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61 | IS there any answers out there? | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100083 | ||
[You didn't really answer my question. The Bible referred to certain people as "righteous," and then in other places say that "no one is righteous." If we assume that the Bible gives a consistent message, how can we conclude that both statements are true?] By reading the verses in context. Answer me this question: Were there the "Elect" in the Old Testament? |
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62 | IS there any answers out there? | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100085 | ||
[I'm sorry Ken but what you are saying is that salvation is possible by works of the law as well as by faith.] I didn't know that. I thought I was stating the man could always make choices on his own; a God given ability, you know. |
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63 | IS there any answers out there? | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100089 | ||
Thank you EdB. That's my heart. Jesus saves, I can't. He just said make disciples. I'm assuming He already hasum saved. That's the way I like to look at it. Of course my responsibility, as I understand it, lies in being perfect myself; that I have influence by His Holy Spirit upon me. I desire that of all who are hungering as I have. In that hungering lies salvation. Thanks again, my brother, for your kind words. I sensed something deep within you from the first. |
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64 | IS there any answers out there? | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100092 | ||
["Answer me this question: Were there the "Elect" in the Old Testament?" Yes. :)] How could there be? No salvation by the Christ; No "coming unto the Father except the Spirit draw him"...cause He hadn't been given yet. In other words there was no regeneration available so when the 'righteous' died they went and waited to be redeemed. Isn't that right? If not where'd the righteous go? If you say there was none righteous then please explain a few people to me. David, Daniel, Jeremiah...Need I go on? But then, on the other hand, if you say God chose first strictly for His good pleasure then what you are saying is God is a respector of persons. But then that's not so, correct? |
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65 | IS there any answers out there? | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100095 | ||
[You said "I thought I was stating the man could always make choices on his own; a God given ability..." 2 Tim 2:25,26 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, 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. This passage, it seems to me, is teaching that God must GRANT repentance that leads to the knowledge of the truth; that unless He does bestow the grace of repentance they will not be lead to knowledge of the truth; will not come to their senses and will remain captive to the will of the devil. Are the captives spoken of a special case, or, is Paul speaking of unregenerate mankind as a whole? I see what you asking but you want to make it a thing not of freewill but something God magically does because He picks and chooses. Fact of the matter is He picks and chooses based on our choosing. However, He knows who will before hand, That much we do know. [See Jeremiah] But He doesn't discriminate by giving one the ability to choose and not the other. That's unaffair and not of a loving Father who loves the whole world and desires none to be lost. He sets up circumstances for everyone that they may be brought to their senses by them and turn to Him. That's the way it's done. Unfortunately some choose to curse God and die. The "others" move on in Him...hopefully and become the "elect" by the great commandment and the seeking of the kingdom. Question: How does man obtain faith to be saved? |
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66 | IS there any answers out there? | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100096 | ||
[I check out what all men say concerning God's Word according to the enlightenment He has given me. The principle I hold is to trust in Him alone and place no confidence in myself.] Then perhaps you might consider being a little more generous with His word and His love to all men you deem not of the "elect". |
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67 | Who, does the Bible say, are the "elect" | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100097 | ||
[Do you agree with my definition of "elect"? If not, please provide me with your definition and which passages support it.] I agree with it, John, but your desire is to take it beyond that based or a poor, very poor interpretation which lead to all sorts of distruction. It's not unlike what a cultist might do....Anyone here got a NWT Bible? |
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68 | Who, does the Bible say, are the "elect" | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100134 | ||
Luke 14:23 (NASB-U) "And the master said to the slave, 'Go out into the highways and along the hedges, and compel them to come in, so that my house may be filled. By what means would you compel them, John? |
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69 | how can i get the powers of the holy spi | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100781 | ||
