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1441 | Speaking In Tounges | 1 Cor 14:13 | BradK | 175454 | ||
Hello Chucky, I'm not sure I understand your point? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1442 | A bit confused regarding tongues | 1 Cor 14:22 | BradK | 109178 | ||
pukiedo, Might I ask in the spirit of love and cooperation that you tone down the overt hostility? You are treading on a "doctrinal bias" which has been debated numerous times on this Forum... to no resolve. I would offer Romans 14:1 as our guide "...but not to disputes over doubtful things." This is one of those "doubtful" things with true believers on both sides:-) Part of (spiritual) maturity is to agree to disagree, agreeably! Emotions aside, you will not convince anyone against their will by banter or derision. There is simply no call to accuse Hank of blaspheming the Holy Spirit because he challenges or disagrees with you! That's way out of context. Further, to use the passages from 1 Timothy to support your argument also shows lack of regard for context:-) Finally,when you state " All I ask of the people in this forum is RATHER than blast a doctrine, find out about it's biblical roots." What makes you think fellow Forum members haven't? That's pretty presumptuous, don't you think? You might consider your father's own advice "You have the right to be wrong." The door swings both ways, my sister! Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1443 | Order of Worship | 1 Cor 14:26 | BradK | 150840 | ||
Hi littlebluetruck, I agree in general with your statement regarding how worship services are conducted. Out of curiosity, have you visited a large number of congregations? I guess I'm asking, what leads you to conclude so difinitively that "most congregations don't even come close!" "You won't even find sermons in the NT..." I hope you're not suggesting that sermons are not to be given or that the Word should not be taught? Paul tells us most pointedly in 2 Tim. 4:2 to "Preach the Word!" Certainly, 1 Tim. 4:13, 2 Tim. 2:2, 4:3 and Tit. 1:9 indicate teaching of doctrine is important. Just clarifying to make sure I headr and understood you correctly:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1444 | dear friend | 1 Cor 14:29 | BradK | 173605 | ||
Hello Mark, Who would you give as examples of prophets today and how do they operate? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1445 | What is wrong w/Women speaking in church | 1 Cor 14:34 | BradK | 75932 | ||
Dear goodlife, I think you would get a better response if you could avoid making rather subjective, dogmatic, and unfounded statements. Your statement,"There is nothing at all in the bible that would argue against a womans right to speak in the church.",is a case in point. What of 1 Timothy 2:12-14 "But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet?" I do understand what has happened, my friend! I would argue that the burden of proof is on you! It might be advisable to distiguish between mere opinion and Biblically based fact! Your views are certainly welcome- however they should also include scriptural support to be taken seriously:-) Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1446 | Women speak in church? | 1 Cor 14:34 | BradK | 178457 | ||
Dear souljourners, I don't think there is any argument that God has used Women in His master plan. Scripture is abundant with examples such as the one's you provided. In fact, He still uses them today! Where I think we need to define the issue and draw a line is in distinguishing between women being used of God and their proper role(s) in the Body of Christ in a (local)church. Again 1 Tim. 2:12 states: "But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet." The roles and functions of bishops and deacons are outlined clearly in 1 Tim. 3 and Titus 1. I see Paul laying the groundwork in 1 Tim. 2 as to how gender fits into this. The offices described are all in the masculine. I think this was Divinely ordered through the inspiration of the Word! So, does God use women in His work? Yes, without doubt. Is their role to be that of a teaching Pastor in authority over a congregation. I doubt it. Vertical alignment is God-ordained. I further believe, that much of this debate over the role of women in the church has stemmed from the 20th and 21st Century "Womens Right" movement that is trying to equalize the sexes. Our Culture should not drive the interpretation of God's Word. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1447 | Women speak in church? | 1 Cor 14:34 | BradK | 178464 | ||
Dear souljouners, I think we're mis-communicating here. I'm attempting to keep our discussion within the bounds of scripture! At issue is not what you or I think, but what the inspired, authoritative Word of God says! How then, would you interpret 1 Tim. 2:12-13?: "But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve." You seem to imply that this was merely a "suggestion" of Paul and in no way instructive!? Is what Paul says- through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit- not authoritative? Was he simply offering his opinion? What Paul is writing in 1 Tim. 2 has a direct bearing upon his continuation in Chap. 3 dealing with qualifications of Bishops and Elders. It is also referred to as context! Here are some comments from the late Dr. Kenneth Wuest- a noted NT Greek Scholar: "(2:11, 12) Paul is still dealing with the conduct of women in the assemblies. This admonition to the effect that women are to learn in silence with all subjection, is made clear as to its meaing by I Corinthians 14:34, 35, where the women were disturbing the church service by asking their husbands questions, presumably about that which was being preached. The silence here and in our I Timothy passage has to do with maintaining quiet in the assembly, and does not forbid a woman to take an active part in the work of the church in her own sphere and under the limitations imposed upon her in the contextual passage (I Tim. 2:12). The correct understanding of Paul’s words, “I suffer not a woman to teach,” are