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721 | what if i can't pay all of my tithes? | Mal 3:10 | BradK | 202993 | ||
Hello BroDLC, Welcome to the Forum! You're responding to a post that is some 2 years old, with the user not having been active, so it's doubtful that they will reply:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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722 | Divine Healing? | Matthew | BradK | 72302 | ||
Dear Inmyheart, Let's say that I agree with your position on Mark 16:15-18. As all the signs listed in vs.17-18 are in the same context and apply to us today, what of "taking up serpents" and "drinking anything deadly"? In all honesty, would you or have you done so? Do you have the faith? As I see it, because of the context, ALL of these signs, by your reasoning are still in place? If so, then to be consistent, one would not exclude any of them from current practice. We should see believers(with faith) willing and able to exercise these sign gifts? The challenge I see with this is that we do not see this consistency displayed in the public arena. Why do we not see, the numerous healing ministries on TBN stepping out on "faith" before their audiences to proclaim the entire truth of Mark 16? Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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723 | did adam and Eve ever get forgiveness? | Matthew | BradK | 126022 | ||
Natalyi, Just an FYI- using CAPS on the internet is generally taken as shouting:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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724 | during the 3 days? | Matthew | BradK | 195367 | ||
Hello michael, I think we need to be careful about offering speculative answers, my friend. 3 Points: 1. Matt 12:40 in no way supports this false teaching that Jesus went to or was in hell. This is more founded in WOF heresy. Spurgeon make no note of this in his commentary on Matthew. The Commentary Critical says this: "so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth—This was the second public announcement of His resurrection three days after His death. (For the first, see Jn 2:19). Jonah’s case was analogous to this. as being a signal judgment of God; reversed in three days; and followed by a glorious mission to the Gentiles. The expression “in the heart of the earth,” suggested by the expression of Jonah with respect to the sea (Jon 2:3, in the Septuagint), means simply the grave, but this considered as the most emphatic expression of real and total entombment. The period during which He was to lie in the grave is here expressed in round numbers, according to the Jewish way of speaking, which was to regard any part of a day, however small, included within a period of days, as a full day. (See 1Sa 30:12, 13; Es 4:16; 5:1; 1Sa 30:12, 13, Mt 27:63, 64,)" 2. What evidence is there that Jesus is the one referred to here in Rev. 9:1? I see none. Though the refernce to star is most likely to a person - because of "he" in verse 2 and "king" in verse 11, the star is most likely representinf Satan cast out of heaven at the beginning of the Great tribulation (Rev. 12:9); 3. That He preached to souls in hell (1 Pet. 3:19-20), is anything but conclusive! This passage is difficult at best and there are many varied views as to what it means- yours offered being one of them! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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725 | during the 3 days? | Matthew | BradK | 195389 | ||
Hello G. Preston, Thanks for your question. My reaction was based on the answers given by the poster to the original question, "where was Jesus during the time between his death and resurrection?" I may have better termed the answers as "unqualified", since they were largely given as fact. I was merely pointing out that those answers did not match up (very) well with the scripture references. The regard for context was missing and the support from any other authorities, i.e. scholars was lacking IMO. My experience on the SBF has taught me many things. One is we need to be mindful of (myself included) the result of and consequence of what we post. There are many people who daily come to the SBF asking questions and seeking answers. This entails a significant responsibility and we owe it that our replies be well studied and supported. (This doesn't mean to imply there isn't room for disagreement on non-essentials, etc.) Personally, I strive to be mindful of these things: 2 Tim. 2:15- 1. If I don't know the answer to a question (which happens regularly), I don't answer. I try to avoid "off-the-top-of-my-head" type responses. Or, I wait until I've had time to study and consider it more fully; 2. I take time to review my many notes on various topics and books of the Bible to refresh my memory; 3. I also utilize my Libronix (Electronic Bible Library) to research the Greek, Hebrew (if need be),and consult various Commentaries to gain better perspective; Lastly, as you may well realize, this is a public Forum and as such all of our posts are open to scrutiny by our peers. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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726 | during the 3 days? | Matthew | BradK | 195414 | ||
