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61 | Need more clarification | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71798 | ||
Yes there is a literal temple in heaven "which the Lord pitched and not man" Heb. 8:1-2. Moses built the earthly temple after the "pattern" he saw in heaven Heb. 8:5. Rev. 11:19 would also seem to indicate a literal temple. I've done some research on who is heaven and have come to this conclusion: The only ones in heaven now are: 1) Enoch and Elijah - Gen. 5:24 and Heb. 11:5 show that Enoch never died. II Kings 2:1-18 records Elijah's translation. Some even went to look for his body but never found it. 2) Moses was resurrected from the grave - Deut. 34:5-7 records his death and burial. Jude 9 would seem to indicate his resurrection. 3) Some of the saints were resurrected at the same time as Jesus Matt. 27:52-53 and were led to heaven when Jesus ascended. In Eph. 4:8 the phrase "led captivity captive" actually translates literally as "led a multitude of captives" without specifying exactly how many are in this "multitude". From your posts I assume that you believe that when a saved person dies that their "soul" or "spirit" (some conscience, thinking feeling part of you) will go into heaven right away. I've done some research on this as well. First of all if there is no resurrection from the dead then there will be no one saved from the grave (I Cor. 15:12-23 - vese 23 even shows that this happens at Jesus' coming.) Please allow me to copy/paste this from some of my research: "Note that Moses appeared (with Elijah) at the mount of transfiguration. Matt. 17:3-4; Mark 9:4-5; Luke 9:30-33. There are some that contend that when you die you will receive your reward right away. If this is true then why is King David still in his grave and has not yet ascended into heaven? Acts 2:29 and 34. Paul stated he would wait until the resurrection to receive his reward of eternal life. II Tim. 4:6-8. Daniel also was told to wait in the grave until the resurrection. Dan. 12:13. Note Job 14:10-15. Remember, death is a total cessation of life, an eternal sleep until the resurrection. Job 14:12 and 19:26. Note that God’s Spirit is His breath; Job 34:14-15 and 27:3; Gen. 2:7; Ps. 104:29-30; Eccl. 12:7. Job knew that he would sleep in the grave until he was resurrected in the flesh. Job 19:26; Isa. 26:19. Read Ps. 146:4 and Eccl. 9:5,6-10. Note that Paul called death "sleep" in Acts 7:60 and so did Jesus in John 11:11-14. Many places in the Bible speak of the resurrection as an awakening out of sleep; Joel 3:9 and 12; Isa. 26:19; Dan. 12:2. Note also verse 18 in I Cor. 15:12-26. If your spirit is your breath (note the margin in James 2:26), and the word translated as "spirit" also means "breath", "wind" and "air", then what about your soul? Can a soul die? Ezek. 18:4 and 20 and Rev. 16:3. Note also that a human has no preeminence above a beast. Eccl. 3:19-21 and that the word translated "creature" in Gen. 1:20,21 and 24 is the same word that was translated as "soul" in Gen. 2:7. So it would seem that the body (dust of the earth) plus the spirit (breath of life) makes a soul (a living creature). When the spirit (or breath) leaves, the body returns to the earth (dust) and the soul (living creature) ceases to exist. During a resurrection the opposite happens, the breath (spirit) returns to the body (dust) and the soul lives again. See Ezek. 37:1-14 esp. vers. 9-14 for an excellent example of how this works. What then about the second death Rev. 20:6 and 14? If death is a sleep, don’t the wicked burn forever? Note that the burning itself is not eternal but the result of it (death and destruction) is. Dan. 12:2; Matt. 25:46 (note that death is the punishment for sin, Rom. 6:23), II Thess. 1:9. In Mal. 4:1-3 the wicked are reduced to ashes. Even Satan is brought to ashes and ceases to exist Ezek. 28:18-19. After their final destruction they die and sleep forever Jer. 51:39 and 57. Note that Sodom and Gomorrah suffered the vengeance of eternal fire Jude 7 but have been reduced to ashes II Peter 2:6 for our example. Note the literal translation of Isa. 66:24 is "their worm shall not yet die, neither shall their fire be yet quenched". That word yet implies that eventually they will die and their fire will be quenched. continued in next post... |
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62 | Why does God bet with Satan in Job? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71788 | ||
I would agree with that One. There are many instances in the Bible that have no other explanation other than that God allows certain trials to happen to us to help us to become better and stronger when it is over. If you break a leg doesn't it grow back stronger than before? Why was Jacob commanded to go into Egypt? He knew about the 400 years of slavery that would happen there yet God told him to "fear not". That God would make a great nation of his descendants in Egypt. Look what the children of Israel had to endure from the Exodus to the Promised Land. 40 years of wandering in the wilderness plus the people that they had to kick out of Palestine once they got there. There were giants in the land yet (from reading about King David and his "strong men") one man could overthrow an entire army of these giants. I can think of no other reason why God allowed the Egyptian captivity other than to make the nation of Israel a powerful group of people. I could go on and on about this LOL (like why was Satan allowed to exist in the first place other than to assist God's plan (unwittingly of course LOL) to create a race of people that, throughout eternity, would grow more and more like God and be closer to Him than any other being that God had created before could become.) There are references to "other worlds" that God created. I think in Heb. and Col. Anyway, ours is the only world that has fallen. And to survive it becomes necessary to be closer to God than any "unfallen" creature could be. Plus, knowledge is power. Before Satan no one knew what sin or evil was. Those that survive this world WILL. They have (of course) CHOSEN to reject evil, knowing it for what it is. This gives a knowledge (power) above that of any unfallen being (save for God of course). But I better stop before I ramble on too much LOL. |
