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3821 | ‘Why should I go to church?’ | Heb 10:25 | kalos | 177048 | ||
‘Why should I go to church?’ by Gary Vaterlaus ‘Every believer should be connected and involved with a local congregation. The Christian life was meant to be lived within the context of the family of God and not in isolation. Hebrews 10 clearly tells us to "consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more, as you see the day drawing near" (Heb. 10:24-25). It is simply a matter of obedience to the Lord's command that we meet together with other believers. ‘It is difficult to be the kind of Christian that God desires you to be apart from involvement in a local church. The church must be assembled in order to carry out many of its functions. These include…' To read more go to: http://solagroup.org/articles/faqs/faq_0030.html |
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3822 | What does this verse mean? | Heb 10:26 | kalos | 2021 | ||
"A proper interpretation of Hebrews requires the recognition that it addresses 3 distinct groups of Jews: 1) believers; 2) unbelievers who were intellectually convinced of the gospel; and 3) unbelievers who were attracted by the gospel and the person of Christ but who had reached no final conviction about Him. Failure to acknowledge these groups leads to interpretations inconsistent with the rest of Scripture." (p. 1895, MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997) . . . The definition of apostasy is as follows: . . . How does apostasy differ from heresy? "Apostasy, 'falling away,' is the act of professed Christians who deliberately reject revealed truth as to (1) the Deity of Jesus Christ, and (2) redemption through His atoning and redeeming sacrifice. Apostasy differs, therefore, from error concerning truth, which may be the result of ignorance, or heresy, which may be due to the snare of Satan (2 Tim 2:25-26), both of which may exist with true faith. The apostate is perfectly described in 2 Tim 4:3-4. Apostates depart from the faith, but not from the outward profession of Christianity (2 Tim 3:5). ... Apostasy in the church, as in Israel, is irremediable and awaits judgment." (p. 1304, New Scofield Reference Bible, Oxford, 1967) |
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3823 | What does this verse mean? | Heb 10:26 | kalos | 2037 | ||
In Heb 10:26, "For if we sin willfully...," "The author is speaking rhetorically. In v. 39, he excludes himself and genuine believers from this category." (p. 1914, MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997) I should have included the above in my reply yesterday. Instead I overlooked it. Hope this sheds further light on your question(s) and my answer(s). | ||||||
3824 | What does this verse mean? | Heb 10:26 | kalos | 2038 | ||
You said, "I don't see anything about an apostate in the chapter." What about v. 26? By definition, an apostate IS a person who "goes on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth." For such a one, "there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins." So apparently there IS something about an apostate in this chapter. (In v. 39, the author excludes himself and genuine believers from this category.) . . . v. 26 "knowledge. The Gr. term denotes specific knowledge, not general spiritual knowledge (compare Heb 6:4; compare 1 Tim 2:4). Though the knowledge was not defective or incomplete, the application of the knowledge was certainly flawed. Judas Iscariot is a good example of a disciple who had no lack of knowledge, but lacked faith and became the arch-apostate." (p. 1915, MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997) |
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3825 | What does this verse mean? | Heb 10:26 | kalos | 63355 | ||
My sincere thanks to you for replying to my previous posting. Welcome aboard! No criticism intended here, merely an observation. I have read four notes that you have posted. If I remember correctly, I noticed that in all four notes: . you use the abbreviation for "in my opinion"; and . you cite no supporting Scripture references whatever. Grace to you, kalos |
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3826 | Those who draw back to destruction (198) | Heb 10:38 | kalos | 180222 | ||
Those who draw back to destruction (198) (From "The Pilgrim's Progress") Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. Hebrews 10:38-39 HOPEFUL: Now I have showed you the reason of their going back, do you show me the manner thereof. CHRISTIAN: So I will willingly. 1. They draw off their thoughts, all that they may, from the remembrance of God, death, and judgment to come. 2. Then they cast off by degrees private duties, as closet prayer, curbing their lusts, watching, sorrow for sin, and the like. 3. Then they shun the company of lively and warm Christians. 4. After that, they grow cold to public duty, as hearing, reading, godly conference, and the like. 5. They then begin to pick holes, as we say, in the coats of some of the godly, and that devilishly, that they may have a seeming color to throw religion (for the sake of some infirmities they have espied in them) behind their backs. 6. Then they begin to adhere to, and associate themselves with, carnal, loose, and wanton men. 7. Then they give way to carnal and wanton discourses in secret; and glad are they if they can see such things in any that are counted honest, that they may the more boldly do it through their example. 8. After this they begin to play with little sins openly. 9. And then, being hardened, they show themselves as they are. Thus, being launched again into the gulf of misery, unless a miracle of grace prevent it, they everlastingly perish in their own deceivings. The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan Christian Classics Ethereal Library http://www.ccel.org/ccel/bunyan/pilgrim.html |
