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601 | Why is Jesus named Seven Spirits, Lamps | Revelation | kalos | 168112 | ||
It MEANS what the words SAY. Instead of starting with an idea and looking for Scripture to prove it, read the Bible text for what it says. We know what the Bible MEANS by what it SAYS. And what Revelation says in these passages is: [] "He who HAS the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars." [] "THERE WERE" seven lamps of fire. [] 'He HAD seven horns and seven eyes.' Of course it REFERS to Jesus, but not "as the Seven Spirits of God, or Seven Lamp stands." Grace to you, Kalos |
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602 | What is Mormon relation w/Jesus? | John 5:18 | kalos | 168009 | ||
What does Mormonism teach? 'The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon church, teaches doctrines in direct opposition to historic Christianity, yet it claims to be the true church of Jesus Christ. Is Mormonism really Christian? We hope to help you answer that question here.' 'The truth is, the following is what Mormons are taught. 'The true gospel was lost from the earth. Mormonism is its restoration, Mormon Doctrine, by Bruce R. McConkie, p. 635. They teach there was an apostasy and the true church ceased to exist on earth. 'We need prophets today, the same as in the Old Testament, Mormon Doctrine, p. 606. 'The book of Mormon is more correct than the Bible, History of the Church, 4:461. 'If it had not been for Joseph Smith and the restoration, there would be no salvation. There is no salvation [the context is the full gospel including exaltation to Godhood] outside the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormon Doctrine, p. 670. 'There are many gods, Mormon Doctrine, p. 163. 'There is a mother god, Articles of Faith, by James Talmage, p. 443. 'God used to be a man on another planet, Mormon Doctrine, p. 321. Joseph Smith, Times and Seasons, Vol 5, pp. 613-614; Orson Pratt, Journal of Discourses, Vol 2, p. 345, Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, vol. 7, p. 333. 'After you become a good Mormon, you have the potential of becoming a god, Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, pages 345-347, 354. 'God the Father had a Father, Joseph Smith, History of the Church, vol. 6, p. 476; Heber C. Kimball, Journal of Discourses, vol. 5, p. 19; Milton Hunter, First Council of the Seventy, Gospel through the Ages, p. 104-105. 'God resides near a star called Kolob, Pearl of Great Price, pages 34-35; Mormon Doctrine, p. 428. 'Some Mormons may disagree with a few of the points listed on this page, but all of what is stated here is from Mormon authors in good standing of the Mormon church.' ____________________ www.carm.org/lds/lds_doctrines.htm |
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603 | Gift of speaking in tongues for all? | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 167966 | ||
Tim: Thanks for sharing that with us. I did a little research and came up with the following Bible FACT. There is only one mention of the word "tongues" in the ENTIRE BOOK of Romans. There is absolutely NO MENTION of the word "tongues" in Romans chapter 8. Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Romans 3:13 (KJV) The word "tongue" (singular) does appear once in the book of Romans, but in the context it has absolutely nothing to do with tongues (known or unknown), languages or the gift of tongues. For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. Ro 14:11 (KJV) The CONCEPT of speaking in tongues may or may not be found in Romans, but the word "TONGUES" (referring to the gift of tongues) just isn't there. I'm not at all challenging what you posted. I'm merely pointing out a FACT about the actual text of Romans. Grace to you, Kalos |
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604 | Gift of speaking in tongues for all? | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 167947 | ||
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered Romans 8:26 King James Version NASB Romans 8:26 In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; Ashbury: These people continue to misquote Scripture in a futile attempt to prove their pet doctrine, their denominational bias, whatever you want to call it. I call it just plain bad doctrine. One writes: "Also in Rom 8:26 Paul says that through praying in the Holy Ghost, or praying in other tongues, however you chose to phrase it, the Spirit helps our infirmites because we know not what we should pray for as we ought." But God says: "...the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered" Romans 8:26 King James Version In Romans 8:26 it does not say that we pray THROUGH (or IN) the Holy Spirit or that the Holy Spirit prays THROUGH us. What it says is: "the Spirit Himself makes intercession FOR us". FOR us, not THROUGH us and not IN us. In this verse (v. 28) how does He make intercession for us? In words (language)? No, but "with groanings which cannot be uttered." Groanings -- not words. Not a tongue (a language). And such groanings cannot be spoken, cannot be uttered. As the Amplified says, "with unspeakable yearnings and groanings too deep for utterance." Unspeakable yearnings. How does one SPEAK of things that are unspeakable? How does one UTTER that which is too deep for utterance? Grace to you, Kalos |
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605 | Where in Acts does it say that? | Acts 1:1 | kalos | 167940 | ||
Bible Thumper (a.k.a. Punkiedo): If I had known you were punkiedo, I wouldn't have wasted my time replying to your post. Sayonara, bro! |
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606 | Where in Acts does it say that? | Acts 1:1 | kalos | 167938 | ||
