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61 | So if we ask questions then what? | Rom 9:15 | C.S.M. | 156676 | ||
Hi EdB, Ro 9:16 says it is "of God that shows mercy." This agrees with what God not only requires of mankind, but how he lives himself. Micah 6:8 He has showed you O man, what is good, and what does the Lord REQUIRE of you? But to do justly, to love MERCY, and to walk humbly with your God. (margin: to humble yourself to walk with your God) God doesn't require something of mankind that he does not do himself or wants mankind to do themselves. That would be confusing. We would call it hypocritical. That would be saying one thing and doing something else, God is not like that. He sets out His standards, the ones he lives by, for mankind to emulate. Therefore, because God requires man to love mercy, he loves mercy! What about humility? There are many ideas on the subject of humility, but Phil 2:8 tells us exactly what God calls humility! Obedience to obey God's word on every issue of life is what humility is, in God's sight. Jesus did it. And (Jesus) being found in fashion as a man, he HUMBLED himself (how?) and became obedient (to whom? God! Up to and including) death, even the death of the cross. That is obedience in the highest degree. Of course Jesus is the only one who could have paid the price, because he was the only obedient human that had fully obeyed God. Ro 5:19 Jesus paid it all, all to him I owe, sin had left a crimson stain, HE washed it white as snow. Thank you Lord Jesus. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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62 | What is a begotten son? | Rom 9:15 | C.S.M. | 156675 | ||
Hi deep input, Only begotten: a sole or single one..Greek.. Spoken of Isaac (which means laughter) because he was born of his wife. Ishmael was born of a bondwoman,an Egyptian servant to Sarah, not his wife, yet he had a child by her, at Sarahs request. This "only begotten" was done because of God's decree: Gen 21:12, for in Isaac shall thy seed be called. Gen 17:19 God owns all of the universe, He knew Jesus would be born in this lineage. The seed spoken of centuries before it happened, was Jesus, through Isaac, and his decendants. Gal 3:16 Cain and Able: God gave Cain opportunity to repent of his jealousy and disobedience, and he would not repent. Gen 4:6-7 Remember God was the first shedder of blood to cover sin..Gen 3:21..the animal had to be killed before it's skin could be used to make clothes. What animal was it? There is a clue in Mal 3:6 "I am the Lord I change not"..since God does not change, I believe the animal was a Lamb, without spot and blemish. Why? Because that is what Able offered to God, Gen 4:4, Because Jesus is called the Lamb of God, John 1:36, Because the animal slain to put the blood on the doorposts of the Jews in Egypt was the blood of a Lamb, which the death angel passed over when he saw....read Ex 12: I believe as the two boys Cain and Able grew up, Adam and Eve told them what happened in the Garden of Eden, what animal God used, and that God cursed the ground for their sakes..Gen 3:17.. Cain tried to offer to God, products produced from the cursed ground, showing disrespect and dishonour to God. Jacob and Esau: The first born was entitled to the birthright of his Father, which I believe was a double portion, of all his Father had. Gen 25:27-34..tells that Esau counted his birthright as though it was insignificant, useless, worthless, and sold it to Jacob for a bowl of soup, bread, and beans. He did not account God able to deliver him from starvation, or did he count God worthy. God is the one who set up the birthright, it was not a man made thing, therefore, Esau was not despising his earthly Father as much as he was despising God himself. God was not and is not angry with mankind, only they in their willful ignoring of God's instructions and then their disobedience to those instructions. Obedience is the first and last line that God requires in every area of our life, toward him. Ignorance is no excuse, or blatant disobedience when we do know the truth, is no excuse. Ro 1:19-21. It is significant, not coincedence. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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63 | Meaning of John 3 verse 8? | John 3:8 | C.S.M. | 156670 | ||
Hi Hank, No not any more than, and perhaps I misunderstood, that the suggestion was made that what was posted was cultic. I enjoy sharing the word of God, and all on the forum seem to enjoy that also, so it may be some misinterpretations of intent on both sides. I realize that he is well thought of by several of the forum participants and that is good, but I see that Doc is well able to stand for his own opinions and writings, better than most. I also suspect he is a theology professor, with loyal students, which is as it should be, but it still doesn't negate the fact that God has the final say in his word. I realize there are more than one cell in the body and all cells are supposed to work together for the good of the whole body, not for just one cell, correct? Did anyone say he should be eliminated from the body? Not from here! Could he be right? Of course! Could he be wrong? of Course! The final say comes from God, not mankind (which includes all that have ever lived, right? Except Jesus of Course.) You are loved of God, and so is all the other people who do not see the same things in the body of Christ, on the same level or with the same understanding. The major thing we agree upon is that Jesus is Lord, to the glory of God. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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64 | Meaning of John 3 verse 8? | John 3:8 | C.S.M. | 156669 | ||
