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1301 | How do I make sense of the context? | Acts 8:13 | CDBJ | 69920 | ||
Greetings Hank, I got in a long discussion on the topic of the last part of your post one day in a Bible study that I was conducting. There is a real gray area in this verse that is open for debate, if you know what I mean, believe in Jesus, verses forgiving others? " But notice also the second part of this petition: “as we also have forgiven our debtors." Jesus makes it clear that "if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions." (Matt.6:15). We both know that there are no contradictions in God’s Word but I was being hung out to dry on this one; any help? CDBJ |
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1302 | Book of Life "will never be altered." | Rev 3:5 | CDBJ | 67985 | ||
Hi Tim, smart move on your part, Whether or not they can be removed is a different question! :-(But, I'm not going to go there! :-), Once bitten, twice shy. Here are the different translations that I have on the same verse, take your pick. Rev. 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Rev. 13:8 All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast--all whose names have not been written in the book of life belonging to the Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world. Rev. 13:8 And all who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been slain. Rev. 13:8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been slain. Rev. 13:8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Rev. 13:8 And all the people who belong to this world worshiped the beast. They are the ones whose names were not written in the Book of Life, which belongs to the Lamb who was killed before the world was made. Rev. 13:8 Everyone living on earth will worship it, everyone whose name is not written in the Book of Life. That book belongs to the lamb who was slaughtered before the creation of the world. Rev. 13:8 And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, every one whose name hath not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb that hath been slain. Rev. 13:8 and all that dwell on the earth shall do it homage, [every one] whose name had not been written from [the] founding of [the] world in the book of life of the slain Lamb. Rev. 13:8 And bow before it shall all who are dwelling upon the land, whose names have not been written in the scroll of the life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world; Even a little for the Spanish-speaking brother and sisters. Rev. 13:8 Y la adorarán todos los que moran en la tierra, cuyos nombres no han sido escritos, desde la fundación del mundo, en el libro de la vida del Cordero que fue inmolado. It is probably a mute point seeing as how the main concern is being in there in the first place and those that aren’t wouldn’t have a clue about what we are talking about anyway. CDBJ |
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1303 | Book of Life "will never be altered." | Rev 3:5 | CDBJ | 67955 | ||
Greetings Kalos, the way I see Rev. 13:8 is in agreement with your view and that being that only the names of believers; however as to when they were written in the book may leave much dispute depending on the translation used. Rev. 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Rev. 13:8 And all who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been slain. Someone made reference to ones name being omitted in Rev. 22:19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are written in this book. There again it doesn’t actually say name but his part, which could tie in with another verse. 1 Cor. 3:15 If any man's work is burned up, he shall suffer loss; but he himself shall be saved, yet so as through fire. In essence what it is conveying to me is that the individual in question will be saved, he just won’t have anything to go along with it. Kind of like everybody standing around in nice white robes and he will be standing there in his B.V.D.s (God shall take away his part) This wouldn’t even be necessary if he wasn’t there in the first place. What got him there, as with all, was believing in Jesus Christ, God’s Son, not something he did with reference to God’s written Word, by changing or omitting. Just because the thesis is true in a verse does not necessarily mean that the antithesis is true as well. Rev. 3:5 'He who overcomes shall thus be clothed in white garments; and I will not erase his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before My Father, and before His angels. |
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1304 | Son or son? Holy Spirit or holy spirit? | Gen 1:26 | CDBJ | 65444 | ||
Hello zero theory, I am a late comer to this thread but I might have something that will help you to understand the Trinity, check it out. The Great Three In One For sake of clarification lets say that God, as we know him, has certain characteristics, not all are listed, but these ten are listed for simple clarity; again, this is not a complete list but it's sufficient for the brief explanation. God is sovereignty, righteousness, justice, love, eternal life, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, immutability, and veracity. God is one in unity with all of these characteristics just mentioned. Whoever has All of these attributes is in fact God. It so happens that there are three separate personalities in existence, that have All of these attributes and for sake of accommodation, they are referred to in the Bible as, The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. They have existed Together forever in eternity past and they will continue on forever into eternity future; the three personalities had no beginning, they always were and always will be. Anyone exhibiting All of the listed traits mentioned is God, it so happens that there are only three personalities in existence that posses (All) of these attributes. God is ONE IN ESSENCE but THREE IN PERSONALITIES. God decided in eternity past that one of the personalities, the one we call the Son, would take on the form of a man and be born into the human race, his name as a human, would be Jesus. When God the second person took on the form of a man it is referred to as the hypostatic union. (i.e.) Jesus is a one-of-a-kind being, 100 percent God and 100 percent man; he was the God man. He is different from the other two members of the God Head in that he is a man. He is different from mankind in that he is God. Even though Jesus was walking around on this Earth as a man, he was at the same time holding the Universe together by the power of his might as God. God didn't see fit to reveal everything to the humanity of Jesus at the time of his first coming; an example of this would be the exact day and hour when Christ would return to the Earth to be glorified in his saints at his second coming. (PAROUSIA) I hope this will settle a lot of the confusion about what is called the Trinity, which is not a word that is actually used in the Bible, but it is a term that has been coined to cover a fact of doctrine. Every technical subject uses a technical language. This helped me, CDBJ |
