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461 | should we keep saturday sabbath?thanks | Ex 20:8 | BradK | 210519 | ||
Hello sdaone, James 2:9-10 states, "But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all." (NASB) Is not the purpose of the law to bring us to Christ? (Gal. 3:24) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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462 | The Lord's Day--Does It Matter? | Ex 20:8 | BradK | 210518 | ||
Hello sdaone, So, are you then saying I'd be more blessed to go to church on the Sabbath (Saturday), than Sunday? Seems to me Paul said something about that in Col. 2:16-17: "Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day-- things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ." (NASB) Aren't we overlooking the Christ of the Sabbath? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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463 | HELP ME PLEASE...I am not content! | Rom 12:1 | BradK | 210490 | ||
Hello OTK, As an FYI, you responded to me, not the original poster! Also, as the post is over 5 years old, it's very unlikely that you or Want2Be will receive a reply! In Him, BradK |
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464 | do we have authority to forgive sins ? | Mark 16:17 | BradK | 210307 | ||
Hello liezonis, Your point is duly noted:-) Certainly we're to forgive others as God, in Christ Jesus has forgiven us (Eph. 4:32). Christ being the supreme example. The distinction I made- which you allude to- is that we cannot judicially grant forgiveness. Our forgiveness of other does not forensically declare them justified (Rom. 6:23). Only God can do that. This is the argument presented by Paul in Rom. 3:23-25! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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465 | 1C6:9 Church position | 1 Cor 6:9 | BradK | 210239 | ||
Hello, So, is it adam's son or writteninthebook? The Terms of Use explicitly state: YOUR REGISTRATION OBLIGATIONS "In consideration for your use of the Restricted Area, you agree to: (a) provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself" I have a problem with the dual registration in that it: 1. Violates Lockman's policy; 2. Creates confusion with other posters Would you please care to explain this apparent oversight and/or remove one of your alter egos? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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466 | Luke 24:36-words in red? | Luke 24:36 | BradK | 210109 | ||
Hello sdaone, How did you arrive at your conclusion? Out of curiosity, are you saying there are versions that weren't translated "out of the original tonques(sic)"? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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467 | OT Scripture about Satan before his Fall | Ezek 28:12 | BradK | 210022 | ||
Hello beingther, Can you demonstrate conclusively from scripture that there exists the distinction between satan and Lucifer? Enquiring minds want to know:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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468 | Remember Those Who Led You | Heb 13:7 | BradK | 209949 | ||
"Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith." (NASB) "IN order to be able to expound the Scriptures, and as an aid to your pulpit studies, you will need to be familiar with the commentators: a glorious army, let me tell you, whose acquaintance will be your delight and profit. Of course, you are not such wiseacres as to think or say that you can expound Scripture without assistance from the works of divines and learned men who have labored before you in the field of exposition. If you are of that opinion, pray remain so, for you are not worth the trouble of conversion, and like a little coterie who think with you, would resent the attempt as an insult to your infallibility. It seems odd, that certain men who talk so much of what the Holy Spirit reveals to themselves, should think so little of what he has revealed to others." [C.H. Spurgeon- A Chat About Commentaries] |
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469 | Two Natures or One? | Rom 6:6 | BradK | 209948 | ||
Hello Newwine, Since your post is rather lengthy and poses numerous questions, might I ask for clarification on a couple? 1. You note that, "At this point the washing of regeneration sure sounds like baptism, "If it walks like a duck" Can you clarify or elaborate your understanding of Tit. 3:5? It would appear you uphold baptismal regeneration? 2.You state, "I have looked, I cant find any scriptures for the doctrine of Regeneration. It may sound nice, but that doesn't quite fit my criteria for a doctrinal belief." Are you denying the work of regeneration? What is your "criteria" for a doctrinal belief? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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470 | How many Gods | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 209864 | ||
Hello, Jesus is more than the only begotten son of the Almighty God. He is God in the flesh (John 1:14) How do you define "two different individuals? John 10:31 explicitly tells us, "I and the Father are one"- where in Greek, the 'are' is plural. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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471 | Prophets in the church | Eph 4:11 | BradK | 209815 | ||
