Results 721 - 740 of 979
|
||||||
Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: CDBJ Ordered by Verse |
||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
721 | Why baptize Jesus? | Mark 1:9 | CDBJ | 168155 | ||
Hi imforgiven and welcome to the forum. With regards to the last part of your question about Jesus, "He and the Holy Spirit are one, right"? The answer to your question is both yes and no. God is one and Jesus and the Holy Spirit, as well as the father are God; one god three persons. Jesus is a distinct personality as are the other two members of the God Head; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God is one in essence, but there are three personalities that share all of exact same essence that we know as God. i.e. One God, in essence, but three distinct personalities that function differently. Now I suppose you are thoroughly confused? Have a great day, CDBJ |
||||||
722 | What animals are okay to eat? | Mark 7:15 | CDBJ | 61162 | ||
One is not under the law of the Old Testament if they put their trust in the finished work of Jesus and what He did for them on the cross. 1 Tim. 4:1-6 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; [2] Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; [3] Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. [4] For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: [5] For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. [6] If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. |
||||||
723 | Luke 5:41 - Demons - Follow-Up ? | Mark 8:27 | CDBJ | 220473 | ||
Hi Aileen, When you are answering someone, don't click the question section, that way it won't show up on the forum as a question CDBJ |
||||||
724 | How do you just let GOD? | Mark 9:24 | CDBJ | 164789 | ||
Greetings needinghim, The answer to your question, for starters, is found in I John 1:9. I think everything that you have mentioned in your post should be directed towards the Lord, tell Him! 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. You not only have to believe in God but you have to believe God, i.e. what He tells you in His Word. Start with a rigorous schedule of reading God’s Word, and I would suggest that you begin in the gospel of John and read through Revelation. Before reading each time you must exercise I John 1:9, plus ask God to give you wisdom and tell Him that you want His will for your life. Let Him do the leading; things will start to happen and before long, with the knowledge of His word, the Bible, you will be where He wants you. God knew in eternity past that you were going to fall on your face and He made provision for you and your problem even before you were born but you “must admit to Him” your condition and own up to it. STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!!!! Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Where there is life there is hope and the Lord isn’t through with you yet or you wouldn’t be here and you will recover the wiser for it! Have a great day, CDBJ |
||||||
725 | suffer not little children | Mark 10:14 | CDBJ | 86836 | ||
I think the answer to your question is in Mark 10:14 Mark 10:14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
||||||
726 | What is the purpose ? | Mark 10:15 | CDBJ | 209749 | ||
Greetings, You post is one that doesn’t figure out properly. All “real believers” of today, and or any day have already been born again or they wouldn’t be “real believers”! One who isn’t born again is doomed to an eternal lake of fire. John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:5 Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. John 3:36 He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." 1 John 5:10-13 He who believes in the Son of God has the witness in himself; he who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed the testimony that God has given of His Son. 11And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. Have a great day, CDBJ |
||||||
727 | Where are the houses Jesus promised? | Mark 10:30 | CDBJ | 96711 | ||
I believe that what Jesus was trying to say was more for emphasis as an idiom then an actual situation. For people to forsake all in order to believe and follow Christ carries the connotation of loosing everything, this is the keynote when it comes to faith in Christ. Jesus was trying to emphasize that your Heavenly Father is able to supply all of your needs, and then some, but we must make the cut and completely trust in Him. A lot of people aren’t willing to do this, even with emphasis on denominational ties and as a result they will never experience the true blessings of God that He intended for them, even though there are still persecutions on this side of the grave with promise of a better life to come! Just like the old song goes, “I surrender all, I surrender all, sin has left it’s crimson stain, He’s washed it white as snow”. Matthew 6:26-33 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Ephes. 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 2 Tim. 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Have a great day, CDBJ |
||||||
728 | What did the disciples understand? | Mark 10:30 | CDBJ | 96736 | ||
