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61 | What did Jesus write in the sand? | John 8:6 | Timothy Paul | 64935 | ||
welcome my young friend. The answer to your question is that it is impossible to know what it was that Jesus wrote upon the ground. Grotius (1583-1645) says, It was some grave weighty saying, and that it was usual for wise men, when they were very thoughtful concerning any thing, to do so. Some suppose he wrote, Let the names of these wicked men be written in the dust. Others this, The earth accuses the earth, but the judgment is mine. What I get, is that Christ was teaching us to be slow to answer when facing a difficult question. That we should take our time and consider our words carefully, thinking twice and speaking once. This is a very important lesson to learn in life, one that is not to be found written on the ground. "The hands of the witnesses shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterward the hands of all the people. So thou shalt put the evil away from among you."(Deut. 17:7), might possibly be the connection to the Old Testament you were searching for? Peace and Blessings, Tim |
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62 | How to give sermon on "I AM" Statements | John 9:5 | Timothy Paul | 63299 | ||
Dear Kate 3437 Jesus makes 7 'I Am' statements in the gospel of John. I could type them for you, or you are able to look up sermons on 'I am' statements in the entire Bible at, http://www.sermoncentral.com/keyword_search_results.asp God's blessings on your preparation, Tim |
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63 | When Jesus died, did dead people really | John 11:43 | Timothy Paul | 48788 | ||
Hi Jaknik, what I see is a lot of dialogue that does not pertain to your original question, which is, did other dead people come back to life (caused by an earthquake?!)and wander in Jerusalem? There is no biblical reference to support this and I wonder where it came from. What it sounds like to me is a publication from some cult somewhere that has been designed to deceive and turn people away from God's truth. No, I have never heard of an earthquake that raised people from the dead. Here is a passage of 1John 4:1-6 I Truthfully hope this sheds some Light. Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood. May God Bless you for exposing falsehoods. Tim |
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64 | Whom should I direct my love and praise | John 14:5 | Timothy Paul | 47025 | ||
Greetings gk,:o) welcome to a wonderful site, I have lots of fun getting my questions answered. I believe that Jesus IS God as well as man. God is so perfectly holy that there can be no interaction between God, who is completely holy, and man, who is utterly sinful. That would be like trying to mix fire and water. This is why He sent Jesus, to create a bridge between man and God. This is why we pray "in the name of Jesus" | ||||||
65 | what does john 14:7 talk about | John 14:7 | Timothy Paul | 70614 | ||
According to The 1599 Geneva Study Bible, "It is plain by this verse that to know God and to see God is the same thing. Now whereas he said before that no man saw God at any time, it is to be understood in this way: without Christ, or were it not through Christ, no man could ever see God, nor ever saw God, at any time: for as Chrysostom says, the Son is a very concise and plain setting forth of the Father’s nature to us." John Gill is a little more analytical, in John Gill's Exposition of the Bible, If ye had known me… Christ having made mention of his Father's house, and of himself, as the way thither, and the way of access to the Father, was willing to inform his disciples better concerning him before his departure from them, which he introduces, saying: "if ye had known me"; that is, more fully and perfectly; for that they knew Christ to be the Son of God, the Saviour of the world, and true Messiah, is certain, though they were not so thoroughly acquainted, as afterwards, with his person, power, and office: ye should have known my Father also; for the knowledge of the Father, and of Christ, go together; he that sees the one, sees the other; he that believes in the one, believes in the other; and the knowledge of both is necessary to eternal life; and as a person increases in the knowledge of the one, so of the other. The disciples had some knowledge of them both, but what was very small and obscure, in comparison of what they afterwards had: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him; some read these words, "henceforwards ye shall know him, and see him"; that is, in a very short time, when the Spirit is poured down from on high upon you, and you have received the gifts of the Holy Ghost, you shall then have an enlarged knowledge both of me and my Father. Others render them, as an exhortation, "henceforward know ye him"; acknowledge the Father in all that I have done, believing that you see the Father in me, and in all my works; though they are rather to be considered as an assertion, declaring, that they then had some knowledge of the Father; "and now ye know him, and", or "because ye have seen him"; in me, who am "the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person". Sorry for taking the easy way out on this, but these venerable men of God can say it much better than I can. Peace and Blessings, Tim |
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66 | Is it a sin to run away from home? | John 16:33 | Timothy Paul | 47039 | ||