Hello tron, I appreciate the kind words my friend. However, I would agree with Jesusman in what he said. He's correct based on Historical Christianity if nothing else. Yet, scripture itself charges us to: "preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction" (2 Tim. 4:2 NASB) Paul himself even names specifically Hymenaeus and Philetus in 2 Tim. 2:17, saying "their talk will spread like gangrene..." (NASB) He also pointed out others who harmed him, Demas (2 Tim. 4:10), and Alexander (4:14). He warned them why: "Be on guard against him yourself, for he vigorously opposed our teaching." (4:15) I can be certain that Paul spoke did not speak lightly in the words he used, and I also don't think Jesusman was remiss in his pointing out obvious error by the WOF teachers he named. I'm of the same opinion! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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727 | Do not judge others | Matthew | BradK | 200524 | ||
Hello blue.eyes, I'm not quite sure what you're seeking. Are you wanting some commentary on the this chapter or does this have to do with a previous discusson? Do you have some comment about this chapter that you'd like to share with us? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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728 | Do not judge others | Matthew | BradK | 200527 | ||
Blue.eyes, It was a simple question asked honestly in seeking to better understand where you'e coming from! If I didn't ask, I would be assuming, and I don't want to do that:-) Giving up on the Forum doesn't solve anything, that's the easy part. I'd encourage you to continue to grow and share. We only get better by being around better people. As John Maxwell has wisely observed, "If you start for the wrong reason(s), you'll quit for the wrong reason(s). May I ask why you came to the Forum to begin with? I'm in no way trying to be difficult, but I don't want to be so discouraged. You have to help us to understand YOU:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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729 | Jesus traveled to hell | Matthew | BradK | 221844 | ||
Hello watchman, As a note, Matt 12:40 says, "for just as JONAH WAS THREE DAYS AND THREE NIGHTS IN THE BELLY OF THE SEA MONSTER, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth." (NASB) Just for clarification: The Greek for earth- as used here- is, ge, meaning land, earth, or ground. So, the verse is not saying or implying that Jesus actually went to hell. He was in the ground (the tomb) for 3 days, most certainly, but not hell! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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730 | Baptized | Matthew | BradK | 232312 | ||
Hello G. Preston, While I strongly challenge this assertion, where is your biblical support? What you are stating is merely YOUR opinion! n case you may not be aware: 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." It behooves all of us to post in accordance with Forum rules and temrs of use. Please help by basing your answers upon scripture! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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731 | Baptized | Matthew | BradK | 232313 | ||
Preston: What are these examples from scripture to which you make vague reference? Can you please provide the Forum with such and make a cohesive case for your answer from scripture? What is the scripture to which you refer, "for completion"...of what...the cleansing process"??? I'm not clear on what text your using! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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732 | Baptized | Matthew | BradK | 232327 | ||
Hello Preston, What I'm "challenging" is your conclusion regarding baptism as being essential to salvation! You come across as if there's nothing to discuss. I'm not clear on why you're surprised I need references? Our gracious hosts, The Lockman Foundation have set forth terms of Use and About Postings. One of the specific rerquirements if you will is that our posts be biblically based and that we support them from scripture! It's not a foregone conclusion. You don't understand why there are different conclusions on baptism? Perhaps because it's not as cut-and-dry as you believe? The Church has historically taken the position that salvation is by grace through faith- and that baptism is not a requirement. (Sola gracia, sole fidei). Inviting consideration is one thing but studying and exegeting passages is another. One must consider the context and the usage of a word in a passage before arriving at it's meaning. Are you certain of the meaning of baptism in Galatians 3:27 and Romans 6:3-4? If so, on what basis? If you view this as being so basic that you won't address it further, that's fine. However, I cannot and will not believe what you say, simply because you say it! That is where I challenge you, not God's Word! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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733 | Baptized | Matthew | BradK | 232337 | ||
Hello Preston, Here's what you said, "I don't believe you have accepted Christ, if you have not been baptised. The two go together, I submit. So why would anyone want to take the chance with their eternal salvation?,..." How else are we to understand this statement? Did you not mean what you said? Maybe you're want to mince words, so, no you technically didin't say that "baptism saves us". However, to say that someone has not accepted Christ if they have not been baptised begs the question! What do you mean by this? Possibly you can explain it with more clarity so as to be constructive? I suggest when you post, you say what you mean. Please own what you said and take responsibility for it my man! IMO, you are coming across with seeming incredulity and side-stepping questions created by your own posts. This does nothing toward being constructive in the least. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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734 | How many generations betw Exodus-Solomon | Matt 1:17 | BradK | 207165 | ||
