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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: pcdarcan Ordered by Verse |
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41 | I would like to know the original prayer | Matt 6:9 | pcdarcan | 136437 | ||
Whatever version you chose, its important to remember that Jesus said, "Pray, then, in this way" and not pray 'with these words'. On another occasion, Jesus’ followers said to him: “Lord, teach us how to pray.” In answer, Jesus offered a prayer containing thoughts similar to those in the Lord's Prayer, but he used different words. (Compare Luke 11:1-4) Moreover, Jesus warned us: 'When praying, do not say the same things over and over again.' —Matthew 6:7. So, Jesus provided a model for the contents of what our prayers should focus on; contemplating the thoughts contained in this model prayer will help us to pray from the heart - which btw, is more meaningful to God as opposed to repeating the same prayer by rote. Lastly, God listens to prayers in harmony with His will: "This is the assurance we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." 1 John 5:14 (NIV) |
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42 | I would like to know the original prayer | Matt 6:9 | pcdarcan | 136446 | ||
Thanks for the feedback. I know that understanding these scriptural points has helped make my personal prayers to feel like they are my own, and not someone else's, albeit my fellow Christians are all praying for God's kingdom to come and for his will to take place on earth as in heaven... and additional similar scriptural thoughts of course. :) And, I love that Christians can pray for personal issues as long as they harmonize with God's will. God's peace be with you. |
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43 | Difference between apostle and disciple? | Matt 10:2 | pcdarcan | 134799 | ||
This is a good question and one could get confused about this because even Jesus is called an Apostle in Heb 3:1 (Amplified Bible) "... Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest..." He's called an apostle here because the original Greek verb for apostle means "sent forth" - of course, Jesus was 'sent forth' by God as his appointed and commissioned representative. However, I believe you may be asking this within the context of Jesus disciples. (Remember, John the Baptist had disciples that eventually became Jesus disciples - see John 1:35-42). The apostles refered to those disciples ( followers of Jesus) that number 12 and were selected by Jesus himself before all other disciples (Mt 10:1-4). So, the apostles [of Christ] are disciples [of Christ] too. Hope that helps. |
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44 | What does the bible say about purgatory? | Matt 12:32 | pcdarcan | 130742 | ||
After reviewing what Catholic writers have said regarding such texts as 2 Maccabees 12:39-45, Matthew 12:32, and 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, the New Catholic Encyclopedia (1967, Vol. XI, p. 1034) acknowledges: “In the final analysis, the Catholic doctrine on purgatory is based on tradition, not Sacred Scripture.” “The church has relied on tradition to support a middle ground between heaven and hell.”—U.S. Catholic, March 1981, p. 7. Hope this helps... |
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45 | What does the bible say about purgatory? | Matt 12:32 | pcdarcan | 130745 | ||
After reviewing what Catholic writers have said regarding such texts as 2 Maccabees 12:39-45, Matthew 12:32, and 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, the New Catholic Encyclopedia (1967, Vol. XI, p. 1034) acknowledges: “In the final analysis, the Catholic doctrine on purgatory is based on tradition, not Sacred Scripture.” “The church has relied on tradition to support a middle ground between heaven and hell.”—U.S. Catholic, March 1981, p. 7. Hope this helps... |
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46 | Did Jesus, have sisters and brothers | Matt 13:55 | pcdarcan | 135248 | ||
Jesus has, at the very least, six younger brothers and sisters. Mt 13:55-56 (The Ampified Bible) "Is this not the carpenter's son? Is not His mother called Mary? And, are not His brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? And do not all his sisters live here among us? Where then did this Man get all this?" So, thus far we have James, Joseph, Simon and Judas for the boy's (brother's) names. Mark 6:3 Indicates that Jesus had at least 2 sisters, "and are not His sisters among us?". Don't find names listed for the sisters. If I have overlooked their names, please advise... thank you. |
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47 | Clarity on Matt 18:18 | Matt 18:18 | pcdarcan | 130747 | ||
As some other translations show (i.e Young's), the things that are ‘bound’ or ‘loosed’ on earth are things that have "already" been ‘bound’ or ‘loosed’ in heaven. The Greek words here used literally mean “having been bound” or “having been loosed,” which are in the perfect tense, passive voice. In other words, the tense suggests that the action had already been decided upon in heaven and is merely reflected in what is subsequently decided upon on earth by those who wish to reflect “wisdom from above.” (Jas. 3:17, 18) “Bound” would refer to being found guilty for punishment; “loosed” would refer to being found innocent. Hope this helps! ... |
