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81 | What do the "ittes" represent.? | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155906 | ||
Hi Mike, CDBJ gave a good answer. There is a further issue to address though. We realize that Israel was called Israel "ites" and in the sense CDBJ seemed to be speaking, it is the "people of" Israel. In a broader sense, in the overview of Old and New Testament history, God chose Abraham out of all the people of the earth to make covenant agreement with him. The importance of that is, in the old testament, from God's viewpoint there were only two classes of people...Jews and Gentiles...Jews being the covenant people and all the rest of the people being the Gentiles or nations. Gentiles catches almost all people, including me, and if you are not Jewish, you also. God was looking for one obedient man, and couldn't find one until Jesus came to earth. Of course he was the only one who could shed holy blood for remission of sins also, and "without the shedding of blood there is no remission" God gave the first example Gen 3:21, Heb 9:22. What does that have to do with ittes? When Jesus came he came to save all mankind (if they only knew it) John 3:16, so he made a level playing field,...Eph 2:11-15.. based on better promises..Heb 8:6.. God, based on, faith (obedience James 1:22)to God, through Jesus, out smarted the devil and took all power away from him and gave it to Jesus, the one obedient man..Matt 28:18..Then immediately delegated it to mankind, with himself as the head..after his resurrection...Eph 1:17-23 to mankind, that are believers, as the body of Christ. In the old testament, there were only two classes of people on earth, from God's viewpoint...Jew and Gentile... Where was God going to get this third class of people? I Cor 10:32...from the pool of people, Jew and Gentile that were believers in Chirst. The church is made up of both Jew and Gentile. The 3rd class of people are called "the Church." It eliminated the "ittes", from God's viewpoint as far as the church was concerned. But as far as the world is concerned that do not believe in Jesus, there are still "ittes" out there that need to know about Jesus, so they can become one of God's children, adopted into his family. Eph 1:5. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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82 | Locate verse not repaying evil for evil | Rom 12:17 | C.S.M. | 155872 | ||
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83 | Why is it hard for me to repent from sin | Matthew | C.S.M. | 155832 | ||
Dear Devinsoldie22, It sounds like you have asked God into your life already. If that is so, he has provided for you a believer the following I John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. (9) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Sin is doing opposite of what God says is good. If what you did is opposite of what Jesus would do if he were walking beside you, watching what you did, and didn't do it himself, then it is sin. Ask yourself why you doubt if God exists, and why those thoughts come to your mind. You do realize there is a real devil and God would never put a thought of doubt in your mind, so guess who is putting those thoughts in your mind! Yep, you guessed it, the devil. He doesn't want you to say you believe in God, that would break his power over you! If he can get you to think, speak and do what he does, you would be his servant. When you choose to think, speak and do what God says, now you are his servant. It's your turn to choose! Good or evil! God or satan! God told us in Genesis 2:9,13, that we could eat of the tree of life, and the devil can't stop your choice! God gave you that choice! It's up to you to take that choice. All people have sinned. God sent Jesus so we could be washed from our sin. Tell God your sin, ask him to forgive you and he will. That breaks satan's power over you. Then ask him to help you stay on fire for him, and to defeat every trick of the devil that tries to get you back as satans servant to sin. It's your life, you have to ask, no one can do it for you. Do it now. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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84 | I need to repent where do I look? | Matthew | C.S.M. | 155831 | ||
Dear sacollins, John 3:16 For God so loved the world he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes on him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. (17) For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved. Always look to God and ask him to save you in the name of Jesus, his Son. After all, God said he sent Jesus to save all mankind, if they only knew it. What does repent mean? It means turning from one direction and going in the opposite direction. What does it mean to be a sinner? That is someone who is doing opposite of what God says we should do, think, feel and say. There is no human being that has not sinned in some way, against God. In the first place, if one does not know what God says about a subject, how would they know if they were doing opposite of what God wants? Then after they find out what opposition they have toward God they must ask him to forgive them of their sin. All people have broken the first commandment: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself. Has any human loved God that way, besides Jesus? no. From God's viewpoint when we break even one commandment, we have broken them all! So it puts all people in the place of asking him to forgive them, help them, save them. We've all been there and done that, who are Christians. It has to be asked with all your heart. It is not based on feelings, but because you mean it, you want him to help you forever. You want him to be Lord (supreme authority) over all your thoughts, words, and deeds, all of your ways, means and directions, and all the steps you take in your life time. If you want that more than anything, he will save you, guide you into all truth, and his word will set you free. JOhn 17:17. Then ask him to give you strength, never to oppose him or his word again. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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85 | How do we fullfill the golden rule? | Matthew | C.S.M. | 155830 | ||
