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61 | tattoos and piercings of the body | Bible general Archive 1 | wdc | 12604 | ||
In verse 27 of the same chapter God also says that we "shall not shave around the sides of your head, nor shall you disfigure the edges of your beard". Do you have long hair on the side of your head and a beard? curious... |
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62 | what's the difference in these two | Matt 10:5 | wdc | 12587 | ||
I have been taught in the past that not all scripture is to be interpreted as for us today. Matthew 10:5-15 is one of those passages that is not supposed to be for us today, however v.16 is often applied to us as we go about our daily lives. The reasoning given for not applying this literally to us today is that Jesus was speaking directly to the people there with Him, v.5 and not in general. My question is why then is Matthew 28:18-20 applied literally to us today as the great commission. Jesus was only speaking to those there with Him v. 18 "And Jesus came and spoke to them..." and not generally. I am told that the phrase in v. 20 "And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." makes this passage applicable to us today, but the word "age" could mean their age and not ours. Does anyone have any input on this? later...wdc |
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63 | Could Jesus like Adam have sinned? | Phil 2:7 | wdc | 4996 | ||
Does this mean that Jesus could have sinned? If He was like Adam before the fall, then He must have had the capacity to sin if He had chosen to. In John, we read these verses. (John 5:19) Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. (John 6:38) For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. (John 5:30) I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. In these verse's, and many others, it sounds like Jesus is walking by and being lead by the Spirit just like we are, only He obeyed everytime. Some say it was not possible for Him to sin, I tend to believe that He could have, just like Adam. The Bible even likens Jesus to Adam: (1 Cor 15:45) And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. What do you think, could He have sinned or not? later...wdc |
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64 | Not preached on?? | Matt 26:13 | wdc | 4805 | ||
If I understand this verse, Jesus is saying that whenever the gospelis preached, what the woman did should also be spoken about. (Mat 26:13) Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her. Why don't we hear this story told when the gospel is preached? Why is it never mentioned in the Bible after this? later...wdc |
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65 | Jesus' name baptism? | Acts 2:38 | wdc | 4753 | ||
Hello, Here is something I posted a while back to this same question. I just thought I'd put here again. Here is my thought on this subject. It is one that I have studied because I asked the same question and got the same standard answers. In Mat. 28:19 we are told this: (Mat 28:19) Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Then in the book of Acts, we see the Apostles baptizing people and they baptize them in Jesus name and not the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost. Using the Bible as my guide and not men's opinion nor doctrine. I have come to this understanding. Jesus is the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. It was in Jesus that God revealed Himself to mankind. Hebrews says, (Heb 1:1) God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, (Heb 1:2) Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; (Heb 1:3) Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; Jesus is what we know of God. Everything we learn or understand about God we pretty much learned from or through Jesus. So I believe doing everything (Col. 3:17) in the name of Jesus is doing everything in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Remember also that John 14-16 says when He, the Spirit is come, he glorify Jesus, not God. So I see everything in Jesus bringing glory to God the Father. By the way, I believe in the trinity, but in God's wisdom, He chose to reveal Himself to us in Jesus, one man, His only begotten Son. WDC |
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66 | Jesus' name baptism? | Acts 2:38 | wdc | 4751 | ||
JVH, I just wanted to say,,,well I'm not sure how to say it. Thank you for your postings and ministry. I thank God for this forum, because it has allowed me to meet people like you and Charis, and a few others. later...wdc |
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67 | Is anything above God's name? | OT general | wdc | 4746 | ||
Thanks JVH, I like things simple also. To me, most things are black and white anyway and there is very little middle ground. Guess that's why I stay in trouble much of the time. later...wdc |
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68 | Is anything above God's name? | OT general | wdc | 4689 | ||
If you read the KJV, it says this. (Psa 138:2) I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. This is the only thing I know of that the Bible says is exalted or magnified above God's name. I would like to hear more on this if anyone has any other answers. I would also like to know why you asked this question. later...wdc |
