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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: Brian.g Ordered by Verse |
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61 | How can I find true peace? | Ps 46:1 | Brian.g | 174830 | ||
Cynthia If you read Psalm 22, you'll be in good company. Brian |
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62 | IN GOD I WILL PRAISE IS WORD | Ps 56:4 | Brian.g | 71320 | ||
Verse 10 and 11, join together with verse 4 as a refrain. Brian |
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63 | Please provide any commentary on Ps 84:5 | Ps 84:5 | Brian.g | 17602 | ||
Joseph's Father According to Julius Africanus: Estha married Mathan, a descendant of David through Solomon, and became the mother of Jacob; After Mathan's death she took for her second husband Mathat, a descendent of David through Nathan, and by him became the mother of Heli. Jacob and Heli were, therefore, uterine brothers. Heli married, but died without offspring; His widow, therefore, became the levirate wife of Jacob, and gave birth to Joseph, who was the carnal son of Jacob, but the legal son of Heli, thus combining in his person two lineages of David's descendents. Brian |
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64 | Can catholic man marry a catholic widow | Ps 103:12 | Brian.g | 136158 | ||
Loner My suggestion would be to speak with a priest and review your options. I know that you will be pleasantly surprised at the options available to you and at the incredible amount of support which the two of you will receive from the Catholic Church in helping you establish a new life together, in union with God. Brian |
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65 | defiant step child | Prov 22:6 | Brian.g | 121844 | ||
BeccaG Give your stepson the same unconditional love which God gives you, which is demonstrated throughout Scripture. Scriptural proofs of God's love are to numerous to be listed here. Brian |
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66 | is Jesus God ?and how can you prove it? | Isaiah | Brian.g | 86256 | ||
leonardo316 Here's some food for thought... 1. Gen 17:7 I will maintain my covenant with you and your descendants after you throughout the ages as an everlasting pact, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you 2. Isaiah 43:10-11 You are my witnesses, says the LORD, my servants whom I have chosen To know and believe in me and understand that it is I. Before me no god was formed, and after me there shall be none. It is I, I the LORD; there is no savior but me. 3. Isaiah 43:13 yes, from eternity I am He; There is none who can deliver from my hand: who can countermand what I do? 4. Matthew 17:5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." 5. John 10:28-30 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father's hand. The Father and I are one." Brian |
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67 | Does everyone have discernment? | Is 27:11 | Brian.g | 11737 | ||
There are two types of discernment. The first being a gift from God for a selected few, in the same manner in which other natural attributes are gifts from God. Being a fine and natural athlete, musician, mathematician and so on. I knew a man who had received this gift and had the ability to accurately understand obscure issues and was often described as 'rounding third base and heading home, while everyone else was just getting to first base.' But,this man while being a good man, had little true understanding - or desire to understand God. The second discernment is also a gift, but is available for all men, through the grace of God, but you must prepare yourself in order to receive it. In this second type, we are given the ability to understand the whole meaning of the Bible, not only the words. But the depths and breadths of the meanings and how the different passages relate to each other to create a complete and total understanding of the Bible as one single text of our relationship with God and about God. You will understand that the Bible no longer becomes a collection of individual phrases, passages, stories, letters and writings. But a single, seamless living document of God. And like God, it has no beginning or end. You will understand that each individual part will be as one with the others. And that you can no longer just pick a single individual passage and use it as a sword to justify a position, because you will now understand that the full truth is in the whole relationship with God. As I said, you must prepare yourself to receive this gift from God. Before all else, pray to God for guidance in your quest for understanding. Trust that God will then be with you. First and foremost is humility. How can the Holy Spirit guide you into understanding the full depth of the meaning when you have closed the door by proclaiming that you already posses full knowledge. Trust God. Be mature and receptive enough to accept that your original interpretations or single dimensional understandings may not be the full and complete message. Trust God to be truthful with you. Be patient, God will help you understand in a manner and at a pace which He knows is best for you. Trust God. |
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68 | ... | Is 55:11 | Brian.g | 174826 | ||
Vince You are correct in your implication that formal validation comes from an exterior source. The Bible, in the truest sense, cannot validate itself. The validation of the Bible comes from faith. And faith comes from trust. In our Tradition, we have faith in, and trust, that Jesus is the word of God (Jn 1:1), and that He validated both Scripture and Himself as the word of God. We all realize that if you do not have faith and trust in God, no proof, except hard-core empirical data, will be acceptable to you. If you do have faith and trust in God, you will then have a standard (your image of God – often times seen only in the form of man, such as Jesus and the Apostles), to help you determine if the Bible measures up to what you believe God would inspire man to write and be. The New Testament, in addition to being a bit of an historical document, is also the story of a journey of men and how they traveled through life from the point in which they met Jesus, until the day in which they wrote their story of witness. Read these men’s stories with an open heart and see how their lives - their individual beings - and their relationship with God were transformed by both the written and the living word of God - this is what God desired in your reference of Isaiah 55:11 and of which Jesus prayed in John 17: 15-23 Then ask yourself one simple question: Isn’t something this good – the living and written word of God - worth even a tiny bit of faith and trust on your part, as being from, and of, God. Brian |
