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61 | What is "Hope"? | 1 Thess 1:3 | Asis | 85096 | ||
I like the definition given in the Spirit Filled Life Bible edited by Jack Hayford. It says, "hope, elpis (greek el-peece); Strong's 1680:Hope, not in the sense of an optimistic outlook or wishfull thinking without any foundation, but in the sense of A CONFIDENT EXPECTATION BASED ON SOLID CERTAINTY. Biblical hope rests on God's promises, particularly those pertaining to Christ's return. So certain is the future of the redeemed that the NT sometimes speaks of future events in the past tense, as though the were already accomplished. Hope is never inferior to faith, but is an extension of faith. Faith is the present possession of grace; hope is the confidence in grace's future accomp; lishment." A confident expectation of an outcome. Rom. 5:1 through Rom. 5:5 (NIV) 1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Perseverance in times of trouble, tribulation brings us character, experience, which in turn brings us hope. Patience, perseverence is standing on the promises of God (being consistent) and by being consistent we come through the trial. Changing a promise of God into a reality in our life. By this reality we have experience that what God says He will do, He will do and when the next trial comes we KNOW that if we have patience, He will see us through the trial and THIS IS BIBLICAL HOPE. At least this is my experience. |
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62 | Christians? | Matt 7:21 | Asis | 85088 | ||
I'm sure there are many opinions about your question. We will know the answer when we get there. In the mean time we must make a personal decision to become disciples of Jesus not merely followers. After reading the following verses, it became my desire to never hear these words from Jesus. The Holy Bible, American Standard Version Matt. 7:21 through Matt. 7:23 (ASV) 21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. My life became a quest for improving the relationship with Him. I wanted to know him more intimately that I know my wife. This is how it should be with all believers. I don't have a religion. I have a relationship. I do not strive to follow the word, I allow the word to wash me, to renew me, and the power of God within me to guide me and I find I am living the word of God. |
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63 | What is God really asking here? | Gen 3:9 | Asis | 84844 | ||
Title: Barnes’ Notes on the Old Testament Author: Barnes, Albert The voice, we conceive, is the thunder of the approach of God and his call to Adam. The hiding is another token of the childlike simplicity of the parents of our race under the shame and fear of guilt. The question, “Where art thou?” implies that the Lord was aware of their endeavor to hide themselves from him. What is the first question in the new Testament. Matthew 2.2 |
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64 | same English word - different Greek word | 2 Tim 3:16 | Asis | 84733 | ||
Try this for an explanation. Itcomesfrom the Word Study Bible edited by Sprios Zodhiates. (The "M" in words is a peculiarity of the program when copied; example gráphoM. pretend it isn't there). 1124. grafhv graphem; gen. graphems, fem. noun from gráphoM (1125), to write. Used in the pl. in the NT for the Holy Scriptures, or in the sing. (30 times) for a part of it (Matt. 21:42; 22:29; Mark 12:10, 24; 15:28; John 5:39; 10:35; Acts 1:16; 8:32; Rom. 1:2; 9:17; James 2:23; Sept.: Ezra 6:18). The terms are almost invariably preceded by the def. art., the only exceptions being in John 19:37 and 2 Tim. 3:16 where the art. before graphem is replaced by hetéra (2087), another, and pása (3956), all of it together and every part of the whole respectively. See Rom. 1:2; 16:26; 1 Pet. 2:6; 2 Pet. 1:20 where graphem has become a proper noun synonymous with “Scripture.” In these verses the Scriptures are explicitly characterized as graphaí hágiai (pl. [407]), Scriptures holy ones, or Holy Scriptures, and graphaí propheMtikaí (4397), prophetic ones, prophetic Scriptures. In 2 Tim. 3:15, another designation is used, hierá grámmata (hierá [4313], sacred; grámmata [1121], writings). The distinction between hágios and hierós must be born in mind. The Scriptures (graphaí) being holy (hágiai) refers to their established authority whose purpose produces holiness, separation from sin and unto God. No sinner can long read the Scriptures without a change taking place in his or her life. Either he or she will change in a supernatural way or the Scriptures will not be read for long. The Scriptures are an authoritative document of God which produces holiness. The word grámmata, writings, in 2 Tim. 3:15, “And that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures,” is tá hierá grámmata, the sacred writings which were sacred for religious training versus mundane learning. Timothy is reminded by Paul of his training (émathes, “thou hast learned” in 2 Tim. 3:14, being the aor. of manthánoM [3129], indicating not