Kalos, I agree. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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65 | Meaning of John 3 verse 8? | John 3:8 | C.S.M. | 156660 | ||
Hi Doc, scripture speaks for itself, being the word of God, and it is able to explain what no human can, that is the reason so much scripture is included when my post is sent. Quotes from other people or other sources may or may not be right in God's sight, which is the only sight a person should be concerned about, don't you agree? Being in the same boat as the Apostle Paul, all believers are admonished Ro 12:3 "not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith." In God's method of teaching all mankind, he has given us the ability to understand him through his word, yet each understands from a different perspective, as I Cor 12:13-27, says. All understand that the body has different parts that are not supposed to do the job of the adjoining parts, God designed it that way, on purpose, so that each part would "have the same care one for another." That denotes love beyond what each of us understand individually. Therefore, we can receive one another in this analogy of the Lord's, without being puffed up, in what each of us understand, as we have been taught of the Lord. He is very wise to teach his children not to be rejectors but be as he is, "a receiver of all those who diligently seek him." Heb 11:6 You are blessed, I am blessed, God is the King of all blessings, I endeavor to share the blessings of the Word God has trained me with, with those who can receive it in the spirit in which it is shared, by the word of God. Be blessed in greater measures than you've ever been before, God loves you. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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66 | Evidence of the Holy Spirit | John 3:8 | C.S.M. | 156656 | ||
Hi Norm, Great answer! Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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67 | Evidence of the Holy Spirit | John 3:8 | C.S.M. | 156655 | ||
Hi Pastor K, John 3:10 Jesus said, "Are you a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?" He further stated "you receive not our witness" I'm not sure where you are headed so in the context of your full question, I will share what I see scripturally. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the God head, or Trinity..I John 5:7..There are three that bear record (testimony) in heaven, the Father (God the Father). the Word (Jesus, who is God the Living Word), and the Holy Ghost (God the Holy Ghost): and these three are one. That they are one is not the question to ask, but how are they one. I've heard for years by some that God plays three different parts, or wears three different hats, in different settings but is one, suggesting that God is in essence one physical body. That is not scriptural. Jesus, our ultimate teacher and example, explained that God is not like a physical body, John 4:24, but rather, "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him MUST worship him in spirit and in truth." That one truth eliminates the theory of God doing three jobs in one physical body. The second evidence of this fact Jesus stated in John 17:11 in his prayer just before the crucifiction, "keep through thine own name those whom you have given me, (why?) that they may be ONE as we are (one)." If mankind is to be one as he and the Father are one it has to be in some other form than one physical body. Otherwise all mankind would be one big ball, with millions of heads, arms, and legs sticking out of the ball in all directions. That cannot be the oneness he was talking about if we are to be "one" as he and the Father are "one". Evidence three, Gen 2:24, When Adam stated, "a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall cleave to his wife and they shall be ONE flesh." We know the statement "one flesh" didn't mean they, each individual person, would melt together and have two heads, four arms, and four legs, but would be joined together by covenant. Each of them being single units, not melted blobs. Gen 2:23 The covenant, "Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called woman, because she was taken out of Man." God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, made the whole plan for mankind, "before" they created one grain of sand or one blade of grass. God has never had a "whoops, I didn't know that, kind of day." Gen 1:27-28, Jesus never tells mankind to do anything he does not practice himself, or that he does not want mankind to do themselves. Luke 14:28 he tells us, " which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first, and counts the cost, whether he has enough to finish it?" If he tells us to do that, we automatically know that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost, had