Don’t be surprised, I’m not a bleeding heart or a little mister goody two shoes. I am a realistic right winged conservative and not politically correct. I think Jesus Christ is the only way to get to heaven and if anyone doesn’t believe in Him and trust in what He did for them they will go to hell no if ands or buts! John 14:6 I would, however, certainly consider sharing Christ with all! Even if I gave every cent I have to the poor and they didn’t understand the message of Christ and what he has done for them, it won’t help them one bit, they would end up just like the fellow that had many possessions, his eyes were on the wrong thing. There is such a thing as giving too much to the wrong people! Some people have to learn to stand on their own two feet. End of soap box! All Scripture has a primary interoperation and most have a practical application, take your pick! I thought that you wanted me to keep it in context! The issue isn’t sharing but faith in Christ and the things that hinder faith in Christ! It would be no big deal for God to give every believer millions of dollars, if we had the capacity for it. But most would only end up worse off in this life then they were before they got the wealth. Many would say, “so long God I will see you in eternity!” Mark 10:17-27 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 20And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. 21Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. 22And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. 23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? 27And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. I try to spend my time winning the opportunity to share the message about Jesus Christ and what he has done for those that are willing to put their faith in him! If you want to share something else please feel free to do so you have my blessings! Many of the organizations that started out helping others did so for the shear purpose of share the message of the gospel of Christ; now they have turned into nothing more then a service organization, with very little of the gospel message going out! Notice I didn’t say all! Have a nice day, CDBJ |
||||||
729 | What is the gender of angles? | Mark 16:5 | CDBJ | 78277 | ||
Check out the following it is a good study on angels. http://www.bible.org/docs/theology/theology.htm Then click on this subject. Angelology (Angels, Ministering Spirits) · Angelology: The Doctrine of Angels · Angels, God's Ministering Spirits Some good studies here, CDBJ |
||||||
730 | Children/Baby baptism Scripture? | Mark 16:16 | CDBJ | 46303 | ||
Hello speshul, and welcome to the forum. I like the way you worded your question, it shows that you are looking for truth and not fiction, when you said that you were looking for answers in Scripture. There are some on this forum that are pushing their denominational beliefs rather then the facts of the Word of God, the reason being that they put them both on the same par, even if God's Word is contrary to their denominational teaching. Infant baptism is impossible if you consider what has been spoken as truth in the Bible: the reason being that an infant or babies don't have the ability to reason and figure thing out. Just by using one situation that took place in the Bible should convince you of what the prerequisite for baptism is and that it is impossible for a baby to do. Acts 8:26-35 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, 28Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. 29Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. 30And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? 31And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. 32The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: 33In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. 34And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? 35Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; (what doth hinder me to be baptized?) 37And Philip said, (If thou) (believest with all thine heart,) (thou mayest.) And he answered and said, (I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.) Verse 36 says that there is a hindrance or a reason for not being baptized. Verse 37 tells us that the reason for not being baptized would be that of not believing in the message that was presented, about the person of Jesus, as being the very Son of God. The one who was being talked to said that he believe the message so as a result we have the action that takes place in the next verse. Acts 8:38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. As you can see from Scripture a baby doesn't have the ability to reason or believe about the message of salvation through Christ. I hope this clears this up for you. CDBJ |
||||||
731 | Isn't baptism needed for salvation? | Mark 16:16 | CDBJ | 111124 | ||
This has been discussed many times on this forum but for sake of conversation, since you are new, I will present my comments and belief. Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. The “baptized” in this verse is an automatic function of the work of the Holy Spirit upon the one who has believed in the work of Jesus Christ. Ephes. 1:12-13 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise, Notice in the following verse, John is speaking to believers as well as unbelievers and he tells the crowed that Christ is going to baptize them all, by one means or another. If the receive the one you won’t receive the other. Both of these baptisms are dry, no water involved like John’s, and they are both real and not a ritual. John was actually showing the difference between the ritual and the reality. All believers receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit at the point of trusting in the finish work of Jesus Christ. All “unbelievers” will receive a baptism of fire. Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Rev. 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. 1 John 5:10-13 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. Notice no mention of water baptism here because the action is all carried out by function of God at the point of believing in Jesus. Anything that we try to do to improve on God’s perfect plan of salvation for mankind only muddies up the water. God is perfect and His plan is perfect and that plan resides in the person of God's Son! Jesus is enough anything outside of of faith in Christ is works and not total faith in Christ, what ever the human function might be! Have a great day, CDBJ |
||||||
732 | Acts 8, has real water baptism, why? | Mark 16:16 | CDBJ | 111185 | ||
