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721 | reconcile Mark 6:8 and Luke 9:3 | Mark 6:8 | BradK | 188611 | ||
Hello ebrain, I find it a bit alarming with such a statement as "there a number of apparent errors in Scripture" said without qualification. This seems to leave open the possibility that scripture itself is errant! As one who holds a very high view of scripture this type of wording troubling to say the least. Might I refer you to R.A Torrey's work, "Alleged Errors and Contradictions". In his chapter on "Mistakes" in the Bible', he deals with this matter specifically: "The Bible is said not only to be full of contradictions, but also to contain mistakes. One of the “mistakes” most constantly referred to by critics is found in Matthew 27:9–10 (RV): “Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom certain of the children of Israel did price, and gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me.” "Perhaps it ought to be added that there has been much question by the critics as to whether the closing chapters of the book of Zechariah were really a portion of the prophecies of Zechariah. There is nothing in the chapters themselves to indicate that they were. It is true that for centuries they have been attached to the prophecies of Zechariah, but nowhere in the Bible does it state that they were by Zechariah, and it has been held that they were in reality not by Zechariah but by Jeremiah. This, however, is a question for the critics. If it should prove to be so, it would simply be an additional confirmation of the accuracy of Matthew’s statement. But even if it is not so, if Zechariah is the author of this prophecy (Zechariah 11:11–13) as we find it in the Bible, it does not at all prove that Jeremiah may not have uttered a similar prophecy to which Zechariah referred and which Matthew has accurately quoted. And the critics will have to search further if they wish to prove Matthew to have been in error." [R.A. Torrey, Difficulties in the Bible : Alleged Errors and Contradictions] Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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722 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 188610 | ||
Dear IGT, I'm truly sorry to hear that! May the God of all comfort, be with you during this difficult time. I will lift you up in prayer, brother. In Him, BradK |
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723 | Which saints will be left behind? | 1 Thess 4:17 | BradK | 188584 | ||
Hello M. Royal, Allow me to interject here with a bit of info. My understanding is that "WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED"- a quotation from Joel 2:32- will apply to this period. J. Dwight Pentecost says this in his article "Salvation in the Tribulation": "One of the questions most frequently raised by those antagonistic to the dispensational premillennial position is the question of salvation in the tribulation period. Allis is representative of our critics when he asks: “If the Church consists only of those who have been redeemed in the interval between Pentecost and the rapture, and if the entire Church is to be raptured, then there will be no Christians on earth during the period between the rapture and the appearing. Yet during that period 144,000 in Israel and an innumerable multitude from the Gentiles (Rev. 7) are to be saved. How is this to be brought about, if the Church has been raptured and the Holy Spirit removed from the earth? There are numerous Old Testament passages which promise salvation to Israel. It should be borne in mind that while the emphasis is placed on the national salvation, that national salvation must be preceded by individual salvation. Paul himself (Rom. 9:6) restricts the “all Israel” of Romans 11:26 to the saved individuals. Thus, in the Old Testament any promise of salvation must include both aspects (cf. Jer. 30:7; Ezek. 20:37–38; Dan. 12:1; Joel 12:31–32; Zech. 13:1, 8–9). We would observe, then, that the Old Testament specifically promises a salvation for Israel, which is associated with “that day,” or the Day of the Lord. Since this salvation has not been experienced by Israel it must be experienced by that nation during the time when God is dealing with them as a nation again, in the tribulation period. Thus the unfulfilled Old Testament promises lead us to expect salvation to be experienced during the tribulation. Not only does the Old Testament predict the salvation of Israelites before the coming of the Lord, but a host of Gentiles as well (cf. Isa. 2:2, 4; Isa. 60:3, 5; Isa. 62:2). The Lord reiterated during His earthly ministry the same promises in such passages as Matthew 13:47–50; Matthew 24:13; and John 3:1–21. The promises were not nullified." [Bibliotheca Sacra : A Quarterly Published by Dallas Theological Seminary., 56] The basis of salvation during the Tribulation will be by faith, by the blood of the Lamb and by the Holy Spirit. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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724 | what is the mean of Yanet in the Bible? | Rom 4:3 | BradK | 188579 | ||
Hello Mehari, I'm still not able to provide you any better answer because I can't understand what you're asking. Can you be more clear? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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725 | Is It Human to Sin? | Gen 1:27 | BradK | 188427 | ||
Hello Lookin..., I mean no disrespect, but if I may be blunt in reply. For one who has "No formal Bible training...(and) pretty much studied the Bible on (your) own, (and is) not a member of any church or denomination at this time, why should your view merit any serious consideration? As I see it, you've shown an aptitude to challenge any and all orthodoxy and exhibited a real "Lone Ranger" stance. I don't find much of what you say as truly edifying, my friend. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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726 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 188232 | ||
Hello IGT, Before this thread becomes nothing more than conjecture and speculation, might we appeal to and stand with what scripture says? You seem to contradict yourself several times in your post to WOS! If there is no scriptural basis to support your "personal thoughts" and "circumstances" why belabor the point? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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727 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 188230 | ||
