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361 | The Bible written in code ? | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 152156 | ||
Tim: Thank you for pointing that out. :-) Just as the prophets of old, I didn't even realize there was a hidden message in what I wrote. Surely this is an example of the theory of Equidistant Letter Sequencing (ELS), made popular in Michael Drosnin's book, The Bible Code. Or not! Kalos * * * * * * * * * * * * * www.seekfind.org Christian Search Engine The mission of SeekFind.org is to provide God-honoring, Biblically-based, and theologically-sound Christian search engine results in a highly accurate and well-organized format. |
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362 | The Interpreation of #'s | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 153698 | ||
"Cabala is still essentially an occultic system'" 'What is the Christian response to Cabala? This is an important question because in today's “occult revolution” where all dimensions of the occult are being probed, there has been a revived interest in Cabala among both Jew and Gentile. Although its Jewish origin makes it unique, Cabala is still essentially an occultic system, and thus must be classified among all other occultic systems as being incompatible with the historic Judaeo-Christian faiths. Its theology is essentially pantheistic in that it teaches that all reality springs directly from God's own essence. Even if one believes that these emanations from God's essence have gone through a descent of ten spheres on four different levels, the conclusion is inescapable that even the being on the lowest level is still of one essence with God; and thus, ultimately, he is God. Such a concept is incompatible with the biblical God, who created the world out of nothing, not out of Himself (Gen. 1:1). The Hebrew word for “create” is “bara,” which indicates something coming out of nothing. _____________ "Cabalistic method of interpretation is neither acknowledged in the Bible, nor justified by it." _____________ 'Although Cabalists' insistence upon the inspiration of Scripture in its literal form was commendable, their carrying this point to the extent of seeking to find hidden meaning in its numerical arrangements was unwarranted. Depending upon one's assumptions, one may apply Cabalistic methods to almost any piece of literature and draw almost any interpretation from it. Cabalistic method of interpretation is neither acknowledged in the Bible, nor justified by it. The application of this method of the Bible had produced interpretations that are not supported by Scripture, and, in fact, are something directly opposed to it, in its obvious context. 'In my years of research in comparative religions I have become persuaded that essentially there are only two metaphysical interpretations of reality available to us: the Biblical and the occultic. In seeking to support the inspiration of Scripture, the Jewish Cabalists applied to it a method of interpretation foreign to Scripture, but familiar to the occult, and thus these Jews slipped over from a Biblical understanding of reality to an occultic one' (STATEMENT DC040, Cabala by Elliot Miller. www.equip.org/free/DC040.htm) |
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363 | The Interpreation of #'s | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 153699 | ||
Seek the plain meaning of Scripture 'Kabbalah* does hold to the inspiration of Scripture, but does not seek the plain meaning of Scripture. The Kabbalah approach is mystical and very subjective, using such things as numerology to find "hidden" meaning. Through this method, almost any teaching that one desires could be "found" in Scripture. This goes against the very heart of communication. God provided Scripture that He might communicate with mankind and teach humanity of Himself. It is obvious that Scripture is meant to be taken at face value and Not mystical interpretation. This can be demonstrated by fulfilled prophecy. God said something would happen, and it happened as He said it would. The greatest example of this is the fulfillment of the prophecies concerning the first coming of Jesus Christ. The were hundreds of verses referring to His coming, and they were fulfilled literally (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; Micah 5:2; Isaiah 53). This is why the Bible should be interpreted literally or normally.' (www.gotquestions.org/Kabbalah.html) ____________________ *Kabbalah or cabala '1 : a medieval and modern system of Jewish theosophy, mysticism, and thaumaturgy marked by belief in creation through emanation and a cipher method of interpreting Scripture' (www.m-w.com) |
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364 | The Interpreation of #'s | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 153734 | ||
You write: "I know 5 is the # of grace." HOW do you know that? How did you come to that conclusion? Grace to you, Kalos |
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365 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 154456 | ||
Shirley Ujest aka Sister Maria aka bstudent2xq: Why are you still posting? |
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366 | How should we take the Bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 154927 | ||