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1305 | gold refined | Rev 3:18 | CDBJ | 63530 | ||
The verse found in 1 Peter 1:7 would indicate that believers are going to go through a real time of testing just before the Lord returns, how could this be? 1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: |
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1306 | Jesus know all things why marvelled? | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 62980 | ||
I was in the process of answering your question with reference to Matt. 24:36 when I noticed Hanks post. There is nothing that I can add to it as I believe he is correct in his post and I am in full agreement. CDBJ | ||||||
1307 | Is praying to created beings scriptural? | Bible general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 62793 | ||
I think that when someone is pursuing a point in question that they should follow it up with Bible verses that don’t conflict with other verses on the same topic. If this is insisted on by all on the forum it would eliminate a lot of problems. That brings me to something that I read the other day from a little booklet that I get called Sola Scriptura the article was by Dr. Dan Hayden. The verse mentioned was 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: He stated, and as most know, the word (INSPIRATION) comes to us from the Greek word (theopneustos). For those that don’t know, the word in the Greek it is a compound word from THEOS, God, and PNEO, where be get the word pneumatic or air. The air from God or breath of God i.e. God breathed. The interesting part, as was pointed out, was that the manifestation of the breath of God is the written Word or the Bible. He used the illustration of us breathing on a cold pane of glass so that our breath is visible, being collected on or condensed on the cold surface as moisture. God’s breath is condensed on the pages of the Bible causing the Word of God to become visible. Well I thought I would pass that on to the Clan for what every you might get out of it. CDBJ |
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1308 | Is praying to created beings scriptural? | Bible general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 62780 | ||
Hi Hank, while reading your post, and realizing that there are many different ideas on how we should be living the life, the verses came to me in Eph. Ephes. 4:4-5 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; [5] One Lord, one faith, one baptism, Just about all true born again believers agree on these points. It is interesting to note that Paul didn’t go on with a bunch of other stuff that we can’t seem to agree on. I think that the reason he said that there is only one of those things mentioned in the list is because everything mentioned in the list is done for us; we don’t mess any of them up with things we do. There are other things that come into view and Paul gives the recommendation to Timothy on how to deal with them. 2 Tim. 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. A lot of times I personally have trouble with the longsuffering as many of you can attest. It is when we get outside of these guidelines and get into denominational differences that the feathers start flying, as it were. The new guidelines that Dan has put in place actually reverts back to 2 Tim. 4:2 I think that some of the problems come into play when individuals attempt to do what is mentioned in 2 Tim. 4:2. But in order to prove their point, using Scripture, they either pull it out of context or they allegorize or spiritualize verses so much that there view contradicts other Scripture. Psalm 119:160 The sum of Thy word is truth, And every one of Thy righteous ordinances is everlasting. I think it is a great that we can interact on the forum but oh how I wish people would stick to what the Bible actually says. I want to learn what God has to say about different subjects not man's views or denominational views. CDBJ |
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1309 | Is praying to created beings scriptural? | Bible general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 62741 | ||
Why would Christ mislead those that ask him to teach them how to pray? Christ said that prayer should be directed toward the Father. Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. He didn’t say Michael or Dear departed saints or anything else for that matter, only Father. Do you assume that he was wrong in not mentioning those others, that might be worthy of our prayers? |
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1310 | Please read the 8th verse as well. | Bible general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 62740 | ||
I don’t recall having read in the Bible of any prayer that was directed to Michael. What would your biblical interpretation of the word saint be? |
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1311 | Please read the 8th verse as well. | Bible general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 62718 | ||
That is interesting but I assume that the St before Michael, in your post, stands for saint. How can an archangel being that as he is an angel also be a saint at the same time since that position is for human believers in Christ that have called on the name of the Lord for salvation? 1 Cor. 1:2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: CDBJ |
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1312 | The Soul after Death | 2 Cor 5:6 | CDBJ | 62705 | ||
Truth be known when the Bible speaks of Christ coming, the word that is used isn’t even a word that shows action. i.e. it isn’t a verb but a noun. The noun (PAROUSIA) is used and it describes an event that the starts off with the return of Christ for his faithful believers and continues until the setting up of His kingdom. Just as the first coming of Christ took a period of time, 33 years, so his second coming will take a designated period of time to complete. When Christ comes back he will, putting it in human terms, kill two birds with one stone. The believers will be going through immense persecution at the time as it says in I Thess. and as a result God will deal out some tribulation to them when he comes to be glorified in his saints. 2 Thes. 1:6-10 Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you; [7] And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, [8] In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: [9] Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; [10] When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day. Notice in verse 10 (when) this will be done! CDBJ |
