Results 781 - 800 of 979
|
||||||
Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: CDBJ Ordered by Date |
||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
781 | 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 |
||||||
782 | is lent in the bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 77342 | ||
Welcome to the forum, the function of Lent is not supported by Scripture. I can’t give you chapter and verse because it isn’t there, it is merely ritual. If you use the practice that you mentioned and that being show us from Scripture, you will be heading in the right direction as was mentioned of another group in Acts. Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Tie this verse in with another and you will do fine. 2 Tim. 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Have a nice Day, CDBJ |
||||||
783 | Please explain the Trinity | Bible general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 77338 | ||
The Great Three In One For sake of clarification lets say that God, as we know him, has certain characteristics, not all are listed, but these ten are listed for simple clarity; again, this is not a complete list but it's sufficient for the brief explanation. God is sovereignty, righteousness, justice, love, eternal life, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, immutability, and veracity. God is one in unity with all of these characteristics just mentioned. Whoever has All of these attributes is in fact God. It so happens that there are three separate personalities in existence, that have All of these attributes and for sake of accommodation, they are referred to in the Bible as, The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. They have existed Together forever in eternity past and they will continue on forever into eternity future; the three personalities had no beginning, they always were and always will be. Anyone exhibiting All of the listed traits mentioned is God, it so happens that there are only three personalities in existence that posses (All) of these attributes. God is ONE IN ESSENCE but THREE IN PERSONALITIES. God decided in eternity past that one of the personalities, the one we call the Son, would take on the form of a man and be born into the human race, his name as a human, would be Jesus. When God the second person took on the form of a man it is referred to as the hypostatic union. (i.e.) Jesus is a one-of-a-kind being, 100 percent God and 100 percent man; he was the God man. He is different from the other two members of the God Head in that he is a man. He is different from mankind in that he is God. Even though Jesus was walking around on this Earth as a man, he was at the same time holding the Universe together by the power of his might as God. God didn't see fit to reveal everything to the humanity of Jesus at the time of his first coming; an example of this would be the exact day and hour when Christ would return to the Earth to be glorified in his saints at his second coming. (PAROUSIA) I hope this will settle a some of the confusion about what is called the Trinity, which is not an actual word found in the Bible but it gives us a term that covers the fact of the great three in one. Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. |
||||||
784 | is baptism necessary for salvation? | Bible general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 77030 | ||
Corbo2, welcome to the forum, your question has been thoroughly expounded on the forum for countless hours; please enter baptism in the OD colored Word Search box on the upper right side of the forum home page and click the gray box marked search for and extensive study on the subject you suggested. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
||||||
785 | Is hearing necessary for salvation? | Rom 10:17 | CDBJ | 76427 | ||
I believe the only thing needed for salvation is perspicacity with regard to the gospel message. When God the Holy Spirit reveals the truth about Jesus to recipient then they must make the choice to believe it or reject it. That way the verse mentioned in Acts can remain true. Acts 10:34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: My two cents worth, CDBJ |
||||||
786 | Is this consistent with Rev 6:14-17? | Is 2:19 | CDBJ | 76302 | ||
I think Isaiah 2:19 and the verses in Rev. 6:14-17 are the same just as the verses in Matthew 24:29-31 and Rev. 6:12,13 are the same. Matthew 24:29-31 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: 30And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. Rev. 6:12-13 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; 13And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. CDBJ |
||||||
787 | relationship with God personal? | Rom 10:9 | CDBJ | 75949 | ||
Hi CMOORE, to answer your question I would like to say first of all that there are no grand children in God’s family, all those that are of God’s family are as a result of a direct birth. We become His children one at a time as a result of His Word, the incorruptible seed. 1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. It may be accomplished in a crowed but it is the personal work of the Holy Spirit in each individual that causes the life of the new creature in Christ. I read your personal profile and I want to say my heart goes out to you. We don’t have all of the answers but I can tell you this much, God’s plan is perfect and there is a time coming when we will understand it all. Ephes. 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. The Lord has given me a gift to put together Biblical poetry and there is one that I would like to share with you. I’m not sure how the format will come out on the forum but you will get the jest of it, it’s called a voice from beyond. A Voice From Beyond I've passed into a better place of which there is no pain. So loved one keep your grieving short, your loss has been my gain. My state is far much better then the one that you behold. It's the hope that I've been looking for in the days when I’d grow old Though grief may oft consume you with thoughts about our past, Life must go, so please be strong, this grieving will not last. This place is awe inspiring, with much array to view. I've been so overwhelmed with it, I've hardly thought of you. My first day on location I was anything but bored, My first known recollection, I was looking at the Lord. The colors are fantastic, beyond your wildest dreams. Ensuing from His throne on high, an emerald rainbow streams. Enough about my bless for now, the problem's you're forlorn, And how to rectify the day, from which our love was torn. The secret to life’s happiness is not all that absurd. It’s found with-in the Mighty Script of God’s Eternal Word. So keep yourself in hope I ask, make the Bible your main quest, And the Lord will surely comfort you, and put your heart at rest. Make sure my love of which you trust, in abundance of profession. It must be Jesus, not the church, to support your strong confession. Finally love with much ado, use not your loss for scorning. Weeping may endure the night, but joy cometh in the morning. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