"The Holy Spirit does not give us "powers". He gives us gifts." All of the Holy Spirit is given to us as the "Unction to Function". He is the 'Linen Garment' spoken of in Esk.44.17,18. Jesus baptises with the Holy Ghost and with fire. See Acts 2. That still happens today. "The gift of discernment",...yes "the gift of understanding",...I think no. "the gift of teaching, or preaching, or encouraging, or serving...ect.....None of the these are gifts and serving is more of a fruit. "The Holy Spirit also empowers us to live for God No. That you do because you love God. The love you have for Him should be sufficient. "by guiding and teaching us what scripture says when we are reading it..... Yes. "He also give us strength to tell others about the gospel message and helps us remember the verses to share with others." Strength should be a "Wisdom" as to when to speak combine with what to say.."word of knowledge". Can you see why the baptism [per Acts 2] is so important? Nine Gifts: 1 Cor. 12:7-10 (KJV) But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. Word of wisdom Word of knowledge Faith Gifts of healing Working of miracles; Prophecy Discerning of spirits Divers kinds of tongues Interpretation of tongues: Five administrations: Apostles, Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists, Helps. Three offices; Prophet, Priest, King. Hope this has been a "Help" to you. Ken |
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70 | how can i get the powers of the holy spi | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100788 | ||
[Evangelica was more correct concerning gifts. Consider the following] Context, Steve, context. I don't believe you know how to "discern" when you read to learn what the scriptures are saying. Consequently your "wisdom" and word of "knowledge suffers. For instance: It is the Grace of God, not Graces. It is the gift from God, the Holy Spirit.. who gives gifts to men. If you wish to say being an Apostle is a gift of God you would be correct but it is an Adminstration and not a gift in the sense of the Holy Ghost who adiministers gifts to edify the Church and build one up in the Holy Ghost. Get my drift? [Romans 15:13 (ESV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.] Yes...And. The above mentions joy. What "joy" would that be, Steve? [Ephes. 3:16 (ESV) that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,] .....In your inner being. Do you know how that happens? When you see it [with your spiritual eyes] you will understand it is His power of Himself in you functioning and not power that He gives you...And no you are not made into a robot because the Spirit is always subject to the Prophet.1 Cor. 14:32 (NASB) and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets; Read 1 Corth 14.(NASB) For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God; for no one understands, but in his spirit he speaks mysteries......The One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself...." I.e., builds himself up in the Holy Ghost. It is Him in you and upon you that is the strength, not just something He gives you should you be lacking the Mind of God. [Maybe you'd like to correct me for saying Mind of God instead of Mind os Christ?] [You said: [Strength should be a "Wisdom" as to when to speak combine with what to say.."word of knowledge".] Chapter and verse? How about common sense when reading the text in context? You should know what the context is by now. I don't know anyone who needs strength to speak except the one with larengitis [sp?]. Therefore I conclude wisdom be the thing that is needed as to when we should speak the word of knowledge. |
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71 | SOMEPEOPLE SAY IT IS NECESSARY | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100789 | ||
How have you made out in your experience so far, Hiram? | ||||||
72 | how can i get the powers of the holy spi | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100794 | ||
[Steve asked you for chapter and verse. You say, 'how about common sense.' Since this is a StudyBibleForum, let's stick with chapter and verse. Do you have one to offer Steve on the subject he requested? --Hank] There is no chapter and verse many times that speak with specifics when explaining ones understanding of scripture. Most of the time it is scriptures that paint the picture and must be taken in context. Chapter and verse for what he asked is silly. How's that? She said strength...I said it should be wisdom. That's my opinion based on the scripture[s]. Now what's the need for "chapter and verse" except to be disagreeable...That's sad. And as far as me pontificating to Steve... He's presented himself to me as one who is arrogant. |
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73 | how can i get the powers of the holy spi | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100823 | ||
