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81 | The number 3, what does it signify? | Matt 1:1 | Tim3:16 | 138355 | ||
And 3 has been explained to me as the biblical number for the Trinity, just as the number 6 stands for man. But there is really no specific usage designated to these numbers | ||||||
82 | Matthew 5:7 the simple meaning? | Matt 5:7 | Tim3:16 | 184640 | ||
Hi Sam84, This sounds like such a fun study for you to take the children thru, Blessed are you (o: It is hard to relate to verses in the beatitudes because they go completely against all that the world teaches us, and against our own desires as well. The first that I would teach them is the translation of the word 'blessed', one meaning would be, "Oh, How Happy" as in, Oh how happy are the ones who are merciful! which couples with, Oh how happy are they who OBTAIN mercy! That translates into today simply as Jesus has paid the debt of sinful man through His blood, at the cross. We are happy (blessed) because God so loved the world that He sent His only Son to die for us. (John 3:16) This is a powerful picture at any age. To be merciful is to not give a punishment that is deserved, and God is merciful to sinners. For us to be merciful to others is to forgive them. To forgive as God forgives is to forgive completely, honestly and instantaneously. This is very hard, for us who are in the flesh to do, because flesh wants to give paybacks, which is a pride issue. God hates pride and withholds mercy to those who cling to sinful pride.. This is living the life of a true Christian, not to be judgmental as we once were, seeking vengeance and demanding amends for the wrongs done to us. Having obtained mercy from God, we should want to show mercy. The next chapter tells us, "But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." This verse should be comprehendable to a child at any age. To shed more light, turn to Matt 18:23 where Jesus begins a parable to explain what happens to those who are not merciful, The children will love you for writing this lesson upon their hearts, and our Lord will surely bless you as well. Happy Teaching, Tim |
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83 | Where do they go? | Matt 5:21 | Tim3:16 | 170153 | ||
Hello WingsofAngels, This topic has been discussed before, if you will just type in the word 'suicide' in the search box. In particular, see ID # 11333. God Bless you and yours' Tim |
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84 | is there 2 translation of matt 6:12? | Matt 6:12 | Tim3:16 | 169379 | ||
Hi Bernadette Macy, Welcome to the Forum. I would like to say that there are many, numerous translations of the entire Bible, but I am unable to find one that says forgive us our trespasses, evn though I do remember reciting the prayer that way in my childhood as a Catholic schoolboy. But I looked in my St. Joseph's Catholic Edition and that version says 'debts' as well. It may help to explain the same as I did to my father-in-law when he a scoffer, and said that one Bible says one thing and another Bible says another. Well, I told him that a trespass is the same as a debt, because you did not pay rent to the owner of the property. It goes actually much deeper than that, but I hope it helps. Here are some other translations and what they say, KJV, NKJV, ESV, NASB, NIV: Forgive us our debts, The Message: Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others. NLV(New Life Version) , NIRV (New International Reader's Version), NLT(New Living Translation): and forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us. CEV, (Contemporary English Version) Forgive us for doing wrong, as we forgive others. WE (Worldwide English), Forgive us for the wrong things we have done, the way we forgive those who have done wrong things to us. |
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85 | Are discipline and sound mind the same | Matt 6:33 | Tim3:16 | 170088 | ||
Hi wendolynny, The concept of a "sound mind" has more to do with our attitude than we may realize. It takes discipline to maintain a healthy attitude in a culture that focuses on instant gratification. If our mind is sound, it is not cluttered up with the cares of this world. See Matt 6:31-34 God has not given us the spirit of fear, but the spirit of power, of courage and resolution, to meet difficulties and dangers. He has also offered the spirit of love to enrich a relationship with Him, which will carry us through trials and opposition. And also the spirit of a sound mind, which is in quietness of mind. The processes of our mind ought to start with God and end with God. We are then able to recognize the power of God and His love for us. However, maintaining a sound mind in the midst of today's society requires constant Discipline , seasoned with a positive outlook, which includes an acceptance of both the good and the bad. Parts of above are from: Small, But Significant by Rod Keesee Forerunner, "Ready Answer," February 2001 and also from Matthew Henry't Commentary on the entire Bible. |
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86 | Is saying "God bless you" wrong? | Matt 10:13 | Tim3:16 | 169348 | ||
I am quite sure that God will not mind, There are some moral directives in Heb 13:1,2 "Let brotherly love continue. 2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels." May God richly bless you. Tim |
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87 | Is saying you are a god unforgiveable? | Matt 12:32 | Tim3:16 | 169749 | ||
