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61 | baptism by emersion only? | Matt 3:16 | hopalong | 192897 | ||
LIONHEART,you wrote: 1. "You may be correct, repentance may be a gift of God but it's some thing we all gotta do." There is no 'MAY BE" about it. The text is difinitive Acts 5:31 "He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 2 Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, "Well then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance that leads to life." 2 Tim 2:25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth... When I was new to the faith I believed that I had been saved in 1975. I now know that I was saved much earlier...Eph 1:4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love... An elect infant, one whom God has chosen, will repent according to God's appointed time. perhaps when he is quite young or much older. But he will repent. Its not a matter "gotta do" it's WILL DO. Paedobaptism is found in several Biblical texts: Read Acts 16:30-35 Happy Hoppy |
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62 | baptism by emersion only? | Matt 3:16 | hopalong | 192899 | ||
Hi Steve The following vers has meaning to me as a father and a grandfather. is acomfort to me to know that my babes have a special place a Holy place, because of their christian familys. 1 Cor 7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband; for otherwise your children are unclean, but now they are holy. |
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63 | baptism by emersion only? | Matt 3:16 | hopalong | 192903 | ||
Hi Doc, I simply was,in my own poor way, attempting to show that neither position falls short of Biblical justification. To some, sprinkling and infant baptism borders on heresy. I hope my posts will disuade them from such an extreme opinion. In Him, Hoppy and Family |
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64 | baptism by emersion only? | Matt 3:16 | hopalong | 192905 | ||
No Doc, I certainly would shy away from a doctrine built on a single vese :-) UH OH! THE LITTLE WOMAN HAS A CHORE FOR ME! ,Later Doc Hoppy |
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65 | baptism by emersion only? | Matt 3:16 | hopalong | 192923 | ||
Dear Lion heart, It may be in our best interest to agee to disagree on this subject. To my knowledge, it is not foundational to salvation. Thanks brother. Hoppy |
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66 | baptism by emersion only? | Matt 3:16 | hopalong | 192924 | ||
Dear Lion heart, It may be in our best interest to agee to disagree on this subject. To my knowledge, it is not foundational to salvation. Thanks brother. Hoppy |
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67 | Divorced, Am I going to hell? | Matt 5:32 | hopalong | 206731 | ||
" Perseverance of the Saints All who are chosen by God, redeemed by Christ, and given faith by the Spirit are eternally saved. They are kept in faith by the power of Almighty God and thus persevere to the end." author unknown Dear Tami, We all have sinned and have up short. Your grief and anxiety are the reponses of all Christians who fallen in a grevious sin. If you had simply blown off your sin and had taken it lightly, I would have exhorted you seek repentance. Romans 7 has been a great help for me. I pray that you study it and that God will give you grace you in this dfficult time. May He bless and keep you til that glorious day! Hopalong |
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68 | Why would God lead us into temptaion? | Matt 6:13 | hopalong | 193070 | ||
I think that it is a recognition of God's soverieignty, which causes His children to view Him in His awesome power and majesty. | ||||||
69 | Did Jesus ever drink wine? | Matt 11:19 | hopalong | 215878 | ||
www.GotQuestions.org Question: "What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol / wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol / wine?" Answer: Scripture has much to say regarding the drinking of alcohol (Leviticus 10:9; Numbers 6:3; Deuteronomy 29:6; Judges 13:4, 7, 14; Proverbs 20:1; 31:4; Isaiah 5:11, 22; 24:9; 28:7; 29:9; 56:12). However, Scripture does not necessarily forbid a Christian from drinking beer, wine, or any other drink containing alcohol. In fact, some Scriptures discuss alcohol in positive terms. Ecclesiastes 9:7 instructs, “Drink your wine with a merry heart.” Psalm 104:14-15 states that God gives wine “that makes glad the heart of men.” Amos 9:14 discusses drinking wine from your own vineyard as a sign of God’s blessing. Isaiah 55:11 encourages, “Yes, come buy wine and milk…” What God commands Christians regarding alcohol is to avoid drunkenness (Ephesians 5:18). The Bible condemns drunkenness