It is a sin to disrespect your parents. If your running away would cause them grief, then you would have to answer for that. Some children are, sadly, victimized by their parents, and I think God hates that sin worse. So if there is a substantial reason I would certainly think that it would not be a sin. Bless you, it is very hard to consider an answer without detailed information | ||||||
67 | Who wrote the book of Acts? | Acts | Timothy Paul | 50933 | ||
Dear LBU According to the Ryrie Study Bible, Luke wrote Acts. C.C. Ryrie tells us,"That the author of Acts was a companion of Paul is clear from the passages in the book in which 'we' and 'us' are used (16:10-17;20:5-21:18;27:1-28:16). These sections themselves eliminate known companions of Paul other than Luke, and Col. 4:14 and Philemon 24 point affirmatively to Luke, who was a physician. With Karis, Tim |
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68 | To be saved must we be baptised? | Acts 2:38 | Timothy Paul | 76474 | ||
Derdan, In my study of the 8th chapter of John, I have concluded that if you do not believe that Jesus is God, you will die in your sin. Please see my other post that I mistakingly sent to mommapbs. Thanks, momma, and my apologies for my blunder. In His Grip, tim |
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69 | To be saved must we be baptised? | Acts 2:38 | Timothy Paul | 77006 | ||
Romans 10:9 explains what is necessary to be saved. Below is the King James version. In His service, Tim That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. |
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70 | The Catholic church | Acts 20:28 | Timothy Paul | 66498 | ||
Greetings, and thanx for the provocative question. I offer my apologies as well. Trouble is there is hardly room here to begin to answer your query, posed as it is. May I suggest you go to (ewtn.org), a great web site for Catholics, to answer many of your questions about this universal faith. I sincerely hope you find your question answered. God Bless, Tim |
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71 | Is baptism an evidence of faith? | Romans | Timothy Paul | 77130 | ||
Even though numerous Scriptures speak of the importance of water baptism, adding anything to the work of the cross demeans the sacrifice of the Savior. It implies that His finished work wasn’t enough. But the Bible makes clear that we are saved by grace, and grace alone, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." --Ephesians 2:8-9 Baptism is simply a step of obedience to the Lord following our repentance and confession of sin. Our obedience--water baptism, prayer, good works, fellowship, witnessing, etc.--issues from our faith in Christ. Salvation is not what we do, but Who we have. "He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life" --1 John 5:12 Author: Ray Comfort of Living Waters Publications. Excerpted from The Evidence Bible. © 2002, Living Waters Publications But what about Mark 16:16? Mark 16:16 quotes Jesus as saying: "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned" (NKJV). Does this mean that salvation is by baptism? "In no way does this verse establish baptism as a condition for salvation; it is merely the declaration that those who believe and are baptized are saved. Any act of obedience to the Lord could be added after the expression 'whoever believes' and it would remain a true statement, because salvation is the result of faith in Christ. It should be noted that when the Lord added, 'but whoever does not believe will be condemned,' there is no mention of baptism. In identifying what would bring about condemnation, Jesus did not say that 'whoever believes but is not baptized shall not be save.' If baptism were necessary for salvation, there are many significant verses which should be amended to read 'you are saved through faith and baptism.' It is clear that faith in Jesus Christ is what saves a person (Acts 16:30-31; Eph. 2:8-9). Baptism is a distinct act of obedience, apart from salvation. This is clarified by the order in which the words 'believe' and 'baptize' occur in the text (cf. Acts 2:38; 10:44-48). Baptism with the Spirit places believers into the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:13), while water baptism merely signifies to others that a person has professed Christ. The word 'saved' is translated from the Greek word sesosmenoi, which is a perfect passive participle. It means that this salvation took place at some point in the past, being accomplished by Jesus Christ Himself, and is continuing on in the present." [Spiros Zodhiates, editor, The Hebrew-Greek Key Study Bible (Chattanooga, Tennessee: AMG Publishers, 1996), note for Mark 16:16.] |
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72 | Is repentance necessary for salvation? | Romans | Timothy Paul | 77132 | ||
Hello Sniper Here is an excellent resource that could help you with your question and many more. It is called "Christian Answers . Net" Here is a sample from the website to help you. It is true that there are numerous Bible verses that speak of the promise of salvation, with no mention of repentance. These merely say to "believe" on Jesus Christ and you shall be saved (Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9). However, the Bible makes it clear that God is holy and man is sinful, and that sin makes a separation between the two (Isaiah 59:1,2). Without repentance from sin, wicked men cannot have fellowship with a holy God. We are dead in our trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1) and until we forsake them through repentance, we cannot be made alive in Christ. The Scriptures speak of "repentance unto life" (Acts 11:18). We turn from sin to the Savior. This is why Paul preached "repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ" (Acts 20:21). The first public word Jesus preached