everything planned "before" the world was even started, and they knew they had abundant supply to finish what they started, in fact more abundantly! John 10:10 God had the order of appearance arranged. The Old Testament is the Revelation of God the Father to the Israelites, and to the world system, with the promise of the Messiah to come. The New Testament, particularly the four Gospels, is Jesus, God the Son, leveling the playing field of all of mankind, eliminating the "partition", "alienation", and hopelessness of being"without God in this world" to both the Jew and Gentiles. Eph 2:11-16 and reconciled both (Jew and Gentile all of the people of the earth) to God, making "One" new man, called the church. Eph 2:18 For through him (Jesus, the baptizer in the Holy Ghost John 1:33-36)we both (Jew and Gentile) have access by one (Holy) Spirit unto (God) the Father. This is the scriptural order, ordained of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, before the foundation of the world. I trust this was what you were asking. Always In Christ, C.S.M. |
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68 | Meaning of John 3 verse 8? | John 3:8 | C.S.M. | 156654 | ||
Hi WOS, Very well said, I agree. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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69 | Meaning of John 3 verse 8? | John 3:8 | C.S.M. | 156653 | ||
Hi Doc, The Holy Spirit is the instrument of regeneration given of God through the Lord Jesus Christ I'm sure you will agree. I know that you mean well, but the scripture given did address the issue from the scriptural standpoint, not necessarily a particular persons denominational standpoint. I would add to the old adage. "A denominational text without a context of scripture is a pretext." I know you would not assume the question the Lord was asking was not looked at before an answer was given. Thanks for your thoughts on the subject though. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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70 | what is faith | Matt 1:1 | C.S.M. | 156636 | ||
continued from previous post C.S.M. To sum up, Jesus is faith because he is described as faith, Ro 9:30-33..What shall we say then? That the GENTILES which followed NOT after righteousness (God himself) have attained to righteousness (God Him self), even the righteousness (faithfulness and love) which is of faith (Jesus Himself). (31) But ISRAEL (the other part of all the people of the earth) which followed after the LAW of RIGHTEOUSNESS (God's written word), has not attained to the (obedience to) the law of righteousness (God himself). (32) why? Because they sought it not by faith (Jesus himself, he had not come to earth yet, it was not yet time), but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; (see I Peter 2:8, they didn't recognize the Messiah when he came, Jesus) (33) As it is written, Behold I (God the Father, Himself)lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believes on him (Jesus John 3:16) shall not be ashamed. (margin says: or confounded) That's how we conclude faith is a person, his name is Jesus Christ, the one on whom we must believe. How faith works, is another question. What is faith, is another question. But who is faith is vital to your understanding of all the other questions about faith. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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71 | what is faith | Matt 1:1 | C.S.M. | 156635 | ||
Hi Lombardo, Who is faith is a better place to start! To understand faith we must understand the source of all "good" things is God the Father. James 1:17. Therefore if something is good, the source of the good is God the Father. Question: is righteousness good? It comes from its source, God the Father. Question: is faith good? It comes from God the Father. Now look at Ro 9:30-33 The Gentiles, who were all the other nations except the Jews, did not follow God's righteousness, his words. They didn't even have access to God's word. God had given his word to the Jews only. God's word is his righteousness, expressed in words. It is his way of thought, word and deeds, how he conducts all of heaven, it's government, the planets, and every created thing he has made. It is his faithfulness and love toward his creation. Can you imigine, if God was not faithful and loving, what it would be like to get up and there be no sun in the sky? If he were not faithful, the sun may or may not come up, but he is faithful. You can always depend on God to do his part! He does what he does, because he doesn't just have love, he is love I John 4:8 and he doesn't just have light, he is light I John 1:5. This is God's righteousness, his faithfulness and love, that does these things. But God had his servant, Moses, write down his "law" of righteousness, his way, truth, and life (-style). Ro 9:30 called the "law of righteousness" which is the law of God himself. He is righteousness, he doesn't just have righteousness. Ro 9:31 says Israel did not attain to the law of righteousness...