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81 | Need help in understanding this verse. | Matt 10:35 | keliy | 221435 | ||
It is difficult to know the meaning of a particular passage without first understanding the interrelated conditions that were present when the verse was spoken. In this case, by our Lord and blessed Savior. First may I suggest that you read the passage in Matthew 10 from vs 16, thru 42. In this case, the preceding verse should be much help. (v 35, above) What these verses relate to are the hardships and sufferings that followers of Christ must expect, as well as how to prepare for and deal with them. As Christ saw Himself moving ahead with His work, He was telling His disciples beforehand, that it will be far different than what they expect, so they would not be surprised, and lose hold of their faith. Verse 16 starts out with the attention-getter, as Jesus says, "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." Verse 22 tells them they will be hated, -when they might have expected to be honored, as subjects in the court of the King of kings. They are told that they would be imprisoned, as evildoers, and even put to death, vs 21. As His followers thought they would enjoy peace and prosperity, that comes with wealth and power, Christ said "No, I came not to bring peace, but a sword" That is, the sword of His Word. On earth it will not bring peace, but persecution. This will put men at odds with each other, even their own kin. The persecuting daughter will be against the believing mother and no familial affection will overcome this. (verse 36) In general, those who should be the closest to their heart will often be the ones who will be the most passionately contentious. |
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82 | if i think i am right, what can i do | Matt 10:35 | keliy | 221486 | ||
First may I suggest that I believe you are doing things right. Because Jesus said in Jhn 15:18, "If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. Of course the word 'hate' is not meant to be taken literally here, since language "shifts" across cultures, it is meant here as a more comparative term. So if you did not receive any friction from the 'world', it is likely because you were much too friendly with the 'world' Additionally, there is a good passage in Matthew 10 from vs 16, thru 42. What these verses relate to are the hardships and sufferings that followers of Christ must expect, as well as how to prepare for and deal with them. Verse 16 starts out with the attention-getter, as Jesus says, "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." He was instructing His disciples here that they would be imprisoned, as evildoers, and even put to death, vs 21 The first expectation of people as they turn from the 'world' and become followers of Christ is that they should enjoy peace and prosperity, -all that comes with the wealth and power of being a child of the King. But, Christ said "No, I came not to bring peace, but a sword" That is, the sword of His Word. On earth this will not bring peace, but persecution. This will put men at odds with each other, even their own kin. The persecuting daughter will be against the believing mother and no familial affection will overcome this. (verse 36) In general, those who should be the closest to our hearts will often be the ones who will be the most abrasive, and argumentative towards us. Which brings me to the passage in Eph 6:12, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." So when you are persecuted by friends and family, do not be mad at the person, but at the enemy, for putting those ideas into that person's head. In other words, Hate the sin, but love the sinner. Finally, you were on the right track with the verse about turning the other cheek, but this was not meant in that literal view. What this verse teaches, is against Anger. To shed some light here, If we were to hit someone back, after we are assaulted, that only builds anger up. Because the normal reaction is to hit back a little harder than the first slap on the cheek. Then the next action would be a more aggressive punch, and then it comes to a boil, "like a pot of neckbones" This allows anger exist and to grow, by feeding into it, and there is no anger in God's Kingdom. Anger is like a small stream at first, but can build to a raging torrent. If we were to try to block the anger, it would be like building a dam, which would eventually burst under increased pressure. But, by doing it Jesus' way, which is "turning the other cheek", then if we are slapped by them, we have given the other person's anger a place to go, thereby reducing it, by letting it cool off. This can be compared to throwing a rock into a large fluffy pillow: The rock will be ingested softly by the pillow, and hidden from sight. No resistance, no loud noise. It's energy will therefore have been expended, and there will be no more life left in that anger. So, if friend or family suggests to you that you are not doing what Jesus wants you to do, respond with, "That is an intersting thought. Can you show me where you get your information? Is it in the Bible? What, then, would Jesus want me to do, in your view?" What this will lead them to is the Word of God. They will thereby learn the truth and not from you, but from God. May the Lord strengthen you and bless the words of your mouth. keliy |
