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61 | Fullness of Christ? | John 1:16 | Mommapbs | 181616 | ||
Is the "fullness" of Christ a reference to His divinity or His humanity or both? Please explain. | ||||||
62 | Jesus' Deity? | Rom 10:9 | Mommapbs | 178527 | ||
Can one believe that Jesus was raised from the dead and yet refuse to believe in His deity? The word for Lord here troubles me a bit - not being a greek scholar how does kurios (from kuros authority; lord, master) translate to the Godhead? |
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63 | Was the curse on the ground lifted? | Gen 8:21 | Mommapbs | 177478 | ||
At the Fall, The LORD cursed the ground.Gen 3:17 (This might be why Cain's offering was rejected, because it came from what the LORD had cursed.) Generations of sin later Lamech declared, Now he called his name Noah, saying, "This one will give us rest from our work and from the toil of our hands arising from the ground which the LORD has cursed." Gen 5:29 After the flood, the LORD responds to Noah's offering. "I will never again curse the ground on account of man, for the intent of man's heart is evil from his youth; and I will never again destroy every living thing, as I have done." Was the curse on the ground lifted? (I'm wondering about the grain offering God commanded - how this would be acceptable if the ground was cursed?) |
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64 | What cherubim looked like? | Ex 25:18 | Mommapbs | 176097 | ||
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65 | Did Moses seen God face to face? | Ex 33:20 | Mommapbs | 176079 | ||
Greetings Tim! Is there a connection with this verse and Hebrews 6:4-6? God reveals of Himself to man and once man has "seen" God as He IS (Jesus - "he who has seen Me has seen the Father", comes to mind), his response determines his destiny. I'd appreciate your comments. Blessings, mommapbs |
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66 | What cherubim looked like? | Ex 25:18 | Mommapbs | 176077 | ||
How did the Israelites know what cherubim looked like? (There are Biblical references Gen 28:12; Ex 32:1 to previous angelic appearances . . . It would be interesting to know if there were any pictorial record of these beings?)It is interesting to note that there was no record of angel worship - compare that to today. Any insight here? | ||||||
67 | Significance of steps? | Ex 20:26 | Mommapbs | 175918 | ||
I had heard that too Mark, - in the preceding verse they are warned not to use any tool on the stones of the altar. This makes me think that steps have some other significance too. Just wondering . . . Blessings, mommapbs |
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68 | Significance of steps? | Ex 20:26 | Mommapbs | 175890 | ||
How do steps expose nakedness? Why is nakedness a problem? Just wondering, might this verse be referencing Satan's desire to ascend to the place of God? (Is 14:13-14) |
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69 | Ray's Homegoing | Ps 116:15 | Mommapbs | 171414 | ||
Update for Forum Members - I just received word that former SBF member "Ray" entered the presence of the Lord April 28, 2006. His wife wrote, "I was with him all day and night, and he was peaceful and calm. My prayers have so been answered with grace and mercy; and I know that Ray is in the fullness of joy-- with all of his Questions Answered by the One in Three." I'm sure his family will appreciate our prayers at this time. In Christ, mommapbs Please leave this up for a bit so others have a chance to read about Ray. |
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70 | If we told Jesus the whole truth... | Mark 5:33 | Mommapbs | 169729 | ||
Kalos: I'm posting the short version here! C.S. Lewis said, "Put first things first and we get second things thrown in; put second things first and we lose both first and second things." Dwight Edwards (Experiencing Christ Within) puts this in very practical terms by suggesting that when we approach God as a "Fixer of life" with our needs as His prime agenda, our lives will fail to reflect His glory and we will fail to experience change and fulfillment in the deepest richest sense. He goes on to observe, "When we delight most in the spectacularness of God, when HIS glory becomes OUR highest agenda, we find a taste that thrills our souls PLUS a nonstop transformation in our lives along the way." From "Velvet Elvis" by Rob Bell: In accordance with Numbers 15:38-40, Jesus (as a Torah-observant Jewish Rabbi) would be wearing a prayer shawl. This woman, also a Jew(?) would be familiar with the prophecy of Malachi about the coming Messiah, "The sun of righteousness will rise with healing in His wings." (Mal 4:2) The word used by Malachi for wings is the same word that Numbers