Inkpanther, To claim we are gods is not an unforgivable sin. It is as simple as not interpreting Scripture correctly by jumping to self-drawn conclusions. Our flesh would like to think of ourselves as gods so some people try to make verses fit their fleshly desires, which is the same desire that struck Eve as she was partaking of the forbidden fruit. As you know, we are not gods. We are not omnipresent, omnipotent, or omniscient. Upon becoming born again, the Holy Spirit reveals false doctrines to God's children by giving them discernment. This is why you got an upset stomach by the post on the message board as you stated. Jhn 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. (KJV) I feel sorry for TV preachers, for they will be judged at a higher standard than those who do not know better. This is why we need to study, as we are instructed in 2Ti 2:15, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" (KJV) Also, Webster's dictionary shows the difference between God with an upper-case 'G' and god with a small 'g' God's blessings to you, Tim |
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88 | Verse--this adultress generation? | Matt 16:4 | Tim3:16 | 170244 | ||
DSM, There are two verses that answer to your search, Matt 16:4 is above and the second is Matt 12:39, below. Lord Bless, Tim "But He answered and said to them, "An evil and adulterous generation craves for a sign; and yet no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah the prophet;" |
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89 | Did Jesus punish anyone, that is, an ind | Matt 18:6 | Tim3:16 | 146580 | ||
Mat 18:1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" Mat 18:2 And He called a child to Himself and set him before them, Mat 18:3 and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Mat 18:4 "Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Mat 18:5 "And whoever receives one such child in My name receives Me; Mat 18:6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone hung around his neck, and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. In Him, Tim |
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90 | do not despise small beginning | Matt 18:10 | Tim3:16 | 184513 | ||
Hi dddd, The closest verse I can find is the following, also above. Mat 18:10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. (KJV) You have three translations now. I may be able to help further if you give some info as to the context or subject of your search. May God Bless you in your studies, Tim |
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91 | do not despise small beginning | Matt 18:10 | Tim3:16 | 184514 | ||
Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase. (Job 8:7) This is not as close of a match, but hey, welcome to the Forum, we are glad you are here Tim |
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92 | when did jeasus learn he was to save us | John 2:4 | Tim3:16 | 169788 | ||
Hello Mellow, Jesus, being born an infant was 100 percent human, yet He was also 100 percent God. And, as God, He knew the end from the beginning. The earliest biblical reference that I know of concerning Jesus' knowledge of His mission on earth is in John 2:1-11. Here, Jesus was aware of His omnipotence, but was also aware that His Father's will was to manifest His healing powers (unto salvation power) at a later date. One other reference is in Luke 2:40 when he was found teaching in the Temple at age 12. God's Blessings to you and yours, Tim |
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93 | Heaven without Baptism? | John 3:5 | Tim3:16 | 170097 | ||
I agree with Brad, also look at Titus 3:4-7, "But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life." (NASB) |
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94 | particular verse | John 3:16 | Tim3:16 | 126335 | ||
mikec, I do not watch pro wrestling but someone at work asked me what John 3:16 was because a wrestler had it on his clothes. Not only is it a very important verse concerning salvation, but the numbers 3:16 (obviously) hold special significance to me. See the books of first and second Timothy, as well as Revelation. As far as the significance of the verse listed above,First, is an example of God’s love in giving his Son freely to the world, this includes three things:—1. The mystery of the gospel being revealed: The love of God the Father is the source of our regeneration by the Spirit and our reconciliation by the lifting up of the Son. Jesus Christ is the only-begotten Son of God. This is an exhibition of His love, in giving him to us we know we that he loves us. Concerning the redemption and salvation of man, it pleased God to give his only-begotten Son. He not only sent him into the world prepared with full power to negotiate peace between heaven and earth, but he gave him, to suffer and die for us, as the great propitiation or expiatory sacrifice. This is how God commends his love for the world: God so loved the world, so completely, so richly. Now his creatures shall see and know that he loves them, and wishes them the very best of all things. He so loved the world of fallen man as he did not love that of fallen angels; see Rom. 5:8; 1 Jn. 4:10. Also we have, in verse 17, is God’s design in sending his Son into the world: it was that the world through him might be saved. He came into the world with salvation in mind, with salvation in his hand. Therefore the offer of life and salvation is sincere, and shall be made good to all that by faith accept it. Bless you my brother, tim |
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95 | once saved always saved? | John 10:28 | Tim3:16 | 208687 | ||
To answer the question, I always remember a quote by a famous preacher who said, "Once saved, Always saved, ,as long as we abide in Him." Blessings, Tim |
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96 | I said ,you are gods | John 10:34 | Tim3:16 | 182428 | ||
