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81 | Chronology of Creation | Gen 1:3 | Robert Nicholson | 65985 | ||
phruu: "In the beginning God (Elohim) created (bara) the heaven and the earth. In other words the triunne God created (bara) from nothing the heaven and earth. I notice that heaven is a plural word. I believe that the heaven or the abode of God already existed. In verse 8 "And God called the firmament Heaven. Heaven in this verse is a dual word according to my Newbury Study Bible and refers to the heavens above us, but not to the third heaven which in 2 Cor. 12:2-4 is referred to the third heaven or paradise. What were your thoughts on this? Robert. |
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82 | give me the verse that states this | Rev 21:12 | Robert Nicholson | 65896 | ||
William1952 I believe you are looking for Revelation 21:12 Robert |
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83 | Meaning of woman being weaker sex | 1 Pet 3:7 | Robert Nicholson | 65893 | ||
Ames: I hope I am not stepping into a mine field on this question. I enjoy the NASB rendering of this verse: "You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered" 1 Peter 3:5 I do not think that the question here is whether the woman is weaker or not, but rather has to do with the attitude of the husband toward his wife. Some translations cite physical strength as the difference. If a husband wants to truly honor his wife he will treat her like she is a weaker vessel. In other words his love and care for her will be such that he will treat as his most valuable treasure. After all "we are fellow heirs of the grace of life" I hope this helps God's blessing to you Robert |
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84 | Christians living together what to do? | Mark 10:14 | Robert Nicholson | 65763 | ||
Dear brother Justme: There is no doubt that our children force us to our knees before God on their behalf. In fact, if it were not for our heavenly father we would despair. God gave my wife and I 3 wonderful sons who are now 28, 33 and 34 years old. We were so proud of these boys as they grew up. We took them to church from the time they were born. At Sunday school age they loved to learn verses and answer questions in youth meetings. In their teens we were joyed as each boy at different times put their trust in Christ. My eldest boy started working after high school. He met a young woman who already had a daughter. In a short while my son told me his girl friend was pregnant and he was moving in with her. After a beautiful baby girl was born to them they lived in a little apartment over a store. The place was a total fire trap, but it was all they could afford. After visiting them one day my wife and I made a decision. We decided that we would renovate the lower floor of our house into an apartment for them. When the people at church heard about it we came under much criticism and were accused of condoning sin. My son and his girlfriend moved into the apartment and we had the joy of watching our young grandchild grow, she brought such joy to our hearts and caused a love within our hearts which I believe is reserved for grandchildren alone. We did not interfere in their lives, but tried to be a loving support. After living together for 3 years my son and his girlfriend decided to get married. After the marriage my son adopted my daughter-in-laws older daughter and they all continued living in our apartment. After a few years they were able to build a house close by and move out on their own. My eldest grand-daughter is now finishing high school. She is beautiful and smart. She also came to know Christ about 3 years ago and continues to prove his presence in her life. In addition to this my second oldest grand daughter came to Christ and is happy in the Lord. Their family is still a work in progress. I am praying that my daughter-in-law would soon come to Christ and that my son might be restored. I often ask myself these questions: What would have happened if we had kicked my son out along with his girlfriend in the first place? What would have happened if we had not offered them a home in their time of need? We count our blessings day by day as we see that God is over all. We revel in his grace and in the case of our grandchildren we thank him for reaching them for himself. We thank God for our beautiful daughter-in-law who has developed into a kind, caring parent and a good wife. I have often told my son and daughter-in-law how proud I am of the way they run their home and raise their children. My wife and I have made it a purpose of heart with our three boys to let them know that there may be things we do not approve of, but we will always love them for who they are. My message to others is never give up on God, it is amazing what he can and will do, even when the world seems dark and we are at our wits end. He loves me so! Robert |
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85 | helping someone to believe? | John 3:16 | Robert Nicholson | 65613 | ||
