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581 | jesus spoke to dead | 1 Pet 1:1 | stjohn | 186484 | ||
Hi dyoung, Thought I better go through that a little more carefully, as these verses can be a little confusing. lets look at what Peter is really saying. "He went and made proclamation to the spirits (now) in prison" ok, when are they in prison? (Now) and now is the time that Peter is writing this epistle. ok, "who once were disobedient" ok when were they disobedient? " when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark," "in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water." I hope this helps. God bless John |
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582 | jesus spoke to dead | 1 Pet 1:1 | stjohn | 186482 | ||
Hi dyoung, A little follow up, it does (appear) that the Spirit of God is doing the preaching, But it is God's Spirt speaking through Noah. God bless John |
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583 | jesus spoke to dead | 1 Pet 1:1 | stjohn | 186480 | ||
Hi Dyoung That is in 1 Peter 1 Pet 3:15-20 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame. For it is better, if God should will it so, that you suffer for doing what is right rather than for doing what is wrong. For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; (in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water.) Noah, according to 1Peter, must have been preaching the Gospel of salvation wile he was building the ark. This has nothing to do with Jesus preaching to the dead, that is a false teaching! the HE Peter is talking about is Noah. God bless John |
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584 | When did Jesus heal the blind men | Matt 9:27 | stjohn | 186461 | ||
aah. Matthew 9:27-31 | ||||||
585 | not a question - just a salutation | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 186401 | ||
Happy Glorious Wonderful Resurrection day to you too! | ||||||
586 | Jesus , the Messiah - Yeshua ha Mashiach | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 186399 | ||
Hi Cheri, Jesus is a transliteration of Yeshua. There is no disrespect calling Him Jesus, but there is nothing wrong with calling Him Yeshua ether. Really not a big deal. God bless. John |
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587 | Does Jesus have two natures now? | Phil 2:6 | stjohn | 186396 | ||
Sorry! That is GOD bless. John | ||||||
588 | Does Jesus have two natures now? | Phil 2:6 | stjohn | 186395 | ||
Hello abeck, There is danger in trying to understand the trinity with our worldly intellect. This is something for spiritual discernment. We must pray for that kind of understanding. Ask seek and knock and the door will be opened. This is something that you will have to take on faith, but faith comes by the word of God. And the word of God is NOT found in the watchtower! It is found in the Bible, and ONLY the Bible. I would encourage you to read it. Worldly understanding can take you off a cliff! We born again Christians call all other religions cults. Jesud said: 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. Jesus, still has His Glorified Body, But He is ALL God. Gos bless. John |
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589 | Judgment - clarification requested | Is 14:12 | stjohn | 186304 | ||
Hello Cheri! It is good to hear from you, and have an opportunity to talk. I appreciate your comments very much, and I think you are right on the money. Sorry, I was not clear on that. Yes, indeed, reward, or little reward, or no reward. I believe these are all on the table, so to speak. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 3:15 - KJV "If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire." I hope that gives you a better picture of what I was talking about, and I know this may sound a bit silly, but I get a picture of someone swinging on a rope over the wall of the new Jerusalem, with flames licking at his backside. Safe, but burned in the process. I hope I don't get a flurry of notes for that one. :-) God bless. John |
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590 | Destiny of created beings | Is 14:12 | stjohn | 186235 | ||
Hello Finder, Well, sounds as if you could have saved yourself some time and come right out with it. Your questions seem to be: ( Just who does "God" think he is? ) ( Why doesn't he do things my way?-! ) Well my friend, may I say, God has a plan to bring His own to Him, those who would come to Him willingly, not like some kind of robots. And if I may, I'd like to ask you something. Just who do you to think you are? Do you have a better plan then "God" has? And may I say, I think your way would stink. I wouldn't want a son who was created to love me automatically, If God had wanted that, He could have stopped His creation after making the dog. Now I don't know, but If I had it in mind to have a son, that would love me on command, I'd be sure to name him Spot, or Rover, or something like that. Do you see my point my friend? I hope that you do, and I hope that you find in God's Word the answers you are looking for. Jesus is a wonderful saviour my friend. Why don't you try to just trust Him? I can promise you; He will not let you down. And next time, take your Questions to God, I am sure, He will be more patient with you then we are, at least for now that is. Someday you will stand before Him in Judgment; and, "He" will be asking the questions. God bless. John |
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591 | When did Josephus see the fulfillment of | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 186220 | ||
Hello Renee. This is a Bible study. Would you like to participate in studying the Bible? You are more then welcom to do so. God bless, John |
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592 | Whose "repentance" in Heb 12:17. | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185925 | ||
Hello thenoel... It was not Esau that was repenting, nor could it refire to God. Esau was seaking Isaacs repentance. Repentence in this case refers to just changing ones mind. And Esau had no realasionship with God, so he had no desire to repent. look at this please. And you will see were Esau wept for Iaascs repentance, after Jacob had stolen his blessing. Gen 27:34 When Esau heard the words of his father, he cried out with an exceedingly great and bitter cry, and said to his father, "Bless me, even me also, O my father!" Gen 27:36 Then he said, "Is he not rightly named Jacob, for he has supplanted me these two times? He took away my birthright, and behold, now he has taken away my blessing." And he said, "Have you not reserved a blessing for me?" Gen 27:38 Esau said to his father, "Do you have only one blessing, my father? Bless me, even me also, O my father." So Esau lifted his voice and wept. Me, me, my, me, me, my, my, me! Sounds like the ramblings and whining of a spoiled brat! don't you think? And besides not only did Isaac not believe God. But Jacob evidently didn't believe God, and by the way neither did Rebekah believe God. The whole family was suffering from theodisfuntionalism! I know thats probably not a word but I had fun. How can we reasonably say, that Easu, even had any Idea what was on God's mind. The guy couldn't buy a clue! God was the last thing on that old boys mind. So, my friend I would have to say that; Easu most defiantly 'was,' seeking Isaac's repentance. You might want to read the whole story in Gen 27 Its a good one. God bless. John |
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593 | Scardy Priests | Mark 11:18 | stjohn | 185921 | ||
