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81 | Should I leave my church? | Luke 18:8 | kalos | 189015 | ||
'When should a person leave a church? ____________________ "There is certainly nothing wrong with moving one's membership just because another church offers better teaching or more opportunities for growth and service. But..." ____________________ 'Leaving a church is not something that should be done lightly. Too many people abandon churches for petty reasons. Disagreements over simple matters of preference are never a good reason to withdraw from a sound, Bible-believing church. Christians are commanded to respect, honor, and obey those whom God has placed in positions of leadership in the church (Heb.13:7, 17). However, there are times when it becomes necessary to leave a church for the sake of one's own conscience, or out of a duty to obey God rather than men. Such circumstances would include: 'If heresy on some fundamental truth is being taught from the pulpit (Gal. 1:7-9). 'If the leaders of the church tolerate seriously errant doctrine from any who are given teaching authority in the fellowship (Rom. 16:17). 'If the church is characterized by a wanton disregard for Scripture, such as a refusal to discipline members who are sinning blatantly (1 Cor. 5:1-7). 'If unholy living is tolerated in the church (1 Cor. 5:9-11). 'If the church is seriously out of step with the biblical pattern for the church (2 Thess. 3:6, 14). 'If the church is marked by gross hypocrisy, giving lip service to biblical Christianity but refusing to acknowledge its true power (2 Tim. 3:5). 'This is not to suggest that these are the only circumstances under which people are permitted to leave a church. There is certainly nothing wrong with moving one's membership just because another church offers better teaching or more opportunities for growth and service. But those who transfer their membership for such reasons ought to take extreme care not to sow discord or division in the church they are leaving. And such moves ought to be made sparingly. Membership in a church is a commitment that ought to be taken seriously.' ____________________ www.biblebb.com/files/macqa/IA-lvchurch.htm |
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82 | What do the seven candles represent? | Rev 1:20 | kalos | 188961 | ||
Question: What do the 7 candles stand for in the church today? An answer: I was unable to find the word “candles” in the book of Revelation in the King James Version. If you are referring to the candlesticks in Revelation chapter 1, then the answer is: Rev. 1:20 (KJV) The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. What the seven candlesticks represented when the Revelation was given is what they represent now. It hasn’t changed. When we try too soon to spiritualize a verse, we often miss the meaning of it altogether. We know what the Bible means by what it says. And what this text says is: “the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.” These are the seven churches that are named in Revelation chapters 1 and 2, literal churches that existed at the time Revelation was written. Grace to you, John |
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83 | Asking many to pray for us? | Eph 6:18 | kalos | 188902 | ||
Hank: Thanks for your excellent answer to Justme's question. Heard on Christian radio: When most of our prayers sound like this, "Father, give me this and give me that. Give me, give me, give me!" what we are actually saying to God is: "Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me." Luke 15:12 In other words, Give me my inheritance NOW. When we do this, it is obvious that our interest in God is not for Himself, but for what He can give us or do for us. Grace to you, John |
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84 | Tell satan's job when he was in heave | Revelation | kalos | 188856 | ||
When did Satan fall from heaven? 'Answer: Satan’s fall from heaven is described in Isaiah 14:12-14 and Ezekiel 28:12-18. While these two passages are referring specifically to the king of Babylon and the King of Tyre, they also reference the spiritual power that was behind those kings - Satan. In regards to when Satan fell, these passages describe is why Satan fell, but they do not specifically say when the fall occurred. What we do know is this: the angels were created before the earth (Job 38:4-7). Satan fell before he tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden (Genesis 3:1-14). Satan’s fall, therefore, must have occurred somewhere after the time the angels were created and before he tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Whether Satan’s fall occurred a few minutes, hours, or days before he tempted Adam and Eve in the garden, Scripture does not specifically say. 