Dear Bazos, I Cor 13:4-8...Charity in the Greek language is Love... We want to be treated with patience, kindness, mercy, with equality, purity, without selfishness, without anger, with others always thinking the best of us, without our faults being constantly displayed, but with our good points being displayed, that others would help us in time of need and remove burdens, use their faith for our benefit in times of need, joyfully anticipate all things good for us, and stick with us when we fail God, ourselves and others, because this kind of Love always succeeds. Doesn't that sound like a little "heaven on earth" to you? Isn't that what we all want? Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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86 | Lifting hands worship Yes/No? Acts 17:25 | Acts 17:25 | C.S.M. | 155829 | ||
Dear Geebers50, Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things in it, seeing that he is Lord (G.supreme authority) of heaven AND earth, dwells not in temples made with hands. Ask yourself is there a difference between heaven and earth? Ask if there is a difference between The Spiritual things of God, and the natural things of mankind? The who, what, when, where, how, and why questions will be helpful in your search. John 4:24 tells us "God is a Spirit, and they that worship him MUST worship him in Spirit and in truth." Ask: How do I worship God in Spirit? How do I worship God in truth? One major clue is John 17:17, John 8:31-32 Psalms 149:1-9, Psalms 150:1-6...tells us exactly how to worship, where the praises should be, what the praises do, where the praises are done, what to praise him about, what kind of musical instruments to use, if you are supposed to move around when you do praise him, and how many things are to praise the Lord. This is spiritual praise, in the psalms, for God alone. It is not the kind that was afforded to human kings by servants with their human (or natural) hands and motives. After you read it, you decide. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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87 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155821 | ||
Hi Kalos, Didn't intend to insult you with the reply that was given. Please forgive me..Ok? Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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88 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155820 | ||
Dear Doc, I love that man, whoever he was. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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89 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155819 | ||
Dear Doc, My understanding of Presuppose or presupposition was to take for granted; assume to start with. One could say, everyone does have a basic belief system, true or false. This is evidenced in the lifestyles of people and the view of what is good and what is evil. Mr Hendryx made the statement "It is a view that places the Christian world-view and it's basic assumptions over against the non-Christian world-view and basic assumptions!" I agree whole heartedly, and in that sense, believe :)Christians could all agree. Using it in the sense of basic belief systems and the knowledge of "actual" truth from God through his word. what was attempted to be said was all mankind has to deal with challenging the "reality" they have been taught by the world, people, and the interferring influence of "the god of this world" (system of thought, word and deeds). This only tended to mix up Adam and Eve when they took another's word, instead of Gods word, and acted on it. Of course there is the other deceiver as James 1:22 states, that after one knows truth, they do not do the truth. Isn't that what Adam and Eve did, deceived themselves? Isn't it what each of us do in our lack of understanding of God completely? I may not have made myself clear, as I did not intend to imply that it is intuitively obvious to every, or all man(-kind), that the composition is three parts. Actually the exact opposite was the intent. It is not intuitively obvious, it can only come through the study of God's word for oneself. I am so glad God has put his word above all philosopy, my pastor calls it philosophooey :) Please don't send me ugly letters, I didn't say it, he did! It is a given that there are philosophys, but only one truth, God's word. Dogmatic, right? Psm 138:2 for you have magnified your word above all your name. (cuts out all philosophies, sharp sword, if you ask God. He's the only "know it all" (in the highest, best and purest sense) I know.) Ro 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world (one might say: philosophies): but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that 1) good 2) and acceptable 3) and perfect will of God. Hmmmm the will of God is in three levels also! The one I most want to agree with is: 1)God the Father, 2) God the Son and 3) God the Holy Spirit, don't you wish everybody did? I John 5:7 Thank you for your kind answer. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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90 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155816 | ||
