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81 | I just started reading the Bible and.... | OT general | Val | 211341 | ||
Dear Cheri, thank you for the chuckle. I have been a sick puppy myself one too many times. Blessings Val | ||||||
82 | Christians VS Dinosaurs... whats up? | OT general | Val | 213151 | ||
Dear Wily, actually there is an inhouse debate among scientists concerning the age of the earth. To say it is illogical to believe in a young earth is to deny the accuracy of scripture. So I would not use that terminology to describe people's holding to the creation story. Holding to Him - Val | ||||||
83 | Love for all, judge not anyone | OT general | Val | 213213 | ||
Dear akh: Could you elaborate on your encounter with the angel? |
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84 | New Perspective of Sha'ul | NT general Archive 1 | Val | 193590 | ||
In Acts 15:10 Paul is addressing a sect of Jews who were adding to the gospel by wanting to require the gentiles to become Jews. See verse 5. This was a transition point in which a meeting was called, see verse 1 and 2. The outcome of the meeting is stated in verse 19 and 20. These things; things contaminated by idols, fornication, what is strangled and from blood are not things that must be done to be saved but how to live after one is saved. In Galatians 2:11-14 Peter was making a distinction between Jews and gentiles and was not allowing fellowship between the two as is evidenced by his not letting them sit at his table. Again this is not adding to how to be saved but how to live after one is saved. Paul rebuked him for his behaviour no doubt because of Peter's great influence. In James 2:10 James is not saying how to be saved but how to live after one is saved. Some were showing partiality, see verse 9, and he compares this sin with the sin of adultery and murder. He is saying not to show partiality that it is a bad thing. He is showing them how to live after one is saved, how to treat our fellow man, see verse 12 and 13. |
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85 | New Perspective of Sha'ul | NT general Archive 1 | Val | 193660 | ||
Could you elaborate more on the passage in the sense of how you come to the conclusion that it is not binding everywhere for all Christians saying it is quite specific. The book of James is not about how to be saved but how to live after one is saved. You are right the way to salvation is not by keeping the law but through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. |
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86 | New Perspective of Sha'ul | NT general Archive 1 | Val | 193730 | ||
Could you elaborate more on the passage in the sense of how you come to the conclusion that it is not binding everywhere for all Christians saying it is quite specific. The passage in Acts 15:19-20. Respectfully submitted |
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87 | New Perspective of Sha'ul | NT general Archive 1 | Val | 193734 | ||
Note in Acts 15:1 the men who are teaching falsely- adding to the gospel. Note in Acts 15:2 the meeting is called and the leaders meet to discuss this heated issue. Note in Acts 15:3-4 where they are and what they are doing. Note in Acts 15:5 they state the people who are adding to the gospel and why. Note in Acts 15:6 it is a joint decision of the leaders Note in Acts 15:7 Peter relates how God had spoke to him about the gentiles (anyone who is not a jew) By reading the entire book of Acts we get a feel for the book. In this verse he specifically states the gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. Note in Acts 15:8 that upon that belief they (the gentiles) were given the Holy Spirit. This is how the Jews were saved as Peter states (just as He also did to us). Note in Acts 15:9 Peter says there is no longer a distinction made between Jews and Gentiles - in the sense first that they are both saved the same way as is stated (their hearts cleansed by faith). Also, in the sense that the Jews were to accept the Gentiles - this was a new concept to them at the time. As you read the climate at that time the Jews disliked the Roman rule - most Romans were gentiles. Also the gentiles did not have the law, the tabernacle, the feasts - they were excluded. They were the people who were far away. Now they were included because God had revealed that to Peter. So the subject is how is anyone who is not a jew saved. Not only for those (the upset brethren)(15:1) but I submit for gentiles for all time. As to the conduct of the gentiles after salvation - in regards to abstaining from those things contaminated by idols. We know that Israel had gotten into deep trouble for idolatry and suffered God's judgment for that so they didn't want to make that mistake again. They wanted nothing to do with idols. Abstain from fornication - there are numerous references to a holy life that we are to follow. Abstain from what is strangled and from blood - there are numerous references to respect for life. Abstaining from these things would be binding on any gentiles who are turning to God as is stated in Acts 15:19 not for salvation but how to live a holy life. In this passage it explains how gentiles are saved and it explains a conduct after salvation. A question we might ask ourselves is how did the Lord view things contaminated by idols, fornication, what is strangled and from blood. Respectfully submitted, |
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88 | New Perspective of Sha'ul | NT general Archive 1 | Val | 193791 | ||
Could you cite your sources for your last statement. I would like to read those doctrines. Thanks. | ||||||
