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81 | christian to be cremated | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241455 | ||
Hi, Maty... In Western society cremation is a traditional means of burial for atheists. Purportedly this originated among Unitarians as a way to thwart God in their resurrection should they find themselves in the embarrassing position of being wrong. :-) As believers we know that the ultimate act of our redemption will be the resurrection of our bodies and our glorification. The "interim state," as it is called -- the time between death and resurrection -- is an abnormal condition for human beings. Consequently, all human beings will be reunited with their bodies. Obviously, whatever happens to the body during that time will not present an insurmountable problem for God. However, since Christians recognize this all as being part of God's eternal purpose, we deal respectfully with our bodies as a testimony to those who do not know the Lord. The ancient Jews -- who ardently believed in the resurrection of the dead -- practiced something called excarnation. In our modern Western culture we'd find that particular practice distasteful for a variety of reasons, even though it was also commonly practiced by some ancient Europeans. So, since scripture is otherwise silent on the subject (although some argue that 1 Corinthians 15:29 gives us a hint) I'd hold the position that there is nothing inherently wrong with cremation. Frankly, that being the case, I rather prefer to reduced cost in that method of dealing with human remains. However, you might want to consider it all in the context of the testimony that we offer up to an ignorant world. I hope that helps shed a little light for you. In Him, Doc |
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82 | here is the location of.... for GOD i'll | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241458 | ||
Hi, km... Sounds to me like a mixture of passages. You might check Romans 14:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:10; Job 13:15; Romans 8:38-39. Those passages come to mind. In Him, Doc |
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83 | Women and Heaven | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241503 | ||
Hi, Fields... Welcome to the forum! Did you have a question? In Him, Doc |
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84 | Woman's place in Heaven | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241505 | ||
Hi, Fields... "Women's place in Heaven" is sentence fragment. For us to give you any kind of a suitable answer, we will need complete sentences. In Him, Doc |
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85 | God created man sin-ful? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241521 | ||
Dear Jer, Yes, you are correct, by definition there cannot nor could be a second God. The Law reveals our need. From the very first command given by God to the very last, it all reveals that every single human being -- all men everywhere and everywhen -- have fallen short of the standard that He set (Isaiah 53:6; Jeremiah Romans 3:10-19; etc.). It is even worse than that, though, because our individual sins (by commission or omission) prove that we concur in our rebellion in Adam. If we want to see a clear picture of what it means to actually hit the mark, all we must do is look at the Lord Jesus Christ. In Him we see all righteousness demonstrated wholly and entirely (2 Corinthians 5:21). In Him, Doc |
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86 | Has The GLORY of the LORD left the USA? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241536 | ||
Hi, justme... The Authur's are good family friends. They have a blessed ministry. She would understand me when I venture the following correction: In a very real sense the shekinah glory has never been with any other nation than ancient Israel; and when it left Israel, it never returned. On the other hand, there is a very real sense in which the shekinah glory has come to all the world, through the Lord Jesus Christ (Hebrews 1:1-2). Consequently, no, the US never had it and yes the US has it, as does every nation in which the church is resident (1 Corinthians 3:16). By the way, the Arthur's tend to be Dispensationalists. That will color some of what they teach. However, unlike what we see so frequently here in the forum, she would not make it the summum bonum of all Biblical exegesis. In Him, Doc |
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87 | Defend the Offender-Attack the Offended? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241664 | ||
Hi, Jer... The restricting of a thread is, apparently, one of the mechanism used by the Lockman Foundation to manage the Study Bible Forum. Remember that posting on their forum is a privilege, not a right. Whatever Lockman chooses to do with their forum is up to them. In Him, Doc |
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88 | I need to know if God ever tells us to d | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241675 | ||
Hi, Tracy... No, the Scriptures are the final only certain, sufficient, and infallible command of God saving knowledge, faith, and obedience (2 Timothy 3:15-17). We have a word for anything contrary to the Word of God, and that word is sin (James 1:13). In Him, Doc |