(they didn't obey God completely) Ro 9:32 says Why? Because they sought it not by faith, but by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling stone. Who was the stumblingstone? I Peter 2:6-8 tells us the stumblingstone is the precious one, Jesus Christ himself. He says the reason they stumbled was they stumbled at the word, BEING DISOBEDIENT; God needed one obedient man so he could build the church, or the body of Christ, the anointed ones, the believers . Eph 1:20-23... that man was Jesus Christ Phil 2:5-11...up to that time there had been no man, either Jew or Gentile that had completely obeyed God. That was all the people from Adam to Jesus in the Bible! All the people of the earth. Because Jew and Gentile made up all of the people of the earth, where was God going to get people for the building of the church? From the only source there is, Jew and Gentile, who believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and are born of the Spirit of God, into the body of Christ, named "the church" who are believers in Jesus, the stumblingstone. Ro 9:33 Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever BELIEVES ON HIM (Jesus) shall not be ashamed. Ro 9:30 Therefore, Jesus is faith! We must believe on him to be saved, he is the stumblingstone, and rock of offence. At that time no man believed on him, when he was crucified, but when he was raised from the dead, and God sent the Holy Spirit through, Jesus, the baptizer with the Holy Spirit, John 1:33, 36 then mankind was able to begin to believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of the Living God. Notice Jesus said, Luke 24:49 Behold I (Jesus) send the promise of my Father upon you: Notice who the promise is and Jesus is the one who will send the promise: John 1:33, Acts 1:5, 8 , Acts 2:4, Acts 2:33... Acts 2:33 identifies who the promise is, it is the Holy Spirit that God had told John in John 1:33, 36, that Jesus would baptize with, and this was "after" not before, Jesus was raised from the dead. Why? John 16:7 If I (Jesus) go not away, the Comforter (the Holy Spirit) will not come unto you: but if I (Jesus) depart, I (Jesus) will SEND HIM (THE HOLY SPIRIT) UNTO YOU. That agrees with John 1:33, 36 and the other scriptures. See next post continued |
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72 | Meaning of John 3 verse 8? | John 3:8 | C.S.M. | 156627 | ||
Hi Kings child, John 3:8, is speaking concerning the Spirit of God, that God would send "after" Jesus was raised from the dead. The Holy Spirit can't be seen, only his effects can be seen, such as the wind blowing the branches of a tree. We can feel the wind, we can see it's effects, but we cannot physically "see" the wind. John 1:25-36 gives the order in which God would send the Holy Spirit, by whom he would send him, and who would baptize with the HOly Spirit. John said,"God told him Jesus would be manifest to Israel" John 1:31..It was God the Father that sent John and had given him the instructions he related in this scripture. John 1:29 tells us that John said, "Behold the lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world." How did he know that? God had to have told him how to identify Jesus. How do we know? God must have told John how to identify the true Son of God, because John saw something, that God must have told him! John 1:32-33 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descend from LIKE a dove, and it stayed on him. And I knew him not (as the son of God); but he (God the Father) that sent me to baptize with water, the same (God the Father) said unto me, upon whom you shall see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which "baptizes (not with water but)with the Holy Ghost." Who was this that John saw the Holy Spirit descend upon? John 1:34, 36, I saw and bear record (testify) that this is the Son of God. looking upon Jesus as he walked , he said, Behold the Lamb of God. So Jesus was speaking of the Spirit of God in John 3:8 and continued to speak of him througout his teachings in the four gospels and demonstrate the gifts of the Spirit in his ministry through him..You may be surprised to know that Jesus said, John 4:34 "I came to do the will of him that sent me.." John 5:19 "the Son can do nothing of himself.." John 5:30 "I can of my own seld do nothing", John 6:63 "It is the spirit that quickens (makes alive); the flesh profits nothing; the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit and they are life"..John 7:16 "My doctrine is not mine, but his (God the Father) that sent me.".. John 12:50 "And I know that his commandment is life everlasting; whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me so I speak." Jesus didn't do his own will or speak his own words, he spoke what God through the Holy Spirit told him to say and do. Why? John 13:15 "I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you." Of course this is in the context of the washing of feet of the disciples, but it would also be true of everything Jesus said and did while he was with his students or disciples..How do we know? John 14:12 "I say unto you, he that BELIEVES on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do: because I go unto my Father." He didn't demonstrate these things for his benefit, but for the benefit of all believers for all time and throughout all eternity. Jesus didn't need to learn any of these things, mankind did need to learn, so he demonstrated them through his life and lifestyle, in his obedience to God and his walking in The directions of the Holy Spirit that indwelt him, just like every believer today and forever will have to walk. John 14:16 Jesus tells all believers, and those standing there with him, "I will pray (ask) the Father; and he shall give you another comforter, that he may abide with you FOREVER." Even the Spirit of truth..