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81 | I don't hv a chrch hm hw do I tithe? | Matt 25:35 | Brian.g | 174828 | ||
Make the world your Church and tithe in accordance with Mt 25:35-40 Brian |
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82 | Questions??? | Matt 27:3 | Brian.g | 74433 | ||
dabmci I think with this one question, you are also resolving another debate on this forum, as to whether 'once saved - always saved'. Judas, as an Apostle, was baptised and a follower of Jesus. After his betrayal of Jesus, Scripture shows that Judas regretted his action - whether it was because he knew he was in trouble (with God) or because he was truly repentant is something we'll never now. But, in Jesus sermons He addressed the issue that how you live your life is important, in addition to accepting Jesus, through Baptism. Matthew 7:21-23 21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? Did we not drive out demons in your name? Did we not do mighty deeds in your name?' 23 Then I will declare to them solemnly, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you evildoers.' In the Passion of Christ, John 17:12 When I was with them I protected them in your name that you gave me, and I guarded them, and none of them was lost except the son of destruction, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled. We know that Jesus was referring to Judas in this verse. Entrance into the kingdom is only for those who do the will of the Father. On the day of judgment (on that day) those who lived their lives in evil will be rejected by Jesus, as we saw regarding Judas in John 17:12. In answer to your question, it didn't matter if Judas repented - Jesus rejected him. Brian |
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83 | Not another version of the Bible ?. | Mark 9:38 | Brian.g | 123661 | ||
John Mark 9:38-42 John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us." Jesus replied, "Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us. Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward. Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe (in me) to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. Brian |
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84 | Does Jesus deny His deity? | Mark 10:18 | Brian.g | 16944 | ||
This is from NewAdvent.com and I thought it might apply here. I would appreciate any thoughts or comments Did Jesus teach that He is God? He certainly claimed to be the Messias (John, iv, 26), to fulfill the Messianic descriptions of the Old Testament (Matt., xi, 3-5; Luke, vii, 22-23; iv, 18-21), to be denoted by the current Messianic names, "king of israel" (Luke, xix, 38; etc), "Son of David" (Matt., ix, 27; etc), "Son of man" (passim), "he that cometh in the name of the Lord" (Matt., xxi, 9.etc). Moreover, Jesus claims to be greater than Abraham (John, viii, 53, 56), than Moses (Matt., xix, 8-9), than Solomon and Jonas (Matt., xii, 41-42); He habitually claims to be sent by God (John, v, 36, 37, 43; etc), calls God His Father (Luke, ii, 49; etc), and He willingly accepts the titles "Master" and "Lord" (John, xiii, 13, 14). He forgives sin in answer to the observation that God alone can forgive sin (Mark, ii, 7, 10; Luke, v, 21, 24; etc). He acts as the Lord of the Sabbath (Matt., xii, 8; etc), and tells St. Peter that as "Son" He is free from the duty of paying temple-tribute (Matt., xvii, 24, 25). From the beginning of His ministry he allows Nathanael to call Him "Son of God" (John, i, 49); the Apostles (Matt., xiv, 33) and Martha (John, xi, 27) give Him the same title. Twice He approves of Peter who calls Him "the Christ, the Son of God" (John, vi, 70), "Christ, the Son of the living God" (Matt., xvi, 16). Four distinct times does He proclaim Himself the Son of God; to the man born blind (John, x, 30, 36); before the two assemblies of the Jewish Sanhedrin on the night before His death (Matt., xxvi, 63-64; Mark, xiv, 61-62; Luke, xxii, 70). He does not manifest His Divine Sonship before Satan (Matt., iv, 3, 6) or before the Jews who are deriding Him (Matt., xxvii, 40). Jesus does not wish to teach the evil spirit the mystery of His Divinity; to the Jews He gives a greater sign than they are asking for. Jesus, therefore, applies to Himself, and allows others to apply to Him, the title "Son of God" in its full meaning. If there had been a misunderstanding He would have corrected it, even as Paul and Barnabas corrected those who took them for gods (Acts, xiv, 12-14). Brian |
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85 | Does Jesus deny His deity? | Mark 10:18 | Brian.g | 17084 | ||
Steve I think the following best explains Jesus' feelings and thoughts. John 13:3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under His power, and that He had come from God and was returning to God; This defines the true relationship of a Father and Son in complete unity or one-ness, with the Son have full respect,love and humility for the Father. And the Father having the same for the Son. Humility is a word that stands out very loudly in this question. Jesus' humility towards God is demonstrated here. Jesus recognized that God was the source of all who Jesus is and would be. Brian |
