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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: stokeyhk Ordered by Date |
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61 | Predestination of each individual? | Rom 8:29 | stokeyhk | 52852 | ||
Does the Bible teach the predestination of each individual? If so, when? If not, why not? (Answers from the Bible only, please) | ||||||
62 | Who is the "Beast" in Revalation? | Revelation | stokeyhk | 51712 | ||
There are three beasts mentioned in Revelation. The one mentioned in chapter 17 is the United Nations Organization. This beast "once was [1920], and now is not [1939], and yet will come [1945], is an eighth king. He belongs to the seven [Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, Anglo-American world empires]." (Revelation 17:8, 11, 12, 13) Compare this with Revelation 13:14, 15. All these beasts refer to global political powers under the Devil's control. (See Revelation 13:1, 2, 7, 12; Daniel 7:2-8, 23; 1 John 5:19; Luke 4:5, 6) They are thrown into the "lake of fire." "The lake of fire is the second death." (Revelation 20:10, 14) Stokeyhk. |
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63 | explain gen 6:3 | Genesis | stokeyhk | 51582 | ||
No. (Genesis 5:5-32) Consider the context. Verse 2 mentions the unnatural union of rebellious angels and "daughters of men." (2 Peter 2:4, 5; Jude 6) The result? Verses 4 and 5 say: "Giants in the earth" who were "mighty men" and "men of renown." This caused 'the wickedness of man to be great in the earth.' Verse 11 says: "The earth was filled with violence." So God said: "I will destroy them with the earth." (Genesis 6:11, 13) But "Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD." (Genesis 6:8) Evidently, God was going to tolerate this situation for only 120 years longer! (Matthew 24:37-39; 2 Peter 3:5-13; Malachi 3:6a) Stokeyhk. |
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64 | Evidence of holy spirit in a Christian? | 2 Tim 1:14 | stokeyhk | 51579 | ||
What gives evidence that the holy spirit dwells in a Christian? | ||||||
65 | baptismal regeneration - true or false | NT general Archive 1 | stokeyhk | 51578 | ||
Sorry, I evidently didn't make myself clear. I should have said: "There's no record that anyone else was 'born again' by God's spirit before they were baptized." (Matthew 3:17; Mark 14:36; Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:6) Clearly, many others in the Bible received God's holy spirit before the time of John the Baptist. (Numbers 11:17; 1 Samuel 16:13; Luke 1:15) Proverbs 1:23 and Acts 5:32 are worthy of note: "Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you." 'God gives his holy spirit to them that obey him.' (King James Version) A question for you: What gives evidence that God's holy spirit dwells in a Christian? (2 Timothy 1:14) Stokeyhk. |
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66 | baptismal regeneration - true or false | NT general Archive 1 | stokeyhk | 51462 | ||
Its worth noting that the situation in Ephesus was some time after Acts 10. We do need "a proper understanding" of the situation in Acts 10. There's no record that anyone else received holy spirit before they were baptized, not even Jesus! Acts 1:8 says: "You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea [Acts 2:1-8:3] and Samaria [Acts 8:4-40], and to the ends of the earth [Acts 9:1-10:48]." (Matthew 16:19) Cornelius and "all his family were devout and God-fearing." He "prayed to God regularly." His prayers had "been recorded" before God. (Acts 10:4, Weymouth) Why only "recorded"? Because not baptized yet? Peter was being prepared for this new feature in God's purpose. He stayed in Joppa "for some time with a tanner" named Simon. He was taught by means of a vision from God; he said: "Its against our law for a Jew to associate with [an uncircumsized] Gentile or visit him." (Acts 10:28) "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation." Note verses 45 and 48. Yes, "baptized in the name of Jesus Christ." All these events clearly showed that God was now accepting Gentiles. (See Acts 11:1-18; 15:1-29) Stokeyhk. |
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67 | realm activity | 2 Cor 12:4 | stokeyhk | 51381 | ||
No. (Revelation 12:7-12) Stokeyhk |
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68 | baptismal regeneration - true or false | NT general Archive 1 | stokeyhk | 51378 | ||
Apollos "knew only the baptism of John." 'He taught about Jesus accurately in Ephesus.' Twelve men in Ephesus were baptized in "John's baptism." "They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus" and received holy spirit only afterwards! (Acts 18:24-26; 19:1-7) 1 Peter 3:21 states: 'Baptism saves you.' Its a "search for a good conscience" toward God. (TCNT) Clearly, then, the baptism must be valid and the good conscience maintained. (Matthew 3:1-8; 24:13) Stokeyhk. |
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69 | Why do you wait? | Phil 3:20 | stokeyhk | 51102 | ||
Those who have the hope of going to heaven are waiting "earnestly" for 'the transformation of their lowly bodies' to be like Jesus' glorious body. (Philippians 3:21) What body does Jesus now have? "A spiritual body." (1 Corinthians 15:42-50) When will he "change" their bodies to 'spiritual bodies'? "When he comes" and when the kingdom of God comes. (1 Corinthians 15:23, 50) Revelation 11:15-18 shows that this event would be associated with 'the nations becoming angry.' Matthew 24:7, 8 calls it 'nation rising against nation.' Acts 4:25 says: "The nations rage." These events fit the First World War onwards. (Revelation 6:2-4; 12:7-12) I'm eagerly waiting to "inherit the earth." (Matthew 5:5)Stokeyhk. |
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70 | What is Jesus' "government"? | Is 9:7 | stokeyhk | 51099 | ||
What is Jesus' "government"? | ||||||
71 | "The only true God." Who? Why? | John 17:3 | stokeyhk | 51096 | ||
