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61 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87594 | ||
Three in One. That's one possible explanation. You have the Father; the Son; and the Holy Ghost; three separate and distinct individuals within one God-Head. Something like the Smith family. You have Mr. Smith; Mrs. Smith and Jr. Smith. How many individuals are we talking about here?? How many families are there?? Three individuals and one family. The Oneness of God is a principle that is stipulated time and time again throughout the scriptures. Take the body as another example. We have many members to our body; fingers, toes, arms, legs, so forth and so on, but how many bodies do we have?? I Cor. 12:12, "For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, SO ALSO IS CHRIST." One of the most important things to know about the trinty, is that even though there is an order, even though the Son submitts to the will of the Father, please do not take this to imply that the Son is inferior to the Father. They are equal in nature and power. There are many who believes that just because Jesus submitts to the Father, He is inferior to the Father. Jesus is no more inferior to the Father, than a wife is inferior to the husband. What Jesus submitts to is the position of the Father, the same way the wife submitts to the poistion of the husband. Hope this helps. TheCurtMan |
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62 | Is antichrist a man or a spirit? | 1 John 4:3 | TheCurtMan | 87447 | ||
Hey Prazn, Are you suggesting that everyone that doesn't believe in Jesus is anti-christ?? I'm only asking because I'm not comprehending how you're defining 'spirit of person'. According to this verse in 1 John, I've always been under the impression that the 'spirit' that doesn't confess Jesus isn't the 'spirit of man', per say, but one of the third that got kicked out of heaven. The antichrist was a heavenly being, that took a third of God's angles with him when he lost his place in heaven, in this text of scripture, that third of angles are called spirits. Jesus did say something like, "if you're not with me, then you're against me." I guess in that perspective, a non-believer could quite possibly be called antichrist. Please get back with me on you're definition of 'spirit of person', because if you're referring to my worldly nature, then my first question would be do the Adversary have the ability to pour out his spirit on mankind like God does?? And from there I have a dozen others. |
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63 | What is the glory of God? | Is 42:8 | TheCurtMan | 87382 | ||
In plain and simple terminology, I'm under the impression that God's glory, is His reputation, it's what He is know for; praises and honor for the things He has done, and are known for doing. "No", I don't think men has the tendicy of sharing God's glory, I think men has the tendicy of CLAIMING God's glory for themselves. Men are selfish; why share that which you can claim for yourselves?? One of the ways we tend to claim God's glory is by crediting ourselves for the ability of getting up in the morning and being able to provide for our households; not realizing, and in some cases not caring that it is through the Goodness of God; it is through the Love of God; it is through the Mercy of God that we were able to do this. Hey, we credit diet; excercise, and human wisdom for these things. What's God has to do with me waking up in the morning?? |
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64 | HOW COULD JESUS BE A DESCENDANT OF DAVID | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87243 | ||
Luke's Genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3 is believed to be from Mary's side of the family. Both Joseph and Mary are decendants of David. The CurtMan |
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65 | Does Luke 16 use the term 'parable'? | Luke 16:23 | TheCurtMan | 86054 | ||
Dear Tim, Does it really matter rather Luke 16 is a parable or not?? The reason that I ask is because Jesus did not tell stories to pass the time. What I mean by that is that if you study the parables that He told, you see that their all based on lessons Christians need to learn. For example take a look at the Parable of the Soils, Matt. 13:1, then look at the meaning of the parable in v.18-23. Are you trying to tell me that you don't know peope that fit each situation within this parable?? How about the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares?? How many false teachers in the world do you know that is twisting the Word of God to the degree that the Children of God is having a difficult time decerning the difference?? Take a look at the answer to this one in V.36-43. The point is this, take the time to study the parables, get the understanding out of them, and know what Jesus is trying to tell you. Now take a look a Luke 16. One of my favorits to be honest with you. What's the lesson we need to learn here? Several. Jesus said something like it would be easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than a rich man to get into heaven. Heres a man that had plenty, but what he didn't have was love, I Cor. 13:1-13 and Matt. 25:31-46. Ok, so the rich man ended up in hell. He was in great