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86 | perfect? or good? | Mark 10:18 | Brian.g | 203418 | ||
Azure I would like to join you in discovering the answer. Two things that come to mind: in Mark 10:18, Jesus said "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good—except God alone. Second, in Romans 5:12-13 Therefore, just as through one person sin entered the world, and through sin, death, and thus death came to all, inasmuch as all sinned for up to the time of the law, sin was in the world, though sin is not accounted when there is no law. Help me understand the difference between 'good' and 'perfection' Brian |
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87 | How do i find God's purpose for my life? | Luke 9:23 | Brian.g | 197455 | ||
Your Answer DragonflyPrincess Your profile tells the exact purpose of life. First, to be in true union with God (John 17:22-23). Second, to reach out to those who do not know God's love. The method by which you reach out to other people, is unimportant - the reaching out is what's important (Mt 9:35-38) Brian |
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88 | Are we bringers of peace or division? | Luke 12:51 | Brian.g | 36015 | ||
Joe I believe that the passages you have quoted may be taken out of context. For example, in your reference passage (Luke 12:51), when read in full context (even with adding only two additional verses, Luke 12:49-50), we see that Jesus is referring to His message of salvation being proclaimed to the entire world, and the seperation will be those who accept Jesus' message versus will not accept Jesus' message. And, that the division will be felt even within a household. Then, in Romans 12:18, Paul is speaking to the select group of people who have accepted Christ's message (Christians) and our duty of living our lives as Christians. Read Romans 12:1 - 15:13 to gain the full meaning. John 14:27 is a touch different. Here Joe, a single word is taken out of context. Peace, in this case, can be replaced with the phrase, "gift of salvation" Paraphrased - My "gift of salvation" I leave with you. My "gift of salvation" I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. Remember, John 14:27, is from Jesus' Passion, in which He is preparing to be crucified. So, your last sentence, "How can we be both promoters of peace and present a gospel which has always served to divide people (as indeed Jesus Christ claimed to do) is wrong. The purpose of the Bible is: 2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; And, read in proper context: paraphrased: All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching (in righteousness), for reproof (in righteousness), for correction (in righteousness), for training in righteousness. Brian |
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89 | Was the older brother acting correct? | Luke 15:28 | Brian.g | 14095 | ||
As men find God and begin to serve Him, there is a tendancy to become self-righteous in that, we think that nobody loves or serves God, as well as I do. In our thoughts, we tend to critique other Christians because they either did not find and serve God as quickly as we did, or with as much greatness as we do, or with as much love, devotion and dedication, as we do. What we are being taught is to show love, compassion, mercy and happiness that the lost sheep is found, and that there is more than plenty in heaven for all of us. And, it is Gods right to decide to whom He wants to allow into heaven. Be happy that you are one with God, Be happy and willing to share God. As with any father on earth, God is happiest when His entire family is home with Him. Our service to God is to help guide our brothers and sisters home, and we should also rejoice that God has welcomed them home with open arms. There is no need to be jealous of God's love and the rewards of heaven. God loves us all. |
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90 | why would the disciples faith increase | Luke 24:41 | Brian.g | 144317 | ||
Seeing Jesus eat, demonstrated the fullness of the Resurrection; that Jesus was not just a spirit. The same as when Thomas touched the wounds of Jesus, in John 20:27-28 Brian |
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91 | obedience ahd sacracfice | John 3:2 | Brian.g | 144522 | ||
Psalm 50 is also short and easy to read to get a better understanding of the topic of obedience versus sacrifice. Brian |
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92 | How God feels about praise | John 4:24 | Brian.g | 71222 | ||
Seeking God Psalm 50, as a whole, addresses this topic. Psalm 50: 14 and 23 are more specific. Brian |
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93 | A three letter word phase which refers t | John 6:51 | Brian.g | 188244 | ||
I AM John 6:48 John 6:51 |
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94 | Are Jesus and God the same person or bei | John 10:30 | Brian.g | 123618 | ||