Hi Jim, I was never great at math:-) I note that CH Spurgeon said the following about Matt. 1:5- "We note that two women are mentioned in this fifth verse: a Canaanite and a Moabitess. Thus Gentile blood mingled with the Hebrew strain. Our King has come to break down the partition wall. As Gentiles we rejoice in this. Jesus is heir of a line in which flows the blood of the harlot Rahab, and of the rustic Ruth; he is akin to the fallen and to the lowly, and he will show his love even to the poorest and most obscure. I, too, may have part and lot in him." It is true that Matthew does not specifically identify Rahab. However, with all due respect, I'd also take exception to your claim that "Rahab, the Harlot, is not the ancestor of Jesus Christ". Might I ask what scriptures would otherwise contradict this, and what additional support do you offer? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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735 | How many generations betw Exodus-Solomon | Matt 1:17 | BradK | 207183 | ||
Hi Jim, Thanks for your honesty. I can appreciate the case you're making, while still not seeing it as anywhere near conclusive. I simply don't believe, that many just "want it to be so". While that's a possiblity- albeit remote- considering the list of scholars over the past 2000 years, I don't see it as probable! Do you really think they just glossed over this fact? What I see is that Rahab was not only commended for her faith in Heb. 11:31, but she is testament to the immense grace of God. No one is beyond the reaches of this (Rom. 5:20). How unlike human conception to think that God-incarnate would come from a lineage of a prostitute! Reg Grant, in his work "Literary Structure of the Book of Ruth" makes this comment: "Who would have expected the Lord to include the illegitimate product of a sinful union of a Jew and an ostensibly Canaanite prostitute in the messianic line? The historical parallels actually serve to heighten the contrasts. Matthew 1:5 states that Salmon (Ruth 4:21) was the husband of Rahab (presumably the Canaanite prostitute of Josh. 2:1). Rahab was probably the “mother” of Boaz in the sense of being his ancestress, since she lived in Joshua’s day, 200 or 300 years before Ruth and Boaz. This connection with Rahab is especially interesting in light of the Judah/Tamar story. While Rahab was indeed a prostitute, the Joshua narrative emphasized her courageous service to the spies and her inclusion within the covenant community (Josh. 6:25; cf. Heb. 11:31). Her character was more nobly presented than that of the scheming Tamar. Again the reader is forced to admit that he would probably not have picked either Rahab or her descendant Boaz as participants in the covenant promises, much less as contributors to the messianic line." [Bibliotheca Sacra : A Quarterly Published by Dallas Theological Seminary] Speaking the Truth in love, BradK |
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736 | Jesus in the flesh | Matt 1:23 | BradK | 132930 | ||
survivor, Perhaps you could clarify the "why" behind your question. It is a bit unclear. In other words, why do you ask this question? At face value it would seem to pose a dichotomy! One cannot take what is truth (John 17:17) and authoritative ( Matt. 4:4) and ignore it. Speaking the Truth in Love, |
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737 | Do I detect the spirit of antichrist? | Matt 1:23 | BradK | 132940 | ||
survivor, Jesus Christ as the God-Man ( 1 Tim. 2:5) is both fully God and fully man! Note what he says in Luke 24: 36-40: "36 While they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst and *said to them, “Peace be to you.” 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought that they were seeing a spirit. 38 And He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 “See My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself; touch Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” 40 And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and His feet." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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738 | Do I detect the spirit of antichrist? | Matt 1:23 | BradK | 132945 | ||
survivor, I'm not sure what prompts you to suggest that I'd be "diminish trinity text by reading more into verses than can be established"? I assure you that's not my intent. He has put all things in subjection under His feet ( Heb. 2:8), so I'm not sure what you're hinting at? Maybe you'd care to answer how "These were spirits that donned human flesh and ate, drank, etc." has a bearing?- unless you intended it as a purely rhetorical question. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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739 | Do I detect the spirit of antichrist? | Matt 1:23 | BradK | 132949 | ||
Survivor, No offense taken. However, in my experience and time on this Forum, I've seen more than my fair-share of aberrant, heretical, and cultic theology. That makes me a little hesistant to embrace certain statements that are made without clearly understanding one's foundation, i.e. where you're coming from! This Forum has certain guidelines that many try and either ignore or circumvent. I'd call it experience:-) That leads me to ask a direct question of you my friend. You seem to be (possibly) affiliated with the Watchtower organization. Might you be a JW? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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740 | Apostles' Creed support the deity? | Matt 1:23 | BradK | 159839 | ||
Hi aliennow, Could you clarify what you just said? I'm unclear as to exactly what you're talking about. Speaking the Truth in love, BradK |
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