You write: "there are 2 different types of tongues. #1 is the "gift of tongues" and #2 is the actual infilling of the Holy Ghost. The "gift of tongues" is basically what we refer to as tongues and interpretation, that edifies the church." But God says: '1 Cor. 12:29-30, "Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 30Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?" These verses do not ask "do all have the GIFT of tongues?" It asks "do all SPEAK with tongues?" SPEAK with tongues, not the GIFT of tongues. The obvious answer is no, all do not SPEAK with tongues. Since Scripture doesn't teach that there are two different types of tongues (one being a gift and the other not a gift), then beware! You may be basing doctrine (teaching, what you believe) on experience rather than on the Scriptures. We do not prove the Scriptures by our experiences. Instead we prove our experiences by the Scriptures. If our experiences do not line up with the Word of God, then they are not to be trusted. They are not to be the basis for our teaching. I quote from the website www.carm.org: 'It states in 1 Cor. 12:7-11 that different people have different gifts and we see in verses 29-31 that not all speak in tongues. Now, the Oneness [Pentecostal] person will state that all are supposed to speak in tongues, but that not all do. They maintain that speaking in tongues is a necessary sign gift of true salvation and that a true believer will speak in tongues. But, that is not what the text says. ' Paul asks the questions: Are all apostles? No. Are all prophets? No. Are all teachers? No. In other words, within the body of Christ, different people are called by God to have different gifts. If someone states that all are supposed to speak in tongues, but that not all do, then are all supposed to be apostles as well but not all are? Are all called to be prophets? Are all called to be teachers? No. Likewise, not all are called by God to speak in tongues.' (www.carm.org) Again, the Bible does not teach two different kinds of tongues. |
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607 | More Than Conquerors | Rom 8:37 | kalos | 167909 | ||
There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus. ...Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:1, 37-39 The American Standard Version (http://studylight.org) 'If the Epistle to the Romans may be likened to a great cathedral of Christian truth, then ch. 8 is the highest of the towering spires of that divine revelation. The grandeur of the theme [of chapter 8] is shown in the largeness of its references to God; the sweep of its revelation which includes past, present, and future -- from creation to eternity; the good news of its message about God's answer to sin's tyranny; its lovely and soul-sustaining homily on suffering; and its closing triumphant note on the security of the believer.' ____________________ Note at Romans 8:31, New Scofield Reference Bible, Oxford, 1967 |
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608 | Gift of speaking in tongues for all? | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 167907 | ||
"He who speaks in a tongue edifies" self 1 Cor 14: 1 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. 4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. 5 I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification. Tongues Must Be Interpreted 9 So likewise you, unless you utter by the tongue words easy to understand, how will it be known what is spoken? For you will be speaking into the air. 11 Therefore, if I do not know the meaning of the language, I shall be a foreigner to him who speaks, and he who speaks will be a foreigner to me. 13 Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret. 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. 18 I thank my God I speak with tongues more than you all; 19 yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue. Tongues a Sign to Unbelievers 22 Therefore tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers; but prophesying is not for unbelievers but for those who believe. 23 Therefore if the whole church comes together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those who are uninformed or unbelievers, will they not say that you are out of your mind? Order in Church Meetings ...Let all things be done for edification. 27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be two or at the most three, each in turn, and let one interpret. 28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God. 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. 33 For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. The New King James Version (http://studylight.org) |
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609 | Where in Acts does it say that? | Acts | kalos | 167890 | ||
If Acts is a blueprint for all church history, where in the Book of Acts does one find INDIVIDUALS SEEKING for the Holy Spirit and EXPECTING TO RECEIVE TONGUES as the sign that He's come? This is a SPECIFIC question that calls for a SPECIFIC answer. Cite the chapter and verse in Acts where one finds INDIVIDUALS SEEKING for the Holy Spirit and EXPECTING TO RECEIVE TONGUES as the sign that He's come. If an answer to this question does not include chapter and verse, then the question has not been answered. [DO077-1] |
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610 | Why do they both include Shealtiel? | Matt 1:12 | kalos | 167826 | ||
