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201 | Which method of baptism Bible supported? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5693 | ||
Matthew 3:16 and Acts 8:38-39 do not mean immersion. Did John the Baptist baptized in the Jordan River because there was much water there? The Bible speaks of the baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3:16: And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him. Does this verse teach without question that Jesus went up out of the water, and, therefore, He must have been immersed? This verse does not speak of immersion. This verse says He went up out of the water. How must we understand this phrase? The Biblical rule is that we are to seek help from the Bible. Doing so, we come to Acts 8:38-39, where the Bible describes the water baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch. We read there: And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. Notice that verse 39 speaks of coming up out of the water which is the very same phrase that describes Jesus going up out of the water. What does verse 38 say? It says, "they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch." Whatever action the eunuch took was an exact duplicate of that which Philip took. They both went down into the water. To make sure that we have not misunderstood, the emphasis is added, both Philip and the eunuch. Therefore, if going down into the water implies immersion, then we must conclude that Philip immersed himself at the same time he immersed the eunuch. Such a conclusion, of course, makes no sense. God is simply teaching that there was a body of water, and that Philip and the eunuch both went down the bank into the water. There they stood ankle deep or knee deep (how deep is altogether unimportant), and Philip baptized the eunuch. Later in our study, we will see that the Bible suggests the mode of baptism, and it will not be immersion. Therefore, if going down into the water implies immersion, then we must conclude that Philip immersed himself at the same time he immersed the eunuch. Jesus had to be ceremonially washed before He could do the work of the High Priest. He was not only the Lamb that was offered, but He was also the High Priest. Do you recall that the priests were ceremonially washed before they ministered at the altar. Exodus 30:18-21: Thou shalt also make a laver of brass, and his foot also of brass, to wash withal: and thou shalt put it between the tabernacle of the congregation and the altar, and thou shalt put water therein. For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat: When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash with water, that they die not; or when they come near to the altar to minister, to burn offering made by fire unto the LORD: So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed throughout their generations. The priests hands and feet were washed. That was the washing Jesus had to experience before ministering at the altar of sacrifice. Thus, we would not in any way expect that Jesus was immersed when He was baptized. Read my Mark 7:4, Luke 11:38, Hebrews 9:10 post. BTW this is a minor point. |
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202 | Should music be allowed in church? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5710 | ||
The Church of Christ does not have musical instruments ... To them it is a matter of principle rather than of expediency. They have sought out the correct answer to the all-important question: "Does Jesus Christ authorize the use of instruments of music in the worship of God?" From their investigation of the divine word, they have concluded that there is neither command, percept, nor example for this practice. See: Matthew 17:5; 28:18; John 14:26; 1 John 4:6. Every single New Testament reference to music in divine worship pertains to singing only: Acts 16:25; Romans 15:9; 1Corinthians 14:15; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 2:12; James 5:13. |
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203 | Should music be allowed in church? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5711 | ||
To them it is a matter of principle rather than of expediency. They have sought out the correct answer to the all-important question: "Does Jesus Christ authorize the use of instruments of music in the worship of God?" From their investigation of the divine word, they have concluded that there is neither command, percept, nor example for this practice. See: Matthew 17:5; 28:18; John 14:26; 1 John 4:6. Every single New Testament reference to music in divine worship pertains to singing only: Acts 16:25; Romans 15:9; 1Corinthians 14:15; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 2:12; James 5:13. |
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204 | Should music be allowed in church? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5714 | ||
I did know the Church Of God says no music at all, or any church. Their emphasis is on singing the Psalms and other hymns based on the Scriptures. | ||||||
205 | Difference between exegesis/eisogesis?i | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5894 | ||
Eisogesis reading into the text, rather than approaching the text with inductive principles. This is probably the most common (and dangerous) error of casual Bible students. It is even the error of many well-known evangelists. This means that a person approaches the Scripture with a pre-conceived idea and uses the Scripture to prove their point, even if the Scriptures have to be "bent" to make them fit. The exegesis of Scripture, which means allowing the truth to come out of the text without the filter of our own ideas. This means we approach to the Scriptures to learn what they say and mean, not to prove our own point. Steve |
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206 | Three way split? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5960 | ||
You said, "Every part of Scripture meant something to the original audience." There are examples of interpetation, like Daniel 8. But, in the previous chapter, the four beasts were not explained. Daniel was wondering about the 10 horns. Dis it mean something to him ... or his readers until the Roman Empire was divided into 10 sections? Steve |
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207 | Is 'match making' Biblical? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 7253 | ||
Nolan ... It should say thirty-eighty (38). I have had trouble with my posts truncating. Steve | ||||||
