When will Old Testament believers be resurrected?

What is the meaning of "rest" and "stand in thy lot" (Daniel 12:13)" TARGET="_blank">Daniel 12:13)?

Daniel 12:7" TARGET="_blank">Daniel 12:7 states that the Great Tribulation will last 3.5 years or 1260 days. Verses 11 and 12 add 30 and 45 days to make 1290 and 1335 days. Mr. H. S. Paisley in "This Daniel" suggests that the added days are required after the descent of the Lord to earth to judge the nations and set up the Kingdom.

Undoubtedly, "the end of the days" (verse 13) refers to the end of the tribulation. Daniel is promised that although he will "rest" and his body will "sleep in the dust of the earth" (verse 2), he will "awake" "to everlasting life," and will "stand in [his] lot," that is, he will share in the glory of the kingdom of the true Prince of Peace.

Some teach that "stand in his lot" is resurrection, and that church saints will be raptured when the Lord comes to the air and Old Testament and tribulation saints will be raised at the end of the tribulation days. Whatever view is held on this subject, it is clear that all who have died and all who have been raptured without dying will join together in the city where the Lamb is the Light (Revelation 21:23," TARGET="_blank">Revelation 21:23, Hebrews 12:22-24)." TARGET="_blank">Hebrews 12:22-24).

N. Crawford

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What does Jesus mean by saying we should "cut off our hand"?

In Matthew 18:18" TARGET="_blank">Matthew 18:18 are these verses to be understood as a warning against our “offending” others, as in Matthew 18:6-7" TARGET="_blank">Matthew 18:6-7?

The R.V. makes the meaning clear by its rendering, “If thy hand or thy foot CAUSETH THEE TO STUMBLE”, etc.. Verse 7 connects with the stumbling of others in v. 6, and then in vv. 8, 9 we are warned against cherishing anything which may be a cause of stumbling to ourselves.

It is interesting that the three members named, are those on which in our physical life we would rely to prevent us from stumbling—our feet to hold us up, our eyes to see anything in the way which might stumble us, and our hands in the last resort to grasp something if the feet should fail us. Yet in the spiritual realm, it is the faculties on which we trust that may prove our undoing. Eve’s feet carried her to the tree, her eyes saw that it was good for food, her hands took of it that she might eat. The man who has the best hands and feet and eyes is a man of ability, and such a one was the most likely to have caused the dispute as to who is greatest, which occasioned the Lord’s words in this chapter.

W.R.

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Should all the men in an assembly share in preaching the gospel?

Should all the men in an assembly share in preaching the gospel?

No. All believers are responsible to "do the work of an evangelist" (2 Timothy 4:5)" TARGET="_blank">2 Timothy 4:5) by speaking to individuals as the believers did in Acts 11:19, 20." TARGET="_blank">Acts 11:19, 20. Some have a knack for this, although they may not be effective public speakers. The risen Lord provides evangelists (Ephesians 4:11)" TARGET="_blank">Ephesians 4:11) for the work of the gospel. Since God oversees the operation of gifts (1 Corinthians 12:6)," TARGET="_blank">1 Corinthians 12:6), we can be certain He employs only those He has enabled for this important work.

Testimonies of conversion are one means of declaring the gospel (Acts 22)." TARGET="_blank">Acts 22). Some who may not be effective "preachers" can effectively tell how they were saved.

The priesthood of all believers does not imply that all the males should take their turn "preaching." On the other hand, fairness should be a part of all assembly decisions (1 Timothy 5:21)," TARGET="_blank">1 Timothy 5:21), including selecting speakers for gospel meetings. Wise elders look for potential in a speaker and give opportunity for the Spirit of God to develop that ability by its use. At the same time, they will be careful not to discourage a less capable brother ("a smoking flax shall He not quench," Isaiah 42:3)." TARGET="_blank">Isaiah 42:3).

D. Oliver
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What should a believer do when others speak against fellow believers ?

What should a believer do when others speak against fellow believers ?

Believers often discuss assembly activities and therefore the Christians involved. As always, the fear of God should govern our tongues at such times. Romans 16" TARGET="_blank">Romans 16 shows us the sweetness of Paul’s spirit; his remarks express appreciation for assembly saints and their labors for God. Appreciate God's grace seen in others (Acts 11:23)." TARGET="_blank">Acts 11:23). "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves" (Phil 2:3)." TARGET="_blank">Phil 2:3).

Malicious conversation against fellow saints, particularly overseers, is unacceptable (Eph 4:30-32)." TARGET="_blank">Eph 4:30-32). A response upholding these believers may silence such criticism. At the least, you can express your disagreement by silence or a quiet suggestion that we "speak not evil one of another" (James 4:11)." TARGET="_blank">James 4:11). In addition, privately express your concern to the offender in an inoffensive way that encourages submission.