||||||
788 | Pentecost Batism, Was it by or in water? | Acts 2:39 | CDBJ | 75447 | ||
Greetings Fellow Heir, and welcome to the forum. I think that it is water baptism that is mentioned in the following verse. Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. The reason I believe this is water baptism is because the baptism of the Spirit will occur at the point in the verse when they Repent. The word repent is on one side of the coin and faith in Jesus is on the other. It is impossible to repent without having faith in Jesus Christ because repentance is directional; it is turning away from something to something. i.e. turning from what you have been doing and start trusting in Jesus and what he did. I think the following verse will back up what I have just suggested if when you read it you will consider the progression of events that lead up to the sealing. 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 sealing wasn’t the work of the Spirit, but actually the Holy Spirit Himself. 2 Cor. 1:22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. The word earnest, in the English comes to us from the Greek word ARRHABON, which in essence is a down payment. My two cents worth, CDBJ |
||||||
789 | Pre Tribulation rapture? | Bible general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 75168 | ||
Hello Searcher, Darby was one of the first to introduce the pretrib. position and it caught on when C I Scofield picked up on it and incorporated into his newly released Bible. Since C.I. was calling the shots at the Dallas Theological Seminary it gained wide expectance. I must admit it sounds better then the alternative and it doesn’t take much persuasion especially when verses, that are very explicit, say we will not suffer the wrath of God. Where the problem come is from the fact that people don’t realize that the tribulation period isn’t from God. The tribulation is a period of time that is for believers, all of the unbelievers are going to be saying peace and safety. The adversary is the one causing things to go down the tubes and the wars are the result of man’s mess ups. If we weren’t going to be here for all the trouble why would Jesus warn us not to be deceived? CDBJ |
||||||
790 | Are christians included in the 144,000 ? | Bible general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 74694 | ||
Hello saxsmith, and welcome to the forum. The way I see it none of the 144,000 are Christians these are all Jews and they aren’t saved at the point in time when they are sealed. These are God’s people the true olive branch ready to be grafted back in. Ezekiel 20:35-37 And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there will I plead with you face to face. [36] Like as I pleaded with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, so will I plead with you, saith the Lord God. [37] And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant: Daniel 9:24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. Luke 21:24 B and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. Romans 11:24 For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive tree? CDBJ |
||||||
791 | When is abortion right? | Ex 21:23 | CDBJ | 74690 | ||
Hello polarbeardog 2, now there is a real handle, how did you arrive at that for a name? I think the answer to your question would be easer to resolve if it where clearly established when a human being actually received the human soul, clearly separating biological from soul life. I have wrestled with the same thought that you have; most on the forum will jump to an answer more out of a conditioned response then from a clear explanation of why. Adam didn’t become a living soul until he was breathing on his own. He received this breath through his nostrils. Genesis 2:7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. He had the format of the soul but the word breath (neshamah) was actually the spark of soul life. This will probable raise some hackles, CDBJ |
||||||
792 | Is the milenium literal or figurative? | Revelation | CDBJ | 74666 | ||
Hello Italian_Honey, and welcome to the forum. Your question, “Is the millennium literal or figurative?” I am going to tell you that it is just as real as a heart attack. Do you understand what I mean? I’m sure you know about heart attacks. I just used what is known as a figure of speech to convey a point to you. There are many such figures of speech that are used in the book of Revelation. I didn’t say it was a heart attack, because I used the word “AS” to show the comparison. This sets up what is called a SIMILE. There are many figures of speech like this through out Revelation some are easer to spot then others. There are metaphors and some real hard ones to spot called idioms. It is the use of these figures of speech that make it tough to understand sometimes but yes it in fact going to be a real situation and my hope is that people will have taken the proper steps to be ready when it all comes to pass. The best thing that we can do is to put our undivided trust in God’s plan. That plan involves His precious Son Jesus Christ. God promises those that completely trust in his Son the gift of eternal life. Ephes. 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. 1 John 5:13 These 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. There will be a real tribulation and a real millennium that will follow after God's wrath. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
||||||
793 | Where did this light come from? | Gen 1:3 | CDBJ | 74539 | ||
This is a copy from post #46903 The light was very God himself. Genesis 1:2 B And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. He actually brooded over the waters, thus from a sovereign decision his glory was found above the waters. i.e. the light. 1 John 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. |
||||||
794 | how do we work toward the vision | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 74517 | ||
This is an easy one with out a doubt the answer is Jesus. Romans 8:28-30 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. [29] For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. [30] Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. Hebrews 12:1-2 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, [2] Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Welcome to the forum, CDBJ |
||||||
795 | Which is more important:Knowledge/action | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 74514 | ||