We must remember that "salvation is of the Lord" Jonah 2:9 There is nothing you are I can do except present the gospel clearly to a lost sinner. It is God who by his Spirit strives with them and if they should turn in repentance it is God who reveals to them Christ as Saviour. It may be that Romans 5 would help an analytical person as it goes into detail how we are justified by faith. However, if a lost sinner is going to come to Christ, they must give up on analysing and doing and rest in the finished work of Christ by faith. We cannot help someone to believe, we can only present the reality of the One who is believeable, our Lord Jesus Christ. It is difficult for us to realize that within ourselves we are less than Zero, and yet our souls are so precious to God in that he was willing to give his Son to die for our salvation. I pray that your friend would stop trying to analize God and know what it is to place simple child-like faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ upon the Cross. He alone can save. God bless you Robert |
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86 | When and how EVIL came about? | Rom 5:12 | Robert Nicholson | 65518 | ||
Zerotheory: Romans 5:12 gives us a clear picture of sin coming into the world "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered the world, and death by sin; so death was passed upon all men, for that all have sinned"(KJV) Robert |
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87 | Should Christian's vote? | Heb 11:13 | Robert Nicholson | 65514 | ||
Greetings New Creature: First of all I do not judge my brothers or sisters as to their personal convictions on this issue. However, a few thoughts for consideration. I have quoted Heb. 11:13, one could ask what does this have to do with voting? I believe it reminds us of the Christian's walk of faith and occuppation on this earth. We read of those who walked by faith and how "they confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims (exiles) on the earth" This world is not our home, we are "strangers" away from home and "pilgrims" going home. As such we are ambassadors for Christ (2 Cor. 5:20), it is our responsibility to be a postive testimony for our home country which is heavenly. Peace Robert |
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88 | Greater rank, not greater person? | Eph 5:33 | Robert Nicholson | 65509 | ||
Scrhng: I believe that the topic of headship is very important in understanding the relationship between husband and wife. "...I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God" (1 Cor. 11:3) We know that there is absolutely no inferiority between Christ and God who have different functions in the Godhead and yet are one. Likewise, in the relationship of a husband and wife, individually they have different functions and yet they are one. The idea of headship was revealled before sin entered the world "Therefore shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh" (Gen 2:24) It is amazing that in this relationship we see in type the relationship between Christ and the church. "In the Lord" refers to a husband and wife who are both saved. I believe that the scriptures support that "in the Lord" we are workers together, that the husband is incomplete without the wife and the wife without the husband, they complement each other. This is found in 1 Cor. 11:11-12 "Nevertheless neither is the man without (independent) of the woman, neither the woman without (independent) the man, in the Lord. For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also of the woman; but all things of God. In the Lord within an ideal relationship a husband and wife should be submissive to God and be willing to accept the unique role in life which God has given them. Just a few thoughts Robert |
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89 | Thanks! One more thing. . . | Eph 5:33 | Robert Nicholson | 65485 | ||
Srchng: In you last paragraph, I feel your sense of frustration. This subject is something which I have wrestled with for most of my life. It is a paradox which I have seen in many Christians. They know they are loved and yet deep inside themselves they feel worthless. I believe that at times children of Christians are subjected to unwise presentation of their condition before God, possibly before they can understand what it means. If we tell them they are worthless,hopeless etc. they will soon believe it to be so. Does this mean that we sugar coat the truth? No! We present the truth as God's word presents it. In short, yes we are born sinners and need a Saviour, but more important God loves us and has proven to us how much he cares by what he was willing to give on our behalf. How do we apply this to an adult? What do we do if an adult Christain is depressed or down on themselves? First of all has this attitude toward self been a way of life for them? Sometimes people have learned how to be negative about everything and it takes a long time to unlearn this. I know from experience that we first of all have to face the fact that our negativity is not positive in our life. There are many