Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 410

  • Beverly Blevins on Luke 16 - 1 year ago
    How can a person truly know they are saved before they die?
  • Baker - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Hello, do a word study . the verse is implying calm; for the believer . it doesn't mean speechlessness. the word has several usages, the translators didn't use the appropriate cognate for our American brains . I'm thinkin, what would an old english dude say to his hysterical wife ? SILENCE ! lol
  • Sammi - In Reply - 1 year ago
    It is sad to silence women , God's Holy Spirit works through whomever God chooses it to . I know many women who understand the things in the Bible better than I do . Should I not listen to them just because they are women ? Should I not learn from them just because they are women ? What if God wants to teach me something through a woman but I say " no I can't listen to you because you are a woman " ? Should I reject God's message to me just because I don't like the messenger ? Would that not be akin to denying God's Holy Spirit ? I shall listen to God's Holy Spirit wherever I hear it . The Spirit of Truth should not be silenced . Shame on me for not listening to the message because I don't approve of the messenger .
  • Gunilla brownfield on John 12 - 1 year ago
    In verse 42, had those Pharisees who loved the praise of men more than the praise of God truly been born again.
  • Baker - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Isnt prophesying teaching ? 1 Corinthians 11:5

    I'm of the opinion 1 Timothy 2:12 is saying women should not admonish , nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. since women are easily deceived as was Eve , and not Adam in the Garden

    The disturbances in 1 Corinthians 14:34 is suffice to say .

    I find it absurd to think women are not to teach the Gospel , nor prophesy all throughout this dispensation of time , but then are permitted to in the end times where sons and daughters shall prophesy written of in the book of Joel 2:28 .

    I just think there's something more to the word "teach" in 1 Timothy 2:12 - 15 .
  • Baker - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Hey Ray , This may not happen in 2022 . prophecy must be fulfilled before this begins . interesting times we live in for sure .
  • GiGi - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Dear Le, I will pray for your foot.

    Dear Lord Jesus, we come to You and ask that You will bring healing to Le's foot in a way that will avoid needing surgery. Relieve her pain and help her to find therapeutic remedies that really work to relieve pain. Amen.
  • GiGi - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Dear Mary,

    I will pray for your mom.

    Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You now in the name of Jesus and ask that You will release Mary's mom from alcoholism.

    deliver her from this addiction she is bound to. Lord God, drive this mom to get help and enter a recovery program. Cause this to be successful for her. We entrust her to Your care, grace, and mercy. Amen.
  • GiGi - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Thank you, S. Spencer, Appreciate your response and the Scripture to go along. Much love.
  • Jerome Hawkes on Psalms 49 - 1 year ago
    Is it better to be cremated or buried?
  • T Levis - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Interestingly this site has the 1611 version. It doesn't include that book. However I've heard of a version approximately 150+ years later that may have included that book. Is that a book added to scripture as warned about? Deuteronomy & Revelation 22:19,

    By simple surface study, it seems not to be in the Bible before or after & debated as not GOD's WORD.

    I myself stay away from it because some things I've heard say in it, contradict Bible scripture. If you're in question read Tobit in 1611, Philippians 2, Romans 8:14, Hebrews 1:13,14, Matthew 22:30,

    I humbly recommend to you, please read the Word within Genesis to Revelation, study get to know the scriptures well, ask for wisdom James 1:5 & discerment of Truth before looking into the other, if you do at all

    Hopefully these are helpful in your searching
  • KI5HDG - In Reply on 2 Kings 4 - 1 year ago
    To follow up the last response in answer to your final question. "The Unpardonable Sin" is simply Denial of the Holy Spirit/ Jesus The Christ/ God our Heavenly Father above.

    Godspeed
  • T Levis - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Psalms 25:14,

    Secret - consultation, intimacy, Hebrew word translation into "cowd" company of persons (in close deliberation)

    Virginia G. Cantu, Actually you've got it right, important part "GOD hates evil". Proverbs 3:32, Ecclesiastes 12:14. He also will direct us, & sometimes even give us insight into His plans. Psalms 73:24, Matthew 6:6, Deuteronomy 29:29, Psalms 91:1, Daniel 2, Daniel was given the secret dream the ruler had & the interpretation meaning. Amos 3:7,

    Even the secret of Christ Jesus the promised Messiah= Romans 16:24-27,

    Hopefully these are helpful
  • Derek - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Hi Ayen, I am grateful to hear from you. Please hang in there. You got a lot of great responses from Christian brothers and sisters wanting to help. Praying these lift you up.

    "And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do." Luke 12:4 KJV

    I think it means we don't have to be afraid of others. They don't control us.

    Philippians 4:10-13 - Paul was in prison, beaten, had all kinds of hardship, people wanted to kill him, was hungry, he probably dealt with guilt from his past, he walked long distances and stayed in random places regularly. But (verse 11) he said he found the secret of being content. This means our external circumstances don't affect our emotional state of joy in the Lord or contentment as much as people commonly assume.

    "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." 1 Corinthians 10:13 KJV

    This means to me that God is aware of our circumstance and won't let us be trapped in a situation of sin. We always have a way out.

