Does the bible have all of the answers to life?

[andy]

Hi :wave

The other night I was listening to Charles Stanley and he was speaking about discovering God's will for our life. He was listing several points and one of the points was that a christain should know and study God's word, that the word speaks to any and all areas of our life.

He did say that the details, as to how they apply to certain situation may not be in the word, but that God will supply the details step by step as they need to be revealed.

I am just curious how many would agree or disagree with the above statement.

Note: I am not trying nor looking for arguments, I am curious of how you apply God's word to the situations, trials, difficulties in your everyday walk. Also, is it hard for any to find exactly the part of the word that applies to your particular situation.

It is my hope that this discussion will help all of us to rightly discern the truth that God gives us and maybe assist us in learning how to study, learn, digest the truth that God gives us.

As a side note, I was unable to hear the full message so if I misquoted Mr. Stanley I do apologize and do not mean to misrepresent his statements.

:wave

[Moony2ns]

Yes, I absolutely believe the Bible speaks to any and all situations of my life, but the key is having the Holy Spirit inside me, testifying and convicting me as I read His Word.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. ~Psalm 119:105

That is my "less-than-one-cup-of-coffee-this-morning-so-far" answer. I can expound later after more caffeine, if necessary. :B:

[SusieQ]

IMHO,I don't think it has the answer to every single question humans have, but it does have answers and guidelines to the most important questions a person should have in this life~how do we have a personal relationship with God and how we should treat our fellow man. Whenever I have a question about my relationship with God or how I should relate to others, the Bible always gives me the wisdom I need.

[antsinmypants]

I would agree it has every answer. Though the Bible may not speak to issues that are things we face today due to medical advances etc... we can surely figure it out by careful meditation on the Bible every day, and much prayer.

First line of defense- Prayer alone.
Second- Reading the bible.
Last line of defense - Prayer with other people.

[carmen]

I don't think it has every answer specifically. What it does have are principles that can guide us through every situation, with the help of the Holy Spirit within assisting us :):. In the end, our model for life and all decisions is Jesus Christ, who is God. By studying the Bible and learning about God, it better enables us to see things through God's eyes and so become more and more like Christ as we attempt to model our decisions and behavior after His.

[Time2Sow]

The Scripture could be alternatively titled "Everything God Thought Important Enough to Tell Everyone"

So far (and admittedly, its only been 5 months) things that have come up not covered by the Word turn out to not be so important to me anymore anyway.

[70thWeek]

I don't think it has every answer specifically. What it does have are principles that can guide us through every situation, with the help of the Holy Spirit within assisting us :):. In the end, our model for life and all decisions is Jesus Christ, who is God. By studying the Bible and learning about God, it better enables us to see things through God's eyes and so become more and more like Christ as we attempt to model our decisions and behavior after His.

Agreed. The Bible does not speak to everything, but it should shape us and our opinions.

It does contain all of the information that we need for salvation.

[cameron222]

Yes!

[dman]

hmm

It's been said that Jesus is the answer, I tend to agree !!!

[FollowTheLamb]

"a christain should know and study God's word, that the word speaks to any and all areas of our life. He did say that the details, as to how they apply to certain situation may not be in the word, but that God will supply the details step by step as they need to be revealed."

The Word indeed speaks to any and all areas of our lives. It directs our hearts, souls, minds, and strength to love God. We are do all as to the Lord, and not unto men. The Word will not always tell us which decisions to make (such as which person to marry), but it will give us all the guidelines we'll need to make good choices.

[4fish]

I agree that the Bible has all the answers to life - through prayer, reflection, meditation and the guidance of the HS, we can hear/read what God wants us to know about any situation.

God's Word has never let me down.

[twelvesmaster]

So far, I've found the scriptures sufficient for my every inquiry. I know this -- a lifetime of study is not sufficient to discover everything there. Even going over scriptures I have read before, I always get a sense of newness.

If all one reads to start with is "For God so loved the World ... " -- it's enough to make you want to read further if your heart is open to that. What problem could not be answered with this verse?

[Fishy]

It won't help you set the clock on your VCR, but just about everything else. :thumb

[Hootmon]

It won't help you set the clock on your VCR, but just about everything else. :thumb:heh

All of the important bits are covered...

[twelvesmaster]

It won't help you set the clock on your VCR, but just about everything else. :thumb
:D:


If you're filled with the love of Jesus, then you likely wouldn't want to

:fish

the next person foolish enough to laugh at you because you couldn't set the simple little thing.

:smash

maybe.

[Hootmon]

the next person foolish enough to laugh at you because you couldn't set the simple little thing.Its still right twice a day, usually at Noon and Midnight. :thumb :heh

[frisian1970]

No, it doesn't have all the answers to life.

[Pendragon]

Hi :wave

The other night I was listening to Charles Stanley and he was speaking about discovering God's will for our life. He was listing several points and one of the points was that a christain should know and study God's word, that the word speaks to any and all areas of our life.

He did say that the details, as to how they apply to certain situation may not be in the word, but that God will supply the details step by step as they need to be revealed.

I am just curious how many would agree or disagree with the above statement.

Note: I am not trying nor looking for arguments, I am curious of how you apply God's word to the situations, trials, difficulties in your everyday walk. Also, is it hard for any to find exactly the part of the word that applies to your particular situation.

It is my hope that this discussion will help all of us to rightly discern the truth that God gives us and maybe assist us in learning how to study, learn, digest the truth that God gives us.

As a side note, I was unable to hear the full message so if I misquoted Mr. Stanley I do apologize and do not mean to misrepresent his statements.

:wave



Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].Eph 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.Eph 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;Eph 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;Eph 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.Eph 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;Eph 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

[frisian1970]

How is the following a sword of the Spirit?

