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3981 | Never had a chance to reject Christ | 2 Pet 3:1 | kalos | 41171 | ||
I don't put a time frame on God's plan of salvation either. All I did was quote scripture. I offered no comment, no interpretation, no application of my own. Matthew 24:14 (ESV) And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. |
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3982 | 'one day is AS a thousand years' | 2 Pet 3:8 | kalos | 158551 | ||
'A Thousand To One 'Some have tried to argue the nonliteral interpretation of the word "day" in Genesis one by referring to what the apostle Peter says in 2Pet. 3:8; that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. But Peter was simply saying that what man regards as a long time is like a mere day in God's reckoning of time. He was speaking in the terms of relative perspectives. It's equivalent to saying: To a very rich man a thousand dollars is like one dollar, whereas, one dollar is like a thousand to a very poor man. 'Peter, in context, is speaking of the coming of divine judgment, "The Day of the Lord," not the days of creation. In the last days mockers will come mocking, "Where is the promise of His coming?" To those who do not know the Creator through Jesus Christ, so much time has elapsed since the beginning of creation, in the last days these unbelievers will become arrogant toward God. But to the eternal, creator God, who transcends time, such an interval is insignificant.' ____________________ www.biblicist.org/bible/light.shtml |
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3983 | The Meaning of "Day" in Genesis | 2 Pet 3:8 | kalos | 158552 | ||
The Meaning of "Day" in Genesis (#184) by James Stambaugh, M.DIV. 'Abstract 'The length of the "days" of creation in Genesis has involved a major controversy in Biblical interpretation among evangelicals for over 150 years. Many have sought to redefine the term in light of the naturalistic presuppositions of modern scientism. Therefore, let us attempt, honestly, to examine the evidence from Scripture. 'The communication of language is through words and their use. We must ask ourselves why Moses was using the words he did, and not other words. What is the meaning he was trying to communicate to his original audience and to us, as well? Why did Moses use the word "day" and not the more generic term, "time?" Is there any significance to the repeated use of numbers in the account ("first day," "second day," etc.)? Why are these "days" bounded by the terms, "evening and morning?" As we examine the text of Genesis 1, answers to these questions become clear. (...) 'CONCLUSION 'What can we conclude concerning the length of the "days" of creation? The usage of the word "day," with a number, means a 24-hour period. The absence of the article does not alter that meaning. Further, the use of "evening" and "morning" indicates that normal time is meant in Genesis 1. God, Himself, said that the creation took only six days. We also must ask ourselves, did Moses and God deceive us by using the word "day," when it really was a long period of time? If our answer is yes, then we should not use the Bible for any of our beliefs. For, if God can deceive us concerning the events of creation, He might have done that in regards to the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord. The bottom line is that we then can have no confidence in God's Word, if the long-day view is held. It is far better to believe God at His Word, and take the creation days as 24-hour days.' To read more go to: www.icr.org |
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3984 | No Grounds To Spiritualize | 2 Pet 3:8 | kalos | 179380 | ||
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord AS a thousand years, and a thousand years AS one day. 2 Peter 3:8 KJV (Emphasis added.) "Many make the false assumption that Psalms 90:4 repeated in 2 Peter 3:8 that "one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day" is grounds to spiritualize Revelation 20:4. This is obviously a figure of speech. It does NOT say that one day IS a thousand years." (Emphasis added.) (http://www.revelationcommentary.org/20_chapter.html) Moreover, Psalms 90:4 and 2 Peter 3:8 are not grounds to spiritualize other Bible passages that mention or refer to a day or days. When the Bible text says a day it means a day -- not a thousand years. When it says a thousand years it means a thousand years -- not one day. Moses fasted for 40 DAYS, not 40 years. Jesus was three DAYS in the grave, not 3,000 years. The sabbath is celebrated every 7 DAYS, not every 7,000 years. |
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3985 | Are there any scriptures for the rapture | 2 Pet 3:10 | kalos | 188385 | ||
"The identity of these individuals is tortured. Few pay attention to the textual details, but focus on wide speculations that feed the fires of non-literal interpretations of the Revelation. What does the Revelation say about these beings?" To read more go to: www.revelationcommentary.org/04_chapter.html Grace to you, Kalos |
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3986 | Why does Jesus come as a thief? | 2 Pet 3:10 | kalos | 188508 | ||
No post-tribulation rapture. Ebrain: Thanks for your reply. I just want to point out that in my previous post I was not saying that the rapture came at the end of the tribulation. Nor was I denying that God did not appoint his children to wrath. Instead I was saying that God's wrath is not poured out until after the opening of the sixth seal (Rev. 6:12-17). Since God has not appointed us to wrath and since God's wrath is poured out after the opening of the sixth seal, then the rapture must take place some time between the opening of the sixth and seventh seals. Also to say that the rapture occurs some time between the opening of the sixth and seventh seals is not to set a date. We know how long the tribulation period (Daniel's seventieth week) is, but we don't know how long after the beginning of the tribulation the sixth seal is opened. We do not know the date of the opening of the sixth seal. I just wanted to clarify that for anyone who is reading this thread. Grace to you, Kalos |