    One way to love and be fair to yourself is by challenging any negative ideas to see if they are based on truth or not. Not all thoughts are true and its ok to gently challenge them.

    For example I used to think bad things about myself and the belief crippled me for some years, but I later discovered weren't true. It was liberating and felt free realizing this.

    If you were to start this challenge I would start by re-examining statements you said like "I cannot get anywhere in life" or "GOD will not stop Satan's bchildren from stopping me" and ask for each: is that really true? Is there any evidence for this or what is this idea based on? Is it true for others? What if it isn't true? What is the evidence of it not being true?"
  • KI5HDG - In Reply - 1 year ago
    God's Word says all throughout that when women are Ruling Over and/or Leading Men/ Males. Period. It is an reprehensible and an abomination thing in the sight of God our Heavenly Father above. However, from a "Wag The Dog" perspective God Himself in His Word gave us a few examples of Women in Leadership: in OT- Gen (Eve), Ruth, 1 Kings (Jezebel), Esther; NT- Mary(s), Martha and re-mentions of those Women, along with others, in the OT.

    Godspeed
  • KI5HDG - 1 year ago
    How many authors of the OT?
  • Virginia G. Cantu on Psalms 25 - 1 year ago
    Not sure on psalm #14 is the secret is that GOD hates evil ??
  • Richard H Priday - In Reply - 1 year ago
    There are no passages where women were said to be preaching a sermon. Paul makes it clear as to their role in church not having "authority" over a man ( 1 Timothy 2:12). 1 Corinthians 14:34 shows where women were told to be silent in churches and ask questions at home. The fact that women are mentioned prophesying and praying in corporate worship certainly doesn't mean that nothing can be said ( 1 Cor. 11:5). The qualifier here should be noted that women were asking questions and likely causing other disturbances during a worship service. It fits in with the idea of orderly worship in what was the most disorderly church mentioned in scripture in Corinth.

    There is certainly agreement anywhere that I know of in traditional and Reformed circles that women have a role in teaching children and also guiding other women in knowledge of the scriptures. This is clear from the women that Paul Himself commends such as Lydia ( Acts 16:11-15 and elsewhere). There was teaching of Godly men who were children of women as well that are mentioned. There are also rules for Christian women as well as men whose spouses were not believers in regard to staying with them if they were agreeable and in some sense; "winning them over" ( 1 Peter 3:2). The concept of submission is clear in scripture as to women; as well as husbands loving in a sacrificial manner as Christ loved the church ( Eph. 5:25). Many men would like to bypass their responsibilities in this regard.

    As to any sort of public forum outside a large congregational formal worship service obviously there are gray areas. I would challenge you to find ANY female preachers that are not in some serious doctrinal error (although men are getting harder to find today as well). I have certainly read brilliant writings such as Amy Van Gerpen's book on Revelation (which may finally be complete after years of work). I don't think she does self promoting; but in my opinion it has the most detailed cross references anywhere.
  • Richard H Priday on Psalms 41 - 1 year ago
    Psalm 41. This passage of scripture; without much question refers to David's late stage illness as shown in 1 Kings 1:1-4. There are statements about God preserving those physically in their illnesses who consider the poor (verse 1). This may not be something that we consider today; but it is worth noting in places such as the USA that have up until now been affluent compared with much of the world.

    Once again as I have established a couple times with previous Psalms it would appear that David's state was due to sinful actions earlier (v. 4). As to any specific sexually transmitted disease I won't speculate. The passage following in verses 5 through 8 do show how his enemies sought out his death; and certainly that could have been due to the many wives and or concubines that David maintained; and those relations from other nations that by default would have been intertwined in these personal affairs. Secondary to this but also related is the rivalry from Absolom and other enemies that God Himself promised due to David's sin as seen in 2 Samuel 12. He was forgiven but there were consequences to his actions.

    Verse 9 certainly is a Messianic prophecy; albeit fits in with David's situation (although it is hard to tell WHO exactly it would have referred to in his case).

    The rest of the Psalm once again could have application to David and at least in a general sense to Christ in regard to victory over His enemies; and favor with God as well as His place as established in heaven at the right hand of God. (verses 10-12). It finally ends with the eternal nature of God and His blessedness.

    It probably doesn't need repeating at this point how the same themes here continue repeatedly; namely prophecies applicable to David and Christ; David's sufferings; trust in God's grace and trust in all His promises. The Hebrew phoenetic and poetic structure has to be delved into to be discovered; and the sound of the original songs sadly have not been preserved.
  • Jesse - In Reply on 1 John 3 - 1 year ago
    (Part 2)

    So what gives us that authority? It's because it is something that has already been established in heaven.



    Thou shalt bind that which has been bound already in heaven. It is a condition. And thou shall loose on earth things that shall have been loosed in heaven already.



    So the church is here to declare that which has already been determined in heaven. We are only proclaimers!



    What right do we have to tell anybody that they need to receive Christ and His death for them on the cross to be saved?