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69 | Where is Plan of Salvation Found? | Isaiah | wdc | 4059 | ||
Hank, When I read your question, the first passage that came to mind was 1 Cor. 15:1-4. (1) Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;(2) By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.(3) For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;(4) And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Paul here sets forth clearly and concisely the gospel that he preached. If you are speaking to a group of people that are non-Christians, most likely they are un-Churched as well and not fimiliar with Church words either. That is way I like this passage. The passage also leads to good questions they may ask or that you can lead into. Why did Jesus die or how does His death affect us? What does His burial and resurrection have to do with anything? Why according to the Scriptures? Three days? I am used to these questions because I use this passage quite often in circumstances you are refering to. You can take these questions and teach the whole Bible if you have time. later...wdc |
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70 | ... | Bible general Archive 1 | wdc | 4056 | ||
In verse 31 how do you know that Jesus was speaking to all the disciples and not just Peter? Is it based on the use of "you" and "thee", or do you have some other support? later...wdc |
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71 | Can religion lure us away from God? | Matt 23:13 | wdc | 4054 | ||
Hank, The best example for religion keeping someone form intimacy with God is the Pharisees. Jesus constantly cautioned them about letting the traditions they received from their fathers keep them from the truth of God. Mt. 15:1-8 is good example. (1) Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,(2) Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. (3) But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?(4) For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.(5) But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;(6) And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.(7) Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,(8) This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. Notice in this passage also that Jesus says they have made the commandment or Word of God of none effect by their traditions. This is the only place or thing in the Bible I can find that a statement like this made about it. There is nothing that can take away the power of the Word in our lives like tradition or religion. When we follow tradition or religion, we are saying the Word is no good, we need something else. If the doctrines or traditions of our Churches are not Scriptural, they are tradition, and make the Word of God of no effect. Let us be brave and go where few will dare tread today and follow the Word instead of traditions. later...wdc |
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72 | How do we do the How? | Gal 5:16 | wdc | 4052 | ||
To walk in the Spirit simply means to be obedient to the Holy Spirit. (Rom 8:16) The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: When the Spirit tells you to do something, do it. When He says no, don't do it. How do we know when He is telling us something. A good start are the things Charis listed in his posting. We MUST mediate on the Word and fellowship with the Father every day in prayer. The Spirit will never lead us contrary to the Word and will always lead us to bring glory to the Father in all we do. As you grow in your relationship with Him, it will become easier to hear His voice and discern His leading in your life. later...wdc |
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73 | What is the Holy Spirit? | Bible general Archive 1 | wdc | 4051 | ||
Elijah, where are you getting this stuff? This is the most horrible abuse of the Holy Scripture's I may have ever heard. Please take time to pray and meditate on the Word before you answer. The Bible is very clear on Who the Holy Spirit is, John 14:17-18. (17) Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. (18) I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. The Holy Spirit is the third member of the Trinity, in other words, He is God. The angels are created beings. (Heb 1:5) For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? There is no way from the Bible that angels can be made to be equal with God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit. later...wdc |
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74 | 2 Timothy 2:23 | Gen 1:1 | wdc | 3979 | ||
Hello WtNs, Mostly the cosmos, as in why start all this in the first place. I understand the benefit of suffering, how God uses it in our lives, for example pruning (Jn. 15:1-5). If God created the world to put man here because He wanted fellowship or someone to love Him willingly, doen't this show weakness on His part and not perfection. I've always been taught that God is self-sufficent. I am not doubting God, just curious. Thanks for your reply. later...wdc |
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75 | why did God create the world | Gen 1:1 | wdc | 3911 | ||
Hey Lionstrong, Thanks for the answer. I will study on it. later...wdc |
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76 | 2 Timothy 2:23 | Gen 1:1 | wdc | 3801 | ||
