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541 | Lying justified? | Josh 2:5 | BradK | 225075 | ||
Hello MJH, Am I understanding your words correctly, "Rahab was considered righteous because she lied." ? This would amount to gross speculation! Scripture says in Heb. 11:31, "By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after she had welcomed the spies in peace." It is her faith that justified her, not her lie! Her lie is nowhere even mentioned! Nothing from scripture could support such a notion! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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542 | A New Year's Challenge | Josh 24:15 | BradK | 165036 | ||
Hi Tim, Thanks for the needful thoughts. May we all truly seek to serve Him more fully this coming year! I'm reminded of Psalm 105:1-4: "Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad. Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually." God Bless and have a very Happy New Year with you and your family! BradK |
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543 | Did anyone see Jesus in the Old Testamen | Judg 2:1 | BradK | 79521 | ||
Dear mm42883, Welcome to the Forum! You ask an interesting question:-) Jesus as the Eternal Son of God is understood to have appeared in the OT as the Angel of the Lord. This is referred to as a Christophany, a preincarnate appearance of Christ. You may want to study the 68 occurrences of this phrase. One of the better known and referenced occurrences is in Exodus 3:2 where the Angel of the Lord appears in the midst of the burning bush. One of the more interesting appearances is of the Angel and Baalam in Numbers 22:22-35! I hope this helps. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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544 | WHO WROT THE BOOK OF RUTH | Ruth 1:1 | BradK | 145800 | ||
Hi BDavid, The author of this book was probably Samuel, according to Jewish tradition. I hope this helps, BradK |
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545 | What is meant by anointed? | 1 Sam 10:1 | BradK | 229348 | ||
Hello penni..., Welcome to the Forum. I was following you up until the point you said, "We receive the Holy Spirit when we obey the good news about Jesus in baptism. Acts 2:38". What about faith? What role does it play for the believer? How does this relate to what is stated in Eph 1:13, "In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation--having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise," (NASB) Is the gift of the Holy Spirit received by faith or baptism? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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546 | What is meant by anointed? | 1 Sam 10:1 | BradK | 229363 | ||
Hello Richard, Thanks for the response. Is see what your attempting to say. However, simply stringing together verses without any context doesn't really answer the question. So, what comprises faith? I note that Hebrews 11, is often referred to as "Faiths Hall of Fame". In reading it, you will not find it said, "But 'baptism' is the assurance of things hoped for" (vs 1), nor will you read, "By 'baptism' Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice..." (vs 4)! Etc, etc.... However, we do see it said in 11:8, that "By faith Abraham obeyed..." Is not "faith" itself his and our obedience? (Rom. 1:5, 16:26) [I define faith here as simply believing God- and what He has revealed to us] Our faith in God is designed to produce obedience, but this faith can be manifested in different ways. I think our difference may be that we do not view salvation in the same way. Do you hold that salvation is, "by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast?" (Eph. 2:8-9 NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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547 | What was the answer? | 1 Sam 28:12 | BradK | 80272 | ||
Dear Radioman2, I've been following this rather interesting topic and would concur with EdB and yourself. I think you have both stated your case well:-) The only reference I could find to "bring back the soul" is found in Job 33:30: 30 "To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living." I too would be curious as to its'definition and meaning by graceful. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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548 | Do you own a TNIV? | 2 Sam 21:19 | BradK | 68731 | ||
Greetings, Some well spoken comments have already been offered on this issue.I am more a proponent of the "word for word" literal translation of the NASB than the "thought for thought" of the NIV. Personally, I feel the NIV is a little "loose" in many aspects of its' translation and I do not favor it. As to the TNIV, I have perused it and am familiar with the debate regarding its' shortcomings on Gender-neutrality as Hank eluded. I would agree that some of the aspects of its' translation go beyond being acceptable!The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood have come out in strong opposition. I spoke to Dr. John Sproule Thd. this past summer at a conference regarding the TNIV. He is a former professor of NT Greek at Grace Theological Seminary and a translator on the NKJV. He also strongly opposes it because of the Gender-neutrality issue. Whatever the "real" reasoning behind Zondervan choosing to publish this translation, I would not endorse it as an acceptable or worthy addition to one's library. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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549 | How many people raised from the dead | 1 Kin 17:22 | BradK | 174266 | ||
Hello justme, You are correct and yes, I realized that reference, but elected to keep to the "specific" known dead who were raised! Thanks brother. BradK |
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550 | what man was born but never died | 2 Kin 2:11 | BradK | 168837 | ||
drbloor, The only 2 humans in scripture that are not recorded as having died were: 1. Enoch; 2. Elijah Both were translated. However, I've never heard of Jacob being translated as you claim in Acts 7:16? The text relates the OT account of Jacob's death with is also found in Gen. 49:33. There is no mention of him being translated in Genesis! Acts 7:15 records that, "And Jacob went down to Egypt and there he and our fathers died". The next verse (16) simply relates that, "they were removed to Shechem and laid in the tomb which Abraham had purchased for a sum of money from the sons of Hamor in Shechem." [NASB] The word, metatithemi does have the meaning of convey to another place, put in another place, transfer. However, the context wouldn't seem to support it being used in the same sense as that of Enoch. A.T. Robertson notes in his Word Pictures that , "only here in the N.T. in this sense of changing places. Jacob was buried in the cave of Machpelah (Gen. 50:13)." I'm not sure what to make of your claim? Did you have some insight that I might be missing or have overlooked? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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551 | what man was born but never died | 2 Kin 2:11 | BradK | 168903 | ||