Makarios: Well said! You've given an excellent answer here. Grace to you, Kalos |
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367 | I am confussed on what to believe. | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 155139 | ||
You write: "I am still not sure why we spend so much time debating such issues, when there are still so many people that need to be reached for Christ." Good question. Many other people also wonder about the same thing. The issues that are debated are issues of doctrine. Doctrine means "teaching". Why is sound doctrine (wholesome teaching) so important? Consider the following Scriptures from the New International Version. Tit 2:1 You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. 1Ti 4:16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. Tit 1:9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. 2Ti 4:3 For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 1Ti 1:10 for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers - and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine |
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368 | RESTORATION NOT REFORMATION | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 155355 | ||
Jeff: Good post. Keep them coming. Good to hear from you. I'd rather have my heart burning for a couple of hours from swallowing spicy food than to have my self burning in hell forever from swallowing false doctrine. Grace to you, Kalos |
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369 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 155614 | ||
MacArthur's note at 1 Thess 5:23. "whole spirit, soul, and body. This comprehensive reference makes the term 'completely' more emphatic. By using spirit and soul, Paul was not indicating that the immaterial part of man could be divided into two substances (compare Heb 4:12). The two words are used interchangeably throughout Scripture. There can be no division of these realities, but rather they are used as other texts use multiple terms for emphasis. Nor was Paul a believer in a 3-part human composition, but rather two parts: material and immaterial" (p. 1850, MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997). MacArthur's note at Heb 4:12. "division of soul and spirit. These terms do not describe two separate entities (any more than 'thoughts and intents' do) but are used as one might say 'heart and soul' to express fullness. Elsewhere these two terms are used interchangeably to describe man's immaterial self, his eternal inner person" (p. 1903, MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997). |
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370 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 155631 | ||
Doc: On the contrary! When I submitted my Note, I thought of it as a mere footnote to what you and Hank had already written. Grace to you, Kalos |
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371 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 155828 | ||
C.S.M.: No problem. No offense taken. Grace and peace to you, Kalos |
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372 | What does Bible teach on election? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 555 | ||
Thanks for your answer. I agree with you completely. No one should read their favorite 3 verses on election and then jump to a conclusion about the subject of election. It does require careful investigation. . . . Also I thank you for your kind offer to share your notes with me. If you can think of a way to get in touch with each other by email -- without posting our addresses for the whole world to read -- I would appreciate it. This problem has me stumped and I can't think of a solution. Once again, thanks for a well-stated, well-thought-out answer to my question. |
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373 | What does Bible teach on election? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 767 | ||
First, thanks for the excellent idea of setting up a temporary hotmail email account to communicate with other members of this website. Good work! . . . Second, please note: what people usually call predestination is actually the doctrine of election. The two terms are not synonymous. "Divine predestination means that God has a purpose that is determined long before it is brought to pass. It implies that God is infinitely capable of planning and then bringing about what he has planned, and Scripture speaks of him as doing this" (p. 628, Baker's Theological Dictionary of the Bible, Edited by Walter A. Elwell, Baker Books). For example, Rom 8:29 (NASB) "For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;" . . . On the other hand, "Election is the act of God whereby in eternity past He chose those who will be saved. Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of God, such as good works or foreseen faith (Romans 9:16). This doctrine is repeatedly taught in the Bible, and is also demanded by our knowledge of God. . . . . . . "In 2 Thessalonians 2:13, the apostle Paul tells his readers, "God has chosen (elected) you from the beginning for salvation." . . . "In summary, we can say that God has had a special love relationship with the elect from all eternity, and on the basis of that love relationship chosen them for salvation. The ultimate question of why God chose some for salvation and left others in their sinful state is one that we, with our finite knowledge, cannot answer. We do know that God's attributes always are in perfect harmony with each other, so that God's sovereignty will always operate in perfect harmony with His goodness, love, wisdom, and justice." (John MacArthur at www.gty.org, under Issues and Answers, "What Does the Bible Teach About Election?") (. . . For further study: John MacArthur, The Love of God (Dallas: Word, 1996); J. I. Packer, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1961). © 2000 Grace to You) . . . Third, while all Christians do believe in election, not all Christians define election in the same way. |
