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81 | What would you do? | 2 Pet 2:13 | EdB | 242572 | ||
Justme Wow that is a high hard one. First I agree Foxe's Book of Martyrs should be read by all believers from time to time. Just so we get a true perspective of Christian heritage. As to your question what would you do if? That is a hard question to answer since Jesus is the only one that knows the answer. We see this proven in the discourse of Peter telling Jesus he would never deny Christ and Jesus telling him he would and he would do it three times. One thing that came to my mind when I read this the first time is the admonishment by God that His word would not return void. Is 55:11. That promise is God's words would word would not return void not man's words. To much hatred has been preached from the pulpits and Jesus' message was not one of hatred. I believe if we preach Jesus, Him crucified and resurrected and ascended into heaven to return one day no law will stand against that. However if we preach at one particular sin with pious hatred and malice as our motive we are no longer in God's will or His protection. Homosexuality is an abomination to God, that is fact. Lev 20:13. Romans 1 tells us why there are homosexuals. (Rom 1:18-32) They denied God. End of discussion in my opinion. Their problem goes far beyond homosexuality it rests in their denial of God. My opinion it is worthless to preach about homosexuality when we should be addressing those that deny God. The same sex marriage argument is really a political argument that has gotten blended with religion. The problem started out as our laws give benefits to two people if they are married which are withheld from people that aren't married. If we had fixed that there would be no same sex marriage discussion. Christians today for the most part are viewed as hating homosexuals. When in fact true Christians should have pity for them. 1 Cor 16:9 and Rev 21:8 tells us where they are going and that should give us compassion because of their fate. Again their problem is not sodomy or homosexuality as disgusting as both of these preverted acts are, it is the denial of God as stated in Roman 1:18-32 Preach God's word and fear no man. Preach your own words and you might ought be afraid. |
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82 | What are Christ's commandments | James 1:22 | EdB | 242549 | ||
First I didn't mean for my response to be an accusation of you trying to get out of anything. That said our salvation isn't based on anything we do/did. How once salvation is realized there must be a transformation. 2 Cor. 5:17. In that transformation we assume the role of bond servant bought with a price ( the blood of Jesus). It is no longer our will but the will of the one that lives within us. Your idea of waiting for personal revelation is the best, provided you can do it without any preconceived "revelation". Here is the great part. If you read your bible seeking truth and covered in prayer God will reveal to you the truth. Seek God and His will for you. God will reveal it. |
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83 | Grace vs Works? | James 1:22 | EdB | 242546 | ||
You need to reread what Morgant61 answered. Salvation is by grace but salvation brings a transformed life, that transformed life must occur or real salvation never occurred. Now are there exceptions? Yes, thief on the cross, deathbed conversions and etc. But these are "exceptions" not the norm. One thing a transformed life does is teach us to live according to the norm, instead of looking for loopholes. Too many today want to live by grace and seek out every loophole that they imagine might allow them salvation without serving God through a transformed life. You cite many verses that declare salvation by grace but you ignore the whole of scripture that tells us we are bought with a price, bondservants etc. Jesus said if you love me you will keep my commandments. John 14:15. That statement is impossible to get around, when you realize Jesus commanded us to be His witness. May I suggest you read scripture in total and make your conclusions coincide with all of scripture instead of allowing exceptions to influence the rest of scripture. |
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84 | Heaven or sleep at death? | 2 Cor 5:8 | EdB | 242525 | ||
Welcome Ray! According to what Paul wrote in 2 Cor 5:6-8 we are told when we are absent from this body(dead) we are present with the Lord. Acts 7:55 tells us by the Holy Spirit Stephen saw into heaven and saw Jesus at the right hand of God. So we know Jesus is in heaven. And to be present with Him makes us have to be in heaven also. I pray this answers your question. |
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85 | A Question on Greek translation! | 2 Pet 3:10 | EdB | 242513 | ||
I am not a translator however this passage has been translated a high number of times by many different translators to say that in fact the earth I will be consumed by fire. Since this translation is done by very experience and highly trained translators I see no reason to question their work. | ||||||
86 | NASB updates and teams? | Bible general | EdB | 242504 | ||