refers to the edge of a garment, to which the tassels where attached. So a legend grew that when Messiah appeared, there would be special healing powers in His kanaf, in the tassels of His prayer shawl. So, by this we see that this woman FIRST believed that Jesus was THE MESSIAH. But was she healed because of her belief or did God have something else in mind here? It could have remained a personal yet anonymous act but Jesus draws our attention to the healing. I notice that although she believed that Jesus was Messiah, instead of announcing it or embracing Him and acknowledging her recognition of Him, she sneaks up and grabs a piece of Him for herself. She acted upon her belief and received what she desired, healing - so perhaps the "whole truth" she told Jesus was her admission that instead of seeking Messiah first (His glory), she saw Him as a means to fix her physical need. And don't we do the same? Yet, Jesus tells her to go in peace. (Shalom is not just the absence of conflict- is the presence of the goodness of God. It is the presence of wholeness, completeness) Jesus is Shalom. May we go in peace today as well! mommapbs |
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71 | Will you pray? | Acts 2:42 | Mommapbs | 169329 | ||
Greetings Brothers and Sisters a SBF. Can we be obedient to the entire part of this verse? This is a request for prayer for Ray VanderHart, a former member. Although there was a period of controversy over some of Ray's posts, I respectfully ask that this forum put aside its differences and please pray for Ray. He is in declining health and under hospice care. I ask that you pray not only for Ray's comfort and peace but also for his dear wife Christine. Thank you. Anyone wishing to send snail mail to Ray my contact me through my personal profile. In Christ's love, mommapbs |
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72 | How is one true and one not true? | John 5:31 | Mommapbs | 165642 | ||
Hi Mark - thanks for the reply. God is truth, His word stands,amen. However, I suspect that there is something more here that I am missing. Jesus knew Who He was (is!) yet, to testify "alone" hints at Dt 17:6. So who might be considered to be the two or three witnesses to testify about Jesus? (His Diety - I'm reminded that the demons believe and tremble and also recall how He was acknowledged by the unclean spirit in Luke 4:33-34.) Blessings, mommapbs |
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73 | How is one true and one not true? | John 5:31 | Mommapbs | 165639 | ||
Could someone please explain how this verse compares to Jesus statement in John 8:14 "Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know where I come from or where I am going." How is one testimony true and the other "not true"? | ||||||
74 | Walk in the Light | 1 John 1:6 | Mommapbs | 165316 | ||
Greetings Nolan - I'm wondering if walking in the darkness is more than living contrary to the moral character of God? For example, if we believe something about ourself that God says is not so, (for example, unless I live according to the rules of God, I will not be acceptable to Him) then we live or respond according to this false belief. Isn't this walking in the darkness too? Blessings, mommapbs |
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75 | How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? | John 1:12 | Mommapbs | 164095 | ||
Jeff - We probably agreee on more things than meets the eye, but at this point I suggest that we conclude this dialog. I'm obviously not the "student" that you are but in my simple understanding I do sense God speaking to me through His word. I find it difficult to limit God to "contextual" apprehension, much to the dismay of many on this site, hence I post seldomly. Perhaps it is best, when God gives me something to ponder, that I just keep it to myself . . . In Christ, mommapbs |
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76 | How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? | John 1:12 | Mommapbs | 164093 | ||
Thank you Kalos - this has been my point - it is ALL God's work. How thankful I am that He sought me. Blessings, mommapbs |
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77 | How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? | John 1:12 | Mommapbs | 164052 | ||
According to Scripture, there is none who seeks God. Jeff, you wrote: "This is a definitive statement. Yet I don’t know of this teaching. Am I mistaken, or are you? Please consider what God says in Romans 3:10-12; Luke 19:10 Perhaps the problem we are facing has to do with semantics - how we understand words. Jesus is the Lord of the earth - He is the Master, whether we accept His Mastery is something else. |
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78 | How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? | John 1:12 | Mommapbs | 164036 | ||
