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5621 | What is the biblical def of apostle | Luke 6:13 | DocTrinsograce | 133253 | ||
Thank you, Colin. Good points all. I was aware of the casting of lots, but in this case it seemed contrary to what they were commanded to do. Like I said to brother Ed, I may be -- and often have been! -- all wet! | ||||||
5622 | What is the biblical def of apostle | Luke 6:13 | DocTrinsograce | 133252 | ||
Yes, very good! I scanned through all these references. I noticed that Paul is not calling himself an apostle by his own authority. Instead God called him to the position (Romans 1:1, 1 Cor 1:1); God willed him to the position (1 Cor 1:1, 2 Cor 1:1, Eph 1:1, Col 1:1, 2 Tim 1:1, Titus 1:1); God validated him in the position (2 Cor 12:12); God sealed him in the position with evangelical fruit (1 Cor 9:1-2); Jesus and God authorized him in the position (Gal 1:1, 1 Tim 2:7, 2 Tim 1:11); God and Jesus commanded him to the postion (1 Tim 1:1). Paul called himself the least of the apostles, because he had persecuted the church (1 Cor 15:9). Thank you for drawing our attention to this, James210! |
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5623 | What is the biblical def of apostle | Luke 6:13 | DocTrinsograce | 133249 | ||
Dear brother Ed, thank you for the comments. You are right on every point. I am not dogmatic in this at all. Its just one of those things that never quite felt right. Its as if they are taking things into their own hands before the Holy Spirit had arrived to give direction. I do want a look at those foundations one of these days. The conclusive proof will be there! :-) I may be all wet on this one but, in the mean time, I'll just ponder... no gaurantee that I'll keep the same opinion! (PS Point 6 was just stating that there can't be 13 apostles. Matthias is the logical one to drop.) | ||||||
5624 | Why did the Savior Dread the Cup? | Matt 26:38 | DocTrinsograce | 133247 | ||
Based on the rest of the sermon, and based on what I know of Spurgeon, I believe he was describing one of the saints whose martyrdom is chronicled in Foxe's Book of Martyrs. I have not researched to see which specific martyr he was describing, nor are Spurgeon's notes available on the subject. However, the description has a familiar ring to it. Quite a few saints were martyred in just such a fashion, although a few not quite as graciously, and others in even more dramatic fashion. I highly recommend the book by John Foxe. It is a classic that should be read by every modern believer. Thank you for your encouraging words, brother! |
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5625 | What is the biblical def of apostle | Luke 6:13 | DocTrinsograce | 133201 | ||
I account for it in this way: 1) The disciples were ordered to go and wait. They were not do anything until the promise of the Father (Acts 1:4) 2) It was Peter's idea -- and Peter was not known for proposing good ideas -- to pick a 12th disciple while they should have been waiting. 3) Lots were cast and Matthias was chosen. Which of the other disciples were chosen by anything other than Christ's explicit election? 4) Matthias walks off the pages of scripture in verse 26 never to be heard from again. 5) Christ made his choice of Paul as an apostle, not Matthias. 6) Revelation 21:14 says the names of the "12" apostles will be written on the foundation of the city foursquare. 11 disciples plus Matthias plus Paul equals 13. Ergo, one too many. Of course, this is only my humble opinion. |
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5626 | Why does God send storms? | Gen 3:17 | DocTrinsograce | 133198 | ||
Hi, Brad... Just some thoughts... but... what about Acts 5, Acts 13:11, and 1 Cor 11:30? | ||||||
5627 | THE PURPOSE OF THE LAW | Rom 7:7 | DocTrinsograce | 133100 | ||
Only after the Law has done its work, is a man ready for the gospel. When a person is arrogant and rebellious, they need the instruction of the Law. When a person recognizes themselves as guilty, helpless, and meritless before a Holy God, then they do not need the instruction of the Law. Instead, they need the good news of the Gospel. | ||||||
5628 | Explain Isaiah 54:7 verse | Is 54:1 | DocTrinsograce | 133092 | ||
Indeed! He is the God who called even in the Old Testament, Genesis 3:9... however, Matthew 22:14. | ||||||
5629 | What's John 14:6 in original language? | John 14:6 | DocTrinsograce | 133078 | ||
Very interesting! After reading your post, I decided not to write about my much more humble trips through Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Canaan, Virginia, Cairo, Illinois, or Nazareth Texas. :-) They just don't have the same ring, somehow, do they? :-) Thank you for sharing your experiences with us, Dalcent. How very interesting! We are glad that you didn't end up sharing Paul's travel experiences too closely! :-) The Council of Laodicea was responsible for -- among other things -- the inclusion of Revelation to the Canon. So, if this codex contained Revelation it would probably be post Laodicea. After searching the web I see that there is one codex that is slightly older than the one near your home: That's the Codex Vaticanus. |
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5630 | Given what to drink?Made to drink of? | 1 Cor 12:13 | DocTrinsograce | 133077 | ||
I agree, brother Ray. Ephesians up to this point is about God's eternal purpose. He is building a temple, a dwelling place for Himself. However, He has two main problems: Dead people (2:5a) and divided people (2:12). So first He makes dead people alive (2:5b-6a) and then He draws divided people together (2:13b-19). Imagine, God has made us a part of a Plan: What kind of thing have any men been involved in that can compare? Which one of us have ever been involved in a plan that spanned decades, let alone centuries, or millenia? Yet this incredible Plan of God's spans eternity itself! No wonder Paul can hardly contain himself. It is as though he runs out of superlatives! Sorry... didn't mean to get us off the subject! In Him, Doc |
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5631 | Given what to drink?Made to drink of? | 1 Cor 12:13 | DocTrinsograce | 132968 | ||
How about we are all baptized "by the agency of the same Spirit?" (1 Corinthians 12:7 and 11) Thus we are living stones, fitted together into one body. (Ephesians 2:16 and 21-22) | ||||||