dependent upon the tense of the Greek infinitive and the grammatical rule pertaining to it." "Thus, didaxai (aorist), is to teach, while didaskein (present 2:12), is to be a teacher. Paul, therefore, says, “I do not permit a woman to be a teacher.” The context here has to do with church order, and the position of the man and woman in the church worship and work. The kind of teacher Paul has in mind is spoken of in Acts 13:1, I Corinthians 12:28, 29, and Ephesians 4:11, God-called, and God-equipped teachers, recognized by the Church as those having authority in the Church in matters of doctrine and interpretation. This prohibition of a woman to be a teacher, does not include the teaching of classes of women, girls, or children in a Sunday School, for instance, but does prohibit the woman from being a pastor, or a doctrine teacher in a school. It would not be seemly, either, for a woman to teach a mixed class of adults. The expression, “usurp authority,” Vincent says, is not a correct translation of the Greek word. It is rather, “to exercise dominion over.” In the sphere of doctrinal disputes or questions of interpretation, where authoritative pronouncements are to be made, the woman is to keep silence." [Kenneth S. Wuest, Wuest's Word Studies from the Greek New Testament] A.T. Robertson, also another well-known 20th Century Greek Scholar stated: "I permit not [ouk epitrepo]. Old word [epitrepo], to permit, to allow (I Cor. 16:7). Paul speaks authoritatively." [A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament] I don't pretend to think that this will settle the matter, but trust that it will add to the discussion and be edifying as we seek better understanding. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1448 | The ransom - God or man? | 1 Cor 15:21 | BradK | 132220 | ||
alien, I'm not sure if you're seeking further dialog or a response when you post "I'll stop there and let you digest these thoughts." ? Are you in agreement or trying to prove something else? I'm not sure. Maybe you could clarify? When you state "As you quote at 1 Tim 2:5-6, the mediator was a man, but not any man", I agree. The verse itself clearly says so. The implication is that He is more than just a man! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1449 | The ransom - God or man? | 1 Cor 15:21 | BradK | 132223 | ||
Alien, You state something contrary to the teaching of Orthodoxy in saying that you "can find no basis for this teaching. Rather the evidence seems to speak loudly for another Adam, not God." How so?? What is you scriptural support for this notion? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1450 | The ransom - God or man? | 1 Cor 15:21 | BradK | 132226 | ||
Alien, Actually, He's still both God AND man. Fully Divine and fully human- eternally! As to your question : "Did the ransom need to be God? Again, I can find no reason to support this." Any answer outside of scripture would be speculative at best, since God in His eternal plan designated a Savior, His Son, Jesus Christ. Did the ranson need to be God? Yes. Who else could it have been? I think we need to stay within the bounds of scripture when considering a question of this nature. God did not leave it open to a second option:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1451 | The ransom - God or man? | 1 Cor 15:21 | BradK | 132229 | ||
Alien, Let's just touch on the uniquenes of Jesus Christ in 2 areas: "The Nature of His Birth His birth was, of course, the most unique birth in all of human history. Though ancient mythology was filled with tales of demi-gods who were supposed to be the progeny of lustful unions between women and gods (demons), there was nothing even close to the narrative of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christ’s birth stands alone in history. By the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit, God Himself took up residency in a virgin’s womb in embryonic form so that after a natural nine-month pregnancy, she gave birth to a son who was also God’s Son. He was the God-man Savior—not a God-indwelt man. He was both true and genuine humanity and undiminished deity united in one Person forever. No other birth was like this in fact or fiction. As a result of this unique birth, Christ was able to bypass the curse of sin and the curse of Jeconiah so that He was uniquely qualified as the sinless One to both go to the cross to die as the Lamb of God and to reign on the throne of His father David as the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Rev. 5). The Uniqueness of His Person This is found, as mentioned above in the divine/human natures of Christ—two natures united in one person. The Bible makes the claim that Jesus Christ is both God and Man. As God He created all things (Jn. 1:1; Col. 1:16). As man He was sinless and came as the sinless substitute to die for mankind’s sin. But the declaration of Scripture and the evidence of His life affirm that He was not half man and half God, but totally man and totally God united in one Person. He is God’s indescribable and unfathomable gift to the world. He is the most unique Person of the universe. No other religious leader has ever seriously made such a claim for no other could support it by their life." [Bible.org] My questions to you, with all due respect are: Where are you going with all this? Do you have a point and are you seeking answers? What is your background with regards to your beliefs? Are you a professed believer in the Lord? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1452 | The ransom - God or man? | 1 Cor 15:21 | BradK | 132233 | ||
Alien, You say that "God has used many persons and means to save his worshipers over the centuries," How so? Can you name some? What do you mean by "The correct answer to the divine requirement for the ransom could affect one's interpretation of the deity of Christ, but one must not put the cart before the horse."? Care to elaborate? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1453 | The ransom - God or man? | 1 Cor 15:21 | BradK | 132306 | ||
