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601 | What is the best version of the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 30050 | ||
I'd like to mention one more thing. For the highest quality Bible text plus translators' notes, I recommend: the New American Standard Bible and the Amplified Bible. If these two were the only translations I owned, they would be sufficient for me for the rest of my life. kalos |
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602 | Who is 3rd to have 2000 posts? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 30060 | ||
C'est moi. C'est moi. I blush to disclose, I'm far too noble to lie, The man in whom these qualities bloom C'est moi, ce'st moi, 'tis I. Seriously, Hank, thank you for your kind words. NIV Philippians 1:3-4 "I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for . . . you, I always pray with joy." As for Forum postings, you don't do so bad yourself. I would go so far as to say the consistent QUALITY of your writings is unexcelled. As for reading much of the same old same old here, it proves the adage: "Speculation worketh patience." Grace to you, kalos (a.k.a John, the Marine formerly known as Corporal Holmes) |
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603 | What is the best version of the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 30076 | ||
Hank: Good observation. Yet that's one question I never get tired of discussing -- "What is the best version of the Bible?". I always enjoy hearing others' preferences and sharing my own. kalos |
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604 | What is the best version of the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 30080 | ||
Hank: You write: "Some of the newer versions, e.g., English Standard and Holman Christian Standard may well be on their way to earning their place among this august group also, but they need a bit more time yet in order for their ink to dry more thoroughly." How true. It takes time for even the best of new translations to catch on in sales and popularity. For the first five or more years after its publication, the NIV was still virtually unknown here in the rural Midwest. I've not had the privilege of acquiring a copy of the English Standard Version, although I have been very pleased with the samples of it that I've seen. I agree with you re the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB). I have owned and enjoyed the HCSB NT since last summer. It could easily become my main Bible. I like EVERYTHING about it -- the wording of the text, the clarity and accuracy, the font style of the type, the page layout which includes headings and subheadings throughout the text, format, and excellent translators' notes. The text is accurate enough to be used in word studies, yet it is also clear enough to use in evangelization (witnessing). Hank, I know you already have a copy of the HCSB. For those of you who don't, "Try it; you'll like it." You may sample the HCSB NT by going to: www.broadmanholman.com/hcsb/default.asp There you will find the complete text of the NT available online for FREE. kalos |
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605 | What is the best version of the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 30086 | ||
Hank: It IS a weakness of mine. Whenever a new version is published, if there is any virtue and any praise for it, I'm not satisified until I get a copy. :-) kalos |
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606 | Can you lose your salvation? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 30123 | ||
Tim: You ask: "wouldn't it make more sense to say that a sin unto death is a sin that results in physical death?" Yes, it would make more sense. And that is precisely WHY certain individuals refuse to believe it. It's too reasonable. Apparently for some it becomes necessary to abandon Scripture and reason and use voodoo logic to get their attention. You and others are doing an excellent job of writing sane, Scriptural, reasonable posts. Too bad such posts have no impact on certain individuals. kalos |
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607 | Read the full length note. | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 30186 | ||
Relevant scripture has been totally ignored or absurdly twisted to deny that Judas went to hell. The argument goes: since there's not a plain verse of scripture to prove that Judas went to hell, then he is in heaven. One need only apply the same logic to 100 other Bible questions/issues to see the weakness of it. May I point out: Nowhere does the Bible plainly say that Judas was EVER saved. Therefore, why assume that he was saved and went to heaven? I merely use the exact same logic to prove he was NOT saved that others use to prove he WAS saved and went to heaven. Yeah, he repented all right. Then he brought forth fruit meet for repentance by committing yet another sin -- suicide. Duh! I give up! I sincerely hope this is my final posting to the Judas thread(s). Apparently the Jesus-went-to-hell-and-Judas-went-to-heaven people already have their minds made up and refuse to be swayed by the Scriptures and reason. Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt. |
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608 | Read the full length note. | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 30301 | ||
Johnny: I'm sorry, Johnny. While technically my note was addressed to your reply, you were not the intended target of it. Those comments were not aimed at you. I had something I wanted to say and I just clicked on the nearest post to a Judas thread (actually a Judas rope) and said it. I ought to have been either more specific or more general in selecting to whom to address my post. Using a shotgun approach was bad judgment on my part. Please believe me, Johnny, I have no quarrel with you. Your brother in the Lord, kalos |
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609 | Life Application Study Bible any good? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 30967 | ||
Tim: I am not familiar with the Life Application Bible. But after reading hundreds of your postings, if you recommend it, that is good enough for me. I'll read the description of it in CBD's catalog. I would seriously pay attention to any book you recommended. Grace to you, kalos |
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610 | Where do angels sing in the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 31486 | ||