torment, v.24-25. V.27-28, this guy remembered his brothers. It must be a terrible thing to be in Hell and be able to remember your past life, especially remember those people who tried to keep you outta that place. V.29-31 tends to indicate that our salvation is based on the information within the scriptures, "Moses and the prophets" were a direct refference to the Old Testiment Scriptures. To answer your question, is Luke 16 a parable?? Personally, I don't think so because Luke was a real live individual that Jesus raised from the dead. Also, notice that in Jesus' Parables, He never really mentioned anyone by name. In this case Lazarus; Abraham; and Moses are mentioned. But like I said earlier, rather it is a parable or not it really doesn't matter, because Jesus didn't tell parables to just pass the time, there was a lesson He wanted to get across, an as a Christian, it's our responcibility to learn what that lesson is and apply it. The CurtMan |
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66 | handling relationships as a Christian | Matthew | TheCurtMan | 85935 | ||
Greetings Gab, I'm known as the CurtMan. Unfortunately, sometime God's Will for our lives and I emotions tend to go in different directions. Sometime ago I met this young lady that I really did love. We made plans to get married. We broke up three days before the wedding. I was shattered beyond belief. She wasn't a Christian, I called myself one although my actions said differently. Shortly thereafter I met the woman that God had intended for me to meet. We've been happily married for nine plus years. Had I married that first lady, I probably never would have met my wife. It's not easy remaining in the Will of the Lord, but it is the best place to be if you're his child. I can not advise you on you next step in refference to your girlfriend because your emotions are involved. However; I STRONGLY suggest two things 1. Take your problem to God in prayer and be willing to follow His leading, I mean afterall, He do know best. 2. Don't just read, but study and meditate on Matt. 12:45- Matt. 13:23. Just outta curiosity, are you 100 percent sure that this is the women that your Heavenly Father would have you to be with?? I mean if you're His child He's interested in your obedience, and if He has someone else lined up for you and you reject that person for this one; or if you marry this woman and she continues to disrespect you in other areas, then might not your marriage ends up with a divorce?? And do you know how God feels about divorce?? |
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67 | can a women preach and teach men | 1 Tim 2:12 | TheCurtMan | 85747 | ||
I belonged to a traditional Baptist Congregation and this verse is one of the most discussed verses within our church. I've noticed that some of the brothern takes this verse and apply it across the board. Women should not have authority over them period. I do not believe this is what the Apostle Paul ment when he wrote this verse. In context, scripture tends to indicate that Women should not be pastors. We're talking about Sunday morning Sermon from the Pulpit. Over in 1 Tim. 3:1 the qualifications for a bishop is listed. Notice in v.1 the word Man and He. V.2 he must be the 'HUSBAND of one wife'. V.4 rules HIS own house, and v.5 for if a MAN does not... Now the title Bishop can also be translated as Sheppard; Overseerer and Pastor (by todays definition). According to John Macarthur, the word 'permit', was translated from a greek word that is used in the New Testiment as; 'allowing someone to do what they desires'. He was not allowing women to do what the desired to do. Do they still have that desire today?? Yes they do. Also, notice this; before Jesus picked His disciples, he stayed up all night in prayer with the Father, the next day, he went out and picked twelve men. Our Lord and Savior was not noted for following tradition, He was noted however; for following the will of the Father. Personally, I think, all things considered, women pastors are in voilation of scripture. Take a GOOD look at Romans 15:4, II Tim. 3:16 and I Tim. 2:12 and let me know what you think. The CurtMan |
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68 | Does Bible give evidence of the trinity? | Matt 28:19 | TheCurtMan | 85668 | ||
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth-Gen.1:1. This is where everything started. God the Father was the speaker of the Word, He said "Let there be light", and there was light. God the Spirit was hovering over the waters. According to John 1:1-2 In the begining was the Word, and the Word was WITH God, and the Word WAS God. He was in the beginning WITH God. This is of course Jesus, the Word of God. This is also the same beginning that is recorded in Gen. Now you have God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Now take a look at Isa. 44:6-7. "Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: I am the First and I am the Last; Besides Me THERE IS NO GOD'. "THERE IS NO GOD BESIDES ME", v.5 chp.45. Back in Gen.1:26, God said, "Let US make man in our image..." Who was He talking to?? The Key to understanding the Trinity doesn't come from simple Bible reading, it comes through faith and BIBLE STUDYING. God has many different attributes, many different names, for example, the word/name God in Gen.1:1 was translated from the word/name Elohim, which among other things indicate a plurality in unity. Meditate on that one for awhile. To know what meaning is applied, is to understand the context the word/name is used in, and to understand the usage of that word/name in that culture during that time. The bible STRONGLY supports the doctrine of the trinity but only if it's understood and read in it's proper context. Don't just read your bible, STUDY your bible. Just out of curiosity, and to make sure that we're on the same page, what's your difinition of the trinity?? The CurtMan |