Justme Not sure anyone on this forum can answer your questions. You need to write directly to Lockman Foundation and ask them these questions. The last update of the NASB that I'm aware of was in 1995 |
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87 | Most are Going to a Hell? | John 3:16 | EdB | 242476 | ||
More than just dead 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 (NASB) 6 Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord— 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight— 8 we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at HOME with the Lord. Argue with this scripture not me. John 14:6 (NASB) 6 Jesus *said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; NO ONE comes to the Father but through Me. John 3:16 (NASB) 16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. |
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88 | Wrong answers. | John 3:16 | EdB | 242474 | ||
Hebrews 9:15 (NKJV) 15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of DEATH, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. |
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89 | How was Jesus saved? | John 3:16 | EdB | 242473 | ||
Defeated death which came into being when man sinned in the Garden. Death comes by sin. Payment of sin is blood of death. Jesus took His blood into the Holy Of Holies in Heaven and put it on the altar. Hebrews 9:11-14 (NKJV) 11 But Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of this creation. 12 Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. 13 For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies for the purifying of the flesh, 14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Note this verse Hebrews 9:15 (NKJV) 15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. |
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90 | The Bible and YOU? | Bible general | EdB | 242462 | ||
I read two chapters of the Old Testament and two chapters of the New Testament a Psalm and a Proverb each day. In a year I will have read the Old Testament over the New Testament twice the Psalms twice and the proverb each month. At the end of the year I switch to different translation and do it again. Different translations with different sentence structure, different words trigger new insight to me. For study I use the NASB and for preaching I usually preach from the NKJV. Through the years I have read most Bible translations I like most but I have long since removed the NIV and derivative of it from my rotation. Simply don't like it or it's publisher Zondervan. |
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91 | Jesus is not dead and why are so wrong | John 3:16 | EdB | 242456 | ||
If you believe Jesus died for our sins why do you say that does not provide for our salvation? Our sins is what cost us our salvation. Jesus death was the perfect eternal sacrifice made for our sins. Therefore we have the promise of eternal life because of what Jesus did for us. In fact Jesus death does provide for our salvation. Secondly yes Jesus died for our sins but He also arose again and now is at the right hand of God the Father. There He intercedes for us. What do you claim church leaders are lying about? |
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92 | Why are there 66 Books in the Bible | Bible general | EdB | 242446 | ||
The canon used to determine which ancient books were in fact inspired and therefore worthy to be included in scrture only found 66, 39 in the Old Testament and 26 in the New Testament. While there are many books written on religion only these 66 were considered to be worthy ( inspired) by God. We know the Old Testament canon existed before Jesus and in fact Jesus read from scripture. Jesus never said this book or that book was missing or should not have been included. So for me that make me reasonably certain the Old Testament canon is correct. The New Testament had to be written by eye witnesses and/or Apostles. In fact much of the New Testament was written and read by the Apostles. So if there was anything wrong or something missing they surely would have so stated that. Therefore the New Testament canon is also reliable. |
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93 | Jesus died not for us | John 3:16 | EdB | 242444 | ||
John 3:16 is your answer. To understand how Jesus became the salvation of mankind you have to understand the old statement Law on sin sacrifice and the Passover Lamb. Sin entered the world through one man (Adam) and likewise Jesus provided the payment for that sin. Praise God He loved us enough to send His only begotten Son to died for our sin and provide salvation for all that believe. |
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94 | religiously against a gift | Gen 14:23 | EdB | 242439 | ||
This is not a commonly used religious term or expression. How was it used or in what context did you hear it? | ||||||
95 | the term BC what do that mean | Bible general | EdB | 242415 | ||
At the time the designation was set that was the thought to be year of Jesus' birth. However with new information many feel Jesus may have been born 4 years earlier. Depending on what evidence you use the year of Jesus' birth can be varied by as much as 8 years. Today to be politically correct some are trying to use the term BCE ( Before Current Era) and CE (Current Era). hope this helps |
