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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: humbledbyhisgrace Ordered by Verse |
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601 | when a I saved and when baptised | Rom 10:9 | humbledbyhisgrace | 189621 | ||
Jeff, Thank you for the kind words brother! Steve |
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602 | total prosperity | Rom 10:9 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202879 | ||
lalah, It gets no better then this! Romans 10:9-10 (NASB) 9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; 10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. John 1:12-13 (NASB) 12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. What else could anyone ask for? Steve |
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603 | Does Christ come into our hearts? | Rom 10:9 | humbledbyhisgrace | 210337 | ||
Greetings Brother! You bring up a great point!!! I fear we all have been touched by some of the terminology spouted in Christian circles over time which does indeed tend to change not only meaning but also possibly understanding. I find it an area of concern in that we need to gently and lovingly explain (which I think you did a fine job of by the way!). But I have seen how this can go to the extreme in the other direction as well as some will so misunderstand another they will apply their own meaning to what someone else says. Jesus is indeed Lord and it is a blessing from God Himself that we come to that understanding! Understanding and acknowledging that seems to me to make the surrender oh so sweet! God bless, Steve |
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604 | selfmurder | Rom 10:13 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207317 | ||
mitchhunt, This is not a question easily addressed in a forum like this. I would encourage you to speak to a Pastor at your local church for proper guidance. They should be able to help you much better then someone on this forum could. God bless, Steve |
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605 | selfmurder | Rom 10:13 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207349 | ||
justme, I can certainly appreciate your opinion and response and I do, sir, take it kindly as I believe you meant it to be. Just so happens, I feel as strongly about my position on the matter as you do yours. First let me assure you in matters of importance like suicide my concern is not for myself nor Lockman nor any other then the person who may be in trouble. Second, your view of just passing a person off shows a lack of understanding my position. It is not passing the person off, it is encouraging the person to seek help from someone equipped to help them. This text based forum in my opinion is far from that place. Many may mean well, but I've seen all to often on this text based forum a great deal of confusion and misunderstanding in what people read into a post. Not to mention some of the absolute nonsense that some will post. Brother, consider the response you and Cody Mac gave. If this person is so depressed they are considering harming themselves, do you really think they are capable of wading through so much on their own without proper guidance? I think not personally. Actually, I could see how such a response could be harmful in that the person could become even more depressed and frustrated not understanding all the information. Let's face it, when a person reaches such a point, confusion is the last thing they need! I would encourage all to be wise enough to understand their limitations in matters such as these and the limitations of the format in which we communicate in this forum. And let's not forget... The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. (James 5:16) Steve |
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606 | selfmurder | Rom 10:13 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207364 | ||
justme, Hebrews 4:12 is one of my favorite verses. That along with Isaiah 55:11 are two verses that have taught me to have great confidence in the Power of God's word. So I'm in agreement with you on that point!!! By the way, see my original post again and note the reference verse I used. I did have a scripture in mind for such an occasion :-) By the way, I did regard your post as you said and understand your heart on the matter and thank God for the brethren and your love and concern for others!!! Steve |
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607 | Dewey Lockman | Rom 10:15 | humbledbyhisgrace | 208336 | ||
"It was a miraculous conversion and I cried for three days," - F. Dewey Lockman If you have not read the History page on this web site you might enjoy doing so. It’s an interesting story of how God used Dewey Lockman and the Lockman Foundation. Click the History menu under the About Us menu at the top of the web page. Or, put this in your browser http://www.lockman.org/tlf/tlfhistory.php Enjoy, Steve |
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608 | how do we handle critics | Rom 12:21 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207891 | ||
Greetings vhardie! Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! Consider what the passage below is teaching us. Romans 12:17-21 (NASB) 12:17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. 12:18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. 12:19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord. 12:20 "BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD." 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Also, I would recommend to you 1 Peter chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 2 Peter chapter 1. There are many reminders of our Lord and what we are called to! Filter your own question through these scriptures and see what you walk away with! God bless, Steve |
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609 | Tithing, Giving, Itemizing | Rom 13:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199791 | ||
Greetings Sister! Good question :-) The first thing that came to my mind was Romans 13. Considering the governing authorities have by law allowed the deduction it would seem, at least in regards to the law of the land we are within our boundaries as a Christian. However, your thought on giving is an interesting one to consider in the matter. Looking forward to the discussion :-) Steve |
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610 | Tithing, Giving, Itemizing | Rom 13:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199808 | ||
