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661 | Who is the subject of this verse? | Heb 4:10 | justme | 125542 | ||
DocTrinsograce: Drettings. Nice to have you in the forum. In reading your profile, I wonder where one could fine the 1689 Confession of Faith? You have peeked my interest. Thank you for the information, and filling out a profile, that really helps us know one another a little better rather than a name on a computer screen. Blessings. justme |
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662 | Saved or Not | Heb 6:6 | justme | 172136 | ||
rojedoo: Welcome to the Forum! This question is asked many times, and it's a question every believer must come to an answer that is Biblical, and they can defend. Often this question is asked by someone who wants to know how little can I do and still make it to heaven. Sometimes a person is living with sin that they do not want to give up, and seek to see if they will be rejected by Christ if they continue with this sin in their life. May I suggest you read John cahpter 10. I think this might help you. For myself I found John 10:28 very helpful. Blessings. justme |
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663 | Couple of things... | Heb 9:27 | justme | 93750 | ||
No one can argue or challeenge your experience, as you were the one who has the memory. I would say that there is a fine line in explaining these near death experiences. These experiences are abused to allow physics to tell you that you can have contact with the dear dead relatives. Crossing Over is one TV program that such an anti Christ shows off his "special abilities". This is a dangerious trend in the United States now. The Bible tells us not to even talk with such. I honestly believe what Hebrews 9:27 says. After death comes judgement. So if anyone says I was dead, and have returned from death, I would say that's incorrect, for each of has one and only one earthly death. The person was revived! Death is very misunderstood and the word dead is a lasting physical state. The Bible says satan comes as an angel of light. Is there something here that rings a fimular report that many say, they saw a peaceful bright light at the end of some tunnel? May I suggest that satan can and does give a peaceful feeling when we do evil. Why else would so many turn to sexual acts outside of marriage? It feels so right, it felt so good, is what I heard a number of people say. If sin felt bad or wrong most people would not want to sin. The important way to judge if something is true is to either find Scripture that either validates or invaladates our experiences. All other methods of attempting to make near death experiences valid are not in keeping with Scriptural backing are a waste of time, when we can be in the Word and growing in Christ. I hope this helps. I am saying that God protected you, and yes spared you, to share with others Jesus saving Grace. Blessings. justme |
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664 | Couple of things... | Heb 9:27 | justme | 93751 | ||
I just went to the website you refered me to. This is not by any means connected with Christianity. I would avoid this web site like it was an open grave. Please remember that when anyone wants to take control of your thoughts that is not at all Christian. I would imagine as you mature in Christ you will be able to spot these phoney web sites, justme |
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665 | Angel of Light? | Heb 9:27 | justme | 96822 | ||
lateecia: Thank you for taking the time to write such a long response. Having been with number of those who had long term terminal ill people until they died, I can atest to this with some practicle experience. Also my education in CPE allowed me even more time to see first hand study o NDE's. Satan was an angel and he took with hin one third of the angels with him according to Scripture. I am convienced you are quite ardent about your belief in NDE's and I would rather not argue with you on this serious subject. I have given what I believe is solid Scriptual opinion. I am more concerned is a person has genuinely been made a New Creature in Christ before death than any NDE. I think that is by far the most important aspect of death is where we spend eternity. Blessings. justme |
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666 | Where is the soul an spirit after death. | Heb 9:27 | justme | 190215 | ||
Devine914: Hebrews 9:27 says after death comes judgement. If you are a Christian you go to be with the Lord, if you rejected Christ then eterinal death and punishment was a person choice while alive. I sincerely hope you have made Christ Lord. Have you made Christ Lord of your life? justme |
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667 | How to explain seeing a ghost? | Heb 9:27 | justme | 242385 | ||
Aroundthebend: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum. I wonder if they has been involved with some activity that the Bible warns about staying away from? Demons are real and do show themselves as such things. You don't say if you family is involved with a Bible believing church or not. Has you family been taught the Bible? These are demonic things that people just laugh at and think are a fun thing, when in reality Satan is doing his best to attract people into witchcraft and games that draw people into his evil ways. I strongly suggest you talk to your pastor about this and ask him to give scriptures to encourage her about Jesus Christ and His protection and salvation that Jesus Christ offers to those who believe and become followers of Christ Jesus. I pray you will follow up on this ASAP. justme |
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668 | Is church membership required? | Heb 10:25 | justme | 50305 | ||
Dear ayfoster: Hebrews 10;25 should help clear up some of your questions. So the answer is yep. I f you belong to the Elks club unless you attend the club meetings you are not an Elk member. Get the idea? I believe you miss out for significant growth if you fail to go whenever you are able. The church I attend, Calvary Chapel does not have formal membership. But having been in churches that require membership, and members voting on every issue, I found the Pastor, Elder form of church leadership more in tune to Gods Word. That's my opinion only. Fellowship is very important, and there should be both kinds. I have not seen to many on mature christians out side of the church. There is no lone ranger christians. Hope this helps a little. agape, justme |