Alien, What you propose is, in fact only gross speculation and NOT founded in scripture! Your statement that "Jesus is the one that volunteered to be the Christ" ignores the not only His Divine nature, but the decree of God.! God’s decrees are called His "counsel" to signify they are consummately wise. They are called God’s "will" to show He was under no control, but acted according to His own pleasure. When a man’s will is the rule of his conduct, it is usually capricious and unreasonable; but wisdom is always associated with "will" in the Divine proceedings, and accordingly, God’s decrees are said to be "the counsel of His own will" (Eph. 1:11). The decrees of God relate to all future things without exception: whatever is done in time, was foreordained before time began. By your continued pushing of this argument, you beginning to come across as a JW! Are you a JW? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1454 | The ransom - God or man? | 1 Cor 15:21 | BradK | 132366 | ||
Alien, You must be a JW based upon your claims. It is not your mind (or mine) that determines or conforms to rational thought: It is the revealed Word of God (John 17:17). This is part or your error:-) Why is it ridiculous to try and claim Jesus was both 100 percent God and man? Scripture makes such a claim clearly in 2 Tim. 2:5! It is also taught in Phil 2:5-8 and Hebrews chapter 2 and 3. This is an Orthodox teaching of the Christian church, my friend. Of course, anyone lead through the murky waters of Charles Taze Russell, Fredrick Franz and the Watchtower Organization would not clearly see this. May the Lord remove the veil that covers your understanding of a clearly taught and essential truth of Christianity. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1455 | The ransom - God or man? | 1 Cor 15:21 | BradK | 132474 | ||
Alien, I'm really not sure why you persist in continuing this thread for "contemplative" reasons? Two points for comment: 1. You write "So Jesus being the ransom, he must be created. Is this Scriptural? (Col 1:15; Rev 3:14; Prov 8:22)" No. He is the Eternal Son of God, begotten not made. He is the I AM of John 8:58. Christ is co-existant and eternal with the Father (Is. 7:14). 2. You write "The theme is the vindication of God's rightful sovereignty" No. Actually, the theme of scripture is the person of the Lord, Jesus Christ from Genesis to Revelation. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1456 | How can the Son at the end be subject be | 1 Cor 15:28 | BradK | 228562 | ||
Hello Seek truth, For starters, Matt 1:23 tells us, "BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND SHALL BEAR A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL," which translated means, "GOD WITH US." (NASB) A clear fulfillment of Isaiah 7:14! How else should we understand this? Additionally, Pauls speaks of Him (Jesus), in 1 Tim 2:5, "For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," What is unbiblical about this? I would offer that the burden of proof is upon you to demonstrate otherwise! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1457 | How can the Son at the end be subject be | 1 Cor 15:28 | BradK | 228564 | ||
Hello SeekTruth, Perhaps I should ask, what leads you to reject the Trinitarian concept of God? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1458 | Tongues?Ecstatic Utterances or Languages | 2 Corinthians | BradK | 73694 | ||
kingte1234: You said, "even Paul did not know for sure if he would make it to heaven, so how can we be so sure. He can bless you with all the gifts, but if yonot producing fruit you will be lost." Could you clarify this by providing some scriptural support for your contention? We know Paul wrote in Romans 8:38-39: 38 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1459 | Clarity - Jesus being sin and in Heaven | 2 Corinthians | BradK | 83518 | ||
Dear NWord, I view posting on the Forum as a privilege, not a right. As such, I take a great deal of responsibilty in my posts, among others to try and abide by the Lockmans' posted guidelines. To make a statement such as "It would take forever to teach this and show every scripture", shows contempt for the authority of scripture and utter disregard to the Forum. Might I suggest you read and consider the following: To adhere to StudyBibleForum's intended purpose, please read the following before submitting a post: 1. This post is biblically based and whenever possible, I have included Bible references to support it. 2. This post is not intended as a personal attack on the authority of the Bible or on other users of this forum. 3. This post is not submitted as an effort to foster divisiveness, ill-will, dissension or other disruptions to this forum. 4. I have carefully proofread my post and believe it represents my best efforts. I believe we would all be better served by adhering to these guidelines. Mere speculation and opinion don't have a proper place in any serious discourse of the Bible. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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1460 | Clarity - Jesus being sin and in Heaven | 2 Corinthians | BradK | 83543 | ||
Dear NWord, This too will be my last response to you my brother/sister.My posts to you have not been attacking, condeming or otherwise.I've addressed you properly, and ended with respect, have I not? What I seek to "foster" is some scriptural support for what you say. You simply, to this date have offered little if none.If I'm incorrect or out of line, show me where and how. I'm open enough to admit any error on my part. No one is attacking the Body of Christ! What I honestly see happening is you avoiding the question and instead "attacking" my motives!? I'm not one to seek out or start an argument. However, we see many as of late who seem to waltz in on this Forum, propagating nonsensical, heretical doctrines, and then cry "foul" when someone calls them on it. If you chose to view these as attacking words, so be it. I attempt to be: Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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