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374 | Where are guardian angels mentioned? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 856 | ||
NASB Ps 91:11 For He will give His angels charge concerning you, To guard you in all your ways. Ps 91:12 They will bear you up in their hands, That you do not strike your foot against a stone. |
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375 | Arminian viewpoint? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1064 | ||
I'm sorry I misunderstood the intent of your original question about Arminian and Calvinist children. Looked like a joke to me. Sincerely sorry I've offended you. I am also growing very weary of all this Calvinist stuff. For the last time, I NEVER NEVER USED THE WORD CALVINIST EXCEPT WHEN SOMEONE ELSE USED IT FIRST. AND I NEVER NEVER NEVER SAID I WAS A CALVINIST. I THOUGHT THE KING JAMES ONLY PEOPLE WERE HUMORLESS AND INTOLERANT. YOU ANTI-CALVINISTS HAVE THEM BEAT BY A MILE. | ||||||
376 | Is any type of contraception allowed? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1087 | ||
Charis, your answer is excellent. It shows a great deal of knowledge and understanding -- Scriptural, biological and social -- of the subject. There's not a word of your answer that anyone could refute with Scripture. . . . One group that has traditionally forbidden the use of any method of birth control except abstinence is the Roman Catholic Church. They have their reasons, with which I'm not actually familiar. But, along with you, I see no place where the Bible expressly prohibits the use of contraceptives. . . . On the other hand, many Scriptures and Scriptural principles could be cited to argue against abortion, the USA's favorite form of birth control, especially abortion on demand. The first one that comes to mind is the Commandment "Thou shalt not kill," Exodus 20:13. Nor do I find any portion of Scripture condoning child abuse, of which abortion is the worst form, resulting in death. And none of the teachings of Jesus or the apostles give approval to the abuse of women. Since half of all abortion victims are girls, is this not abuse of women? . . . Well, I'm sure you're familiar with the arguments against abortion. Thanks, Charis, for an on-target, thorough answer to the question. Keep them coming. Every day I search out Answers and Notes written by you. Your answers are always well thought out, but they are never dull. Take care. . . .. JVH0212 |
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377 | Arminian viewpoint? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1088 | ||
Unfortunately, high percentages of professing Christians hold some Bible-related or Christianity-related ideas that are simply without support, sometimes without mention, in the Bible. I do not say that is the case with your question. I merely point out that it is something to be aware of. Respectfully yours, JVH | ||||||
378 | do we have any free will? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1154 | ||
I agree with you, Jules. I guess this forum has room for everybody and everything. But "cryptic", as our friend suggests? I thought the purpose of this site was to make things clearer, not more cryptic, confused and muddled. I don't know what my success rate is, but I personally try hard to make my notes and answers as clear and easily understood as I can, given the topic at hand. Even if no one else agrees with my answers, I try to make them simple enough for the average television addict to understand. | ||||||
379 | Is there an age of accountability? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1286 | ||
Your original question, Is there an age of accountability?, was asked on 03-11-2001. However, 9 days before that I had answered a similar question. My answer is as follows: . . . AGE OF ACCOUNTIBILITY Answer Bible general JVH0212 Fri 03/2/01, 8:05am "Although a popular belief, there is no mention of an "age of accountability" in Scripture. . . . " . . . In this answer what is there that could possibly be characterized as "harsh, mocking rhetoric"? When asked a simple, straightforward question, I gave a simple, straightforward answer. . . . There is an old saying, "Ask a _____ question, you get a _____ answer." |
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380 | Predestination vs free will--a thought.. | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1345 | ||
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." (See: www.gty.org/IssuesandAnswers/archive/election.htm) |
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