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Results from: Answered Questions, Answers, Unanswered Questions, Notes
Contents include: "forgiveness"
On or After: Thursday, November 20, 2008
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Eph 2:15 |
Val |
Thu 11/20/08, 2:04pm |
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1. Read Hebrews 10:26-31. Read it through and then examine it in light of the “5 W’s and an H.” Write out your insights.
2. Read the book of Hebrews and note the warnings in Hebrews.
3. How does this warning in Hebrews 10:26-31 compare with the previous warnings in Hebrews.
4. Do you see any parallels between this warning (Hebrews 10:26-31) and the one in Hebrews 2:1-4? If so, what are they?
5. Can you see any parallels between the way the author of Hebrews deals with the recipients of his letter in Hebrews 6:1-12 and Hebrews 10:26-39? If so, what are they?
6. In Hebrews 10:26-29 the author tells what happens when a person goes on sinning willfully. A) Read Numbers 15:22-31. In this Old Testament passage you see the difference between unintentional sin and defiant sin. What do you learn from this passage, and how does it compare with Hebrews 10:26-29? B) “Go on sinning” is a present active participle. What insight does this give you? C. In your own words, explain what is happening in Hebrews 10:29.
7. Once again, in Hebrews 10:30-31, the author reminds his readers of the character of God; he again quotes the Old Testament. A) Read Deuteronomy 32:35-36 and note how the author quotes from the song of Moses. B) Read Psalm 145:20 and write it out. C) Note the reference to “the living God” in Hebrews 3:12. Why this designation for God? What does the author want his readers to see, to recognize, to realize?
8. Lastly see what your commentaries have to say on Hebrews 10:26:31. This is what mine said; 10:26 The law promised forgiveness for sins of ignorance, but willful sins had no remedy. As believers we have assurance that “if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins (1 John 1:9A). Willful sins can receive divine forgiveness, but people involved in these sins often fail to seek God’s forgiveness by repentance. Sin being talked about is a deliberate rejection of the truth of the gospel. If the readers left Christ for Judaism, they would show that they had never responded in faith to Christ. 10:28-29 These words show an attitude toward Jesus as antagonism , despising Christ’s work, arrogant rejection of the truth which the Holy Spirit tried to communicate about Jesus. These words were for professing Christians. Any who turned from Christ could expect divine judgment and eternal rejection. 10:30-31 Judgment would be a frightening experience. The anticipation of judgment by the living God should fill sinners with dread (Heb 12:29)
9. This study that I am in right now is Precepts Upon Precepts Part 2. These questions are taken from that study. The commentary in number 8 is taken from Holman New Testament Commentary Hebrews and James General Editor Max Anders, Author Thomas D. Lea.
10. If you will research this in the order given you will be amazed what the Holy Spirit will teach you. Of course the first step is to pray. Hope this helps. Blessings, Val
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I just started reading the Bible and.... |
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OT general |
petedavis6263 |
Fri 11/21/08, 12:43am |
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Hello BradK,
It definitely is late for me and I think this will be my last post for the night. Thank you for your kind words. I haven't yet made it to Romans, just partially through Mark right now.
With respect to being guilty before God, I choose to believe that I am born of Him. My pastor told me once awhile ago, as God spoke in 1 John 3:4-9, whoever is born of God cannot sin. Ever since I was a little boy I had a remarkable kindness towards others. I never bullied anyone and no one ever bullied me. I had and I still have a God-given respect for others.
Red, yellow, black or white, everyone's the same in my sight. In my business career I am a straight shooter. I am honest, fair and generous both with my customers and employees. I have been very successful as my blessings have been abundant. I believe I am a sinner only to those who judge incorrectly. Through mine own eyes I see clearly. As 1 John 5:18 tells me, whoever is born of God cannot be touched by the wicked one.