(the Holy Spirit)..." The Holy Spirit is our guide into all the truth as you finish reading John chapters 13: 14: 15: 16: 17:... Jesus was giving them the instructions so when he by God the Father sent the Holy Spirit, they would not be surprised, and they would accept his ministry to them as John 1:33-36 tell us. What did it say? God would send the Holy Spirit on Jesus and Jesus would (after his resurrection) baptize with the Holy Ghost, not with water as John was doing. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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73 | I Corinthians 4:7-9 | 1 Cor 4:7 | C.S.M. | 156442 | ||
Hi boopoopadoop85, Cute name... I Cor 4:6 that you might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.. This verse is the subject of the rest of the thought.. Evidently some were touting their understanding as better than those of others and Paul was bursting their bubble by telling them, you didn't get anything by yourself...God revealed it to you..so how does that make you better or more learned??? He seems to be trying to get the pride out of the people and get them to respect one another "in Christ" in such a way, they could receive the revelations from others that God was giving them. "now if you did receive it, why do you glory , as if you had not received it?" There are no eletest in the body of Christ, there are only believers, doing what God tells them to do personally. Paul in another place explains this comparing the human body to the body of Christ. I Cor 12:14-31..Everyone is not an eye, or a foot etc..leave them alone and let them do what God has designed them to do...just do your part and everything will get done! Don't worry about if they are different than you are, they're supposed to be different! A hand does not do the job of a nose, but it can touch almost every part of the body. A nose can touch some parts of the body but it can't touch as many parts as the hand etc... He finalizes with this thought however, "(31) But covet earnestly the best gifts:" What gifts was he talking about? I Cor 12:8-11 that the Holy Spirit divides as "HE WILL." kNOW that it is his will to distribute these gifts as he see's fit "to profit withal (everybody)." I Cor 12:7..He doesn't let mankind think they have a corner on any of God's gifts, he is in control of the who, what, when, how, where, and why of these things. He is wise enough to handle this, mankind isn't! I Cor 12:31 says there is "a more excellent way." that we should covet, and that is love God, self and others according to I Cor 13:4-8 because love always succeeds.... Hope this helps the understanding.. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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74 | Was Jesus a Jew? | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 156441 | ||
Hi in2Jesus, A good question to ask is, why did Jesus come to earth, and why was it necessary? In the old testament, from God's viewpoint, there were only two classes of people. Jews, or Israelites, and Gentiles, all the rest of the nations. That was 100 percent of all people of the earth. When Jesus came to earth he came to create a third class of people. Where was he going to get them since 100 per cent of the people were already viewed of God in two classes? What would be the name of these people? The first clue in scripture is I Cor 10:32...give none offence neither to the 1) Jew 2) the Gentile 3) the church... Since there had to be a new class of people seperated unto God, God would call some from the Jewish nation and some from the Gentile nations to create the third class of people, named "the church." This is also evidenced in Eph 2:11, explaining both physical and spiritual principles "gentiles, in the flesh, uncircumcision." Both spiritually and physically they had no covenant with God, they had no hope, were aliens from Israel (or sons of God), they were without God in this world.. God did something about the rebellious Jews and the "outside the loop" Gentiles, he leveled the playing field and said, "all have sinned (both Jew and Gentile) and come short of the glory (perfection) of God." Now God can have mercy on all people, both Jew and Gentile..Ro 4:8, Why would God not impute (count against mankind their sin?) Ro 5:19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one (man) shall many (of mankind) be made righteous. Jesus was that one obedient man...Phil 2:8.."And (Jesus) being found in fashion as a man, he humbled HIMSELF and became obedient unto (God, up to and including) death, even the death of the cross." So why did the Jews and Gentiles turn on Jesus? They were controlled by satan, in their thoughts, as satan had blinded all mankind for centuries concerning God and his kingdom...II Cor 4:4 the god of this world (system of thought, word and deed) has blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the gospel of Christ, ..should shine into them. Satan always gets people to turn on God and his people, have you noticed? Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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75 | Baptism | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 156242 | ||
