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21 | "Ego ami" | Mark 14:62 | DocTrinsograce | 129391 | ||
I am given to understand that Christ frequently used the Greek "Ego ami." I further understand that the Septuagint used this same phrase for YHWH. One preacher I heard stated that this was an unusual Greek phrase, not regularly used. Now I know that not everyone in this forum believes that Christ spoke Greek, but I was hoping someone might still be willing to do a word study on "Ego ami." I find that the tools available to me do not yield satisfactorily conclusive answers. | ||||||
22 | No Wine vs Not Much Wine | Luke 1:15 | DocTrinsograce | 125725 | ||
Bishops (presbytos) in 1 Tim 3:3 and Tit 1:7 are not to be given to wine. However, a deacon in 1 Tim 3:8 must not be given to much wine. Likewise, the aged women are not to be given to much wine per Tit 2:3. Do you think there it is significant that an elder must not be given to wine but the others not to MUCH wine? | ||||||
23 | Theological Term: Theotokos | Luke 1:31 | DocTrinsograce | 155937 | ||
The term "Theotokos" is a Greek word which means "God bearer" or "Mother of God." It refers to a point of doctrine affirmed in the Council of Calcedon in 451 AD. As a point of discussion, tell me what you think of Mary, the mother of Jesus, being designated as "the Mother of God." Please explain your answer. Thank you! In Him, Doc |
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24 | "Bosom of Abraham" a Rabbinical Idiom? | Luke 16:20 | DocTrinsograce | 131282 | ||
It is a great error to base doctrine on anything but scripture, and scripture alone. However, extra-biblical sources can, at times, be interesting -- so long as we keep this caveat in mind! That said, I'd like to present as an intellectual curiosity, Flavius Josephus' "Discourse on Hades to the Greeks." It can be found at the web site below. Although it is possible that Christ influenced the Rabbinical thinking of the time, I rather think, instead, that perhaps Christ in the parable of Lazarus was making use of Rabbinical thinking for instructive purposes. Be that as it may, you will find this short essay interesting. If nothing else, it is one of the only extra-biblical sources I've found for what Jews thought about life after death. Note that Josephus discusses the resurrection, reflecting his Pharisaical background. As an exercise in critical thinking, compare and contrast this account with Christ's parable of Lazarus and Dives. http://www.ccel.org/j/josephus/works/hades.htm I'd appreciate reading your observations. |
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25 | Samaritans Examined by Priests? | Luke 17:15 | DocTrinsograce | 142798 | ||
In this transitional gospel event recorded by Luke, ten lepers (v12) seek mercy for healing (v13). He gives them a command to go show themselves to the priest (per the requirements of the law) and along the way they were healed (v14). Now, in this verse, one of the ten, a Samaritan (v16b) comes back praising God (v15) and worshiping Christ (v16a). The whole story is from verses 11 through 19. Clearly the point of this story is about submission to God in thanksgiving, praise, and worship. The point is really driven home when the only person who responded appropriately was a Samaritan, a "foreigner" (18b). Anyway, my question doesn't have anything to do with the meaning of the narrative. Rather, it has to do with the customs at the time. Question: Were all ten lepers going to the same priests? If so, would a Jewish priest have bothered to examine a Samaritan, a man who would have been considered unclean anyway? It is hard to imagine that Samaritans would regularly have submitted themselves to Jewish priests even for this important social function. If one of you has some insight on how the Jews and Samaritans lived together in this town (v12a) between their countries (v11b), I would be interested and appreciative. In Him, Doc |
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26 | Toad Sticker or Not | Luke 22:36 | DocTrinsograce | 126165 | ||
Why did Christ instruct the Disciples to obtain swords (which they did in verse 38)? Earlier He had told them not to carry swords. Later that evening He would even intervene when Peter, the fisherman -- no swordsman he -- made an attack on one of the temple servants. Why do you think Christ went back and forth like this on the question of carrying weapons? | ||||||
27 | "What things?" | Luke 24:19 | DocTrinsograce | 125243 | ||
In this verse Christ is responding to a question with a question. The disciples asked Him "Are you a stranger who does not know these things?" Although He does not yet reveal Himself, so he supports their assumption that He is a stranger who hasn't heard the latest news. We know that God cannot lie... clearly this cannot be construed as a falsehood. Nevertheless, it does sound misleading. What do you think about this? | ||||||
28 | Verses where water alone means baptism? | John 3:5 | DocTrinsograce | 134507 | ||
If, has been suggested, that the reference to "water" in this verse means baptism. Do we have any other passages in scripture where the word "water" by itself means baptism? | ||||||
29 | Water alone means baptism? (Question 2) | John 3:5 | DocTrinsograce | 134705 | ||
I've looked at every reference to water ("hudatos") in all 79 occurrences of it in the New Testament. I do not find any other verse where water, by itself, is used to signify baptism. If, indeed, Jesus means Christian baptism by His use of the word water here in John 3:5, it is the only instance we have of this kind of language. Therefore, the next question approaches this issue from a different angle: Can anyone see anything in the context of this incident (i.e., John 3:1-21 and most specifically Christ's words to Nicodemus) that might give us clear indication that Jesus meant Christian baptism by His use of the word water? |