studies which show that if we think on things which are negative and self defeating that we will have no sense of power in our lives. Conversely, if we think on things positive, we will be able to better cope with the challenges sent our way. You have mentioned surrendering to God just as we are. Please bear with me for a moment. One time a train was hurtling down through a mountainous and dangerous track. The people on the train were frightened. They noticed however, that one little girl seemed unafraid. Someone asked "are you not frightened with this train?" The girl smiled " No" she said, "my father is the engineer". If we are willing to place child like faith in our Saviour day by day and know that he is able to keep us and give us the grace to struggle through the challenges which seem unsermontable, we are on the right track. Even after we are saved, our stubborn will often grieves and quenches the Spirit of God in our lives. How do we actually do this? Ask ourselves "Are we in Christ?" this is not intended to cause doubts, but to verify our relationship to God. If we are in Christ and are not enjoying fellowship with him and with God, then we must be willing to honestly admit our need of fellowship with him. 1 John 1 is a good passage to read on this. Do I speak to him each day and do I listen to his voice? Only by praying to him and reflecting on and reading his word will this happen. If we walk by faith his word is "is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105 I hope this helps Robert |
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90 | love...as himself (if no self-love?) | Eph 5:33 | Robert Nicholson | 65437 | ||
srching: I do not believe we will find "self-love" in the Bible. "God is love" (1 John 4:8) He is the source of all love in this world. True, unconditional love is found only in Christ. For those who know Christ as Saviour, our cold hearts have been filled with his love "the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us". (Rom. 5:5) I believe that in this verse his love shines outward from us rather than inward to ourselves. If we truly appreciate the love of God we will than be willing to love those for whom Christ died. I find it difficult to separate self-love from pride which tends to be selfish. I understand where you are coming from. If we hate ourselves than how can we love others? Should we see ourselves as worthless? How does God see us? He saw us as lost, helpless and sinful, but not worthless! How do we know this? We must look at what it cost him for the price of our redemption, "he spared not his son" (Rom. 8:32) After we come to know Christ, we stand in awe as to the fact that he loved and continues to love us so. I believe that if I as a Christian I can in a measure appreciate that I am loved, that in the measure I appreciate God's love will be directly proportional to the love I can show to others. A husband who is enjoying the love of God within his heart will love his wife. The Lord Jesus is the example of selflessness and so it should be in our lives if we belong to him. If we appreciate the love of God toward us and think of the price he paid for our redemption, even though we did not deserve it, we should have a love for our neighbours who are fellow travellers to eternity. Peace in his Name Robert |
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91 | Can someone help w/my realtionship w/god | Rom 10:9 | Robert Nicholson | 65432 | ||
Dear Lost-n-Ms: Your nick name describes one of the first steps in getting to know God. Jesus said "The Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost". In other things in life we often say that the first step to solving a problem is to acknowledge that we have one. The problem every human being has when it comes to getting to know God is sin. Our sin regardless of our background or religion comes between us and God. The problem is that we are helpless within ourselves to do anything about it. Romans 3:23 tells us "that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" Because of this we need a Saviour. Glory has advised you to read John's Gospel. In John 3:16 we read some wonderful news, probably the greatest message ever to fall on human ear. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth on him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) I would like to break the verse down. a) "For God so loved the world" This tells us of God who saw us in all our need and even though we did not deserve his love, he loved us anyhow. b) How do we know that he loves us? "That he gave his only begotten Son" Gave him to what? He sent his Son the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven into this world in order that he might be the lamb of God on the cross. It was on the cross that Jesus bore the wrath of God which should have been ours forever. c) "that whosoever" Who is this message sent to? Whosoever, meaning all people. God speaks to us by his Spirit and brings conviction to our soul, he wants us to realize our sinful condition and need of a Saviour. d) "believeth in him" What