Hello, Ray! You come close -- close, but no cigar. :-) In Rev. 15:3 (KJV) what it actually SAYS is "*they* sing the song of Moses". I could argue that the antecedent of the pronoun they is "them that had gotten the victory over the beast", but I won't. I would be reluctant to build an entire doctrine on one and only one verse of Scripture. "EVERY FACT IS TO BE CONFIRMED BY THE TESTIMONY OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES" (2 Cor. 13:1 NASB). But, what do you say, let's not break up an old friendship over a thing like this, OK? :-) I appreciate you, brother. Grace and peace to you, kalos |
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611 | Where do angels sing in the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 31523 | ||
Thanks, Nolan: Indeed one would be hard pressed to find a verse that does not exist. However, some folks are so "optimistic" that they will not give up their search for that which is unfindable. Fact has never dissuaded the convinced. :-) Grace to you, kalos |
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612 | Where do angels sing in the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 31574 | ||
Trouble With A Capital T. Surely you are unaware of the caliber of disaster indicated by the absence of a concordance in your community. Well, you got trouble my friend, right here in Forum City. "The fact of the matter is, no verse can be found where anyone can be found singing anything, angel or human person." Surely you jest. In the KJV my search for the word "sing" resulted in 102 verses. Surely those verbs were used in sentences with nouns -- nouns that tell us *who* did the singing. Ray, please note: In my previous post to which you replied, I did not mention the word "sing" or the name "Ray." what I said about searching for the unfindable and the convinced not being dissuaded by fact -- these remarks could and do apply to any of 100 Bible topics and 100s of Forum users. Believe me, Ray, I have neither the time nor the desire to pursue a debate over who sang what, what was sung by whom, and I-don't-know playing third base. Grace to you, kalos |
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613 | after the rapture does the holy spirit | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 32137 | ||
Mommapbs: Excellent answer. Yours is the only answer that makes any sense in light of the fact that apart from the work of the Holy Spirit in the individual, that individual cannot be saved. Add to that the fact there will be a great number which no man can number who are saved during the tribulation. The only reasonable conclusion is: Yes, in order for people to be saved during the tribulation, the Holy Spirit must remain here on earth to do His work. kalos |
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614 | Account for variant spellings of Lord. | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 32566 | ||
You write: "...when King James Mayed his interpetation of the bible..." King James himself did not personally translate nor was he involved in the process of translation of the King James Bible. He no more translated the Bible than did the Pope himself grab a paint brush and get up on the scaffold alongside the artist who painted the Sistine Chapel. |
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615 | Call those things that are not | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 32657 | ||
Judge not? Are you sure?................ You write: "I don't think it is my place to judge ANY one. "Matthew 7:1,2 Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you." So, let's leave the judging to God..." It is true that "censorious, hypocritical, self-righteous, or other kinds of unfair judgments are forbidden." Nor is it appropriate to judge another person as to their salvation. Yet when taken as a whole and diligently compared one to another, the Scriptures do NOT prohibit all types of judging. Do not judge? Anyone? Anything? Ever? A careful reading of the NT and a study of the passages in which the English word "judge" appears may surprise you. A closer look at Mattthew 7 will reveal that it is necessary to discern (judge) dogs and swine (Mt. 7:6) from one's own brethren (vv. 3-5). Also, according to the Scriptures (see below), Christians are to judge: all things, those who are inside the church, the world, angels, what is said or taught, and ourselves. So believers are to judge at least seven different things or groups of people. Do not judge and criticize and condemn others, so that you may not be judged and criticized and condemned yourselves. Matthew 7:1 Amplified New Testament "7:1 Judge not. As the context reveals, this does not prohibit all types of judging (v. 16). There is a righteous kind of judgment we are supposed to exercise with careful discernment (John 7:24). Censorious, hypocritical, self-righteous, or other kinds of unfair judgments are forbidden; but in order to fulfill the commandments that follow, it is necessary to discern dogs and swine (v. 6) from one's own brethren (vv. 3-5)" (1997, Word Publishing). Other Scriptural examples of Christians judging are presented below. (The following Scripture quotations are from the NKJV. Words in parentheses ( ) or brackets [ ] are from the text of the Amplified New Testament.) 1 Co 2:15 (ANT)But the spiritual man tries all things [he examines, investigates, inquires into questions, and discerns all things], yet is himself to be put on trial and judged by no one . . . 1 Co 5: 12 For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge (pass disciplinary judgment [passing censuring sentence on them as the facts require]) those who are inside [the church]? 1 Co 6:2 Do you not know that the saints will judge (and govern) the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge (try) the smallest matters? 1 Co 6:3 Do you not know that we shall judge angels (and pronounce opinion between right and wrong [for them])? How much more, things that pertain to this life? 1 Co 6:5 I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you, not even one, who will be able to judge ( to decide [the private grievances, disputes, and quarrels]) between his brethren? 1 Co 10: 15 I speak as to wise men; judge (think over and make up your minds) for yourselves [about] what I say. 1 Co 11:31 For if we would judge (searchingly examine) ourselves [detecting our shortcomings and recognizing our own condition], we would not be judged. 1 Co 14:29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge (pay attention and weigh and discern what is said). 2 Co 13:5 (ANT) Examine and test and evaluate your own selves to see whether you are holding to your faith and showing the proper fruits of it. Test and prove yourselves . . . |