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3987 | Why does Jesus come as a thief? | 2 Pet 3:10 | kalos | 188512 | ||
Edwin, For the record, I believe in the Prewrath rapture as defined below. Prewrath vs. Pretrib Rapture Pretribulationalism 'Pretribulationists teach that the return of Christ has been imminent since the days of the early church and that the church will be raptured sometime before the seventieth week begins. Although they have no Scripture that in so many words teaches it, they teach that there are no signs and the rapture could take place at any moment. The seventieth week of Daniel is therefore considered to be a seven-year period of God's judgmental "tribulation" (hence the term pretribulation). This position generally views the seventieth week as the day of the Lord's wrath from which the church is excluded.' Prewrath 'The Prewrath position teaches that the true church will be raptured when the great tribulation by Antichrist, inspired by Satan, is cut short by God's day-of-the-Lord wrath, which will occur between the sixth and seventh seals of Revelation, sometime during the second half of the seventieth week. The persecution associated with the great tribulation of Antichrist is viewed as the wrath of Satan, whereas the events that follow, beginning with the seventh seal, are considered the wrath of God.' (www.solagroup.org) For more information, do a search for posts by "kalos" that contain the word "prewrath". Grace to you, Kalos |
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3988 | Why does Jesus come as a thief? | 2 Pet 3:10 | kalos | 188620 | ||
Edwin, Thanks for the reply. Regrettably, my time on the internet is severely limited. So I do not have time to compose answers to your questions, which in fact are good and reasonable questions. For further information on the wrath of God vs. the wrath of Satan and the timing of the rapture, see the books "The Sign" and "The Rapture Question Answered". Go to www.solagroup.org for more information regarding the author and publisher of these two books. Grace to you, Kalos |
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3989 | What would change End-Times? | 2 Pet 3:12 | kalos | 156255 | ||
NASB 2 Peter 3:12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will melt with intense heat! AMPLIFIED 2 Peter 3:12 While you wait and earnestly long for... In 2 Peter 3:12 the word translated "hastening" in the NASB is the Greek [original] word "Speudo" (Strong's Number: 4692) Speudo (Strong's Number: 4692) Definition 1. to haste, make haste 2. TO DESIRE EARNESTLY (emphasis added) 3:12 "looking for and hastening". One of the motives for holy conduct and godliness is expectation. "Hastening" means "eagerly desiring" that something will happen. Christians are not to fear the future day of God, but eagerly hope for it. (MacArthur Study Bible) Grace to you, Kalos |
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3990 | What would change End-Times? | 2 Pet 3:12 | kalos | 156256 | ||
2 Peter 3:12 Holman Christian Standard Bible® as you wait for and earnestly desire the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be on fire and be dissolved, and the elements will melt with the heat. |
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3991 | Re: God's gospel or Man's gospel? | 2 Pet 3:16 | kalos | 6541 | ||
2 Peter 3:16 (NASB) As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. Re: God's gospel or Man's gospel? (?)Unanswered Rom 5:6 reformedreader Wed 05/30/01, 10:43am Sam: I am not answering for anyone other than myself. I merely point out that *facts are facts*. Hope you don't mind my input. Always good to read your postings, Sam. Q: What scripture do you use to support the view that all humans were written into the Lamb's book of life before creation? A: No scripture supports such a view. Q: Where does scripture say we are predestined to be conformed to His image only if we surrender? A: Nowhere does Scripture say any such thing. Q: Why do you say "no matter what happens you will end up at your fate" and also say we choose our destiny? If nothing we say or do matters (as you stated) then why would any choice or decison matter since fate controls our destiny? A: I won't even touch that one since I deal only in reality. Q: And most importantly, where did you find the following quote from scripture; "You have been Predestined to live with me for eternity as the Bride of my Son which makes you and my Son one. It is your choice, i have chosen the path for you, although you some times seem afar off. Your decisions for me and your choice to change ,will bring you to my arms. In which i have predestined you to be. SAYS THE LORD"? A: A search for the above in any online concordance of any translation will yield the following: "Your search query did not return any results. Please modify your search query and try again." |
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3992 | Divorce Is Dissolution of Marriage Bond | 2 Pet 3:16 | kalos | 88206 | ||