only being taught but actually learning). In 2 Tim. 3:16 Paul uses pása (3956), all, meaning every part of the whole and all of it together, and graphem, Scripture, and not grámmata as he used in verse fifteen. It is as if Paul were to say to Timothy, “From your babyhood up you were exposed to and learned the available religions and sacred [hierá] writings, but now we have the Scripture [the graphem], that which has been written once and for all and constitutes the final authority of God’s revelation” (a.t.). We thus conclude that grámmata should never be taken as the Holy Scripture, i.e., graphem in the sing. or graphaí in the pl. In 2 Tim. 3:16 they are called “God–breathed” (a.t.) or “inspired,” and in Matt. 26:54, 56; Luke 4:21; Rom. 16:26, “Scriptures prophetic” (a.t.). Matt. 26:56 and Rom. 16:26 have reference to the prophetic Scriptures within the totality of Scriptures. The Holy Scriptures are everywhere termed as heM, the, graphem, Scripture, giving it authoritativeness. The word “Scripture” may refer to a single text (Mark 12:10; Luke 4:21; John 13:18; 17:12; 19:24, 28, 36, 37; Acts 1:16; 8:35; 17:2, 11; 18:24, 28; James 2:8, 23; 4:5; 1 Pet. 2:6) or to the whole (Mark 14:49; Luke 24:27, 32, 45; John 2:22; 7:38, 42; 10:35; 20:9; Acts 8:32; Rom. 4:3; 10:11; 11:2; 1 Cor. 15:3, 4; Gal. 3:8, 22; 4:30; 1 Tim. 5:18; 2 Pet. 1:20). Some theologians think that in 2 Pet. 3:16 the writings of Paul and other apostles are meant. In the Sept. of 1 Chr. 15:15; 2 Chr. 30:5, the Holy Scripture is indicated when the written Law or statute is referred to. Paul in Rom. 1:2 refers to the Scriptures as graphaís hagíais, holy. They are called “holy” because they separate man unto God. |
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65 | Why are you attacking Christians? | 2 Tim 4:3 | Asis | 84520 | ||
I have read the stuff you pull off the internet and wonder, why do you only use the words of others to express yourself. This article has been posted by you before. I think some of what you read is bizarre and wierd, but I don't attack you for it. I let God handle it. I don't judge you about your closed mindedness. I pray that God will give you revelation about His word and what He is doing in these last days. I know that men will get it wrong. I've gotten it wrong and so have you. If we are after God's truth, we repent and allow our minds to be renewed. And our "theology" changes. I think when we stand before our Lord we will be amazed at what we missed but we won't care. When you have it wrong I'm going to tell you just like I expect you to tell me when I've got it wrong. Just like God tells us when we've got it wrong. With love, with gentleness, with goodness, with joy, with peace. Radioman sometimes it seems like you are the bible gestapo. Sent to crush every bit of light that doesn't conform to your interpretation or Gregory Koukl or Hank, "I know everything there is to know about the Bible," Hannagraph. What does Radioman believe. What is in your heart? Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. I really don't know what you are saying, because you say so little. A Forum is a place where people gather to hear other people's ideas, opinions, interpretations. A give and take of knowledge. A place where one can come to learn what this Christian walk is all about. I know there are some who come with agendas and they should be exposed. My beginnings were in the Quaker church. One of the faith and practices was that everyone has light. If you show your light it will expose the darkness. When your light shines, when the light of Jesus is on your face, the darkness will dissapate and the truth will remain. The theology that is wierd and bizarre cannot stand up against the truth. We have the mind of Christ we must use it to touch the hearts of those who earnestly seek the Lord. Is the tone of your posts the same as the tone Jesus uses when He is dealing with the religious leaders of His day. The ones who had it wrong. The ones whose theology was wierd and bizarre. He used strong language but always loved the man. I love you radioman and I hope you will take this in the manner in which it was written. Express what God has put in your heart. Let it overflow with the love that Jesus has placed there. Isaiah 43:18-21 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. [19] Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. [20] The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. [21] This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. [KJV] Your brother in Christ Jeff |
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66 | Who are we in Chris? | Rom 6:23 | Asis | 84447 | ||
