biblical? | Deut 7:3 | jg8ball | 420 | ||
In Deut 7:3, God's telling them not to intermarry or mingle with them so that they are not tempted to follow their ways. It's not a racial thing. The Bible is all about Love. As long as two people love God and love each other then how could it be wrong? |
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47 | So can I have seven hundred wives too? | Deut 7:3 | jg8ball | 424 | ||
In Deut 7:3, God's telling them not to intermarry or mingle with them so that they are not tempted to follow their ways. It's not a racial thing. The Bible is all about Love. As long as two people love God and love each other then how could it be wrong? |
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48 | TV Show "Crossing Over" - Dead Speaks? | Deut 18:11 | jg8ball | 712 | ||
There is a relatively new show on the Sci-Fi channel called "Crossing Over" in which the host, John Edward, claims to be able to communicate with the dead. I've watched several of the shows and the information he relays is pretty exact and would seem almost impossible for him (or his staff) to research the people to gather the info. He seems to bring a lot of "mental" healing to the people he talks with. Could it be possible that God allows this to take place, or could it be the devil tricking the people, or is there some other explanation? | ||||||
49 | What is Annals of the Kings of Israel? | 2 Kings | jg8ball | 990 | ||
You probably won't find too much on them because they were never found. As for what they are, the bible is pretty clear about that. They are listings of the Kings of Israel and their events. | ||||||
50 | records of unlawful entry into veil? | 2 Chronicles | jg8ball | 343 | ||
2 Chronicles 36 talks about the Babylonians ransacking the House of the Lord. | ||||||
51 | Explain million year old dinosaurs. | Job | jg8ball | 601 | ||
Another good link is www.answersingenesis.org Click on the Q [and] A link and you find many questions answered including the one about dinosaurs. |
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52 | Questions for my Calvinists friends. | Job 38:1 | jg8ball | 960 | ||
I'm having problems seeing the Calvinist viewpoint on Election. I've read the verses and studied documents and have found too many problems with the interpretations. I'll discuss these verses again if requested but a couple things that I don't see how they fit are: 1) If God pre-chose only some individuals that were to be saved, why did he destroy them in the flood? I guess you could always say the Noah and family were the only ones he chose but why then go to all the trouble of populating the world and wipe it out with a flood? 2) If God had his "Elect" already in mind and knew they were going to be saved because the could not resist God, why then did Jesus have to die? 3) Why would it be harder for a rich man to enter the Kindgom of Heaven? My view on this is that God wants us all to be saved and has provided (initiated, given us, predestined, etc...) the way to salvation through his son. 1) In the time of Noah, the people "went away" from God and the only way at that time to get them back on track was to "start over". 2) In Jesus' time, the people were getting too lost in all their laws and was losing the true meaning of God (Love) and sent Jesus, as a final statement, to show us the path. 3) Because God wants us to chose to worship him and believe in his son and to not follow the "ways of the world", then it would be harder for a rich man because there is greater temptations to sway him away. Although I do believe we have "Free Will" to choose, I also believe that our Will can be overriden by God, if necessary, for his plan to be fulfilled. I also believe that there could not have been anything we could have done to enter Heaven, but fortunately, he invited everyone free of charge with only one string attached -- you must believe. |
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53 | Why won't Calvinists answer directly??? | Job 38:1 | jg8ball | 970 | ||
If you are new to this thread, please read the prior two postings before this one to understand where I am coming from. Thank you. Why is it that when something in the Bible doesn't fit with your interpretation, you feel you must either horribly twist it out of context or in this case give the simple answer that since it doesn't make sense then it must just be because we don't know everyting God does? Couldn't this mean that your interpretation doesn't hold up and that Calvinism is no better than the other religions or cults that base their entire belief structure on a few verses taken out of context so that the can separate themselves and "Feel" superior to others? Why can't you see that the whole bible fits in with the "Free Will" theory while only a small portion can be used to justify "Election". Is there anyone out there can interpret this without the standard "It's just one of those mysteries"? I'm sorry if I come off as being harsh, but it's just that I'm getting frustrated trying to understand how someone can honestly read and interpret the whole bible and come away thinking that God chose some people to be saved and chose others that would not. I am willing to admit that I could be interpreting this incorrectly, but as of yet, have not been able to see where my interpretations err (on major subjects) when taking the whole bible into context. |
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54 | Problems with Election Theory - Part One | Job 38:1 | jg8ball | 975 | ||
Thank you for the rather long reply (although you still refuse to interpret how the 3 questions I asked in the original posting relate to the idea of Election.) In Part 1, you accuse me of not having any knowledge of Election. You are greatly mistaken. I may not have as many years mainly because I can't as easily believe in something that I don't feel is biblically sound. You also asked why I "branded" this as Calvinism. Mainly because this is one of the points that Calvinist believe. Assuming that there are Non-Calvinists that believe in Election then I will use the term Election believers rather than Calvinists. You also stated that because the word "Free Will" is only used two times and only then in reference to offerings that it must mean the the doctrine of election is true. I assume then that you don't believe in the Trinity because that word is never used. You have mistakenly assumed that since the term we call "free will" is not mentioned that it must not exists. What you fail to see is all the examples of "free will" that do exists. The same is true for the Trinity. Although the word we use to describe it doesn't exist, examples that show it does. As far as the count of the words elect, election, chose, and chosen you include many accounts that talk more of free will than election. James 4:4 Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. John 7:17 If anyone chooses to do God's will... and many more. In fact, of the 66 times you say "choose" is mentioned, There are only three that when taken out of context could be used to relate to election. Please don't overinflate your numbers to make your point hoping that people will just take for granted what you say. Then then said that there was not one word that contradicts the teaching of election. You were right. There are many, many words. Examples were the three questions that you nor anyone else I've asked seem to be able to explain. If you'd like more examples, let me know. In your last paragraph in part one, I think you are really referring to the way people that believe in Election are. I have explained what I'm opposed to and defined it. I've shown (in other postings) how the typical election verses are taken out of context. I've tried to see the Election viewpoint but have had all my questions go unanswered. You also seem to imply that the only people that will understand Election are the people that accept it. I assume that I misinterpreted what you wrote because that statement would be absurd in trying to prove your point. (Continued in Part Two) |