"Different individuals of the same names..." Question: "Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different?" 'Answer: Jesus' genealogy is given in two places in Scripture, Matthew chapter 1 and Luke chapter 3, verses 23-38. Matthew traces the genealogy from Jesus to Abraham. Luke traces the genealogy from Jesus to Adam. However, there is good reason to believe that Matthew and Luke are in fact tracing entirely different genealogies. For example, Matthew gives Joseph's father as Jacob (Matthew 1:16), while Luke gives Joseph's father as Heli (Luke 3:23). Matthew traces the line through David's son Solomon (Matthew 1:6), while Luke traces the line through David's son Nathan (Luke 3:31). In fact, between David and Jesus, the only names the genealogies have in common are Shealtiel and Zerubbabel (Matthew 1:12; Luke 3:27). What is the explanation for these differences? 'Some point to these differences as evidence of errors in the Bible. However, the Jews were meticulous record keepers, especially in regards to genealogies. It is inconceivable that Matthew and Luke could have built two entirely contradictory genealogies of the same lineage. Again, from David through Jesus, the genealogies are completely different. Even the reference to Shealtiel and Zerubbabel likely refer to different individuals of the same names. Matthew gives Shealtiel's father as Jeconiah while Luke gives Shealtiel's father as Neri. It would be normal for a man named Shealtiel to name his son Zerubbabel in light of the famous individuals of those names (see the books of Ezra and Nehemiah). 'Another explanation is that Matthew is tracing the primary lineage while Luke is taking into account the occurrences of "levirite marriage." If a man died without having any sons, it was tradition for the man's brother to marry his wife and have a son who would carry on the man's name. While possible, this view is unlikely as every generation from David to Jesus would have had a "levirite marriage" in order to account for the differences in every generation. This is highly unlikely. 'With these concepts in view, most conservative Bible scholars assume Luke is recording Mary’s genealogy and Matthew is recording Joseph’s. Matthew is following the line of Joseph (Jesus’ legal father), through David’s son Solomon, while Luke is following the line of Mary (Jesus’ blood relative), though David’s son Nathan. There was no Greek word for "son-in-law," and Joseph would have been considered a son of Heli through marrying Heli's daughter Mary. Through either line, Jesus is a descendant of David and therefore eligible to be the Messiah. Tracing a genealogy through the mother’s side is unusual, but so was the virgin birth. Luke’s explanation is that Jesus was the son of Joseph “so it was thought” (Luke 3:23).' ____________________ www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-genealogy.html |
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611 | What is to ask and receive the Holy Spir | Luke 11:13 | kalos | 167811 | ||
Where in the New Testament does it SAY they were baptized INTO the Holy Spirit? 1 Cor. 12:13 clearly SAYS "For by one Spirit we were all baptized INTO one body..." (NKJV emphasis added). Because the Bible itself makes a distinction between "baptized by the Holy Spirit" and "filled with the Holy Spirit", we too must make a distinction between the two terms. Baptized and filled do not both mean the same thing. Filled is not just another way of saying baptized. 1 Cor 12:13 NASB For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. The Bible in 1 Cor 12:13 says: "By one Spirit we were all baptized." Notice that this verse, in contrast with Acts 2:4, DOES use both Spirit and baptized in one sentence. This is how we were initially placed into the body of Christ. Also note that in Acts 2:4, the text there does not say: "And they were all baptized with the Holy Spirit." It uses the word "filled". "And they were all FILLED (emphasis mine) with the Holy Spirit." Filled, not baptized. Not according to the plain text of the Scripture. |
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612 | What is to ask and receive the Holy Spir | Luke 11:13 | kalos | 167800 | ||
Acts 2:4 does not say they were all BAPTIZED in or by the Holy Ghost (Spirit). What it says is they were FILLED with the Holy Ghost. FILLED not BAPTIZED! Acts 2:4 (KJV) And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. | ||||||
613 | Sayings Not Found in Scripture | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 167658 | ||
Sayings Not Found in Scripture (www.blueletterbible.org) 'We often get questions by people asking us to locate various sayings in the Bible which do not exist. Many sayings have developed throughout the years by a variety of means. Scripture supports the purposes of some of the sayings while contradicting others. 'Sayings 'Moderation in all things. [new!] 'Once saved, always saved. [new!] 'Better to cast your seed.... [new!] 'Spare the rod, spoil the child. 'To thine ownself be true. 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. 'God helps those who help themselves. 'Money is the root of all evil. 'Cleanliness is next to godliness. 'This too shall pass. 'God works in mysterious ways. 'The eye is the window to the soul.' ____________________ www.blueletterbible.org/faq/sayings.html |
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614 | Faithful and just | 1 John 1:9 | kalos | 167657 | ||