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3827 | Faith and facts | Heb 11:3 | kalos | 19544 | ||
"If you think faith is mere fantasy and science is complete fact, well then, fantasy conflicts with fact, doesn't it?" "Faith and Facts "Friends, Christianity is not denying reality. Biblical Christians don't deny reality, they discover reality. And once they've discovered it, they act on what they've learned. "It's the same way with biblical faith. It's not just intellectual assent. It's not just acknowledging that certain facts about Jesus, the Bible, the resurrection, or whatever, happen to be true. It's taking your life and putting it on the line based on your confidence in those facts. (...) "Faith is knowledge in action. It is active trust in the truth . . . "So, when someone asks me the question, Are faith and science compatible?, I'm going to immediately ask for a clarification. What do you mean by faith? If you think faith is mere fantasy and science is complete fact, well then, fantasy conflicts with fact, doesn't it? If faith is a blind leap in the dark, if faith has no concern for the facts, you're in trouble. "If, however, your faith is an intelligent trust in what can't be seen that's inferred from evidence that can be seen--if your faith is a commitment to reality, to acting on what you have good reason to believe is true--well then, there doesn't need to be any conflict at all. "Friends, Christianity is not denying reality. Some people think it is. I'm sympathetic to them because some Christians act as if faith is a kind of sanctified denial. But that isn't what biblical Christianity is about. Biblical Christians don't deny reality, they discover reality. And once they've discovered it, they act on what they've learned. "Indeed, if Christianity is true, in the deepest sense of the word, then it must fit the facts of the real world. So, when we discover the facts of the real world, they can only support Christianity-- if Christianity is true--given that you've interpreted the facts of the world correctly and you've interpreted the scriptural teaching correctly. "Christianity does comport with the facts. If science and religion both have truth as their ultimate goal, then there's no inherent conflict between the two." This is a transcript of a commentary from the radio show (http://www.str.org/radio/index.htm) "Stand to Reason," with Gregory Koukl. (www.str.org/free/commentaries/science/faithand.htm) |
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3828 | who was the first of all prophets | Heb 11:5 | kalos | 147733 | ||
Janae: Maybe I missed something, but I don't see where or how the Bible identifies Melchizedek as a prophet. In the ESV the name Melchizedek appears in 10 verses (11 verses in the KJV). In most of these verses the word "priest" is used. In none of them is the word "prophet" used. I'm not being critical here. I'm just trying to understand how you came to your conclusion. I do appreciate you and your input to the forum. Grace to you, Kalos |
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3829 | who was the first of all prophets | Heb 11:5 | kalos | 147735 | ||
Steve: Good work! I see that you're not voting, guessing or speculating, but instead you're presenting a fact verified by Scripture -- the fact that "The first person to be called a prophet is Abraham (Gen 20:7)." Grace to you, Kalos |
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3830 | How could OT people be saved? | Heb 11:6 | kalos | 42297 | ||
Since Old Testament people lived long before Christ’s coming, how could they be saved? People have always been saved by their faith in God rather than by merit earned through good works (Hebrews 11:6). The Bible is clear that Abraham, father of the Jewish people, was saved by faith. The Scriptures say, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness” (Romans 4:3). Although Abraham didn’t know the exact way that God would one day provide a Savior, he made a profound statement about God’s ability to provide a substitute as he prepared to sacrifice his son Isaac on Mount Moriah (Genesis 22:8). The principle of salvation by faith continued under the Mosaic law. Because no one could perfectly satisfy the law’s demands, the law brought awareness of human sin and helplessness (Romans 3:9-23; 7:7-14; Galatians 3:19-25). Its provisions for animal sacrifice were a further revelation of the seriousness and ugliness of sin. But the provision for sacrifice also pointed forward to Calvary and