1st Chronicles 11
26 The mighty men were:
Asahel the brother of Joab,
Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem,

27 Shammoth the Harorite,
Helez the Pelonite,

28 Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa,
Abiezer from Anathoth,

29 Sibbecai the Hushathite,
Ilai the Ahohite,

30 Maharai the Netophathite,
Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,

31 Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjamin,
Benaiah the Pirathonite,

32 Hurai from the ravines of Gaash,
Abiel the Arbathite,

33 Azmaveth the Baharumite,
Eliahba the Shaalbonite,

34 the sons of Hashem the Gizonite,
Jonathan son of Shagee the Hararite,

35 Ahiam son of Sacar the Hararite,
Eliphal son of Ur,

36 Hepher the Mekerathite,
Ahijah the Pelonite,

37 Hezro the Carmelite,
Naarai son of Ezbai,

38 Joel the brother of Nathan,
Mibhar son of Hagri,

39 Zelek the Ammonite,
Naharai the Berothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,

40 Ira the Ithrite,
Gareb the Ithrite,

41 Uriah the Hittite,
Zabad son of Ahlai,

42 Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, who was chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him,

43 Hanan son of Maacah,
Joshaphat the Mithnite,

44 Uzzia the Ashterathite,
Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,

45 Jediael son of Shimri,
his brother Joha the Tizite,

46 Eliel the Mahavite,
Jeribai and Joshaviah the sons of Elnaam,
Ithmah the Moabite,

47 Eliel, Obed and Jaasiel the Mezobaite.

[andy]

How is the following a sword of the Spirit?

1st Chronicles 11
26 The mighty men were:
Asahel the brother of Joab,
Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem,

27 Shammoth the Harorite,
Helez the Pelonite,

28 Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa,
Abiezer from Anathoth,

29 Sibbecai the Hushathite,
Ilai the Ahohite,

30 Maharai the Netophathite,
Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,

31 Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjamin,
Benaiah the Pirathonite,

32 Hurai from the ravines of Gaash,
Abiel the Arbathite,

33 Azmaveth the Baharumite,
Eliahba the Shaalbonite,

34 the sons of Hashem the Gizonite,
Jonathan son of Shagee the Hararite,

35 Ahiam son of Sacar the Hararite,
Eliphal son of Ur,

36 Hepher the Mekerathite,
Ahijah the Pelonite,

37 Hezro the Carmelite,
Naarai son of Ezbai,

38 Joel the brother of Nathan,
Mibhar son of Hagri,

39 Zelek the Ammonite,
Naharai the Berothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,

40 Ira the Ithrite,
Gareb the Ithrite,

41 Uriah the Hittite,
Zabad son of Ahlai,

42 Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, who was chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him,

43 Hanan son of Maacah,
Joshaphat the Mithnite,

44 Uzzia the Ashterathite,
Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,

45 Jediael son of Shimri,
his brother Joha the Tizite,

46 Eliel the Mahavite,
Jeribai and Joshaviah the sons of Elnaam,
Ithmah the Moabite,

47 Eliel, Obed and Jaasiel the Mezobaite.

Hi :wave

In considering the example Paul gave as a sword, a sword has many parts. The blade, the hilt, blade guard, etc. Also a sword is not worth anything if there is not a strong and trained arm to use the weapon. Also the knowledge of when and where and how to use the sword.

Possibly, and this is just my opinion, the study and review of scriptures that we deem not to be important is where we gain the exercise that gives strength to our sword arm. Also the use and practice with our sword (God's word) teaches us the when, where, and how. Maybe we have to learn how to hold the sword before we can progress to the more difficult parts of swordplay. Also a sword can be either a offensive or defensive weapon.

I know the above example is crude but it is how I see it. :wave

[twelvesmaster]

How is the following a sword of the Spirit?
1st Chronicles 11:26-47

This audio tape might be a blessing to you. (I hope you have Windows Media Player.) (http://www.ccphilly.org/sfthtapes/bibleteaching2.asp?tapeNumber=SPM284&bitRate=24&msgType=1)

[twelvesmaster]

Hi :wave

In considering the example Paul gave as a sword, a sword has many parts. The blade, the hilt, blade guard, etc. Also a sword is not worth anything if there is not a strong and trained arm to use the weapon. Also the knowledge of when and where and how to use the sword.

Possibly, and this is just my opinion, the study and review of scriptures that we deem not to be important is where we gain the exercise that gives strength to our sword arm. Also the use and practice with our sword (God's word) teaches us the when, where, and how. Maybe we have to learn how to hold the sword before we can progress to the more difficult parts of swordplay. Also a sword can be either a offensive or defensive weapon.

I know the above example is crude but it is how I see it. :wave

I agree -- nothing should be cast away but examined carefully because it's all important. Even if we never get it right in this life, we are promised a full explanation in the next.

[frisian1970]

Hi :wave

In considering the example Paul gave as a sword, a sword has many parts. The blade, the hilt, blade guard, etc. Also a sword is not worth anything if there is not a strong and trained arm to use the weapon. Also the knowledge of when and where and how to use the sword.

Possibly, and this is just my opinion, the study and review of scriptures that we deem not to be important is where we gain the exercise that gives strength to our sword arm. Also the use and practice with our sword (God's word) teaches us the when, where, and how. Maybe we have to learn how to hold the sword before we can progress to the more difficult parts of swordplay. Also a sword can be either a offensive or defensive weapon.

I know the above example is crude but it is how I see it. :waveHmm. Shall consider.

:D:

[Jayhawk]

[QUOTE=Time2Sow]The Scripture could be alternatively titled "Everything God Thought Important Enough to Tell Everyone" QUOTE]

The Bible can also alternatively be called "Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth"