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421 | Hereing from God | 1 John 3:22 | BradK | 213135 | ||
Hi James, While I can't argue with your "experience", experience itself is not a valid measure of truth! Again, it is subjective, the Word of God is not (John 17:17) What I might ask- and a question I pray you yourself are asking- is: What is God supposedly saying to you that cannot be communicated through His written Word? How do you know it was actually His voice? You don't have time to look up scripture? Hmmm...I might add that I don't really believe you can find any support for your contention! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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422 | Hereing from God | 1 John 3:22 | BradK | 213113 | ||
Hello fw, For one, I agree with Doc. God speaks to us through his Word (Heb. 4:12), not subjective "experiences". It's not a matter of one being right, but where do you find support in scripture? Rom. 4:3...? If you've heard from God in an audible voice, what did He sound like? You're in extremely rare company! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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423 | Love for all, judge not anyone | OT general | BradK | 213105 | ||
Hello kam, If you don't mind me interjecting, here's what C.H. Spurgeon noted about this passage in his Commentary of Matthew: 18. For verily I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. "Not a syllable is to become effete. Even to the smallest letters, the dot of every “i”, and the crossing of every “t”, the law will outlast the creation. The Old Testament is as sacredly guarded as the New. “The Word of the Lord endureth for ever.” Modern critics have set themselves an impossible task in their endeavor to get rid of the inspiration of the whole sacred volume, or of this book, or that chapter, or that verse; for the whole shall come forth of their furnace as silver purified seven times." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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424 | Faith a gift? | Eph 2:8 | BradK | 213084 | ||
Hi keliy, I'm apologize. My response was brief and time simply did not allow me to fully deal with all aspects:-) Perhaps I should have expanded my reply? Let me try. In Rom. 10:17, what Paul says with the particle (apa)- with which the verse begins- seems to indicate that what he says is a consequence of what was said previously in vs. 14. I believe "out of hearing" (ex akons) means that the source of faith is that which is heard or the thing heard. "Faith is derived from the essence of what is heard, which means that the key to understanding this verse centers in that which is heard" (Campbell). All who believe that God's method of saving sinners today is entirely by grace, must, in order to be consistent, also believe that he gives sinners the necessary faith for appropriating salvation. The question comes up that what about sinners who have little or no exposure to the Word of God, but upon hearing John 3:16, they are saved? Where did they get their instant faith? I would say this, upon the basis of this context, faith is obviously generated in sinful men, but can we truly affirm that this is the only way God imparts saving faith to those chosen in Christ? In Rom. 12:3 we can note that our thinking soundly is qualified by the statement, "as God has distributed to each one a measure of faith" Many commentators note that it is difficult to ascertain exactly what Paul means by the phrase "a measure of faith" (metron pisteos). Marvin Vincent, for example,offers the following insight- "The measure of faith (metron pisteos). An expression which it is not easy to define accurately. It is to be noted: 1. That the point of the passage is a warning against an undue self-estimate, and a corresponding exhortation to estimate one’s self with discrimination and sober judgment. 2. That Paul has a standard by which self-estimate is to be regulated. This is expressed by (os) as, according as. 3. That this scale or measure is different in different persons, so that the line between conceit and sober thinking is not the same for all. This is expressed by (emerisen) hath imparted, distributed, and (ekasto) to each one. 4. The character of this measure or standard is determined by faith. It must be observed that the general exhortation to a proper self-estimate is shaped by, and foreshadows, the subsequent words respecting differences of gifts. It was at this point that the tendency to self-conceit and spiritual arrogance would develop itself. Hence the precise definition of faith here will be affected by its relation to the differing gifts in vs. 6. Its meaning, therefore, must not be strictly limited to the conception of justifying faith in Christ, though that conception includes and is really the basis of every wider conception. It is faith as the condition of the powers and offices of believers, faith regarded as spiritual insight, which, according to its degree, qualifies a man to be a prophet, a teacher, a minister, etc.; faith in its relation to character, as the only principle which develops a man’s true character, and which, therefore, is the determining principle of the renewed man’s tendencies, whether they lead him to meditation and research, or to practical activity. As faith is the sphere and subjective condition of the powers and functions of believers, so it furnishes a test or regulative standard of their respective endowments and functions. Thus the measure applied is distinctively a measure of faith. With faith the believer receives a power of discernment as to the actual limitations of his gifts. Faith, in introducing him into God’s kingdom, introduces him to new standards of measurement, according to which he accurately determines the nature and extent of his powers, and so does not think of himself too highly. This measure is different in different individuals, but in every case faith is the determining element of the measure. Paul, then, does not mean precisely to say that a man is to think more or less soberly of himself according to the quantity of faith which he has, though that is true as a fact; but that sound and correct views as to the character and extent of spiritual gifts and functions are fixed by a measure, the determining element of which, in each particular case, is faith." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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425 | Tell no man? Why not? | Matt 8:4 | BradK | 212914 | ||
Hello apale..., From where in scripture do you support the idea that the leper was to "then afterwards tell"? [Cf. Matt 8:4, 17; Mark 7:36, 8:38, Lk. 5:14, 8:56, 9:21] Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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426 | Who is the generation? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 212872 | ||
Hello Kcab, The reference to "generation" is not exactly clear- IMO. "Since Israel was often described as figs or a fig tree (see exposition on 21:18–22; Jer. 24; Joel 1:7), many scholars today see the rebirth of Israel as a harbinger of the end times. Others interpret “generation” (24:34) as “race,” meaning that the Jewish race will survive till Christ returns. Either interpretation must take into account Christ’s claim that even he does not know the exact date (24:36; see Mark 13:32). [Mark 13:28–32; Luke 21:29–33]" [H. L. Willmington, Willmington's Bible Handbook] "This generation [he genea haute]. The problem is whether Jesus is here referring to the destruction of Jerusalem or to the second coming and end of the world. If to the destruction of Jerusalem, there was a literal fulfilment. In the Old Testament a generation was reckoned as forty years. This is the natural way to take verse 34 as of 33 (Bruce), “all things” meaning the same in both verses." [A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament] I hope this helps, BradK |