Hi TazMan, Don't know if you are still on the forum? In case, consider the following categories: People: Matt 3:6, Mark 16:16, Luke 3:7, 12,21, Acts 2:38,41, Acts 8:36, Acts 9:18, Acts 16:15, 33, Acts 18:8, I Cor 10:2 John the Baptist: Matt 3:14, Mark 1:5,8,9, Luke 7:29-30, Acts 19:3-4 John 1:33 Jesus: Matt 3:13, 16, Matt 20:22-23, Mark 1:8, Mark 10:38-39, Luke 3:21, Luke 12:50, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4-5,8, John 1:33, Acts 2:33,John 3:21-23, John 4:1-2, Acts 19:4, Ro 6:3, I Cor 1:13-16, Gal 3:27, Acts 2:4,33,38,39, The Name of Jesus: Acts 2:38, 41, Acts 8:12, 13, Acts 19:5, Acts 22:16 The Holy Ghost: Matt 3:16, Matt 28:18-20, Mark 1:8, John 1:33,John 16:7-15, Acts 8:16, Acts 10:47-48, Acts 11:16, Acts 15:26-27, I Cor 12:13, I Cor 15:29 After you consider these and their categories, you should have a clear picture of who does what, and for what reason. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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76 | How do we fullfill the golden rule? | Matthew | C.S.M. | 156142 | ||
Mark, Thank you for your kind words. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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77 | How do we fullfill the golden rule? | Matthew | C.S.M. | 156140 | ||
Hi Brazos, Isn't the Lord good, he does all things well, and he always has his answer in his word. I sure love him, don't you? Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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78 | About the dead | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 156023 | ||
Hi Doc, Yes, I noticed that "after" I sent the follow up. I went back and posted to his note then. Maybe he is just reading, not responding? Maybe I wasted time? Nope, I enjoyed the study :) Always in Chirst, C.S.M. |
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79 | About the dead | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155925 | ||
Note: Hi James Taggart, About the dead: Psalms 115:17 We understand we are spiritual, and live in a physical (or natural) body.. This is speaking of the "children of men" (v.15). The natural body is the only thing that dies, the spirit of man lives forever. A dead body cannot praise God. The spirit of man lives forever in heaven or hell. Ecclesiastes 9:5 As you read this book, notice how many times it says, "under the sun"..This again denotes the natural, physical part of a persons being, not the spirit of man. Isaiah 26:14 Here Isaiah is speaking about the difference that is made between God's people and the wicked, those who will not "learn righteouseness" or the words of God..V.9-10 going to heaven. Revelations 14:3 This is speaking of the Jewish men, chosen from each of the twelve tribes of Israel for the last of the last days, to preach the word. V. 5 says they were without fault before the throne of God..they have to believe in Jesus, or they would not be accepted.."no man comes to the Father but by me," Jn 14:6 Jesus said,. John 3:13 Nicodemus was a "master" or teacher, yet was not understanding what Jesus was telling him about being born of the Spirit, or what most understand, being born again. Notice he said, "no man" has ascended ...again he was speaking of the natural, physical man. After Jesus rose from the dead, he walked through walls, that's not natural, and can't be done by the physical body , yet he ate natural or food like we eat while he was on earth at that time. He was in his spiritual body, which operates in both the spiritual and physical realm. Psalms 37:29 Scripture is written to be understood on many levels. Again, mankind lives on the earth, in the earth suit God gave them, called the body. Phil 2:5-8, Paul speaking about Jesus, said he was in the "form of a servant" while he was in the natural, physical body of a man. And that body was in the likeness of men...a flesh, bone, and blood body, like all mankind. Psalms 115:16 Notice he didn't give it to satan? God gave the earth to the "children of men", and the heavens belong to God! God gave mankind dominion of the earth, or rule. They are supposed to rule over satan and his co-horts. Gen 1:26 Isaiah 65:17 This is speaking about the second coming of Christ, the final defeat of satan out of the earth's realm, and God's "new heaven and earth" made for believers in Jesus Christ. Our father who art in heaven, Hallow be thy name (What name, not title) Jehovah Jireh: the Lord our Provider Jehovah Nissi: The Lord our Banner Jehovah Shaloam: The Lord our Peace Jehovah Tsidkenue: The Lord our Righteousness Jehovah Rapha: The Lord our Healer Jehovah Rohi: The Lord our Shepherd If you have a Strong's Concordance, look up all the names given for God,under Jehovah, it reveals who he is and what he has done for mankind in his name (-s). It is a revelation of God's character, nature, way, truth and life (-style). Thy kingdom come. ( Come where? ) First know what his kingdom is: Righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost Ro 14:17, It comes into our heart (or spirit) by Jesus, and is also a real kingdom, where God is