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61 | Don't understand Genesis 6:1-4 | Gen 4:26 | Robert Nicholson | 37154 | ||
Greetings Misch I believe that the sons of God refer to the godly line of Seth. It would appear as the population of this line of people "who called upon the name of the Lord", that the godless line of Cain also mutiplied. It appears that this marriage between the two lines was grievous to the Lord. I do not think that these are fallen angels "who kept not their first estate (Jude 6) Angels are usually sexless in gender and marriage is unknown among them (Matt. 22.30) The sinful state of the earth of that time was very great and was destroyed by the flood except for 8 souls. Robert |
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62 | Don't understand Genesis 6:1-4 | Gen 4:26 | Robert Nicholson | 37922 | ||
Greetings Misch. I agree that gaints could be heros. I am going to paste a commentary by Jamison, Fausset, and Brown: . "the sons of God saw the daughters of men--By the former is meant the family of Seth, who were professedly religious; by the latter, the descendants of apostate Cain. Mixed marriages between parties of opposite principles and practice were necessarily sources of extensive corruption. The women, religious themselves, would as wives and mothers exert an influence fatal to the existence of religion in their household, and consequently the people of that later age sank to the lowest depravity. 4. giants--The term in Hebrew implies not so much the idea of great stature as of reckless ferocity, impious and daring characters, who spread devastation and carnage far and wide." I have noticed that the gaints of scripture are never referred to in a positive way. |
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63 | 2 people who did not experience death. | Gen 5:24 | Robert Nicholson | 84967 | ||
Greetings SandyP: The other person you are thinking about is Enoch the father of Methuselah and a descendent of Seth. In Hebrews 11:5 we read of Enoch and are given more understanding of his situation: "By faith Enoch was translated (changed) that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God." Enoch is a beautiful picture of Christians who will be alive when Christ comes, they will be changed in a moment and will not see death. It is also interesting that Enoch was translated before God judged the earth by the flood. Robert Nicholson |
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64 | Before the Flood | Gen 6:4 | Robert Nicholson | 37472 | ||
John: An interesting question. I do not believe that Adam who was made in the image of God, began as a caveman looking for fire. In fact he was given dominion over all the earth and was caregiver to God's creation. The Bible is silent as to how long Adam walked with God in innocence. Nevertheless, Adam was God's link to the human race which would develop. In light of this God taught Adam many profound things which would be passed to his people. As we approach the time of the flood we find that physically and mentally humans are gifted. Sadly, their unrepentant wickedness brought judgment on all except for 8 souls. Just a few thoughts: I am open for suggestions Robert |
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65 | Explanation of all the races? | Gen 10:32 | Robert Nicholson | 54647 | ||
msbblc: You ask difficult questions. We know that only 8 people were saved from the flood as you have rightly pointed out. "And the sons of Noah that went forth from the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japeth: and Ham is the father of Canaan" Gen. 9:18 In verse 19 we are told that from these three sons of Noah "was the whole earth overspread." Noah made a prophetic statement regarding each of his sons in Gen 9 25-27 a) The posterity of Ham through Canaan would be cursed to a servile standing in the world. b) Shem would have a special relationship with the Lord God. c) Japheth would be enlarged, I believe meaning that he would be father of many nations. In Gen. 10 we are given the generations of the sons of Noah after the flood. In Gen. 11 as you have pointed out already the tower of Babel and the dispersal of the people over the earth. From "Tegg's Essential Chronology of the Old Testament it is suggested that: Shem is the father of those in early Asia. Ham the father of the African nations. Japhet the father of the European nations. I hope this does not confuse you. Robert |
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66 | Explanation of all the races? | Gen 10:32 | Robert Nicholson | 54704 | ||
Norrie It is interesting according to Chronology in the Bible that Noah lived 350 years after the flood and died 2 years before Abraham was born. However, Shem, Noah's son lived 502 years after the flood. He knows Abraham for 150 years and Isaac for 50 years. The geneology of Jesus is traced back to King David through Joseph the husband of Mary his mother. In Matthew 1 we see the Lord Jesus as King, thus we are given the genealogy of a King. In Luke 3:23 we are given the genealogy of Jesus traced from Mary his mother back to Adam. Luke portrays the humanity of Christ as the Son of Man. At this moment I cannot give you much information on the 10 Lost Tribes except we know their names and that God has plans for them in a future day. Revelation 7: 4-8 The reason we have information today on ancient peoples is that in their times genealogy was very important. Thus, today we can find much in the Bible along with other ancient writings which is constantly being confirmed by Archaeology. For example, it is only in recent years that a dig a Haran revealed information on Terah Abraham's father thus confirming the Bible which tells us Abraham moved from Ur to Haran. I would agree with you that the Anglo Saxon people of England have not descended from the lost tribes and are in fact a Gentile nation. Regarding Joseph and Mary having other children: There is not much written on this and I do not know of any genealogy on them. The important thing to remember is that in Genesis 3:15 after humans became sinners by disobedience, God promised them a redeemer who would come via the seed of the woman. As we look at the genealogy of Mary we see the grace of God as down through the ages he chooses those who would bring this promise to fulfilment. We thank God that "when the fulness of time was come, God sent forth his son..."(Galations 4:4) God bless Robert |
