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41 | Why does Jeremiah think he was deceived? | Jer 20:7 | wdc | 28673 | ||
Hey Nolan and Searcher, I preached on this passage a few years ago, here is my understanding on it. Jeremiah was upset obviously, everyone is against him, people want to kill him, etc, because he is doing what God told him to do. Basically he is feeling sorry for himself. He keeps remembering what God told him when God called him to prophesy. (Jer 1:8) Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD. See also Jer. 1:10, (Jer 1:18) For, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an iron pillar, and brazen walls against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, against the princes thereof, against the priests thereof, and against the people of the land. (Jer 1:19) And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee. He remembers all these things, and he is wandering what went wrong, why hasn't God done these things? In the midst of his dispair and depression, he accuses God of deceiving him. He was not really deceived, he didn't understand what God had planned. He was questioning God, just like we do sometime. Does this make sense? later...wdc |
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42 | Why would God fight against His people? | Jer 21:5 | wdc | 28674 | ||
Hello again, God did this to these people just like He caused those He delivered out Egypt to wonder in the wilderness and die. He did it because they rejected Him and did evil in His sight. He had prepared great things for them, but their rebellion caused them to miss out on the blessings of God. God had already warned them that if they rebelled, that they would not receive the things He had promised them, but would receive judgment. See Deut. 28:2 and 15. (Deu 28:2) And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God. (Deu 28:15) But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee: later...wdc |
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43 | His holy and great name. | Ezek 36:23 | wdc | 153014 | ||
I don't see any difference. later...wdc |
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44 | What does "after glory" mean? | Zech 2:8 | wdc | 28250 | ||
What does this mean, "After glory He has sent me against the nations..." The NKJV reads "He sent Me after glory," | ||||||
45 | what's the difference in these two | Matt 10:5 | wdc | 12587 | ||
I have been taught in the past that not all scripture is to be interpreted as for us today. Matthew 10:5-15 is one of those passages that is not supposed to be for us today, however v.16 is often applied to us as we go about our daily lives. The reasoning given for not applying this literally to us today is that Jesus was speaking directly to the people there with Him, v.5 and not in general. My question is why then is Matthew 28:18-20 applied literally to us today as the great commission. Jesus was only speaking to those there with Him v. 18 "And Jesus came and spoke to them..." and not generally. I am told that the phrase in v. 20 "And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." makes this passage applicable to us today, but the word "age" could mean their age and not ours. Does anyone have any input on this? later...wdc |
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46 | what's the difference in these two | Matt 10:5 | wdc | 12646 | ||
Thanks Bill, This is very helpful. I have thought for a long time that the four gospels were more Old Testament than New, I don't where the line would be drawn between, maybe more in Acts chapter 2. But anyway, your answer helps explain some things. Thanks again. later...wdc |
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47 | Old T. and New T. | Matt 10:5 | wdc | 12699 | ||
Thanks again Bill. I would like to hear your opinion on how to reconcile the God of the O.T. with the God of the N.T. To many people, there appears to be two God's, one in the O.T. and one in the N.T. How would you explain this to someone. The main question I get is the one how God commanded all the killing in the O.T. and was so hard on the people and in the N.T. it is all about life and grace. Hope this makes sense. later...wdc |
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48 | Heb. 8 and Jer. 31 | Matt 10:5 | wdc | 12700 | ||
Bill, Here is another one. Hebrews 8:7-13.In verse 9, this is specifically given to Israel and Judah, (the Jews). In Jeremiah 31:31-34, where the writer of Hebrews is quoting from, the promise is specifically for the Jews also, and even more specific, if I understand it right, it will be enforced after their restoration to their own land, Jer. 31:23-30. But we use this as a picture of salvation in the New Testament, making it applicable to all people. Do you have any thoughts here. later...wdc |
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49 | Heb. 8 and Jer. 31 | Matt 10:5 | wdc | 12716 | ||