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89 | Jesus vs Paul | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241724 | ||
Hi, Blacik... Welcome to the forum! If you do not see harmony in the preaching of Jesus and the teaching of the apostles, the problem is your perspective. One of the fundamental principles of Scripture is called the analogy of faith. The old divines put it this way: "The infallible rule of interpretation of Scripture is the Scripture itself: and therefore, when there is a question about the true and full sense of any Scripture (which is not manifold, but one), it must be searched and known by other places that speak more clearly." In Him, Doc |
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90 | Christianity blend of OT and Exhile | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241727 | ||
Hi, blacik... The Word of God was not formed out of evolving human thinking. See Hebrews 1:1-2. In Him, Doc |
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91 | Could you please give some scriptural re | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241769 | ||
Hi, Comeup... Welcome to the forum! Although commonly taught by Mormons and Russelites, there is no scriptural basis to interpret the "third heaven" idiom as being the Garden of Eden, a different level of paradise, or whatever. One needs only look at common Greek usage of the phrase to see what Paul meant. After all, Paul was writing to Greeks. In Him, Doc |
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92 | Where do threatening voices come from ? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241771 | ||
Hi, Tracy... To give you a Biblical answer, please consider: The Scriptures tell us to submit to human institutions (1 Peter 2:13). The Lord has established the state in order to maintain order in the world. Paul writes, "Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God" (Romans 13:1). "Therefore," Paul continues (v2), "whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same (v3); for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it [the state] does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. (v4)" He concludes, "it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience' sake. (v5) For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. (v6)." We are told that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Psalm 111:10). When we recognize all the mechanisms God has put into place in order to maintain His purposes, it is very wise for us to walk in them. For thus we will have a peaceable life (1 Thessalonians 4:11; cf 1 Timothy 2:2). This gives us the freedom to live fruitful lives for our Lord. In Him, Doc |
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93 | Does that include opposition to God? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241781 | ||
Hi, Jer... Please do not ask leading questions, son. Reread the Terms of Use that you promised to abide by when you created your profile. On the other hand, granting you the benefit of the doubt with the assumption that you are asking a question because you actually need an answer: See Genesis 3:17; 1 Samuel 15:24; Mark 7:7-9; Acts 4:19; 5:29; Revelation 14:8-12. Also ask yourself the same question relative to the examples of Joseph, Daniel, Jeremiah, Nehemiah, etc. Those are all narratives, so understand them within the context of the didactic passages found in Paul's letter to the Romans (chapter 13) and Peter's first epistle (chapter 2). Scripture does not contradict Scripture. In Him, Doc |
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94 | Is It You, Doc? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241788 | ||
Hi, Jer... Lockman, our gracious host does not reveal their means of managing the Study Bible Forum. Presumably they have people monitoring posts, because some threads are suppressed or entries deleted. They may also revoke profiles that they deem are people that will not follow their guidelines -- we occasionally see such participants suddenly stop posting. Perhaps they have other mechanisms at their disposal. Given that you have contributed to threads that have been suppressed, it might be wise to review the Terms of Use. If your self-proclaimed "gift" is of divine origin, then it will include the ability to exercise self-control, show kindness, manifest respect, edifying others, etc. (Galatians 5:22-23). Fleshliness will be reflected in a character that is pugnacious, prideful, impatient, angry, uncooperative, rebellious, etc. (Galatians 5:19-21). Our Lord is gracious to enumerate these character traits, so that the tree can be identified by its fruit. Thus we are enabled to test ourselves as we are commanded to do (2 Corinthians 13:5; cf 1 John 4:1). In Him, Doc |
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95 | Please help a new Christian | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241846 | ||
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96 | Thank you Doc | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241853 | ||
