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521 | The Author's Role | Acts 16:11 | stjohn | 211419 | ||
Hi Nic, Well, I guess your study group leader pawned you off on us, because he didn't know the answer either. :-) The Bible doesn't really say; there may be some historical writings that could give some light, but since the Bible doesn't say, it may just be speculation, I don't really know. Let me offer this however, It would seem that Luke was a disciple of Christ, just as Paul was, and perhaps they just shared in the work of getting out the Word, equally. As to why he moved away from working with Paul, can, I'm sure, be attributed to the leading of the Holy Spirit for him to work in other areas. I pray this helps John |
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522 | Myanmar Cyclone | Acts 17:31 | stjohn | 202613 | ||
Hi call2faith: Welcome to the forum! The Asia we think of today, is not the same geographical area that is mentioned in Revelations; that's an area that's now part of the country of Turkey. So, no, Myanmar is literally not part of the seven churches. God bless John |
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523 | false prophets | Acts 19:15 | stjohn | 210840 | ||
Hello jchelve: Welcome to the forum. You are correct, but it was a group of men that were unsuccessful in casting out demons, it was the, --"Seven sons of one Sceva, a Jewish chief priest were doing this. And the evil spirit answered and said to them, "I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?" And the man, in whom was the evil spirit, leaped on them and subdued all of them and overpowered them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. This became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who lived in Ephesus; and fear fell upon them all and the name of the Lord Jesus was being magnified."-- Acts 19:14-17 It should be noted though that there is a warning about the practice of casting out demons in the wrong spirit, please read this chapter to see this in context. This is our Lord speaking , by the way. "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.' "Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matt 7:21-24 Personally, I believe we should be focusing our efforts on giving out the Word of God, so that His Holy Spirit can grace the hearts of the lost with life giving faith, and not worrying so much about demons. I'm not saying you are doing this, and it is an interesting and important part of Scripture, nonetheless there seems to be far to much enfaces on demons and the like in God's Church, and not enough focus on proclaiming His massage of salvation to the lost souls. God bless John |
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524 | who was Jesus talking about | Acts 19:15 | stjohn | 210860 | ||
Hi Jchelve: That would depend entirely whether salvation is something that can be lost. Some think a backslider is someone who has lost their salvation; but the Bible teaches that salvation cannot be lost. If you trust Christ you are indeed saved and saved forever! (2 Corinthians 5:21; John 3:16; Acts 16:31; Ephesians 2:8-9) so I would say to your question, that the answer is no, it is someone who has not received salvation at all. The term backslider is not found in the new testament, but in the old testament it refers to Israel because they continually rejected God, rejected His Word, and turned away from Him, (Jeremiah 8:8-9) God bless John |
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525 | Would his heart not be humbled? | Romans | stjohn | 191902 | ||
Hello Steve, all very good questions, thank you! Q.. "Is he concerned with his own glory?" A.. Jesus took the place of a servant and washed the feet of his students the apostles. Q.. "Does he do so in a condescending way?" A.. Jesus walked a long way out of his way to meet with a woman at a well so He could give her the Gospel. At first she was quite rude, but but He was gentle with her, and won her heart with kindness and reason. Q.. "Does he do so as if he is the authority on scripture?" A.. The apostle Paul, when confronted with the scholarly wisdom of the greek philosophers, did not profess to know anything but Christ and Him resurrected. That is the essence of the Gospel. Q.. Does he approach it as if he is the only one who knows anything at all about God's word? A..1 Cor 13:9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part; 1 Cor 13:12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known. Q.. "What affect does pride have on his effectiveness to teach? A.. Prov 11:2 When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom. Prov 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. Q.. Would his heart not be humbled at what God has called him to do and be obedient, humbled and gracious in that calling? A..1 Pet 5:5 You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; [AND ALL OF YOU], clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. [emphasis mine] God bless John |
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526 | Did Jesus have sexual desires? | Romans | stjohn | 195396 | ||
Hi cssmelser, Welcome to the forum. Jesus was a man, and just like any man, and, as the Bible teaches He was tempted in all things, so, I think we can assume that he did. As for circumcision, please read the following. Rom 4:6-13 just as David also speaks of the blessing on the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: "BLESSED ARE THOSE WHOSE LAWLESS DEEDS HAVE BEEN FORGIVEN, AND WHOSE SINS HAVE BEEN COVERED. "BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE SIN THE LORD WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT." Is this blessing then on the circumcised, or on the uncircumcised also? For we say, "FAITH WAS CREDITED TO ABRAHAM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS." How then was it credited? While he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? Not while circumcised, but while uncircumcised; and he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while uncircumcised, so that he might be the father of all who believe without being circumcised, that righteousness might be credited to them, and the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also follow in the steps of the faith of our father Abraham which he had while uncircumcised. For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would be heir of the world was not through the Law, but through the righteousness of faith. God bless John |
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527 | What was the Question ! ! | Romans | stjohn | 205005 | ||
Lookin: The question was indeed answered. It seems that the rest of this thread is in response to some obvious exegetical errors. Given the content of your posts, I doubt that many would be surprised, that you would find it strange that many of us care very deeply, about sound doctrinal exegesis. Shalom John |