now. We understand on earth is this physical world, but in another sense we are the "good ground" or earth of Matt 13:23. ( Why if we all go to heaven or hell. and also if there is a hell, how can the dead be concious of nothing at all? ) Because the dead "body" doesn't know anything at all. The spirit of mankind is what lives forever, and the body "will be" raised from the dead and made a spiritual body, when Christ Jesus comes again, after the tribulation, for all believers from Adam to the last saved person from this earth system, at his appearing. I Cor 15:51-58. Hell is a real place. Rev 21:8 Heaven is a real place. Rev 21:16-27 The spiritually dead are separated from God, that's what "dead" means, from the spiritual standpoint. That's the whole point of the judgement, to separate believers from unbelievers, and to appoint them to either heaven or hell, which they chose while on the earth. How did they choose? Ro 2:21-22. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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80 | About the dead | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155924 | ||
Hi James Taggart, About the dead: Psalms 115:17 We understand we are spiritual, and live in a physical (or natural) body.. This is speaking of the "children of men" (v.15). The natural body is the only thing that dies, the spirit of man lives forever. A dead body cannot praise God. The spirit of man lives forever in heaven or hell. Ecclesiastes 9:5 As you read this book, notice how many times it says, "under the sun"..This again denotes the natural, physical part of a persons being, not the spirit of man. Isaiah 26:14 Here Isaiah is speaking about the difference that is made between God's people and the wicked, those who will not "learn righteouseness" or the words of God..V.9-10 going to heaven. Revelations 14:3 This is speaking of the Jewish men, chosen from each of the twelve tribes of Israel for the last of the last days, to preach the word. V. 5 says they were without fault before the throne of God..they have to believe in Jesus, or they would not be accepted.."no man comes to the Father but by me," Jn 14:6 Jesus said,. John 3:13 Nicodemus was a "master" or teacher, yet was not understanding what Jesus was telling him about being born of the Spirit, or what most understand, being born again. Notice he said, "no man" has ascended ...again he was speaking of the natural, physical man. After Jesus rose from the dead, he walked through walls, that's not natural, and can't be done by the physical body , yet he ate natural or food like we eat while he was on earth at that time. He was in his spiritual body, which operates in both the spiritual and physical realm. Psalms 37:29 Scripture is written to be understood on many levels. Again, mankind lives on the earth, in the earth suit God gave them, called the body. Phil 2:5-8, Paul speaking about Jesus, said he was in the "form of a servant" while he was in the natural, physical body of a man. And that body was in the likeness of men...a flesh, bone, and blood body, like all mankind. Psalms 115:16 Notice he didn't give it to satan? God gave the earth to the "children of men", and the heavens belong to God! God gave mankind dominion of the earth, or rule. They are supposed to rule over satan and his co-horts. Gen 1:26 Isaiah 65:17 This is speaking about the second coming of Christ, the final defeat of satan out of the earth's realm, and God's "new heaven and earth" made for believers in Jesus Christ. Our father who art in heaven, Hallow be thy name (What name, not title) Jehovah Jireh: the Lord our Provider Jehovah Nissi: The Lord our Banner Jehovah Shaloam: The Lord our Peace Jehovah Tsidkenue: The Lord our Righteousness Jehovah Rapha: The Lord our Healer Jehovah Rohi: The Lord our Shepherd If you have a Strong's Concordance, look up all the names given for God,under Jehovah, it reveals who he is and what he has done for mankind in his name (-s). It is a revelation of God's character, nature, way, truth and life (-style). Thy kingdom come. ( Come where? ) First know what his kingdom is: Righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost Ro 14:17, It comes into our heart (or spirit) by Jesus, and is also a real kingdom, where God is now. We understand on earth is this physical world, but in another sense we are the "good ground" or earth of Matt 13:23. ( Why if we all go to heaven or hell. and also if there is a hell, how can the dead be concious of nothing at all? ) Because the dead "body" doesn't know anything at all. The spirit of mankind is what lives forever, and the body "will be" raised from the dead and made a spiritual body, when Christ Jesus comes again, after the tribulation, for all believers from Adam to the last saved person from this earth system, at his appearing. I Cor 15:51-58. Hell is a real place. Rev 21:8 Heaven is a real place. Rev 21:16-27 The spiritually dead are separated from God, that's what "dead" means, from the spiritual standpoint. That's the whole point of the judgement, to separate believers from unbelievers, and to appoint them to either heaven or hell, which they chose while on the earth. How did they choose? Ro 2:21-22. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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