Jeff, returning to my original contemplation, this is way I see it: Just as there was no room at the Inn, Jesus is not a guest. He was born into this world surrounded by His creation, not into the comforts that man had made . . . Also, regardless of whether we look at this picture from the perspective of a believer or an unbeliever, the principle is the same: Just as He stands at the door and knocks, does He do so as a Guest or as Owner of the house? According to Scripture, there is none who seeks God. All have gone their own way . . . Last I looked, one becomes a guest at the invitation of a host. Who is inviting who here??? It is God who seeks us - we are His invited but alas, not all respond to His invitation. Jesus is Master of the house; all belongs to Him and He set His house in order at the cross . . . no wonder Jesus warned us that the Kingdom of God is at hand, for indeed it is; the Judge is standing at the door and only those who have received Him will be welcomed in. All roads lead to God but only one Way leads to the Father. That Way, God in flesh appearing, was laid in a manger on a bed of straw. And that same Man was also no less God when He willingly laid Himself down on a wooden cross . . . paid the penalty for all sin and triumphed over death when He rose from an earthen grave . . . giving all other "earthen graves" the hope of redemption and new life in Him. God does all the work - He saves us not in response to us but for the sake of His name (Eze 36) Note also, "He restores my soul for HIS name's sake." It is all about God. As soon as I begin to think that it is about me in anyway, I exalt myself. (Did God really say . . .? comes to mind here.) God has given us everything we need for life and godliness, yes, He serves us. (Unless I wash you comes to mind here . . . also Jesus as "guest" at the wedding of Cana certainly did not act as a guest. He responded to the deficiency of the "host" and provided what was needed for all.) And now, all He asks is that use what He has given us to believe - for without faith it is impossible to please Him. Even the tough times, the trials the misunderstandings can be used for His glory if we would but use these as opportunitites to trust, to simply continue to believe IN HIM. Everything we do apart from this faith IN Him is for naught. Our motives can come from two sources: the natural man (the flesh) or the Holy Spirit (the new heart). Those that come from the heart of the believer will always glorify God. Apart from the working out of the Spirit, our service, even these postings, serves only self . . . a little knowledge does indeed puff up, so I'd rather not be wise in my own eyes . . . however, I do believe that God is more than able to redeem our futile efforts and direct our hearts and minds to Him. As our Master and our Host, God gives us Himself. Whatever that is to you, it is sufficient for the day. I do not challenge the Potter here. So yes, please extend to me the same courtesy, as clay in process. mommapbs |
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79 | How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? | John 1:12 | Mommapbs | 164013 | ||
Jeff: you wrote: "I'm getting close" - to what? Your views? You state: "I am wise enough to know that my views and opinions are not always right and therefore lovingly accept redirection from the Holy Spirit, the word of God, and Brother's and Sister's where I may be in error." Jeff, as your sister in the Lord I am asking you to please extend some grace to those who do not see things the way you do. mommapbs (It is interesting that you have asked only three questions in less than a year - are you really that open to another point of view?) |
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80 | How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? | John 1:12 | Mommapbs | 164008 | ||
Jeff: You asked. "He has come, and He has given His life, does He still serve you? Or is He your master and you serve Him?" Please explain how anyone serves Him apart from His enabling? John 15:5 If we focus on what we "do" for Jesus, we are focused on the wrong thing- our performance. "Be still, and know that I am God." From this point we begin to see that He does all the work; believers are but the instrument. Indeed, we have this Treasure in jars of clay. There is nothing that I can do except believe - for without faith, it is impossible to please Him. It is in Him we move and have our being . . . it's all about God. He is the Master and He serves through us. Unless God does the work, the laborers work in vain. My 2 cents. mommapbs (Btw, if one is focused on God and not self, doesn't Prov 23:7a still hold true???) |
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