Does this help you? “IN CHRIST”, WHAT DOES IT MEAN It is a relationship between us and Jesus. It is our position in relation to the world. We are not of the world (John 15:19 19If ye were of the world, the world would love its own; but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, on account of this the world hates you.,) in the world, we are in Christ Jesus. Romans 6:23 ;Romans 8:1 Romans 8:2 Romans 8:39 Romans 9:1 Romans 12:5 Romans 15:17 Romans 16:3 Romans 16:7 Romans 16:9 Romans 16:10 1 Cor. 1:2 1 Cor. 1:30 1 Cor. 3:1 1 Cor. 4:10 1 Cor. 4:15 1 Cor. 4:17 1 Cor. 15:18 1 Cor. 15:19 1 Cor. 15:31 1 Cor. 16:24 2 Cor. 1:21 2 Cor. 2:17 2 Cor. 3:14 2 Cor. 5:17 2 Cor. 5:19 2 Cor. 12:2 2 Cor. 12:19 Galatians 1:22 Galatians 2:4 Galatians 2:17 Galatians 3:14 Galatians 3:26 Galatians 3:28 Galatians 5:6 Galatians 6:15 Ephes. 1:1 Ephes. 1:3 Ephes. 2:6 Ephes. 2:7 Ephes. 2:10 Ephes. 2:13 Ephes. 3:6 Ephes. 3:11 Ephes. 3:21 Ephes. 4:32 Philip. 1:1 Philip. 1:13 Philip. 1:26 Philip. 2:1 Philip. 2:5 Philip. 3:3 Philip. 3:14 Philip. 4:19 Philip. 4:21 Col. 1:2 Col. 1:4 Col. 1:28 Col. 2:5 1 Thes. 2:14 1 Thes. 4:16 1 Thes. 5:18 1 Tim. 1:14 1 Tim. 3:13 2 Tim. 1:1 2 Tim. 1:9 2 Tim. 1:13 2 Tim. 2:1 2 Tim. 2:10 2 Tim. 3:12 2 Tim. 3:15 Philemon 1:8 Philemon 1:20 Philemon 1:23 1 Peter 3:16 1 Peter 5:10 1 Peter 5:14 IN CHRIST I am in CHRIST. I am in Him as I can be in the ocean, in bed, in the car, in good health. I am enveloped with Him. He wraps around me as my skin wraps around my muscles. He is the ANOINTING. The oil of the LORD is all around us. The unction is the Anointing. And we have it! As we walk in and through the atmosphere so we walk in and through the anointing which strengthens us. Being in CHRIST is being emersed in HIS being. We are HIM. HE is the head and we are the body. He is the Lord of our life and all our moves are governed by HIM just like all our moves are governed by our head. He directs our steps 37 Thou enlargedst my steps under me; And mine ankles did not slip. (2 SAM 22:37) 36Thou didst enlarge my steps under me, and mine ankles have not wavered. (PS 18:36) 23The steps of a man are established by Jehovah, and he delighteth in his way: 24though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, for Jehovah upholdeth his hand. (PS 37:23) |
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67 | who am i in Christ, NT refs. | John 1:12 | Asis | 84238 | ||
WHO AM I ? I AM ACCEPTED John 1:12 I am God’s child John 15:15 I am Christ’s friend Romans 5:1 I have been justified 1 Cor. 6:17 I am united with the Lord, and I am one spirit with him But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. 1 Cor. 6:19,20 I have been bought with as price. I belong to God What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Cor. 12:27 I am a member of Christ’s body Ephes. 1:1 I am a saint Ephes. 1:5 I have been adopted as God’s child Ephes. 2:18 I have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. Col. 1:14 I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Col. 2:20 I am complete in Christ Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, I am secure… Romans 8:1,2 I am free forever from condemnation Romans 8:28 I am assured that all things work together for good Romans 8:31 I am free from any condemning charges against me Romans 8:35 I cannot be separated from the love of God Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 2 Cor. 1:21-22 I have been established, anointed, and sealed by God Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; 22Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. Col. 3:3 I am hidden with Christ in God Philip. 1:6 I am confident that the good work that God has begun in me will be perfected Philip. 3:20 I am a citizen of heaven 2 Tim. 1:7 I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind Hebrews 4:16 I can find grace and mercy in time of need 1 John 5:18 I am born of God, and the evil one cannot touch me We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. I am significant… Matthew 5:13-14 John 15:1-5 I am a branch of the true vine, a channel for his life I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 5I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:16 I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. Acts 1:8 I am a personal witness of Christ’s But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. 1 Cor. 3:16 I am God’s temple Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 2 Cor. 5:18 I am a minister of reconciliation for God And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 2 Cor. 6:1 I am God’s coworker (1 Cor. 3:9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.) We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. Ephes. 2:6 I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realm And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: Ephes. 2:10 I am God’s workmanship For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Ephes. 3:12 I may approach God with freedom and confidence In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Philip. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (From “Living Free in Christ by Dr. Neil Anderson) |
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68 | Does the Law still stir up sin? | Rom 7:5 | Asis | 84205 | ||
Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. [KJV] That is us. As believers, we are justified by our faith in Christ. Rom. 5:1 through Rom. 5:2 (NKJV) 1Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. What does it mean to be justified? "Just as if I never sinned" or "Just as if sin never was." That is our position through faith. Romans 7:5 is the way we WERE. Our lives were ruled by our passions, our appetites. Sin's power WAS over our flesh. Here is a key to our life IN CHRIST. BUT NOW. . . 7:6But now we have been delivered from the law, having died to what we were held by, so that we should serve in the newness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter. We are DELIVERED from that which held us in slavery. Not that the law was evil. No no no. The law was the picture of righteousness. A thing we could not posess because it is impossible for man to follow all the law. It condemns us everytime we failed to follow any part of it. It showed us what sin was. BUT NOW . . . Rom. 3:21 through Rom. 3:26 (NASB) 21But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; 25whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed; 26for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Rom. 6:22 through Rom. 6:23 (NASB) 22But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life. 23For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom. 7:6 (NASB) 6But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and not in oldness of the letter. Rom. 11:30 through Rom. 11:32 (NASB) 30For just as you once were disobedient to God, but now have been shown mercy because of their disobedience, 31so these also now have been disobedient, that because of the mercy shown to you they also may now be shown mercy. 32For God has shut up all in disobedience so that He may show mercy to all. Gal. 3:25 through Gal. 3:29 (NASB) 25But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor. 26For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants, heirs according to promise. I don't know about you, I wanna live BUT NOW. But now I'm dead to sin. But now I'm crucified with Christ. But now I'm raised with Him in newness of Life. But now not I who lives but Christ in me. BUT NOW! That is the awareness I want in my life. I want righteousness consciousness not sin consciousness. Heb. 10:1 through Heb. 10:4 (NASB) 1For the Law, since it has only a shadow of the good things to come and not the very form of things, £can never, by the same sacrifices which they offer continually year by year, make perfect those who draw near. 2Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, because the worshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have had consciousness of sins? 3But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins year by year. 4For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Heb. 10:19 through Heb. 10:22 (NASB) 19Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, 20by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. You see I've been made a saint. I am not a sinner saved by grace. I WAS a sinner but now I am a new creation. Number 23:19 |
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69 | Who kill Balaam son of Beor? | Num 31:8 | Asis | 84203 | ||
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70 | Who will inhabit the earth? | 2 Cor 5:8 | Asis | 84132 | ||
I'll probably be called bizarre and wierd for this answer, but I don't care the Father still loves me. Any how Gal. 1:10 (NIV) Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. God created us for one purpose, to rule the earth. At the end of the first five days of creation God saw that it was good. At the end of the sixth day . . . The Holy Bible, New International Version Gen. 1:26 through Gen. 1:29 (NIV) 26Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them RULE OVER (emph mine) the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. 28God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. RULE OVER (emph. mine)the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” 29Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. Gen. 1:31 (NIV) 31God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day. It was VERY GOOD after man was created. We can see very plainly that man was created for rulership of the earth. In fact we can see by reading Genesis 1 and 2 that there is no strife and no sin in the earth. From chapter 3 on the purpose of God's plan is to get us back into Genesis chapter 1 and 2. Jesus is the last Adam. He restored our relationship with God to that of the first Adam only better. Man is supposed to rule the earth and God has sent His Son to restore His kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. Col. 1:13 through Col. 1:14 (NIV) 13For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Jesus will return as the triumphal King and rule the earth with us at His side. Rev. 21:1 through Rev. 21:4 (NIV) 1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” The city where we will dwell will come down from heaven. We will live on the new earth in our new bodies. Rom. 8:22 through Rom. 8:25 (NIV) 22We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? 25But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. The earth waits as we wait for that glorious day when we will spend eternity with Jesus in the new Jerusalem. It was corrupted when we were corrupted (Genesis 3). If I die before Jesus returns I will go to heaven. But when Jesus returns and I still live I will meet him in the clouds as He returns and I will return with Him. . . to earth. |
