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561 | ... | OT general | BradK | 200520 | ||
Hello 213sugar, Welcome to the Forum. I realize you're new to the SBF. It would be more appropriate to read the "about forum" and "terms of use" before posting web links without endorsement or comment (1 John 4:1)! I would have some serious issues with Harold Camping and his flawed theology! I would NOT recommend reading it. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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562 | Crying out loud Lord rescue me | 1 John 5:13 | BradK | 200442 | ||
Hello blue.eyes, Rev. 17:17 in the ESV reads: " for God has put it into their hearts to carry out his purpose by being of one mind and handing over their royal power to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled." In looking at this passage, it's important to consider the context. In this light, The Commentary Critical notes, "the words of God—foretelling the rise and downfall of the beast;" This would seemingly be referring back to the beginning of the chapter. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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563 | HOW DO YOU KNOW HE NOT A BELIEVER | Gen 11:6 | BradK | 200360 | ||
Hello blueeyes, I think you're misinterpreting what I'm trying to say. Judging his eternal destiny is not my main point. However, I'm basing my opinion on what's James has stated in comparison to what the Word of God says:-)(John 17:17) My main challenge is this: His writing is steeped in humanism, not Biblical truth! Here's a few points to consider- you be the judge: 1. He never gives glory to God, nor honors the name of Jesus Christ; 2. The premise and title of the book are based on Prov. 23:7, "For as he thinks within himself, so he is." To this he attributes on page 3 of "Thought and Character" to being an "aphorism". It is not attributed to being Biblical or even Biblical truth. He could have assumed his audience knew, but why not say so- if one were a Christian? I find that a bit odd; 3. On page 5 of the same chapter he states, "Man is made or unmade by himself." While I understand what he's saying, it's not quite true in light of what God's Word says (Gen. 1:1, John 15:5); 4. Again on page 5, further down he states, "By right choice and true application of thought, man ascends to the Divine Perfection..." This is completely in opposition to biblical truth. Man never acheives "divine perfecton". It is foreign to scripture! (Rom. 3:10-11,23, etc.) It is these types of statements that lead me to conclude he may have been a philosopher/writer, but not a Bible-believing Christian. You ask yourself: Are these the type of statements that a true believer would make? Why do you defend the man with such vigor? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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564 | The Gift of Faith | Is 55:3 | BradK | 200329 | ||
Hi Doc, Here's the Corollary: Faith is not a force nor a power to manipulate the Almighty. I'll relate a little story from TV today that illustrates this- what faith is not: Kenneth Copeland was mesmerizing his audience with a spin of fiction. In all of 5 minutes he proceeded to relay a story of him "working his faith on God" to get Him to reveal Himself to (KC) personally (after listing a long littany of WOF Super Heroes who had similar experiences). What do you suppose God "told" him in this conversation? Of course, that "his faith would go back 5 years" and that he needed to remember His promise to Abraham. Relating the doubting Thomas account in John 20:28 he said "blessing", "blessing", etc. "Blessed are those who believe and have not yet seen". Copeland went on to proclaim his allegiance to "the Word of God", all to the hearty applause and 'amens' of his audience. Hmmm.... Sounds like a rather silly and ridiculous fable to me (2 Tim. 4:2). My ears were sure tickled:-( Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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565 | Tramsfiguration Jesus have return 2 Heav | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 200251 | ||
Hi Velda, That's an interesting question. The passage in Matthew doesn't say- or infer- directly that He could have returned to heaven. It may be because He radiated the glory of God - "His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light" (17:1). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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566 | looking for verse "what ever man thinks | Gen 11:6 | BradK | 200214 | ||
Hello blueeyes, I'm familiar with the book by James Allen as I own it and have read it. There are many good, solid observations he makes. However, it is not a Christian book and as far as I know, he was a psychologist and never claimed to be a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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567 | Hebrews 6:4-6 | John 6:1 | BradK | 200111 | ||
Hi parpar, Thanks for the clarification:-) I'm on the same page. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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568 | Hebrews 6:4-6 | John 6:1 | BradK | 200074 | ||
Hello parpar, I understand what you're saying and, no doubt, Heb. 6:4-6 is one of the more difficult passages in the NT. However, I have a challenge with your statement that, "Salvation is dependant on two things, firstly that which God has done, and secondly that which you do as a result of what God has done"? Possibly it needs to be stated clearer? The statement would seem to indicate that salvation is not entirely of God, and that we have some active part. God has done it all, we simply believe by faith in this finished work. I find it a major contradiction to stipulate that one can be "eternally secure", and then, at some future time become unsaved! That places the ultimate act of salvation in your or my hands, and by this logic, one is never really, truly eternally secure. I also see no support from scripture of any once saved becoming unsaved and going to hell. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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569 | sharing our faith to unbelievers so hard | 1 Cor 1:18 | BradK | 199795 | ||
Hello jesusman, True communication only occurs when both parties clearly understand what the other is saying. Possibly it is you then who should clarify what exactly it is you've been saying and put a stop to any further misunderstanding? Apparently, the majority of us have been failing miserably in comprehending your posts? Let me pose what I've been hearing you say: You appear to be very clear in stating that scripture alone (sola scriptura) is not in and of itself sufficient in our communication with a non-believer and needs to be aided through additional works of literature, science and history. Is this fair, or have your words been misunderstood? Do you or do you not believe in sola sciptura and the sufficiency of scripture? I'm actually confused as to where you've been headed with all this. You've been around the SBF some time now and surely you understand the goal of this Forum - as do I. Our gracious sponsor, the Lockman Foundation in it's own doctrinal statement upholds the sufficiency of scripture. To allow anything else to rule would be inappropriate. Certainly you'd agree that it is incumbant upon all of us to be Orthodox in our postings and to be clear in our communication so as to prevent unnecessary confusion. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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570 | sharing our faith to unbelievers so hard | 1 Cor 1:18 | BradK | 199781 | ||
Hi John, I agree. If he were merely asking, "can the Word of God" be aided or clarified to the unbeliever THROUGH the support of literature, science and history, I'd say yes. However, to suggest that the Word itself is somehow inadequate is not only wrong but outside the bounds of Orthodoxy. It denies sola scriptura! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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571 | sharing our faith to unbelievers so hard | 1 Cor 1:18 | BradK | 199774 | ||
Hello Jesusman, I think Heb. 4:12 provides the answer- "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." My friend, scripture does not need the support of literature, science, or history! We're not talking about a term or research paper. It is the Word of God and is sufficient in itself! (2 Tim. 3:16) According to your theology, God's Word needs outside support and a prop to help it out. That is quite simply not supported by... scripture! You're grasping at straws and your analogy is a weak one at that:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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572 | Is this what we should pray? | Col 1:9 | BradK | 199387 | ||
Hello fl..., I think you're on the right track with Col. 1:9-12. Paul's continual prayer asking to be filled with knowledge, spiritual wisdom and understanding is worthy of our attention. Our Pastor is currently preaching through Colossians and, in fact, just covered this prayer. It is not a popular one- given our "me" culture- but one that seeks to know His will and have a walk worthy! One thing I'm a firm believer in is: Praying scripture. If one doesn't know what to pray for, etc., just pray back the prayers of the NT (no offense to Jabez). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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573 | PRESERVATION is it true? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 199377 | ||
Hello budderfligh, I respect your sincere apology. No need to on my behalf though as I wasn't offended:-) It's unfortunate that those under the age cannot participate, because it's wonderful to see the eagerness and desire to learn. It is simply because it is a Term of Use as designated by our sponsor, Lockman. However, as noticed recently, there are occasionally some sensitive topics that can require much wisdom and life experience to deal with graciously. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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574 | pasting greek and hebrew into forum. | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 199283 | ||
Hello Doc, Welcome to the Forum. Unfortunately, the Forum will not accept true Hebrew or Greek letters. If you can transliterate to the English spelling of either, it will work. As an FYI, it might be beneficial to gear any response to a more general audience. Otherwise not all will be able to follow. For instance, I can read Greek fairly well, but am not completely fluent in it. I do not read any Hebrew. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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575 | Is God's love really unconditional? | Matt 10:33 | BradK | 199267 | ||
Hello PapaH, For those of us who have been around awhile, it's sometimes difficult to gauge the basis of who's asking. It might help in the future to provide a brief reason as to why you ask a certain question. Since you didn't specify as to the level of depth or specifics you were seeking, I think terming the answer "shallow" is unnecessary:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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576 | Baby Smashing? | Ps 137:9 | BradK | 199258 | ||
