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81 | How can we be sure of eternal salvation? | Phil 1:6 | Asis | 82787 | ||
If you need further information about this subject I would like to suggest the you go to the following web site http://www.intouch.org/myintouch/exploring/studies/ESSG_92269.html Charles Stanley is a Minister in Atlanta Georgia. He has a radio and televison ministry. I think you will find it helpful. |
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82 | What is meant by under the earth? | Phil 2:10 | Asis | 99418 | ||
These are the three relms of existance. Heavenly, earthly, subterraniam. The Greek word used for "under the earth" is "katachthonios" which translates subterranian. There are beings, things (by the way the word thing is italicized in my NASB bible which means it is included by the translators to make the translation smooth and is not in the manuscript) in the underworld. They bow at the name of Jesus. Think about the demons at Gergesenes. they knew Jesus and obeyed His command. My personal understanding of this verse is that it is for NOW. I know in my experience that The name of Jesus has the power to make people bow NOW. I have a hat that bears the name of Jesus Christ on it. I was wearing it when I went into a restraunt for lunch a man entered and read my hat and as he waited to be seated would not look at me except in glances as if the name would change on my hat. He by his behavior was bowing at the name of Jesus. He was acknowledging the Lordship and Authority of the King by his behavior. When the name of Jesus is used "things" wherever they may be must, should bow. Asis |
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83 | What is "Hope"? | 1 Thess 1:3 | Asis | 85096 | ||
I like the definition given in the Spirit Filled Life Bible edited by Jack Hayford. It says, "hope, elpis (greek el-peece); Strong's 1680:Hope, not in the sense of an optimistic outlook or wishfull thinking without any foundation, but in the sense of A CONFIDENT EXPECTATION BASED ON SOLID CERTAINTY. Biblical hope rests on God's promises, particularly those pertaining to Christ's return. So certain is the future of the redeemed that the NT sometimes speaks of future events in the past tense, as though the were already accomplished. Hope is never inferior to faith, but is an extension of faith. Faith is the present possession of grace; hope is the confidence in grace's future accomp; lishment." A confident expectation of an outcome. Rom. 5:1 through Rom. 5:5 (NIV) 1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Perseverance in times of trouble, tribulation brings us character, experience, which in turn brings us hope. Patience, perseverence is standing on the promises of God (being consistent) and by being consistent we come through the trial. Changing a promise of God into a reality in our life. By this reality we have experience that what God says He will do, He will do and when the next trial comes we KNOW that if we have patience, He will see us through the trial and THIS IS BIBLICAL HOPE. At least this is my experience. |
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84 | Where in Acts do you find individuals... | 1 Thess 5:21 | Asis | 96411 | ||
Radioman2 As you know there is nowhere in scripture that an individual SEEKS the Holy Spirit and there is also nowhere in scripture where an individual is expecting to speak in tongues as evidence that He has come. BUT if you want evidence of individuals seeking the BAPTISM of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of that BAPTISM being speaking with other tongues, that can be found in scripture. |
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85 | As you say, "there is nowhere in scriptu | 1 Thess 5:21 | Asis | 96436 | ||
Radioman2 To my knowledge there is NO ONE "SEEKING for the Holy Spirit and EXPECTING TO RECEIVE TONGUES as the sign that He's come." Those who are seeking are looking to fill a void they have within themselves. Those who have found are trying to stay in Him 24/7, Some try to fill the void with drugs, some with drink, some with play, some with sex, and some with religion. They will find that the only way to fill the void that they are seeking to fill is through the Lordship of our Messiah Jesus Christ. The answer to any question is Not to be found in a thrill or a sign but in the Saviour. In the truth that is found plainly stated in God's word. Jesus wants relationship. It was enough in the past and it is enough now. Jesus, the living word . . . the same yesterday, today, and forever. If there are those who are seeking the Holy Spirit we need to lead them to Jesus. For it is only through Him that they will obtain what they seek. If they are already believers in Jesus and are seeking the Baptism of the (or in the) Holy Spirit, then we should lay hands on them and believe together that they receive that which is a gift from God. You see Radioman2 if we as teachers and pastors and evangilists and prophets and apostles are aware of any misunderstanding by the saints of God's word it is up to us to equip them for the ministry which God has for them. How do we go about that you might ask. We who are vessels of clay filled with the Spirit of God must allow ourselves to be used as intruments of righteousness. In plain words . . . God has given us the gift of the teacher. We each have our own unique personalities received from God that allows us to touch people in a special way. But if WE use those talents which God has given us then it is us who do the work and WE must convince others of our message. God wants US to be completely yielded to Him where He uses US to convey His message. In this way that message will Go out with power and will be received as truth. "My word will not return void" |