    We have the authority to tell people that we've got the key. We have got the key that unlocks the door. His name is Jesus!



    If you receive Him, I have the authority to tell you that you have been loosed from your sins. If you refuse Him, I have the authority to tell you that if you continue to reject Him throughout your whole life, you'll be bound to your sins and you will die in your sins.



    That is pretty authoritative! But I didn't make that up. That is the authority God has given to the church, you and I.

    I hope what I along with T Levis has share helps you out in your study on binding and loosing.

    Blessings in Christ Jesus!
  • Jesse - In Reply on 1 John 3 - 1 year ago
    Betty,

    If I might piggyback off what T Levis has shared, in Matthew Chapter 16 it says, "and I will give unto you the keys of the kingdom of heaven:" Here it is singular. But in Chapter 18 it is plural. So it is not just Peter, it is all of them!



    Now, "keys" is a Hebrew symbol of authority. A person that had the keys was in charge.



    You can go back to some of the earlier documents in the Old Testament and see that the person that had the keys was in charge.



    And some of the kings would get a little frustrated because whoever had the keys was in charge, and if you can't find him, of course you make the king mad, and they would have a new key bearer pretty soon!



    He says I'll give you the keys. I'll give you the authority. We know that keys unlock things for entrance.



    It says, and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.



    Let me share with you what it is literally saying from the Greek:



    "Whatsoever thou shall bind on earth, shall have been bound in heaven."



    Please know that this is very important to understand, and I'll give it to you again. It reads "And whatsoever thou shall bind on earth shall (have been) bound in heaven, and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth, shall (have been) loosed in heaven."



    Here's the importance of those Perfect Tense verbs in the Greek text:



    Jesus is not giving them and the church the authority to go around binding and loosing. We see this in Chapter 18, and Matthew tells us that it has do with sin.



    In 1 John 3:8, the word "loosed" is used for how Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. It is the word loosed.



    When a person gets saved, they are loosed from Satan. So the church has authority to either bind someone to their sins or loose them from their sins.

    I'm running out of space, so I will send a part 2
  • S Spencer - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Hi Gigi.

    Great question and great responses!

    So, when it is all summed up here is the difference between the two.

    "As often said" Mercy is not getting what we deserve, and grace is freely receiving what we don't deserve.

    Here is where I believe they come together.

    As posted in others response mercy is flowing from the God by way of love.

    This is Gods Holy spirit. God is Love! God is Just! God is merciful!

    In the cross we have God displaying his very nature without compromising any of his attributes.

    LOVE and Mercy.

    He loved us so he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

    JUDGE.

    In Matthew 26:39-44 Jesus prayed three times "O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." Those were our sins that nailed him to that cross and those prayers were answered by those sins being judged and paid for by the penalty of death.

    GRACE.

    Christ done what only he could have done as "God in the flesh" live the sinless life he did as the perfect lamb of God endure the cross and raise the 3rd day. And his righteousness is imputed to those who believe. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Ephesians 2:8.

    Also. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 1 Corinthians 1:30.

    Sin has been judged.

    Mercy has been given.

    We have been graced with the Holy spirit.

    We have been given Christ!

    Now we look to display for this fruit to exist in our lives.

    God bless.
  • GiGi - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Dear Le, I will pray for Ginny,

    Dear Lord Jesus, Ginny needs your salvation. Please bring this about in her soon. Be with her in this time of her end. Comfort her, bring her peace, and most of all, knowledge of salvation in Your Gospel. I pray that You will bless her with Your grace and mercy. Amen.
  • GiGi - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Dear Heavenly Father, We lift up to You once again David and his family. Bless them and care for all of their needs. Please help Addie in the way she is in need today. We ask these things of You, Father, in the name of Jesus. Amen.
  • GiGi - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Thank you Baker, that is all helpful to me.
  • Loundiejr - 1 year ago
    What do the Bible say about women preaching
  • Baker - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Silentknight63 , I think the answer is in the verse itself and in the previous verses . when you see what's going on in them .

    If an Evil parent can give good gifts to their children, what are gifts that come from The Father when ask ? and their magnitude thereof .

    The translators who were commissioned to translate the manuscripts were not divinely inspired , nor were they modern English , they were of Old English , a different style , they did a great job .
  • T Levis - In Reply on 1 John 3 - 1 year ago
    Matthew 16, if you read the following chapter: Matthew 18, this should help you understand deeper,

    note, Matthew 18:18-20,

    the word bind & bound is- "deo" Greek, as per Strongs Exhaustive Concordance = to bind, be bound,

    Loosed - "Luo" Greek, also in Strongs Exhaustive Concordance, = to loosen, break, destroy, dissolve,

    Luke 13:16, this is a great example. It appears as believers, we have been given authority to make rulings, set free, etc. James 1:5, Mark 13:34, Matthew 28:18,19, John 16:23-28

    Hopefully these are helpful
  • Adam - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Amen, excellent post. Nice pearls of wisdom shared in this thread.
  • GiGi - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Thank you Ronald.

    A splendid explanation. I appreciate your response.


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