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48 | did jesus have sisters? | Mark 6:3 | pcdarcan | 135250 | ||
Yes... Mark 6:3 (The Amplified Bible) indicates that he did... "Is not this the Carpenter, the son of Mary..., and are not His sisters here among us?" |
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49 | Jesus sisters names? | Mark 6:3 | pcdarcan | 135255 | ||
Actually, the quoted verse (Mark 6:3) from the NASB [read above] is that record and it shows Joses, Judas and Simon as the other three brothers names. Some ancient manuscipts read "Joseph" in Mark 6:3 and this would harmonize with Mt 13:55 "Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not His mother called Mary? And, are not His brothers, James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?" - all rhetorical questions btw :) Hope this helps. |
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50 | Jesus sisters names? | Mark 6:3 | pcdarcan | 135268 | ||
You're very welcome - I expect the same help if I mis-speak. :) Have a good evening! | ||||||
51 | What is the "eye of the needle"? | Mark 10:25 | pcdarcan | 124997 | ||
The eye of the needle is a literal sewing needle and a real camel. He was using this these to emphasize the impossibility of something. He was not saying the the rich can not enter the kingdom. He was illustrating the just as a literal camel cannot go through the eye of a needle, it is imposible for a rich man to enter the Kingdom if he continues to cling to his riches and does not put God first. Luke 13:24 | ||||||
52 | y is it harder for a rich man to enter.. | Luke 13:24 | pcdarcan | 130778 | ||
The eye of the needle is a literal sewing needle and a real camel. He was using this these to emphasize the impossibility of something. He was not saying the the rich can not enter the kingdom. He was illustrating the just as a literal camel cannot go through the eye of a needle, it is imposible for a rich man to enter the Kingdom if he continues to cling to his riches and does not put God first. Luke 13:24 | ||||||
53 | who was Jesus | John 1:1 | pcdarcan | 125179 | ||
Jesus is the only begotten Son of God, the only Son produced by Jehovah alone. This son is the firstborn of all creation. By means of him all other things in heaven and earth were created. He is the second greatest personage in the universe. It is the son whom Jehovah sent to the earth to give his life for a ransom for mankind, thus opening the way for eternal life for those of Adam's offspring who exercise faith. | ||||||
54 | What is Pentecost | Acts 2:1 | pcdarcan | 127830 | ||
Pentacost is A Name used in the Christian Greek Scriptures to denote the Festival of Harvest EX:23:16 or Festival of Weeks, Ex.34:22 called also the day of the first ripe fruits. It was celebrated on the 50th day from Nisan 16 the day the barley sheaf was offered [Pentacost means Fifieth day]. | ||||||
55 | What's God's plan for Syria ? | Acts 10:34 | pcdarcan | 137073 | ||
Do you have a Bible verse or reason for your question? Perhaps this will answer your question: "Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism, but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right."" |
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56 | Difference between christian/ disciple | Acts 11:26 | pcdarcan | 130398 | ||
This is an interesting question. The tag name Christian apparently became widely known and used. When King Agrippa called Paul a "Christian" (Acts 26:28), Paul didn't take issue with the label (Acts 26:29). To outright opponents, Jesus disciples were called "the sect of the Nazarenes" or just "this sect." - Acts 24:5, 28:22. The fact that the label Christian has sustained to this day, as opposed to "the sect of the Nazarenes" causes one to take a closer look at Acts 11:26 and you allude to the key by calling attention to the expression 'were called' Christians. The Greek verb khre-ma-ti'zo in this text is simply rendered "were called" in many translations. However, some translations (i.e. Young's) indicate that God had something to do with selecting the name "Christain"; Young's reads: "The disciples also were divinely called first in Antioch Christians." The reason given is that the original greek word carries the meaning 'to be divinely commanded, admonished, instructed'. So, to simply translate the Greek word to 'were called' doesn't do the original Greek word any justice and would lead to misunderstandings of who originated this label - thus the reason for a reader's confusion. Hope this helps. |
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57 | One God, One Jesus Christ | 1 Cor 8:5 | pcdarcan | 130726 | ||
Pushing ones own personal and denominational views Please limit, to the best of your ability, the known denominational biases that produce potential strife and undue conflict. Please avoid interjecting obvious denominational biases, especially when urged by peers to cease. Otherwise, it becomes a battle of wills, and only tears down morale and causes division. If we are notified that this situation is occurring we will review it and act as necessary. |
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58 | Still waiting.... | 1 Cor 8:5 | pcdarcan | 130754 | ||