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86 | Why use the ambiguous word "Temperate"? | 1 Tim 3:2 | Asis | 83666 | ||
If you use the King James translation the traits for being and overseer are quite plain in regards to alcohol. The Holy Bible, King James Version 1 Tim. 3:2 through 1 Tim. 3:4 (KJV) 2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; |
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87 | Definition of Spirit | 2 Tim 1:7 | Asis | 81537 | ||
The greek word pnuema is translated as spirit in this verse. It's meaning is "CHARACTER (in this case), as being in itself invisible, and manifested only in one's actions, etc. Romans 8:15. (2 Timothy 1:7, etc.)" per E.W. Bullinger, The Companion Bible www.therain.org/appendixes/app101.html. By placing the word character in place of spirit we get "God has not given us a character of timidity but of power and love and discipline. Now that the gobbledigook is done consider this. Timothy was Paul's protege'. He was young (age) in comparison to those he was being sent to disciple in the faith. He was concerned and even a bit trepidacious about going to the churches Paul sent him to correct and guide. Paul is telling him that God has given us a charcter of fear but a character of power, love and discipline because of the character God has given us he will get through all that is coming. Remember Paul is in prison and Timothy and others are going to carry on the work. Paul is ecouraging Timothy to be strong stand firm. For you second question if the fear is a contolling fear that prevents you from being the way God wants you to be. Then that "spirit" is not from God. You can take authority over it, rebuke it, refuse to listen to it and tell it to go away. God has given you a character of power and ,love and discipline not fear. Tell it to leave you alone in the name of Jesus. |
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88 | same English word - different Greek word | 2 Tim 3:16 | Asis | 84733 | ||
Try this for an explanation. Itcomesfrom the Word Study Bible edited by Sprios Zodhiates. (The "M" in words is a peculiarity of the program when copied; example gráphoM. pretend it isn't there). 1124. grafhv graphem; gen. graphems, fem. noun from gráphoM (1125), to write. Used in the pl. in the NT for the Holy Scriptures, or in the sing. (30 times) for a part of it (Matt. 21:42; 22:29; Mark 12:10, 24; 15:28; John 5:39; 10:35; Acts 1:16; 8:32; Rom. 1:2; 9:17; James 2:23; Sept.: Ezra 6:18). The terms are almost invariably preceded by the def. art., the only exceptions being in John 19:37 and 2 Tim. 3:16 where the art. before graphem is replaced by hetéra (2087), another, and pása (3956), all of it together and every part of the whole respectively. See Rom. 1:2; 16:26; 1 Pet. 2:6; 2 Pet. 1:20 where graphem has become a proper noun synonymous with “Scripture.” In these verses the Scriptures are explicitly characterized as graphaí hágiai (pl. [407]), Scriptures holy ones, or Holy Scriptures, and graphaí propheMtikaí (4397), prophetic ones, prophetic Scriptures. In 2 Tim. 3:15, another designation is used, hierá grámmata (hierá [4313], sacred; grámmata [1121], writings). The distinction between hágios and hierós must be born in mind. The Scriptures (graphaí) being holy (hágiai) refers to their established authority whose purpose produces holiness, separation from sin and unto God. No sinner can long read the Scriptures without a change taking place in his or her life. Either he or she will change in a supernatural way or the Scriptures will not be read for long. The Scriptures are an authoritative document of God which produces holiness. The word grámmata, writings, in 2 Tim. 3:15, “And that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures,” is tá hierá grámmata, the sacred writings which were sacred for religious training versus mundane learning. Timothy is reminded by Paul of his training (émathes, “thou hast learned” in 2 Tim. 3:14, being the aor. of manthánoM [3129], indicating not only being taught but actually learning). In 2 Tim. 3:16 Paul uses pása (3956), all, meaning every part of the whole and all of it together, and graphem, Scripture, and not grámmata as he used in verse fifteen. It is as if Paul were to say to Timothy, “From your babyhood up you were exposed to and learned the available religions and sacred [hierá] writings, but now we have the Scripture [the graphem], that which has been written once and for all and constitutes the final authority of God’s revelation” (a.t.). We thus conclude that grámmata should never be taken as the Holy Scripture, i.e., graphem in the sing. or graphaí in the pl. In 2 Tim. 3:16 they are called “God–breathed” (a.t.) or “inspired,” and in Matt. 26:54, 56; Luke 4:21; Rom. 16:26, “Scriptures prophetic” (a.t.). Matt. 26:56 and Rom. 16:26 have reference to the prophetic Scriptures within the totality of Scriptures. The Holy Scriptures are everywhere termed as heM, the, graphem, Scripture, giving it authoritativeness. The word “Scripture” may refer to a single text (Mark 12:10; Luke 4:21; John 13:18; 17:12; 19:24, 28, 36, 37; Acts 1:16; 8:35; 17:2, 11; 18:24, 28; James 2:8, 23; 4:5; 1 Pet. 2:6) or to the whole (Mark 14:49; Luke 24:27, 32, 45; John 2:22; 7:38, 42; 10:35; 20:9; Acts 8:32; Rom. 4:3; 10:11; 11:2; 1 Cor. 15:3, 4; Gal. 3:8, 22; 4:30; 1 Tim. 5:18; 2 Pet. 1:20). Some theologians think that in 2 Pet. 3:16 the writings of Paul and other apostles are meant. In the Sept. of 1 Chr. 15:15; 2 Chr. 30:5, the Holy Scripture is indicated when the written Law or statute is referred to. Paul in Rom. 1:2 refers to the Scriptures as graphaís hagíais, holy. They are called “holy” because they separate man unto God. |