208 | Is suicide a sin? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 8414 | ||
JVH0212 ... Add Abimelech (Jud. 9:54) who had armor-bearer assisted suicide, Ahithopel (2Sa. 17:23) and Zimri (1Ki. 16:18). I have a book of lists. We both missed "Is it something that will condemn a soul to eternity apart from God?" which may asking if it is the unpardonable sin. Seraching Scripture Steve |
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209 | Was Abraham a Muslim? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 9742 | ||
Questioner, the Quran tells us much about Christ. In Quran 7:158, Muhammad asked people to follow him. Elsewhere in the Quran, Muhammad testified that Jesus was among those nearest to God, held in honor in this world and the hereafter (Quran 3:45). Muslims understand this to mean that Jesus was sinless and all-righteous, something that the early Muslims never claimed for Muhammad. In fact, in several Quranic passages (16:61; 40:55; 42:5, 30; 47:19; 48:1-2) we read that Muhammad was exhorted to seek forgiveness for his faults, that not a single living creature would be left on earth if God punished everyone for their wrongdoing, and that one of Muhammad's military victories served as an assurance of forgiveness of his sins, past and future. It is pointless for Muslims to argue for Muhammad's sinlessness or to compare him to Jesus, whom Muslims consider to be both sinless and alive in heaven, near to God right now. The contrast could be more sharply drawn by pointing out that Muhammad's grave is in Medina today, whereas Christ is alive in heaven with God. In the Quran (2:253; 3:45-49; 4:158, 171; 5:49; 19:33; 89:22) it is noted that Jesus was called the Messiah; He was born of a virgin; He was among the righteous ones - those nearest to God; He received strength from the Holy Spirit; He could give sight to the blind, cure lepers, and raise the dead; He prophesied His own death and resurrection; He was called a Word from God and a Spirit from God; and finally, He is coming back with thousands of angels to judge the world. All these characterizations add up to a powerful picture of a Christ who was more than a prophet, and - on Quranic terms alone - superior to Muhammad. What do you think? Are you a member of the Sunnis, Shias or some other sect? Steve |
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210 | Was Abraham a Muslim? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 9850 | ||
Questioner, the Bible has the same problem when it is translated into English. Can you read Arabic? If so please read the passages I cited. If not, use a lexicon, as I do, to see what the original says. Steve Butler |
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211 | LUCK - Satanic or Divine | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 11219 | ||
Preacher Man, You did well. We rather not say "Divine providence." When the 11 cast lots (Act 1:23-26), they knew no matter what happend, the Lord was in control (Pro 16:33). Steve |
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212 | Is it God, Ourselves or Satan? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 11346 | ||
richilou, it is not a battle in my life. Steve |
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213 | Is it God, Ourselves or Satan? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 11347 | ||
Insane5175, it is a start. Steve | ||||||
214 | Who is the Alpha and the Omega? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 11445 | ||
John, Some think so. When Satan tried to give it to Him, Jesus did not bite, nor did He refute Satan, saying that he did not rule the kingdoms. However, Satan only cannot go beyond the bounds st up by God, just like he had with Job. Steve |
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215 | Spiritual maturity | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 11662 | ||
Nolan, excuse the fat finger last time ... I agree, we cannot be perfect (last half of 1 John 1), yet we can be mature. I think they are two different terms. Steev :-) |
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216 | Is there scripture that warns us not to | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 11718 | ||
In addition, -Rom 13:1ff tells us to follow the law of the land. The law is clear about drugs, including alcohol. -1Co 6:19 states that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. -1Co 8:9 says even tho you can do it in good conscience, don't if you cause other to stumble. -1Ti 5:23 does says a little wine is okay. BUT, do not abuse the Scripture or wine. Steve |
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217 | believers "slain".... | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 11904 | ||
Ed - I agree, it's another twist of Scripture, so people can do it their way, not the Lord's. Steve | ||||||
218 | Could you be more specific | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 11957 | ||
Norrie, my posts are hiding, too. Anyway, I do not believe I am legalistic. The Bible is clear about lying and all forms of sin. If I predispose myself to lie (or sin) in certain situations, where will it end? |
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219 | Question on spiritual covering? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 11998 | ||
There, a church probably has one of three governments; pastor-rule, elder-rule and congregation-rule ... or some combination. They all use Scripture to support their type of rule. It is a minor point. Whatever the consitution of the church says, we must all follow, including Shannon. Peter does warn the leaders not to lord over the people, as you have stated. However, they are overseers and shepherds (vs 2). Those that they oversee must submit, else everyone could do what is right in his own eyes. The shepherd directs the sheep. This is supported by verse 5, where the young men are to be submissive ... 2:13-3:6 also gives this idea, as well as Hebrews 13:17. Steve 1Peter 5:1-4 |
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220 | Going back to the same old same old... | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 12113 | ||
Nolan - Reconsider. I have already pointed out that we are authority of the church, citing Scripture. If they say they don't want people to start a Bible study on there own, we must follow. We can always leave. One reason is that there needs to be some training to lead a Bible study ... plus, the person may not have the gift of teaching. Even if I have a Bible study at work - I need permission of my employer. Steve |
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