We are commanded to grow in grace and in knowledge. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. As we live our daily lives and the experience that we go through we are to apply Bible doctrine to those experiences. If we don’t know the doctrine and haven’t stored it in our frame of reference it is impossible to use it. Jesus expects us to live by it the same as he did. Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. As far as the love goes you are making it sound like it is antithetical. Your post, “knowledge of God's word or love for others?” The knowledge of God’s Word alone with the controlling of the Holy Spirit, i.e. Not under the dictates of the old sin nature, will produce love for others which is evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in our everyday lives and circumstances. 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: 2 Tim. 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. This might not be the answer you were looking for but it is the way I see it. CDBJ |
||||||
796 | Does Jesus' DNA include Mary's? | Bible general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 74157 | ||
Greetings Rique, and welcome to the forum. I neglected to welcome you in my first post and I apologize. If you get a chance it would be nice if you would fill out your personal profile so we know a little about you and your background. You can click on any author of a post and get some insight. CDBJ |
||||||
797 | Does Jesus' DNA include Mary's? | Bible general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 74155 | ||
If you would like to have an answer to your question there is one that I gave a while back on that very subject. You can see it by putting in the numbers 71091 in the Word Search section on the upper right of the home page the title is, (Jesus didn’t have an old sin nature) Have a nice day, CDBJ |
||||||
798 | Where is the word 'rapture' mentioned ? | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 73777 | ||
Hello, and welcome to the forum. The word rapture may not be in your Bible because you don’t have a Latin translation. You probably will notice that the word trinity isn’t in there either but the concept is nonetheless. CDBJ | ||||||
799 | Again who are the dead in Rev 20:5 | Bible general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 73440 | ||
I guess I misunderstood you Question. Here is an answer from the Revelation Commentary found on Sola Scriptura. Check it out at this address, www.solagroup.org 1. The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were completed contrasts with the martyrs resurrected in Revelation 20:4. If in fact, only one group of believers is identified in Revelation 20:4, then one must conclude that only martyrs are resurrected. Revelation 3:18 declares that overcoming believers will sit with Christ on his throne. Therefore, Revelation 20:4 must refer to at least two groups. Whom then, does "the rest of the dead" refer to? The premillennialists would argue that "the rest of the dead" refers to unbelievers. The saints of the ages who died before the sixth seal are resurrected between seals six and seven and those beheaded after the Rapture are resurrected near, on the beginning of the 1000-year period. The general resurrection of the wicked occurs at the end of the 1000-year kingdom. The amillennialists must argue that "the rest of the dead" refers to the wicked and perhaps some righteous. However, this causes a major problem. If "come to life" is spiritual in Revelation 20:4, then it must be spiritual in Revelation 20:5. Problem: how do the wicked come to life in a spiritual sense? If "come to life" is spiritual in Revelation 20:4, how can the same verb refer to physical life in Revelation 20:5 without any textual clues to help the reader understand this change? Such "doings" are unnatural to the text! 2. This is the first resurrection, clarifies the significance of the resurrection of the beheaded faithful. Their resurrection is a part of a larger event that can correctly be described as "the first resurrection." Since only the beheaded dead are described as resurrected in Revelation 20:4, this must be a part of a greater whole. For the resurrection will include all the saints of all the ages. The only biblical solution is to recognize the explanation of the apostle Paul. 1 Corinthians 15:22-24 states, For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are Christ’s at His coming, then comes the end, when He hands over the kingdom to the God and Father, when He has abolished all rule and all authority and power. Paul clearly delineates several groupings, all of which constitute "the first resurrection." Christ is described as the first fruits. Metaphorically, if Christ is the first fruits, then the rest of the harvest follows later. Paul is using the figure of speech taken from agriculture. Any farmer knows that a crop does not ripen all at once. Usually, a small portion ripen first, then the largest portion ripens and lastly a small portion ripens late. In keeping with Paul’s figure of speech, whether one is taken as the first fruits, the general harvest or the last of the harvest, all fruit would be considered part of the harvest. There is one harvest regardless of when the fruit is picked. The next gathering of ripened fruit (resurrection of the dead) will occur at the Lord’s coming (parousia). The apostle Paul describes it as a "snatching away" of the righteous living and dead. Paul indicates that this event will occur at the Lord’s coming (parousia) (1 Thess 4:16). Revelation 20:4 indicates a final group (the late harvest) will finish the harvest begun with the resurrection of Jesus. This harvest from Christ to the beheaded dead constitutes "the first resurrection." |
||||||
800 | Who won't be alive during the 1000 years | Bible general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 73340 | ||
It appears that God starts every period, of a new beginning, with believers only, Adam, Noah, and the 1000 years. But through the years, with new life being procreated, unbelievers emerge and clog up the mechanism. During the 1000 years reign of Christ there will be some with glorified bodies and those with earthly bodies, who have the ability to procreate. Unbelievers will emerge and during the final years these unbelievers will be rallied together by their leader, Satan, for his final revolt against perfect environment and perfect leadership. At the culmination of the 1000 years God will wipe out the whole mess of unbelievers by sending fire down from heaven. This is a good example of the fact that no matter how good man’s conditions are unless there is a change within man, i.e. the new nature. II Cor. 5:17, man is inherently evil, with his old nature, and will follow it dictates. Rev. 20:2-3 And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, [3] And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season. Rev. 20:7-10 And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, [8] And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. [9] And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. [10] And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. I hope this helps answer your question, CDBJ |
||||||
Result pages: << First < Prev [ 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 ] Next > Last [49] >> |