Deliberate malice to blemish the character of another believer is very serious. Those speaking against others require shepherd visitation (1 Thessalonians 5:14)." TARGET="_blank">1 Thessalonians 5:14). Failure to respond to such shepherding invites the extreme, sad discipline of excommunication as a railer (1 Cor 5:11)." TARGET="_blank">1 Cor 5:11).

J. Smith

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Should Christian women wear pants?

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If the cup is not a type, must we use wine and not simply "the fruit of the vine"?

If the cup is not a type, must we use wine and not simply "the fruit of the vine"?

"Fruit of the vine" (Luke 22:18)" TARGET="_blank">Luke 22:18) is the only description we have of the contents of the cup. The grape harvest was in the Fall. The Passover came in the Spring. Without refrigeration or canning, "the fruit of the vine" began to ferment by Passover. This makes it impossible to insist that that contents of the cup cannot be fermented.

The contents are not typical, so we cannot prescribe the degree of fermentation for the contents of the cup. In fact, because it isnt typical, we cannot require that the contents must be fermented.

D. Oliver

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Why did God the Father, rather than Jesus, deliver the Book of Revelation to John?

Why was the Revelation given by the Father rather than by Jesus Christ Himself (Revelation 1:1)" TARGET="_blank">Revelation 1:1)?

The Revelation is given by God, Who, of course, we understand in this passage, is the Father.

The defining portrait of the Lord Jesus in the Revelation is "One like unto the Son of Man" (1:13; 14:14). As such, He has authority to execute judgment (Joh 5:27)" TARGET="_blank">Joh 5:27) and to extend God’s rule throughout God’s creation (Heb 2:6-8)." TARGET="_blank">Heb 2:6-8). The Revelation gives us the course of events leading to this fulfillment, when the word comes from the throne, "It is done" (Rev 21:6)." TARGET="_blank">Rev 21:6).

In His role as the Son of God and as the Son of Man, the Lord Jesus always moves in subjection to His Father and in dependence on His God, respectively. Because He is God, the Lord had full knowledge of all these events and He did not lack the ability to communicate them. We cannot but worship when we see Him always acting within the role entrusted to Him.

When it was God’s purpose to strengthen His people and enable them to be true to the soon-coming Sovereign, He committed that communication to Jesus Christ, the ascended Man. His role, as Son of God and Son of Man is to communicate. As His God and Father, God’s role is to determine what, when, and how to communicate.

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What is a mortal sin? a venial sin?

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Books of the Bible Games

Using a special deck of Bible game cards that you can download from this site , you can help your Bible class students learn the Books of the Bible through games. Seven card Games for learning the names of the books of the Bible.

1. Memory print two sets of these cards. Turn them face down and find the pairs. Use only New Testament cards for a shorter game.

2. Go Fish or Old Maid Print two sets of Bible cards. Shuffle and deal. Use the traditional rules. Use only New Testament cards for a shorter game.

3. Lay them straight. Sequence race Shuffle the deck and give each team (or player) 10 cards. When the dealer says “go”, lay them out in order. The first team to put them in order wins.

4. Uno or SkipBo inspired game - similar to the popular card game except with fewer rules and different cards from books of the Bible.

5. Phase 10 inspired game - similar to the popular card game, but with Bible cards and different phase goals.

6. Solitaire - adapted from the classic single player game, but with Bible books.

Check out the other 200+ games, puzzles and Bible lessons in the Sunday school seciton of this site.

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Who can be the object of railing?

Who can be the object of railing?

Railing is derisive speech intended to destroy an individual’s reputation or undermine his will. Therefore, railing may be directed to the individual (1 Pet. 2:23)" TARGET="_blank">1 Pet. 2:23) or spoken to another person regarding that individual (1 Tim. 5:14)." TARGET="_blank">1 Tim. 5:14). Railing against divinely appointed authority has a special seriousness (Acts 23:4;" TARGET="_blank">Acts 23:4; Psa. 105:15; 1 Chron. 16:22)." TARGET="_blank">1 Chron. 16:22). God has protected assembly elders against gratuitous accusations (1 Tim. 5:19)." TARGET="_blank">1 Tim. 5:19). However, it is sadly true that a believer can rail against any believer (illustrated in the OT passages above). Railing could be directed toward unbelievers (1 Pet. 3:9)." TARGET="_blank">1 Pet. 3:9).

The question of whether a spouse or child could be the object of a believer’s railing is more difficult. In many ways, abusive language destroys the will of a child and belittles him. The environment is contentious, but is the intent to vilify the child to others? Is it really "character assassination"? It is almost unbelievable that a parent would do this consciously and intentionally. As to a spouse, all abusive language is sinful, but not all is railing. Where the persistent intent is to "break" the marriage partner, and that is very difficult to judge, it could be railing. Where one spouse establishes a trend of defaming or vilifying his spouse to others, this also may be railing.

D. Oliver
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