God’s provision of grace. David, who lived under the law 1,000 years before Christ, clearly knew the power of God’s grace, experiencing forgiveness and salvation through faith (Psalm 32:1-5; Romans 4:6-8). Faith in God always involved confidence that God would somehow provide for the forgiveness of sins. Faith always anticipated the coming of Christ and His sacrifice on our behalf. Old Testament believers offered sacrifices as an expression of their faith. By themselves, sacrificial offerings could never take away sin. When they were offered in faith, however, God accepted them because they pointed to Jesus Christ, the one sacrifice worthy to atone for all the sins of the world (Hebrews 10:1-17). Written by: Dan Vander Lugt (http://www.christianitytoday.com/bible/frame.html?http://www.gospelcom.net/rbc/questions/) |
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3831 | Does God exist? | Heb 11:6 | kalos | 153890 | ||
Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God? Hebrews 11:6 (ESV) And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. 'Answer: Does God exist? I find it interesting that so much attention is given to this debate. The latest surveys tell us that over 90 percent of people in the world today believe in the existence of God or some higher power. Yet, somehow the responsibility is placed on those who believe God does exist to somehow prove that He really does exist. To me, I think it should be the other way around. 'However, the existence of God cannot be proven or disproved. The Bible even says that we must accept by faith the fact that God exists, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). If God so desired, He could simply appear and prove to the whole world that He exists. But if He did that, there would be no need for faith. "Then Jesus told him, 'Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed'” (John 20:29). 'That does not mean, however, that there is not evidence of God’s existence. The Bible declares, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world” (Psalm 19:1-4). Looking at the stars, understanding the vastness of the universe, observing the wonders of nature, seeing the beauty of a sunset – all of these things point to a Creator God. 'If these were not enough, there is also evidence of God in our own hearts. Ecclesiastes 3:11 tells us, “…He has also set eternity in the hearts of men…” There is something deep down in our beings that recognizes that there is something beyond this life and someone beyond this world. We can deny this knowledge intellectually, but God’s presence in us and through us is still there. Despite all of this, the Bible warns us that some will still deny God’s existence, “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” (Psalm 14:1).' 'In addition to the Biblical arguments for God’s existence, there are logical arguments as well...' To read more go to: www.gotquestions.org/Does-God-exist.html |
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3832 | Why aren't more people healed today? | Heb 11:6 | kalos | 180769 | ||
Brad, Excellent quote from MUHH by Oswald Chambers, a favorite of mine. John |
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3833 | Quality of faith | Heb 11:7 | kalos | 152713 | ||
Doc: Exactly! When crossing a stream, weak faith in a strong plank is better than strong faith in a weak plank. It is the object of one's faith, not the strength of it, that matters. Kalos |
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3834 | Quality of faith | Heb 11:7 | kalos | 152727 | ||
Jerusalem Road The path to salvation 1) Isaiah 59:2a (ESV) but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, 2) Psalm 14:3b (ESV) there is none who does good, not even one. 3) Isaiah 64:6b (ESV) and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment ("filthy rags" KJV). 4) Proverbs 14:12 (ESV) There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. 5) Leviticus 17:11c (KJV) for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul. 6) Isaiah 53:6 (ESV) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him (Messiah) the iniquity (sin) of us all. 7) Joel 2:32a (ESV) ...everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. ______________________ (www.beitbresheet.com) |
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3835 | How are pre-Christians made perfect? | Heb 11:40 | kalos | 114726 | ||
"If hell fire is false and if self-awareness after death is also false, then Jesus is using false doctrines to teach a truth. Parables illustrate truth." ____________________ If anyone reading this is a Jehovah's Witness, please understand that I am not against you as an individual. 