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701 | Lack of Indifference | Mark 16:18 | BradK | 190308 | ||
Hello zoe, Allow me to address one of your questions, "Do you think Christians have the right to judge?" Biblically, yes without doubt. 1 Cor. 2:15-16 reads "But he who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no one. For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, THAT HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM? But we have the mind of Christ." (NASB) Additional translations read: "The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one." (ESV) "But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one" (NKJV) "and he who is spiritual, doth discern indeed all things, and he himself is by no one discerned;" (YLT) The Greek word for "judge" is anakrino and means: examine or judge, to investigate. A.T. Robertson comments on this passage: "Judgeth all things [anakrinei panta]. The spiritual man [ho pneumatikos] is qualified to sift, to examine, to decide rightly, because he has the eyes of his heart enlightened (Eph. 1:18) and is no longer blinded by the god of this world (2 Cor. 4:4). There is a great lesson for Christians who know by personal experience the things of the Spirit of God. Men of intellectual gifts who are ignorant of the things of Christ talk learnedly and patronizingly about things of which they are grossly ignorant. The spiritual man is superior to all this false knowledge. He himself is judged of no man [autos de hupo oudenos anakrinetai]. Men will pass judgment on him, but the spiritual man refuses to accept the decision of his ignorant judges. He stands superior to them all as Polycarp did when he preferred to be burnt to saying, “Lord Caesar” in place of “Lord Jesus.” He was unwilling to save his earthly life by the worship of Caesar in place of the Lord Jesus. Polycarp was a [pneumatikos] man.' [A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament] I trust this will help to answer your question. BradK |
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702 | Thanks for the answer | Acts 1:9 | BradK | 190261 | ||
Hello johnboy, There's an old saying that goes: when the student is ready, the teacher appears. Science does not have all the answers. For instance, you cannot prove "scientifically" that you were born because it cannot be replicated! Does that mean you don't exist? Of course not. There is ample historical and manuscript evidence to support the veracity of the Bible! Since the Bible deals with the supernatural it requires an element of faith. But, that "faith" is founded on fact. You might start with "Evidence that Demands a Verdict" by Josh McDowell which convincingly documents with solid proofs that you seek. Also, "Faith Founded on Fact" by John Warwick Montgomery is an excellent resource that I recommend. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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703 | What happens when you refuse God? | Jon 1:3 | BradK | 190213 | ||
Dear Gillyhaz, No, SCRIPTURE is our authority, NOT experience! What you are saying has no foundation in Orthodoxy. What scripture(s) says we are to live and be guided by experience? Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me." (John 14:6); "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth" (John 17:17) Jesus is the Truth and His Word is Truth, but experience is not! What you are being lead by is subjective in nature. If you "only go on experience", then where does that leave the Word of God?..., second place? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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704 | Need Bible verses for "trying new things | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 190172 | ||
Hello jess, The question you're asking doesn't have any specific directives from scripture- as far as I'm aware! Here's what I can recommend that would be relevant: Prov. 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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705 | How is "especially" to be understood ? | 1 Tim 4:10 | BradK | 190138 | ||
Hi Terry, I'm glad to be of some help. Here's what Weust says on 5:17: "(5:17, 18) “Rule” is (proistemi), “to be over, to superintend, preside over.” “Honor” is (time), which Vincent says, “at least includes pecuniary remuneration for services, if it is not limited to that. The use of (time) as pay or price appears (Matt. 27:6, 9; Acts 4:34, 7:16; I Cor. 6:20).… The comparison is with those Elders who do not exhibit equal capacity or efficiency in ruling. The passage lends no support to the Reformed theory of two classes of Elders—ruling and teaching. The special honor or emolument is assigned to those who combine qualifications for both.” “Doctrine” is (didaskalia), “teaching.” Vincent says that “the special emphasis (especially) shows the importance which was attached to teaching as an antidote of heresy.” “Labor” is (kopiao), “to grow weary, tired, exhausted, to labor with wearisome effort, to toil." [Kenneth S. Wuest, Wuest's Word Studies from the Greek New Testament]; A.T. Robertson makes this comment: "Especially those who labour in word and teaching [malista hoi kopiontes en logoi kai didaskaliai]). Either those who work hard or toil (usual meaning of[kopiao], II Tim. 2:6) in preaching and teaching (most probable meaning. See verse 18) or those who teach and preach and not merely preside (a doubtful distinction in “elders” at this time). See Titus 1:8f. See both [kopiao] and[proistamai] used for same men (elders) in I Thess. 5:12 and the use of [kopiao] in I Cor. 15:10; 16:16. [A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament] BradK |
