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481 | what was the main theme of the story | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 174119 | ||
God's sovereign and providential care for His people. | ||||||
482 | Does child die for fathers sin? | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 174436 | ||
Dear Truthfisher, Thank you for the Jeremiah 19:4-5 reference in this context. Historic Baptists -- of which I am one -- have held this position consistently over the centuries. "Elect infants dying in infancy are regenerated and saved by Christ through the Spirit; who worketh when, and where, and how He pleases..." (1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, Chapter 10, Paragraph 3). However, I had never considered the word "innocent" in this passage of Jeremiah with this topic in mind. I appreciate your bringing it to light in your post. By the way, curiously enough, in traditional Jewish thinking, children are not responsible for their individual sin until they come of age (13). According to Talmudic teaching if the child sins God holds the parents responsible. In Him, Doc |
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483 | Do your pets go to heaven ? | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 174581 | ||
Dear Aspilos, It is a poor hermeneutic, indeed, that builds doctrine on the absence of a text. Anything else is, at best, speculation. An assertion like this would be rooted in sheer imagination, as we'd have the same justification to discuss DVD players in heaven. You see, we can speculate that there will be animal life on the earth of Revelation 21, since God is the process of restoration of creation. However, there is no mention at all of animals in heaven. We live by every Word of God -- not by His silence. In Him, Doc |
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484 | Do your pets go to heaven ? | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 174585 | ||
Dear Aspilos, Then we need take care to be explicit about our assertions, lest we are misunderstood. We would not, of course, want to even inadvertently advocate a mishandling of the Word of God. Thank you for the clarification. In my references to Revelation 21, I was thinking of "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. (verse 1)" In Him, Doc |
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485 | Do your pets go to heaven ? | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 174596 | ||
Dear Aspilos, Sorry... hit post button before I realized I should have said "implication." Yes, we all need to strive for Biblical correctness and doctrinal clarity. I struggle with this all the time. Don't take things personally... we are all in this together as we seek to grow in grace. In Him, Doc |
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486 | Do your pets go to heaven ? | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 174602 | ||
Ah! In that case... :-) | ||||||
487 | Women vs wearing pants /trousers | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 175228 | ||
I believe the word you want is "modestly." | ||||||
488 | 40 in the bible | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 175272 | ||
Dear Brother Mark, It is a matter of degree rather than a matter of kind. Hank expressed it well in post #174918. Human minds are good at seeing patterns. But even in things like typology, we can only assert a type when Scripture grants us the authority. In Him, Doc "Scripture has one meaning -- the meaning which it had in the mind of the Prophet or Evangelist who first uttered or wrote, to the hearers or readers who first received it. Scripture should be interpreted like any other book and the later accretions and venerated traditions surrounding its interpretation should, for the most part, either be brushed aside or severely discounted. The true use of interpretation is to get rid of interpretation, and leave us alone in company with the author." --Benjamin Jowett (1859) |
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489 | 40 in the bible | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 175292 | ||
Dear Brother Mark, "A rose by any other name." Since reassertion is a mechanism that appears, by your use, to be of value to you, permit me to reassert: "There are, simply put, some things that don't go together well and would be better kept apart, things like numerology and Scripture, for example. We of Study Bible Forum have been exposed to some 'biblical numerology' theories -- largely of the crack-pot genre -- and we have come to discourage this sort of thing on the grounds that it is not usually didactic, never edifying, and frequently arcane and confusing. By and large, when the Bible mentions a number, it is for the purpose of communicating quantity. Rarely do numbers in Scripture do anything more than simply to enumerate persons, places, or things. But there have been books written on biblical numerology, presumably by persons who loved to play guessing games and could think of no more fruitful ways to spend their time than by indulging their fetish about numbers." --Hank Following the rabbit trail regarding prophesy: "In spite of the popular aphorism that 'the prophets wrote better than they knew,' the prophet's self-understanding of their prophecies is exhibited by their awareness of (1) the results of their words, (2) the implications of their prophecies, (3) the knowledge of things that were humanly impossible, and (4) the relation that contemporary events and circumstances had with future events in the same series of happenings." --Dr. Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. Brother Mark, you are free to believe what you will. However, I am not obligated to embrace the sagacity of such beliefs. Is the decease equine sufficiently tenderized? Or shall we go for another round of reassertions and/or rabbit trails? :-) In Him, Doc |
