Results 601 - 620 of 655
|
||||||
Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: stjohn Ordered by Verse |
||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
601 | 2 Timothy 3 | 2 Timothy | stjohn | 198536 | ||
Hi talchapy, sorry if I came across as judging you, I'll try to be more gracious in the future. Please be careful to site your source in the future as well, this will honor our host and honor our Father too. God bless John |
||||||
602 | What about vs.10 | 2 Tim 1:6 | stjohn | 185101 | ||
Dear Huck; May I say first that I am in total agreement with brother Tim, And beautifully spoken. 2 Tim 1:10 but now has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, By the work that Jesus did for us on the Cross, that is the perfect sacrifice for sin, as the wages of sin is death, In the Old Testament, the death and blood of a lamb was required as a sacrifice to cover sin, and the animal had to be without spot or blemish. Jesus being without spot or blemish, for 'all' but him only have sinned. He alone did not sin. He is, 'Without spot or blemish'. So, by him becoming sin for sinful man, reveals to us that the whole of Scripture, that is the 'Gospel' in v,10 and by His being raised from the dead, gives us the truth of eternal life, that is 'immortality' in v,10, into the light of 'our' understanding. And by His 'appearing' in v,10, on the seen, and doing this wonderful work for us, "the 'appearing' of our savior Jesus Christ" This has brought into the light for our understanding, the whole of Scripture, which is the 'Gospel'. The whole of the Gospel, points to our savior Jesus Christ, and His perfect sacrifice for the salvation of you and me, into eternal life. He is our 'salvation' "our 'saviour' Jesus Christ" in v,10 And all that come to Him by faith. 'For no-one comes to the Father but by Me' Will have life in Him for eternity! (which is a wonderful gift by the way! don't you think?) Everything about the Old Testament, points forward, To the Cross, and everything about the New Testament points back. to the Cross. It has been said, that the summation of the Gospel is the Cross. Keeping this in mind when reading v,10 helps me a lot. I hope this helps you my friend. Love in Christ. stj |
||||||
603 | Alien life | 2 Tim 1:9 | stjohn | 218623 | ||
Dear mamayama1, Welcome to the forum! I don't doubt your sincerity or honesty, but... the 'Bible' says nothing at all about OFO's. You have asked in regard to this subject before and have been given very good, sound biblical advice. You would do very well indeed to follow it. If you'd like to read more biblically based information on this subject please visit: http://www.gotquestions.org/vast-universe.html (and) http://www.gotquestions.org/aliens-UFOs.html This is a Bible study, (Please review terms of use) not a UFO discussion board. Please refrain from asking any more questions about this subject, it has been dealt with quite sufficiently. I hope this doesn't discourage you from visiting us to study God's Word. Thank you. John |
||||||
604 | MEANING OF ON THE VERGE OF A BREKTHROUGH | 2 Tim 2:15 | stjohn | 215487 | ||
HI Job... Brother BradK, is correct in saying that Scripture doesn't say anything about a, "Breakthrough" or being on the "verge" of a Breakthrough. Forgive me for being presumptuous in my asking: But maybe you are having trouble with the word "verge"? Or perhaps it is that you are having trouble with the word "Breakthrough"? To be on the "Verge" of something, is like being on the edge of something, or just outside of something and, about to enter into it. Like a new way of thinking, or, a new way of believing. A Breakthrough, is like going through something, something that has perhaps been holding you back, and into something else. Sort of like if you are having trouble understanding something, and, suddenly you hear or read or think about it, in a new way and, suddenly, (the light goes on) you can understand it. Or perhaps you are trying to invent something, and lets say some technical problem has been holding you back from finishing the job; and then you think about it, in a new way, and then you finally figure it out. That would be a breakthrough. I hope that helps. By the way, Job, that's not a Bible question and, this is a Bible study. Hence the name: Study Bible Forum. So please keep your questions and notes focused on things on and or about the Bible in the future, okay? Thanks! John |
||||||
605 | paul | 2 Tim 2:15 | stjohn | 216663 | ||
bpayne01, I think if Paul were writing to your Church today, he would probably be dealing with the issue of cheating on homework. :-( John |
||||||
606 | Paul uses doctrinal and ethical section? | 2 Tim 2:15 | stjohn | 218905 | ||
Dear Chris and Rich, First, welcome to SBF, second, I believe Bradk has given you both the best advice you can get, i.e. read Paul's letters. Try to understand what and why Paul is telling them what it is he is telling them. Read some good commentaries, use a study Bible and read the notes and introductions on Paul's letters. This is the best way to prepare for this discussion or whatever else your teacher asks of you, whether it be just a discussion or perhaps even a test or writing a paper. Read, read, read and read some more! If you don't like to read then listen, you can find plenty to listen to on pretty much any given subject, for free or nominal fee, on line or at Christian bookstores. May God bless you in your studies. John |
||||||
607 | pauls letters | 2 Tim 2:15 | stjohn | 218943 | ||
Duplicate | ||||||
608 | What authority does the The Westminster | 2 Tim 3:16 | stjohn | 183866 | ||
Hi stjames7; I take it from what I read of you, that you are a christian, a fellow bealiver, and therefor a brother in christ. so let us not loose site of what is all important, that is, that we show love, one for another. I am not in any way accusing you so please don't take it that way. I know that I am guilty as any one so I'm not puting myself obove any one. So, here is something that I think will help us all. I believe that we should be planting seed of hope in the broken people that may be serching for that hope that we have in Christ. God bless stj 1 Cor 3:3 for you are still fleshly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like mere men? 1 Cor 3:4 For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not mere men? 1 Cor 3:5 What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, even as the Lord gave opportunity to each one. 1 Cor 3:6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth. 1 Cor 3:7 So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth. 1 Cor 3:8 Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. 1 Cor 3:9 For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. 1 Cor 3:10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it. 1 Cor 3:11 For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ |