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706 | speaking Gods word openly | Jer 20:9 | BradK | 190075 | ||
Hi David, I already understand everything you've stated. Son, with all due respect- and I'm not "pulling rank" - I've been a believer longer than you've been alive! I don't wish to debate or go around in circles on this thread. So, what is the point you're trying to make? You only appear to be digging a deeper hole at this point. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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707 | speaking Gods word openly | Jer 20:9 | BradK | 190053 | ||
Hello David, No, again, you haven't helped:-) You've added fuel to the subjective fire going on, but I'm not clear on exactly what poster Sandra meant. I'm not certain you can clarify for her? I have 2 main challenges to what you said: 1. There is no mandate in scripture for all believers to speak in tongues (1 Cor. 12:30); 2. Where does scripture explicitly tell us that by "speaking to HIM in tongues you have power"? Acts 1:8 does not say that. That's an incorrect conclusion- an assumption- not based on fact. We need to strive to be Biblical in what we say regarding the Word of God. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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708 | rebuking generational curses in neh? | Rom 5:12 | BradK | 190052 | ||
Hi John, Well, it's a very broad topic for starters. Orthodox simply means "holding to an official, accepted or standard opinion", while heterodox means,"not in accord with generally held views". I might suggest going to "letusreason.org" and click on "Word of Faith" under topics. There should be plenty of info to get you going. It would be important from the standpoint that- like money- we need to know the real thing so well that anything counterfeit stands out and can be immediately detected (Eph. 4:14). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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709 | The APOCALYPSE CODE. | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 189909 | ||
Hello Rick, Allow me to comment on a couple points: 1. Please attempt to make your posts Christ-like. Personal insults and name-calling serve no purpose, are not edifying, and are certainly not in keeping with the Forum guidelines!; 2. Joyce Meyers' theology leaves much to be desired. She is not Orthodox nor sound in her teachings. I personally would not spend much time defending her. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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710 | Am I still Married "in God's eyes"? | NT general Archive 1 | BradK | 189704 | ||
Dear ChristianMom123, I too can empathize with your situation. I would echo brother Hank's honest and pointed advice. I can and will lift you up in prayer, but anything beyond that is above the capabilities and boundaries of this Forum. Scripturally, read, meditiate and pray on 1 Cor. 7 and 13. The advice there amply applies to your situation. Please seek local, competant, Christian advice/counsel from either your Pastor, qualified Elder or other mature believer. In love, none of us is you and we can't and shouldn't speak for you! I/We do not know the specifics of your situation, nor can we rightfully dispense counsel. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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711 | when a I saved and when baptised | Rom 10:9 | BradK | 189703 | ||
Hello AO, I think at this point we'll have to respectfully agree to disgree:-) I'll leave on this one , final point: I'd agree on half of your statement. Agreed that water baptism does not by itself save anyone. We are saved by grace through faith! Disagree strongly that "it is the only means by which the saving blood of Christ may be contacted." Where does scripture expressly say this? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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712 | when a I saved and when baptised | Rom 10:9 | BradK | 189652 | ||
Dear AO, If you'll note, the one's who "got wet" in the flood perished:-) Noah and his group were dry! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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713 | when a I saved and when baptised | Rom 10:9 | BradK | 189614 | ||
