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521 | How does the above relate to serving | Rom 1:1 | stjohn | 189874 | ||
Hello ceebee7, Good question, The verse you have posted seems to indicate that this person perhaps is in a leadership or teaching position? If that is so, and the situation is unresolved, I would say that they should not be allowed to stay where they are. But, however, I don't [In my opinion] think that they should be restricted from working in [any] capacity, like say mowing the lawn or cleaning the toilet perhaps. Also, If this person is not willing to resolve the sinful situation that they are in, and someone has confronted them, and then if two, or more have confronted them, and they refuse to acknowledge their sin, and repent of it, then you should treat that as you would a tax collector, and that means to shun them. But if they still wanted to clean the floor, or mow the lawn, I'd say suite yourself friend, go ahead. But again, if they repent..... Luke 17:4 "And if he sins against you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times, saying, 'I repent,' forgive him." God bless. John |
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522 | Imortant Question Of Life Situation | Eph 4:5 | stjohn | 189864 | ||
hello ddethdan, Welcome. There are many different doctrines of faith. One of the problems with that is, differences of opinion, and that sometimes causes division, division is bad. If I were you my new Christian friend, I would find a none denominational Bible teaching, Christ centered Church. Eph 4:2-6 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace.There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. No mater what you chose, may God the Holy Spirit lead you in all things. Please, read your Bible! God Bless. John |
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523 | Commentary required - Judges 19 | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 189808 | ||
Hello Blessedman, I'm sure you can find what you are looking for at this site. The Christian Classics Ethereal Library is a digital library of hundreds of classic Christian books selected for edification and education. The online [www.ccel.org] server reaches several million different users each year. God bless. John |
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524 | questions for habakkuk chapter3:1-19 | Hab 3:1 | stjohn | 189650 | ||
Dear aim, Welcome to the forum. I don't mean to be dismissive, ... But, ... I think you should read it... Then, I'm sure, you will have plenty of questions of your own, that someone here maybe able to help you with. God bless, and good studying. John |
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525 | Another verse after Mark 16:20? | Mark 16:20 | stjohn | 189556 | ||
Hi lucas, welcome. Mark 16:20 shows us that the disciples simply obeyed Jesus' command in v15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation." Perhaps you should pose your question to The Lockmam Foundation? God bless. John |
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526 | What does "this generation" mean? | Matt 24:34 | stjohn | 189545 | ||
Hi Kelos, Maybe this will help. Easton's Bible Dictionary GENERATION Genesis 2:4, "These are the generations," means the "history." 5:1, "The book of the generations," means a family register, or history of Adam. 37:2, "The generations of Jacob" equals, the history of Jacob and his descendants. 7:1, "In this generation" equals, in this age. Psalms 49:19, "The generation of his fathers" equals, the dwelling of his fathers, i.e., the grave. Psalms 73:15, "The generation of thy children" equals, the contemporary race. Isaiah 53:8, "Who shall declare his generation?" equals, His manner of life who shall declare? or rather equals, His race, posterity, shall be so numerous that no one shall be able to declare it. In Matthew 1:17, the word means a succession or series of persons from the same stock. Matthew 3:7, "Generation of vipers" equals, brood of vipers. 24:34, "This generation"equals, the persons then living contemporary with Christ. 1 Peter 2:9, "A chosen generation" equals, a chosen people. The Hebrews seem to have reckoned time by the generation. In the time of Abraham a generation was an hundred years, thus: Genesis 15:16, "In the fourth generation" equals, in four hundred years (comp. verse 13 and Exodus 12:40). In Deuteronomy 1:35 and 2:14 a generation is a period of thirty-eight years. --------------- It seems that Dispensationalists, are not "changing" the definition at all, just useeing it in a way that would make more sense. Obviously the word does not just mean the group of people that are alive at that time. It would appear that sense all the people that were alive at that time are now dead, and most of the prophesies have not yet come to pass, that this would not be a stretch of the definition, at all. It would seem more logical to use a definition that would explain the fact they are now long dead. Your post declared, that the word always meant the people that were alive at that time. I would like to ask, how do we know what Jesus meant wenever he said the word generation? He also, at other times, could have been useing it in it's braoder sense. His thoughts, are not our thoughts. God bless. John |
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527 | Isaiah 52:14 has "my people" - why? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 189543 | ||
