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621 | explain 1:24-27 | Rom 1:24 | BradK | 197157 | ||
Hello feet..., So, might I ask what point you're making? Are you stating that homosexuality is not being condemmed in Romans 1? If you are, then you're frankly on very tenous ground according to scripture! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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622 | face to face a person are place? | 1 Cor 13:10 | BradK | 196674 | ||
Hello who..., No one is attacking you, my friend. What you are being asked to do- or be held accountable to- is to support and qualify your answers. You're making un-qualified statements, and since this is a Public Forum, anyone has the right to call you on that! On the SBF, we don't just take what somebody says without providing solid Biblical support. Since, you're new to this Forum, have you familiarized yourself with "About the Forum" and "Terms of Use". There's also a big yellow heading- caveat- on the Home page. I think if you take a little time and try and understand how the SBF operates, you'd be less frustrated. The one's that don't, usually run into problems because they fail to take this into account:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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623 | face to face a person are place? | 1 Cor 13:10 | BradK | 196660 | ||
Hello who..., It's not my intent to mock you, but it looks like you're "stepping into one here". So..., am I to infer that the signs made mentioned in Mark 16:15-20 directly apply to you? You're not overlooking verse 18??? Are you saying that you are taking up serpents, drinking anything deadly, and laying hands on the sick and they are recovering"? Have you had many of these experiences? This is part and parcel of the context and I want to make sure that I'm not misunderstanding you. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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624 | face to face a person are place? | 1 Cor 13:10 | BradK | 196659 | ||
Hello who..., We can agree with the principle that scripture interprets scripture and that even godly men are not perfect. However, one still has to arrive at an interpretation of the passage at hand. Are you saying that "your interpretation" is the correct one and that it was given to you directly "by the Spirit" unaided in any other way? 1 Cor. 1:10 is one of the more challenging passages in the NT. As far as I'm aware, there are many sound views as to what "to telion"- the perfect- means, but no consensus. There are also many unfounded views. Since scripture doesn't explicitly say what "the perfect" is, can you be absolutley certain that you know? Personally, I think we should be clear about things scripture itself is clear about, but avoid making dogmatic statements about things that are not:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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625 | is the context 1cor 1-13? | 1 Cor 13:10 | BradK | 196649 | ||
Hello holy..., How did you arrive at your conclusion- especially since scripture doesn't explicitly say? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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626 | Impacting the Culture | 1 Pet 4:17 | BradK | 196632 | ||
Doc, A good point and pertinent quote. Our need is not to reclaim America for Christ, but to give Him the preeminence He alone deserves! "Our Greatest Crises in an Age of Crises" 'Some have called it a crises of Christology, I prefer to call it a crises or supremacy. The crises of supremacy rises inside the Church wherever Christians are paralyzed by a significant shortfall in the way they understand the Person of the Son of God, His leadership in the Purposes of God, His distribution of the resources of God and His honor from the People of God.' (David Bryant- Christ is All) "The erosion of Christ-centered faith threatens to undermine the identity of evangelical Christianity... real revival and genuine reformation will not be built on flimsy foundations," (Dr. Timothy George) May Col. 1:18 be our chief goal: "so that He Himself will come to have first place (preeminence) in everything." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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627 | introductory HebGreek for Bible study | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 196591 | ||
Hello Val, I have and use the Scholars Library from Logos. It is well worth the monry and is an invaluable resource! I highly recommend it. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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628 | dreams and visions not scriptural? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 196590 | ||
Hello Elder, Heb 1:1-2 "God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son,..." So, "God is not done speaking to man, and His Word to us is continuous". Please explain this! How is it incorrect to say "that because we have the Bible God no longer uses dreams and visions to communicate to His children "? Can you please demonstrate from scripture anything that supports your contention? Just because you say this doesn't make it true! Simply because we see dreams and visions in scriture does not at all imply that they are for all people at all times. What you are positing, is again making the Word of God at worst irrelevant, and at best secondary! Do we not belive that God can (and has) communicated to us soley through His Word? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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629 | Why give 10 percent in tithe after Jesus | Gen 14:20 | BradK | 196443 | ||