'Why did Satan fall from Heaven? Satan fell because of pride. He desired to be God, not to be a servant of God. Notice the many "I will..." statements in Isaiah 14:12-15. Ezekiel 28:12-15 describes Satan as an exceedingly beautiful angel. Satan was likely the highest of all angels, the most beautiful of all of God's creations. Satan was not content in his position. Instead, Satan desired to be God, to essentially "kick God off His throne" and take over the rule of the universe. Satan wanted to be God, and interestingly enough, that is what Satan tempted Adam and Eve with in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1-5). How did Satan fall from Heaven? Actually, a fall is not an accurate description. It would be far more accurate to say that God cast Satan out of Heaven (Isaiah 14:15; Ezekiel 28:16-17).' ---------------------------------------- Related Topics: Can Satan read our minds / know our thoughts? Why did Satan think he could defeat God? Was Satan in charge of music in Heaven? Who is Satan? Why doesn't God give Satan and the fallen angels a chance to repent? ____________________ www.gotquestions.org/Satan-fall.html |
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85 | let us put the words of Christ first. | Matt 24:30 | kalos | 188854 | ||
'The Perils of Prooftexting and How to Avoid Them' 'If you think you're on safe theological ground because of a pet verse, better look twice. Simple prooftexting has its perils. Here's how to avoid them. (...) 'Virtually every Christian with a theological point of view thinks his view is scriptural. Why shouldn't he? He has a prooftext he can quickly quote in his defense. 'If you're not careful, though, simply picking out a verse that seems to support your view may result in pitting one text against another, creating an apparent contradiction. This may be satisfying for the moment because the verse affirms your pet doctrine. But your take on the passage may be wrong, and the conflict created with other texts undermines the authority of the Bible in general. 'Part of what we do on the radio show is dispute different theological views. A caller gives me his opinion and cites supporting verses. I can almost hear him settling back in his chair and folding his arms. His work is done, or so he thinks. 'My verses say one thing; his appear to say another. As long as he can find a verse that--at least at first glance--supports his view, he's satisfied. Whenever the issue comes up, he can simply quote his pet text. 'Taking a casual approach to prooftexting doesn't solve the conflict. It merely intensifies it. How? Because, as I mentioned, when my verses say one thing and his appear to say another if we simply camp on our verses we affirm a contradiction. 'So how do we solve this problem? We keep one goal in mind. Our question should be, "What does the Bible teach?", not simply "What does our verse seem to teach?" How do we learn what the Bible teaches? By choosing an interpretation that makes the best sense out of all the relevant verses. 'That takes more work than simple prooftexting. If there's an apparent conflict, we must try to solve it. It is not enough to point to a verse that supports our position. If all of the Bible is God's Word and without error, then we must also consider the scriptural evidence that seems contrary to our theology and attempt to factor it into our answer...' ____________________ To read more go to: www.str.org/free/ solid_ground/SG9909.htm (For additional information go to: www.str.org At that website, under "Search Stand to Reason", enter the words: never read a Bible verse) |
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86 | Which saints will be left behind? | 1 Thess 4:17 | kalos | 188784 | ||
Please tell us the book, chapter and verse of the Bible where it says there will be no-0ne saved during the tribulation. Grace to you, Kalos |
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87 | Is drinking a sin? | Rom 13:13 | kalos | 188783 | ||
There are 613 commands in the Torah (OT Law). Which of them prohibits the consumption of alcohol? None, except for those people who take a Nazirite vow, and then only for the term of the vow. Drunkenness, however, is always a sin. Grace to you, Kalos |
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88 | Which saints will be left behind? | 1 Thess 4:17 | kalos | 188732 | ||