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83 | Question about Fasting | Matt 15:32 | keliy | 213091 | ||
Hi Loyal357, Basically, fasting means "not having eaten" The above verse in the NASB uses hungry, where the KJV uses fasting. No, it is not impossible to do this at work. There are legitimate fasts however, and not so legitimate ones. If I am unable to get something to eat because I have no money, is it appropriate for me to decide to fast at that point? You could lengthen the fast by not eating before work, or even after. But I have heard there are shorter fasts, such as one meal. Or there is the 'Daniel fast' where he didn't eat food from the king. There is a reason for fasting that is only known within ourselves. That is what makes it so personal and builds our relationship with God, who knows our heart. It is ok to fast at work if your heart is in the right place, and the environment does not hinder you. Sometimes I get so busy at work that I forget to eat. That is a type of fast that I can not offer to God. But If I had a particular reason to make a request before the Lord, and wanted to skip meals and pray along with it during work, that could be considered legitimate. If I were given an hour at work to go for lunch, and I chose to replace physical nourishment with prayer in a quiet spot I would think that the Lord would honor that as me denying myself, and living in the spirit, not my flesh. There are so many aspects to fasting, and many various interpretations. Pray about this and seek the Lord. He will give you the answer that you seek Lord Bless keliy |
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84 | How Holy Is Marriage? | Matt 16:6 | keliy | 213371 | ||
Hi humility, Actually we are urged not to marry a non-christian, by Paul. "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? (2Cr 6:14) A Christian's definition of marriage is the union of a man and a woman, under Christ's direction and authority. So marriage can be thought of as three coming together, another sort of trinity. It is also ungodly to (have close) fellowship with a thief or a murderer, if they have not repented of their ways. I have seen Christians get drawn into horrible backslides from which they have not yet recovered. Paul also warns against this. "Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. (1Cr 10:21) I would kindly suggest to you that it seems you are comparing apples and oranges. When you mention why we call it Holy Matrimony, I might ask, which translation do you find the word matrimony in? I think the word you meant was marriage. Let us stay within what the Bible says, and not mix in thoughts of men. If we were to do this, we would be diluting God's Word, and straying from His Law. Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. (Mat 16:6) Blessings, keliy |
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85 | What about these sins? | Matt 16:6 | keliy | 213469 | ||
Hi Robert, Yes we are glad to try to help you understand. I am no expert but I know that we are unable to keep every command in the Bible. -Before I stick my neck out too far I will say that I do not condone Any sin by claiming we will be forgiven of it. We must first start by looking at the whole of Scripture, and not trying to obey any one verse without also considering the discourse that surrounds the passage. For instance, you mentioned Matt 5:32, but prior to that, in vs 29, Jesus tells the crowd: And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out... Now would anyone really consider obeying that to the letter? What about the left eye? We are not commanded to go through life maimed or crippled. You also mentioned Mal 2:16. Yes it is true that God hates divorce, God hates divorce because God hates sin. Divorce is a sin and how many are there who fail to live a righteous and holy life that is free from sin? Rom 3:23 answers that: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" And are all yet forgiven by God when they repent? Romans 3:24 follows right up with: "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus" So you see, His commands were not given to save us, but to show that we are unable to justify ourselves through obedience. The Blood of Christ is the only thing that can save us. We are told very plainly that we are justified 'freely' which means that there is no price tag, and there is no amount of effort that we can accomplish to deserve this. Therefore, our obedience to Christ's commands are done in gratitude for what has already been done for us,and not in the hope of any future reward. If you were to pray and seek the Lord I am sure He will hear you. Your answer will come, maybe not at that same moment but be alert and praise Him for His grace and mercy, amen. keliy |
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86 | Are apostles the same as evangelists? | Matt 28:19 | keliy | 212741 | ||
