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81 | Truly saved or not | NT general Archive 1 | meusing | 45098 | ||
We are new born Children of God when we first come to Him. Sometimes we fall, as babies do when trying to walk. God is faithful to pick us up and set us on our feet again, and to chastise us if nesessary, through sickness or suffering to bring us back to Himself. The father of the prodigal son did not disinherit his son when his son left him but eagerly looked for the return of the prodigal. |
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82 | How do our sufferingss "fill up"... | Col 1:24 | meusing | 45090 | ||
I like what Calvin mentioned that we (Christians) are parts (members) of Christ's body and "as Christ has suffered once in His own person, so He suffers daily in His members" (us) and that "that afflictions must be cheerfully endured, inasmuch as they are profitable to all the pious, and promote the welfare of the whole Church, by adorning the doctrine of the gospel." Adam Clarke adds "I have still some afflictions to pass through before my race of glory be finished; afflictions which fall on me on account of the Gospel; such as Christ bore from the same persecuting people. It is worthy of remark that the apostle does not say paqhmata, the passion of Christ, but simply qliyeiv, the afflictions; such as are common to all good men who bear a testimony against the ways and fashions of a wicked world. In these the apostle had his share, in the passion of Christ he could have none. He trod the wine press alone, of the people there were none with him." |
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83 | Differentiating various sufferings | Col 1:24 | meusing | 45089 | ||
All I know is to keep my eyes (attention) fixed on Christ. What we go through He has too. Heb 4:15 For we do not have a High Priest Who is unable to understand and sympathize and have a shared feeling with our weaknesses and infirmities and liability to the assaults of temptation, but One Who has been tempted in every respect as we are, yet without sinning. so that we can claim Rom 8:37 Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us. Rom 8:38 For I am persuaded beyond doubt (am sure) that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things impending and threatening nor things to come, nor powers, Rom 8:39 Nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
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84 | Differentiating between attacks | Col 1:24 | meusing | 45088 | ||
Yes, Attacks on us because of our profession of faith are different than other attacks simply because the first are from the enemy of God. The cross that we each bear is the body (old habit of sin) that is to be crucified so we can live the victorious life identified with the resurrecion life of Christ. Attacks of the enemy are designed to try to make us deny God, or focus on ourself and circumstances so much we forget that God said that He would be with us and that we should trust in Him. Other sufferings are just part of our living in a fallen world. Our focus is to be on Christ who is overcomer and in Him we also are overcomers. Look athe those who have cronic pain and still use the time in bed to interceed with God for others ect. I hope I am clear. That is why I like quoteing those who can say things better that this dyslectic fisherman. |
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85 | What is a spiritual sacrifice? | Col 1:24 | meusing | 45024 | ||
hi, Cheryl, adding to your quotes Spurgeon wrote this in one of His moning devotionals for April 5 "On Him they laid the cross, that He might bear it after Jesus." --Luke 23:26 We see in Simon's carrying the cross a picture of the work of the Church throughout all generations; she is the cross-bearer after Jesus. Mark then, Christian, Jesus does not suffer so as to exclude your suffering. He bears a cross, not that you may escape it, but that you may endure it. Christ exempts you from sin, but not from sorrow. Remember that, and expect to suffer. But let us comfort ourselves with this thought, that in our case, as in Simon's, _it is not our cross_, but Christ's cross which we carry. When you are molested for your piety; when your religion brings the trial of cruel mockings upon you, then remember it is not _your_ cross, it is Christ's cross; and how delightful is it to carry the cross of our Lord Jesus! _You carry the cross after Him_. You have blessed company; your path is marked with the footprints of your Lord. The mark of His blood-red shoulder is upon that heavy burden. 'Tis _His_ cross, and He goes before you as a shepherd goes before his sheep. Take up your cross daily, and follow Him. Do not forget, also, _that you bear this cross in partnership_. It is the opinion of some that Simon only carried one end of the cross, and not the whole of it. That is very possible; Christ may have carried the heavier part, against the transverse beam, and Simon may have borne the lighter end. Certainly it is so with you; you do but carry the light end of the cross, Christ bore the heavier end. And remember, _though Simon had to bear the cross for a very little while, it gave him lasting honour_. Even so the cross we carry is only for a little while at most, and then we shall receive the crown, the glory. Surely we should love the cross, and, instead of shrinking from it, _count it very dear_, when it works out for us "a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory." |
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86 | What is difference betw. versions? | Bible general Archive 1 | meusing | 45021 | ||
They are translations from one language into another. languages change. we no longer say 'thee', 'thou' 'ye', ect. Each translation tries to make the words that were written in Hebrew and Greek readable to readers of their day. | ||||||
87 | What about abusive marriage? | Col 1:24 | meusing | 45015 | ||