Hi Steve, Your points are well-founded! Another observation is that of the apostle Paul. For him to pen roughly one-half the NT and yet neglect to point out or stress the necessity of Water Baptism for salvation, just does not logically follow. For instance, one of his clearest teachings on the "Gospel" is that found in 1 Cor. 15:1-4: "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,..." If water baptism was (and is) a requirement for one's salvation, then Paul was neglectful in not mentioning it. I hardly believe the Holy Spirit-inspired scriptures would allow for such an oversight:-) I'm more convinced than ever that man is always want to "do" something for his salvation instead of resting in and accepting the completed work of Christ (Col.2:10) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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714 | Tithe vs Debts | 2 Corinthians | BradK | 189611 | ||
Hello wordoer, I think the question has been amply discussed by others'comments. You're right, "oversimplistic" did not mean to imply unscriptural. I'm always careful to not just throw a verse out there (like Mal. 3:10), neglecting context or without providing an explanation. My point in referencing 2 Cor. 8 and 9 was to focus on the primary NT teaching regarding giving. The terms "tithing" and "giving" are not synonymous! One is a requirement of the law, the other is based on grace:-) I hope that clarifies. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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715 | when a I saved and when baptised | Rom 10:9 | BradK | 189603 | ||
Dear AspiringOverseer, There are many -such as myself -who would contest the validity of the latter half of your statement that, "Scripture is indeed clear on its necessity." regarding baptismal regeneration. Aside from the handful of proof-texts you provide, nothing of the sort is taught in the entirety of scripture. Rom. 11:6 says "But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace." Context is always important. Acts should not be viewed as a doctrinal book teaching how one is saved- it is a Narrative. Similarly, 1 Peter 3:21 is not at all clear as to it's exact meaning- despite the obvious. One should be extremely cautious about developing doctrine from a such a verse. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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716 | Tithe vs Debts | 2 Corinthians | BradK | 189575 | ||
Hello wordoer, Might I add an observation that your reply is a bit oversimplistic? Mal. 3:10 is not directed to the Church and it might be that the reason "tithe" isn't in the NT is because we're under the principle of "free-will" giving! (2 Cor. 8:10- 9:15ff) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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717 | Which saints will be left behind? | 1 Thess 4:17 | BradK | 188790 | ||
Hello M. Royal, With all due respect, I know what "to contradict" means! You are not answering the question I asked. What I'm looking for, is some definitive answer to the specific question I asked in regards to "HOW" those being saved somehow adds to what scriptures says! Again, you're not answering the question and it's becoming apparent that you're being purposfully evasive- if I might observe! Can you please try to be much more specific and way less brief? I've asked for a lot more detail from you and all I seem to get is the same type of "run around" vague answers. None of this is enlightening nor serves to provide any serious study! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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718 | Which saints will be left behind? | 1 Thess 4:17 | BradK | 188744 | ||
Hello M. Royal, Could we go beyond "simple"? I'm not following you entirely. Your response needs some futher explanation. What do you think "adds to or takes away" means? How would someone being saved during the tribulation add to or take away from the word of God? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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719 | Which saints will be left behind? | 1 Thess 4:17 | BradK | 188670 | ||
Dear M. Royal, I appreciate the scritpure references- and I agree with your initial remarks. However, they seems to be getting off track from ny response and what I'm trying to convey. Will or will not there be any saved during the tribulation? Your replies seem a bit too succinct and dismissive of other views- namely Pentecost. How does your view take precedence and can you elaborate further on why you hold to such? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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720 | Which saints will be left behind? | 1 Thess 4:17 | BradK | 188656 | ||
M. Royal, So, J. Dwight Pentecost really missed the boat and was entirely mistaken? Hmmm...and you're absolutely positive of your position and it's correctness? In Him, BradK |
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