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67 | Explanation of all the races? | Gen 10:32 | Robert Nicholson | 54730 | ||
Jeshuafreak: Thank you. I agree that today according to Romans 3 there is no difference before God. That "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" v.23. I will check you posts. Robert |
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68 | Did God actually die on the cross? | Gen 22:8 | Robert Nicholson | 66369 | ||
Dalida: I know it may sound like a play on words, but the truth is Christ died upon the cross in obedience to God. God is eternal, death has no claim upon him; that is why he had to send his Son who was made in the likeness of men. In Gen.22:8 God did provide a lamb for the burnt offering and that was his own son. "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all" Romans 8:32 We read "that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world." 1 John 4:14 Jesus was pointed out by John the baptist "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world" John 1:29 The Lord Jesus Christ is truly a man who lived on this earth, suffered and died on the cross, was buried, and rose again on the 3rd day and is seated on the right hand of God. He is truly God manifest in the flesh. In Isaiah we read "It pleased the Lord (Jehovah) to bruise him" It was Christ who died for our sins 1 Cor. 15 The topic of the Godhead or the Trinity is very difficult to understand, that we have one God who is seen as three persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. I believe it is incorrect to say God died. When Christ died upon the cross God laid on him the iniquity of us all and was totally satisfied in the sacrifice of his Son in that he raised him again the third day. Robert |
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69 | self examination | Gen 22:14 | Robert Nicholson | 32294 | ||
SP31 The Lord Jesus told his diciples in discussion of temporal verses spiritual things "Seek you first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. Luke 12:31 The Lord would like us to set priorities in our lives which would put him first. He will provide all our needs and not necessarily our wants. When God's people ask for something, God always answers their prayer in one of three ways. 1. yes 2. no or 3. wait. I believe every exercised Christian will always look for purpose in the things which happen in our lives. Sometimes, it would appear that the Lord has forgotten us and yet he allows us to go through trials that we might grow and become more dependent on him. I think that in your note you mention "listen and act on God's Word". Indeed, if we want to know his will in our lives we must be prepared to do so. " Godliness with contentment is great gain" 1 Tim. 6:6 What exactly do you mean by self examination ? Peace in our Lord Robert |
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70 | The Father of the Faith Wept. | Gen 23:2 | Robert Nicholson | 48562 | ||
Lionstrong: I agree. Knowing that a loved one is absent from the body and present with the Lord does not remove the sense of loss and grief for those left behind. According to 1 Cor. 15 it will be not until Christ comes and we shall be changed that the saying will come to pass "death is swallowed up of victory" 1 Cor. 15:54 We read in John 11:35 "Jesus wept." He wept for those who mourned the loss of a loved one, even though he knew that he would raise Lazarus from the dead. Is it not amazing that the eternal creator and sustainer of all things: wept? Robert |
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71 | an egyptian king had arisen | Exodus | Robert Nicholson | 36169 | ||
Dear Lovetopraisehim At the end of Genesis we read about the last days of Joseph. He was raised up of God to deliver both his own people in addition to being a blessing to Eygpt. In Exodus 1:8 "Now there arose a King who knew not Joseph" He was wary of the prosperity and posterity of the children of Israel and developed a plan which would put them into bondage. This bondage was increased, but instead of bringing them under control, it seemed that the more they were persecuted the greater their blessing. The King then ordered the midwives to kill the sons which would be born to Israel. However, we find that God was in control and used the King's daughter to save the one he would eventually use in the deliverance of his people from Eygpts bondage. In fact God prepared him as he was educated in the Eygptian culture. We read that Moses made a choice "choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season" (Hebrews 11:25) Moses murdered a Eygption and had to flee for his life into the desert where be became a shepherd. It was there that God called him from the burning bush. It was at this holy place that Moses met "I AM" for the first time. The conditions which the children of Israel found themselves in when Moses was called is found in God's words to Moses "I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Eygpt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; I know their sorrows"(Exodus 3:7) Peace Robert |