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616 | Any biblical corrolation Atlantis? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 32793 | ||
I see. Thank you for the clarification. kalos |
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617 | do we have any free will? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 32912 | ||
It is comforting to know that you acknowledge God does play some small part in our salvation. | ||||||
618 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 33718 | ||
Hank: Someone has said, "We are so used to mercy, we don't know what justice is." Likewise, it could be said, "We are so used to the freewill of man, we don't know what the sovereignty of God is." |
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619 | So what was the 2nd vision??? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 35820 | ||
Ed: You write: "You ask the question if you should share a vision or not. I ask what was the vision? You then say it isn't the time to share the vision. Then you go off on a tangent making no sense. "If you don't want to share the vision then don't, but stop asking if you should or not." I agree with you, Ed. You conclude by asking: "You might consider your reason for asking the question in the first place." Concerning visions, let us all be warned: Col. 2:18 (TEV) Do not allow yourselves to be condemned by anyone who claims to be superior because of special visions and who insists on false humility . . . For no reason at all, such people are all puffed up by their human way of thinking. |
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620 | so, you're saying that they go to hell? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 38265 | ||
Is the Jehovah's Witness religion Christian? (www.carm.org/jw/cult.htm) The answer to the question is, "No. It is not Christian." Like all non-Christian cults, the Jehovah's Witness organization distorts the essential doctrines of Christianity. It denies the deity of Christ, His physical resurrection, and salvation by grace. This alone makes it non-Christian. To support its erring doctrines, the Watchtower organization (which is the author and teacher of all official Jehovah's Witness theology), has even altered the Bible to make it agree with its changing and non-Christian teachings. Typical with cults that use the Bible to support its position is a host of interpretive errors: Taking verses out of their immediate context. Refusing to read verses in the entire biblical context. Inserting their theological presuppositions into the text. Altering the Biblical text to suit their needs. Latching onto one verse to interpret a host of others. Changing the meanings of words. Proclaiming some passages to be figurative when they contradict their doctrines. Adding to the Word of God. Additionally, the Jehovah's Witness organization requires of its members regular weekly attendance at their "Bible Study" meetings where they are repeatedly indoctrinated with anti-Christian teachings. This is done by reading the Watchtower magazine, following along with what it says, reading the questions it asks, and reciting the answers it gives. In other words, the Watchtower Organization carefully trains its members to let the Organization do their thinking for them. For confirmation of this, please read Does the Watchtower organization control the JW's thinking? The Witnesses are told they will be persecuted when they go door to door teaching their doctrines. They are further told that this is simply the enemy fighting against the God's organization because they are in "the truth." So, when someone disagrees with them, they are conditioned to reflect on what the Watchtower has told them. They then feel confirmed in being in God's true organization on earth (like all cults claim). They are strongly encouraged to have friends and acquaintances that are only JW’s, thereby keeping outside examination to a minimum. They are told to shun those who leave their group, that way, there is no way to see why someone has left and no way to find out that they are in error from those who have found the truth in Christ. They are conditioned to shy away from any real biblically knowledgeable person. An example of this is frequently found on the Internet. I was once banned from a Jehovah's Witness chat room after I not only answered their objections to the Trinity and deity of Christ, but challenged them in return. Subsequently, my name was passed around to all other Jehovah's Witness rooms where I was banned from them as well. This is a frequent occurrence on the Internet where the Jehovah's Witnesses are alive and well. It is obvious that critical examination of their doctrines is not encouraged by the Watchtower Organization. The Jehovah's Witnesses consider themselves to be Christians because they believe they are serving the true and living God. Like many cults, they think they are the only true church on earth. Yet, they deny the Trinity, the deity of Christ, the personhood of the Holy Spirit, Jesus' physical resurrection, and salvation by grace through faith. The Jehovah's Witnesses are discouraged from looking into Jehovah's Witness history or old Watchtower literature which is replete with contradictions, altered doctrines, and false prophecies. Instead, they are indoctrinated repeatedly against basic Christian doctrines (Trinity, deity of Christ, etc) and into the notion that they alone are the true servants of God and that all others are either in "Christendom" or simply unbelievers. Primarily, the Jehovah's Witness organization is a mind control organization that uses its people to pass out literature and send in "donations" to the headquarters in Brooklyn, New York. "Thus the Bible is an organizational book and belongs to the Christian congregation as an organization, not to individuals, regardless of how sincerely they may believe that they can interpret the Bible." The Watchtower, Oct. 1, 1967. p. 587. The Watchtower organization of the Jehovah's Witnesses is a non-Christian organization that uses its people to promulgate false doctrines, sell a multitudinous amount of literature, and expand its grip into the lives of its members and their families. It is a non-Christian cult. |
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