Hello Nevvine, Let me phrase my response, by asking 2 questions: 1. Who are the Prophets" since John the Baptist?; 2. What in the completed canon of scripture is lacking that would necessitate a Prophet? Beyond that, "what sayeth the scripture?" (Rom. 4:3) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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472 | Prophets in the church | Eph 4:11 | BradK | 209802 | ||
Hello Nevvine, Thanks for your response. The focus of my reply was to imply that I choose to believe in the sufficiency of the Word of God, not "so-called" modern-day Prophets! I have confidence in what God's Word says (John 17:17)! However, I do not believe that any true Prophets exist today! Jude 1:3 implores us to "...contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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473 | Prophets in the church | Eph 4:11 | BradK | 209791 | ||
Hello blood..., This is highly debatable in all honesty. If there are indeed prophets, then they must be 100 percent accurate 100 percent of the time! In Eph. 4:11, the word for prophet would carry the thought of a preacher expounding the Word-speaking forth- than it would as an actual office! "The gift of prophet seems to have been a temporary gift given by the Christ for the laying of the foundation of the church. Prophets were foundational to the church (Ephesians 2:20). The prophet proclaimed a message from the Lord to the early believers. Sometimes a prophet’s message was revelatory (new revelation and truth from God) and sometimes a prophet’s message was predictive (see Acts 11:28 and 21:10). The early Christians did not have the complete Bible. Some early Christians did not have access to any of the books of the New Testament. The New Testament prophets “filled the gap” by proclaiming God’s message to the people who would not have access to it otherwise. The last book of the New Testament (Revelation) was not completed until late in the first century. So, the Lord sent prophets to proclaimed God’s Word to His people. Are there true prophets today? If the purpose of a prophet was to reveal truth from God, why would we need prophets if we have the completed revelation from God in the Bible? If prophets were the “foundation” of the early church, are we still building the “foundation” today? Can God give someone a message to deliver to someone else? Absolutely! Does God reveal truth to someone in a supernatural way and enable that person to deliver that message to others? Absolutely! But is this the biblical gift of prophecy? No." [Gotquestions.org] Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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474 | Alter Calls? | Rom 10:9 | BradK | 209659 | ||
Hello Meta, Welcome to the Forum. Might I encourage you to tone it down a notch? Accusations without understand won't accomplish much. No one was purposely trying to offend you. "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God." (Col. 3:16) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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475 | Can we live life without sinning? | Rom 6:12 | BradK | 209564 | ||
Hello lookin, I've read enough of Finney's "Systematic Theology" to know 2 things: 1. There's nothing systematic about it; 2. It's more a collection of essays on ethics I thought it was quite clear in the footnotes as to where Johnson and Warfield got their information! Might I ask in all fairness, why you hold Finney in such high regard? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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476 | Can we live life without sinning? | Rom 6:12 | BradK | 209542 | ||
Hello lookin, I think it far beyond mere "assesment" the things stated about Finney! The man was a heretic. He rejected the doctrine of justification by faith as well as denying original sin. These are foundational- essentials- of Orthodoxy!\ What were the "results" of his leading so many to Christ? Phil Johnson writes" "Predictably, most of Finney's spiritual heirs lapsed into apostasy, Socinianism, mere moralism, cultlike perfectionism, and other related errors. In short, Finney's chief legacy was confusion and doctrinal compromise. Evangelical Christianity virtually disappeared from western New York in Finney's own lifetime. Despite Finney's accounts of glorious "revivals," most of the vast region of New England where he held his revival campaigns fell into a permanent spiritual coldness during Finney's lifetime and more than a hundred years later still has not emerged from that malaise. This is directly owing to the influence of Finney and others who were simultaneously promoting similar ideas. The Western half of New York became known as "the burnt-over district," because of the negative effects of the revivalist movement that culminated in Finney's work there. These facts are often obscured in the popular lore about Finney. But even Finney himself spoke of "a burnt district" [Memoirs, 78], and he lamented the absence of any lasting fruit from his evangelistic efforts. He wrote, I was often instrumental in bringing Christians under great conviction, and into a state of temporary repentance and faith . . . . [But] falling short of urging them up to a point, where they would become so acquainted with Christ as to abide in Him, they would of course soon relapse into their former state [cited in B. B. Warfield, Studies in Perfectionism, 2 vols. (New York: Oxford, 1932), 2:24]. One of Finney's contemporaries registered a similar assessment, but more bluntly: During ten years, hundreds, and perhaps thousands, were annually reported to be converted on all hands; but now it is admitted, that real converts are comparatively few. It is declared, even by [Finney] himself, that "the great body of them are a disgrace to religion" [cited in Warfield, 2:23]." [www.spurgeon.org/-phil/articles/finney.htm] Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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477 | stand up for what you believe | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 209458 | ||