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669 | Why church? | Heb 10:25 | justme | 65798 | ||
Biblesearcher: Welcome to the Forum. As longas you are a part take a few minuets and fill out something about your self at the Update User Info. This ts a way you can get to know us and us you. You have been given all the verses about neglecting to assembling together. What is more important you will not grow alone. Your faith will remain as an infant, only being able to understand the "milk of the Word". Why settle for milk when prime rib is there? Once out of the habit it will take a real awakening to get you back into fellowship. Others who have been there can tell you it's like living on starvation food for the time you are out of fellowship. I know three years took their toll on me and my family a long time ago. justme |
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670 | what is the church's responsibilities t | Heb 10:25 | justme | 239226 | ||
Better question is why don't members remember they are the CHURCH? They seem to think the Pastor is the church and he does most of the work. Something is sure backwards here. The Bible says Born Again followers are the CHURCH | ||||||
671 | ministry? | Heb 13:8 | justme | 89232 | ||
4givn: Welcome to the Forum! I am glad you feel so positive about the Forum. There is a lot that goes on that very few have much of a clue about what it takes to have such a Fourm. I believe just the computed needed to have such a catalogue of keeping the all the information strieght would be a huge job. Say nothing about the progran to run a forum, must be quite costly. Somewhere you have to factor in many phone lines upkeep and reppaie and the people to host the site while its on. Maybe it would take so much time you might burry yourself and have little time for anything else. There are other forum's already, and I would think you would need to research to other Forum's to see what the need realy is. So if after all the research, you still feel inclined then maybe this would be worth looking into. Blesings to you. justme |
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672 | Confronting forgiveness | James | justme | 63993 | ||
Statrn44: Welcome to the Forum! I am glad to you have become a Christian. I hope you are in a church and have followed our Lords command to be Baptized. I am pleased that you are a brother in Christ. The most important issue is what is the Holy Spirit directing you to do? What I say really is insignificant if you feel the Spirit leading you differently. I would ask did you anything that he should forgive you for? Perhaps your anger, when you vented on the landlord was wrong? I really do not know what you wrote. I would consider, if you feel so directed, contact the landlord and set the record streight if you were unfair in your letter. You might just let it pass and continue to be friendly, and see how it goes from here on. Be wise, if this person was a problem before, has he changed to where you feel you can trust him? The Bible tells us to be wise. Pray for wisdon, in James 1:5 there it promises wisdom for those who lack wisdom. I hope you become a part of this forum and God Bless you! justme |
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673 | first new testament book and author | James | justme | 63997 | ||
Deaconjohn: Of course when we look at the New Testament Matthew is the first book we open to, I am sure that is no supprise. However, in seminary I was taught that Mark was the first book written, most likely in early 50 AD or as late as 70AD. Many Biblical schollars think Matthew and Luke used Mark as source for their books. There is stilla beliefe by some that believe a source called "Q" for Quallie, was a source that was used by all four writers of the gospels. I personally do not subscribe to that theory. Should you want to dig further into this consider going to a near by seminary or Christian bookstore that has graduate level research materials. The study is really fasinating, and who knows you might really enjoy the research. I hope this helps. justme |
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674 | drinking of wine | James 1:5 | justme | 225852 | ||
theresamac: For more than a half century I have heard that Jesus drank wine, so it's ok for me too right? Drunks frequently use this verse to justify their drinking. I personally think it's a dialogue that can go on forever. The main issue is how does this line up with pleasing the Lord in all we do? I have never met someone who said I started drinking to please the Lord and be a witness to others and be able witness to the unsaved. I think if one had tithes and has money left over and not in debtb and the family is doing fine then money should be ok to use to support a missionary or help a family in need. In my book for me to buy drink is wrong. What do you think now? justme |
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675 | Grace vs Works? | James 1:22 | justme | 242537 | ||
Welcome to The Study Bible Forum Rikbrooks. When we take the Word seriously it stirs the soul, and pricks our heart, and opens our minds. I believe that is the renewing our mind Paul refers to. In recent decades often alter calls were made and people were moved to come in mass and say a "sinners prayer". All too often nothing else was given except the assurance that a person was "saved". Sadly with the assurance that that they were saved that settled it for that person once and for all, and they returned to the lifestyle they had always been living. Those folks were led astray, and some even died in their sins and did not enter the Lords prepared place for genuine followers of Christ Jesus. This has been a travesty that even continues today. In Matthew 11:20 Jesus went into town doing miracles and preached to the people. However they did not become "followers" and they did not "repent". They did not turn in a new direction and reject their sins which required then to change. Without repentance and becoming a true follower of Jesus Christ there