5632 | Word Study: Helko, please? | John 18:10 | DocTrinsograce | 132967 | ||
Thank you, Kalos! Let's look at every reference to these words in the New Testament: Looking at "suro" John 21:8 Fishermen drawing a net with fish Acts 8:3 Saul drawing people into prison Acts 14:19 People drawing a corpse Acts 17:6 People drawing Jason before authorities Revelation 12:4 Satan drawing fallen angels Looking at "helko" John 6:44 God drawing men to Christ John 12:32 Christ drawing men to Himself John 18:10 Peter drawing a sword for use John 21:6 Fishermen drawing a net to surface John 21:11 Peter drawing a net to shore Acts 16:19 Idol makers drawing Paul to marketplace Acts 21:30 People drawing Paul from the temple James 2:6 Rich drawing poor in law suits What can we conclude about these two words? Each are verbs in which a subject acts upon an object. The object is either passive or resistant -- i.e., the object cannot act upon itself or it is unwilling to be acted upon. The subject overcomes the passivity or resistance of the object by superior force. So, is draw the word we would use in modern English, or might we use "drag?" Interesting, isn't it? :-) |
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5633 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | DocTrinsograce | 132965 | ||
"simply obey His commands" Like these? Deu 6:5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. Mat 5:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Mat 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Jam 2:10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. |
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5634 | Word Study: Helko, please? | John 18:10 | DocTrinsograce | 132963 | ||
Thank you, Kalos! I appreciate your ability to dig this stuff up. Your observations have been a blessing on more than a single occasion! :-) I find the word "helko" in John 6:44, 12:32, 18:10, 21:6, 11, Acts 16:19, 21:30, and James 2:6. I find the word "suro" in John 21:8, Acts 8:3, 14:19, 17:6, and Revelation 12:4. Is that what you come up with too? From your research, are the words related in Greek, or are they only related because of how they are translated? |
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5635 | Does God possess a spirit body? | John 4:24 | DocTrinsograce | 132962 | ||
Hi, Reignskye... These I got off of the Master's Christian Library, doing a search on the attributes of God. However, the web itself has a huge amount of information, if you know how to identify the appropriate key words. I'm glad you found it useful. Actually, we have a significant advantage over the ancients. We have the ancients themselves... and we have all the long line of theologians in between... and we have the various technologies... and we have a lot more people... and greater opportunity for education... and a much broader base from which to debate. Also, keep in mind, just being ancient doesn't make people right... if you don't believe me, read Judges. In Him, Doc |
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5636 | Word Study: Helko | John 18:10 | DocTrinsograce | 132821 | ||
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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5637 | Without the Local Church | Heb 10:25 | DocTrinsograce | 132818 | ||
Without assembling together in the local body of believers we cannot do the following: Serve one another John 13:14; Gal 5:13 Love one another John 13:34; 15:2, 17; Rom 12:10; 13:8; 1 Thes 4:9; 1 Pet 1:22; 1 John 3:11, 23; 4:7, 11; 2 John 1:5 Kind to one another Rom 12:10a; Eph 4:32 Receive one another Rom 15:7 Admonish one another Rom 15:14 Greet one another Rom 16:16; 1 Cor 16:20; 2 Cor 13:12; 1 Pet 5:14 Bear one another's burdens Gal 6:2 Forgive one another Col 3:13 Teach one another Col 3:16 Worship with one another Col 3:16 Comfort one another 1 Thes 4:18 Edify one another 1 Thes 5:11 Exhort one another Heb 3:13 Encourage one another Heb 10:24 Submit to one another Eph 5:21; 1 Pet 5:5 Confess faults to one another Jam 5:16 Minister to one another 1 Pet 4:10 |
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5638 | What's in a name? | Phil 2:9 | DocTrinsograce | 132817 | ||
Not sure where you get that we aren't supposed to analyze God. This is old Deist teaching. We praise the name because of Who He is and What He has done. Even your quotes list many of His attributes... an analysis, if you will, of the nature of God. We can know many things about Him, and ought to know Him. If we are His sheep, then we know His voice. We flee those we do not know. Deu 29:29a The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever. Psa 25:4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Jer 9:24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. Jer 31:34b Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. Hos 6:3 Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth. Mat 11:29a Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me Joh 8:19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also. Joh 14:9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? Heb 8:11b "Know the Lord:" for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. 2 Tim 1:12b For I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. |
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5639 | What's in a name? | Phil 2:9 | DocTrinsograce | 132769 | ||
Or, perhaps, one cannot separate the name from the Lord... notice the word "name" repeated in these verses. Rev 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Rev 19:12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. Rev 19:13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. Rev 19:16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. Check this out too... clearly "name" is more than just a label, as you suggested. Pro 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. |
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5640 | Doesn't NT forbid all images-somewhere? | NT general Archive 1 | DocTrinsograce | 132648 | ||
Oops! You're right, Emmaus! I dashed that off as I was heading off to church again. It was sort of tickling my thought process because I briefly thought, "Now what was the opposite called?" :-) Thank you for correcting me! | ||||||
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