No Biblical evidence for partial rapture Which saints will be left behind? Will there be a partial rapture? (Source: www.gotquestions.org/partial-rapture.html) 'There are some believers who hold that only faithful Christians will be taken in the rapture, with unfaithful Christians left on earth to suffer through the Tribulation. The problem is that the Bible does not support such a concept. The passages which describe the rapture (1Cor 15:50-57; 1Thess 4:13-18) definitely seem to apply universally to all Christians, mature and immature, faithful and disobedient. Verses like Romans 8:1 and 1Thessalonians 5:9 tell us that God does not pour out His wrath on Christians. I do not believe there is any Biblical evidence whatsoever for a partial rapture. Every believer will be taken to heaven in the Rapture. Matthew 25:1-13 is not describing some believers being left behind, it is describing unbelievers being left behind. Notice that Jesus says to those left behind, “Truly I say to you, I do not know you” (Matt 25:12).' To read more go to: www.gotquestions.org/partial-rapture.html Grace to you, Kalos |
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89 | Rapture....timing? | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 188687 | ||
Using the Search feature at www.studybibleforum.com, search for the word "rapture". Or Google it. | ||||||
90 | The better side of what? | Rev 6:11 | kalos | 188626 | ||
You say "they have missed the rapture". Who are "they" in your assertion? And how did you come to the conclusion that they have missed the rapture? Grace to you, Kalos |
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91 | Are both groups the same? | Rev 6:11 | kalos | 188623 | ||
The question then becomes: when does the resurrection [of the righteous dead] take place in relation to Rev. 6:11? Is the resurrection before, during or after the event described in Rev. 6:11? Grace to you, Kalos |
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92 | Why does Jesus come as a thief? | 2 Pet 3:10 | kalos | 188620 | ||
Edwin, Thanks for the reply. Regrettably, my time on the internet is severely limited. So I do not have time to compose answers to your questions, which in fact are good and reasonable questions. For further information on the wrath of God vs. the wrath of Satan and the timing of the rapture, see the books "The Sign" and "The Rapture Question Answered". Go to www.solagroup.org for more information regarding the author and publisher of these two books. Grace to you, Kalos |
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93 | How to recieve all annointing | 1 Cor 12:13 | kalos | 188619 | ||
Lionheart, Thanks for the welcome back. It's good to be back, my brother. Ephesians 5:18 (ESV) And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, If there is one and only one filling with the Spirit and no repeated fillings, then why does Eph. 5:18 command believers to be filled with the Spirit? I.e., if we were already filled with the Spirit, why the command to be filled with the Spirit? My understanding is that there is but one baptism with (by,in) the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12:13 ), but many fillings. In a day or two I'll try to post more information (i.e., supporting Scriptural evidence) to back up my assertion. Grace to you, Kalos |
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94 | Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV) Pls Explain | Matt 13:45 | kalos | 188612 | ||
Stjohn, Question: How do we gain our place in the Kingdom, do we buy it? Or, do we simply believe in the name of the one that Bought us with His Blood? Answer: It is not we ourselves, but Christ who paid the price for our place in His Kingdom. Any interpretation of this parable that says we ourselves paid the price is the wrong interpretation. Grace to you, Kalos |
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95 | How to recieve all annointing | 1 Cor 12:13 | kalos | 188514 | ||
'Anointed' in the New Testament 'If any individual Christian is to be considered anointed, then so every Christian must be as well. For this is the only sense in which the term is used (apart from Christ) in the New Testament: "You [referring to all believers] have an anointing from the Holy One" (1 John 2:20, NIV). Thus, no believer can justifiably claim any special status as God's "untouchable anointed" over other believers.' (Source: www.equip.org) NASB 1 John 2:20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know. AMPLIFIED 1 John 2:20 But you have been anointed by [you hold a sacred appointment from, you have been given an unction from] the Holy One, and you all know [the Truth] or you know all things. Grace to you, Kalos |
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96 | Why does Jesus come as a thief? | 2 Pet 3:10 | kalos | 188512 | ||