was "repent" (Matthew 4:17). John the Baptist began his ministry the same way (Matthew 3:2). Jesus told His hearers that without repentance, they would perish (Luke 13:3). If belief is all that is necessary for salvation, then the logical conclusion is that one need never repent. However, the Bible tells us that a false convert "believes" and yet is not saved (Luke 8:13); he remains a "worker of iniquity." Look at the warning of Scripture: "If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth" (1 John 1:6). The Scriptures also say, "He that covers his sins shall not prosper, but whoso confesses and forsakes them [repentance] shall have mercy" (Proverbs 28:13). Jesus said that there was joy in heaven over one sinner who "repents" (Luke 15:10). If there is no repentance, there is no joy because there is no salvation. When Peter preached on the Day of Pentecost, he commanded his hearers to repent "for the remission of sins" (Acts 2:38). Without repentance, there is no remission of sins; we are still under His wrath. Peter further said, "Repent ...and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out" (Acts 3:19). We cannot be "converted" unless we repent. God Himself "commands all men everywhere [leaving no exceptions] to repent" (Acts 17:30). Peter said a similar thing at Pentecost: "Repent, and be baptized every one of you" (Acts 2:38). If repentance wasn’t necessary for salvation, why then did Jesus command that repentance be preached to all nations (Luke 24:47)? With so many Scriptures speaking of the necessity of repentance for salvation, one can only suspect that those who preach salvation without repentance are strangers to repentance themselves, and thus strangers to true conversion. |
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73 | Repentance and Confession - obedience? | Romans | Timothy Paul | 77174 | ||
Obedience is more accurately described as understanding and responding. Though it can also be referred to as an attitude: "The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything." 2Cor 2:9 "Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling," Phil 2:12 Regardless, it is in our best interest to be obedient. Adam and Eve got what they wanted, knowing good from evil, but they did it through disobedience. Obedience to God's commandments is an act of love. Jesus taught his listeners to have a different kind of righteousness, not a version of the Pharisees righteousness, which amounted to legal compliance. Our obedience must come from what God does in us, not what we are able to do on our own. Obedience must be God centered and not self centered. It must be based not on approval from people, but on reverence for God. And it must go beyond the fact that we do not break the law, but that we live by the principles that are the heart of the law Truthfully, it is much easier to teach the law than to practice it. But if we want God to care for us, we need to be submissive to Him and His directions. And yes, among His directions are those about repentance and confession God's grace to you, Tim |
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74 | Is the Work of Christ Sufficient? | Rom 6:23 | Timothy Paul | 68314 | ||
Thank-You, Robert for an excellent reminder, one that we should all be regardful of each and every day. Please allow me to share w/you some personal observations, to wit. You mention that Christ has performed the Ultimate Price. This is a profound statement in itself, saying that nothing can be added to this price without taking away from the value of it. So if we were to say that there is something that we must do, in effect we are saying that Christ's Sacrifice, in our mind, is incomplete and inadequate for our purpose, at least without the enlargement that our own works might add. This is an insult to God, in my mind, one that puts us on an equal or higher plane than the throne where He dwells. I agree that that which is given is a gift, a gift we can neither earn nor deserve. Let me put it all into one other perspective, If I were to take everything that I have ever owned in my entire life, all at once, -all my eggs in one basket, so to speak, and spend this total, in one lump sum as a single purchace price for a single item, I am convinced that I would be willing to do anything at all, within the scope of my power to make sure that I would be able to hold onto that one precious thing and ensure that no one could take it away, and that no harm could ever befall my prize. Thank you for allowing me to address you on this subject, may God Bless you and yours. tim |
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75 | evidences of true saving faith | Rom 12:3 | Timothy Paul | 50953 | ||
New Creature, Wonderful question! Thank you for letting me share my new Kenneth Copeland Reference Edition Bible with all of you. Bless God and God Bless! I will try to shorten the many pages into a few key references. First, Who has Real Bible Faith? Eph 2:10 For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].(AMP) Gal 3:22-26, But the Scriptures [picture all mankind as sinners] shut up and imprisoned by sin, so that [the inheritance, blessing] which was promised through faith in Jesus Christ (the Messiah) might be given (released, delivered, and committed) to [all] those who believe [who adhere to and trust in and rely on Him]. Now before the faith came, we were perpetually guarded under the Law, kept in custody in preparation for the faith that was destined to be revealed (unveiled, disclosed), So that the Law served [1] [to us Jews] as our trainer [our guardian, our guide to Christ, to lead us] until Christ [came], that we might be justified (declared righteous, put in right standing with God) by and through faith. But now that the faith has come, we are no longer under a trainer (the guardian of our childhood). For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God through faith. Second, The God kind of faith will work for Whosoever, (Mark 11:23) Third, There is Nothing wrong with your faith. Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith,(Hebrews 12:2). Fourth, Faith will not work in an unforgiving heart. When you stand praying, Forgive (Mark 11:25-26). Fifth Faith works by Love (Gal 5:6). Love is the primary force that drives all faith. 1 Cor 13:1-3 is a picture of the failure of sense-knowledge Christianity. Faith is of the heart, not of the head. with the heart, man believes (Rom 10:8-10) 2 Cor 4:16 tells us the inward man has nothing to do with the mind or the body concerning believing. The senses control what the mind believes until the spirit man becomes dominant in a believers life. How can we walk in constant faith? 1Tim 6:12, Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold of the eternal life to which you were summoned and [for which] you confessed the good confession [of faith] before many witnesses. Colossians 1:23 [And this He will do] provided that you continue to stay with and in the faith [in Christ], well-grounded and settled and steadfast, not shifting or moving away from the hope [which rests on and is inspired by] the glad tidings (the Gospel), which you heard and which has been preached [as being designed for and offered without restrictions] to every person under heaven, and of which [Gospel] I, Paul, became a minister. Now, some verses to look up, What does it mean to be a new creature? (2 Cor 5:17 ; 6:14). In God's eyes, (Col 1:21-23) In the world's eyes, (Phil 2:15) We have been reborn, (1Pet 1:5) We are kings and priests, (Rev 1:4-6 ; 1Pet 2:9) We are more than conquerers, (Rom 8:35) I hope this is a help, there is more for the asking. In the grip of His grace, Tim |
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76 | evidences of true saving faith | Rom 12:3 | Timothy Paul | 50954 | ||
N.C., See also, "measure of faith" (Eph. 4:13 and 1Tim 1:14) Tim |
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77 | Bible flash cards | Rom 12:8 | Timothy Paul | 54523 | ||
If it were me, I would use a magic marker | ||||||
78 | Can sin enter heaven? | 1 Cor 6:9 | Timothy Paul | 70582 | ||
Remodeled, I would tell anyone who would think otherwise, that, 'All unrighteousness is sin; and every actual sin committed deliberately, and not repented of, effectively denies entrance into God's kingdom of heaven. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Rom 6:23) I would tell anyone that to think that they are able to live for the flesh and yet receive eternal life is to deceive themselves. There are those who feel that they are able to live in sin and then die in Christ, such as the example of the penitent thief. It is true that the wicked deeds done before they accept Christ will not bar them from salvation, but this salvation must be accompanied by repentance and imposed before it is too late. Bless you and your friend, tim |
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79 | Should I be involved w/ a divorced man? | 1 Cor 7:15 | Timothy Paul | 48635 | ||
Marriage is a divine institution; it is a contract for life, by God’s appointment. Moses was not trying to condone divorce, but only to put some regulations on a practice that already existed. I have been divorced for twenty years, and in that time have attempted many ways to achieve satisfaction and after finding it futile, am attempting reconciliation w/my ex-wife, which is very feasible now that we have both been saved. as long as there is a slightest chance for reconciliation in the future, do not attempt to override the sacrament put in place by God. My feelings, after my own life experience, is that the partner would be free to remarry only after the death of the former spouse. I hope this helps you gain some insight into a very important decision, one that should not be entered into in haste. my ex-wife and I have searched the Bible for hours to try and find an easy answer but it is just not there. |
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80 | who is being warned | 1 Cor 10:5 | Timothy Paul | 48620 | ||
Hello Sandre25, to try and answer your query I turned to Psalm 105:38-45. After the Lord delivered His people out of slavery from Egypt, they were, I'd say "saved" yet they continued to "harden their hearts" aganst the will of God, as in Heb. 3:15, "As has just been said: "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion."[see Psa.95:7,8] We are today under the same influence of evil that causes us to harden our hearts and choose our will over God's. Those wandering in the desert were sent manna, or bread from heaven. This is comparable to Christ, who was sent to us, as living bread, from heaven. In the desert, they were given water that flowed out of the rock. This is like Christ, who is our living water, sent from heaven, (John 4:14) and whoever drinks of this water shall never thirst. Jn 6:32 says,Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. So are we inclined to overlook the appearances of God’s power and grace in our own times, in our own lives, and prefer the meat for the belly over the meat that comes from above. Are you with me? God saved His people from slavery, yet did not save them from destruction when they disobeyed Him. This is hard for me to explain but would love to discuss this further with you, Thank you for the opportunity :o) In His service, Tim |
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