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72 | Praise the Lord! | Exodus | Robert Nicholson | 68014 | ||
tremere: There are two aspects of the church under the New Covenant in Christ. The scripture refers to the church which is his body and the local church which is generally referred to as the church of God. In 1 Cor.12 we read about the church which is his body. In verse 13 "For by one Spirit we are baptised into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have all made to drink of that one Spirit" Each person who has trusted Christ is baptised by the Holy Spirit into the one body. As we find between verses 14-26 the church which is his body is made up of many members with Christ as the head. The members are unique in their place and are equal regardless of their place. In verse 27 "Now you are the body of Christ, and members in particular" This spiritual church is made up of all believers from Pentecost onwards. There are no counterfeits in this church. Under the New Covenant Christ has entered into the holiest of all, "into heaven" to appear in the presence of God for us. He is our great high Priest and Mediator. As members in the church which is his body we have access into the very presence of God through the precious blood of Christ. The local aspect refers to professing believers who are "called out" ( this means church) to the Name of Christ alone. The members of this church are from a particular geographical location. Within this church there is failure and even those who profess to be Christs' and are not. Peace in his Name Robert |
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73 | Praise the Lord! | Exodus | Robert Nicholson | 68027 | ||
Tremere: I agree that there is nothing in the Bible which supports the idea that going to church makes you a Christian. That is the wonderful thing with God's way of salvation through Christ is that it is very personal and that we can have a personal relationship with God with joining some organized system. Christian fellowship is important however, and God delights in the praises of his gathered people. In the New Testament the local church of God consisted of born again Christians who met together on a regular basis. In Acts. 2:42 "they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship and in breaking of bread and in prayers. In these early days the church was guided by elders who were to lead by example, to feed the flock of God and to watch for their well being. Christ was the gathering center and the Holy Spirit the divine teacher. Much of oganized religion (and I am not church bashing) is set up by man and does not reflect what God intended. As an individual Christian we are God's seven days per week, 24 hours per day, he wants our life, our all to be lived to his honor and glory. If we gather in a place where God's name and word is honored, as an individual we have the support and fellowship of other believers. In addition, as a group we have the privilege of bringing glory and honor to God when we follow the command of the Lord Jesus by remembering him in the Lord's supper. In Hebrews 10:25 we exhorted "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching" One day the church which is his body will be gathered around his throne and we will sing unto that One who is worthy! Praise his name! Just a few more thoughts Robert |
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74 | John8:24 and John8:57-58 | Ex 3:14 | Robert Nicholson | 69018 | ||
Excellent note brother Norrie: "I Am." a short sentence and yet such a profound statement. It reminds me of Gen. 1:1 "In the beginning God" All else pales to these statements. We stand in awe as we realize that "I Am" as sense of being which is eternal. God's view on things is eternal. He is not limited by finite time or space. He is from eternity to eternity "the holy one who inhabiteth eternity". And as you have rightly pointed out Jesus used this statement so many time "I am" and would connect it to different metaphors to try and give us an understand of who he is. For people who say that Jesus never claimed to be God, they must be aware of the number of times he claimed this title which is his alone "I Am" The most amazing part of this truth is that this precious one, co-equal, co-existant and co-eternal with God is our Saviour. Praise his precious name. God bless you Robert |
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75 | What did the visible manifestations repr | Ex 14:19 | Robert Nicholson | 30209 | ||
I believe the Angel of the Lord and the cloud are one. The cloud was a sign of wrath (darkness) to the Egyptians and a sign of favor (light) to Israel. In the context it was God's way of protecting those he had redeemed from the salvery of Egypt. Robert |
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76 | why pomegranates | Ex 28:35 | Robert Nicholson | 64645 | ||