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69 | How can one be sure of his/her salvation | John 3:16 | TheCurtMan | 85313 | ||
Dear Kalos, In veiwing your question, I recalled a time when I had the same concerns. So I'd like to share this story with you. "How can I be sure of my salvation??" That was my question. I was hit with the definition of Faith. "Things hoped for but not seen". "That is how you know that you are saved, through faith." For me at that time that one didn't get it. Then I was given passages like Romans 8:1 "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus" That one kinda helped alittle. For me, I became more assured of my salvation through my attitudes and actions. Salvation can not be earned through good works, but it was the Spirit within me that prompted me to do the things that I ordinarily would not have cared about. Like studying the bible, changing my attitude, and striving to develop the Christian Characteristics in Gal. 5:22. All these things combined with everything I was told aided me in the assurance of my salvation. God has an enemy, more powerful and craftier than man. If this enemy had his way, the children of God would be a memory and no one would even care about God or His expections. If you care about God and His expections, you have the same enemy, and believe it or not, that's a good thing. Something else someone told me when I asked that question, they said, "The simple fact that you asked that question shows that if you're not sure of your salvation, you will be soon, providing that you really are a Christian, and providing that you've asked God the same question." I sincerly hope that my testimony helps you The CurtMan |
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70 | Am I once and forever saved? | John 3:16 | TheCurtMan | 85308 | ||
There are at least two verses of scriptures that has direct implications to your question. Romans 8:1 "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. Simply put, there is no sin that a Christian can commit that will condemn them to Eternal Death. Christ has already paid the price for all our sins, past; present; and future. If by chance you might get the impression that as a beliver you can do as you will, I STRONGLY suggest that you read Romans chp. 6;7; and 8. The second verse that deals with your question would be John 3:16 and 18. v.16 "For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him SHOULD NOT PERISH but have EVERLASTING Life." V.18 "He that believeth on Him IS NOT CONDEMNED, but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the Only Begotten Son of God." These verses, as well as a number of others, taken in context, proves God's Love for you as well as your Eternal Salvation, and there is absolutely NOTHING in Heaven or Earth that can separate you from either. This biblical principle can be found through the entire reading of the 8th chp. of Romans. The CurtMan |
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71 | Jesus' attitude towards the poor | Acts 4:32 | TheCurtMan | 85164 | ||
Jesus' attitude towards the poor was more or less along the lines of "Do unto others as you would have others to do unto you" Matt. 7:12. Upon a comparision of verses, Matt. 26:11; Mark 10:21; Luke 4:18; John 12:5; I Cor. 13; and Luke 14:13. I've come to the conclusion that the poor was/is normally discriminated against because of their Financial, Social, and Spiritual Statis. Treating one another fairly inspite of our Circumstances, inspit of our emotions is a Manditory Biblical Principle, Luke 6:31 In Acts 4:32-37, you'll see that no one in that particular body had a need, V.34-35. They all pulled together their resources and aided one another. This is what our Lord and Savior would expect of us. What was Jesus' attitude towards the poor?? He was not a respector of persons, He belived in equal treatment regardless of their circumstances, and so should His followers. The CurtMan |
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72 | Only intent | John 17:1 | TheCurtMan | 84569 | ||
If I'm understanding your question correctly, I'd have to say no, that was not Jesus' only intent. Jesus is the example that we are to follow, but this prayer of is about twenty six verses long. Around verse 1, He starts out praying for Himself. Around verse 6, He prayed for His disciples. Around verse 20, He prayed for all belivers. All things considered, I find it hard to believe that Jesus had only a single intent when he offered up the prayer recorded in John 17. Is there any particular reason why you're focused on this one verse out of this entire prayer?? |
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