Dear Doc, My understanding of Presuppose or presupposition was to take for granted; assume to start with. One could say, everyone does have a basic belief system, true or false. This is evidenced in the lifestyles of people and the view of what is good and what is evil. Mr Hendryx made the statement "It is a view that places the Christian world-view and it's basic assumptions over against the non-Christian world-view and basic assumptions!" I agree whole heartedly, and in that sense, believe :)Christians could all agree. Using it in the sense of basic belief systems and the knowledge of "actual" truth from God through his word. what was attempted to be said was all mankind has to deal with challenging the "reality" they have been taught by the world, people, and the interferring influence of "the god of this world" (system of thought, word and deeds). This only tended to mix up Adam and Eve when they took another's word, instead of Gods word, and acted on it. Of course there is the other deceiver as James 1:22 states, that after one knows truth, they do not do the truth. Isn't that what Adam and Eve did, deceived themselves? Isn't it what each of us do in our lack of understanding of God completely? I may not have made myself clear, as I did not intend to imply that it is intuitively obvious to every, or all man(-kind), that the composition is three parts. Actually the exact opposite was the intent. It is not intuitively obvious, it can only come through the study of God's word for oneself. I am so glad God has put his word above all philosopy, my pastor calls it philosophooey :) Please don't send me ugly letters, I didn't say it, he did! It is a given that there are philosophys, but only one truth, God's word. Dogmatic, right? Ro 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world (one might say: philosophies): but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that 1) good 2) and acceptable 3) and perfect will of God. Hmmmm the will of God is in three levels also! The one I most want to agree with is: 1)God the Father, 2) God the Son and 3) God the Holy Spirit, don't you wish everybody did? I John 5:7 Thank you for your kind answer. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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91 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155795 | ||
Hi Hank, Problem is, you can't stand to straight in the ditches. I didn't say the doctrine was wishy washy, I said the solid road bed of truth is where Jesus walks, not in the to much ditch, or the to little ditch. A lop side ball doesn't roll to well either. I just love your Arkansas lingo, it's so cute. God loves you Hank.... and I love you In Christ.... Always in Christ and His Love, C.S.M. |
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92 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155735 | ||
Reminds me of this guy :) A minister dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is this guy who's dressed in sunglasses, a T-shirt, leather jacket and jeans. St Peter asks this guy. "Who are you, so I may know whether or not to admit you into the Kingdom of Heaven?" "I'm Joe Cohen, taxi driver, of New York city" St Peter consults his list... smiles and says "Take this silken robe and enter the Kingdom of Heaven.... The minister stands erect and booms out.. "I'm Joseph Snow, pastor of the Second Baptist Church for the last forty-three years" St. Peter consults his list again and says to the minister, "Take this cotton robe and enter the Kingdom of Heaven."... Just a minute says the minister The taxi driver gets a silken robe, How can that be?"... "Up here we work on results" says Saint Peter. "While you preached, people slept. While He drove, people prayed". |
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93 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155730 | ||
Hi Mark, My point exactly, the written word itself is big enough to answer for the Living Word himself. John 1:1-4, Rev 19:13 Jesus is the one who was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood, and his name is called the Word of God. Always In Christ, C.S.M. |
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94 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155729 | ||
Hi Mark, My point exactly, the written word itself is big enough to answer for the Living Word himself. John 1:1-4, Rev 19:13 Jesus is the one who was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood, and his name is called the Word of God. Always In Christ, C.S.M. |
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95 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155728 | ||
Best authoritative reference? The Bible itself interpreted by the Holy Spirit. That's then excellent research. Seems mans interpretation is what got the Jews off in left field with God :) Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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96 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155727 | ||
My personal experience has been, there is an extreme that is in the ditch on one side of the road, and another in the ditch on the other. I'd just rather walk in the middle of the road with Jesus and stay out of the extreme of the ditches. I Cor 8:2 The point here is, the Holy Spirit know specifically and can teach specifically each person on their level of understanding, man can't do that, even though they may or may not have many letters behind their name that man has put there because they agree with them. That is not to put down education from the natural standpoint, it's necessary, but when it concerns spiritual things, the Holy Spirit is "The Guide into all the truth," not learned or unlearned mankind. Sorry, the thought was it had answered with the scripture given. It is understood you agree to disagree About I Thes 5:23, but until God erases it, I still believe it. Didn't realize I could go on the lecture tours :) Don't change your belief for me, that's not important, just do it if God tells you to. Pompous? no. Dogmatic? Truth is always dogmatic. Perhaps the pontificating comes from both directions, with each perspective. Hope you got to class on time Professor. Always In Christ, C.S.M. |