'Luke 16:19-31, Lazarus and the Rich Man ' In Luke 16:19-31 is the story of Lazarus and the rich man. Basically, Lazarus is a poor man who suffers during life. The rich man is, of course, rich. They both die. The rich man goes to Hades. Lazarus goes to Abraham's bosom, another term for paradise. In Hades, the rich man lifts up his eyes and sees Lazarus far off. He cries out to Abraham and asks for mercy because he is in agony in flame. Abraham says no. Then the rich man asks if someone from the dead were to rise and go tell his brothers not to come to this terrible place. Abraham teaches him that that will not be done either. ' Some say that this is a parable. However, if it is, it is unique because no other parable actually names a person. It isn't a story. It is history. It really happened. But many who believe in no consciousness after death will say it is still a parable. The question then is, if it is? What is it teaching? If hell fire is false and if self-awareness after death is also false, then Jesus is using false doctrines to teach a truth. Parables illustrate truth. If it is a parable what does the consciousness after death symbolize? Also, what does the agony in flame symbolize? Are they not real? Of course they are. 'The words associated with Hell 'Gehenna ' In the OT, the word for hell is 'ge-hinnom' meaning "Valley of Hinnom." It was a place to the southwest of Jerusalem. This place was once "called 'Topheth' and derived from an Aramaic word meaning 'fireplace.' It was here that some pagan kings practiced human sacrifice by fire (2 Chron. 28:3; 33:6; Jer. 7:31; 32:25)(1). This is probably why in the NT the word came to be associated with destruction by fire. The word 'gehenna' is found in the NT 12 times and every instance is spoken of by Jesus. In the NT, "gehenna" is used of a condition and never of a place. 'Hades ' This word only occurs in the NT, ten times, and corresponds to the OT word "sheol." Jesus uses the word four times: Matt. 11:23; 16:18; Luke 10:15; 16:23. The other six occur in Acts 2:27,31; Rev. 1:18; 6:8; 20:13,14. ' It was probably the "subterranean abode of all the dead until the judgment. It was divided into two departments, paradise or Abraham's bosom for the good, and Gehenna or hell for the bad."(2) In particular, in the account of Lazarus and the Rich man of (Luke 16:19-31), it is the place of the conscious dead who are wicked. 'Sheol ' "The Hebrew word Sheol is probably derived from a root "to make hollow," and was seen as the common receptacle of the dead and in the great many places the word appears in the OT, it is referring to the grave.(3) It is a place and is mentioned in Gen. 37:35; Num. 16:30,33; Psalm 16:10, etc. Sheol has many meanings in scripture: the grave, the underworld, the state of the dead. It was supposed to be below the surface of the earth (Ezek. 31:15,17; Psalm 86:13). (...) 'Conclusion ' Hell is a real place. It is not mere unconsciousness. It is not temporal. It is eternal torment. Perhaps that is why Jesus spoke more of hell than heaven and spent so much time warning people not to go there. After all, if people just stopped existing, why warn them? If it was temporal, they'd get out in a while. But if it were eternal and conscious, then the warning is strong. 'Jesus said, "And if your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out, and throw it from you; for it is better for you that one of the parts of your body perish, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30"And if your right hand makes you stumble, cut it off, and throw it from you; for it is better for you that one of the parts of your body perish, than for your whole body to go into hell," (Matt. 5:29-30).' ____________________ (www.carm.org/doctrine/hell.htm) |
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3836 | Superior Hope | Heb 11:40 | kalos | 127017 | ||
"no applicable authority in the OT as it applies to ... God's plan of salvation through His Son"? Jerusalem Road The path to salvation 1) Isaiah 59:2a (ESV) but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, 2) Psalm 14:3b (ESV) there is none who does good, not even one. 3) Isaiah 64:6b (ESV) and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment ("filthy rags" KJV). 4) Proverbs 14:12 (ESV) There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. 5) Leviticus 17:11c (KJV) for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul. 6) Isaiah 53:6 (ESV) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him (Messiah) the iniquity (sin) of us all. 7) Joel 2:32a (ESV) ...everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. ______________________ (www.beitbresheet.com) |
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3837 | Superior Hope | Heb 11:40 | kalos | 127018 | ||
'The Consistent Truth of the Torah '"I came not to destroy the Law or the Prophets" - Matthew 5:17 ____________________ "If the New Covenant were to contradict previously given scriptures in the Law or the Prophets, then the New Covenant would not be true." ____________________ 'The New Covenant teaches that we are saved by grace. Everyone has failed to keep the Law. Through the atonement of Yeshua's (Jesus') work on the cross, we are set free from the punishment that is due us for having broken the perfect standard of the Law. In that sense, we are no longer "under the Law." 'However that does not mean that the moral absolutes of the Law are no longer applicable to us. The New Covenant does not "do away" with the Law in that sense, but rather writes it in our hearts (Jeremiah 31:31). For any system of truth to be valid, it must be consistent with itself. Contradictions disprove truth. If the New Covenant were to contradict previously given scriptures in the Law or the Prophets, then the New Covenant would not be true. 'In the Sermon on the Mount, Yeshua does not contradict the Ten Commandments, but rather instructs us as to what is the true "heart-meaning" of the Law. In that sense He makes the Law even more demanding. For those who say we are not required to keep the Law, I ask, "Just which one of those Ten Commandments were you planning on NOT keeping?" Christianity, without a proper understanding of Torah, loses its own moral courage and integrity' (Seven Pillars of Messianic Judaism, Asher Intrater, 2003). |