Hello Truth, I've been among this crowd, so I know of what you speak and am aware of the extremes this framework can lead to. From my experience, oftentimes when we get labeled, we must then defend the label. So, I prefer to say, "ask me what I believe and I'll tell you". Sometimes, it depends on what side of the coin you're on- so to speak- as far as calling someone a "Hyper"-this or "Ultra"-that. I hope that makes sense? There's understanding to be had on both sides. Part of the problem may be that your "friends" don't really know or fully understand "what" they believe. If they did, they should be able to address the concerns. For me, the challenge became the dead-end. Once you learn all the "doctrines" and schemes, then what? I read just about everything I could, and ultimately, it lead me in circles, with the end being burnout. I lost interest in the "things of Christ" (Phil. 2:21) because I was seeking after knowledge. Knowledge became the quest- and it was empty after 8 years! It wasn't till a few years later- and after I came to the Church where we currently fellowship, that I regained my desire and passion for Christ! Much of that was additionally fueled by my involvment and fellowship right here on the SBF! It opened me to new horizons and study with other believers. I've since come to really embrace that we have much more in common in the essential doctrines of the faith than we do by splitting hairs through (Hyper)Dispensationalism! Our battle is spiritual (Eph. 6:12) and not with other believers who don't see the "Mystery"- if you know what I mean? I encourage you to stick around and learn and grow with us. I challenge you to become part of the solution:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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478 | more than one gospel? | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 209440 | ||
Hello truth, I'm well aware of what they teach. I've attended a couple ultra-dispensational churches in the past. I've read Stam, Bullinger, Welch, and O'Hair. I wouldn't call them heretical. They don't generally deny any of the essential doctrines and uphold Orthodoxy. But-as I see it- they focus on a fringe and major on splitting hairs. They are a minority when it comes to numbers and churches. I consider the WOF movement much more dangerous! Speaking the Truth in Love, Bradk |
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479 | God Punished New Orleans with Katrina | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 209434 | ||
Apparently he missed this one: "Americans Will Not Be Killed in The War With Iraq." This prophecy Failed to come true! This prophecy was made on March 19, 2003 "For years, I have felt the need to prophesy about a President who would rise up against the ‘beast of the east’ and deal with him. In 1996 God spoke through me about an attack in the USA. I saw an act of violence as terrorists flew over New York. Since then, the years to follow would provoke numerous prophecies regarding a war and the fact that God would raise up a President who would be a true Christian and who would pray. He also showed me that this President would deal with four nations; nations that supported and harbored terrorists. In some of these prophecies the words “Burning Bush” were used, indicating that it would be President Bush who would be the instrument of this cleansing. On April 1st 2001, I said “America prepare yourself, you will go to war”. Subsequently, the Spirit began to share some of the details about the possible length of the battle and the outcome. I spoke about certain attacks planned against the soldiers and the fact that God would protect them so that not one of them would be inflicted. I believe with all of my heart that America is in the perfect will of God. A tyrant lives, and yet there are people in this nation shouting the odds about the instrument that God has chosen as his battle-axe - the President of the United States of America." (This prophesy no longer resides on Kim Clements website. He claimed he took it off for security reasons. Security? What security? Was he afraid someone would realize he spoke falsely?) [www.forgottenword.org/clement.html] BradK |
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480 | God Punished New Orleans with Katrina | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 209427 | ||
Hello Jack, The burden of proof is not on me my friend! I'm not making any claims. The better question to ask is: Has Kim Clement been 100 Percent Correct, 100 Percent of the time? If he hasn't, he does not qualify as a prophet- Biblically! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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