I regret that I have never attempted to read the bible completely until now. Although I am only a few books into the effort, I am surprised at what I have learned so far. I'm not sure if I'm stepping on any toes and if I have offended anyone, I am deeply sorry. I do not mean to insult or hurt anybody. If I am despised because I speak the truth as my eyes see it, then I ask for forgiveness.
Thank you for your kind understanding.
Pete |
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I just started reading the Bible and.... |
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OT general |
BradK |
Mon 11/24/08, 12:15am |
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Pete,
The Word judges you, not I. I'm not offended by you, but rather the words you wrote are in contradiction with the Word of God. You appear to have a fundamental misunderstanding of God and His Word! I was simply responding to what you wrote.
Pete, you're the one who initially stated you're new to the study of the Bible, correct? Are you truly seeking to learn? If you are, then why do you consistently challenge those of us who are seeking to instruct you? Why don't you consider that:
1. You may be wrong;
2. We're trying to give you solid direction;
For instance, what you state about 1 John 5 is correct. However you immediately contradict yourself by saying, "it doesn't exclude those who are born in another culture and through no fault of their own will never get to know him." Yes, it does? Read Rom. 1:20. The verse does not say what you add!
Aunt Miyoiko, is either a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, or she's not! I can't make that call, only God can. However, as much as she may be a very loving and (outwardly) righteous person, she is still a sinner in need of a Savior! (Read Romans 1-3) We are all condemned to hell(God's wrath)unless we receive Christ as our Savior! Read John 3:36.
The doctrine of condemnation is laid out by Paul in Rom. 1:18 - 3;23! The whole world is guilty before God. Again, read Rom. 1:20- we're ALL without excuse- even Aunt Miyoiko. If she has not received Christ, she stands condemned. She is in need of accepting the forgiveness offered by Christ and Him only! Read John 11:25-26!
I suggest taking much more time- and prayer- to think about and meditate upon what we've said in light of God's Word!
Prov 19:20- Listen to counsel and accept discipline, That you may be wise the rest of your days.
Speaking the Truth in Love,
BradK |
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Author's role in acts |
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Acts 28:28 |
stjohn |
Thu 11/27/08, 11:14am |
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Dear Keliy:
Thank you so much! Of course you are forgiven! May I say, Sir, we all need forgiveness from time to time, but can be assured that we have already received it in spades from the lovely folks here at SBF, who have given this poor sinner much latitude for my all too human attitude. :-)
May the Lord bless you my friend and may you continue to bless us hear at SBF. I for one greatly appreciate your hard work in your contributing to this wonderful site.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
God bless
John |
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Does Jesus teach OT doctrine? |
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John 1:1 |
Robbert |
Sat 11/29/08, 9:06am |
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Thanks for your reply kelly. I am aware of the purported dates of the gospel writings and, I'm not sure that simply a date qualifies a text for inclusion in the NT. Even though the gospels were written perhaps long after Jesus died, they still contain material that does not "fit" the overall NT theme of believing in the death of Jesus Christ and the shedding of His Blood for the forgiveness of sins. That's what the pastor I mentioned was noting. Recall that Jesus told one person to keep the commandments and then follow Him in order to gain eternal life. Jesus did not say: Believe in my death and resurrection (which will take place). Thus, Jesus would give an OT response to questions about salvation in the gospels. Why doesn't Jesus talk about His death to everyone who asks about salvation? The pastor I mentioned thinks that's what qualifies the gospels as OT books. It's not until Paul that a clear understanding of salvation is presented. Again, the pastor's view that the gospels are not NT sounds very odd to me. What does the BibleStudyForum community think? |
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Does Jesus teach OT doctrine? |
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John 1:1 |
Robbert |
Sat 11/29/08, 10:12am |
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Thanks John for your thoughts. Did you notice that all the scripture you cited was not found in the gospels! That's the pastor's point--althogh the gospels mention Jesus' upcoming death, you can only find the death and resurrection message of salvation for the forgiveness of sins in Paul. |
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Does Jesus teach OT doctrine? |
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John 1:1 |
Robbert |
Sat 11/29/08, 10:18am |
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Thanks Doc. The pastor I mentioned I hear on Paltalk, and he is a midacts dispensationalist who I think has very odd notions. To clarify his point, he states that salvation is only possible today by believing in the death and resurrection of Jesus. That's something that couldn't be done in the gospels since Jesus hadn't yet died. One could know about Jesus' divine nature, etc. as you state, but could not believe on Him for the forgiveness of sins. Paul alone provides that information. I'd appreciate any further help on understanding this issue. |
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Was Pink rightPs 115:3 |
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Bible general |
RangerRick |
Mon 12/1/08, 5:41pm |
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Billy Graham's Prayer For Our Nation
THIS MAN SURE HAS A GOOD VIEW OF WHAT'S HAPPENING TO OUR COUNTRY!
'Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and
to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to
those who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we have done. We
have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values. We have
exploited the poor and called it the lottery. We have rewarded laziness
and called it welfare. We have killed our unborn and called it choice.
We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable. We have neglected
to discipline our children and called it building self esteem. We have
abused power and called it politics. We have coveted our neighbor's
possessions and called it ambition. We have polluted the air with
profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression. We have
ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it
enlightenment. Search us, Oh God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us
from every sin and Set us free. Amen!'
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Read the prayer for the nation? |
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Not Specified |
RangerRick |
Mon 12/1/08, 5:48pm |
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Did anyone else read Billy Graham's prayer for the nation? Here it is:
Billy Graham's Prayer For Our Nation
THIS MAN SURE HAS A GOOD VIEW OF WHAT'S HAPPENING TO OUR COUNTRY!
'Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and
to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to
those who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we have done. We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values. We have
exploited the poor and called it the lottery. We have rewarded laziness
and called it welfare. We have killed our unborn and called it choice.
We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable. We have neglected
to discipline our children and called it building self esteem. We have
abused power and called it politics. We have coveted our neighbor's
possessions and called it ambition. We have polluted the air with
profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression. We have
ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it
enlightenment. Search us, Oh God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us
from every sin and Set us free. Amen!'
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Read the prayer for the nation? |
(?)Answered |
Bible general |
RangerRick |
Mon 12/1/08, 5:48pm |
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Did anyone else read Billy Graham's prayer for the nation? Here it is:
Billy Graham's Prayer For Our Nation
THIS MAN SURE HAS A GOOD VIEW OF WHAT'S HAPPENING TO OUR COUNTRY!
'Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and
to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to
those who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we have done. We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values. We have
exploited the poor and called it the lottery. We have rewarded laziness
and called it welfare. We have killed our unborn and called it choice.
We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable. We have neglected
to discipline our children and called it building self esteem. We have
abused power and called it politics. We have coveted our neighbor's
possessions and called it ambition. We have polluted the air with
profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression. We have
ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it
enlightenment. Search us, Oh God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us
from every sin and Set us free. Amen!'
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Read the prayer for the nation? |
Answer |
Bible general |
azurelaw |
Mon 12/1/08, 6:56pm |
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Dear RR,
The prayer is not from Billy Graham. Please check the below source for confirmation :-) The credits should go to Joe Wright.
See http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/b/billygraham-prayer.htm
or
http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/prayernation.asp
Shalom
Azure |
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Repetitively Asking Forgiveness |
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Not Specified |
reedera4 |
Tue 12/2/08, 11:13am |
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One of my associate pastors recently said he does not ask forgiveness for his sins because he already asked once and to keep asking is like a "clanging noise" in God's ear. Is there scripture to back this up? |
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Repetitively Asking Forgiveness |
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1 John 1:9 |
reedera4 |
Tue 12/2/08, 11:13am |
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One of my associate pastors recently said he does not ask forgiveness for his sins because he already asked once and to keep asking is like a "clanging noise" in God's ear. Is there scripture to back this up? |
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Repetitively Asking Forgiveness |
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1 John 1:9 |
RangerRick |
Tue 12/2/08, 11:30am |
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Of course there is: 1 John 1:9. If we "confess our sin" he is faithful.... The key words are if and confess. |
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Is this taken out of context? |
(?)Answered |
1 John 1:9 |
reedera4 |
Tue 12/2/08, 11:38am |
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Is this the only verse that exists regarding this subject? And are you saying this verse implies that after my acceptance of Christ I do not have to ask for forgiveness ever again for any sin I commit? |
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Repetitively Asking Forgiveness |
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1 John 1:9 |
srbaegon |
Tue 12/2/08, 11:52am |
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Hello readera4,
Welcome to the forum.