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490 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 175639 | ||
For balance, then, here is an interesting article: http://www.thebereans.net/arm-sda-ans.shtml In Him, Doc |
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491 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 175720 | ||
Dear Brother Kalos, The following list is from Rev. Bill Baldwin in an effort to define legalism. I thought it a propos. In Him, Doc 1. Using the Mosaic covenant as though it is the covenant between you and God 2. Attempting to be justified by one's own works 3. Attempting to be sanctified by one's own works 4. Suggesting that our worth or worthlessness, our self-esteem and self-satisfaction or lack thereof, rest on our own works 5. Any attempt to please God judicially, or any supposition that our sin as believers has resulted in his judicial displeasure; any post-salvation attempt to maintain our judicial standing before God through good works, covenant faithfulness, merit etc... 6. Teaching that we conform ourselves to our judicial standing in Christ (righteous and perfect) by our own works 7. Attempting to attain godliness by a systematic change of behavior 8. Obedience that does not spring from a renewed heart (As of an unbeliever who has no renewed heart; or as of a believer who has a renewed heart but whose righteous behavior does not spring therefrom) 9. Any supposition that externally righteous acts have any value on their own, even as conduct that prepares the way for either 10. Suggesting that faith is irrelevant in the accomplishment of some (or all) good works 11. Trying to be justified by works that are created and inspired by the Holy Spirit 12. Attempting to gain assurance of salvation solely or primarily on the basis of the sign of outward works |
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492 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 175724 | ||
"Justification by faith alone preserves the church from both antinomianism and legalism, both of which are rampant in the modern church. Romans 8:33-34 says, in part, 'God is the one who justifies; who is the one who condemns?' Here we observe that the opposite of justification is condemnation. "It is faith that receives God’s gift. God’s gift is the righteousness of Christ. The justice of God, revealed in the Law, requires exact and perfect obedience. Man cannot be saved unless the law is fulfilled -- every jot and every tittle. God does not look the other way when He saves the believing sinner. His holiness demands perfection. This is why faith alone is so important. The law must be honored and kept. If we are to be saved it must be justly and perfectly in accord with the demands of the law of God. Sola fide establishes the law. It protects against 'cheap grace,' or antinomianism, because it truly upholds the law. Christ’s righteousness, which is ours in Him by faith, consists in perfect obedience to His Father’s law in our stead, on our behalf. "This guards, furthermore, against legalism. Why? Because we cannot earn or maintain God’s grace. We can only accept it with the hands of faith which look outside ourselves to Another. His sacrifice is vicarious. It is mine by faith, and it alone can satisfy God. John Bunyan said it well when he taught that Christ wove a perfect garment of righteousness for thirty-three years only to give it away to those who trust Him alone to save them. "The Holy Spirit’s role in the preaching of the gospel is to bring men and women to the place where they put their faith in 'the righteousness of... Jesus Christ' (2 Peter 1:1). This righteousness of faith is not a quality seen within our hearts, or felt by us experientially. It must not be confused with the work of regeneration or sanctification, which is Rome’s error. This righteousness remains in and with Christ alone. John Bunyan, writing in Justification By an Imputed Righteousness, illustrates this well by saying: '...the righteousness is still ‘in Him’; not ‘in us,’ even when we are made partakers of the benefit of it, even as the wing and feathers still abide in the hen when the chickens are covered, kept, and warmed thereby.' Sola fide keeps the believer from falling into the legal ditch of associating anything done in us or with our cooperation contributing anything at all to our righteous standing before God." --Dr. John Armstrong (1996) |
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493 | Elders not a pastor should lead church | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 176319 | ||
