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61 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | Acts 17:26 | New Creature | 164271 | ||
Robert; I believe the answer to your question might be contained in the following text. Pay special attention to verse 26. Act 17:24 The God that made the world and all things therein, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Act 17:25 neither is he served by men's hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he himself giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; Act 17:26 and he made of one every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed seasons, and the bounds of their habitation; Let me include a different translation of verse 26 below. "And He made from one blood every nation of human beings to be living on all the face of the earth, having designated times having been appointed [for them] and the boundaries of their habitation, Does that help at all? NC |
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62 | Is there a prophet named Sidian? | Luke 2:25 | New Creature | 163929 | ||
I think you may be referring to Simeon. See below. It was revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Christ. Luke 2:25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Luke 2:26 And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. Luke 2:27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law, Luke 2:28 then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, Luke 2:29 Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace; Luke 2:30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Luke 2:31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples; Luke 2:32 A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel. Luke 2:33 And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him; Luke 2:34 and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against; Luke 2:35 yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed. |
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63 | license to sin? | Rom 6:15 | New Creature | 163907 | ||
Rom 6:15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under law, but under grace? God forbid. |
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64 | Angels | Heb 1:14 | New Creature | 163878 | ||
My wife and her girlfriends all say I'm an angel. But don't ask me what I did to become one, because I don't have a clue. New Creature |
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65 | What does Heb. 10.26 mean? | Heb 10:26 | New Creature | 156885 | ||
Heb 10:26 For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth - If after we are converted and become true Christians we should apostatize, it would be impossible to be recovered again, for there would be no other sacrifice for sin; no way by which we could be saved. This passage, however, like Heb. 6:4-6, has given rise to much difference of opinion. But that the above is the correct interpretation, seems evident to me from the following considerations: 1. It is the natural and obvious interpretation, such as would occur probably to ninety-nine readers in a hundred, if there were no theory to support, and no fear that it would conflict with some other doctrine. 2. it accords with the scope of the Epistle, which is, to keep those whom the apostle addressed from returning again to the Jewish religion, under the trials to which they were subjected. 3. it is in accordance with the fair meaning of the language - the words “after that we have received the knowledge of the truth,” referring more naturally to true conversion than to any other state of mind. 4. the sentiment would not be correct if it referred to any but real Christians. It would not be true that one who had been somewhat enlightened, and who then sinned “wilfully,” must look on fearfully to the judgment without a possibility of being saved. There are multitudes of cases where such persons are saved. They “wilfully” resist the Holy Spirit; they strive against him; they for a long time refuse to yield, but they are brought again to reflection, and are led to give their hearts to God. 5. it is true, and always will be true, that if a sincere Christian should apostatize he could never be converted again; see the notes on Heb. 6:4-6. The reasons are obvious. He would have tried the only plan of salvation, and it would have failed. He would have embraced the Saviour, and there would not have been efficacy enough in his blood to keep him, and there would be no more powerful Saviour and no more efficacious blood of atonement. He would have renounced the Holy Spirit, and would have shown that his influences were not effectual to keep him, and there would be no other agent of greater power to renew and save him after he had apostatized. For these reasons it seems clear to me that this passage refers to true Christians, and that the doctrine here taught is, that if such an one should apostatize, he must look forward only to the terrors of the judgment, and to final condemnation. Whether this in fact ever occurs, is quite another question. In regard to that inquiry, see the notes on Heb. 6:4-6. If this view be correct, we may add, that the passage should not be regarded as applying to what is commonly known as the “sin against the Holy Spirit,” or “the unpardonable sin.” The word rendered “wilfully” - occurs nowhere else in the New Testament, except in 1 Pet. 5:2, where it is rendered “willingly” - “taking the oversight thereof (of the church) not by constraint, but willingly.” It properly means, “willingly, voluntarily, of our own accord,” and applies to cases where no constraint is used. It is not to be construed here strictly, or metaphysically, for all sin is voluntary, or is committed willingly, but must refer to a deliberate act, where a man means to abandon his religion, and to turn away from God. If it were to be taken with metaphysical exactness, it would demonstrate that every Christian who ever does anything wrong, no matter how small, would be lost. But this cannot, from the nature of the case, be