Hello Cheri, This seems like a lot of speculation. What scriptural basis would you have to support the claim that"they can influence our thoughts and feelings and home right in on them to their (evil/good) benefit."? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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728 | Where do we stand with God? | 1 Tim 6:3 | BradK | 188175 | ||
Hello M. Royal, First of all, I make a distinction between Israel and the Church. My specific concern would be if you take literally what Christ taught in Matt 10: 1. He said, "Do not go in the way of the Gentiles" Are you and I not "gentiles"?; 2. Do you, "Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons"?; 3. Do you "...acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts"? My point is this: A literal reading of the commands given in Matt. 10 would preclude most- if not all- of us from living the lifestyle(s) we do. I think we need to understand that all these "commands" were given prior to the cross. Before we embrace the "doctrine of Christ", must we not reconcile it with what was revealed to and taught by the apostle Paul?(Rom. 11:3) Romans contains the theology of the NT. If we neglect or misunderstand this doctrinal book, then I believe we miss the message of the NT! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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729 | standards for a preacher/biship | 1 Tim 3:2 | BradK | 187732 | ||
Dear Victrix, With some exception, does 1 Tim. 3:2 really say "That is he cannot have more than one wife"? The text reads, "An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach"(NASB). The verb here "must be" (I am) is in the present tense- the same as in Titus 1:6. Based on my study and understanding of these passages, I would submit that Paul is not prohibiting these from being married more than once. They are to be (presently) the husband of one wife. The passage is not a prescription against having been divorced! Divorce is not the unpardonable sin. Here is what two former NT Greek scholars have to say of this passage. May this add to our understanding- A.T. Robertson: "Of one wife ([mias gunaikos]). One at a time, clearly." [A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament] Dr. Kenneth Wuest: "Now, to consider the meaning of the words, “the husband of one wife.” The Greek is mias(one) gunaikos (woman) andra (man). The word “man” is not anthropos, the generic term for man, but aner, the term used of a male individual of the human race. The other two words are in the genitive case, while aner is in the accusative. The literal translation is, “a man of one woman.” The words, when used of the marriage relation come to mean, “a husband of one wife.” The two nouns are without the definite article, which construction emphasizes character or nature. The entire context is one in which the character of the bishop is being discussed. Thus, one can translate, “a one-wife sort of a husband,” or “a one-woman sort of a man.” We speak of the Airedale as a one-man dog. We mean by that, that it is his nature to become attached to only one man, his master. Since character is emphasized by the Greek construction, the bishop should be a man who loves only one woman as his wife. It should be his nature to thus isolate and centralize his love. Does this mean that if the bishop is married, he is only to have one wife, not two, or does it mean that if his wife dies, he is not to marry again? As to the answer, we will let Expositors, Alford, and Vincent speak. The two first named believe that the words forbid a second marriage, and the last thinks that that is the probable meaning. As to the meaning that a bishop may have only one wife at a time, not two or more, Alford has this to say; “But the objection to taking this meaning is, that the Apostle would hardly have specified that as a requisite for the episcopate or presbyterate, which we know to have been fulfilled by all the Christians whatever: no instance being adduced of polygamy being practiced in the Christian church, and no exhortations to abstain from it.” [Kenneth S. Wuest, Wuest's Word Studies from the Greek New Testament] Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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730 | What was the purpose of the law? | Gal 3:23 | BradK | 187371 | ||
Lookin..., OK. Sorry for the typo- Rom. 7:24! Again, let me reiterate the question: What verse(s) are you referring to in support of your contention. I'm not disagreeing that Paul did not show repentance, and he certainly recognized Jesus as Messiah- which is clear from his epistles!I'm simply asking for some clarification. In other words, what do YOU mean when you say, "Paul realized he was a sinner when he realized Jesus is the Messiah" Is this a general conclusion or is there specific scriptural support for this? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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731 | What was the purpose of the law? | Gal 3:23 | BradK | 187328 | ||
Hello Lookn..., What verses would support that Paul came to salvation because of "the conviction that Jesus is Messiah?". Then, how would your reading and understanding of Rom. 7:42 and 1 Tim. 1:15 apply? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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732 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | BradK | 187316 | ||
Dear hopalong, I agree with you completely! Many miss this point and see them (miracles) as confirmation that we should do the same. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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733 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | BradK | 187253 | ||
Hello hopalong, Look at 2 Tim. 4:20 where Pal writes: "Erastus remained at Corinth, but Trophimus I left sick at Miletus." BradK |
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734 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | BradK | 187220 | ||
Steve, Amen and amen! Christ NEVER did healing crusades, nor did he "stage" an event. BradK |
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735 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | BradK | 187182 | ||