89 | Were the disciples saved, Born Again? | NT general | Val | 206254 | ||
Dear John, a very good explanation. I have heard Pastor Adrian Rogers say this too - the water is the word that washes, cleanses us when applied. Blessings, Val | ||||||
90 | paradise | NT general | Val | 215097 | ||
John, yes it is Brother John. Praise God for the victory!! Have you heard from Doc lately? Is he doing OK? I miss him. Val | ||||||
91 | paradise | NT general | Val | 215100 | ||
Brother John, I shall lift them up in my prayers. Please give them my regards. Val | ||||||
92 | paradise | NT general | Val | 215194 | ||
Dear Shane, we know that Christ ascended to heaven after the resurrection as the disciples saw Him go up into the heavens and it is described in scripture. Sincerely, Val | ||||||
93 | Abel,s sacrifice acceptable, Cain's not? | Genesis | Val | 192914 | ||
Although the law did not come until Moses the principle is there as we see when God clothed Adam and Eve after the fall. The blood sacrifice points ahead to the blood sacrifice of Christ the Messiah. Whatever is in the heart, i.e., submission or rebellion comes to the surface in the actions or in this case the type of sacrifice. One point being we must come to God God's way, through the sacrifice of His son. Heb 9:22 And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. |
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94 | Why did God put us on earth with satin? | Genesis | Val | 195997 | ||
It sounds like you are angry and blaming God for something that has happened to you. When we do not deal with our anger appropriately, confessing it as sin, it makes us bitter. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." | ||||||
95 | Why did God put us on earth with satin? | Genesis | Val | 196020 | ||
Your right I posted to your response. My intentions were to post to the question that appeared on the front page. I don't know how it got mixed up. Anyway sometimes when I study scripture my mind wonders as well to possible outcomes but I have learned to concentrate only on what the Bible has said and not to go beyond that. That way I stay focused on the Bible passage and not my wondering mind. God has created a place without Satan - that place is in heaven. This earth is not meant to be heaven. With that said I apologize for getting my response to you wrong. May God Bless you and may you grow in the knowledge and grace of God the Father and our Lord His Son Christ Jesus. | ||||||
96 | jews,gentiles,ethninticity??? | Genesis | Val | 206253 | ||
Quvmoh, your commentary is interesting. Do you have any historical references or scripture to back it up? Where do you get the 3 million figure? Also what do you mean by the phrase strict and literal? I am just trying to understand. Thanking you in advance, Val |
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97 | jews,gentiles,ethninticity??? | Genesis | Val | 206274 | ||
Thank you for your references. Blessings, Val | ||||||
98 | Heb. 6:4-6 Security | Gen 1:1 | Val | 219814 | ||
In the Colossians 1:21-23 passage the 23rd verse says "if you continue" in the faith. This verse does not mean that continuing in the faith is what saves you. It means that the proof of your salvation is continuing in the faith. Paul explains that salvation is by grace alone through faith. Adding this verse to grace would be adding something else, in this case;works. I looked up the Galatians passage but do not see your point from this passage. The Hebrews 3:6, 14 again speaks of the proof of salvation; not the means of salvation. Whichever phrase one uses should not matter. Perseverance of the Saints, Once Saved Always Saved. The same conclusion is reached. Both teach that salvation cannot be lost. It is not new Christians that hold to these passages that they believe salvation can be lost; it is entire denominations. One comes to mind is the Nazarenes. There is a comedian in the south. A christian comedian and she says her cousin has been lost and saved a dozen times. On the other side there are those who may have assurance of salvation from man but not from God. Therefore the terminology is not the problem, it is man. |
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99 | Heb. 6:4-6 Security | Gen 1:1 | Val | 219842 | ||
Scripture is always interpreted in light of the whole counsel of God, the whole 66 books of the bible. The language in these verses does not support that the "those" in these verses were saved. It does not use the words which describe a saved person such as justified, righteous. |
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100 | God's Regard for Cain's Offering? | Gen 4:5 | Val | 206027 | ||
At the time of Cain and Abel the sacrificial system had not been made as the covenant given to Moses I believe, had not been given. Through the study of the whole counsel of God, it is assumed that was the way to come to God. Your right an animal does not save us. What saves us is belief in Christ. I don't know how to explain it any better. I know that we are to obey God. If we believe in Him we will obey him. Somehow this sacrifice had to be blood. We see this in the Mosiac covenant as a sin sacrifice. This was before that. So it is assumed. Hebrews explains a lot about this system and how it pointed to Christ and His better covenant. As you can see from the verse about Cain being evil, that is why I am saying he did not obey and trust God. I have to look at all the bible to rightly divide it. Not that I fully understand it all but this is what I have learned so far. A study of both covenants would help you understanding it better. I am still studying it, don't know it all. Blessings, Val |
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