is no salvation. In Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus clearly said there those who will do many things in His name and yet they are not genuine born again followers of His. Furthermore Jesus said just because some call Jesus "Lord Lord" they will not enter His Kingdom. Those who do and say things about Jesus don't mean they are genuine born again repented flowerers of His. One only has to watch TV and see completely anti Biblical teaching and preaching. By some who love titles like Bishop, or the Holy Reverend so and so. How many people who were searching for Christ have been shipwrecked because of these greedy money hungry fake Christians have taken the Lords name in vain by their lies. As we grow in Christ we are being made aware of sins in our lives by the Holy Spirit. We are to confess these sins and turn away from them. One John one nine gives us assurance of being forgiven. When we allow the Holy Spirit to speak to our conscience or heart and we confess and Follow Christ we are becoming doers of the Word. Becoming a totally obedient believer of Jesus Christ is not accomplished in a ninuet or a day, but it takes our lifetime. Blessings in your walk with Jesus. justme |
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676 | Church is kidnapped to Sodom! | James 2:8 | justme | 58109 | ||
Ivory313: May I add a welcome to you from the forum. I beleive Matthew 18: 12 to 35. This is thw exact action your body should take. No Pastor or preacher is doing anything for Christ under these circumstances. i am sure there are cluture differences from your place to ours, but the principle is still the same. My heart brakes for you and those who are enduring this pain and shame. I will remember you and how you deal with Gods; wisdom in these matters. agape, justme |
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677 | You are a teacher of God's word? Does th | James 3:1 | justme | 55344 | ||
Ther Bible is Right: I will answer only for me, as that is for whom I am held accountable to God. Yes! When preparing a message, while I was a pastor, I often struggled to know the will of God in the words I was to preach. I never repeated a sermon! I liked expository preaching because I think that allows more room for the Holy Spirit to speak to hearts. Topical preaching is easier for me. I felt too much of my personal feelings and knowledge of situations in the church might be brought into the message by my own will . For me, I learned to depend on the Holy Spirit to give me direction, rather than my feelings. Yes, I had Godly fear and respect for the responsiblity I was given. I look back at some of my first sermons and see how primative a preacher I was. I did grow and feel I became more sensitive and polished. This happened by the sweat and struggling I went through preparing myself, and the sermon. In my opimion this warning includes, but is not limited preachers, but Sunday School teachers, and anyone giving counseling. agape, justme |
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678 | do teachers agree on issue of lost salva | James 3:1 | justme | 55690 | ||
Sharonaharris: Often when asked this question, I wonder why are they asking this question. Sometimes, what a person is asking is really what little is required of me to be assured I will make it to heaven. If that's the real question I would say that person has not a clue what salvation is. Hebrews 7:24 to 25. If we have made Christ our LORD (boss) of our lives we are saved completly! John 10:28 says "no one can snatch then out of my hand," Ephesians 1:13 to 14 says "you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession to the praise og His glory" I believe that if you are genuinely born again than you are sealed by Christ's Grace. I also believe that faith that faulters, has a flaw in it from the first. Many famous people have made big brazen statements of being "saved" and people put them in the line light and then they fall flat. Little Richard, famous rock and roll piano player singer is a prime example. The list is very long and sad. Did he lose his salvation? some might say yes. But I would say he was never saved at all. Paul warns us many times not to look back, and warns us not to turn back. I will say there is blackslidden, or carnal Christians. Have they lost their salvation? No, but there is discipline, Hebrews 12:3 to 12 explaines this so perfectly. Now to those who would not agree with me, and they have a genuine way to believe,(I don't agree with)but there is no reason to disfellowship with a fellow believer over this. This very topic has had many of hours spent on this subject in this forum. For more information go to the right upper side type in eternal security over the word SEARCH and you will see a lot more thoughts. agape. justme |
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679 | Is it bad to be freaky with your bf? | James 4:17 | justme | 231714 | ||
Ryo123: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum. I agree with BradK the word "freaky" does not relate to anything I know about. But here is my answer. If you have to unbutton, unzip, pull up, pull down, or touch any part of someones body...the answer is "like touching wise" NO, like no ways, nada, stop, don't, run like away from it. But your right don't get fraky until marraige, ok? Like, justme |
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680 | scripture? - the "cloak of humility" | 1 Peter | justme | 50825 | ||
Dear Stephen: Peter 5:5. There is your verse. I mean this to help you, ok? If you have a Bible, in most there is a concordance, in the back. There you look for a key word and there will be listings of words and how they are used in verses. You pick the closest one and it should work. You can buy Exhustive Concordances that have every word in the Bible! These concordances are made for the version of the Bible you use. NIV, KJV, NKJV, NASB, RSV, NRSV, and so on. Depending on where you go they cost from 20 dollars to 30 depending if you go to a discount Bible house publishers. This web site has links you can order on line for one. We have 5 in different versions and find then very helpful. This is one tool you will never regre getting I asssure you! agape, justme. |
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