Pheobe1: We know that the garmets of the hight priest were given in exact detail from God and that they are types of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Exodus 28:31-35 we have a description of the robe of the ephod. It is a seamless robe of blue and around the skirt there are pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet. As brother Scribe has pointed out the pomegranate speaks of fuirtfulness and the golden bells which would ring as the priest moved toward the holiest of all speaks of testimony. The promegranates: blue, purple and scarlet: Blue would remind us of heaven from whence Christ came and now is seated at the right hand of God as our high priest forever. Purple: is the color of royalty again reminding us of Christ our King. Scarlet: speaks of redemption. Our sins were as scarlet and Christ shed his blood to redeem us and cleanse us from our sins. Why Pomegranates? I will give you a dictionary definition "pomegranate--When cut, it displays in rows seeds pellucid, like crystal, tinged with red. Her modesty is not on the surface, but within, which Jesus Christ can see into" Think of the inner beauty! Does this not remind us of Christ who outwardly "there is no beauty that we should desire him" Isaiah 53:2b In Song of Solomon 4:13 Pomegranates are associated with pleasant fruit: Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits: camphire, with spikenard," In Song of Solomon 6:11 and 7:12 the pomegranates plants are budding. This is a sign of growth and future fruit. These are just a few thoughts. Robert |
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77 | I THOUHGT YOUR NOT TO EAT PORK | Lev 11:7 | Robert Nicholson | 54612 | ||
Mercie: In Leviticus 11 the Lord outlined dietary rules for his people under the law. Robert |
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78 | Why didn't Moses enter the Promised Land | Num 20:12 | Robert Nicholson | 66857 | ||
Controling: In Numbers 20: 7-11 Moses was asked by the Lord to speak to the rock before the people and was promised that water would flow. Instead, of speaking to the rock as the Lord had commanded, he railed on the people saying "hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of the rock? And Moses lifed up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice..." The water poured forth. In verse 12 "But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, " Because you have not believed Me, to treat Me as holy in the sight of the sons of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them." Moses unbelief is shown by his disobedience to do what God had told him. Moses confirms this in Deut.1:37, Deut.3: 26, 27 |
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79 | Why didn't Moses enter the Promised Land | Num 20:12 | Robert Nicholson | 66916 | ||
Dear brother charis: What a difference it would have made if Moses had obeyed the Lord. His disobedience had a two fold consequence. He disqualified himself from entering the promised land and instead of believing God and allowing the people to see that God would provide water from the rock from Moses speaking to it, instead Moses put himself in angry control and beat the rock. The water flowed and the people were blessed, but they were given a wrong impression of the source. Would this not remind us of service for the Lord in our own lives? That we should check our motives and give God the glory for the great things he will do through us? It is possible for one to spread God's word in a way which brings self glory. God will bless his word and yet the person who reflects glory on himself will suffer loss. I was looking at Deut. 34: 1-8 Although Moses would not enter into the land, we see that God still calls him "Moses the servant of the Lord" V.5 The showed him the land from the top of the mountain and although he was healthy, he died and the Lord buried him. Moses did not enter into what could have been his, yet the Lord was with him and looked after him when he died. This reminds me of 1 Cor. 4:5 Paul is speaking of the judgment of those who belong to Christ and although we may have not entered into what could have been ours, we read "then shall every man have praise of God". These are just a few thoughts I have enjoyed while thinking of Moses the servant of the Lord. Your brother in Christ Robert |
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80 | Why didn't Moses enter the Promised Land | Num 20:12 | Robert Nicholson | 66929 | ||
Dear brother Ray: Thank you for your thoughts. In the first instance of the people needing water in the wilderness of Sin in Exodus 17 Moses is instructed "thou shalt smite the rock and there shall be water out of it" v. 6 I see the rock as a picture of Christ who was "stricken, smitten of God and afflicted. In the second instance in Numbers 20:8 he is instructed to speak to the rock. Would you see this as a picture of our dependance upon God for an abundant supply to meet our spiritual needs in our experience after we are saved? You have referred to John 7:38 In verse 37 we find that Jesus is the source for a thirsty soul and he appeals to "any man" "He that believeth on me" the moment we rest in him by faith, we will receive satisfaction which will quench and satisfy us forever. "out of his belly (heart) shall flow rivers of living water" v. 38 In v. 39 we are told he is speaking "of the Spirit which they that believe on him should receive..." I have wondered about using the promised land as a type or picture of heaven. However, we know that many of the Old Testament types and shadows were exactly that and provides us though sometimes "through a glass darkly" an understanding of the real. I believe that we can conclude that Moses is a righteous man as he is listed with the hero's of faith in Heb. 11. In fact in v. 23-28 we see the stages of his life and that "By faith" and "through faith" he stepped out on God's word. As I mentioned in Deut. 34 he is given high commendation "So Moses the servant of the Lord died..." Just a few thoughts Robert |
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