Hello TC, Possibly you could clarify a few statements you made? How is the tithe not a part of the law?; You said, "As a covenant agreement (such as we have with God) is a two-way thing, faithfulness on our part in paying the tithe, can them be responded to by God being faithful to His promises for provision, guidance, protection etc." Is not God the One Who is faithful? (2 Tim. 2:13) How would this line up with the initial Abrahamic Covenant in Gen. 12:1-3? Was it not unconditional, depending soley upon God who obligates Himself in grace? Note also the unilateral covenant in Gen. 15:18! I'm not at all certain "That's how our relationship with God works". If that were the case, God would be limited or obligated by my action- or inaction! Clearly God is Sovereign (Ps. 115:3) I believe Galatians has some answers to the Jewish question: Gal 3:23-24 "But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed. Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith." (NASB) Gal. 3:28 - "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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630 | Circumcision for believers, justified!? | Acts 16:3 | BradK | 196076 | ||
Hello Mrs Dean, Welcome to the Forum. I believe the Book of Galatians answers this question. Paul was speaking to exactly these issues- and Judiazers. Particularly note Gal. 5:2-6: Behold I, Paul, say to you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will be of no benefit to you. And I testify again to every man who receives circumcision, that he is under obligation to keep the whole Law. You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. For we through the Spirit, by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love. Also, 6:12-15- "Those who desire to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, simply so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For those who are circumcised do not even keep the Law themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised so that they may boast in your flesh. But may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation." I hope this will help, BradK |
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631 | negative self concept | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 196056 | ||
Hi alfonsg, There are numerous directives in scripture that beseech a believer to be humble. I'll reference a few: Luke 18:13-14- "But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to heaven, but was beating his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, the sinner!' "I tell you, this man went to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." (NASB) Rom. 12:16- "Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation." (NASB) Eph. 4:1-2- "Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love," (NASB) Phil. 2:3- "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves" (NASB) ' While scripture doesn't specifically use the term "negative self-concept", it does refer to thinking correctly as such. In other words, what we say and think about ourselves can and does develop our "self-concept". I find these key verses in Proverbs- " you have been snared with the words of your mouth, Have been caught with the words of your mouth," (6:2) "Listen, for I will speak noble things; And the opening of my lips will reveal right things. "For my mouth will utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips." (8:6-7) "For as he thinks within himself, so he is."(23:7) "And my inmost being will rejoice When your lips speak what is right." (23:16) If I can summarize it his way: The Bible teaches that we are to be humble in our minds towards others while we are to have proper thinking from within. In other words, improper (unbiblical) thinking will lead to improper (negative) results. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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632 | Signs and Wonders? | Matt 6:33 | BradK | 195928 | ||
Hi Cuddle, Hey, no need to apologize! You came earnestly and honestly seeking counsel, and I pray you received it. There is good reason the Book of Wisdom- Proverbs- implores us to seek after wisdom and counsel numerous times. (Prov. 9:9, 11:14, 13:20, 15:22, 19:20, 20:18) 1 John 4:1 warns us, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." (NASB) How many fall into and continue to be deceived because they didn't seek after wise counsel? (Prov. 24:6) Be glad you're not one of them:-) BradK |
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633 | Signs and Wonders? | Matt 6:33 | BradK | 195920 | ||