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528 | 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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529 | Acceptance of evil??? | Rom 1:1 | stjohn | 189954 | ||
Hi Ceebee, Thanks for your reply, and another good question. I hope you don't think you are number two on my book, ;-) but I answered Steve [humbledbyhisgrace] on this matter, and I hope my post to him will answer your question. It certainly seems that the early Church, was a lot more holy then the Church of today. If you like read, Acts 5, I believe it gives us a good idea as does the whole Bible for that mater, on how severely God looks at and deals with sin. Unfortunately your problem is not new, or rare, in the Church, how much more affective we would be, if we truly were holy and separate form the world and the sins of the world. God bless. John |
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530 | There are a few righteous in the Bible | Rom 3:10 | stjohn | 188751 | ||
Hi INRI, Welcome, I don't know if we can reconcile this with a specific scripture, but if we look at the whole of scripture, we can see that God has had only one way to salvation, and that is the cross. All are made righteous by the blood of sacrifice. in the old we have a picture of Jesus in the sacrifice of the Lamb, as far back as Able, and God slue an animal to clothe Adam and Eve. The old testament saint's all looked forward to the Cross of Christ, and the new testament saint's, all look back to the Cross of Christ for salvation. All of scripture is Christ, He is the sum total of it all. As far as being righteous, well Abraham was counted Righteous because he believed God, and even Lot was righteous according to 2 Pet 2:7 "and if He rescued righteous Lot, oppressed by the sensual conduct of unprincipled men" I guess that says a lot for faith doesn't it? God bless. John |
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531 | Many prophets and righteous | Rom 3:10 | stjohn | 188758 | ||
Yes my friend INRI; Thank you, and you have spoken well also! Amen! you got it ! ************************************* The Bible is a corridor between two eternities down which walks the Christ of God; His invisible steps echo through the Old Testament, but we meet Him face to face in the throne room of the New; and it is through that Christ alone, crucified for me, that I have found forgiveness for sins and life eternal. The Old Testament is summed up in the word Christ; the New Testament is summed up in the word Jesus; and the summary of the whole Bible is that Jesus is the Christ. —Bishop Pollock God bless. John |
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532 | Many prophets and righteous | Rom 3:10 | stjohn | 188761 | ||
Hi INRI; Just thought I'd mention it is not necessary to pose a question when responding to an answer, you can clic on note, this is not a rule, but it seems to be protocol and it also works well to keep down some of the hubbub from the front page. Thanks again; I appreciate your contribution to the forum. You seem to be very well versed in scripture, I believe can learn much from you my friend. God bless. John |
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533 | Was Noah's son Ham a bad man? | Rom 3:10 | stjohn | 206498 | ||
Hi Arnold: Welcome to the forum! Scripture declares quite emphatically, that no-one is righteous. Therefore, yes, he was a bad man. So are we all! God bless John |
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534 | Holy Spirit first applied to disciples? | Rom 3:11 | stjohn | 204165 | ||
Hi Tamara: Rom 3:11 THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD; Without the application of the Holy Spirit no-one would respond to God at all. So there must be an "implied" application of the Holy Spirit, even when jesus first called them out. "And Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men." Immediately they left their nets and followed Him." Mark 1:17-18 Surely, it was not just His charisma, (or good looks,) :-) that compelled them to follow! Shalom and God bless John |
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535 | can she be baptized? | Rom 5:8 | stjohn | 196984 | ||
Dear Brother, If as you say, this lady has, repented of her sins, and wants to do the right thing, then who are we to gudge her? Titus 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, Matt 9:13 "But go and learn what this means: 'I DESIRE COMPASSION, AND NOT SACRIFICE,' for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners." Rom 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Gal 2:17 "But if, while seeking to be justified in Christ, we ourselves have also been found sinners, is Christ then a minister of sin? May it never be! God bless John |
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536 | can she be baptized? | Rom 5:8 | stjohn | 196985 | ||
Sorry that's, 'judge', not, 'gudge'. I don't know what a gudge is, but it doesn't sound too good. :-) | ||||||
537 | need a passage - death of physical body | Rom 6:5 | stjohn | 198912 | ||
For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection, Rom 6:5 Hello Mark, God bless your heart my friend! May the lord hold you and your friend in His loving hands at this time of trial. You are in our pryers. I hope this verse helps you, I hope others come alongside as well, with support and encouragement. God bless John |
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538 | Degrees of sin | Rom 6:23 | stjohn | 200721 | ||
Hi winslett, Welcome to the forum! In relation to salvation; no, there is no distinction between one sin or another, see (Rom 6:23), But, there is a difference, in sin's as far as some being more detestable then others, as mentioned by our Lord, in (matt 18:6), and see also, (Lev 20:13) God bless John |
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539 | is a good history of the reformation ? | Rom 9:11 | stjohn | 197889 | ||
Hi Berean, Welcome to the forum! I'd like to suggest some reading about the reformers themselves, there are some excellent short biographies at [ www.tlogical.net/biographies.htm ] You may want to start with John Wyclif, "the most prominent of the Reformers before the Reformation" It's helped me in learning about the Reformation to read about those who did the work, reading their stories will actually give you a pretty good education on the Reformation. Anyway , It's a good place to start I think. God bless John |
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540 | This is all ? | Rom 10:9 | stjohn | 209697 | ||
My dear friend, Kcabml: Amen , amen, amen and amen-!! Darf die Herr Gott über Himmel und Erde regnen Segenswünsche außer fort du und ich ihrer lovley Familie für immer und immer -!! Amen! Shalom and God bless John :-) |
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