and its effects (Proverbs 23:29-35). Christians are also commanded to not allow their bodies to be “mastered” by anything (1 Corinthians 6:12; 2 Peter 2:19). Drinking alcohol in excess is undeniably addictive. Scripture also forbids a Christian from doing anything that might offend other Christians or encourage them to sin against their conscience (1 Corinthians 8:9-13). In light of these principles, it would be extremely difficult for any Christian to say he is drinking alcohol in excess to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Jesus changed water into wine. It even seems that Jesus drank wine on occasion (John 2:1-11; Matthew 26:29). In New Testament times, the water was not very clean. Without modern sanitation, the water was often filled with bacteria, viruses, and all kinds of contaminants. The same is true in many third-world countries today. As a result, people often drank wine (or grape juice) because it was far less likely to be contaminated. In 1 Timothy 5:23, Paul was instructing Timothy to stop drinking the water (which was probably causing his stomach problems) and instead drink wine. In that day, wine was fermented (containing alcohol), but not necessarily to the degree it is today. It is incorrect to say that it was grape juice, but it is also incorrect to say that it was the same thing as the wine commonly used today. Again, Scripture does not forbid Christians from drinking beer, wine, or any other drink containing alcohol. Alcohol is not, in and of itself, tainted by sin. It is drunkenness and addiction to alcohol that a Christian must absolutely refrain from (Ephesians 5:18; 1 Corinthians 6:12). Alcohol, consumed in small quantities, is neither harmful nor addictive. In fact, some doctors advocate drinking small amounts of red wine for its health benefits, especially for the heart. Consumption of small quantities of alcohol is a matter of Christian freedom. Drunkenness and addiction are sin. However, due to the biblical concerns regarding alcohol and its effects, due to the easy temptation to consume alcohol in excess, and due to the possibility of causing offense and/or stumbling of others, it is usually best for a Christian to abstain entirely from drinking alcohol. © Copyright 2002-2009 Got Questions Ministries. |
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70 | Did Jesus ever drink wine? | Matt 11:19 | hopalong | 215919 | ||
Dear Tim, the water in the time of Our Lord was tainted, and for safety sake was mixed with wine. However, undiluted wine(taken in moderation) was a blessing to the health of the people. In fact, it had the the the the the capacity to make the heart merry. However, the sin of drukeness is worthy of etenal damnation and all who disregard God's admonition will suffer for their rebellion. Hopalong |
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71 | Did Jesus ever drink wine? | Matt 11:19 | hopalong | 215924 | ||
Hi tim, see http://www.churchhistory101.com/docs/Wine-Ancient-World.pdf Hopalong |
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72 | Did Jonah die in the belly of the fish? | Matt 12:40 | hopalong | 192332 | ||
A Modern Jonah By Edward B. Davis, Ph. A http://www.reasons.org/resources/apologetics/jonah.shtml I suggest you do some research prior to incorporating this yarn in your effort to persuade sckeptics to to hear the Good News of Christ. Hoppy |
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73 | Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV) Pls Explain | Matt 13:45 | hopalong | 188392 | ||
Dear 00123, I think that it is an absurd interpretation. What ever value men have is a result of the the new birth. The natural man has nothing of value to offer God. Hoppy |
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74 | Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV) Pls Explain | Matt 13:45 | hopalong | 188474 | ||
Dear Mark, You wrote........ Its sure interesting the symbols Jesus selected. A pearl is a jewel formed inside that which is unclean. It's formed by accretion when something from outside comes in. The harvesting of the pearl destroys that which it was formed in. And it's value is not seen by looking at what's outside, only by knowing what's inside. Its interesting that all of these same things can be said of the church. I also find it interesting that some would say that Jesus is indicating that people can buy His kingdom! Act 20:28 . . . the assembly of God which He purchased through His own blood. Don't you just love the harmony? ------------------------------------------------- Please take another look, it may change your view. Matt 13:44 "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. That which was purchased by "man" was the