Defining Divorce Speaking of this as he does in all of his letters. There are some things in those [epistles of Paul] that are difficult to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist and misconstrue to their own utter destruction, just as [they distort and misinterpret] the rest of the Scriptures. (AMPLIFIED 2 Peter 3:16) REPOST of ID# 39169 You write: " . . . divorce is no more than a legal separation and does not carry the right to remarry. This is the view held by the catholic church." I couldn't agree with you more when you say "This is the view held by the catholic church." It sure is! However, whether this is the view held by your church, my church or any other church is not the issue. The issue is, for the 100th time, THE JEWS, GREEKS AND ROMANS OF THE NT ERA CORRECTLY UNDERSTOOD THAT DIVORCE INDEED IS A DISSOLUTION OF THE MARRIAGE BOND JUST AS THOUGH IT HAD NEVER BEEN. The Roman Catholic notion that divorce was no more than legalized separation from bed and board was wholly unknown to the people of the NT era. The primary question in this thread never has been "What constitutes grounds for divorce?". Those grounds have been covered repeatedly on this thread. The question here is simply "Can a divorced person remarry?" We already know there are Scriptural grounds for divorce. The inspired teachings of Christ AND writings of Paul provide grounds for divorce for TWO -- NOT ONE, BUT TWO -- REASONS. Anyone who thinks the only inspired writings are the teachings of Jesus may as well throw away their Bible and get one that contains only the very words of Christ himself. But the Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:16 that ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God -- not just the four gospels. ____________________ See ID# 39169. |
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3993 | Explanation on 1 John 5:7-8 please? | 1 John | kalos | 29653 | ||
retxar: You ask: Did you mean to say that NONE of 1John 5:7-8 were in any early manuscripts, or did you mean the longer ending of verse 7 and start of verse 8 was what was added? I do not claim to answer for Tim, who is more than capable of answering for himself. :-) I merely point out the following. The words that were added are: "in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one. 5:8 And there are three that testify on earth". "This reading, the infamous Comma Johanneum, has been known in the English-speaking world through the King James translation. However, the evidence--both external and internal--is decidedly against its authenticity" (www.bible.org/index.htm). Grace to you, kalos |
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3994 | Who really wrote the bible? for a friend | 1 John 1:1 | kalos | 111195 | ||
NASB 2 Peter 1:21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. AMPLIFIED 2 Peter 1:21 For no prophecy ever originated because some man willed it [to do so--it never came by human impulse], but men spoke from God who were borne along (moved and impelled) by the Holy Spirit. |
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3995 | Fellowship a distinguishing mark | 1 John 1:3 | kalos | 123421 | ||
Fellowship a distinguishing mark of Christians AMPLIFIED 1 John 1:3 ...so that you too may realize and enjoy fellowship as partners and partakers with us. And [this] fellowship that we have [which is a distinguishing mark of Christians] is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ (the Messiah). 'It's illogical to say that you are merely part of the worldwide, universal church, yet refuse to gather with the segment of that universal church that exists in your geographical area. 'It would be like claiming you have a car, when the right fender is in Phoenix, the engine is in Tucson, and the wheels are in Paradise Valley! You don't have a car; you have the beginning of the inventory for a junkyard. It just won't function until the pieces are put together.' ___________________ http://christiananswers.net/q-acb/acb-t009.html Author: Dr. John Bechtle. |
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3996 | Didn't ALL things come from God, evil to | 1 John 1:5 | kalos | 136695 | ||
I am not familiar with the Bible verse that says "God created Lucifer as His second in command." Could you tell us the Bible book, chapter and verse where this is found? | ||||||
3997 | Didn't ALL things come from God, evil to | 1 John 1:5 | kalos | 136786 | ||
I am not familiar with the Bible verse that says "God created Lucifer as His second in command." Could you tell us the Bible BOOK, CHAPTER and VERSE where this is found? | ||||||
3998 | Sin interrupts fellowship but... | 1 John 1:7 | kalos | 134843 | ||
"Sin interrupts fellowship but cannot change relationship." But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 (KJV) 'Walking in the light is explained in 1 John 1:8-10; Eph. 5:13. Through the Word of God the indwelling Holy Spirit shows the Christian that he (1) still possesses an old nature (v. 8), and (2) needs the forgiveness of his sins (vv. 9-10). The blood of Christ is the divine provision for both. To walk in the light is to live in fellowship with the Father and the Son. Sin interrupts fellowship but cannot change relationship. Confession restores fellowship and immediate confession keeps the fellowship unbroken.' ____________________ Note at 1 John 1:7. New Scofield Reference Bible, Oxford University Press, 1967. |
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3999 | Does sin break fellowship with God ? | 1 John 1:7 | kalos | 163828 | ||
Mommapbs: I appreciate your loving and caring spirit, your obvious love for both God and people. Thanks, also, for your encouragement. Grace and peace, Kalos |
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4000 | who is pure from sin | 1 John 1:9 | kalos | 37993 | ||
"live in sin"? Please show us where in the Bible you find the phrase "live in sin". Please tell us the book, the chapter and the verse where it says "live in sin". |
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