The word apostle comes from the Greek, apostolos, meaning "someone sent out", -as with a purpose, such as with a message. The word evangelist comes from the Greek word euangelion which means "the one who delivers the message." The word angel or, 'angelos' is from the same root word and means "messenger" . The intention of most evangelism is to convert those who do not follow Christianity in order to obtain salvation. Evangelists are acting in obedience to the Great Commission, a command from Jesus to his disciples. So while they all have a common purpose or goal, they are actually different. It is like the difference between an apostle and a disciple. While an apostle actually has to be chosen for the task by the one who is doing the sending, such as an ambassador would be, a disciple can make the decision himself to follow in the disciplines of Jesus Christ. Though we may have different talents today as relating to evangelism, we must still make the decision ourselves, without necessarily being chosen for the specific task. Angels on the other hand, are different. They are spiritual beings and we are unable to 'choose' to be an angel. Joyful blessings, keliy |
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87 | The Blind leading the blind | Mark 8:18 | keliy | 210765 | ||
Hello daverobertsjr, Welcome to the Forum! The reference to blindness is not physical blindness, remember Jesus most often talked about the spiritual realm, using metaphors of the material world to help us understand. For examples of spiritual blindness, see the several passages in Like that Jesus exclaims to the Pharisees, "Woe unto you". The last one is this: Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered. Lord's Blessings to you, Keliy |
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88 | The Blind leading the blind | Mark 8:18 | keliy | 210774 | ||
Hello daverobertsjr my friend in correspondance and brother in the Lord. You seem confused about Jesus' authority when you ask, "How could Jesus be critical of the tradition of washing hands before eating and then insinuate that the command of death should still be valid?" Firstly, Jesus was not critical of the washings of hands tradition, it was the scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, "Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread." So, you see? Jesus was not critical of that at all. Nor does our all-knowing Lord insinuate anything, ever. When you say Jesus insinuated that the command of death should still be valid, You may be guilty of placing your wisdom above God's, who is our Heavenly Father. I hope that it is a mere misunderstanding, and seeking for an answer. That would be a good thing. It is Matt 5:22 that says, "But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire." The sin of cursing parents is opposed to the duty of honouring them. I see this at the same level as calling them names. As Jesus did not condemn the adulterous woman, neither would He condemn a rebellious child for a sin of the tongue, at that point in time. But there will be an eternal judgement, which is what I believe the Lord is referring to in the verse that you questioned. Please understand, I am not knocking your question. I really desire to receive your questions so that any misunderstandings might possibly be cleared up. Blessings, keliy |
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89 | What are the Seven new signs | Mark 16:17 | keliy | 210364 | ||
Hi Hungry One I thought your question to be a typo and edited it. Sin, not Sign: Thanks for the question, is that not so much like the Roman Catholic Church? (What would God ever do without them?) I got the following from, boingboing.com "Vatican comes up with a new list of Seven Sins Posted by Mark Frauenfelder, March 10, 2008 3:17 PM In the sixth century, Pope Gregory handed down a list of "seven cardinal vices." Now the Vatican has issued an additional seven "social sins." You offend God not only by stealing, taking the Lord's name in vain or coveting your neighbor's wife, but also by wrecking the environment, carrying out morally debatable experiments that manipulate DNA or harm embryos," said [Bishop Gianfranco] Girotti, who is responsible for the body that oversees confessions. The seven social sins are: 1. "Bioethical" violations such as birth control 2. "Morally dubious" experiments such as stem cell research 3. Drug abuse 4. Polluting the environment 5. Contributing to widening divide between rich and poor 6. Excessive wealth 7. Creating poverty The original deadly sins: 1. Pride 2. Envy 3. Gluttony 4. Lust 5. Anger 6. Greed 7. Sloth |
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90 | he raised Lazarous from death and healed | Luke 1:2 | keliy | 213873 | ||