Yikes, not to enter a quagmire, but that doesn't make sense to me Bro. Tim. You say: "The verse does not say there are other gods at all." I don't believe the true God would need to use a phrase "God of gods" to distinquish himself from "non-existent" gods - past, present, of future. You seem to be interpreting the scripture to say, "I am the only God and there are no other gods in existence". But it doesn't say that and why did God forewarn earlier in Deut: "You must never have ANY OTHER gods against my face." (Deut 5:7) I don't really want to get involved in this discussion, it just jumped out at me because the interpretation you suggest seems to be specious and forced reasoning. pd | ||||||
59 | Still waiting.... | 1 Cor 8:5 | pcdarcan | 130927 | ||
I wasn't going to re-enter/reply (as previously stated) to this thread, but Mary... your sincere response urged me on. Bro. Tim responds that "basic logic demands that we start with the simplest statements first and then build from there." Here's another approach. Anytime a scripture (or portion of a verse) is extracted out of its context, read the surrounding verses for contextual understanding of the Bible to see what point is being established. Tim states, "It cannot be true that there are 'other gods' and are not 'other gods' at the same time! These are two contadictory statements." However, within Bible context, it can be true that there ARE 'other gods' (after all, why would God warn against worshipping 'other gods'), but no 'other [true] God'. Notice the capital "G" in the title "God" and singular nature in KJV Isaiah 45:21 "... there is no God else besides me". Interesting is the context of the preceding quote: "... there is no God else besides me; a just God and a Savior; there is none beside me." These qualifying remarks clarify what this scripture is really talking about. God Almighty is called a "just God" and "a Savior". And here's the point, within the context there is no other true God, just one God in whom salvation lies - a recurring theme in Isaiah. I believe that Tim may be taking some verses too literal or not allowing the surrounding verses to explain the meaning. The surrounding scriptures highlight the issue that Isaiah is trying to present, there is only one true God. Of this true God, the sciptures saith: "I have made the earth, and created man upon it;" (Isa 45:12a), "a just God and a Savior" (Isa 45:21). Isaiah (under inspiration) is building a case for worshipping the only true God and Creator for note Isa 45:20 "Assemble yourselves together and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations; they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that CANNOT save." And, that's the crux of Isaiah's writing, there is no other God (capital G) other than the true God. Isa 45:5 (American Std. Bible) says: "I am Jehovah, and there is none else; besides me there is no God." (Interesting that when Bibles include the name of God, it becomes less confusing to the reader.) That there are 'other gods' though (small "g") is very clear from the Bible. The statement "false gods do not really exist" is a loaded statement. Molech was a god who was worshipped, he doesn't have to be real - just real to those who worship him. Of course, we know Satan is real and was called "...the god of this world [who] has blinded the minds of unbelievers..." - NIV 2 Cor 4:4 He even tried to get Jesus (in his weakened physical state) to worship him (imagine that!) - Mt 4:9 KJV "And saith (Satan) unto him (Jesus), All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me." I don't doubt that Tim believes in his interpretation of his quoted verses and I actually understand what he is saying - I just respectfully disagree because I surmise that they are taken out of context. Hope this is helpful. |
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60 | Still waiting.... | 1 Cor 8:5 | pcdarcan | 130994 | ||
You're very welcome Mary - keep up the earnest research and comparison's with other portions of the Bible. I found your comment interesting and very sincere: "I still am trying to fit 2 Cor. 4:4's use of god and what Tim is saying but am having trouble." I believe it can be explained in this way. When other scriptures don't support a viewpoint, it's like a piece of puzzle forced into a location - it really doesn't interlock and when you stand back and look at the overall picture, it's slightly askew and doesn't match the surrounding pieces - no amount of reasoning is going to convince anyone that the puzzle piece is in the proper place. If someone leaves that piece in place, it will only cause confusion to the overall picture and people who look at it closely will always reason, 'this piece isn't quite right, I'm having trouble seeing how it fits'. It doesn't fit because the Bible does say there are "other gods", however there is only 'one true God' and from that true God's perspective, there is not another true "God" (or 'there is not another me, God'). It's reasonable when you view it that way - otherwise, you have to do a lot of dancing to disprove other scriptures that clearly indicate that there are other gods. The reason tranlators translate the small "g" in Hebrew to upper-case in English "G" is because they understand this argument and want to convey the true meaning of the Hewbrew text into English, or else it really would be confusing. Wish you the best in your research! |
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