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89 | Why are you attacking Christians? | 2 Tim 4:3 | Asis | 84520 | ||
I have read the stuff you pull off the internet and wonder, why do you only use the words of others to express yourself. This article has been posted by you before. I think some of what you read is bizarre and wierd, but I don't attack you for it. I let God handle it. I don't judge you about your closed mindedness. I pray that God will give you revelation about His word and what He is doing in these last days. I know that men will get it wrong. I've gotten it wrong and so have you. If we are after God's truth, we repent and allow our minds to be renewed. And our "theology" changes. I think when we stand before our Lord we will be amazed at what we missed but we won't care. When you have it wrong I'm going to tell you just like I expect you to tell me when I've got it wrong. Just like God tells us when we've got it wrong. With love, with gentleness, with goodness, with joy, with peace. Radioman sometimes it seems like you are the bible gestapo. Sent to crush every bit of light that doesn't conform to your interpretation or Gregory Koukl or Hank, "I know everything there is to know about the Bible," Hannagraph. What does Radioman believe. What is in your heart? Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. I really don't know what you are saying, because you say so little. A Forum is a place where people gather to hear other people's ideas, opinions, interpretations. A give and take of knowledge. A place where one can come to learn what this Christian walk is all about. I know there are some who come with agendas and they should be exposed. My beginnings were in the Quaker church. One of the faith and practices was that everyone has light. If you show your light it will expose the darkness. When your light shines, when the light of Jesus is on your face, the darkness will dissapate and the truth will remain. The theology that is wierd and bizarre cannot stand up against the truth. We have the mind of Christ we must use it to touch the hearts of those who earnestly seek the Lord. Is the tone of your posts the same as the tone Jesus uses when He is dealing with the religious leaders of His day. The ones who had it wrong. The ones whose theology was wierd and bizarre. He used strong language but always loved the man. I love you radioman and I hope you will take this in the manner in which it was written. Express what God has put in your heart. Let it overflow with the love that Jesus has placed there. Isaiah 43:18-21 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. [19] Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. [20] The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. [21] This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. [KJV] Your brother in Christ Jeff |
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90 | advice | Hebrews | Asis | 102084 | ||
Speaking as a Messianic Jew I do believe Christians who were gentiles are misssing a certain perspective. Paul says in Romans 2:29 that is is not the physical circumcision that makes one a Jew but a circumcision of the heart that makes one a Jew. We must remember that the Bible was written by Jews and comes from that perspective. The first church was a Jewish church. It is hard to put into words but there is a Jewishness to Christianity that is missing. I know this will raise more questions than it answers but I hopethis helps Asis |
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91 | reply | Hebrews | Asis | 102164 | ||
Fred Check out my profile. Just click on my name in the string below this response. Mail me any time. I use from time to time the Jewish New Testament, I am familiar with Alfred Edersheim. Drop me a line and we can talk. Asis |
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92 | Asis, Where are we told don't follow OT? | Hebrews | Asis | 102193 | ||
The post referenced was in reply to why don't present day believers follow the feasts of the the Jews. Take the answer in context please. These are just a few of the commands given to the children of Israel By God Almighty. Numbers 9:2 Let the children of Israel also keep the passover at his appointed season. [KJV] Numbers 29:12 And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work, and ye shall keep a feast unto the Lord seven days: [KJV] Deut. 4:2 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you. [KJV] Deut. 4:6 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. [KJV] Deut. 5:1 And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them. [KJV] Deut. 7:8-9 But because the Lord loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the Lord brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. [9] Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; [KJV] Deut. 7:11-12 Thou shalt therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command thee this day, to do them. [12] Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the Lord thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers: [KJV] Deut. 16:1 Observe the month of Abib, and keep the passover unto the Lord thy God: for in the month of Abib the Lord thy God brought thee forth out of Egypt by night. [KJV] Deut. 16:10 And thou shalt keep the feast of weeks unto the Lord thy God with a tribute of a freewill offering of thine hand, which thou shalt give unto the Lord thy God, according as the Lord thy God hath blessed thee: [KJV] Deut. 16:15 Seven days shalt thou keep a solemn feast unto the Lord thy God in the place which the Lord shall choose: because the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thine increase, and in all the works of thine hands, therefore thou shalt surely rejoice. [KJV] Deut. 17:19 And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them: [KJV] They are a part of the Law, the Old Testament. To observe the feasts of the OLD TESTAMENT is for the Jew, Not the NEW TESTAMENT believer. If this were not so then ALL beleivers of Jesus must be circumcised and follow the Law as stated in the Old Testament. Messianic Jews are still called to celebrate the feasts of the Old Testament. They are Jews. Was Paul wrong to write letters to the churches warning against the judeizers? Are you a judeizer? God won't stop you from observing all the Jewish Holidays but you don't have to to be saved. |