does this mean? It means that when I realize that I am a lost helpless sinner that I am willing to accept my place as a sinner and accept God's provision which is found in Jesus Christ alone. Believing in him is like placing faith in him and his ability to save. When God by his Spirit shines this glorious message into our dark hearts, by faith we rest upon the finished work of Christ on the cross. e) "Should not perish, but have everlasting life" We are born into this world condemned already in the sight of God. When we trust Christ our sins are forgiven, the condemnation for sin is taken away and we become a new creature in Christ. To have everlasting life is to be indwelt by the Spirit of God the moment we believe. This is the moment we begin our relationship with God, we are placed in his family as children and by his word through his Holy Spirit we grow in him. It is my prayer that as you think on these things and read God's word, that God will continue to work with your heart and that you might have the joy of sins forgiven and peace with God. Please let me or others on this forum know if we can help. Robert |
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92 | What does "good" mean Biblically. | Rom 5:7 | Robert Nicholson | 65407 | ||
johnrhesa: I think we often difine words as they relate to our experience. The word "Good" as found in Strongs Concordance: Word # 18 Transliterated Greek word "Agathos" an Adjective has the following definition: 1.of good constitution or nature 2.useful, salutary good, pleasant, 3. agreeable, joyful, happy excellent, 4. distinguished upright, honourable I have noticed that you mention good as meaning perfection. However, we must remember that in the scriptures perfection has more than one meaning: First, perfect and secondly meaning a level of maturity. You will notice that the verse from Romans 5:7 their is a difference between a righteous man and a good man. I believe that when the scriptures speak of a good man, the adjective is referring to uprightness and honourable. I do not think this contradicts Romans 3 "that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. There are people like Cornealious who before he was saved was considered an upright man who respected God and yet he needed to be saved. The very best of our works can never merit our salvation which was paid for by Christ. Others may add to this Robert |
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93 | John4:35-38 and John 4:36 | John 3:36 | Robert Nicholson | 64896 | ||
Brother Sweet: John makes it clear that humans are divided into two groups: Those who believeth on the Son and those who believeth not. There is no sense that work is involved here. Eteranl life is a gift from God. It is not based on our work, but on the work of Jesus Christ upon the cross. If God is satisfied with his work, why should we not be satisfied with him? I love the promise of this verse. "he that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life" Our faith in Christ results in the free gift of everlasting life in him. It is not dependent on anything else. Sadly, "He that believeth not the Son shall not see life" If we do not obey the gospel of Christ than we do not have life. We can work our fingers to the bone, but if we do not know Christ our efforts are in vain. Not only do we not have life, but "the wrath of God abideth on him" This is the condition of every person who does not know Christ. They are guilty in the law court of God and his wrath hovers over them. Their only refuge is Christ, who with open arms says "Come unto me all you that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest" Matt. 11:28 The important thing to remember is that either: We have eternal life or we do not have eternal life: there is no inbetween. May God open our eyes. Robert |
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94 | few chosen | Matt 20:16 | Robert Nicholson | 64893 | ||
Graceful In the parable the king sends a message out to those who were bidden that all things are ready. I believe that hose binden represent Israel, we read in John 1 "he came unto to his own (his own people" and they received him not, but to as many as received him gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. Those who were bidden made light of the message and even killed the servants who brought them the message. However, the King is persistent that there will be guests at his son's wedding "go into the highways and as many as you shall find, bid to the marriage" Matt. 22:9 This would remind us that the Lord Jesus first came to his own people and for the most part they rejected him. However, God sent the message to those without, who did not previously have an invitation, the gentiles and invited them to come in. Hence he says "many are called and few are chosen" The many refers to the provision which God has provided, the few refers to those who accept the invitation. I believe this is supported by the words of Jesus regarding the broad road "and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat" Matt. 7:13 Those who were bidden shall be last and those who were bidden afterward shall be first. "Many are called, but few are chosen" I believe Jesus is referring to the many that have been given the invitation in contrast to the few that have accepted it. Robert |