[Ken hepting - Steve has been a responsible user of this Forum for nearly two and a half years. He has got on well with his peers on the Forum and has earned the respect of nearly everyone on the Forum and that certainly includes me. I would suggest to you, Ken, that before you start calling people like Steve arrogant you examine closely the manner in which you have been interacting with others on the Forum. Do you understand what I'm saying? --Hank ] I understand perfectly well what you are saying but when anyone [and I don't give a hoot who it is] chooses to change my words or misrepresent what I state and then declare me to be "wrong"..."Bad theology", without a hint of kindness. ...He/She is arrogant and FULL of PRIDE. If that fits anyone here from convictions maybe they should to take note. I've done injury to no one's "Christianity" and have done my utmost to be accurate without protecting any agenda driven by dogma from the past; False teaching that enslaves and is cruel. You people seem to relish in it and then turn three shades of anger when anyone reveals it or approaches it's doorstep. There is even one individual here who asked a question and received many answers but none satisfied, ...got indignant until the right one was given and then said "That's the one I was after" or was looking for then began to praise the one who gave it [who was all wet]. So what's with that? The answer was already known by that individual and wanted it spoken by someone else? I was puzzled but now I believe a understand. Is this, a platform for pushing one's agenda or for sharing thoughts, ideas and insight from what one reads. Do you think you have all the truth...Forget it! Have you connected all the dots in the mystery of Christ and His Church? You can forget that, too. Maybe you all to grow up a little, stop your crying and see the liberty in Christ that is there for everyone who loves Him. Maybe that's the ticket..stop being superficial. With exception, I haven't heard one of you with depth of knowledge who would last ten minutes with one who does. That's sad....pitiful. Ken |
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74 | WHy four gospels not one? | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100825 | ||
All of the gospels are referred to in the OT and in Revelation. By their being mentioned as such I would think that God sought to give addition "proofs" of their inspirations. Ezekiel 1:5-10 (NASB) And within it there were figures resembling four living beings. And this was their appearance: they had human form. [6] Each of them had four faces and four wings. [7] And their legs were straight and their feet were like a calf's hoof, and they gleamed like burnished bronze. [8] Under their wings on their four sides were human hands. As for the faces and wings of the four of them, [9] their wings touched one another; their faces did not turn when they moved, each went straight forward. [10] As for the form of their faces, each had the face of a man, all four had the face of a lion on the right and the face of a bull on the left, and all four had the face of an eagle. Rev. 4:7 (NASB) And the first creature was like a lion, and the second creature like a calf, and the third creature had a face like that of a man, and the fourth creature was like a flying eagle. All of this is represented by the four gospels. |
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75 | how can i get the powers of the holy spi | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100858 | ||
[ You had said the Holy Spirit does not empower us to live. Now you admit He does but somehow does not. I don't understand.] Can you show where I wrote this? |
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76 | how can i get the powers of the holy spi | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100859 | ||
[I haven't changed your words, I've quoted them and challenged you concerning them. Also, I believe I said it was George McDonald who had bad theology.] Have you ever read him other than what I've posted? |
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77 | WHy four gospels not one? | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100860 | ||
Most theologians view this as representative of God's creation. Most!, Ed? I don't think so. Here's why.... Lion of the tribe Judah.....Matthew Ox, the servant, beast of burden....Mark Man, Jesus...Luke. Eagle, Son of God, Christ...John "Thus all of God' creation is represented by these creatures"....In this I can see where you can right, EdB. |
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78 | WHy four gospels not one? | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100861 | ||
Most theologians view this as representative of God's creation. Most!, Ed? I don't think so. Here's why.... Lion of the tribe Judah.....Matthew Ox, the servant, beast of burden....Mark Man, Jesus...Luke. Eagle, Son of God, Christ...John "Thus all of God' creation is represented by these creatures"....In this I can see where you can right, EdB. |
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79 | how can i get the powers of the holy spi | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100863 | ||
That's a nice kind...snotty response. Nice fruit. | ||||||
80 | how can i get the powers of the holy spi | NT general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 100867 | ||
[and to answer one of your other questions... the baptism of the Holy Spirit happens at conversion..when a person is saved. Everyone who is saved has the Holy Spirit as the guarantee of their salvation, the seal of God, and because we have him in us, he will be our councelor and guide in our new life in Christ as well as our scriptural teacher (this is per scripture, not my opinion, but i agree with it because it is in scripture).] A very wrong interpretation of scripture, dear "youthful" one. Please compare John 20:22 (NASB) And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. with, Acts 1:4-5 (NASB) And gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you heard of from Me; for John baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now." Remember who was He speaking to in Acts 1? Aren't these the same people He "breathed on" in John 20.22? Don't be embarassed over this. Most of the church never sees it either. |
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