Dear Bereaniam, How do you know that what went on in Paul's day was much different from what you describe as "sitting passively." It rather sounds like what Eutychus was doing before falling asleep. There have been a continuous line of congregations since that time. Don't you think some of what you see today was passed down from the infant church? I'd suggest that you find a good biography of Martin Luther. Discover what he said and did regarding church polity. There has been a lot of discussion on this over the last four centuries. Many Godly men have carefully, prayerfully, and thoughtfully deliberated over this question. In addition, within the latitude afforded by Scripture -- and much latitude has been afforded -- there has been a great deal of experimentation. Some of it succeeded and some of it failed. Have you visited a Plymouth Brethren congregation? How about a Reformed Baptist or Primitive Baptist? Even many Lutheran Missouri Synod churches operate with a plurality of elders. In my own Southern Baptist churches there are very specific and well thought out and historical reasons for a head pastor. You'll need to understand the thinking behind the discipline of Church Administration before painting it with such a broad brush. I am not defending each and every modern church practice. I do, however, disagree that God is not involved in some of the practices that are evident in the corporate church. I also disagree that these practices have no basis in Scripture. Christianity has many transcultural mandates and principles. However, Christianity is practiced by believers who live within a specific cultural context. In Him, Doc PS You might look into Dr. Mark Dever's "Nine Marks of a Healthy Church." It is available online. |
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494 | Elders not a pastor should lead church | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 176362 | ||
Dear Bereaniam, You wrote, "That's my very point of concern...Paul said the time was going to come when the church would not endure sound doctrine." You have shifted from the topic of orthopraxy to orthodoxy. It would be appropriate forum etiquette to start another thread for the change in topic. You wrote, "...you are saying of your own congregation, that you have a 'pastor' not based on scripture..." No, I did not say that. In the congregation of which I am a member we have three paid, full-time pastors, several other ordained men who frequently serve in that capacity, a half dozen de facto elders, and a number of deacons. What I said is that Southern Baptists have "very specific and well thought out and historical reasons" to establish churches with a single, full-time pastor. These reasons are, arguably, Scriptural. You can read about them in the historic Baptist confessions. As I said, though, this is not a simple subject. To become conversant in it will take a good bit of study on the topic of church administration and history. Equipping yourself with such knowledge will place you in a better position to properly judge how other believers have implemented their understanding of the Word. Such willingness will lend greater credence to your admonitions. Furthermore, I suspect you will find the process a valuable one for its own sake. That's correct, though: There are no perfect assemblies. As the old divines put it, "The purest churches under heaven are subject to mixture and error; and some have so degenerated as to become no churches of Christ, but synagogues of Satan; nevertheless Christ always hath had, and ever shall have a kingdom in this world, to the end thereof, of such as believe in Him, and make profession of His name. (1 Corinthians 5; Revelation 2; Revelation 3; Revelation 18:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:11, 12; Matthew 16:18; Psalms 72:17; Psalm 102:28; Revelation 12:17)" (1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, chapter 26, paragraph 3) As to change: God's will cannot be thwarted. Consequently, we know that His eternal purpose will be realized in glory (see Isaiah 46:10; Ephesians 1:11; Hebrews 6:17; Romans 9:15, 18; James 1:13; 1 John 1:5; Acts 4:27, 28; John 19:11; Numbers 23:19; Ephesians 1:3-5; Revelation 22:4-5). This is our confident hope. In Him, Doc |
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495 | Elders not a pastor should lead church | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 176396 | ||
Dear Bereaniam, You asked for one Scripture: How about some epistles? Look to the pastoral epistles of Paul. Aren't the recipients individuals? Who is to appoint elders? Who is to teach? Who is to correct? Who is to rebuke? Who is to correct? I'm not deep, Bereaniam. I've just done some of the studying I'm trying to get you to do! :-) In Him, Doc |
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496 | Elders not a pastor should lead church | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 176404 | ||
Do you know what is meant by "pastoral epistles?" | ||||||
497 | Elders not a pastor should lead church | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 176410 | ||
Yes... both Timothy and Titus were pastors. | ||||||
498 | can pastors be divorced | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 176411 | ||
Brief? Okay. Can: Yes, since it sometimes happens. May: No, but what if the wife initiates? Ought: No, God hates divorce. This has been much discussed in the forum. Use the search option. |
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499 | general understanding of soul vs. spirit | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 176513 | ||
Dear elohist, What passage tells us that angels were created from the breath of God? I do not recall that being in Scripture. Thank you. In Him, Doc |
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500 | Emergent Church question | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 177242 | ||
Dear Brother Hank, J. I. Packer wrote, "A much traveled leader, a native American (be it said), has declared that he finds North American Protestantism, man-centered, manipulative, success-oriented, self-indulgent, sentimental, as it blatantly is, to be 3,000 miles wide and half an inch deep." It is to be feared that the Emergent Church intends reducing the depth by at least an order of magnitude. I appreciate your comments and the articles you have cited. In Him, Doc |
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