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55 | Why won't Calvinists answer directly??? | Job 38:1 | jg8ball | 976 | ||
PART TWO: In your Part two, I think I've answered your first two paragraphs but would be happy to directly respond to any scripture verses you supply although I have done this elsewhere in this forum. (I would appreciate it if you would respond to my 3 original questions first though). The idea of God being fair or not has nothing to do with why I don't believe in Election. If God were fair (in God's terms) then we would all go to Hell. If God were fair (in human terms) then all good people would go to Heaven. The point is that God did put a limit on the people that would be saved. That limit is that ANYONE that CHOSES to believe in His Son and repent their sins will be saved. You bring up the example of the person driving a Honda Accord for 20 years and just because I don't drive one I'm in no position to get you to change cars. I assume then you also believe if you talked to a Jehovah's Witness, a Mormon, an Athiest, a Prostitute, etc... then you would not be able to show them what it means to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior? I believe I could get you out of that Accord and into a Grand Prix if I were to show you enough examples of why the Accord is a bad car, has poor safety records, is driven only by those that have been taught "that's the car we drive, son", etc... (Although this is a bad example because the Accord really is a good car.) I assume by your 2nd to last paragraph that you believe that the three questions I asked are not well-thought-out or scripturally based, otherwise you would have attempted to answer them. If this is so, please let me know why. Thank you (and sorry about the long reply) I also respect your right to your own attitudes, but I also think about the passage where we are warned against those that teach false doctrine. I'm not saying that Election is false doctrine, it's that I'm trying to determine (for myself) if it's worth running from (or fighting against). A little background info -- I'm attending a church that is Calvinistic in majority (and believe in Election - "only some are chosen to be saved") and have come to the conclusion that I need to either understand how I may be misinterpreting the bible, fight or run) I'm not one to believe in something just because someone says it's true. I have to research it for myself and see if there could be two possible interpretations and if not, then determine if this is a doctrinal matter or just a little human petty thing. I really am trying to understand the Election idea but have not received any real help. Thank you for your patience. |
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56 | Who has the opportunity to be saved? | Job 38:1 | jg8ball | 1019 | ||
Thank you for your answers. I do appreciate them. You said that "I also agree with your statement that ANYONE who ... believes in God's Son and turns to him for salvation SHALL BE SAVED" Do you believe that EVERYONE has the opportunity to believe or are you agreeing because ONLY THE ELECT have the opportunity to believe? I was told by an elder that only the only the elect have the opportunity to believe and the un-elect have no chance for salavation. This is my biggest problem with election. Not because I don't think it's fair but because I don't think that is what the bible teaches. |
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57 | Who has the opportunity to be saved? | Job 38:1 | jg8ball | 1032 | ||
I don't think of it as a "Salvation" issue but more of an error in interpretation - similar to how the Jehovah Witness's have interpreted the Bible. (Basing a religion on parts of the bible and using that basis to fit the rest of the bible to those beliefs and ignoring, or changing, the parts that don't fit) I guess the scariest part to Election (to me) is that it would seem too easy for a person to assume that they must not be an "Elect" because of all the horrible things they've done and miss out on the love of Jesus. The same holds true for a person that believes in Jesus but then back slides and begins to wonder if they are an "Elect". |
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58 | Who has the opportunity to be saved? | Job 38:1 | jg8ball | 1082 | ||
First of all you can stop using Calvinism. I admitted I was wrong and have started using Doctrine of Election. I did not realize that there were non-Calvins that believe in the Doctrine of Election. Since you say that you believe that ALL people have the opportunity to be saved then your view is different than what I have been told what Election means -- That God has predestined his elect to be saved and the rest not to be saved. Since you do believe (as do I) that all can be saved through faith alone, then how does this fit in with your interpretation of the doctrine of election? |
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59 | Who has the opportunity to be saved? | Job 38:1 | jg8ball | 1095 | ||
I think we are closer in our beliefs than we realize. I guess our difference here is that I believe God's choosing us could be viewed as God making an initial offer to us and giving us the option to accept it or not. In other words, God chose all of us in his plan for salvation but want's us to make the decision to follow him on our own. Unfortunately, not all will. This thought allows for both the "Whosovers" and the "God's Choosing" to coexist nicely and makes it easier to interpret these "conflicting" passages. The other area we disagree on is that I believe it's possible to renounce one's salvation - although I have no idea why one would. I've replied back to you on this topic in another posting and in case you haven't read it yet, I appologize in advance for any little digs :) I tend to get a little over passionate on this stuff. |
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60 | Questions for my Calvinists friends. | Job 38:1 | jg8ball | 1097 | ||
Thanks for your response. From yours and JVH0212's postings, I think I'm seeing that not everyone that believes in the Doctrine of the Elect believe that God only chose certain people to be saved. I hope I'm interpreting this correctly. I am going to try and sit down with the elder at my church and find out exactly where he's coming from. thanks again. |
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