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427 | salvation for unbelievers? | Rom 1:20 | BradK | 212454 | ||
Hello bpetersen5, How does an atheist conclude that "all Christians and unbelievers WILL go to Hell?". That truly seems a non sequitur? It is one thing to say something, it is another to say it correctly:-) In Him, BradK |
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428 | Why do I want to speak in tongues? | 1 Cor 13:1 | BradK | 212388 | ||
Dear flyman, Since you appear to already have the answer, why don't you just tell me! I've strong doubts about how serious you are with really "...knowing him intimately." wiht the help of this forum, because you've certainly lost me (Rom. 12:18) You're alienating fellow believers here on the SBF! Your responses are coming across as divise and self-serving. Have a Merry CHRISTmas! BradK |
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429 | Why do I want to speak in tongues? | 1 Cor 13:1 | BradK | 212372 | ||
Hello flyman, Might I ask what leads you to make such a broad statement that, "Remaining on the topic of this tread, it is easy to see why their is virtually no evidence of true believers"? I find that rash and extremely assumptive to say the least! You made the statements, I'm simply asking questions and trying determine what leads you to the conclusions you've made. Scripture cannot contradict itself, nor does Paul contradict Jesus! All Scripture is equally inspired. The words of Jesus do not supercede or "overrule" the words of Paul. To infer this is error. I'm not sure where you arrive at this notion? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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430 | Why do I want to speak in tongues? | 1 Cor 13:1 | BradK | 212369 | ||
Hello flyman, How would you deal with 1 Cor 12:30, then? "All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they?" (NASB) The focal point of this is 12:31,..."yet, I show you a more excellent way". Love then begins the theme of chaper 13! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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431 | Hebrews10:26-31 | Heb 10:26 | BradK | 212304 | ||
Crystal, No, it is never too late. God has done more for you than you can ever do to Him! He sent His Son to the cross in your place as payment for sin. God has forgiven you (Eph. 1:7). You're are accepted in the Beloved (Eph. 1:6). You are saved to the uttermost (Heb. 7:25). You are a new creature, in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17). This just some of the good news of what God has done for you in Christ! Here is something else He has done: "...Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God." Remember Titus 2:11-13, "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus," God's grace instructs you to: 1. deny ungodliness; 2. worldly lusts; 3. (to) live soberly and righteously and godly This by His grace, not fear of judgement! You cannot out sin the grace of God- "but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more," (Rom. 5:20b). Keep seeking Him and allowing His grace to be sufficient for you! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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432 | Sell what you have-give alms | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 212297 | ||
Good luck! Prov. 19:20- "Listen to counsel and accept discipline, That you may be wise the rest of your days." (NASB) BradK |
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433 | OT/NT | OT general | BradK | 212214 | ||
Hello flyman, Jesus, in saying there was no one good but God, was claiming Diety for Himself (Mark 10:18)! The Jews rejected Him- in part- because He was claiming to be God! (John 8:58, 10:30-33) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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434 | Jesus Died for all, why speak in parable | John 17:9 | BradK | 212185 | ||
Hello flyman, Have you ever placed your faith in Jesus Christ, that He has died for your sins and forgives you? If so, you have nothing to worry about:-) The gospel is simple: "Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures," (1 Cor. 15:1-4) "that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation." (Rom. 10:9-10) You can be certain, because God has said so, "...And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life." (1 John 5:11-13) I hope this helps answer your question:-) BradK |
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435 | Jesus Died for all, why speak in parable | John 17:9 | BradK | 212175 | ||
Hello flyman, You ask, "It is not God's purpose to save the whole world?" While it is God, "who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth" (1 Tim. 2:4), not all will. This would be referred to as Universalism- a doctrine not taught in scripture. Jesus Himself said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me." Note - Matt. 7:13-14: "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it." John 3:16-18 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God." Rom. 1:18 "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness" I hope this helps, BradK |
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436 | Do you need to be baptized for Heaven? | Amos 1:1 | BradK | 211869 | ||
Hello Steve, Unfortunately, Amos 1:1 answers nothing about one needing to be baptized to go to heaven! Again, I ask, can you provide any scriptural proof to back your statement? Our host, Lockman requets that: "Postings must be Biblically based and not opposing the Bible's sole authority (sola Scriptura), Christianity, or the deity of Jesus Christ. Whenever possible, postings should include supporting Bible references." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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437 | Do you need to be baptized for Heaven? | Amos 1:1 | BradK | 211847 | ||
Hello gly, Could you supply any scripture to back your statement/advice? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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438 | Do you need to be baptized for Heaven? | Amos 1:1 | BradK | 211846 | ||
Hello Goodbook1, I noticed your plug about a book you wrote? It would seem at intial glance, that you're promoting the New Thought-inspired theology of E.W. Kenyon? One of his mottos was, "What I confess, I possess". Aside from the self-promotion, why is it a good read? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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439 | seven baptisms wet or dry help | Matt 3:6 | BradK | 211845 | ||
Hello dkp..., Might I ask what in Eph. 4:5 leads you to believe it is referencing water baptism? How did you arrive at this conclusion? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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440 | Quries about Christmas? | NT general | BradK | 211754 | ||
MJH, Thank you for the UP info. It's nice to get to know you a bit better. Feel free to check mine out if you haven't already. In Him, BradK |
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