the meaning. The apostle well knew that Christians do commit such sins (see the notes on Rom. 7), and his object here is not to set forth the danger of such sins, but to guard Christians against apostasy from their religion. In the Jewish Law, as is indeed the case everywhere, a distinction is made between sins of oversight, inadvertence, or ignorance, (Lev. 4:2, Lev. 4:13, Lev 4:22, Lev 4:27; Lev 5:15; Num 15:24, Num 15:27-29; compare Act 3:17; Act 17:30), and sins of presumption; sins that are deliberately and intentionally committed; see Exo 21:14; Num 15:30; Deu 17:12; Psa 19:13. The apostle here has reference, evidently, to such a distinction, and means to speak of a decided and deliberate purpose to break away from the restraints and obligations of the Christian religion. There remaineth no more sacrifice for sins - Should a man do this, there is no sacrifice for sins which could save him. He would have rejected deliberately the only atonement made for sin, and there will be no other made. It is as if a man should reject the only medicine that could heal him, or push away the only boat that could save him when shipwrecked; see notes, Heb 6:6. The sacrifice made for sin by the Redeemer is never to be repeated, and if that is deliberately rejected, the soul must be lost. (Barnes Commentary) |
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66 | God will not give us ttoo much to handle | 1 Cor 10:13 | New Creature | 156792 | ||
I believe the verse your looking for is as follows. There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it. 1 Cor 10:13 |
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67 | how to be filled with the Holy Spirit? | Acts 2:4 | New Creature | 156468 | ||
We need to be emptied of self, and then filled with the Holy Spirit. | ||||||
68 | I am confussed on what to believe. | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 155178 | ||
The best advice I can give you is: Stick to Scripture Prayerfully read the word of God Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide and teach you since He alone is called the Spirit of Truth Ignore the teachings of men which easily mislead Thank God for what the Holy Spirit is teaching you. |
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69 | John 14:15-31what does this mean? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 154241 | ||
There is an inward witness of assurance that those who are indwelt by the Holy Spirit or counselor have. The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God: (Romans 8:16) |
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70 | tongues | Eph 4:14 | New Creature | 153970 | ||
holocalumba is a combination of two words. holo - An interactive program which allows the user to visualize the affect of complex maps, calumba - is a root which is an herbal medicine that is used for poor digestion Piece that together and see what you said |
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71 | Is it wrong to get a tatoo? | Lev 19:28 | New Creature | 153455 | ||
Personally, I never received a tattoo nor ever desired one. The following Scriptures spoke to me personally telling me that I shouldn't get any tattoos You are not to make gashes on your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves; I am the LORD. (Lev. 19:28 HCSB) 1 Cor. 6:19 Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own; 1 Cor. 6:20 for ye were bought with a price: glorify God therefore in your body. (ASV) I consider my body to be the temple in which the Holy Spirit resides, therefore if my body is to be His temple, then I should not defile it by putting unnatural markings on it. The only marks on my body are scars. I want to keep this temple pure for His glory. Thats my two-cents worth |
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72 | Was Jesus God? | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 149290 | ||
Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, And they shall call his name Immanuel; which is, being interpreted, God with us. (Matthew 1:23) |
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73 | How best interpreting Psalm 141 : 4 ? | Ps 141:4 | New Creature | 148045 | ||
Psa 141:4 - Incline not my heart to any evil thing - Hebrew, to a word that is evil; that is, wrong. The connection seems to demand that the term should be thus explained. The expression “Incline not” is not designed to mean that God exerts any “positive” influence in leading the heart to that which is wrong; but it may mean “Do not place me in circumstances where I may be tempted; do not leave me to myself; do not allow any improper influence to come over me by which I shall be led astray.” The expression is similar to that in the Lord’s Prayer: “Lead us not into temptation.” The psalmist’s allusion here has been explained in the introduction to the psalm. To practice wicked works with people that work iniquity - To be united or associated with people who do wrong; to do the things which wicked and unprincipled people do. Let me not be permitted to do anything that will be regarded as identifying me with them. Let me not, in the circumstances in which I am placed, be left to act so that the fair interpretation of my conduct shall be that I am one of their number, or act on the same principles on which they act. Literally, “To practice practices in wickedness with people.” And let me not eat of their dainties - Let me not be tempted by any prospect of participating in their mode of living - in the luxuries and comforts which they enjoy - to do a wicked or wrong thing. Let not a prospect or desire of this overcome my better judgment, or the dictates of my conscience, or my settled principles of what is right. People often do this. Good people are often tempted to do it. The prospect or the hope of being enabled to enjoy what the rich enjoy, to live in luxury and ease, to be “clothed in short linen and fare sumptuously every day,” to move in circles of splendor and fashion, often leads them to a course of action which their consciences condemn; to practices inconsistent with a life of godliness; to sinful indulgences which utterly ruin their character. Satan has few temptations for man more attractive and powerful than the “dainties” which wealth can give; and there are few of his devices more effectual in ruining people than those which are derived from these allurements. The word here rendered dainties properly refers to things which are pleasant, lovely, attractive; which give delight or pleasure. It may embrace “all” that the world has to offer as suited to give pleasure or enjoyment. It refers here to what those in more elevated life have to offer; what they themselves live for." (Barnes Notes) |