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95 | On the Church | Heb 11:37 | Robert Nicholson | 64728 | ||
prayon: The following gives a paraphrase of the article. http://www.johnhus.org/beliefs/index.html |
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96 | Who was the first shepherd in the bible? | Gen 4:2 | Robert Nicholson | 64725 | ||
"Abel was a keeper of sheep" |
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97 | Which epsitle states this phrase? | Heb 9:27 | Robert Nicholson | 64721 | ||
"And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:" Heb. 9:27 |
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98 | why pomegranates | Ex 28:35 | Robert Nicholson | 64645 | ||
Pheobe1: We know that the garmets of the hight priest were given in exact detail from God and that they are types of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Exodus 28:31-35 we have a description of the robe of the ephod. It is a seamless robe of blue and around the skirt there are pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet. As brother Scribe has pointed out the pomegranate speaks of fuirtfulness and the golden bells which would ring as the priest moved toward the holiest of all speaks of testimony. The promegranates: blue, purple and scarlet: Blue would remind us of heaven from whence Christ came and now is seated at the right hand of God as our high priest forever. Purple: is the color of royalty again reminding us of Christ our King. Scarlet: speaks of redemption. Our sins were as scarlet and Christ shed his blood to redeem us and cleanse us from our sins. Why Pomegranates? I will give you a dictionary definition "pomegranate--When cut, it displays in rows seeds pellucid, like crystal, tinged with red. Her modesty is not on the surface, but within, which Jesus Christ can see into" Think of the inner beauty! Does this not remind us of Christ who outwardly "there is no beauty that we should desire him" Isaiah 53:2b In Song of Solomon 4:13 Pomegranates are associated with pleasant fruit: Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits: camphire, with spikenard," In Song of Solomon 6:11 and 7:12 the pomegranates plants are budding. This is a sign of growth and future fruit. These are just a few thoughts. Robert |
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99 | Pronouns in John 12:41. Are they Jesus | John 12:41 | Robert Nicholson | 64611 | ||
Revbray: In v. 41 John is telling us when Isaiah spoke the words of the prophecy in V. 40. "When he saw his glory" I believe refers to: "In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up..." (Isaiah 6:1) In this vision the Lord is seen here in all his glory and majesty, he could say "mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts" (Isaiah 6:5) In v. 8 the Lord speaks in plural pronoun "us". I believe we can say that Jesus is repsented in the Godhead and was co-equal and co-eternal and shared in the glory of God. However, when he came to this earth his glory was veiled as he "made himself of no reputation" (Phil.2:7) Thus, I believe in John 12:41 it is referring to Isaiah who saw the glory of the Lord of hosts. Robert |
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100 | What does "baptized for the dead" mean? | Ps 49:7 | Robert Nicholson | 64599 | ||
Ken J. We have to look at this verse within the context of the chapter. In chapter Paul is presenting the importance of the resurrection of Christ. He also points out the other side of the arguement which is the hopelessness which is found if Christ is not raised and if the dead rise not. Some writers have suggested that in Corinth, there were professing believers who did not believe in resurrection and yet they were practising the ritual of vicarious baptism or baptism for the dead. In other words one of the living would be baptised for one who had died unbaptised. Paul in v. 29 is not condoning this practice, but is pointing out their faulty thinking: First of all they deny the resurrection and then they baptise for the dead. "If the dead rise not at all, why are they then baptized for them" is another way of putting v. 29. The reason this practice is not in the church today is that such a practice is not mentioned before or after this verse. Secondly, the Bible clearly teaches that after death our eternal destiny is fixed. In Luke 16:19-31 Jesus shows us this truth. Again Jesus warned the people "If you die in your sins were I am you cannot come" The idea that a living person can somehow help a dead person by being baptised contradicts the gospel of Christ. Christ is the only one who takes the sinners place and makes him right with God. I am reminded of a psalm which reinforces this truth "None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him" Psalm 49:7 Robert |
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