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97 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155726 | ||
Hi Doc, I Cor 9:27 doesn't mention the will, only the body. Who is the, I, Paul is talking about? His spirit or his body? I don't see where you can conclude the will is implied? What is the scriptural basis? You are right,James 2:16 was not the correct scripture, the reference was I JOhn 2:16 so that would be confusing :) Yes, we do disagree as to the two part or three part being. All of God's word has to be considered in coming to conclusions and not just isolated parts, he knows more than all mankind put together and he is the revelator. I Thes 5:23 No one should have, and I know I did not have presuppositions. I came to my conclusions by study of the word. I had no clue mankind was spirit, soul and body, until I read it. Pre-suppositions come from lack of truth and Jesus identified the source of truth as God's word, not mankinds suppositions. John 17:17 That's good enough for me. Ro 1:20 What are the invisible things of him? Isn't it the spirit realm, the Holy Spirit, Heaven, hell, mankinds spirit (which is the image of God John 4:24, since God is a Spirit), thoughts of the innermost being of man. Actually I think we are of the same understanding on that issue. I don't know any Greeks or gnostic's :) don't know what they think so it couldn't be a hang-over. I Cor 2:13 is the heart of the New Testament teaching starting from John 1:33, John 14:26, 17, Acts 2:4, 33, 39, and many others as the purpose of the teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit himself. Of course he teaches truth, so that is God's word, but he also give the revelation and understanding of this truth. I John 2:27 But the anointing which you have received of him (God the Father) abides in you, and you need NOT that ANY MAN teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie and even as it (or he) has taught you, you shall abide in him. Who do you say is the anointing? Where does the anointing come from? Who is the source of the anointing? Is it a someone, or just a something in your opinion? We know the natural anointing oil was used in the Old Testament, I realize the anointing is truth, as this verse says, but I also know Jesus is the truth, John 14:6, the Holy Spirit is the truth, John 16:13, and God's word, both living, written and spoken is truth. John 17:17. The truth is what we're after, so what is it, who is it, where is it, and who has it in your opinion? II Cor 10:12 seems to me to be a warning to all people who think they have all the answers of both the Spiritual and natural things as the examples from the previous scriptures (I Cor 10:1-12) that the Holy Spirit through Paul was explaining, for all mankind to read and take heed. verse 11 Now all these things happened to them for examples; and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. In reading what those folks did, they thought they had it all together and God said no they didn't. You do agree that man is both spiritual and physical (or natural)? Isn't it a fact that none of us know it all? II Cor 10:12 What that says to me from a personal level and in my walk with God is don't compare yourself with others. The way I view it is God gives each person their own things to accomplish for him. They are different and according to what he has given us, whether talents or whatever, specifically. If we look at someone else in the body of Christ and think they are doing more or less than we are, in either case, we would not be wise. As Paul continued he did not stretch himself beyond "our measure"...we each have what God wants us to do. Don't try to do the other persons job.. I realize some of these issues are considered by some as side issues to the original subject. I don't feel anything is a side issue and that all issues of life are connected in some way as a whole. See next note |
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98 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155564 | ||
Hi Doc, I Cor 9:27 "I" (the real Paul, his spirit) keep under my body, and bring "it" (my body) into subjection: Paul is saying his spirit must control his body and it's lusts and desires. James 2:16 warns about what we must resist, "all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world." Who's going to keep you from doing this, God? No, it's up to you to recognize, and resist it. I Peter 5:8-9 tells believers "Be sober, be vigilant; because YOUR adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour; (9) whom (you) resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your breathen that are in the world (system of thought, word and deed)." John 4:24 Because God is a Spirit and we're made in his image Gen 1:27, it is reasonable to conclude that we are a spirit. Even from the natural standpoint, we know we have a mind, a will and emotions, and scripture teaches Ro 1:20 The invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are (already) made (and we understand naturally), even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they (all mankind) are without excuse. God makes the natural things we understand and compares them to the supernatural and spiritual things he understands, there fore it is another way God is able to communicate his life and life-style to uneducated, limited, mankind (that's all of us, in comparison to God). That's why it is written, "the Holy Ghost teaches" How? comparing spiritual things with spiritual. I Cor 2:13 and that