Hi amahoney, welcome. It seems that Isaiah Is [comparing] the level of astonishment. Given the fact that God had at sundry times shown His great power through the nation Israel and His Prophets, astonishing many people throughout their history. Isaiah Is really just comparing the two in his proghisy, by saying, Just as many were astonished at you "My people" also, many will be astonished at Him and His appearance. So there really isn't a problem with NASB making that comparison a little more clear. I hope that helped you, "My friend". God bless. John |
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528 | Why Saul did not recognize David? | 1 Samuel | stjohn | 189522 | ||
Hello Azure, Very good question, and very observant of you to see that. It is thought that because that David was no longer a boy and it was custom not to shave the beard, David now being full grown and with a beard, it was easy for Saul to not recognize him. God bless. John |
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529 | Dino eat meat or plants preflood? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 189477 | ||
Hi th35p33d welcome. That's a very good question and I don't really have an answer. It is the "traditional" belief that meat was not eaten back then. But I don't see a necessarily definitive view of that from scripture, and I don't think that they would need those teeth if they did not eat meat. But I don't think that is important and we can get into quite a debate on subjects like that, and I think the enemy would like that wouldn't he? God didn't answer a lot of questions, but what he did tell us is, really all we need to know. It's an interesting subject, but not one that brings us closer to knowing the one who created everything, and that is God. It's easy to go down these trails and get sidetracked from serious Bible study. I hope this helps, and I hope that you get into the word in a way that brings you to a closer walk and better understanding of God, and His message of salvation through Jesus, and what He did for the world by dyeing on the cross for you, me, and anyone who calls on Him. God bless. John |
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530 | what does Nicolaitanes mean in Rev. 2 , | Revelation | stjohn | 189448 | ||
Hi DLorddaughter, Welcome. Here it is. Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary - Cite This Source Nicolaitanes The church at Ephesus (Rev. 2:6) is commended for hating the "deeds" of the Nicolaitanes, and the church of Pergamos is blamed for having them who hold their "doctrines" (15). They were seemingly a class of professing Christians, who sought to introduce into the church a false freedom or licentiousness, thus abusing Paul's doctrine of grace (comp. 2 Pet. 2:15, 16, 19), and were probably identical with those who held the doctrine of Baalam (q.v.), Rev. 2:14. Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary God bless. John |
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531 | what did david take from saul | 1 Sam 26:12 | stjohn | 189442 | ||
Hi ashleya, Welcome. I think this must be it. 1 Sam 26:12 So David took the spear and the jug of water from beside Saul's head, and they went away, but no one saw or knew it, nor did any awake, for they were all asleep, because a sound sleep from the LORD had fallen on them. God bless. John |
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532 | help me 2 understand this | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 189407 | ||
Hello Lily, Welcome. I would like to join with my sister Asure in saying that is indeed a very good question, and one that I am lacking in ability to answer in the space provided, or in the Knowledge at my disposal. So. I'll simply give it to one who is qualifide. I hope this adds to the information provided by Asure, and to your understinding. God bless, John ------------------------------------------------------ Matthew Henry Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Genesis Verses 9-13 Observe the startling question, Adam, where art thou? Those who by sin go astray from God, should seriously consider where they are; they are afar off from all good, in the midst of their enemies, in bondage to Satan, and in the high road to utter ruin. This lost sheep had wandered without end, if the good Shepherd had not sought after him, and told him, that where he was straying he could not be either happy or easy. If sinners will but consider where they are, they will not rest till they return to God. It is the common fault and folly of those that have done ill, when questioned about it, to acknowledge only that which is so manifest that they cannot deny it. Like Adam, we have reason to be afraid of approaching to God, if we are not covered and clothed with the righteousness of Christ. Sin appears most plainly in the glass of the commandment, therefore God set it before Adam; and in it we should see our faces. But instead of acknowledging the sin in its full extent, and taking shame to themselves, Adam and Eve excuse the sin, and lay the shame and blame on others. There is a strange proneness in those that are tempted, to say, they are tempted of God; as if our abuse of God's gifts would excuse our breaking God's laws. Those who are willing to take the pleasure and profit of sin, are backward to take the blame and shame of it. Learn hence, that Satan's temptations are all beguilings; his arguments are all deceits; his allurements are all cheats; when he speaks fair, believe him not. It is by the deceitfulness of sin the heart is hardened. See ( Romans 7:11 , Hebrews 3:13 ) . But though Satan's subtlety may draw us into sin, yet it will not justify us in sin. Though he is the tempter, we are the sinners. Let it not lessen our sorrow for sin, that we were beguiled into it; but