Hello thenoel, Greetings! I think your first two are good, He certainly displayed power in clearing the temple, and his teaching could not be refuted, as He was perfect in His teaching, But also, the priests enjoyed there position as rulers of the people, and Jesus was a threat to that, as the people were not only astonished at His teaching, but many had seen and or heard of His many other great works as well. They wanted to get rid of of Him also because of the evil in their hearts. They were bent on power and greed. I hope this helps you. God bless. John |
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594 | Why do some believe while others do not? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185803 | ||
Hi brother Hobbs, Thats a good question. I think I would have to say both. It does depend on the condition our heart for sure, but we are conscious of making the decision. God bless. John |
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595 | sickness unto death | 2 Sam 12:20 | stjohn | 185782 | ||
Hello Christt, I', not really sure but I think it means that when someone dies it is time to stop praying because they are now in God's hands. Look what David does after praying and fasting for his son. 2 Sam 12:20 So David arose from the ground, washed, anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he came into the house of the LORD and worshiped. Then he came to his own house, and when he requested, they set food before him and he ate. So David arose from the ground, washed, anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he came into the house of the LORD and worshiped. Then he came to his own house, and when he requested, they set food before him and he ate. I hope this helps. God bless, John |
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596 | You have to be born of water and spirit | John 3:5 | stjohn | 185780 | ||
Hello Daily... I am not familiar with that book but hear is something to ponder. I believe that Jesus is referring to the Word, when he is speaking of water. How Indeed can one be born again of the Spirit, without first hearing the Word? They must go together. And when we read carefully, we can see that they are indeed joined together, and, (although they are two different things, they are part of the same package, so to speak.) John 3, verse 5, Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth no one can enter the Kingdom of God Unless he is born of Water and the Spirit. Note that He does not say Born of Water and (of) the Spirit, But, He links them together, "Water and the Spirit," Now if I may we'll look at v 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, But the Spirit gives birth to spirit. I know that may look like Our Lord is explaining that the water he is referring to is natural birth, but frankly I think that is kind of a stretch. I have heard this explanation for the water referring to natural birth, and think it is a good one. However, consider this. To be saved, we must first hear the Word, faith comes by hearing. The water is the Word that washes us clean. Faith we know is a gift, but that gift cannot be received without first hearing the Word/Water. Then by the gift of faith after hearing the Word/Water, we can receive God's Spirit and be Born again. That is why our Lord said. Born of water and of Spirit. John 4:10 "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he and would have given you living water." The Word of God is often referred to as living water. V, 13-14 Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." These verses and the revelation of the meaning of the water in John 3, have given me a thirst. But not a thirst for drinking liquid water, but a thirst for reading God's Word/Water. I am in no way dogmatic about this. Just an opinion. God bless. John |
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597 | Hell! | Matt 8:12 | stjohn | 185776 | ||
Hello mae, The Bible does in fact speak of hell as a place of outer darkness, more then of a place of fire. Hear are a few verses. Matt 8:12 but the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." Matt 22:13 "Then the king said to the servants, 'Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' Matt 25:30 "Throw out the worthless slave into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. It seems that our view of hell is colored with many movies and stories that we hear, but the Bible doesn't really teach this. Revelation does mention a lake of fire reserved for the anti Christ his wittiness and satin. we can be sure that hell is no-were we want to go. But imagine this, going to hell and hearing the voice of a son or daughter saying. "I followed you hear mom or dad." God bless. John |
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598 | Was there a donkey and a foal? | Matt 21:7 | stjohn | 185520 | ||
Hi DPOAG Greetings! I know a little about this as I have been compared to the posterior of such. A colt would be a male foal and a philly would be a female. Foal is a term for a new- born. God bless John |
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599 | Questions of sin and love | Jer 17:9 | stjohn | 185498 | ||
Hello Jason, Bless you brother! Your question is very interesting, And may I say that brother Tim has answered very well by the way. But your question on can we be love and is it separate from us, is a good question. at least I think that is what you are asking. Anyway I read from your profile that you truly Love the Lord, And you can be sure my friend that he will keep all that are His, and I know that you are His, your heart truly shows it. Be strong and stay in his Word it will bring you to a sweet fellowship with our Lord the more you read it. And remember this. Heb 4:15 "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things," Phil 4:13 "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Back to your question. We cannot be love per-say but the Bible tells us of course that God is love, and He is in you. And because He is in you, you can experence that love like an unsaved person cannot even imagin. Right Brother? I know you have known this in your heart, right? And nothing can seperate us from the love of God. Look at this. Jud 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, Psa 34:7 The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them Phl 1:6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ; Isa 46:9 Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, 'My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure, Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Jhn 6:37 "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. 38 "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. 39 "This is the will of the Father who sent Me, that of all He has given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day. Jhn 17:2 "as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him. 3 "And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. 1Th 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. Rom 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword Rom 8:37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. God bless brother. John |
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600 | do i continue the church going? | NT general Archive 1 | stjohn | 185485 | ||
Hello Maricjess, Sory to answer you question witha question. But do you know if there are others there that feel the same as you? John |
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