Doctor Ed • Gen 17:7 I will maintain my covenant with you and your descendants after you throughout the ages as an everlasting pact, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you • Isaiah 43:10-11 You are my witnesses, says the LORD, my servants whom I have chosen To know and believe in me and understand that it is I. Before me no god was formed, and after me there shall be none. It is I, I the LORD; there is no savior but me. • Isaiah 43:13 yes, from eternity I am He; there is none who can deliver from my hand: who can countermand what I do? • Matthew 17:5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." • John 10:28-30 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father's hand. The Father and I are one." Brian |
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95 | Who were the brothers of Jesus | John 19:26 | Brian.g | 141087 | ||
There are three schools of thought on this topic. 1. That Jesus did not have any brothers or sisters. The people Scripture refers to as brothers and sisters were possibly cousins. 2. That the people referred to as brothers and sisters were the children of Joseph, from a possible previous wife - being that Joseph was thought to be so much older than Mary. 3. That the people listed in Mark 6:3, were Jesus' biological brothers. In John 19:26-27, from the cross, Jesus said to John 'Behold, your mother'. In Hebrew tradition, this would not have occurred if Mary had other biological children to take care of her. Brian |
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96 | Soul can be destroyed? | Acts 3:23 | Brian.g | 219611 | ||
John The key to properly interpreting Acts 3:23 is the tail-end of verse '... from among the people' or '...exterminated from among the people'. This means the soul shall be 'cut-off' or 'not in union' with the people of the community - it does not get physically destroyed. Remember, even to the moment of our death, God is always calling us to Him. Brian |
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97 | Is Leviticus 11:1-12 for us today? | Acts 11:9 | Brian.g | 164823 | ||
Jacquelinet First, we always need to remember 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness. All Scripture - including all of Leviticus. At the time of Paul's letter, the NT had not been written or formalized as Scripture. So Paul was referring to Hebrew Scripture - which is also inspired by God. With regard to Leviticus, the real question becomes: what exactly is being taught in this part of Leviticus. These laws are given on a moral and religious basis: the inedible varieties are classified as "unclean" to remind the Israelites that they are to be a pure and holy people, dedicated to the Lord. Also, in Jer 31:33-34 the old and new covenants are discussed, with the old covenant being written on tablets of stone and the new covenant will be written in the hearts of man. 33 But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD. I will place my law within them, and write it upon their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34 No longer will they have need to teach their friends and kinsmen how to know the LORD. All, from least to greatest, shall know me, says the LORD, for I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sin no more. But, it is the same law, just the new covenant (Spirit of the law) is with the Holy Spirit being within us, and the old being laws written on tablets (letter of the law). Both the old and new covenants remind us and the Israelites that they/we are to be a pure and holy people, dedicated to the Lord. Brian |
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98 | Geography of the Forum! | Acts 21:39 | Brian.g | 34411 | ||
Brian - Chicago, Illinois USA | ||||||
99 | Is there middle ground? | Romans | Brian.g | 22196 | ||
Ed In the early days of Christianity, similiar questions were being asked. One of the first times was when Gentiles were being converted to Chrisitanity and they were not required to follow Jewish laws or customs. The Church of Jerusalem, which, at the time, was the head of the Christian Church, strongly questioned whether Gentiles could become Christians, and if so, wouldn't they have to follow Jewish Laws. The Bishops of the Church met at a Council and debated the issue and came to the conclusion that Christianity was for all people and in fact, may be practiced differently - as long as the core belief was the same. The Bishops then searched for the one unifying - defining statement - which would define whether a person was a true Christian or not. The Apostles Creed was selected as the 'Rule of Faith'. Tradition states that the Apostles Creed was first written, by the Apostles, on the original Pentecost. In this way, as the Apostles traveled and converted - all twelve Apostles had on single unifying standard. I think this is the common ground you are seeking. Brian |
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100 | Inherit the Kingsom of God | Rom 2:6 | Brian.g | 11396 | ||
A drunkard is today known as an alcoholic or, at the very least - a party animal. Being drunk, for an evening, will not prevent you from entering heaven. The thing that I think you may want to put a little bit more focus on, is the 'luke-warm Christian' part. Romans 2:6-8 6 God "will give to each person according to what he has done." 7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. 8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. Remember, only God decides how 'warm' a Christian really is. |
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