Hi, Zeag... While thinking about you and praying for you yesterday, I was mindful of something that has helped me over the years. Ancient Israel, complained that God had brought them into the wilderness for no better purpose than to kill them off (Exodus 16:3). Here they were, sitting in the desert all depressed. By that time, God had: brought plagues on Egypt, sparing them; removed them from slavery, with the voluntarily given plunder of their masters; parted the waters of the dead sea, saving them, while drowning their enemies; provided a pillar of smoke by day and a pillar of fire by night; miraculously provisioned them with food and water; etc. etc. So, you think, Israel, that God has just done all this so as to wipe you out? Yeah. Right. None of the miracles that Israel experienced can even compare to the greatest miracle of all, the redemption of a single sinner, by grace alone, through faith alone, in the atonement of Christ alone. If our Father didn't even spare His own Son for us (Romans 8;32), can we really believe that He did all of that just to wipe us out in the desert? Perhaps keeping that in mind will be as helpful for you as it has been for me. You are also absolutely right about your suffering being evidence that God loves you. You must have read Hebrews 12 as suggested! I do not think of it as punishment. Instead, think of it as the writer of Hebrews suggested, the loving discipline of a Father who spared nothing to save your soul. The Bible uses the imagery of a potter and a lump of clay (Romans 9:21). God knows what He is forming in us, even when the process is not a comfortable one! For now I suggest that you keep reading the Gospels. Again, don't worry about what you do not understand. That will come in time. Now is the time to be concerned about what you do understand. You are gaining the skills and the discipline to read His Word. In the mean time, we are praying for you, your health, and your walk with God. We are also praising Him for the clear evidences of His working in your life. In Him, Doc |
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97 | salvation before the cross | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241860 | ||
Hi, cutacross... Welcome to the forum! The only means of salvation is Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ alone (John 6:44; 14:6; Acts 4:11-12). The very first proclamation of the gospel was Genesis 3:15. We are even told that this same gospel was preached to Abraham by God (Galatians 3:8). Of course it is not until the New Testament that God the Son is fully revealed in Christ (Hebrews 1:1-2). We have the benefit of seeing the atonement achieved in time past, whereas God's people prior to that time believed the Word of God while not yet having a name (1 Peter 1:10-11). From start to finish, there is but one means of salvation, and that is by the atoning work of Christ. There are many today that teach that there have been a variety of ways to be saved throughout history, by good intentions, and various other meritorious acts of men (cf 2 Timothy 4:3-4). However, such teaching is alien to orthodox Christianity and heterodox to the teaching of Scripture. See post #241850. In Him, Doc |
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98 | Why present tense used in Isiah 53:4-5 | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241987 | ||
Hi, Bob777... Welcome to the forum! Redemption stands as a point in time at the Cross. Nonetheless, from the protevangelium (Genesis 3:15) to the salvation of the very last believer, all of the saved, rest in this single means. Thus, for example, as Scripture says, God preached the gospel to Abraham (Galatians 3:8). Of course, Abraham did not know the name of Jesus, as His birth was yet far in the future. On the other hand, those of us who are saved, look to the Lord Jesus Christ in time past. To us, it is an historical point. Nonetheless, no one is saved except through this Christ and Christ alone (Acts 4:12). Expand your thinking. Recognize that we are creatures of time in the same way that fish are creatures of water. However, time, to our Creator, is but another artifact of His design and control. In Him, Doc |
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99 | help to over come grief of a loved one | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 242043 | ||
Hi, Cindy... Welcome to the forum! We grieve in your grief, and will be praying for you especially. The Word is so replete with what we need, it is hard to suggest one passage over another. I am personally quite encouraged by Psalm 91 and John 14. Nothing can make the pain of life's tragedies go away. We do not have to bear those burdens alone. Our Lord assures us of that (Psalm 55:22). Furthermore, we bear them together as the body of Christ in our individual congregations (Galatians 6:2). As you proceed to seek Him out in those things that He has provided, and serve others He has placed in your life, you will find unexpected resources for healing. In Him, Doc |
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100 | Cepher Bible | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 242097 | ||
Hi, Lionheart... Such things as this translation strike me as problematic at its roots. Judaizers have been cropping up since the very earliest times of the church: just read Galatians. In Him, Doc |
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