Dear drbloor, I can quite agree with your initial statement that this topic is not one upon which we'll stand in judgement. It is within the realm of Rom. 14:1. With that said, I'd like to address 2 points with regard to your reply: 1. Acts 7:16- If we're simply dealing with a matter of semantics and the translation of the word metatithemi, then OK to a point. However, your claim seemed to indicate that Jacob was translated in the same manner as Enoch and Elijah. I do not see any scriptural warrant for such a conclusion if that is the case; 2. More importantly, you state that you, "believe he was simply transported and died just like everyone else." That can be your opinion, but this is at odds with scripture my friend! In Gen. 5:24 Enoch is set apart. Of each of the patriarchs before him, it is recorded "and he died" (Gen. 5:5, 8,11,14,17,20). But of Enoch it is written, that he did "not see death" and the reason given is that "God took him" and "he was not found." This implies that men looked everywhere for him, but the search parties could not find him dead or alive. The account in Heb. 11:5 is all the more explicit, "By faith Enoch was taken up so that he would not see death; AND HE WAS NOT FOUND BECAUSE GOD TOOK HIM UP..." Paul does not say Enoch died. He is the clear exception. Incidentally, Heb. 11:13 refers back to the beginning of the paragraph that starts at 11:8! C.H. Spurgeon remarks about Enoch: "But what did happen to Enoch? I am afraid I have said he died, or that I shall say so, it is so natural to speak of men as dying, but he alone and one other of all the human race are all that have entered the heavenly Canaan without fording the river of death. We are told concerning him that “he was not.” Those gentlemen who believe that the word to “die” signifies to be annihilated, would have been still more confirmed in their views if the words in my text, “he was not” had been applied to ad departed men, for if any expression might signify annihilation on their mode of translation — this is the one: “He was not” does not, however, mean that he was annihilated, and neither does the far feebler term of dying signify anything of the kind. “He was not”; that is to say, he was not here, that is all. He was gone from earth, but he was there, there where God had translated him. He was, he is with God, and that without having tasted death. Do not grudge him his avoidance of death. It was a favor, but not by any means so great as some would think, for those who do not die must undergo a change, and Enoch was changed. “We shall not all sleep,” says the apostle, “but we shall all be changed.” The flesh and blood of Enoch could not inherit the kingdom of God: in a moment he underwent a transformation which you and I will have to undergo in the day of the resurrection; and so, though he was not on earth, he was translated or transplanted from the gardens of earth to the Paradise above." We will have to agree to dsagree on this one:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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552 | why was Jabez named sorrow maker | 1 Chr 2:55 | BradK | 214276 | ||
Hello MJH, Yes, the name Jabez equals "sorrow". As Strongs' notes, it's "from an unused root probably meaning sorrow". Beyond that we sinply have no additonal info:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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553 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | BradK | 190757 | ||
Dear Bearded Bro, I think the question has been asked and answered! Whatever "research" you have done only seems to confirm what you're seeking! We serve a God of grace and I know that He is infinitely more concerned about the heart than facial hair- or lack thereof! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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554 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | BradK | 190780 | ||
Dear Bearded Bro, First off, your exegesis is pretty slim to none in offering solid Biblical support! Second, you're making a mountain out of a mole hill on this issue! Third, this is really more of a matter of personal preference than it is being God-directed! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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555 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | BradK | 190786 | ||
Dear Paul, I thank you for the clarification- it does help. And, I can appreciate the time and study that you did. However,with all due respect, I would call what "some Baptist preachers" may not be allowing as pure and simple legalism. I attended a Baptist church here in the NW some years ago and facial hair was not part of their practice. I'm simply not convinced that there is any mandate, or preference in God's Word to support this contention. Ultimately, there are far more important issues to be studied and discussed in my honest opinion (Rom. 14:1). May God bless you in your walk and may you find His grace to be sufficient:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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556 | Was Vashti justified in refusing? | Esth 1:11 | BradK | 139240 | ||
Stop with the Watchtower links. it's inappropriate on this site. BradK |
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557 | is it animal? | Job | BradK | 154882 | ||
Dear csk_ Maybe you should consult a commentary or two? You're asking for an explanation of a fairly lengthy passage. Several are available online. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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558 | If I commit suicide, can I go to heaven? | Job | BradK | 192561 | ||
Hello mom of 5 girls, Possibly I'm not following your thoughts on this? What is "false" about what Larry quoted? It was almost a direct citation of Rom. 10:9; "...that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved" (NASB) The thief on the cross "uttered in a moment of conviction" (Luke 23:42,43). Is there someting missing or inherently "easy" about this verse? As I understood it, nothing was said or implied that would denote an easy-believism here. God paid the ultimate price in sending His Son to die for the sin of mankind. Faith is simply our response to what God has said and done (Heb. 11:1,6). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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559 | DOES THE BIBLE TALK ABOUT DINOSAURS? | Job 1:1 | BradK | 159184 | ||
Dear mhapcat, How did you arrive at that conclusion? BradK |
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560 | DOES THE BIBLE TALK ABOUT DINOSAURS? | Job 1:1 | BradK | 159192 | ||
Dear mhapcat, I think at best, the meaning is unclear! Now, both passages in Job may refer to the existance of dinosaurs- they may not! Neither scripture passage tells us explicitly. Could you please demonstate to the Forum why your view is to be considered as true? As you are new to the Forum, the burden of proof is on you to show your view as valid. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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