Hi ikechukwu, To me, at least the answer is fairly obvious, but there are many others also with opinions about this. Jesus came to preach the 'good news', and His actions added validity to His words. -That is, He walked His talk. The message of 'good news' brought by Jesus Christ from the Father was not about Jesus, but about the Kingdom of God. The miracles He performed for our benefit gives us a picture of what things are like in heaven: There is no sickness, and Jesus healed the lepers. There is no death, and Jesus raised Lazarus. There is no blindness, or hunger, as He also gave sight to the blind and fed the hungry with loaves and fish. There is no condemnation, and Jesus gave a reprieve from a certain death sentence to the adulterous woman, and to the woman at the well, who was divorced 5 times and living in sin, He made her into an evangelist. Jesus calmed the sea and walked on the water to show He held power over the physical realm. He cast demons into the pigs to show that He had power over the spiritual realm. Jesus' coming to earth was a miracle in itself: one man fulfilling over 300 prophecies. The way Jesus left the earth was the most important miracle of all, and He said He was going to prepare a habitat for us in His Father's estate. He did all these things so that we would be without excuse when He comes back to separate the sheep and the goats. -Do you have any doubts as to which you will be counted among? God Bless, and bless God. keliy |
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91 | Greek of Luke 1.36: hosei/about | Luke 1:56 | keliy | 220957 | ||
Hi Rick, Just a small addition, as food for thought, Mary, being a young virgin and not knowing clearly what to expect with a pregnancy went to her pregnant cousin's house to get some first hand info. Then, after about three months, as she began to 'show', she would be forced to hurry home to her betrothed to deal with that scenario in the timeliest manner. It is unlikely that she would have stayed gone for four months, for her 'family way' would have been increasingly hard to conceal. As Christ was being formed in her womb Mary also would likely have taken more delight than she used to do in sitting alone peacefully and keeping in silence. |
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92 | Greek of Luke 1.36: hosei/about | Luke 1:56 | keliy | 220960 | ||
What I am making of the Gk. "hosei" is that it is used before something definitive, such as 8 days. "hosei" would be placed before the numeral '8' to mean: like, as, or approximate. True, there is a possibility of a continuance afterwards, but this would likely be short. I am seeing more evidence to show that Mary would not stay longer, than she would've. But this is only my suggestion. Other instances of the word "hosei" include, Matt 3:16, and he saw the Spirit of God descending "like 5616" a dove, and lighting upon him (Strong's 5616 meaning: similar to) Matt 9:36, and were scattered abroad, "as 5616" sheep having no shepherd (Strong's 5616 meaning: for instance) Luke 3:23, And Jesus himself began to be "about 5616" thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph (Strong's 5616 meaning: approximately) So, please understand that I am no Gk. expert either but when Jesus was "hosei" thirty years of age, that could easily mean plus or minus a six month period or more. We simply are not allowed that much latitude in the passage about His mother. In Vs. 56, when Mary was there "hosei" 3 months, it could possibly mean, yes, plus or minus 2 weeks or so, but I still hold to the opinion that Mary would rather leave Elizabeth before all the commotion surrounding John's birth gained a presence, as well as the circumference of her midsection. (o: The majority stick to the story as is, and I concur that Mary headed for home when Elisabeth was near her time. As the Christ was being formed inside of her, she would take a great deal more delight than usual in sitting alone and remaining silent. Thank you for the good question, it is a pleasure studying with you. |
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93 | How long did Jesus preach on earth? | Luke 3:23 | keliy | 212953 | ||
Hi Patrice, Jesus began His ministry when He was thirty (verse above). After which He preached for about three years. Lord Bless, keliy |
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94 | Is "supposedly" a misprint? | Luke 3:23 | keliy | 214321 | ||
Hi Sam, Hi Fred, Actually it is very simply explained about the 'Father' of Jesus. At thirty years of age,Jesus was about to start His earthly ministry. We actually have no information about Him from the time Jesus was 12 yrs, until He became 30. Before this time, He was raised in the family arrangement of Joseph and Mary, with His brothers and sisters. It would therefore be assumed by all their fellow citizens that since He was the Son of Mary, that her husband Joseph would be His father. I simply substituted the word 'assumed' for 'supposed' -make sense now? 30 years is how old Joseph was when he stood before Pharaoh (Gen. 41:46), and the age of David when he began his reign (2 Sa. 5:4), and also the priests were to enter upon the full execution of their office at this age as well. (Num. 4:3) Blessings, keliy PS, I am happy that your dogs have found such a loving home. My 4 month old Jack Russell Terrier is named 'Esther' |
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95 | NT reference to a miracle near Shunem | Luke 7:14 | keliy | 213552 | ||