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63 | Not praying for one's self? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71786 | ||
Thanks for the references One. I was mainly thinking along the lines of James 4:3 when I posted that above statement. There is a difference between asking God to "feed our greed" so to speak and asking God to help us to help others. As followers of Christ we would be remiss to NOT ask God to help us to be better disciples. If we need certain things to help us to reach others then I see nothing wrong with asking God for those things. | ||||||
64 | How do I pray for myself? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71781 | ||
Hi Hank, I was mainly thinking along the lines of selfish gain of wealth and such things like that. In the case of praying to God to help us to help others is different. Don't get me wrong now. This was a reply to Wynter's question about praying for one's self (I'm not saying she is selfish). I see nothing wrong about asking God for more money or a new car or whatever if it is asked for in the spirit and with the intent of helping others. "Lord, help me to help those in need." is one thing. "Lord, gimme, gimme, gimme." is something else. | ||||||
65 | How do I pray for myself? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71780 | ||
I would agree with that Joel, more's the pity. I don't think it should be that way though. That's why we (as christians) are constantly growing and learning. The christian life is one one constant improvement and growth (keeping in mind that all things (even our own thoughts) should be put in subjection under the will of God. | ||||||
66 | Not praying for one's self? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71777 | ||
Perhaps you misunderstood me. I didn't say it was selfish to pray for my family. I said it was selfish to pray for myself (specifically meaning praying for things or events that would just benefit me and no one else). Doesn't Paul say we should do all things to the edification of God's people (I Cor. 14:12 among others)? | ||||||
67 | Not praying for one's self? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71737 | ||
Perhaps you are right. It may be the "spirit" with which a person prays. Is it a selfish prayer ("Lord give me a new car cause I don't like my old one")? Or is it along these lines ("Lord give me a new car cause mine is undependable and I am unable to care for my family without adequate transportation")? The first is a selfish prayer for one's self. The second is for one's family. Both are asking God for a new car LOL. | ||||||
68 | Not praying for one's self? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71730 | ||
To pray for myself, for me, is an act of selfishness James 4:3. Should I ask for money or a new car or some such material goods? Or should I ask for something I already have the ability to recieve (such as Biblical knowledge)? Shouldn't the christian be more concerned with the welfare of their fellow christians above that of themselves Phil. 2:3? What kind of humility is it if one is only concerned with oneself? God will supply my needs as he sees fit. I have no need to ask Him for anything for myself. He gives me what I need to survive freely without me asking for it Matt. 6:24-34. That's how I see it. | ||||||
69 | How do I pray for myself? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71725 | ||
Perhaps you are right John. Personally I disagree though. If God hears our thoughts then every thought we think should be to His glory. Isn't that an act of worship also? | ||||||
70 | How do I pray for myself? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71723 | ||
Perhaps you are right Joel. Personally I disagree though. If God hears our thoughts then every thought we think should be to His glory. Isn't that an act of worship also? | ||||||
71 | Why does God bet with Satan in Job? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71712 | ||
Why did God ask Abraham to sacrifice his only son to Him? I don't have any specific Bible references here but think that (since God doesn't need any "proof") perhaps others in heaven do? Anybody else have any thoughts on this? It's a good quesion. | ||||||
72 | Clarification of entering the temple | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71710 | ||
I take this to be a reference to God's gift of grace. No one can enter (by faith) into the temple in heaven while the seven last plagues are happening on the earth. Gen. 6:3; Rev. 8:3-5 and 22:11-12 tell me that there comes a time when God withdraws the opportunity for repentance from humanity and then the end will come. This is a time when the wicked can no longer become saved. They are, in effect, trapped outside Noah's ark and cannot enter. God's people have been marked/sealed for their protection (Rev. 7 Ezek 9) and the wicked have been marked/sealed for their destruction (Rev. 13:11-18, 14:9-12 and 16:2). Does this help you any? | ||||||
73 | same unanswered question Jer 4:23-29 | Jer 4:23 | David_24597 | 71707 | ||
Hey Tim, read Jer. 4:23-29 and see that it refers to the destruction of mankind. Not just Judah but the WHOLE world. (Obviously not the very LAST destruction - the "second death" because God says He does not make a "full end" verse 27 but obviously He comes and destroys all the wicked at this time) Isa. chapter 24 also hints at this in verse 22. When they are gathered in the pit and shut up in the prison seems to me to refer to the grave and after many days shall they be visited would then be a resurrection. Rev. 20 speaks of a this resurrection also (the second resurrection). Why would the wicked be resurrected if they are not dead? | ||||||