What did Jesus mean when he called his Father "the only true God"? (John 17:1-3) | ||||||
72 | Why do you love him? | 1 Pet 1:8 | stokeyhk | 51095 | ||
1 Peter 1:10-12 tells us why they and we can love Jesus without seeing him. 'Through those who have declared the good news to us.' This was shown in John 1:45. Further, Jesus said: "If you love me, you will obey what I command. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love. He who does not love me will not obey my teaching." (John 14:15, 24; 15:10) |
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73 | With anger? | Bible general Archive 1 | stokeyhk | 50669 | ||
You might want to study Galatians 5:19-21 which shows that "fits of rage" are "acts of the sinful nature" and such persons "will not inherit the kingdom of God." However, Ephesians 4:26, 27, 31 tells us: "'In your anger do not sin': Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry" and "get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger." So, evidently, although you say this person is reading the Bible every day, maybe he's not reading and reflecting on these verses so as to control his angry actions! (See Psalm 106:32, 33; Genesis 4:5-8; 49:7; 34:7; 1 Timothy 3:3) stokeyhk. |
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74 | baptismal regeneration - true or false | NT general Archive 1 | stokeyhk | 50571 | ||
Dear New Creature: If you can explain what you mean by the term "baptismal regeneration," then I will provide you with the Biblical understanding that I have. Stokeyhk. |
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75 | Does God speak through our dreams? | NT general Archive 1 | stokeyhk | 50569 | ||
Jude: Consider Hebrews 1:1, 2 and 2 Timothy 3:16, 17. God doesn't speak to us by dreams anymore, only through the Bible! Stokeyhk. |
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76 | what does it mean by chosen children? | NT general Archive 1 | stokeyhk | 50566 | ||
Matthew 22:14 says: "There are many invited, but few chosen." The entire nation of Israel was invited to be "a kingdom of priests and a holy nation." (Exodus 19:5, 6) However, this depended on obedience. Jesus indicated the response to the invitation in verses 3-6. Verse 8 explains why they were not chosen: "Those invited were not worthy." (Matthew 22:3-6, 8) They were chosen according to their response to the good news. (2 Thessalonians 2:13, 14) Stokeyhk. |
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77 | How can I do Jesus will | NT general Archive 1 | stokeyhk | 50564 | ||
Macktony2000: First of all, a person can't deliver a message if he doesn't know what it is! E.g., please study the following verses: (1) Galatians 6:6 (2) Acts 18:24-26 (3) 2 Timothy 2:2 (4) 1 Timothy 2:3, 4. So, we must learn and observe Jesus teachings before we can teach others. They are contained in the Bible. Stokeyhk. |
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78 | Geneology from Ezra back to Aaron? | Bible general Archive 1 | stokeyhk | 50548 | ||
The geneology of 1 Chronicles 1-9 is the most complete in the Bible. The Azariah, Amariah, Ahitub and Zadok of verses 11 and 12 are later descendants of the same mentioned in verses 7 and 8. Ezra simply refers to selected forefathers of his to prove his credentials. He, therefore, refers to the Seraiah of 1 Ch 6:14 and the Meraioth of 1 Ch 6:7. This a shortened, or telescopic geneology to serve that purpose rather than to discuss genealogies in themselves which Ezra had already done in Chronicles. However, note Paul's counsel in 1 Timothy 1:3, 4; Galatians 3:28. The Jews' family trees were destroyed in 70 A.D., having served their purpose of identifying the Messiah. So these geneologies preserved in the Bible serve to show it to be a genuinely historical account. |
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79 | heaven now or later? | NT general Archive 1 | stokeyhk | 50539 | ||
1 Corinthians chapter 15 discusses the resurrection in detail. Verse 22 says: "In Christ all will be made alive." This shows that Jesus is the way to eternal life. Verses 23-26 show when. "Each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him." Verse 50 says: "Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God." Verse 51 says: "We shall not all sleep." So some of those who belong to Christ will sleep! However some will be "changed" in a flash "at the last trumpet." So, the questions are: (1) When does Jesus come? (2) When does the kingdom of God come? (Matthew 6:10; Acts 1:6; Luke 19:11, 12) and (3) When is the last trumpet? Well, they all refer to the same time period. Jesus is the king of God's kingdom and he blows the trumpet. (Luke 1:32, 33; 1 Thessalonians 4:16) The "sign" of Jesus' coming [Greek, parousia, meaning presence.] is found at Matthew chapters 24 and 25 among others. Verse 7 says: "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations." All these things have been happening on an unprecented scale since the outbreak of World War 1 in the year 1914. So Jesus came in 1914 and that's when the resurrection to heaven began. All faithful followers of Jesus who died before 1914 slept in death until after 1914. Those who died after 1914 received an instantaneous resurrection "in a flash." Further, the Bible shows there is more than one resurrection. Acts 24:15 says: "There will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked." Revelation 20:6 speaks about a "first resurrection" indicating another will follow as mentioned in the same chapter, verses 12-15. All of this happens after "earth and sky fled from his presence." (Revelation 20:11) However, note Revelation 21:1. |
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80 | Salvation outside of the church | Rom 10:17 | stokeyhk | 50354 | ||
See John 15:1-8. Note, particularly, verse 5 which says: "apart from [Jesus] you can do nothing at all." So we have to be part of Jesus' body or congregation. (Ephesians 3:10; 4:4-16) | ||||||
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