Hello to everyone responding to this posting. I have gotten a lot of answers, most of them dealing with how or why there is suffering. That is not my question. I pretty much understand why there is suffering in the world and how to deal with it. My question is why did God create the world in the first place. If the standard answer (the one I get from books and those that I have asked) is right, because God wanted a people to worship Him from a willing heart, would that mean God had needs, and therefore not perfect? I mean the angels worship Him willing, some choose not to and followed Lucifer in the fall. If He created the world to show His mercy and grace, wouldn't that show a need in Him again, making Him less than perfect? These are just examples, and there may not be an answer to my question this side of heaven. It is something I thought about for a while and thought maybe someone else had to and could help me. Whatever the answer, it does not change the fact that God loves us and gave His Son so we can live in Him. And it does not change the fact that in Him, we can overcome the works of Satan in our lives. Thank you all for you answers and thoughts. later...wdc |
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77 | How long did they remain after eating. | Genesis | wdc | 2983 | ||
We don't know, the Bible does not say and gives no hint's. later...wdc |
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78 | How long did Adam and Eve live in Eden | Genesis | wdc | 2982 | ||
We don't know, the Bible does not say and gives no hints. later...wdc |
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79 | How did Noah know about clean animals? | Gen 4:5 | wdc | 2977 | ||
The Bible does not say exactly, but I think God must have told them what to sacrifice and what not to. Remember Cain's sacrifice (Gen. 4:5)that was rejected, I know there are other thoughts on this, I think I read a group of postings about this on the forum, but I am convinced that God did not except Cain's sacrifice because it was bloodless. But to answer your question, God would not ask us to do something like this and not tell us what was acceptable and what was not, so He must have told them. later...wdc |
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80 | Where is the message found? | 1 John 1:9 | wdc | 2973 | ||
Lifer, let me get in on this. I want to address two things here. First 1 Jn. 1:9. This is something all Christians should do. When we sin, it hinders our fellowship with God. The meaning of confess is to agree with God. When we confess our sins to God, we are agreeing with Him that what we did or didn't do is wrong, like He says it is, and that we now agree with Him on it. All our sin was paid for on the cross, but we still have to confess our sinfulness to Him and call upon His as Savior (Rom. 10:9-10) before we can be saved. The main problem with unconfessed sin is the consequences we face here in this life and that goes farther than lost followship, you can cut off your arm, and be forgiven for it, but you want have an arm anymore. So we confess our sin to put ourselves in agreement with God and to help us see more clearly the area's of our lives we need to work and get His help. Cmpare also the teaching of Jesus to Peter in John 13:1-15, esp. verse 10. The second is the Lord's supper or communion. I think there is a bad error in our teaching here. In the context of 1 Cor. 11, Paul is pretty much scolding them about the big parties they had turned the Lord's supper into and the factions and groups that had come out of it. Remember also the problems they had the gifts of the Spirit and spiritual pride. When he tells them they are partaking in an unworthy manner, he is not talking about that they hadn't confessed every known sin, but rather the actual way they were serving the supper. Notice verse 29: (1 Cor 11:29) "For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body." Not discerning the Lord's body. The Lord's body is one, not many groups and factions, as they had split into. Also discerning the Lord's body is understanding why He died on the cross for our sins and shed His blood. We cannot come to the Lord's table on our own merit, even if we could confess every sin we had committed since the last time we confessed to Him, and we can't, we still would not be worthy to stand before Him. But when we come to the table, understanding that the only way we are worthy is because He took our sin and imparted to us His righteousness, 2 Cor. 5:21, and He secured this for us by giving Himself on the cross, then we can partake at the table in a worthy manner. I don't see any problem with confessing any sin you know of before the Lord's supper, but do not think you are worthy because you have done so. Know that you are only worthy because Christ is in you, and you stand by His blood and His righteousness. Notice also verse 31, "For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged." How do we judge ourselves-- not worthy of what He has done. But when by faith we stand "in Him", God sees us in the righteousness of Jesus, and we are then worthy in God's eyes. So let us never be remiss in confessing our sin, 1 John 1:9, but let us never forget that we can stand before God only because of what Jesus has done for us. Hope this helps. later...wdc |
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