74 | How do I pray for myself? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71706 | ||
Aren't we instructed to "pray without ceasing"? (I Thess. 5:17) What does Acts 6:4 mean or Eph. 6:18? Wouldn't you agree that God knows the very thoughts of our hearts? (don't know the references for that one but remember reading it somewhere - will look them up for you if you need them) Sorry I did not supply these references before. I'll remember to substantiate my responses with the Bible in the future. | ||||||
75 | famine and Judges crossreference | Ruth 1:1 | David_24597 | 71705 | ||
You're welcome. I've done a lot of research on Bible stuff myself. I enjoy studying and asking others for their opinions. And am willing to help anytime I can. Again, Your welcome. | ||||||
76 | Is Catholic considered false religion? | Matt 15:6 | David_24597 | 71704 | ||
I would agree with you. As an establishment they will never change. Neither will the majority of those in that establishment. However, maybe (just maybe) some few individuals can read these things and change. That's the only reason to show these things to them isn't it?. If just one or two individuals decides to read and obey then our work is done. Wouldn't you agree? | ||||||
77 | How do I pray for myself? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71692 | ||
Interesting question Wynter. Personally I don't think a christian should pray for themselves. On the other hand Jesus told us how to pray and included in the Lord's Prayer is "give us this day our daily bread" etc. Matt. 6:9-13 Personally I think that God knows every thought we think. This then is what I think about it. We are constantly in prayer with God. Constantly communicating to Him through every thought we think. If you want to improve yourself; just think it. God will answer you. If you want something more substantial ask for it in Jesus' name. God knows all our thoughts and desires. If your thoughts are in accord with God's will, He will answer you. It may not be today but it WILL happen. It will be in God's timetable, not yours. |
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78 | Is Catholic considered false religion? | Matt 15:6 | David_24597 | 71688 | ||
CDBJ, you can add these to those verses you got there: "Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen; that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am He: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no Saviour." Isa. 43:10-11 "Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save. Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the Lord? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me. Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength: even to Him shall men come; and all that are incensed against Him shall be ashamed. In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory." Isa. 45:20-25 I like the KJV myself. I think it is the closest to the original languages. |
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79 | same unanswered question Jer 4:23-29 | Jer 4:23 | David_24597 | 71687 | ||
First of all the "great tribulation" only lasts for a year (Isa. 34:8 and 63:4) during which time the 7 last plagues happen. Where do you get 7 years? I agree that Jesus' second coming is for all to see. There is no "pre-trib" rapture. Rev. 1:7 The "battle of Armageddon" is the sixth plague and takes place BEFORE Jeusus comes (Rev. 16:12-16). The seven last plagues ARE the "great tribulation". At the end of the great ribulation Jesus comes and takes His people off the earth (Matt. 24:31; Mark 13:27; I Thess. 4:16-18 shows "in the air"). Jesus's feet do NOT touch the earth at this time. This is when the dead in Christ rise (the beginning of the 1,000 years). The wicked are destroyed by the brightness of His coming (II Thess. 2:8) and by His fierce anger and presence (Jer. 4:26). This is symbolized in Rev. 19:11-21 and a call goes out to the birds of the air to come and feast on their dead bodies. Jer. 25:31-33 records what the birds leave behind. There is no millennial reign on the earth. Jer. 4:23-29 clearly shows the earth in a state of destruction with NO HUMAN LEFT ALIVE in it. Then comes the 1,000 years when Satan is bound on the desolate earth by this "chain" of circumstances. This bottomless pit ("abyssos" the deep) of Rev. 20 is the same as the "deep" of Gen. 1:2 and Jer. 4:23 and is symbolic of the desolate earth returned in part to a state similar to the way it was before creation. The seven last plagues and the second coming of Jesus cause this. At the end of the 1,000 years Jesus comes again and brings with Him the New Jerusalem filled with all the saved. This is when He stands on the mount of Olives and divides it in two. The New Jerusalem settles in this valley and the wicked are raised from the dead (the second resurrection - Rev. chapter 20 and Joel 3:9-21). The wicked surround the city intent on destroying it but fire comes out of heaven and burns them all up (Rev. 20 and Zech 14:4-13). They are reduced to ashes and the saved walk upon them (Mal. 4:1-3). Just like Sodom and Gomorrha suffered the vengeance of eternal fire and were reduced to ashes as an example (II Peter 2:6 and Jude 7). I've just scratched the surface here but I can't see any other way to include the prophecy of Jer. 4:23-29 and still maintain any sort of consistency with the Bible prophecies of future events. What do you think Jer. 4:23-29 means? Zech. 14:3-14; Mal. 4:1-3 and Rev. 20 are clearly not the same destruction that falls on the wicked as that in Jer. 4:23-29. Again, for the fourth time LOL What does Jer. 4:23-29 mean? |
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80 | Is Catholic considered false religion? | Matt 15:6 | David_24597 | 71681 | ||
My point exactly jl | ||||||
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