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3838 | How far can Christians go in sinning? | Heb 12:8 | kalos | 7317 | ||
Amended question. glory777: My sincere thanks to you for pointing out to me that the question needs clarification. Let me re-phrase the question. :-) Amended question: What does the Bible teach concerning the notion that millions of Christians live in a state of unbroken carnality? Is such a notion biblical? |
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3839 | Who does "him" refer to in this verse? | Heb 12:25 | kalos | 156107 | ||
Hebrews 12:25 The Amplified Bible So see to it that you do not reject Him or refuse to listen to and heed Him Who is speaking [to you now]. For if they [the Israelites] did not escape when they refused to listen and heed Him Who warned and divinely instructed them [here] on earth [revealing with heavenly warnings His will], how much less shall we escape if we reject and turn our backs on Him Who cautions and admonishes [us] from heaven? Holy Bible, The New Living Translation See to it that you obey God, the one who is speaking to you. For if the people of Israel did not escape when they refused to listen to Moses, the earthly messenger, how terrible our danger if we reject the One who speaks to us from heaven! The New King James Version See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, Holman Christian Standard Bible® See that you do not reject the One who speaks; for if they did not escape when they rejected Him who warned them on earth, even less will we if we turn away from Him who warns us from heaven. |
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3840 | Are angels sinful? | Heb 12:26 | kalos | 135564 | ||
"And there was war in heaven" Revelation 12:7-8 '(1) And there was war in heaven, (2) Michael and his angels waging war with the dragon (Satan). The dragon (Satan) and his angels waged war, and (3) they were not strong enough, and (4) there was no longer a place found for them in heaven. '1. "And there was war in heaven" appears at first glance to be an intrusion into the narration of the woman and her Son’s miraculous rescue from the composite great red dragon. However, when the reader understands that Revelation 12:1-6 focuses on the composite dragon (empire) and Revelation 12:7 and following focuses on the singular dragon (Satan) the problem is solved. The resumption of the woman’s rescue in Revelation 12:13 also underscores this point. The text indicates a war started in heaven. A war usually consists of more than one battle. So here, for the war will begin in heaven with a decisive battle that will finish on earth at Armageddon. 'This war is a cleansing war. First heaven will be cleansed of Satan. Then the earth will be cleansed of all evil doers—Satan and followers. '2. "Michael and his angels waging war with the dragon (Satan)" defines the combatants of the battle in heaven. It is important that the reader understands that the Greek supports the conclusion that Michael initiates this battle. Once the Son is caught up to heaven all hope is lost that the composite dragon will devour the child. The battle is not the result of the great red dragon pursuing the child to heaven. 'The importance of Michael to the eschatological end times cannot be over-stated. His voice will be heard at the Rapture (1 Thess 4:16). His actions will initiate the final unparalleled persecution of Israel (Dan 12:1). He initiates the battle that ignites the final conflict prior to the coming of the Son to rule all the nations (Rev 12:7). There is every possibility that he is the restrainer of 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7. The former three passages mentioned all deal with the beginning of the forty-two months; time, times and half a time; and, one thousand two hundred and sixty days, which mark the eschatological period just prior to the Lord’s return at Armageddon. '3. "They were not strong enough" pertains to Satan. That is, he and his angels were not strong enough to prevent Michael and his angels from carrying out their orders to cast Satan out of highest heavens. '4. "There was no longer a place found for them in heaven." That is, they no longer had a purpose in highest heaven. This suggests that a very important point in the history of mankind has indeed come about. Satan no longer has a purpose in the highest heaven.' ____________________ http://www.revelationcommentary.org/12_chapter.html By the way, Rev. 12:7-9 does not contain the phrase "where he reigns today", as you stated in the last sentence of your Note. |
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