let it increase our self-indignation, that we should suffer ourselves to be deceived by a known cheat, and a sworn enemy, who would destroy our souls. Verses 14-15 God passes sentence; and he begins where the sin began, with the serpent. The devil's instruments must share in the devil's punishments. Under the cover of the serpent, the devil is sentenced to be degraded and accursed of God; detested and abhorred of all mankind: also to be destroyed and ruined at last by the great Redeemer, signified by the breaking of his head. War is proclaimed between the Seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. It is the fruit of this enmity, that there is a continual warfare between grace and corruption, in the hearts of God's people. Satan, by their corruptions, buffets them, sifts them, and seeks to devour them. Heaven and hell can never be reconciled, nor light and darkness; no more can Satan and a sanctified soul. Also, there is a continual struggle between the wicked and the godly in this world. A gracious promise is here made of Christ, as the Deliverer of fallen man from the power of Satan. Here was the drawn of the gospel day: no sooner was the wound given, than the remedy was provided and revealed. This gracious revelation of a Saviour came unasked, and unlooked for. Without a revelation of mercy, giving some hope of forgiveness, the convinced sinner would sink into despair, and be hardened. By faith in this promise, our first parents, and the patriarchs before the flood, were justified and saved. Notice is given concerning Christ. 1. His incarnation, or coming in the flesh. It speaks great encouragement to sinners, that their Saviour is the Seed of the woman, bone of our bone, |
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533 | what is faith | Heb 11:1 | stjohn | 189399 | ||
Hi James, Welcome, I agree with BradK, Heb 11, Is a very good place to look at faith and the faithful. I would just like to add a few things. Here are some other things we should consider. In todays modern way of thinking faith has sometimes been given a much diminished interpretation. Faith today can simply mean a positive attitude or self confidence, and also just believing in God is not enough. James 2:19 "You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder." The Bible teaches that it [faith] is much more then that. In the Old Testament, faith is shown to us as something that the saints did, in simply believing in God, [and his promises.] Gen 15:6 "Abraham believed in the Lord; and He reckoned it to him as righteousness." In Habakkuk 2:4 it is stated that, "the just shall live by his faith" The New Testament has more to say, in that faith, is a lifelong commitment. 2 Timothy talks about living for God in gratitude and by faith doing good works. 2 Tim 1:12 "For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day." But Paul reminds us that [salvation] is not by works, but by faith and not by keeping the law. Eph 2:8 "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast." After salvation, should come the good works, this an evidence of the Holy Spirit working in our lives toward our sanctification, and to bear fruit. So, faith is a belief in God, and believing in what Jesus has done for us by His atonement for sin on the cross, were He suffered for the sin's of all the world, past present and future. But also, a lifelong commitment to do his will as best we can. With the help of the Holy Spirit of course. Because without "His help", no one by their one power of will, could really and honestly do that. God bless. John |
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534 | forgiveness | 2 Cor 13:5 | stjohn | 189308 | ||
Hi NightJay, I'm sorry for your trouble. I always try to remember that Jesus was a friend of sinners. He did not turn His back on the world even tho the world had gone their way and turned to sin. He died so that all the sins of the world would be forgiven. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. It is very important for you to look past the sin and look to Jesus. May I ask is your girlfriend a believer? Is she a born again believer in Jesus? If so you need to talk to her about her sin. You said it was infidelity, were the two of you in sin together? if so you and she were sining as well, and you also need to confess your sin to Jesus. God bless. John |
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535 | OT reference like Matthew 6:1-4 ? | Matt 6:1 | stjohn | 189307 | ||
Hello Oldman7 Welcome to the forum! Well you really got me searching on that one. :-) There are plenty of verses in the New Testament about that, Col 3:23 is one of them. but I don't know about the Old Testament. Can anyone help with that one? God bless. John |
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536 | saved and sanctified | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 189274 | ||