I had that question myself as I was confused by this for a time, not so long ago. ,The confusion cleared up after I recognized that the difference was between the upper-case G, and the lower case g. I turned to Webster's Dictionary that defined the upper-case G thusly: 1 capitalized : the supreme or ultimate reality: as the Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe. When Jesus called those 'gods' in the NT he was definitely not referring to human Gods, because they were neither omnipresent, omniscient, or omnipotent, as God possesses all three of these attributes. The following definitions are more apt to describe the gods that are referred to in Jhn 10:34, as Jesus was quoting from the Old Testament, namely, Psa 82:6, "I have said, Ye [are] gods; and all of you [are] children of the most High." 2 : a being or object believed to have more than natural attributes and powers and to require human worship; specifically : one controlling a particular aspect or part of reality 3 : a person or thing of supreme value 4 : a powerful ruler #2 to me would explain the nature of the ancient gods, such as Thor, god of thunder. #3 would explain an idol, such as a golden calf, being supposedly more valuable than the gold it was made out of. #4 would explain the god in the scriptures we are concerned with. This is because God would give attributes to the kings and judges that would be necessary for them to rule over such a great multitude of people, such as the wisdom of Solomon. There have been cults that take this verse out of context, and even a Bible-study group teacher that wrongly answered a question, agreeing with a student and said "yes, we are all gods." That statement split the group in two, and shows exactly why this forum and ones such as this are so valuable, as they teach and admonish, while enabling us to not be ashamed, correctly handling the Word of truth. God bless you for your question, and may He also bless the operators of this forum for all they do. Tim |
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97 | rapture unseen, 2nd advent seen by all | John 14:3 | Tim3:16 | 169751 | ||
rs8795, I am not convinced that the thief in the night is the rapture, for there are no biblical passages to say it is. The day of the Lord could possibly be misunderstood as the rapture, but rapture is not mentioned in any translationthat I know of. 2Pe 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; There are two passages that speak of the White Horse in the Book of Revelation, but they are not clear enough to say that this happens on the Lord's Day, either. Rev 6:2, KJV, And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. Rev 19:11, KJV, And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him [was] called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. If I have misunderstood your question, I apologize, please clarify it for me. God's Blessings to you, Tim |
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98 | Is the Raptur a real event? | John 14:3 | Tim3:16 | 169752 | ||
Hi Edwin, Does it actually say that every eye will see the thief? I believe this is an allegory for an unexpected event. As to Him who cometh with clouds, Hebrews 12 makes mention of the great cloud of witnesses as it refers to the Old Testament saints. The church I attend teaches that the rapture will happen before the Great Tribulation. It is separate and distinct from the rapture of the church. The rapture is the time when Jesus will be coming for His church. At His second coming, He will be coming with His church. I myself will wait in anticipation of what our Lord has in mind for His saints, and I prefer not to convince myself of a particular event on which the Scriptures are unclear. God's Blessings to you and yours, Tim |
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99 | explain john19:26/27 | John 19:26 | Tim3:16 | 170442 | ||
Hi Pastor, Welcome to the Forum. What devoted love, for Jesus to honor His mother with such an act of devotion, in spite of His present disadvantage! Christ was selflessly providing for his mother even through His own mortal agony. Sometimes, when God takes one comfort away from us, He brings another to take it's place. Christ's example here is teaching all men to honor their parents in any and every circumstance, and to provide for their comforts and desires by every available means. Now the brothers of Jesus were not in His presence at this point, since they were (at least until now) in doubt concerning His divinity. John is the sole apostle with enough fortitude to stand through to the end at the Cross, thus making him the suitable candidate. May the Lord Bless You as You Serve Him. Tim |
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100 | Difference in hell and the abyss | Acts 2:31 | Tim3:16 | 181762 | ||
Hello Cuddle, My attempt to answer your query is that the word "hell" is used in the Authorized version, for different ideas, or places. 1) sheol 2) tartaros (II Peter 2:4) 3) gehenna hades (same as the Hebrew sheol of the Old Testament), tartaros, and gehenna have all been translated into the same word, Hell. sheol and hades mean the same thing—simply the grave. gehenna is derived from the Valley of Hinnom which lay just outside Jerusalem. It was the place where trash was burned . Garbage, refuse and dead bodies of animals and criminals were thrown into the fires of gehenna, or the Valley of Hinnom. Everything thrown into this valley was completely burned up, or destroyed by fire. Therefore, Christ used gehenna to describe the fate of unrepentant sinners! tartaros, occurs only once in the New Testament (II Peter 2:4) It refers to the prison of fallen angels. Translated into English, as "dark abyss," or "prison." Charis, Tim |
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