KINGDOM. Matt 13:45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, Matt 13:46 and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. -------------------------------------- When we want to make a point, we may capitaltize the letters ,or use a bold type. But in Jesus day it was common to repeat what one has said by repeating it, but to so in a somewhat different way. After relating this parable (the Treasure) He begins by saying "again", and proceeds to the parable of the Pearl of great price. The Pearl in this parable, is the paralell to the tresure in the preceeding parable; both were the things which were purchased. Therefore, the idea that Jesus intended for the pearl to represent anything but the Kingdom of Heaven as well, would cause dis-harmony; rather than harmony. Hoppy |
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75 | Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV) Pls Explain | Matt 13:45 | hopalong | 188527 | ||
God bless. John Hi John, What were we prior to God's soveign call? Were we free men and women who could act chose; doing good or evil in accordance with whatever it pleased us to do? Not according to Holy Writ we were'nt. We were slaves. Slaves to Satan who held us in bondage to do whatsoever he willed (a). When we repented and surredered to Christ, we gave everything we had to Him! Our lives; our fortunes,; our wives and our children; our homes; our Jobs...everything. The problem that I have with the interpretaion (which says that the merchant is God and the Pearl is the Kingdom,) is that it makes God look needy of man. No my friend, God could make the stones cry out in praise to His glory if He so willed it. One cannot have the "Treasure" symbolize the Kingdom, and not have the Pearl stand for anything but the Kingdom as well. We surrendered all to the Soverign Lord of the Univese! The Kingdom of God is not a democracy. It is a Monarchy of the highest order. Our King rules over all we posess. They were a gift from Him to begin with! Therefore they are His to take from us if, that is His will. (a)1 Tim 3:7 And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 2:26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will. Hoppy |
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76 | SUICIDE IS HATING GOD | Matt 28:18 | hopalong | 216098 | ||
Dear minnow572, Welcome! I am of the opinion that that Jesus is able to keep ALL that have been given Him by The Father (John 17). Hopalong |
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77 | being/knowing you are beautiful | Mark 12:31 | hopalong | 192799 | ||
Larry, You are no better or worse than anyone else. We all sin EVERY DAY! The only reason that we can live with oirselves is because we trust that Jesus bore our sins for us. and that one day, when we meet Him face to face, He will make us to be just like Himself. DO NOT look to yourself for affirmation of your salvation. Rather look to Jesus and thank Him for saving you from your sins (past, present and future. Keep the Faith, Hoppy |
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78 | proverbs 20: wine produces mockers | Mark 15:23 | hopalong | 194290 | ||
1 Tim 3:8 Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, 1 Tim 3:9 but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. Friend Lion heart, It is not my intention to be an advocate for over indugence. Rather, my desire is to warn against what could result in legalism. It is clear that Paul was warning those ,who were to select their deacons, that they not elect those who are prone to get drunk! Having been a drunk myself, I know the difference between a glass of wine with my spaghetti and a bottle of wine conumed for the sole pupose of getting loaded. You stated that a "drug is a drug", which implied that "drugs" are bad! If that is the case we should tip our hats to the Christian Sciencetists! Do you see my point? Far be it from me that I would advocate that anyone should do anything against their own conscience. But it is important to me that God's Word be rightly discerned and the fredom we have in Christ be protected. Your friend Hopalong |
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79 | proverbs 20: wine produces mockers | Mark 15:23 | hopalong | 194294 | ||
Sorry Lionheart, I'm easily confused. do you agree with the rest of my post? Hoppy |
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80 | how many of my father's hire has food to | Luke 15:11 | hopalong | 192090 | ||
Considering that we are dealing with a parable, we must be careful not to treat it as if it were an actual event. The way I see it, is that the wayward son was hungering for forgiveness and righteousness. Hoppy |
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