Hello M Royal, No offense intended, but I think that to say what you did, is an over-simplistic response. It's too "cut-and-dried". Here's a perspective for point of reference on John 14:12: John Mitchell writes- "May I ask, do you do the works He did? What did He do? He cleansed the lepers, He cast out demons, He healed the sick, He opened the eyes of the blind. He made the lame to leap like a hart. He raised the dead. He stilled the storm. Can you do that? Now don’t pick out one thing and say, “This is what we are to do. Heal the sick.” If this applies to you, then everything He did you are to do. Do you do them? Do you know of anyone who does? He goes even further than that and says, “Greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” Greater than raising the dead? Greater than cleansing the lepers? Greater than opening the eyes of the blind? Yes, when Jesus Christ walked among men He touched them in their physical needs. He then ascended to the right hand of the Majesty on high, and from there was, and is today, doing a greater work through His people. We today, as the disciples of old, have a message that will bring men to eternal life. Man is under the sentence not only of physical death, but of eternal death. Jesus said to those of His day, “Don’t fear him that can kill the body, but fear him who can cast both body and soul into hell.” But we have a blessed message of deliverance for all who desire it. Jesus said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my Word and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life.” When our Lord raised Lazarus and others from the dead, death came again to them, but the new life He gives today is one over which death does not even cast a shadow. It is eternal life in His Son. This is our message. These are the greater works." [Bibliotheca Sacra : A Quarterly Published by Dallas Theological Seminary., 53 (Dallas TX:] Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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736 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | BradK | 187141 | ||
Hello royalone, I have read "Christ the Healer" by F.F. Bosworth. I wouldn't recommend it though. So, it’s not that I haven’t been exposed to the teaching. How many people are focused upon and exposed to the teaching of Christ crucified? It is Him we seek! You cannot develop a doctrine by simply picking verses from scripture and supporting a belief. This is called "proof-texting". None of the verses you show expressly say (or support) healing. This is called context. One cannot ignore this in their interpretation of scripture. Otherwise it's called eisegesis. Let me provide you with some sound support and sources that say different on John 14:12- 1. "His miracles the apostles wrought, though wholly in His name and by His power, and the “greater” works—not in degree but in kind—were the conversion of thousands in a day, by His Spirit accompanying them.' [Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, A. R. Fausset et al., A Commentary, Critical and Explanatory, on the Old and New Testaments] 2. "Greater works. Not more remarkable miracles, but referring to the wider work of the apostolic ministry under the dispensation of the Spirit. This work was of a higher nature than mere bodily cures. Godet truthfully says: “That which was done by St. Peter at Pentecost, by St. Paul all over the world, that which is effected by an ordinary preacher, a single believer, by bringing the Spirit into the heart, could not be done by Jesus during His sojourn in this world.” Jesus’ personal ministry in the flesh must be a local ministry. Only under the dispensation of the Spirit could it be universal." [Marvin Richardson Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament] 3. "14:12-14. The apostles would not necessarily do more stupendous miracles than Jesus did (e.g., feeding 5,000) but their outreach would be greater (e.g., Peter in one sermon had 3,000 converts). This was possible because Jesus had gone to the Father and had sent the Spirit. Miracles are important, but some evangelists have done even greater things than these by preaching the good news to many thousands of people." [John F. Walvoord, Roy B. Zuck and Dallas Theological Seminary, The Bible Knowledge Commentary ] Does your use and understanding of this verse line up with what other, enlightened by of God have concluded? As the apostle Paul wrote, "For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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737 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | BradK | 187102 | ||
Hello royalone, I think you're mistaken with the interpretation of John 14:12! In short, I believe he was referring to the work of the Holy Spirit in the salvation of many souls! Salvation is a far greater "miracle' than any other- would you not agree? I think you're focus is on the gifts rather than on the Giver. Again, "...Christ is all and in all (Col. 3:11). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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738 | Would Adam and Eve have fallen? | Gen 3:13 | BradK | 187046 | ||
Hello ebrain, Please my friend I'm not looking to play ping-pong! Once again, I'll pass... BradK |
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739 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | BradK | 187044 | ||
Hi Van, This question has been posed multiple times here on the SBF. once again, I don't think anybody is saying God doesn't or can't heal today. He does and He alone is Sovereign (Ps. 115:3)! The 2 questions that need to be asked in examining the veracity of these "so-called-miracles" are: 1. Is it normative? In others words does God always and at all times in every situation heal or do miracles? 2. What were the purpose of the miracles wrought by Christ and His disciples? I would submit on the latter, that the miracles were not done soley to heal the individual but to attest to and authenticate His Messiaship! The miracles were proof that He was the Messiah. As for the disciples, they were proof that they were truly apostles.(Note Ex. 4:8-9) Let me ask these questions: Do we seek Christ alone? Is he enough? He is Supreme and Preeminent! (Col. 1:18) Do we need healings or miracles more than we need the Lord Jesus Christ? Speaking the Turth in Love, BradK |
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740 | Would Adam and Eve have fallen? | Gen 3:13 | BradK | 186983 | ||
Hello ebrain, OK, on that matter I can agree- with qualification. I think there needs to be a distinction between making a theological assumption and simple speculation. I'm of the view that what scripture is silent on is best left there:-) I think it much more honoring to study what we know scripture says than dwell in the realm of the speculative! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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