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69 | Can we claim Jeremiah 29:11? | Jer 29:11 | Brian.g | 194015 | ||
icwessantiago Jer 29:11 must be read within the fullness of Jer 29: 1-14, where there are two main topics: living in exile and trusting in God. When we live our lives away from God, focusing our attention on money, fame, etc, then we are in a sense living our life in exile from God, similiar to the Jewish people physically living in exile of Isreal. That is relevant to people of all times. The second part is that when you experience the fears and anguish that goes along with living in 'exile' from God, then stop and remember that God is always with us and He anxiously awaits our return. That God's love is never-ending and He always has plans for our good, and not for causing more anquish in our lives. Trust God. Come back from your exile from God. This is the same message which Jesus gave us in Matthew 6:24-34. First, man cannot serve two master. He is either in union with God, or he is in exile from God while serving another master. But, always trust that God loves you and is with you and is waiting for your return with open arms. And, not to worry about the fears and anquish of life, know and trust that God will always be there to take care of you as He does the birds in the sky. Brian |
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70 | neglecting to talk about God | Ezek 3:17 | Brian.g | 188892 | ||
Cindercat Ezekiel 3:17-19 Brian |
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71 | i just cant find it | Hos 7:8 | Brian.g | 183825 | ||
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72 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | Brian.g | 31292 | ||
Pricefhome I would like to offer my assistance, if I may. With that, could you answer some questions for me: 1. How long have you been married 2. How old are your children 3. Are drugs, alcohol or violence involved in your marriage or private lives for either. 4. Do you have severe financial problems 5. Do either of you suffer from real mental health problems. 6. Have either of you been or continue to be unfaithful to the other. 7. Do both or either of you have permament employment 8. What is the 12 Step Support Group you're involved with 9. What are your wifes reasons for wanting a divorce. 10. After 2 years, why hasn't she filed for a divorce. 11. Does your wife respect you and you, her. If not, why 12.Prior to joining the 'start-up' church, do you and/or your wife have any denominational history - were either of you brought up in a specific denomination, etc. 13. When you say you have not loved your wife for many years - do you mean physically or emotionally. 14. Have you ever hit or beat your wife Brian |
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73 | Why did Joesph wait to divorce Mary? | Matt 1:19 | Brian.g | 27342 | ||
Searcher I think the answer to this question relates directly as to why God chose Joseph to be the human father of Jesus. Joseph was a good man, a patient man, a man of honor, a just man, a man who respected other people - a man who valued the diginity of man. Because of this, I believe he was as concerned about Mary (and maybe even more so), as he was about himself - even though there were doubts and concerns in his mind. Could any lesser of a man be the father of Jesus? Brian |
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74 | Where is the TRUTH found? | Matt 1:25 | Brian.g | 48145 | ||
Mommapbs The role of a church is to help guide man into a closer and more personal relationship with God, through Jesus. While, to a degree, each Christian church shares in the success of that objective, some churches help enable their members to enjoy a more complete and fuller relationship with God, than do others. I trust the teachings of the Catholic Church. Brian |
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75 | Any info on the Human side of Jesus? | Matt 5:2 | Brian.g | 34817 | ||
xtrem4jc I understand that you want to learn about Jesus. What is it about the teachings of Jesus that you would like to learn as opposed to customs and punishments from ancient times? This will help us, to help you. Brian |
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76 | to get closer to god | Matt 6:6 | Brian.g | 203360 | ||
God calls man first. Man may forget his Creator or hide far from his face; he may run after idols or accuse the deity of having abandoned him; yet the living and true God tirelessly calls each person to that mysterious encounter known as prayer. Our response to God (our first step), is prayer. (CCC 2567) Scripture often speaks that it is the heart that prays. The heart is the dwelling-place where I am, where I live; the heart is the place "to which I withdraw." The heart is our hidden center, beyond the grasp of our reason and of others; only the Spirit of God can fathom the human heart and know it fully. The heart is the place of decision, deeper than our psychic drives. It is the place of truth, where we choose life or death. It is the place of encounter, because as the image of God we live in relation: it is the place of covenant. (CCC 2563) “You see then, that perfect prayer is not attained through many words, but through affection of desire, the soul raising herself to God, with knowledge of herself and of God’s mercy, seasoning the one with the other.” St Catherine of Siena But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Mt 6:6 |
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77 | How does one know their faith is real? | Matt 7:21 | Brian.g | 186965 | ||