Hi pssupple I think the miracle you are concerned with is during Jesus' Ministry in Nain, approximately two miles from Shunem. (Luke 7:11-17) There are obvious parallels to Elisha's miracle in Shunem (2 Kings 4:8-37) Welcome to the Forum. Lord Bless, keliy |
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96 | why pigs | Luke 8:26 | keliy | 214302 | ||
Hi catfish, It is my understanding that it would be appropriate for these demons be cast into pigs, because they are non-kosher animals. The first mention of the idea that demons may prefer the bodies of animals is shown in Genesis 3. Lord Bless, keliy |
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97 | when one lies the truth will be revealed | Luke 12:2 | keliy | 212981 | ||
Hi LovemyLord7 I think this may be what you are looking for, I hope that it helps you. Luk 12:1 Under these circumstances, after so many thousands of people had gathered together that they were stepping on one another, He began saying to His disciples first of all, " Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Luk 12:2 "But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. Luk 12:3 "Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed upon the housetops. blessings, keliy |
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98 | when one lies the truth will be revealed | Luke 12:2 | keliy | 212982 | ||
Hello (again) LovemyLord7, After looking a little further, and seeing your prior questions on satan before the ones about truth, I think that this passage may be closer to what you are looking for: 2Th 2:1 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, 2Th 2:2 that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. 2Th 2:3 Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, 2Th 2:4 who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God. 2Th 2:5 Do you not remember that while I was still with you, I was telling you these things? 2Th 2:6 And you know what restrains him now, so that in his time he will be revealed. 2Th 2:7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only he who now restrains will do so until he is taken out of the way. 2Th 2:8 Then that lawless one will be revealed whom the Lord will slay with the breath of His mouth and bring to an end by the appearance of His coming; 2Th 2:9 that is, the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders, 2Th 2:10 and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved. 2Th 2:11 For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, 2Th 2:12 in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness. Lord bless, keliy |
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99 | Please explain: Luke 14: vs 26 | Luke 14:26 | keliy | 221121 | ||
Hello Dottie, First, as always, be careful not to pull this verse out of the text into which it has been divinely placed, and Second, be careful not to single the word 'hate' out of the verse. This word takes on a much different meaning in our culture than it did during biblical times. Simply put, to 'hate' means to love one thing less than the other In the 14th chapter of Luke, Jesus is teaching about discipleship by using two similitudes. One is showing that we must count the cost of following Him, and the other, that we must acknowledge the hardships that will surely come our way. The Pharisees would have expected Him to say, "If any man come to me, and be my disciple, he shall have wealth and honour in abundance. It is I alone who can make him a great man.’’ But He actually tells them quite the contrary. Our Lord teaches them that they must be willing to give up the things they liked the most, and must come to him without any of their creature-comforts, and do so willingly, so as to separate from them rather than from Christ. Scofield reference notes puts it like this: "All terms which define the emotions or affections are comparative. Natural affection is to be, as compared with the believer's devotedness to Christ, as if it were hate. See Mt 12:47-50 where Christ illustrates this principle in His own person. But in the Lord the natural affections are sanctified and lifted to the level of the divine love (cf) Jn 19:26,27 Eph 5:25-28." As disciples of Christ, some but not all were crucified. Yet we all must pick up our cross, and know that this is our duty. That we must not only consider it, but also to expect it. I hope this helps. I know it may seem a bit sketchy, but it is hard to explain. If you need anything further, well you know where we are. keliy |
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100 | Gospels are OT books? | John 1:1 | keliy | 211547 | ||
Hi Robbert, I have been in the understanding that Christ's death was around 30 AD. The Gospels are commonly said to have been written after the years following 50 AD. Mark was first, John was last, after 85 AD. So, while it is true that Jesus lived in Old Testament times until His death, the four Gospels still qualify as New Testament writings. Actually, John's account of the Gospel was likely not written until after all other Books of the New Testament. -So if the Gospel of John is qualified as OT, then so are all the writings in the NT, since they were written earlier. Blessings, keliy |
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