||||||
609 | Genesis 12 | Hebrews | stjohn | 205433 | ||
Hi Woldem: Nope, Read Hebrews ch 11 God bless John |
||||||
610 | hebrews 9:27 | Hebrews | stjohn | 207772 | ||
Hi sog... I hope this is not some "technical obvious observation", though I must confess, I have no idea what you might mean by that. I do hope this helps you. Heb 9:27 is what is known as a general rule, because there are found in scripture some obvious exceptions. Elijah and Enoch, being two of them, also Lazarus of, John 11:14 and Tabitha of, Acts 9:40 are two more. There are others as well, Acts 20:9-10 and Mark 5:35-42, are two more exceptions to this rule. John Gill has this to say on Hebrews 9:27 that may be helpful to you. Shalom John Ver. 27. And as it is appointed unto men once to die,.... Not a moral, or what is commonly called a spiritual death, nor an eternal one, but a corporeal one; which does not arise from the constitution of nature, but from the sin of man, and God's decree on account of it; by which it is fixed that men shall die, and how long they shall live, and when they shall die; so that they cannot die sooner nor later; all things antecedent to death, which lead on to it, and issue in it, are appointed by God, and so is death itself, with all its circumstances; men's days can neither be lengthened nor shortened, either by Christ himself, or others: and this statute and appointment of God concerns men, not angels, and reaches to all men, wicked and righteous; and though there have been some exceptions, as Enoch and Elijah; and all will not sleep, or die, some will be found alive at Christ's appearing; yet such will undergo a change which is equivalent to death, as Enoch and Elijah have done: and generally speaking men die but once; it is not usual for men to die, and live again, and then die again; there have been some extraordinary instances of this kind, but they are rare; it is the statute law of heaven in common for men to die and that but once; --John Gill |
||||||
611 | onced saved always saved | Hebrews | stjohn | 210953 | ||
Dear Dave: A true child of God will repent of their sin and return to Him. He will always restore fellowship with one who is truly His. Luke 15:20 please read in context from 15:11. God bless John |
||||||
612 | Old Testemant | Heb 8:13 | stjohn | 185043 | ||
Hi megd; Yes absolutely! there is no justification in the old, for none could keep the law. Justification and salvation are in Jesus christ alone. We are in the new covenant, by the work that He has done on the Cross for sinful man. And He promises to keep "all" that are His! Praise God! God bless stj |
||||||
613 | 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 |
||||||
614 | Faith is will, emotion, truth? | Heb 11:1 | stjohn | 204017 | ||
More on faith from Nelson's Bible Dictionary. FAITH - a belief in or confident attitude toward God, involving commitment to His will for one's life. However, intellectual agreement to truth is found in James 2;19' where demons believe in one God but are not saved by this kind of (faith/belief). Saving faith; is a reliance in, and commitment to, Christ. Obedience is also part of it, if we believe; we are to obey, "I know whom I have believed and I am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that day"(2Tim.1:12) |
||||||
615 | How were non Jews saved B.C.? | Heb 11:13 | stjohn | 199740 | ||
Hi David, Welcome to the forum! The same way we get saved... By faith. GenĀ 5:22-24 Then Enoch walked with God three hundred years after he became the father of Methuselah, and he had other sons and daughters. So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him. Notice, Enoch was not a Jew, also, read all of Hebrews 11, God doesn't spell it out clearly to us in the OT, but you can be sure that they new more then we can see just from reading from our vantage. After all, Abel new something about the need for sacrifice and what was proper. Gen 4:4 Heb 11:39a And all these, having gained approval through their faith, We look back to the cross for salvation, they looked forward to the cross. Even though they didn't know how, (they couldn't see The Cross) but they believed He would restore things, (i.e. the fallen lost world) back to Himself. God bless John |
||||||
616 | Rahab righteous or not? | Heb 11:31 | stjohn | 214631 | ||
Hi humility, If we read Hebrews ch 11 and James ch 2 with regard to the contextual meaning therein, we can see that she was indeed. Lies or no lies, we are all justified and found righteous by faith. John |
||||||
617 | what's your preference | Heb 12:6 | stjohn | 202743 | ||
Hello Dear Sister; I agree with brother Steve, too. Having God's presence in our life is better then anything! When I was first born again in my spirit, I thought I should have to put lead weight in my pockets to keep from floating away! :-) Heb 12:8 But if you are without discipline, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. I don't think God spanks the devil's children. I would rather be a son and suffer afflictions, then not suffer for God and be on the outside, in darkness, were there is weeping and gnashing of teeth. That would be much worse, much more severe! (I know you didn't mean not being saved, because you are referring to believers, I'm just using that analogy to make a point.) God bless John |
||||||
618 | A verse on premarital sex in the bible | Heb 13:4 | stjohn | 199427 | ||
1 Cor 6:9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, Heb 13:4 Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge. |
||||||
619 | The date for James' writing. | James | stjohn | 216300 | ||
Hi vguz... It's held by many scholars that the council held in Jerusalem in A.D. 48-49 dealt with some of the issues that James wrote about, so that's why it's believed that James was written in the mid forties, or he would have mentioned the council. John |
||||||
620 | AMm I UnTeachable? | James 1:19 | stjohn | 196204 | ||
I would like to add my amen with Brother BradK, Brother Doc has spoken well indeed! I can't imagine adding one syllable! God bless John |
||||||
Result pages: << First < Prev [ 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 ] Next > Last [33] >> |