Edwin, For the record, I believe in the Prewrath rapture as defined below. Prewrath vs. Pretrib Rapture Pretribulationalism 'Pretribulationists teach that the return of Christ has been imminent since the days of the early church and that the church will be raptured sometime before the seventieth week begins. Although they have no Scripture that in so many words teaches it, they teach that there are no signs and the rapture could take place at any moment. The seventieth week of Daniel is therefore considered to be a seven-year period of God's judgmental "tribulation" (hence the term pretribulation). This position generally views the seventieth week as the day of the Lord's wrath from which the church is excluded.' Prewrath 'The Prewrath position teaches that the true church will be raptured when the great tribulation by Antichrist, inspired by Satan, is cut short by God's day-of-the-Lord wrath, which will occur between the sixth and seventh seals of Revelation, sometime during the second half of the seventieth week. The persecution associated with the great tribulation of Antichrist is viewed as the wrath of Satan, whereas the events that follow, beginning with the seventh seal, are considered the wrath of God.' (www.solagroup.org) For more information, do a search for posts by "kalos" that contain the word "prewrath". Grace to you, Kalos |
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97 | Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV) Pls Explain | Matt 13:45 | kalos | 188511 | ||
Stjohn, I'm confused. Perhaps you can clarify something for me. Where (in what book, chapter and verse) does our Lord explain the meaning of the parable in Matthew 13:45-46? Grace to you, Kalos |
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98 | Who must wait before being avenged? | Rev 6:11 | kalos | 188509 | ||
In Rev. 6:11, who were told that they should rest for a little while longer? NASB Revelation 6:9 When the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained; For the answer to your question see www.revelationcommentary.org/06_chapter.html Grace to you, Kalos |
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99 | Why does Jesus come as a thief? | 2 Pet 3:10 | kalos | 188508 | ||
No post-tribulation rapture. Ebrain: Thanks for your reply. I just want to point out that in my previous post I was not saying that the rapture came at the end of the tribulation. Nor was I denying that God did not appoint his children to wrath. Instead I was saying that God's wrath is not poured out until after the opening of the sixth seal (Rev. 6:12-17). Since God has not appointed us to wrath and since God's wrath is poured out after the opening of the sixth seal, then the rapture must take place some time between the opening of the sixth and seventh seals. Also to say that the rapture occurs some time between the opening of the sixth and seventh seals is not to set a date. We know how long the tribulation period (Daniel's seventieth week) is, but we don't know how long after the beginning of the tribulation the sixth seal is opened. We do not know the date of the opening of the sixth seal. I just wanted to clarify that for anyone who is reading this thread. Grace to you, Kalos |
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100 | Did Judas go to heaven or Hell? | Acts 1:25 | kalos | 188387 | ||
Judas went to "his own place" (Acts 1:25). NASB Acts 1:25 "to occupy this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place." AMPLIFIED Acts 1:25 To take the place in this ministry and receive the position of an apostle, from which Judas fell away and went astray to go [where he belonged] to his own [proper] place. Matthew Henry "25. that he might go to his own place--A euphemistic or softened expression of the awful future of the traitor" (http://bible.crosswalk.com/Commentaries/JamiesonFaussetBrown). "from which Judas by transgression fell, threw himself, by deserting and betraying his Master, from the place of an apostle, of which he was unworthy, that he might go to his own place, the place of a traitor, the fittest place for him, not only to the gibbet, but to hell—this was his own place. "Note, Those that betray Christ, as they fall from the dignity of relation to him, so they fall into all misery. It is said of Balaam (Num. 24:25) that he went to his own place, that is, says one of the rabbin, he went to hell. "Dr. Whitby quotes Ignatius saying, There is appointed to every man idios topos — a proper place, which imports the same with that of God’s rendering to every man according to his works. And our Saviour had said that Judas’s own place should be such that it had been better for him that he had never been born (Mt. 26:24)—his misery such as to be worse than not being. "Judas had been a hypocrite, and hell is the proper place of such; other sinners, as inmates, have their portion with them, Mt. 24:51. (http://bible.crosswalk.com/Commentaries/MatthewHenryComplete/) |
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