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71 | still unpunished? | Rom 3:25 | Asis | 84058 | ||
I have to assume that the "their sins" in your question are non-beleivers. They will face the wrath of God because of their sin nature. As Paul says in Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; [KJV] This is because we have a sinful nature inherited through the seed of Adam. When Adam sinned we were all contained in him. We are his seed or were his seed until we believe in Jesus. There is no one born who does not have inherited sin. For this reason God in His love for His creation offers His righteousness to any who will beleive on His Son Jesus Christ. Romans 3:21-23 21But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. All have sinned and the gift of God is offered to all who beleive. No one can escape God's judgement of their sin EXCEPT by believing God through faith in Jesus. Believing that Jesus died for our sins and paid the penalty God had for us. We were Children of disobedience our father was the devil and we were enslaved to him through sin. BUT NOW Jesus, the Son of God has restored us to our position as sons and daughters of God and joint heirs with Jesus. So here is our conundrum. When a man works his reward it is not a gift but wages for a debt. However, to us who have not done the work but believe that Jesus justified us, the ungodly, our faith is counted as RIGHTEOUSNESS. Without works, we have obtained it. When we did not deserve it God chose to get involved in our lives with His power and His might. God’s righteousness is available to all that believe. There is no one who is special, not even a Jew. No one has this right because he is somebody. When God looked upon Abraham and counted him as righteous he had not observed the ritual of circumcision, the ritual that Abraham performed to seal God’s covenant with him. Abraham became the father of all who believe God. Even those who are not descendants of Abraham. If you believe as Abraham did, you are his heir and are counted as righteous. |
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72 | Holy Spirit no mentioned in paul epis | Rom 1:7 | Asis | 83958 | ||
Why would Paul say hello from someone who resides in you? Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead DWELL IN YOU (Emphisis mine), he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that DWELLETH ("eth" means it is a continuing thing asis) in you. [KJV] He says that the Holy Spirit dwells in you. You should say hello everyday when you wake up. Good morning Holy Spirit let's go out there and do God's will today. Fill me up and let's go. |
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73 | Sanctified or not | Rom 12:2 | Asis | 83776 | ||
Correction: In the Quaker church I was taught that santification is a process. The process I see in scripture seems to be the renewing of my mind with the outcome that I show what God's Good Acceptable Perfect will is. In other words believe God in every way, His mind becomes my mind. Can I get an Amen or some correction. | ||||||
74 | Rebecca nurse in Gen 35:8 and Deborah | Judg 4:4 | Asis | 83731 | ||
Near as I can figure Deborah lived about 1340 BC (I'm from the old School) while Isaiah lived 600 years later arounf 740 BC. Rebecca lived around 2000 BC give or take 500 years. Sorry no affiliation. | ||||||
75 | FROM WHAT GENEAOLOGY WAS DEBORAH BORN? | Judg 4:4 | Asis | 83720 | ||
There is no reference to her geneology in the Bible. Geneologies were kept of the men not of the women. That is why it is so wonderous that God included Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba and of course Mary in the geneology of Jesus. She was a woman used of God. | ||||||
76 | Why use the ambiguous word "Temperate"? | 1 Tim 3:2 | Asis | 83666 | ||
If you use the King James translation the traits for being and overseer are quite plain in regards to alcohol. The Holy Bible, King James Version 1 Tim. 3:2 through 1 Tim. 3:4 (KJV) 2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; |
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77 | why I need to contend for faith? | Jude 1:3 | Asis | 83665 | ||