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30 | Grape Vine Decorated Gate? | John 14:31 | DocTrinsograce | 129272 | ||
"Get up, let us go from here." Jesus spoke these words at the end of the last supper. The "I am the vine..." teachings of chapter 15 were apparently spoken between the place of the supper (John 13:2) and the garden (John 18:1) of Gethsemane (Mattew 26:36, Mark 14:32). I heard or read somewhere -- I have now forgotten where -- that one of the old gates out of Jerusalem was decorated with a bas relief of grapes and vines. It was speculated that Christ began the words of John 15 as they passed this ornamentation on the way out of the city. Jesus frequently used things around Him as a launching point for His teaching, so this is not beyond the realm of possibility. Unfortunately, I didn't make any notes on this speculation. Since then I've been unable to verify that any of the gates were decorated in this manner. Does anyone know of a description of any gates of Jerusalem having such ornamentation? | ||||||
31 | Is there intelligent life on earth? | John 17:17 | DocTrinsograce | 142915 | ||
Oh my goodness... I've never seen anything as utterly dumb as this. Zondervan has a new paraphrase. And I thought all the other paraphrases were dumb! It is called "The Word on the Street." Look how Genesis 2:23-24 is "paraphrased" “Whoa! Now we’re talking!” says Adam. “She’s like me . . . only not. Same bones, same skin, same shape . . . only not. She’s . . . uh . . . sexy. If I’m ‘man’, she’s . . . uh . . . ‘woman’.” (eyes cast heavenward) |
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32 | Word Study: Helko, please? | John 18:10 | DocTrinsograce | 132822 | ||
Fishermen are lousy swordsmen. They cut off ears when they are trying to cut off heads. Kalos, my brother, greetings! The word "drew" here is the Greek word "helko." Would you be so kind -- at your own convenience -- to do a word study on this helko? Look at all the references and tell us about them, so we can see how it was used. I believe it only occurs 8 times in the New Testament. If you have the resources, could you see if it occurs in the Septuagent as well? You always do such a great job on word studies! Of course, if you choose not to, I won't be offended! Thanks, bro... In Him, Doc |
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33 | Apagachomai | Acts 1:23 | DocTrinsograce | 125394 | ||
Here is the Strong's entry for "hanged" in Matthew 27:5: ap-ang-khom-ahee From G575 and agcho(to choke; akin to the base of G43); to strangle oneself off (that is, to death): - hang himself. |
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34 | Flickering tongues or flickering flames? | Acts 2:3 | DocTrinsograce | 133088 | ||
Did flames or tongues appear over the heads of the heads of these believers at Pentecost? Please justify your answer if possible. (Again, not a leading question.) | ||||||
35 | Purpose of attending church? | Acts 2:45 | DocTrinsograce | 130517 | ||
What is the true function of the church from a biblical perspective? By "church" I mean the place (usually a building) where we regularly meet. Is there a difference between how the church functions if one is refering to the body of Christ or if one is refering to the meeting place? What Scriptures explain why we all show up at the same time and on the same day as other believers to do the things we do? And since I'm on the subject, what IS it we do and WHY do we do it? Eagerly awaiting your answers, along with supporting chapter and verse. In Christ, Karen (Mrs Doc) |
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36 | Purpose of attending church? | Acts 2:46 | DocTrinsograce | 130508 | ||
What is the true function of the church from a biblical perspective? By "church" I mean the place (usually a building) where we regularly meet. Is there a difference between how the church functions if one is refering to the body of Christ or if one is refering to the meeting place? What Scriptures explain why we all show up at the same time and on the same day as other believers to do the things we do? And since I'm on the subject, what IS it we do and WHY do we do it? Eagerly awaiting your answers, along with supporting chapter and verse. In Christ, Karen |
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37 | smile.amazon.com | Acts 3:19 | DocTrinsograce | 243863 | ||
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38 | "Law" is a Metaphor? | Rom 7:23 | DocTrinsograce | 146949 | ||
I just finished reading the very short work entitled "The Enemy Within" by Kris Lundgaard. (It is a very good read, and reads quite easily. (Well, easily in the sense of the language... difficult in the sense of how it made me look squarely into the face of my Adamic nature.) I recommend it to anyone.) Lundgaard argues that Paul is using the word "law" (translated as "principle" in verse 21) in this verse and following as a metaphor. This gave me pause. Checking various commentators, I find general -- though not explicit -- agreement. I'm interested in the various opinions of my fellow forum members regarding how Paul uses this word in this context. Thank you. In Him, Doc |
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39 | How Many? | Rom 8:30 | DocTrinsograce | 127309 | ||
1. In light of the above verse, how many who were called, were also justified? 2. In light of the above verse, how many do you think have been called, justified, or glorified that He did not first foreknow or foreordain? |
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40 | In Memory of Johnny Farese (1956-2014) | 1 Cor 9:26 | DocTrinsograce | 239783 | ||
"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. What I can do, I should do. And what I should do, by the grace of God, I will do." --Edward Everett Hale (1822-1909) ... http://confessingbaptist.com/johnny-farese-absent-from-the-body-present-with-the-lord/ |
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