It is water in the verse that you referred to, I didn’t say that it wasn’t; but where did it say water in MK 16:16, the verse in question? I think you are missing my point. I’m not an opponent of water baptism, by any stretch of the imagination. The day that I was baptized was a very joyful exciting time of obedience for me, and it followed my faith and trust in Jesus which brought salvation. Water baptism was the second time that I was baptized after my being baptized by the Holy Spirit whom sealed my salvation in the first place immediately after I believed in Jesus as the Son of God who redeemed me. Ephes. 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise, The Holy Spirit himself was the seal. CDBJ |
||||||
733 | Take it Literal | Mark 16:18 | CDBJ | 190247 | ||
Hello Zoe, I am having a bit of a problem with a portion of your post namely the following. You suggest: “I have no doubt of the allegorical representations contained in the Bible, but I strongly believe that faith is the binding principal concerning the integrity of the scriptures.” Man’s faith in scripture has nothing to do with the integrity of God’s Word. The integrity is in place because of the fact that ALL scripture is God inspired. The writing of God’s Word is truth not because anyone has faith in it. Whether one believes it or not doesn’t change a thing with God’s written word; He is Sovereign and what He says is truth, i.e. The Bible. 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: CDBJ |
||||||
734 | Interpret vereses 21-27 in Luke | Luke | CDBJ | 158864 | ||
Greetings Maria1 and welcome to the forum, You mentioned Luke and verses 21-27 but you neglected to list which chapter. CDBJ |
||||||
735 | chapter 19 | Luke | CDBJ | 158880 | ||
Greetings Marie1, Let’s see if we can’t get all of our ducks in a row on your question. You say its Luke chapter 19 but, being older then dirt, now I don’t remember the verses that you wanted in chapter 19. --- DA I guess I could do some searching back through the forum but I am old and lazy so help me out a little. Try the following, When you receive a response from the Bible forum that someone has answered your question just scroll down on your e-mail and you will find a section that says: Please click here to view the reply, or go to the following link: Just click on the (click here, that’s colored blue) and it will revert back to everything that you posted in your original question so we will all be on the same page and all the ducks will be in a row. I sure hope this helps and you have a great day, CDBJ P.S. If I can figure this stuff out anybody can, don’t give up! |
||||||
736 | explanation of Luke 19: 11-27 | Luke | CDBJ | 158941 | ||
Hi Marie1, Do you want my rendition in a nut shell or the long drawn out version? We must remember it is a parable. i.e. A short, simple story, usually of an occurrence of a familiar kind, from which a moral or religious lesson may be drawn. Here is the reason behind the story in Luke 19:11-27 Luke 19:11 Now as they heard these things, He spoke another parable, because He was near Jerusalem and because they thought the kingdom of God would appear immediately. Notice the two “because” in the verse; one is due to a geographical location and the other was due to His disciple’s sudden great expectations of the kingdom beginning soon. CDBJ |
||||||
737 | Whst should we do to protect ourselves? | Luke | CDBJ | 242743 | ||
Greetings, Luke 22:36 (NASB) 36 And He said to them, "But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one. Today this would be construed as the best weapon for self defense, and that would be a handgun, concealed, and with the full knowledge of how to use it proficiently along with the proper CCW license and common knowledge of observation, i.e. cover your sixes. We are living in strange times to say the least; if these aren’t the last days they aren’t too far in the future. He who has an ear let him hear! Have a great day, CDBJ P.S. Check the history of what was known as the Moravian Indians in Ohio. They didn’t even try to defend them selves, being Christians, and as a result it put the message of salvation, i.e. The Gospel back numerous years before any Native Americans would have anything to do with it! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnadenhutten_massacre |
||||||
738 | what book in the bible is this in? | Luke 1:1 | CDBJ | 238686 | ||
That book would be the book of Luke. CDBJ |
||||||
739 | various beliefs | Luke 1:28 | CDBJ | 119713 | ||
I use to be a protestant and my wife use to be a catholic but now we are both just members of the body of Christ, which isn’t an organization but an organism. All we need is Jesus and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and the constant intake of God’s precious Word, the Bible. You can usually tell, for starters, if you are going to the right church; see if most of the congregation carries Bibles into the service with them!! CDBJ |
||||||
740 | gluttonous man and a drunkard | Luke 7:34 | CDBJ | 25989 | ||
What other kind of wine is there? I don't recall that wine was used at the last supper though, seeing that is was a celebration of the Passover. The fermentation, or yeast process, wasn't even used to make the bread. Don't confuse wine with the fruit of the vine. The Bible does say that Christ drank wine; which is not a sin. It is no more a sin then eating; just as with drinking wine, when one eats too much they can be sinning; it's just not as devastating to others. Now if this answer causes someone to go on a binge just remember the verses in Romans! Romans 14:21-23 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. 22Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. 23And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. I answer this with reluctance, CDBJ |
||||||
Result pages: << First < Prev [ 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 ] Next > Last [49] >> |