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74 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 147977 | ||
I have quite a few catholic friends, and often the topic of religion comes up in many of our conversations. After conversing with many catholics, it is my opinion that catholics do not have a good working knowledge of Scripture. I have also observed that catholicism is based on traditionalism, externalism, and ritualism. Their religion doesn't appear to ever have been internalized. Religion to the catholics I have befriended is to pray the rosary. To pray to Mary. To not eat fish on Friday during Lent. etc. etc. To be honest, with you, I have yet to meet a catholic, whose religion has made a difference in the way he lives. Also, if you do a search you will find that the Catholic church which is based in Rome, believes that there is no salvation outside of the Catholic church. The Pope is called the Holy Father, and The Vicar of Christ on Earth. A couple of my Catholic friends have even told me that the priest has told them to not waste any time reading the Bible because they won't understand it anyway. The Catholic church is the only authority according to them that can properly interpret the Bible. And if you go to Mass on Sunday, then you can live like the Devil for the next six days, and get right with God the following Sunday. These are merely my observations of the catholics I have personally come to know. |
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75 | populate the world | 2 Tim 2:15 | New Creature | 146473 | ||
1way; I don't think it is possible find out how old the earth is figuring out how long it took to populate the earth. The only thing we can learn from geneologies and population rates is how long man has existed on earth since his first inception. |
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76 | Baptism | Matt 3:11 | New Creature | 145003 | ||
Briefly, "baptismal regeneration" is the belief held by some that, the new birth occurs at the time one is baptized in water. The Churches of Christ, etc, hold to this teaching. I personally disagree with the position of "baptismal regenerationist's" My belief is that, regeneration precedes faith. It is the initial inward illuminating work of God, within the individual who previously layed spiritually dormat or dead in tresspasses and sin. (Eph. 2:1,5) Regeneration is solely the work of God. Individuals are passive in this event. Faith or trust in Christ is the evidence of regeneration having occured. Before regeneration, individuals are not aware of their need for repentance, forgiveness, or baptism. Being spiritually dead they know not of their spiritually dead condition. Hope this helps |
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77 | DENOMINATION | Eph 4:4 | New Creature | 144737 | ||
Aixen eluded to 1 Cor. which I consider an excellent text to study about division. The cause of denominatiolism arises from at least two sources. 1) False doctrine 2) Supposed false teaching. Denominationalism is unavoidable. It was unavoidable, but the right thing to do that the Reformation Period was to be a time of separation from the false teaching of the established church and hiearchy of it's day. Peter warned believers: "But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you." (2 Pet. 2:1) The false teachers as the verse above says will be "among you" believers. We see the same thing in the text below which Paul spoke to the elders of Ephesus. Act 20:28 Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood. Act 20:29 I know that after my departing grievous wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock; Act 20:30 and from among your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Act 20:31 Wherefore watch ye, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not to admonish every one night and day with tears. Matthew also warned believers: "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves." (Matt. 7:15) |
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78 | can women preach | Eph 4:11 | New Creature | 144736 | ||
Can they ever. My wife preaches to me everyday |
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79 | Matt 7:21 criteria for heaven | 1 John 3:9 | New Creature | 144358 | ||
Experience teaches us that just because we become Christian's, that we don't automatically become sinless. Christian's often fall into a lapse of sin. When they do they feel the Holy Spirit's conviction, repent and turn from any known or revealed sin. However if someone remained in a life of habitual unremorseful, and unconfessed sin, I would doubt whether or not that this person was ever saved. Christian's are not perfect. God is still working on them and in them and with them. It's a process which we call sanctification. |
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80 | Once saved always saved ??? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 143329 | ||
Timothy: In the last line of your thoughts on OSAS you stated: "Dont do good works and sin.....curses in this world but still go to heaven." That comment seems to closely resemble the teaching of antinomianism, which turns God's grace into a license to sin. That teaching is dangerous. Romans 6:15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. Blessings New Creature |
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