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Recent User Comment Posted on: Exodus 20:1
Only one gives the reason for the sabbath. The other gives additional reason to honor it. - jst (9/24/2010 9:29:20 PM) Recent User Comment Posted on: Genesis 1:5
this verse makes it perfectly clear that the hebrew word yom is 24 hour period of time,in other words a day not aperiod of a thousand years ! - Richard Mann (1/2/2011 12:05:52 PM) Recent User Comment Posted on: Mark 16:9
Compare this portion of Scripture (Mark 16) with Matthew 28, Luke 24 & John 20. - Martin (3/14/2011 2:50:06 PM) Recent User Comment Posted on: Ruth 4:17
Is Ruth 4:17 the first mention of this name: David? How exactly does the name form from this ãÈÌåÄ֥ã? I have encountered this name with differing structure? What exactly causes the Waw/Vav to change structure? - Chris (2/26/2011 6:58:47 PM) Recent User Comment Posted on: 1 John 4:6
There is only one church and it IS YOU. Jesus told His disciples to go forth and make disciples. When you become a disciples you are the church. The kingdom of God is within you and when you let Jesus take the reigns of your heart you become the church! May Jesus bless all that hear His voice! - Adam Smith (2/12/2011 9:28:23 AM) Recent User Comment Posted on: Matthew 26:40
Prayer according to 1 Thes.5:17 and others says that prayer is not an option, but an imperative, just as "watching" and listening for His voice...Prov.8:34. Mat. 26:40 etc. - Randy (2/28/2011 11:20:27 AM) Recent User Comment Posted on: Matthew 1:16
Regarding the word husband - aner/andra, an adult male, the context deciding the meaning. Since the context here are descendants, then Joseph would be the father of Mary. This then would make 14 generations from the carrying away to Babylon to the Messiah. Jesus was a descendant of David according to the flesh - Ro 1:3, and the son of God according to spirit - Luke 1:35 when God created seed in Mary. - Barb S (3/25/2011 7:59:09 AM) Recent User Comment Posted on: Genesis 26:5
What is the difference between a commandment, a statute, and a law? - Marcus (7/6/2010 11:37:00 AM) |
Recent User Comment Posted on: Daniel 2:4
This is the verse, inside the book of Daniel, that the text shifts from Hebrew to Aramaic. The shift takes place right in the middle of this verse, beginning with the words, "O king, live forever".. - John E (7/8/2010 12:54:14 PM) Recent User Comment Posted on: John 3:1
John, after reading my post below, I realize that it was perhaps a bit short and abrupt to say the least. For that I apologize to both of you. It should not be as such. It is easy to loose sight of the fact that there is a real person on the other side of the monitor. And I think I may have let my frustrations get the best of me. But my frustration is not with the editor, but rather with what I've seen in some of the English translations I have just begun to read; the cause (or perhaps outcome) of such notions that I am speaking against. Man can be reborn/renewed through Christ. If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. (Rom 10:9). Have faith, and it will happen. But note that the word 'Lord' carries a lot of weight for this renewal. It's not just saying it, it's meaning it and applying it. But other than that - outside of Christ - we are as good as dead men walking. (Read John chapter 8, you'll see it. We are all sinners and we are all as good as dead without Jesus.) My point in the post below is that we are not "from above". We are from dust and to dust we will return (Gen 3:19). God gave us life (Gen 2:7), but sin took it away (Gen 2:17 through Gen 3). Now God's Word, Jesus, is THE WAY back to life (John 14:6). Considering this, born "from above" somewhat seems appropriate for John 3:3, since Jesus is "from above" (John 8) and we are reborn through Him. But it leaves an open hole for one to conclude that this has already occurred. [For example: "Jesus is referring to our origin as children of God, from God."... could lead to something like 'God made us, so we are from above, so surely we will go to heaven.' ... which could lead to, "Surely you will not die" (Gen 3:4).] Now about this conversation with Nicodemus, first go back to John chapter 2. In John 2:23-25 note that Jesus did not fully commit to the people. They were amazed by the miracles and believed in his name (Jesus = "Jehovah is salvation"); they believed he was from God, as Nicodemus says in chapter 3. But Jesus knew they just weren't ready to go the distance and accept Him as Lord. Likewise, Nicodemus in chapter 3 said "we know you are from God" but he did not call Jesus Lord. He called him rabbi/teacher. So in John 3:3, Jesus began to teach him. But even in calling Jesus a teacher, Nicodemus was not fully open to the Word. Nicodemus's response in 3:5 clearly shows that he did not understand what