LookN.. Faith in God and Jesus, can at times be very hard. And when it is hard, that is when you will know if you have true faith and trust in Jesus. When we go through life and we have material success, money in the pocket, good home, happy family, new car, the respect and admiration of your friends and peers, it's easy to have faith in Jesus. It is when the pocket is empty and the bills are due, when you have a debilitating illness, when you suffer the loss of a loved one, when in the middle of the night the fear of tomorrow is almost overwhelming, and when God 'hides his face' (Ps 13:1) and you don't feel God is with you while there are enemies all around. When you can face these sufferings without blaming God, without asking why you are being punished, without trying to make a deal with God to get you out of this mess.... without believing that God has abandoned you. And if you can still firmly believe that Jesus is still with you because he said he would be, then you have faith and trust in Jesus. As a Catholic, we believe that God uses our suffering as a test of faith. 1 Peter 1:6-9 In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of (your) faith, the salvation of your souls. When Jesus, the man, was suffering as they drove each nail into his hands and feet, He never lost faith in God. Unite your suffering with Jesus' suffering, gain the strength of Jesus' faith, and stand firm in your faith and trust and give praise to the name and glory of God. Look into your heart for the truth of what you believe, that is where God is looking. Brian |
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78 | Looking into the heart for assurance? | Matt 7:21 | Brian.g | 187143 | ||
LookN I mistakenly read your original question as one of measuring piety. I now understand that your question is about quantifying orthodoxy. Sorry. To reiterate your question: am I living and believing what Jesus was actually teaching. Am I united with the Truth, which is Christ? In reality, the question becomes one of who do I trust to help me learn the truth, who will be my ‘Teaching Authority’. 1. There are those who read Scripture and accept that the Holy Spirit will lead each person to a true and accurate personal interpretation without any human assistance. The Holy Spirit is their only ‘Teaching Authority’. Christianity is not a private venture. It is meant to be learned and shared with others. 2. There are those who read Scripture and who will listen to any quack that comes along, including fortune-tellers, mediums, and others. This is their ‘Teaching Authority’. 3. There are those who read Scripture and look to individuals such as their pastor, TV Evangelist or Theologians for an interpretation. These sources become the ‘Teaching Authority’ for that individual. 4. There are those who read Scripture and then turn to their Church, as a whole – not just a local pastor, as for guidance in understanding. For example, the Catholic Church and the ‘Magisterium’ which is a Latin word for ‘Teaching Authority’. The challenge we all face is how do we separate out the human opinions of our Teaching Authorities from truth or who do we trust to show us the truth in order to choose the best and most accurate Teaching Authority. I can only give you a response from my own personal belief in regard to this question. First, as a foundation, I defined what truth actually is. I believe truth is not created and as such, it is from the essence of God and is never changing, ever. I believe that Jesus is truth, not only his words and actions, but his total being is truth, his divinity being the word of God, his humanity being in union with God. I believe that there is absolutely no deviation in what and who Jesus is and Scripture. Scripture is the printed Word of God and Jesus is the Word of God, made flesh. Scripture and Jesus are one with God. I reject any teaching authority which proclaims, among other things that: • Jesus as anything other than God. • The ‘primary’ purpose of Jesus becoming man, as anything other than mans unity with God and the eternal salvation of our souls. • Belief in Jesus will guarantee us monetary wealth or material goods. • Does not focus first on the worship of God and second, the love of our neighbor. Next, I look for the ‘organic unity’ of the teachings of this authority. Are there any obvious inconsistencies in their teachings today, in comparison to their teachings over the years? Do they completely change or modify what they teach, over time. I believe a teaching authority can expand on a teaching or a thought, but it cannot outright change its beliefs, that action demonstrates that the Teaching Authority does not recognize, understand or teach truth, but instead opinions. Opinions change, truth does not. In their teachings, is there truth building upon and joining with truth – an ‘organic development’. Can the teachings of an authority hold up under scrutiny – true academic-style in-depth examination and not just simple off-the-cuff opinions? Use this as a starting point and build upon it. As a result of this type of examination, I chose the Catholic Church. Within the Catholic Church, there are those who teach their opinions. I reject those people and listen to what the Magisterium of the Catholic Church teaches. You have to make your own decision. Brian |
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79 | "Least in the kingdom of God"? | Matt 11:11 | Brian.g | 123390 | ||
Zsuzsi Here is a note I found which I think should assist you in a proper interpretation of these verses. 'John's preeminent greatness lies in his function of announcing the imminence of the kingdom (Matthew 3:1). But to be in the kingdom is so great a privilege that the least who has it is greater than the Baptist.' You must also keep in mind that the reference is to John the man - not John the Saint in heaven. Brian |
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80 | Jesus went to Hell before Resurrection? | Matt 12:40 | Brian.g | 32412 | ||
WaterChief Eph 4:10 He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the heavens, so that He might fill all things.) 1 Pet 3:19 in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, Phil 2:10 so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, I hope this helps Brian |
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