Hello Cuddle, I'd have to affirm brother Doc's concerns! I'm sure IHOP has good intentions and no doubt the Lord is using it to accomplish His purpose. However, my own cautions are that it is very much on the "fringe" of Orthodoxy- at best. Thought their Statement of Faith is relatively sound, i.e. Orthodox, the use of terms like "Latter rain", "Manifest children of God", "annointing", etc. all reek of extreme more extra-biblical-type jargon! So, in practice they're very much into mysticism. "As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming;" (Eph. 4:14 NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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634 | garden sin what happened | Gen 3:2 | BradK | 195836 | ||
Hello EL#, What "problems" have you found? Can you provide your documentation that Christ is the tree of life? BradK |
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635 | Rev 20:10 | NT general | BradK | 195771 | ||
Hello wanna..., You're being very subjective in everything you say! I'm assuming that you're sincere in the asking of your questions. So, I'm being sincere in my truly wanting to help you find answers to them. But, I cannot overcome any unwillingness or laziness on your part! If you want to be like that proverbial Ostrich, that's your choice. However, God does not reveal Himself through "visions and stuff". My friend, that is silly! His written Word is His revelation to mankind- whether you choose to belive it or not:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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636 | Rev 20:10 | NT general | BradK | 195767 | ||
Wanna..., What are we discussing here? We are all without excuse- Rom. 2:1! My faith is in the Lord Jesus Christ and I'm certain of my destiny based upon what He has promised in His Word (John 14:6). You are not saved because you "think you have a relationship with the Lord". See 1 John. 5:11-13. Are you telling me that your understanding -based upon scripture- is that God is all love and no wrath? One can be like the proverbial Ostrich who buries it's head in the sand. That doesn't change reality- it only denies it! You say you "...just cant see God punishing people for not loving him. That would be just silly and so out of character". How so? According to what? How would you deal with these scriptures?: John 5:22, Rom. 1:32, 2:2-5;,2 Cor. 5:10, Rev. 20:11-15. Ultimately, it matters not what you or I think, but what the written Word of God says! BradK |
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637 | Rev 20:10 | NT general | BradK | 195764 | ||
Hello wanna..., Your statement is not only illogical, but denies what scripture teaches! Reference Romans 9:16-23. God's wrath is as plainly declared in His Word as is His love: Compare Romans 1:18 and 5:8.I reference. As A.W. Pink has commented, "It is sad to find so many professing Christians who appear to regard the wrath of God as something for which they need to make an apology, or at least they wish there were no such thing. While some would not go so far as to openly admit that they consider it a blemish on the Divine character, yet they are far from regarding it with delight, they like not to think about it, and they rarely hear it mentioned without a secret resentment rising up in their hearts against it. Even with those who are more sober in their judgment, not a few seem to imagine that there is a severity about the Divine wrath which is too terrifying to form a theme for profitable contemplation. Others harbor the delusion that God’s wrath is not consistent with His goodness, and so seek to banish it from their thoughts. Yes, many there are who turn away from a vision of God’s wrath as though they were called to look upon some blotch in the Divine character, or some blot upon the Divine government. But what saith the Scriptures? As we turn to them we find that God has made no attempt to conceal the fact of His wrath. He is not ashamed to make it known that vengeance and fury belong unto Him. His own challenge is, "See now that I, even I, am He, and there is no god with Me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal; neither is there any that can deliver out of My hand. For I lift up My hand to heaven, and say, I live forever, If I whet My glittering sword, and Mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to Mine enemies, and will reward them that hate Me" (Deut. 32:39-41). A study of the concordance will show that there are more references in Scripture to the anger, fury, and wrath of God, than there are to His love and tenderness. Because God is holy, He hates all sin; And because He hates all sin, His anger burns against the sinner: Psalm 7:11." Apparently then, your god is not the God of the Bible? Do you have a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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638 | Where does Cain's wife come from? | OT general | BradK | 195686 | ||
Nonsense! Take your game elsewhere! | ||||||
639 | OVER TAXATION! | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 195536 | ||
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640 | does bible contradict itself? | 2 Pet 3:16 | BradK | 195452 | ||
Hi Cheri, Absolutely. In fact, the genealogy in Matt. 1 is one of the examples he covers in detail in the book. Another point he makes is that just because someone "alleges" there are discrepancies, i.e. can't explain a difficulty, doesn't mean that there isn't an answer it for it. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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