Jesus was talking about. Perhaps he should have let Jesus continue teaching before asking such a question. But the root problem in his confusion was not about the meaning or usage of a word. It was about disbelief (see 3:11-12). To Him that Nicodemus called a "teacher" "from God", Nicodemus was being what some may call a smart[mule]. Think about it: 'can I crawl back into the womb and come back out agian?' Nevertheless, Jesus continued to teach - perhaps for the sake of others around at the time (or even you and I here today). Jesus repeats His statement in 3:7, "You must be born ____," and adds explanation that He is talking about spiritual birth (3:6-8). This too is not good enough for Nicodemus. Nicodemus then questions him again. This time it is not so apparent in Nicodemus's words, but I suspect that there is still a little sarcasm (or doubt) in his voice; because Jesus replies with a little sarcasm of His own, calling Nicodemus the "teacher of Israel". We see in 3:1 that Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council. But the Lord certainly did not think of him as the teacher of Israel; see Matthew 23, and specifically 23:8 and 23:10. Nevertheless, Jesus pleads with Nicodemus, "Verily, verily" / I'm telling you the truth. We know (3:2), we've seen (2:23), but they will not accept what he is saying. Jesus continues teaching through verse 3:21. But be careful with 3:19. It was a description of mans 'separation' from God. KJV calls it 'condemnation'. And this - see my frustration - has somehow evolved into a statement about judgment. Leading to the notion that we are judged (salvation/condemnation) based on our deeds (3:20-21). But this notion contradicts 3:18. We cannot work our way to heaven. We need Jesus. Our deeds - if they are true - are merely a reflection of our beliefs. Note also that in 3:18, the one who does not believe is already separated/condemned (as good as dead). God Bless. - jst (10/10/2010 1:17:27 AM) Recent User Comment Posted on: 2 John 1:13
Dear John, I think the issue you raised is very interesting and important. In my current walk, I'm of the opinion/belief that the Elect Lady is Mary Magdalene (the same as Mary of Bethany), and that would mean the Elect Sister would be Martha. Just one man's thoughts.. - Seth (8/3/2010 1:01:29 PM) Recent User Comment Posted on: Proverbs 28:1
The righteous one is Christ, the lion of Judah, let him live within you. - GoldLions (7/7/2010 8:08:28 PM) Recent User Comment Posted on: 2 Thessalonians 1:6
I fear for those who trouble us. All the more reason we should pray for them. A few years ago I was attacked and injured by a thief and drug addict who had been transferred into our house by our landlord from another of his houses. The landlord's employee who was present when I was attacked refused to call the police or help me, and she later refused to make a witness statement to the police. A few weeks later, at another of our landlord's houses, she herself was stabbed several times by another woman who was looking for the woman who attacked me. When I told some other believers about this they said to me, "What goes around, comes around.". I had never heard that expression before. This year I have been very distressed by disability discrimination to which I have been subjected by some who should have known better. They remain unrepentant and are denying the abuse and blaming me instead. I fear for what the Lord may do to them. - GRACE (12/9/2010 1:31:51 AM) Recent User Comment Posted on: Luke 3:23
This verse starts the lineage (the ancestors)of Joseph, the step-father of Jesus. THIS Joseph, the HUSBAND of Mary, was the son of Heli, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, and so on. Jesus, in Matthew 1, is the son of Mary, the daughter of Joseph (same name as her husband - different person), the son of Jacob, son of Matthan, son of Eleazar, and so on. Compare the genesis (origin) of Jesus in Matthew. His genealogy begins with Abraham - to whom the promises were given - Galatians 3:16. Jesus, the Christ (Messiah) is the promised seed first mentioned in Genesis3:15. - Barb S (3/25/2011 8:51:50 AM) Recent User Comment Posted on: Matthew 5:17
Abolish or Destroy? See jbmyers.net - bamember (6/26/2010 11:15:51 PM) Recent User Comment Posted on: Ezekiel 1:16
What were "Ezekiel's wheels"? Flying wheels with creatures inside them, described with metalic colors?! - Tonya (7/11/2010 2:03:56 PM) Recent User Comment Posted on: Matthew 1:1
Another list of generations for Jesus is given in Luke 3. - Tony (6/14/2010 8:14:42 PM) Recent User Comment Posted on: Psalms 94:11
This verse Ps 94:11, and Ps 93:7 and Jonah 2:8 all go together in condemning Philosophy and warning us that we think for ourselves to the jepardy of our lives, if believers, and our souls if not. - reidh (12/13/2010 10:53:12 PM) |