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1313 | Verses as proof for an essay? | Lev 20:13 | CDBJ | 62703 | ||
The part in your post that says (God clearly tells us a child is born without sin) I am afraid I would disagree with this. The old sin nature is passed down to us even at birth because we are all born of Adam. 1 Cor. 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. That is why Jesus was not born of the seed of Adam. He had a human mother but his Father was God. Thus he wasn’t born with an old sin nature like all the rest of us. CDBJ |
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1314 | The Soul after Death | 2 Cor 5:6 | CDBJ | 62701 | ||
Although the actual word rapture isn’t used in the English translation of the Bible the concept of that doctrine is clearly taught. The word trinity isn’t used in the Bible either but are we to assume that this is also a man's doctrine, I don’t think so! Doesn’t the Bible infer that there is a second resurrection although not mentioned as such and that it takes place after the millennial rule of Christ? Rev. 20:5-6 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. [6] Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. CDBJ |
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1315 | CONDITIONAL ETERNAL SECURITY | 2 Pet 1:10 | CDBJ | 62694 | ||
While certain things do come up on the forum which my allude to some denominations we are told to refrain from the using of the same in trying to understand some doctrines. That is why Tim was ask to contact me by e-mail if he wanted to talk further. Notice the paragraph from the latest head posting from the Lockman foundation. ( While we remain firm on requesting you limit, to the best of your ability, the known denominational biases that produce potential strife and undo conflict, we understand it has, and will continue, to happen from time to time.) I did not mention anyone’s name or any denomination in my posting. If you were offended by something rhetorical that was stated I apologize. Far be it of me to point the finger at someone I have enough problems. CDBJ |
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1316 | CONDITIONAL ETERNAL SECURITY | 2 Pet 1:10 | CDBJ | 62655 | ||
Hi Tim, it has been a while since we have been on the same thread together, it’s good to hear from you. I think the whole crux of the situation in Hebrews 6 is answered in verse 9. The use of the contrastive conjunction (DE) but beloved, puts the recipients in a different category. Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. It is interesting that the writer uses the word (PAITHO) translated persuaded. It is saying in effect that they have convinced the writer that they were saved by what they did after they were saved. This is further expounded in James, i.e. the things that accompany salvation. James 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. Tim, the last part of your post is interesting to me in that it points out to me a group, of so call Christians, that do this very thing every Sunday in their service. You said, Or, to state the case more briefly, the verse can be translated: "It is impossible to renew them to repentance while they are crucifying to themselves the Son of God and while they are subjecting Him to public disgrace." Is this possible or am I reading something into this that isn’t what it seems, without mentioning any denominational names? If you would rather, send me an e-mail. I am trying to walk easy hear, I hope, CDBJ |
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1317 | CONDITIONAL ETERNAL SECURITY | 2 Pet 1:10 | CDBJ | 62643 | ||
Hi Hank, I don’t want to belabor the point with the same verses over and over again, I am just posting what I have found, take it or leave it for anyone who wants it; I have no ax to grind either way. | ||||||
1318 | CONDITIONAL ETERNAL SECURITY | 2 Pet 1:10 | CDBJ | 62580 | ||
Greetings Pastor Glenn; Some like to use this verse to show that it is possible for a believer to lose their salvation. Yet they don’t take into consideration that if that is the case that person would be eternally lost without any hope of being saved again, i.e. they can’t be saved again because of what it says in verse 6. Hebrews 6:4-6 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, [5] And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, [6] If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. For it is IMPOSSIBLE to renew them again unto repentance, because: They crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. The if clause in verse 6 is the second class condition in the Greek which mean in effect that it is not true, I.e. they can’t In the Greek it reads as follows emphasizing the second class condition. If they shall fall away, which they can’t, because they can’t crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. CDBJ |
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1319 | True repentance | Acts 2:38 | CDBJ | 62506 | ||
That was a great post on repentance. I lot of people think that to repent means to be sorry. I would like to add a verse to your post. 2 Cor. 7:10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. The word for repented here is as follows. ametameletos, from Greek 1 (a) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of Greek 3338 (metamellomai); irrevocable without repentance, not to be repented of. Notice what the sorrow of the world brings death. It is wordly because it is sorrow without Jesus being involved. Metanoeo carries a directional connotation, from something to something. For the repentance to be effective it must be a change of mind about the person of Jesus Christ. It is interesting to note the repentance and faith are two sides of the same coin, you can’t have one with out the other if it is going to work. |
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1320 | Heaven is our home. | Mark | CDBJ | 62425 | ||
Well yes I would say that that might be the situation; John had an experience that was similar. Rev. 4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. |
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