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61 | Arguing Among Apostles?? | Gal 2:11 | Inquisitor | 224749 | ||
I most certainly agree. I think we've sharpened enough iron with each other on this one. Still, God bless each and every one of you. We're all working toward the same goal, thanks be to God. Inquisitor |
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62 | what is the meaning of supplications | Phil 2:1 | Inquisitor | 223410 | ||
From the Wikapedia: Supplication (also known as petitioning) is the most common form of prayer, wherein a person asks a supernatural deity to provide something, either for the person who is praying or for someone else on whose behalf a prayer of supplication is being made, also known as intercession. The concept of supplication is also perfectly at home in a secular context. The supplicant may also be described as a suppliant but the former word is more commonly used. The key meaning is of a request by the lesser person in an acknowledged unequal relationship. For example, supplication is the final stage of thesis submission at Oxford University. Supplication is also closely associated with the secular notion of appeasement. In Christianity, the prayer of supplication for health by and on behalf of the sick is referenced in early Christian writings in the New Testament, especially James 5:13-16. One example of supplication is the Catholic ritual of novena (from novem, the Latin word for "nine") wherein one repeatedly asks for the same favor over a period of nine days. This ritual began in Spain during the Middle Ages when a nine-day period of hymns and prayers led up to a Christmas feast, a period which ended with gift giving. A contemporary Christian example of supplication is the practice of the Daily Prayer for Peace by the Community of Christ where a member prays for peace each day at a specified time. Philippians 4:6 says, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." One of the most famous passage from the Bible: 1 Thes 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. 15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. 16 Rejoice always, 17 PRAY WITHOUT CEASING, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. NOTE: The Caps above are mine for emphasis. Paul is just encouraging us as God's children to have our minds constantly in the mode of prayer so as to resist the Devil and keep ourselves pure from the world. Of course it's impossible for us to literally pray 100 percent of our time but we should at least be inclined to do this as much as possible. God bless you all -- Inquisitor |
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63 | who in the bible relyed on Gods word | 2 Tim 2:15 | Inquisitor | 222909 | ||
A very unusual story is provided in 1 Kings 13. Look for the twist in the story. | ||||||
64 | is this gentiles? | 1 Pet 2:9 | Inquisitor | 225004 | ||
To understand this passage in Chapter 2, we need to go back to the beginning of this Epistle. 1 Pet 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen. Some scholars agree that Peter is primarily addressing his letter to Jewish christians who had been "dispersed" from Jerusalem because of the tremendous persecution. But also he's applying these words to ALL christians. This is made clear in Coffman's Commentary as quoted here. 1 Peter 1 Verses 1, 2 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the elect who are sojourners of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied. As Barclay said, "One of the outstanding things about this passage is that it takes words and conceptions which had originally applied only to Jews and applies them to Christians." F1 These are elect, Chosen, Dispersion, and sojourners. "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ ..." End of Quote. So we as christians can see ourselves with many adjectives. I like "peculiar people" from KJV but also sojourners. We really are physical human beings here on earth but God knows our spiritual sides imtimately as He created us. And He wants us back Home with Him so our stay here on earth is temporary as shown in... James 4:14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. Just my two cents' worth, possibly less. God bless, Inquisitor |
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