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96 | Stumbling allowed to strenghten? | Deut 4:34 | EdB | 242395 | ||
I checked the word stumble and this is the result that I thought might be close. There was only one in Lev, nothing in Isaiah that looked good and nothing in Ephesians. Sorry Leviticus 26:37 (NASB) 37 'They will therefore stumble over each other as if running from the sword, although no one is pursuing; and you will have no strength to stand up before your enemies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeremiah 6:21 (NASB) 21 Therefore, thus says the LORD, "Behold, I am laying stumbling blocks before this people. And they will stumble against them, Fathers and sons together; Neighbor and friend will perish." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hosea 14:9 (NASB) 9 Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, And the righteous will walk in them, But transgressors will stumble in them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James 3:2 (NASB) 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. |
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97 | what is the unity of God | NT general | EdB | 242388 | ||
False. One God three persons in one being. That is a concept man in the physical can not fully comprehend however that does not change the fact that it exists. Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 28:19, John 14:16-17, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Acts 2:32-33, John 10:30, John 17:11-21 "Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!" (Deut. 6:4) "I am the LORD, and there is no other; Besides Me there is no God." (Isa. 45:5) There is no God but one. (1Cor. 8:4) And after being baptized, Jesus went up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon Him, and behold, a voice out of the heavens, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased." (Matt. 3:16-17) "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." (Matt. 28:19) Jesus said: "I and the Father are one." (John 10:30) "He who has seen Me has seen the Father." (John 14:9) "He who beholds Me beholds the One who sent Me." (John 12:45) If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him. (Rom. 8:9) "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for that which has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit." (Matt. 1:20) And the angel answered and said to her [Mary], "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy offspring shall be called the Son of God." (Luke 1:35) [Jesus speaking to His disciples] "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not behold Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you, and will be in you." ... "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him, and make Our abode with him." (John 14:16-17, 23) |
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98 | Should pastors/preachers be evaluated | 1 Cor 4:4 | EdB | 242347 | ||
I think the real question is do you want the church to be lead of the Holy Spirit or by man? The one that evaluates actually controls. I believe God allows us the choice to be in a spirit lead church or in a church ran by man. But we also know that there will be some to whom Jesus will say to them depart from me I never knew you. |
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99 | the SBF what can we do? | John 17:17 | EdB | 242284 | ||
I have brought this situation to Lockman's (Lockman Foundation the owner of this forum) attention in the past, I have offered various suggestions, however Lockman seems content with the existing situation. When the SBF was first started I believe it was a tremendous vehicle to make people aware of the work of the Lockman Foundation and their products. But most importantly it opened the truth of Jesus Christ to people that were unaware of that truth. I know of many Godly, faithful and very scholarly men and women that shared their passion and their love of God on this forum that have left, many feeling disrespected and made to feel unwelcomed. I would say the ball is now in Lockman's court and they need to either let the SBF to continue to experience the decline you talk of or they can step up and make the needed changes that are required. I too love the SBF and believe it has a huge potential to make a difference for Christ, but for that to occur, changes need to be made. |
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100 | gods compassion is questioned by an unbe | Bible general | EdB | 242269 | ||
Rather than trying to defend God who does not need a defense of accusations made by His creation. A better question is why creation believes they have the right to challenge God's decision while allowing woman to make the decision of aborting their baby which has resulted in the death of 40 million babies in the US alone. God never explained his decision therefore making it impossible for us to understand it but we know many abortions are done merely for the convenience of the woman. Abortion never questions a woman's compassion to rid herself of a baby that is not convenient to have yet God's compassion is questioned when an All Knowing God makes a decision that is best for mankind. |
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