Hello Challengeheart The phrase in the verse which concerns you is "Contend for THE faith." The word here rendered “earnestly contend”— —is one of those words used by the sacred writers which have allusion to the Grecian games. Compare the notes, 1 Cor. 9:24, following. This word does not elsewhere occur in the New Testament. It means “to contend upon”—i. e., “for or about” anything; and would be applicable to the earnest effort put forth in those games to obtain the prize. The reference here, of course, is only to contention by argument, by reasoning, by holding fast the principles of religion, and maintaining them against all opposers. For the faith—The system of religion revealed in the gospel. It is called “faith,” because that is the cardinal virtue in the system, and because all depends on that. The rule here will require that we should contend in this manner for all “truth.” Alfred Barnes So what is he talkin' about. We are to hold fast the principles of the gospel or the faith and keep them no matter what or who comes against us. Whether it is the guy down the street or your spouse, we are to stand firm in the Gospel we have been given. That gospel is THE FAITH or the WAY (Acts 9:2). So no, you do not have to contend for faith. God has given you his faith we need to take it and receive it. It is a gift. Rom. 12:3 (NIV) For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. Rom. 10:17 (NIV) 17Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. I hope you find this helpful |
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78 | What were, are, they filled with? | 2 Corinthians | Asis | 83647 | ||
What you have asked is the basis of the "Pentecostal experience." We believe that all believers can receive a second experience of the Holy Spirit which we call Baptism of the Holy Spirit. The evidence of this baptism is the speaking in an unknown tongue by the believer. We believe that the Spirit of God gives us the utterance. We believe that the Holy Spirit dwells in us at the time of conversion, acceptance of Jesus as Lord of our life. At a later time or at the same time, we give ourselves over completely to the Holy Spirit and Jesus baptises us with the evidence of speaking in an other tongue. We can quench that utterance the Holy Spirit gives us, so there are some Pentecostal or not who have the baptism but do not speak in tongues. Unfortunately we Pentecostals can become too rigid in our beliefs and say such things as "If you don't speak in tongues then you haven't received the "baptism". Poppycock. Here are some scriptures that we base our beliefs upon. Matthew 3:11 11“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Acts 2:4 Acts 19:4-7 ( 4Paul said, "John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus." 5On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. 6When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. 7There were about twelve men in all.), the Holy Spirit came upon them and they spoke in tongues. Acts 11:16 16And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, John baptised with water, but ye shall be baptised with (the) Holy Spirit. 17If then God has given them the same gift as also to us when we had believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who indeed was I to be able to forbid God? 18And when they heard these things they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then indeed God has to the nations also granted repentance to life. There are more references but these will do as a short list. Ckeck out my profile if you have more questions. I have more information. By the way, read Luke 4, paying particular attention to verse 1 and verse 14. Verrrry interesting. In most bibles if the word "spirit" has a capital "S", it denotes the Holy Spirit. If it has a little "s" it is some other spirit, man's spirit of fear, stuff like that. Although it has been my experience that sometimes a translator can make a mistake. |
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79 | Please explain Mark 8:28-30 | Mark 8:28 | Asis | 83477 | ||
The world views things in relation to the past. We take those who we think are great in our eyes and compare them to those of the past. A good baseball player may be compared to "Babe" Ruth. A great actor to Humphrey Bogart. So when the disciples are asked what the PEOPLE say who Jesus is the answer is one of the prophets of old, the greatest being Elijah. When Jesus asked, but who do YOU say I AM? Peter asnwers "the Christ (anointed One, Messiah) of God. god spoke the answer through him. It is only through the revelation of God that we know who Jesus is. In Matthew 16:15-17 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? [16] And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. [17] And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. [KJV] Before God revealed Jesus to me He was just a prophet, a good man, a Godly man, but just a man. God opened up the eyes of my heart and revealed who Jesus was and I fell on my knees and called Him Lord. Just like you. |
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80 | wish you were hot or cold | Rev 3:16 | Asis | 83231 | ||
Look at the scriptures together. Rev. 3:15 through Rev. 3:16 (KJV) 15I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. The savor of something hot or cold has taste to the mouth. But a lukewarm liquid really has no taste. God is not happy with fence sitters. When you you are hot or cold for something you have taken a stand. When you are lukewarm your in a whatever mode, neither for or against. He is telling us Stand for something. |
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