An abusive relationship is an attack on us, not a cross to be born. Paul explained : 1 Cor 7:13 And if any woman has an unbelieving husband and he consents to live with her, she should not leave or divorce him. 1 Cor 7:14 For the unbelieving husband is set apart (separated, withdrawn from heathen contamination, and affiliated with the Christian people) by union with his consecrated (set-apart) wife, and the unbelieving wife is set apart and separated through union with her consecrated husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean (unblessed heathen, outside the Christian covenant), but as it is they are prepared for God [pure and clean]. --------- 1 Cor 7:15 But if the unbelieving partner [actually] leaves, let him do so; in such [cases the remaining] brother or sister is not morally bound. But God has called us to peace. --------- 1 Cor 7:16 For, wife, how can you be sure of converting and saving your husband? Husband, how can you be sure of converting and saving your wife? 1 Cor 7:17 Only, let each one [seek to conduct himself and regulate his affairs so as to] lead the life which the Lord has allotted and imparted to him and to which God has invited and summoned him. This is my order in all the churches |
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88 | Who is gathered first ? | Matt 13:30 | meusing | 44983 | ||
The parable of the tares and wheat is just that, a parable not a fixed prophesy saing this first ,then that. Jesus said it to show that there will always be hypocrites and false professors in the church. to leave them to God. John Gill said ... Let both grow together until the harvest… By "the harvest", is meant "the end of the world", (Matthew 13:39) either of the Jewish world, the dissolution of their church and state, which was near; or of a man's life, which is the end of the world to him; or rather of this present world, the system of the universe, of the material world, as to its present form and use, and of the inhabitants of it, and of time in it. Now the end of the world is compared to harvest, because the time of it is fixed and settled; though it is not known when it will be, yet it is as certain as the time of harvest; and because as that is in the summer season, in hot weather, so this will be a time of wrath, when the day of the Lord will burn like an oven; and as the harvest time is a time of hurry and labour, so will it be in the end of the world, especially with the angels, who will be gathering the elect from the four winds, and all men, to appear before the judgment seat of Christ; and as at harvest the corn is cut down, the fields cleared, and all brought home, so it will be at the end of the world; the sickle will be thrust in, and the earth reaped, the tares bound in bundles, and cast into the fire, and the wheat gathered into the garner; and as the harvest, as it falls out to be good or bad, is matter of joy or sorrow, so will the end of the world be joy to saints, who will then enter into the joy of their Lord, and be for ever with him, and sorrow to the wicked, who will then go into everlasting punishment. Until this time, wheat and tares are to "grow" together. The "wheat", or true believers, "grow" in the exercise of grace, as of faith, hope, love, humility… and in spiritual knowledge of the will of God, of the doctrines of grace, and of Christ; which growth is owing to the dews of divine grace, to the sun of righteousness shining upon them, to the gracious influences of the blessed Spirit, and to the word and ordinances as means. The "tares", or nominal professors, may "grow" in riches, in credit, and reputation among men, and in speculative knowledge; and oftentimes so it is, that they grow worse and worse, both in doctrinal and practical wickedness: when they are ordered to "grow together", the meaning is, not that their growth is equal, or of the same kind, nor in the same way, nor in the same things; but this only notes the time and duration of their growth: nor is this suffered and permitted, because of any love God has unto them, or any delight in, or approbation of them; but either because they are not fully ripe for ruin; or for the exercise of the saints, and for their temporal and spiritual good; for it is entirely a tender regard to the wheat, and not to the tares, that they are ordered to grow together. And in the time of harvest, I will say to the reapers, the angels, (Matthew 13:39) gather ye together first the tares; that is, formal professors, hypocrites, and heretics; whom he will have removed out of his kingdom, his church, his field, in the world: and this order shows, that the angels will have a perfect and exact knowledge of these persons; and that their work will be to separate them from the righteous; when the churches will be pure, and without spot, or wrinkle: and this will be done first; that is, these wicked men will be first removed out of the church, before their more severe punishment takes place: |
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89 | WHERE are they taken? | Luke 17:34 | meusing | 44982 | ||
to Christ, as Calvin remarked ... as the disciples had asked, Where, Lord? that is, "How shall we stand erect amidst so great shaking? and how shall we remain safe amidst such dangerous storms? and to what places of concealment shall we resort for protection, when we are united?" Christ declares, as we find in Matthew--that he is the banner of solid union, and in which all the children of God must be gathered. |
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90 | So, not ALL suffering is included? | Col 1:24 | meusing | 44978 | ||