discernment comes spiritually, from the Holy Spirit. II Cor 10:12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. Paul said, including himself in the statement, "if any man think that he knows any thing, he knows nothing yet as he OUGHT to know." I Cor 8:2 Where does that put all the rest of mankind? Personally, I find the more I learn, the more I realize all the things I don't know, and how gracious God is for sharing what I can absorb, slightly. He saw I didn't have sense enough to come in out of the rain and he helps me, daily. We understand we have a body, if no other way except we see it daily! How can anyone say, the word doesn't mean what it says, when Paul, through the Holy Spirit said, "I pray God your whole spirit, and soul and body, be preserved blameless, unto the coming of the Lord." I Thes 5:23 If I can count, he names three parts..that makes up each individual person, for all ages and all times, according as it is written in God's word we are a three part being. I agree to disagree with your assertion that we are not three part beings. Always In Christ, C.S.M. |
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99 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155562 | ||
Hi Doc, Trichotomy (division into three parts) Parellelism (relation or position) Onotlogical (being, existence, reality) Are we trying to communicate to all or mask what we are saying? This is not to condemn, but I never see Jesus using the personal understanding he has to communicate to folks. He could bowl us all over with his understandings and no one could possibly get what he was saying! He uses the weak, beggerly elements to confound the wise. So everyone can understand, please use simple words when you communicate. Thank you and God's best to you. Always In Christ, C.S.M. |
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100 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155561 | ||
Hi Msbea, Jesus in Luke 11:37-44, was addressing the inward, hidden, wickedness of the "so called" (of themselves the) religious elete. These are those who like to play a religious game with people, but inwardly, Jesus saw and continues to see everyones heart, or inward parts. He knows how everyone thinks, not just how they speak. However, Jesus also admonished the multitudes and his disciples, concerning these leaders in another way because they "sit in Moses' seat". Teaching God's word, ways, means, and directions. Matt 23:1-3 The Scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses' seat" (3) All therefore whatsoever they bid you OBSERVE (out of God's word), that observe and do; but do not you AFTER THEIR WORKS: for they SAY and DO NOT. James 1:22 But be you DOERS of the WORD (of God) and not just hearers only, deceiveing your own selves... (only the doers are just before God Ezek 18:5) He is revealing to all mankind throughout all ages that it is not what anyone does or says, that is impressive to mankind, that will count with God, it is the motive and intent of the heart, or inward parts, from which that person is motivated. These were "leaders" that were self absorbed, holier than thou, motivated, and as Jesus said were hypocrites. What is a hypocrite? One who says the right things, but does not do what God says is the right things, through his written word. In addressing sin (or opposition to God and his word) to the Jews on every level Paul put it clearly... Ro 2:28 For he is NOT a Jew (from God's viewpoint), which is one outwardly: neither is that circumcision, which is outward "in the flesh": (29) But he is a Jew, (both natural and spiritually) which is one inwardly: and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; (The key?) Whose praise is NOT of men, but of God." This is in essence, the guist, of how God see's every person. If a person is a people pleaser, a self pleaser, a world pleaser, they will not be pleasing to God. The focus of every persons life must, according to these scriptures, be "am I pleasing to God?", "Am I obeying God?" Paul addressed this, by the Holy Spirits guidance, to reveal to us personally, how to determine if we are fooling ourselves in our walk with the Lord. No one "can" know how clean anyone else's temple is, the only one they can truely know is themselves, and how they are obeying God, in the fullness of the knowledge that they have of God and his word. Paul let them off the hook, slightly, Ro 3:1-2 and then said (3) "let" God be true (truth), but every man a liar; as it is WRITTEN, that you might be justified (freed) in your sayings, and might overcome when you are judged. That takes in all mankind, when he said "every man" that is including one's self. In other words God knows everything about everything and everyone, he is our source, we are not our source of information, clealiness, or any other subject. It is he that has saved us, and not we ourselves. Therefore, we cannot focus on any other person, place or thing for our information, edification, or redemption. God will take care of the cleaning and the undefilement of your temple, which is your body with your cooperation, wisdom, and obedience to him. I Cor 6:19-20 What? Know you not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which you have of God , and you are not your own? (20) For you are bought with a price: (the sacrifice of Jesus Christ) therefore glorify God in your body, AND in your spirit which are God's (personal property.) Things that can defile are those things stated in God's word, that he says defile, such as Gal 5:19-21. That is not the only things but are some of the things. If you have a concordance, look up the word defile and read the word of God on that subject. He will enlighten your understanding of this subject. Always In Christ, C.S.M. |
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