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1501 | Things people THINK in the BIBLE but not | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 126712 | ||
Stultis, I don't know that I agree completely with your statement "that He had every opportunity to sin". Again, scripture tells us in Heb. 4:15 that He was "tempted", not that he had opportunity to sin. There is a big difference in wording. The Commentary Critical says this "without sin—Greek, “choris,” “separate from sin” (Heb 7:26). If the Greek “aneu” had been used, sin would have been regarded as the object absent from Christ the subject; but choris here implies that Christ, the subject, is regarded as separated from sin the object [Tittmann]. Thus, throughout His temptations in their origin, process, and result, sin had nothing in Him; He was apart and separate from it [Alford]." Further, what do you mean by "If he could not choose to sin, there would be no temptation following his forty days fast in the wilderness, nor a temptation to flee his course when Peter (Satan) told him never to go to Jerusalem." I don't see any scriptural basis or proof for such an assertion. Temptation does not logically entail choosing to sin- especially when it deals with the Lord Jesus Christ (1 John 3:5). Scripture tells us He KNEW no sin. "He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." (2 Cor. 5:21) Would you care to clarify? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1502 | Things people THINK in the BIBLE but not | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 126707 | ||
Ancient, In regard to your question, I'll address two main points: 1. "So was he also formed in iniquity?" No. Scripture explicitly tells us in Hebrews 4:15 that "...we do not have a high priest(Jesus) who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin." Christ was begotten, not created and is the Eternal Son of God. The point of Phillipians 2:5-11 is that Christ humbled Himself, becoming obedient to the point of death on a cross. This does not say or mean He gave up any of his Diety. God would not have exalted Him or given Him the name above all names if He were not God- equal with God. As Is. 42:8 says, "I will not give My glory to another". Who Christ is as to His Being and work is the most impotant question we must answer! 2. Paul was an apostle, called of God. Josephus was not. I don't know of any scripture that tells us that Paul "considered part of the creation philosophical"? If we don't understand the literal creation as God set forth in Genesis, then we fall prey to higher criticism- that being that God's Word is not really authoritative, etc. God was in the beginning and created the heavens and earth (Gen. 1:1) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1503 | Is my assessment of them wrong? | Matt 18:6 | BradK | 126587 | ||
Emmaus, Kudos to you, my friend. Very well said! Unfortunately, the old "if it feels good do it" mentality- which the 60's brought is still alive. Yours In Christ, Brad Krantz |
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1504 | What does God say on blocking life? :) | Jer 1:5 | BradK | 126237 | ||
Hi Norm, The reference to Det. 23:1 is noted. However, the context is dealing with who may or may not enter into the assembly (congregation) and it is (proscribed) to Israel under the law. I don't see it as directly applicable to us:-) Specifically, a Enuch was one of the parties (who)were excluded from the full rights and privileges of citizenship: "It was a very ancient practice for parents in the East by various arts to mutilate their children, with a view to training them for service in the houses of the great." [Easton's Bible Dictionary] Also, remember Hebrews 4:16 "Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." We have complete and unrestricted access to God as believers. Anyway, I see a planned vastectomy or tubal ligation as being a long way from mutilation and certainly not hindering one's relationship to the Lord. (James 4:17) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1505 | What does God say on blocking life? :) | Jer 1:5 | BradK | 126229 | ||
drapngflwr, Certainly we're to glorify God in our bodies as 1 Cor. 6:20 tells. However, there does not appear to be any specific prohibition in scripture against vasectomies or tubal ligation, etc. These prevent conception while abortion terminates life as God has defined it. Do you have any specific verses in mind? This seems more a matter of personal choice and within the bounds of freedom God has granted us (Gal. 5:1,13). I would say that if to you it is wrong, then it is. James 4:17 says: "Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." Paul further instructs us twice in 1 Corinthians that "All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything." (1 Cor. 6:12, 10:23) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1506 | did adam and Eve ever get forgiveness? | Matthew | BradK | 126022 | ||
Natalyi, Just an FYI- using CAPS on the internet is generally taken as shouting:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1507 | The rapture, A comming event, Pg 3. | 1 Thess 4:16 | BradK | 126013 | ||
alanh, There are certainly several differing views on Revelation that are orthodox- with the Preterist view you espouse being one of them. However, there is also not unanimous agreement amongs believers. Personally, I hold to the futuristic view. From my study- and I'm by no means a scholar on this topic- where one places the dating of Revelation will have a lot to do with one's view of eschatology. When you say "This generation shall not pass away, till all these things be accomplished" (Matt. 24:34)- it could also refer to the "generation" which is alive when these events take place. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1508 | speaking in tongues 1cor.12:1coming | 1 Cor 12:13 | BradK | 125233 | ||
songbirdca, A very good exegesis of the passage! Thank you. You are quite correct that "All believers share the reality of being baptized by the Spirit." One of my main points of contention with everyone having the gift of tongues, is that scripture explicitly says otherwise.(1 Cor. 12:30) While I can certainly agree that tongues is a gift- it is by no means the ONLY one or the GREATEST! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1509 | when is the antichrist coming | Luke 10:27 | BradK | 125118 | ||
hefourgvs, One of the points of contention in this view (preterist) is the dating of the Book of Revelation. Eastons' Bible Dictionary notes that "The date of the writing of this book has generally been fixed at 96, in the reign of Domitian. There are some, however, who contend for an earlier date, 68 or 69, in the reign of Nero. Those who are in favour of the later date appeal to the testimony of the Christian father Irenaeus, who received information relative to this book from those who had seen John face to face. He says that the Apocalypse “was seen no long time ago." Based on my study, I would hold to the later dating of Revelation. Also, as Matt. 24 is speaking of the second coming of Christ (and not the rapture), I find it difficult to hold that (particularly) verses 29-31 are past!? Depending on what "TV Preachers" you have in mind, I wouldn't as a whole put a lot of stock in them:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1510 | antichrist | Luke 10:27 | BradK | 124965 | ||