Since Paul said that his suffering was for the sake of the Colosians, I cannot see, in all conscince how it reffers to all sufferings. 2Co 1:5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 2Co 1:6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. 2Co 1:7 And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. 2Co 1:8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: Php 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 2Ti 1:8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 2Ti 2:9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 2Ti 2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. |
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91 | Which kinds of suffering? | Col 1:24 | meusing | 44954 | ||
Our focus is to be on Christ Jesus. all the things you listed are parts of living. We have Jesus as our anchor and stay. He said ... John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." If our focus is on Him, what happens to us in this sinful world in nothing to what we have. Heb 12:2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Paul applied this 2 Tim 3:10 Now you have closely observed and diligently followed my teaching, conduct, purpose in life, faith, patience, love, steadfastness, 2 Tim 3:11 Persecutions, sufferings--such as occurred to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra, persecutions I endured, but out of them all the Lord delivered me. 2 Tim 3:12 Indeed all who delight in piety and are determined to live a devoted and godly life in Christ Jesus will meet with persecution [will be made to suffer because of their religious stand]. We do not need to go looking for suffering. Just my meusings |
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92 | Reflection Luke 12:16-34 applies now | Luke 12:34 | meusing | 44948 | ||
I think Col 3:1-2 are the direct application of what Jesus is teaching... Col 3:1 IF THEN you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, thus sharing His resurrection from the dead], aim at and seek the [rich, eternal treasures] that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. [Ps. 110:1.] Col 3:2 And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth. Col 3:3 For [as far as this world is concerned] you have died, and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God. Col 3:4 When Christ, Who is our life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in [the splendor of His] glory. |
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93 | I would like a reflection Luke 12: 16-34 | Luke 12:15 | meusing | 44946 | ||
the whole passage seems to start in vers 13 when one of the comapany asked him to be a judge between himslef and his brother. Jesus warned against covetousness v. 15 Then he started the parable (16) to warn us not to try to get treasure here on earth. (21) He then went on to show how the ravens and lilies were provided for, and encouraged them (and us ) to look to the providence of God. for where yourtreasure is there will your heart be also. |
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94 | Paganism seems to fit what i do believe | John 14:6 | meusing | 44942 | ||
Everyone believes or disbelieves in something. The important thing is believing in the truth. If a car is on fire, believing that a bucket has water in it will not stop an explosion if the liquid in the bucket is realy gasolene if it is thrown on the fire (in belief the gas is water). The fact are, 1. there is a God to whom we will answer to. 2. there is no way for us to get into heaven on our own good works. 3. Jesus has come to take the punishment that we deserve so we can be free and clean. If you do not believe this you will still have to stand before God. the question is will you be standing on your own merits or in the merit of Jesus. |
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95 | "In beginning was word.." John 1:1 | John 1:1 | meusing | 44780 | ||
From the Translator's Notes : Today's English Version THE WORD OF LIFE 1. Before the world was created, the Word already existed; he was with God, and he was the same as God. 2. From the very begining the Word was with God. 3. Through him God made all things; not one thing in all creation was made without him. 4. The Word was the source of life,(a) and this light brought light to mankind. 5. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out. (a) - What was made had life in union with the Word. Revised Standard Version - 1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2. He was in the beginning with God; 3. all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. 4. In him was life (a) and the life was the light of men. 5. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (a) Or was not anything made. That which has been made was life in him 1.1 Before the world was created, the Word already existed; he was with God, and he was the same as God. [Before the world was created,the Word already existed] represents the Greek "in the beginning was the Word." As the commentaies pointout, John obviously intents that his readers see a parallel between the opening words of his gospel and the opening words of Genesis. "In (the) beginning" refers to the period before creation (creation is not mentioned until verse 3), and so the TEV renders this phrase [before the world was created] (see New English Bible (NEB) "when all things began," NEB alternate rendering "the Word was at creation," and GeCL "In the beginning, before the world was created"). John wants his readers to understand that at whatever point creation began, THE WORD ALREADY EXISTED. In the number of languages it is diffucult to translate literally "in the beginning," since a word such as "beginning" requires some indication of what began. Some translators attempt to use the phrase "in the beginning of the world," but this phrase may not make sense, since in some languages only events begin, and not objects, such as the world. The problem is sometimes avoided by using another type of expresion, for example, "before there was anything" or "when things first came into existance." Other translators prefer to transform the passive expression "the world was created" into and active one, for example, "before God created the world." However, to do so introduces a minor complication, for later in the same passage creation is spoken of as being performed through the Word. Note, however, that in TEV the relation of the Word to creation is clearly indicated as secondary agentcy (verse 3). Some of these problems are overcome in certain laguages by an idiomatic expression which indetifies creation as "in the beginning of life" or "when there was as yet nothing." Such expressions, however, depend entirely on the idiomatic usage in the language into which the translation is made. Otherwise such a rendering can be misleading. ..... |