Scripture does not say that we are ever to ask forgiveness for sin. We are to:
* Confess sin (1 John 1:9 as has been mentioned).
* Consider ourselves dead to sin (Romans 6:11).
Can you fill in a bit more what your thinking is? Perhaps, then, a better answer can be given.
Steve |
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I'm Confused! |
(?)Answered |
1 John 1:9 |
reedera4 |
Tue 12/2/08, 2:10pm |
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The first (Luke 18:10-14) tells me to pray humbly, the second tells me that Christ. the sinless one, speaks in my defense. But none of these really answers my question. I was raised to believe that if I sin, I should ask forgiveness - each time - even if I've committed it before. Now I'm being told I should not do this. If I ask forgiveness each time, am I making my Heavenly Father angry? There doesn't seem to be anything that pinpoints this subject and I don't want it to be a "whatever floats your boat" decision. For the first time in a long time I am very confused about the Word! |
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I'm Confused! |
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1 John 1:9 |
skccab |
Tue 12/2/08, 2:51pm |
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Shalom Reedera,
Maybe I can help clear this up for you?
When you first come to your Lord, you come as a sinner, with no hope, no home, no heritage. You were born in sin, lived in sin. He takes you and does more than just clean you up, He makes you completely new, totally whole, the way Adam was before he fell from grace.
That is the only time you will come before the Throne of God as a sinner. You were forgiven for being a sinner, not for individual sins (wrongs) committed (though that is included).
Now, as a child of God, fully capable of walking in the Spirit but also quite human, you make mistakes, do things you know you shouldn't. These are sins that need to be taken care of by admitting them and by asking and receiving forgiveness for them. If you don't? You won't go to hell, God won't turn His back on you, but you yourself will begin to dwell on your shortcomings and that will eventually affect your fellowship with the Father and with your fellow believers.
I hope this helped a little bit
:o)
Cheri |
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I'm Confused! |
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1 John 1:9 |
RangerRick |
Wed 12/3/08, 6:27am |
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When you ask forgiveness daily it is the same as the washing of the dust off your feet from walking in this sin filled world. You do wash your feet before you go to bed don't you? Same thing for the spirit. If you are saved and have the Holy Ghost you should know almost immediatley when you sin against God and that should produceconviction which should produce repentance which should produce asking for forgiveness. If it doesn't then you have a problem. What if you did something that hurt your earthly father? Would you apologize? Yes. Some of this is not Rocket science...no...most of this is not rocket science a simple prayer at the end of the day that will not make ayone angry is Lord forgive me of anything I have said or done that is not like you. That is open honest and genuine. |
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How did they handle their son? |
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Not Specified |
happyhowards05 |
Wed 12/3/08, 10:15am |
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Do you know of the family in the bible, it was a family of a step father, mother,son and daughter. The son became rebellious, angry, hurt,disrespectful, and the mother loved her son so but she too was hurt, angry, disrespectful as her son was. But, yet the mother knew right from wrong and did not take power from satan but actually gave it to satan when she acted out of anger responding to the issues negatively. Yet, because the mother believe in God and recognized the enemy in the situation she repented and began to pray to God to hover over the issues and believe that all will be well. But, the son heart was still harden and not receptive to the change, forgiveness and love that he needed to be saturated with. Which family is this in the bible? How did they handle the issues of their son? |
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