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 KJV 'In light of 1 John 1:9's admonition to confess sin for faithful and just forgiveness, the question is often asked whether a true believer, unconfessed, might not be in danger of perdition. Yet, while confession of sin before God is integral to the obedient Christian life and no true Christian will go for too long in aggressive rebellion against the confession of sin, believers are always going some duration without confessing their sin. Even if it is only the time period between the sin and one's immediate regret for and confession of that sin, there is still a period of unconfessed sin. We do not believe that this unconfessed sin can keep the true child of God from receiving that which God has claimed is his inheritance and has sealed in him with the Holy Spirit. We do believe that unconfessed sin will forge a breach in one's earthly experience of the joys of heavenly life, but not that unconfessed sin can mar the surpassing grace of God. If this were so then every believer would be in danger of perdition at the time of his death for even as Christians, we recognize that we sin constantly in thought and deed.' ____________________ www.blueletterbible.org/faq/sayings.html |
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615 | Repent or believe, which is first? | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 167640 | ||
Hi, CDBJ! Actually my estimate was a little off. It isn't 40 or 50 posts in one thread. It's more like 70 so far. There aren't 70 paragraphs on the word repentance in the average Bible reference book. Grace to you, Kalos |
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616 | Repent or believe, which is first? | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 167638 | ||
An interminable thread of 40 or 50 posts in which people split hairs over the meaning and application of the word repent(ance) profits no one and is neither necessary nor desirable. This website is not about endless debates. Let's wrap it up, folks. Grace to you, Kalos |
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617 | Can anyone speak in tonges | 1 Cor 13:1 | kalos | 167630 | ||
In the natural, known languages are spoken every day. Yet many times the services of an interpreter are needed. Why? Because the language spoken may not be KNOWN by everyone listening. For that matter in 1 Corinthians 14:2 the word "unknown" does not appear in the Greek text. It is added for clarity. This is indicated in the KJV by the use of italics. Literally it reads, "He that speaketh in a tongue (language)..." So the mysterious and religious phrase "unknown tongue" in accurate English becomes simply "language". Grace to you, Kalos |
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618 | Theological Term: Election | Eph 1:4 | kalos | 167620 | ||
Divine Sovereignty, Human Responsibility [The following is a repost of ID# 126095] ____________________ "The verses I quoted speak for themselves. The Bible does not contradict itself. Other verses in the Bible do not cancel out the verses I've quoted." ____________________ You write: "I really DO NOT believe that God or any One of the Godhead really seeks out any particular person." One would have to ignore a lot of Scriptures before one could NOT believe that God really seeks out any particular person. Using a concordance, you may want to read the verses in the Bible that contain some form of the words "choose" or "elect". A very important point to consider is that the Bible teaches both the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of man. Both are true. Neither cancels out the other. How can divine sovereignty and human responsibility both be true? I don't know. I just know that, according to the Bible, they are. There are many paradoxes in the Bible. You ask: "How do you reconcile all the scriptures you quoted in your post with all the rest of the Bible which clearly gives mankind a choice between these two lifestyles?" As I said earlier, both divine sovereignty and human responsibility are true. How? I don't know. I just know that they are, according to the Bible. No offense intended here, but I don't know that I need to reconcile the Scriptures. Scripture speaks for itself. The verses I quoted speak for themselves. The Bible does not contradict itself. Other verses in the Bible do not cancel out the verses I've quoted. |
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619 | Theological Term: Election | Eph 1:4 | kalos | 167617 | ||
Foreknowledge 'Occasionally someone will suggest that God's election is based on His foreknowledge of certain events. This argument suggests that God simply looks into the future to see who will believe, and He chooses those whom He sees choosing Him. Notice that 1 Peter 1:2 says the elect are chosen "according to the foreknowledge of God the Father," and Romans 8:29 says, "whom He foreknew, He also predestined." And if divine foreknowledge simply means God's knowledge of what will happen in advance, then these arguments may appear to have some weight behind them. '....But that is not the biblical meaning of "foreknowledge." When the Bible speaks of God's foreknowledge, it refers to God's establishment of a love relationship with that person. The word "know," in both the Old and New Testament, refers to much more than mere cognitive knowledge of a person. Such passages as Hosea 13:4-5; Amos 3:2 (KJV); and Romans 11:2 clearly indicate this. For example, 1 Peter 1:20 says Christ was "foreknown before the foundation of the world." Surely this means more than that God the Father looked into the future to behold Christ! It means He had an eternal, loving relationship with Him. The same is true of the elect, whom we are told God "foreknew" (Romans 8:29). That means He knew them--he loved them--before the foundation of the world.' (www.gty.org/IssuesandAnswers/archive/election.htm) Grace to you, Kalos |
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620 | what about predestination,? | Eph 1:4 | kalos | 167616 | ||
Telegrammy: Thanks for providing the Scriptures I asked about. Grace to you, Kalos |
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