Cheri, Hopefully, the giving has nothing to do with what one might get back at the end of the year. We (in the US) are required by law to pay taxes. Scripture directs us to pay them (Romans 13:7). The way our tax is structured, you are allowed by law to take certain deductions. If you claim the deductions, and qualify, you get a portion of that back. So, you are abiding by the law of the land which we are told to do. It would seem to me the only way you could avoid the issue your concerned with, bound or unbound, is if you did not claim the deduction in the first place. The lawful deductions are benefits built into our tax system. Giving is a benefit as it is a blessing from God. Both are meant for your good. Enjoy them! :-) My opinion based on my limited knowledge! Steve |
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611 | Paul's circumstances writing Rom 8:31-39 | Rom 16:23 | humbledbyhisgrace | 206638 | ||
Greetings nps! And welcome to the Study Bible Forum! I wanted to point this out to give you something to consider. Instead of attributing Paul's understanding of not being separated from God's love to the adversity he endured, look again at what Paul is teaching in the preceding passage (Romans 8:1-37). Also, consider Paul's was an apostolic ministry. He was gifted by God to be an apostle (Ephesians 4:7-11, Ephesians 1:1) a steward of the mysteries of God (1 Corinthians 4:1) Colossians 1:24-29 (NASB) 1:24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions. 1:25 Of this church I was made a minister according to the stewardship from God bestowed on me for your benefit, so that I might fully carry out the preaching of the word of God, 1:26 that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saints, 1:27 to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 1:28 We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ. 1:29 For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me. It seems to me it better understood Paul's sufferings came because of his teachings, his teachings did not come from his sufferings. It seems to me Paul's confidence that nothing could separate him from the love of God is rooted in his faith in and knowledge of God. Your thoughts? Steve |
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612 | ... | 1 Cor 1:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 158188 | ||
Agnostic, your looking for proof here it is. The first importance delivered to us by an eye witness who once not only doubted as you do but also persecuted the church. I point this out so one, you know what is of first importance and two so that you can see there is hope for you and for all nonbelievers. 1 Corinthians 15:3-10 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 After that He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep; 7 then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles; 8 and last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me also. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me. Also, you may want to read the book of Ecclesiastes. This is a good example of someone that had it all and spent his time searching for meaning. His discoveries along the way and in the end should help clear things up for you. You have attempted to make a point about what an Agnostic is. The truth is, it does not matter which one you are, agnostic or atheist. A nonbeliever is a nonbeliever. It doesn't even matter how good or moral a nonbeliever might be. Many tend to think atheist and agnostics are bad people. Some are and some are not. At least from man's point of view. The point is neither will be saved without accepting Christ. In case your interested in how to receive Christ as your Lord and Saviour, read Romans 10:9. I pray you do this! PS. There is no safety in the middle. Revelation 3:16 So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth. And yes, I believe in God and I believe that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and that the only way to be saved is through Him. I believe this because of what we are taught through God's word and it has been confirmed to me through the complete change in me that has taken place after accepting Christ as my Lord and Saviour. I believe this because of the void inside everyone of us without Christ was filled and made complete in me the day I accepted Christ. |
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613 | ... | 1 Cor 1:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 158196 | ||
Your mistaken on several of your statements. You have been presented with the truth in God's word. Keep seeking and you will find Him. I suggest you read the scriptures again. As you do, ask yourself who resurrected Jesus? Also, look again at Solomon's conclusion in Chapter 12. You need to be saved from an eternity in hell separated from God. Suggest you continue to read Romans 10:9 until you understand it and accept it. Solomon should not be your concern. Your own salvation and the salvation of others should be. Thank you for allowing me to share God's word with you. I have nothing on my own to offer you that will convince you. Therefore, I give to you something neither you or me can change or defeat. The very word of God! The proof is in your comments / statements to everyone that shared God's truth with you to answer your questions. It cannot be disputed so you have to come up with a different question each time. I guess to a nonbeliever this may seem to prove their point. Compared to the word of God, if falls short. It's sad that you can't see that. Since you have not done so well accepting the truth given to you on this forum. Challenge yourself and instead of spending your time trying to prove God exist, prove that He doesn't. May God have mercy on you! I pray for you and I pray that if it's the Fathers will, you will be saved. And just so you know, Christ died on the cross for you, he rose again and now sits at the right hand of the Father. He has paid the price so you don't have to. The very God you deny, has provided the perfect sacrifice that you may live for an eternity with Him instead of an eternity separated from Him. |
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614 | Women Preachers? Yes or No? | 1 Cor 1:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 178333 | ||
Greetings Jeff! Well said Brother, well done! God Bless, Steve |
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615 | sharing our faith to unbelievers so hard | 1 Cor 1:18 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199409 | ||