Hello sister Azure, That is a very good question, and one that not to many are able to answer with a great deal of clarity. I know that I am not qualified to answer, but I can give you what I found. I hope this helps you, It seems to be a good answer to your question. This should keep you bussy for a while going through all the Bible references. :-) God bless you Azure. John --------------------------- Easton's Bible Dictionary Home : Dictionaries : Easton's Bible Dictionary SANCTIFICATION involves more than a mere moral reformation of character, brought about by the power of the truth: it is the work of the Holy Spirit bringing the whole nature more and more under the influences of the new gracious principles implanted in the soul in regeneration. In other words, sanctification is the carrying on to perfection the work begun in regeneration, and it extends to the whole man (Romans 6:13; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Colossians 3:10; 1 John 4:7; 1 Corinthians 6:19). It is the special office of the Holy Spirit in the plan of redemption to carry on this work (1 Corinthians 6:11; 2 Thessalonians 2:13). Faith is instrumental in securing sanctification, inasmuch as it (1) secures union to Christ (Galatians 2:20), and (2) brings the believer into living contact with the truth, whereby he is led to yield obedience "to the commands, trembling at the threatenings, and embracing the promises of God for this life and that which is to come." Perfect sanctification is not attainable in this life (1 Kings 8:46; Proverbs 20:9; Ecclesiastes 7:20; James 3:2; 1 John 1:8). See Paul's account of himself in Romans 7:14-25; Philippians 3:12-14; and 1 Tim. 1:15; also the confessions of David (Psalms 19:12, 13; 51), of Moses (90:8), of Job (42:5, 6), and of Daniel (9:3-20). "The more holy a man is, the more humble, self-renouncing, self-abhorring, and the more sensitive to every sin he becomes, and the more closely he clings to Christ. The moral imperfections which cling to him he feels to be sins, which he laments and strives to overcome. Believers find that their life is a constant warfare, and they need to take the kingdom of heaven by storm, and watch while they pray. They are always subject to the constant chastisement of their Father's loving hand, which can only be designed to correct their imperfections and to confirm their graces. And it has been notoriously the fact that the best Christians have been those who have been the least prone to claim the attainment of perfection for themselves.", Hodge's Outlines. |
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537 | Which Disciple was Jesus cousin | Gal 1:19 | stjohn | 189234 | ||
Hi esandrab, Welcome to the forum. John the Baptist was Jesus' cousin, but it is not believed that he was His first cousin, and he was not a disciple. ---------------------- American Heritage Dictionary, cousin n. A child of one's aunt or uncle. Also called first cousin. A relative descended from a common ancestor, such as a grandparent, by two or more steps in a diverging line. A relative by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman. --------------------------- The author of the book of James, is thought to be the brother of Jesus, see Matthew 13:55, and, Mark 6:3. It is generally accepted that James was not a believer until after Jesus' resurrection. God bless. John |
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538 | substain from what during consecration? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 189228 | ||
Hi Vanb, I'm not sure I understand your question, but here goes. 1] [substaine] is not a word 2] you dont have to do enything to be consecrated. If you are a born again Christian you [are] Consecreated. Here is some info that might help. ----------------- Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary - Cite This Source Consecration the devoting or setting apart of anything to the worship or service of God. The race of Abraham and the tribe of Levi were thus consecrated (Ex. 13:2, 12, 15; Num. 3:12). The Hebrews devoted their fields and cattle, and sometimes the spoils of war, to the Lord (Lev. 27:28, 29). According to the Mosaic law the first-born both of man and beast were consecrated to God. In the New Testament, Christians are regarded as consecrated to the Lord (1 Pet. 2:9). Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary -------------- Hope that helped you :-) God bless. John |
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539 | bible say anything re: dinosaurs? | Prov 16:4 | stjohn | 189204 | ||
Hi Mikie, You might like to read Job 41:1-10 and see what you think. Some think that it is referring to a dinosaur. I would not go so far as to speculate, but we don't really know..... And, some also believe that Job is the oldest book in the Bible. If that is true, maybe it is a dino... There are other places in the Bible that talk about Leviathan. Just type it in the Get Bible Text,. Search word(s): box, at the right of the page. It surely doesn't always refer to a dino, and we are not sure if it does at all, but you can see the difference pretty easily. You might also like to look Leviathan up in the dictionary, it has more then one meaning. Hope you enjoy the forum! God Bless. John |
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540 | Comforting verse for non-believers | Psalm | stjohn | 189127 | ||
Dear sister Azure, I am sorry to hear about such a tragedy. It is very sad indeed when an unbeliever dies in the sin of unbelief. We as Christians know what our Lord said about it, John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. It is very difficult in times like this to give comfort to grieving families of unbelievers. I was asked to attend a funeral service of a friend a few years ago, and I just sat there and said nothing, wile many people said lots of kind things about him, and said that he was happy now with God because he was a good person. Afterward I felt like I had denied our lord for not telling them that he was probably in hell, and they would go too if they did not believe in Him. Its easy to say nothing, I did it but I'm sorry I did. I pray for you my sister that God gives you the words to say what He want's you to say. May God give you wisdom, peace and strength. Love in Christ. God bless. John |
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