Hello M. Sinapen, The NASB reads this way, "Ps 137:9 How blessed will be the one who seizes and dashes your little ones Against the rock." C.H. Spurgeon from his Treasury of David says: "Ver. 9. 'Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones'. Fierce was the heart of the Jew who had seen his beloved city the scene of such terrific butchery. His heart pronounced like sentence upon Babylon. She should be scourged with her own whip of wire. The desire for righteous retribution is rather the spirit of the law than of the gospel; and yet in moments of righteous wrath the old fire will burn; and while justice survives in the human breast it will not lack for fuel among the various tyrannies which still survive. We shall be wise to view this passage as a prophecy. History informs us that it was literally fulfilled: the Babylonian people in their terror agreed to destroy their own offspring, and men thought themselves happy when they had put their own wives and children to the sword. Horrible as was the whole transaction, it is a thing to be glad of if we take a broad view of the world's welfare; for Babylon, the gigantic robber, had for many a year slaughtered nations without mercy, and her fall was the rising of many people to a freer and safer state. The murder of innocent infants can never be sufficiently deplored, but it was an incident of ancient warfare which the Babylonians had not omitted in their massacres, and, therefore, they were not spared it themselves. The revenges of providence may be slow, but they are ever sure; neither can they be received with regret by those who see God's righteous hand in them. It is a wretched thing that a nation should need an executioner; but yet if men will commit murders tears are more fitly shed over their victims than over the assassins themselves. A feeling of universal love is admirable, but it must not be divorced from a keen sense of justice. The captives in Babylon did not make music, but they poured forth their righteous maledictions, and these were far more in harmony with their surroundings than songs and laughter could have been. Those who mock the Lord's people will receive more than they desire, to their own confusion: they shall have little enough to make mirth for them, and more than enough to fill them with misery. The execrations of good men are terrible things, for they are not lightly uttered, and they are heard in heaven. "The curse causeless shall not come; " but is there not a cause? Shall despots crush virtue beneath their iron heel and never be punished? Time will show." I hope this helps. BradK |
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577 | Baby Smashing? | Ps 137:9 | BradK | 199257 | ||
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578 | why do you think jesus prayed? | John 5:30 | BradK | 199218 | ||
Hello Azure, In that sense, you are quite right! I was thinking that He did not pray merely for the sake of pleasure as I read the question:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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579 | I can do all things Phill.4:13 | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 199152 | ||
mighty called, As this is a Study Bible Forum, this post is not really appropriate! We are here to promote the study of God's Word, not christian groups, etc. BradK |
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580 | dreams, still God's way of speaking? | Acts 2:17 | BradK | 199135 | ||
Hello nandi, What you are asking is within the realm of the doctrine of dreams. Allow me to quote a source that is fairly concise and deals with the NT aspect of dreams. "The Doctrine of Dreams in the New Testament There are two Greek words translated dream. One word, 'honor' (Gr.), occurs six times in the New Testament. It occurs only in Matthew. Each time it is translated “dream” in the King James Version. Another Greek word for dream, 'enupnion' (Gr.), found only in Acts 2:17. It is translated dream in the King James Version. The verbal form of "enupnion' occurs in Acts 2:17 and Jude 8. Dreams or dreamers are thus referred to in only three New Testament books: Matthew, Acts, and Jude. There are more recorded dreams in the Old Testament than in the New Testament. Whereas sixteen dreams occur in the Old Testament record, only six are given in the New Testament (Matt. 1:20; Matt. 2:12–13, 19, 22; Matt. 27:19). The dreamers in the New Testament include Joseph, who had four dreams; the wise men; and Pilate’s wife. Pilate’s wife is the only female dreamer mentioned in the Bible. Interestingly, Jesus never mentioned dreams. There is no symbology in New Testament dreams and therefore no need of an interpreter. Of the six New Testament dreams, only one is specifically mentioned as being unpleasant in nature. Pilate’s wife in a dream “suffered many things” (Matt. 27:19). God revealed His will in dreams in the New Testament just as He did in the Old Testament. In dreams Joseph was instructed to take Mary as his wife (Matt. 1:20, to flee into Egypt to save Jesus’ life (Matt. 2:13), to return to Israel when Herod was dead (Matt. 2:19); and to settle in Galilee (Matt. 2:22). The wise men were “warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod…” (Matt. 2:12). In the New Testament, just as in the Old Testament, there is an indication that false dreamers are not God-approved. Jude warned against filthy dreamers who “defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities” (Jude 8). In the New Testament there is one citation of an Old Testament passage dealing with the subject of dreams (Joel 2:28). In this citation Peter at Pentecost recites to the throng the prophecy concerning the activity of God’s outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:16–21)." The Doctine of Dreams Today- His conclusion is this (and I concur): "There is no Biblical evidence for the contention that God speaks today in dreams. God speaks today in His Word (2 Tim. 3:16–17). He has given the Holy Spirit to every Christian to lead him into the truth (John 16:13; 1 Cor. 6:19–20). With the Bible in his hand and the Holy Spirit in his heart, the Christian has ample provision for guidance into God’s perfect will." ["The Doctrine of Dreams", Richard R. Ruble, Bibliotheca Sacra : A Quarterly Published by Dallas Theological Seminary., 364 (Dallas TX:] I hope this helps, BradK |
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