c marengo, I would have to call a tech on your oversimplified view that satan is defeated. Colossians 2:15 doesn't say that that he was "completely destroyed by the work of the cross"! It says: "When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him." In answer to "Does Jesus fear Satan?". Are we Jesus? No. We are implored in Ephesians 6:10-18 to "put on the whole armor of God, so that you will be able to stand against the schemes of the devil..." A curious imperative if satan is of no effect upon the believer! We make two errors with regard to satan: 1. We give him too much credit; 2. We don't give him enough credit. Make no mistake about it, Jesus did defeat satan at the cross, however he (satan) is still an active force against us till his ultimate demise in Rev. 20. We are to "boast in the Lord" and glorify Him, not focus on the devil, but to deny his schemes is folly. I think you need to balance your theology a bit more:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1511 | antichrist | Luke 10:27 | BradK | 124953 | ||
Greetings c. marengo, I gather from the thrust of your post that you would hold to a preterist view? Not to take away from your view (or it's validity), you might gain a better audience if you didn't appear to be on a diatribe?! I don't hold to such a view as you espouse- and you are within orthodoxy- but a question begs. If you don't believe in the person of antichrist, who (or what) do 2 Thess (2:3) and 1 John 2:18 refer? You say "Why do we insist on teaching people that the reason we evangelize is to have fire insurance" I don't know that we do. Who are such that are teaching this? Would you care to be a little more specific? I certainly agree that coming to Christ is more and should be than just "fire insurance". However, I'm not quite following your thought pattern. Indeed our motivation to serve Him should come out of love, not fear (Tit. 2:11-12). It may also help, to set more of a foundation for your argument so that we might better determine where you are coming from:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1512 | Different names used for God | Ps 83:18 | BradK | 124323 | ||
aka knucklehead? BradK |
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1513 | What is iniquity in Matthew 7:23? | Matt 7:23 | BradK | 124059 | ||
kucklehead, Your reply becomes more understandable to this old thread when you state "I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and have been kicked of this site several times for espousing our understanding of Scripture which you are probably aware rarely, if ever, crosses paths with "Protestant America" If this is the case, then you must realize you're in violation of the Forum's posted guidleines. BradK |
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1514 | Believing in the Bible and E.T.'s | Eph 2:2 | BradK | 123939 | ||
dh909, You were responding to an old post. In regards to Bob Larson, I was quite an avid listener to his "Talk Back" program 15 plus years ago as a new believer. I respected his well-spoken manner and intellect. Recently, I've viewed his program- albeit minimally. In my opinion, he has since deviated into the TBN realm of "over-sensationalizing" much of what he does. He may be correct in some of his theology, but my caution is this: I feel he has drifted from sound doctrine into very esoteric un-sound doctrine. I think he's bought into the "devil-made-me-do-it quackery a bit much. I would view his books with a great deal of scepticism and hesitancy. Be careful. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1515 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123936 | ||
knucklehead, You say that we don't know if we'll be saved tomorrow- in direct opposition to scripture! OK:-( If it is indeed "but we can have confidence that the One that judges righteously will not forget our works and the love we have had for his name up until today", then you are advocating: 1. We are saved by works; 2. We are kept by works Am I correct to understand that this is what you're saying? How does Titus 3:5 enter into the equation? "He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit," Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1516 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123932 | ||
Country Girl, Thanks for your response. I'll leave this discussion after these 2 questions, because I'm curious: 1. Are you saved? 2. What is salvation? In other words, how would you define it? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1517 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123929 | ||
Country Girl, "Why do Paul, John, James, Jude and Peter write so much about the need to fight the fine fight and hold a good conscience if no risk of losing salvation?" How about so that we "would have a walk worthy of our calling?" (Eph.4:1) The most powerful denial in the above question is that no one, at any time is ever certain of their salvation. And, in my mind, it begs the simple-yet un-addressed question of "How does one know they are saved?" I don't buy the "Proof-Text" responses because CONTEXT is sorely missing! It is my (studied and humble) opinion that the theology you're appearing to endorse, leaves absolutely no confidence that any of us can ever, at any time, know for certain our eternal destiny. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1518 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123925 | ||
Good Luck! BradK |
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1519 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123922 | ||
knucklehead, If I may interject here:-) Again, I don't wish to engage in theological ping-pong, so it's important for us to define terms and stick with context! Proof texting get's us nowhere. 2 questions for you my friend: 1. On what basis are we saved? 2. Is one ever "saved" in your understanding? I do not wish to engage in endless debate on this matter, so it would be important to stick with specific questions and provide specific answers rather than jumping all over the page. As you are new to the Forum, It would be nice to have some info on personal profile about yourself:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1520 | Biblical - women preachers/teachers??? | 1 Tim 2:12 | BradK | 123752 | ||
justme, Good to hear from you, my friend. Thanks for the welcome input:-) No, I both understand and agree with what you're saying. Obviously, I just assumed the context would be understood. I meant submission just as you have so stated and in the biblical context. I agree with the servant partner and that we are to be in submission to one another as to the Lord.(Eph. 5:20) The issue I was speaking to was the Divine order of Biblical office as in 1 Tim. 2:12-15: "12 But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. 13 For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve. 14 And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression. 15 But women will be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint." Thanks for sharing your perspective on an issue that is not at all easy to tackle. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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