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96 | Please explain in short verses 1-26. | John 17:1 | meusing | 44776 | ||
THE LORD'S PRAYER TO THE FATHER. 1-5. The Glorification of the Son. .... 6. I have manifested Thy Name. ...... 7,8. The Son sent by the Father and recognized ........ 9-11 Disciples. One as We are. .......... 12. "I kept them." ............ 13. the Purpose of the Lord's words. ............... 14-. Thy Word given ............... -14. they not of the world. ...........15 "Thou . . . keep them. ................ 16 "They not of the world" ................ 17 Thy Word. Truth. ............... 18,19. the Purpose of the Lord's Work. ........ 20-23. Disciples. those who believe trough them. One "as We are" 24 The glory of the Son ... 25. The Son sent by the Father recognized. .. 26 I have declared Thy Name. |
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97 | A brief explaination of John 17. | John | meusing | 44772 | ||
John 17 is Jesus' high priestly prayer. | ||||||
98 | Galatians and Matthew | Galatians | meusing | 44769 | ||
I am not sure what your question is about ancestor worship, as we worship a living God. But circumcision was instituted by God as a sign of His covenant with Abraham. In Galations and Romans, Paul shows that now,Gal 5:6 For [if we are] in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith activated and energized and expressed and working through love. |
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99 | Cain and Seth's wives descended from who | Genesis | meusing | 44754 | ||
This has been answered many times. Cain and Seth's wives were decended from Adam and Eve. John Gill said ... Who this woman was is not certain, nor whether it was his first wife or not; whether his sister, or one that descended from Adam by another of his sons, since this was about the one hundred and thirtieth year of the creation. At first indeed Cain could marry no other than his sister; but whether he married Abel's twin sister, or his own twin sister, is disputed; the Jews say , that Cain's twin sister was not a beautiful woman, and therefore he said, I will kill my brother and take his wife: on the other hand, the Arabic writers say , that Adam would have had Cain married Abel's twin sister, whom they call Awin; and Abel have married Cain's twin sister, whom they call Azron; but Cain would not, because his own sister was the handsomest; and this they take to be the occasion of the quarrel, which issued in the murder of Abel. Calvin said ... And Cain knew his wife . From the context we may gather that Cain, before he slew his brother, had married a wife; otherwise Moses would now have related something respecting his marriage; because it would be a fact worthy to be recorded, that any one of his sisters could be found, who would not shrink with horror from committing herself into the hand of one whom she knew to be defiled with a brother's blood; and while a free choice was still given her, should rather choose spontaneously to follow an exile and a fugitive, than to remain in her father's family. Moreover, he relates it as a prodigy that Cain, having shaken off the terror he had mentioned, should have thought of having children: F248 for it is remarkable, that he who imagined himself to have as many enemies as there were men in the world, did not rather hide himself in some remote solitude. It is also contrary to nature, that he being astounded with fear; and feeling that God was opposed to him, could enjoy any pleasure. Indeed, it seems to me doubtful, whether he had previously had any children; for there would be nothing absurd in saying, that reference is here made especially to those who were born after the crime was committed, as to a detestable seed who would fully participate in the sanguinary disposition, and the savage manners of their father. This, however, is without controversy, that many persons, as well males as females, are omitted in this narrative; it being the design of Moses only to follow one line of his progeny, until he should come to Lamech. The house of Cain, therefore, was more populous than Moses states; but because of the memorable history of Lamech, which he is about to subjoin, he only adverts to one line of descendents, and passes over the rest in silence. |
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100 | Atonement of Jesus Christ Deu.12:16-23 | Rom 3:25 | meusing | 44695 | ||
Rom 3:23 Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor and glory which God bestows and receives. Rom 3:24 [All] are justified and made upright and in right standing with God, freely and gratuitously by His grace (His unmerited favor and mercy), through the redemption which is [provided] in Christ Jesus, Rom 3:25 Whom God put forward [before the eyes of all] as a mercy seat and propitiation by His blood [the cleansing and life-giving sacrifice of atonement and reconciliation, to be received] through faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in His divine forbearance He had passed over and ignored former sins without punishment. Rom 3:26 It was to demonstrate and prove at the present time (in the now season) that He Himself is righteous and that He justifies and accepts as righteous him who has [true] faith in Jesus. |
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