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93 | Have we chosen freely? | James 2:19 | Asis | 87013 | ||
If you are going to come to my house and I know it before you show up does it mean that you are not coming to my house of your own free will? It is the same with God. Our election is sure. You didn't choose me I chose you. We, of our own free will, have offered our name up in nomination for the office of believer. God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit had a vote and chose you. You became the elect of God. Since it is God's desire that all come to Him, those that offer themselves to Him receive yes votes. It is still my choice that I offer myself up to Him. Many are called but few are chosen. Just one way to think about it. ASIS |
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94 | Did Jesus have anxiety? | 1 John 4:18 | Asis | 85405 | ||
Good evening mommapbs Anxiety is 1 a : painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an impending or anticipated ill b : fearful concern or interest c : a cause of anxiety 2 : an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating, tension, and increased pulse), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one's capacity to cope with it The thing about Jesus that separates Him from us is the way he dealt life. He was without sin not without feelings. He suffered every temptation we suffer, only He never gave in to any temptation. When the trials came He went to God. He didn't read a book or listen to a tape or ask a rabbi, He prayed to GOD. He prayed to the Father three times to take the cup from Him. He was so intense that He sweat blood. Luke 22:44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. [KJV] agonia: a struggle (properly the state), i.e. (figurative) anguish :- agony. But regardless how He felt about what He was going to face He WAS OBEDIENT. Obedient unto death even the death of the cross. The sin of Adam was rebellion, disobedience to God. Romans 5:19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. [KJV] Our restoration by Jesus was obedience to God. By His suffering He learned obedience. Hebrews 5:8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; [KJV] After asking three times He set His face toward the cross. The stuggle, agony, anguish over. Peace and determination replaced any other thought. HE TRUSTED IN THE LORD! How do we deal with the trials in life which cause us agony? Do we trust in the Lord? Jesus is our model, He has shown us Kingdom behavior. Cast all your cares upon Jesus because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Trust in the LORD with ALL your heart; and lean not on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5). He will see you through just as He saw Jesus through. |
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95 | why I need to contend for faith? | Jude 1:3 | Asis | 83665 | ||
Hello Challengeheart The phrase in the verse which concerns you is "Contend for THE faith." The word here rendered “earnestly contend”— —is one of those words used by the sacred writers which have allusion to the Grecian games. Compare the notes, 1 Cor. 9:24, following. This word does not elsewhere occur in the New Testament. It means “to contend upon”—i. e., “for or about” anything; and would be applicable to the earnest effort put forth in those games to obtain the prize. The reference here, of course, is only to contention by argument, by reasoning, by holding fast the principles of religion, and maintaining them against all opposers. For the faith—The system of religion revealed in the gospel. It is called “faith,” because that is the cardinal virtue in the system, and because all depends on that. The rule here will require that we should contend in this manner for all “truth.” Alfred Barnes So what is he talkin' about. We are to hold fast the principles of the gospel or the faith and keep them no matter what or who comes against us. Whether it is the guy down the street or your spouse, we are to stand firm in the Gospel we have been given. That gospel is THE FAITH or the WAY (Acts 9:2). So no, you do not have to contend for faith. God has given you his faith we need to take it and receive it. It is a gift. Rom. 12:3 (NIV) For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. Rom. 10:17 (NIV) 17Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. I hope you find this helpful |
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96 | wish you were hot or cold | Rev 3:16 | Asis | 83231 | ||
Look at the scriptures together. Rev. 3:15 through Rev. 3:16 (KJV) 15I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. The savor of something hot or cold has taste to the mouth. But a lukewarm liquid really has no taste. God is not happy with fence sitters. When you you are hot or cold for something you have taken a stand. When you are lukewarm your in a whatever mode, neither for or against. He is telling us Stand for something. |
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