Greetings Jman, On your point about "churchese" and secular terms I wanted to add something here. I would like to remind everyone of this. Hebrews 4:12 (NASB) For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Isaiah 55:11 (NASB) So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. Romans 10:17 (NASB) So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Personally, I have no faith in any secular argument! Witnessing is not about us being able to convince someone. It is not an intellectual understanding that will change the person. There is no secular argument that has the power to save! I was reading an article one time that was teaching the church how to speak to people on the abortion issue. Their approach was similar in that they were saying people may not believe in the bible and may not understand what you are saying. So, they recommended you study the secular arguments in favor of abortion and use their recommended secular arguments against abortion to discuss the issue with people. In other words, take your most powerful weapon and place it on the shelf! At this point it was obvious to me the enemy had already defeated them! If we are to be of any affect in our witnessing, it must be done by the power of God's word and the power of the Holy Spirit! This seems to me to be what we (Christians) must trust in, cling to, and understand if we are to witness affectively. Let's face it, there is already a great lack of understanding on the part of the one who is lost. Steve |
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616 | sharing our faith to unbelievers so hard | 1 Cor 1:18 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199443 | ||
Greetings Brother, No, I would have to disagree. There is a fundamental fallacy to believe the bible needs our support or that we can or should witness with secular (worldly) arguments. Who are we to prop up God? How can darkness illuminate light? What do we have that could possibly add to the gospel? As a reminder... 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (NASB) 15:3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 15:4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, It is profound that Paul points out, "according to the Scriptures"!!! It is Christ that is spoken of. Not Paul's credibility. No sir, he preaches the gospel! He knows the truth and there he stands! What need is there for anything else? And boldly with pride! Romans 1:16-17 (NASB) 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 1:17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "BUT THE RIGHTEOUS man SHALL LIVE BY FAITH." By faith! Faith that man himself cannot muster on his own. Faith that never has or never will come from worldly arguments or views! Faith that God says comes through hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17). It is His truth, the message of Christ which is revealed throughout the old testament and new that one must hear and that we must share with the lost! Here we must stand and never be lead away to believe His word is only valuable once we in our own power have convinced someone of anything. I leave you with this... John 17:14-21 (NASB) 17:14 "I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17:15 "I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one. 17:16 "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17:17 "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth. 17:18 "As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. 17:19 "For their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth. 17:20 "I do not ask on behalf of these alone, but for those also who believe in Me through their word; 17:21 that they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. Steve |
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617 | sharing our faith to unbelievers so hard | 1 Cor 1:18 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199450 | ||
Jman, From your previous post: "With out the overwhelming historical, scientific, and archeological evidence to support the Bible's claims, we might as well tell the unbelieving to believe in Santa Claus, Roudolph, and the Easter Bunny." I beg to differ! I for one was presented with absolutely no historical, scientific or archaeological evidence to support the Bible nor the claims of the bible. Ney! It was but one verse spoken to me from the word of God by a man scared to death for me as he (my brother) realized I was lost. I have to say brother, your statement reveals much. I will not pretend to know, but from your statement I do wonder of your faith in, and understanding of, God's word and the power of it. From your previous post: "On top of that, I point you to the Great Commission and ask you a similar question that you asked me. Who are we to speak for God? Why does God need our help in revealing himself? Apparently there is something we contribute when witnessing to an unbeliever because we are commanded to "Go" and "Teach". Obviously, it is not His need of our help. He is the God who spoke the world into existence. He needs nothing of us! He chose His children to be the vessel to go (don't miss this part) "teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always , even to the end of the age." (Matthew 18:20 NASB). And let it not be over looked, it is by His authority (v 18). We go brother, but we go teaching them all that He has commanded us. Not what the world would have us teach! And He is there with us. We are not there to do anything within our own power. Our part is simple. We obey! From your previous post: "Now, in the sources your mentioned, it is a communication between Christians. But look at Paul's message on Mar's hill. Where does he begin? He begins with using a altar attributed to "An unknown god" as his starting point. He used a secular religious Icon to witness. " No! He did not use a secular religious icon to witness. Your reaching here! He pointed to it only to point out their ignorance. His witness was preaching the gospel of God to them! Read more!!! Consider this same approach when you are ask a question by an unbeliever out of ignorance! Steve |
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618 | the power of our words | 1 Cor 4:20 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205078 | ||
Greetings Tamara! Good catch! Steve |
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619 | homosexual brain wired that way at birth | 1 Cor 6:9 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205730 | ||
In the eyes of God it does not matter what we humans say. He said it is sin, it is sin. We can claim anything we want but it does not change the way God views it! His word is the measure of truth. Not our understanding. Perhaps a study on the sinful nature of mankind would help you understand why gays would cling to the lie that since is spreading about how they were born. Here's a start. 1 Corinthians 2:14 (NASB) But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. Romans 8:5-8 (NASB) 8:5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 8:6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, 8:7 because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, 8:8 and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. Steve |
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620 | homosexual brain wired that way at birth | 1 Cor 6:9 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205793 | ||
Greetings Q, Have you reconciled what you will do? Steve |
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