Bill, Thank you for your answers. It is clear that you have studied and understand what you are talking about. That is what I am trying to do, understand what I am talking about. I agree with your belief on this subject of the New Covenant, that it applies to us as well as to Isreal, I am just trying to understand why I believe it rather than just saying that's what I believe. There are so many times in the Bible, especially with Paul, that something is taken from the O.T. and applied to us, that seems to me is specfic for application to the Jews, yet Paul applies to Christians and I get confused. I understand that Paul was inspired in what he wrote and that much of what he wrote he received by revelation from Jesus, and so I accept it and believe, but I still want to understand it. There are statements in the Bible like 2 Cor. 1:20 and some others that seem to me to complicate matters sometime (I think I said what I meant to say there). Another example: in the O.T. God promised Israel that if they obeyed Him in the promised land, that He would provide for them peace, prosperity, and health. Obviously they did not obey and missed out on the promises. I think the reason for doing this was that the rest of the world would see Israel's God and want to worship Him also and then Israel would missionaries like they were supposed to be in the first place. But in the N.T. we only get these things "if it is God's will". If the new covenant is under grace, and we recieve all things in Christ, all the promises are yes in Him, why is that only applied to salvation, peace and joy, and not prosperity and health also. God's promise to the righteous man is long life full of blessing. I am righteous in Christ, 2 Cor. 5:21, should not these things freely come upon me by grace? I am not of the health and wealth camp, I am just trying to understand, so please don't label me. Apparently I am having trouble rightly dividing the word of truth. later...wdc |
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50 | what's the difference in these two | Matt 10:5 | wdc | 12718 | ||
Thank you Joe. later...wdc |
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51 | Old T. and New T. | Matt 10:5 | wdc | 13022 | ||
Thank you Bill, It is answers like this that keep me coming back to the forum. I may print this out and preach it next Sunday, with your permission of course. Your statement "Man has ALWAYS been saved by faith in what God says" is so simple, yet so profound, at least to me. Rom. 10:17 "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." This how I live my life. I don't understand everything about God, His ways, or the Bible, (and that doesn't stop me from trying to understand), but I do my best by the Holy Spirit to follow what He says. Even the parts I don't understand, I try to do. (For example, love your enemy.) Basically all I have is that He tells me He loves me and will save me if I call upon His name. I understand the principle of progressive revelation, that God reveals more to us we go along, and I know that is what He has done in the Bible. And I know that one day I will know all that I need to know, "For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known." In truth, I know all I need to know right now, I just need to trust it and do it. Anyway, thanks for your help. I will be looking for more of your posting. In Christ, wdc |
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52 | Is prophecy dead? Since when? | Matt 11:13 | wdc | 1880 | ||
Dear Charis, If prophecy is dead, then God is a liar. The Bible says in the last days that prophecy will be one of the things that God pours out on His people. (Joel 2:28) And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: We are living in the last days according to Peter in Acts 2:14 and 17. Peter points out that the prophecy of Joel was to be fulfilled in the last days, and then he says that what they saw happening was the fulfillment, meaning he thought he was in the last days, and if he was in the last days, surely we are. I think the real question or point would be, what is prophecy? The definition you gave earlier was good, it is the giving forth of God's word. If you look closely at the O.T. prophets, most of them simply repeated what God told them, they weren't really predicting, but repeating what God told them to say, "then the word of the Lord came saying...etc." I hope this helps. Remember, it is what God says that counts and not what theology or doctrine says, God says He will use prophecy in these days. But notice in the prophecy of Joel, tongues is never mentioned, but that's another question for another time. later...wdc |
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53 | What are the 'signs of the times'? | Matt 16:3 | wdc | 12743 | ||
Nolan, After reading many of your postings, I'm sure you know this, but here goes anyway. One answer to what are the signs of the times is found in Matthew 24:1-8. Jesus said these things would precede His coming and the end of the age. Matthew 24:1-8 (1) And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to show him the buildings of the temple.(2) And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.(3) And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?(4) And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. (5) For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.(6) And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.(7) For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. (8) All these are the beginning of sorrows. There are other signs, but is a good general list. I also believe we are living in the time period Jesus foretold. later...wdc |
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54 | Can religion lure us away from God? | Matt 23:13 | wdc | 4054 | ||
Hank, The best example for religion keeping someone form intimacy with God is the Pharisees. Jesus constantly cautioned them about letting the traditions they received from their fathers keep them from the truth of God. Mt. 15:1-8 is good example. (1) Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,(2) Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. (3) But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?(4) For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.(5) But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;(6) And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.(7) Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,(8) This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. Notice in this passage also that Jesus says they have made the commandment or Word of God of none effect by their traditions. This is the only place or thing in the Bible I can find that a statement like this made about it. There is nothing that can take away the power of the Word in our lives like tradition or religion. When we follow tradition or religion, we are saying the Word is no good, we need something else. If the doctrines or traditions of our Churches are not Scriptural, they are tradition, and make the Word of God of no effect. Let us be brave and go where few will dare tread today and follow the Word instead of traditions. later...wdc |
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55 | Not preached on?? | Matt 26:13 | wdc | 4805 | ||
If I understand this verse, Jesus is saying that whenever the gospelis preached, what the woman did should also be spoken about. (Mat 26:13) Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her. Why don't we hear this story told when the gospel is preached? Why is it never mentioned in the Bible after this? later...wdc |
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56 | where was good hell b4 Abrahams bossom? | Luke 16:19 | wdc | 207 | ||
The good hell? has been there since God created it. I believe only became Abraham's bossom after Abraham became the Father of the Jewish nation. That is what they call it. | ||||||
57 | You can lose your salvation | Luke 23:26 | wdc | 2750 | ||
Dear rc, Your arguement about when did you stop sinning is typical. We did not get saved by stopping sin in our lives, we got saved by faith, acknowledgeing our sin and accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior. We got saved like Rom. 10:9-10 says, by believing in our hearts and confessing Him with our mouths. That is by faith. Since we did not receive salvation by not sinning, it stands to reason we cannot lose because of sin. We got saved by faith and the only way we can walk out of God's hand and care is the same way, by losing faith. I believe the Bible teaches the security of the believer, not once saved always saved, and yes, I am a Baptist by name, but I am Bible first of all. I believe the Bible is very clear that all that we do is to be done by faith in the name of the Lord. One of the other forum members pointed out John 15, and it does say that we must abide in Him to remain in Him. I also read you other posting, "21, and it shall come to pass", those are excellant verses of how we receive salvation, but say little past that. Also remember that eternal life is not length of life but quality of life, John 17:3 "and this life eternal, that they may know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ..." That is what eternal life is, yes it includes living forever in heaven, but the real meaning is knowing God. Revelation bears this out with the discussion on the second death being seperation from God. Faith in God's Word is what got us to salvation, and faith in God's Word is what will see us through. Your brother in Christ. later...wdc |
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58 | You can lose your salvation | Luke 23:26 | wdc | 2751 | ||
I need to add something to this I left out. This in no way gives license to sin. If we are saved by faith, believing God's word, we will live according to God's, by the power of the Holy Spirit within us. God gives us His Spirit, His presence within us, to guide us and empower us to do His will. We live in His power by faith that He will keep His Word and strengthen us to do His will. I am saved today because of what Jesus did on the cross, and I will remain saved because I am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day. God saved by faith and He will keep me by faith. I refuse to walk in sin because His presence in me draws me to Him and I follow that leading by faith. All that I do, I do in the name of the Lord to glorify Him, and I live daily in confidence and in His peace and joy because His word says He is able to do more than we can ask or think, so I know He will keep me. I don't have to worry about my salvation because of His word. As for those that seem to lose it one day and than repent and have it again the next, will I doubt their authenticty, the Bible nowhere teaches a salvation or a life like this. later...wdc |
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59 | You can lose your salvation | Luke 23:26 | wdc | 2753 | ||
Your comment "He sees us as righteous ONLY when we live for Him" is not scriptural. He sees us as righteous ONLY as we stand in Christ by faith. 2 Cor. 5:21 "for He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." Our standing before God is always based on what Jesus has done for us and in us, not what we have done or are doing for Him. That would be salvation by works, and nowhere does the Bible teach this. Our fellowship with Him depends on what we do, but not our standing. later...wdc |
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60 | Define "praying in the Holy Spirit" | Acts 2:6 | wdc | 28264 | ||
I don't see tongues mentioned in Joel's prophecy. I see prophesy, dreams, and visions, but no tongues. Anybody care to explain this? later...wdc |
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