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41 | Arguing Among Apostles?? | Gal 2:11 | stjohn | 224737 | ||
That particular story told by Jesus as far as I know is not a parable. It just doesn't fit the criterion for a parable as it is told more as a contemporary story about perhaps real people that the crowed would recognize. Although this may be only a theory it is well excepted by many respected scholars. Try again? | ||||||
42 | Arguing Among Apostles?? | Gal 2:11 | stjohn | 224731 | ||
Inquisitor, would you be so kind as to enlighten us on what the rule is for interpreting the parables that Jesus apparently left us to figure out on our own? Is it posable for us to determine this from the sacred text we have been given? -John | ||||||
43 | Arguing Among Apostles?? | Gal 2:11 | stjohn | 224702 | ||
Dear Inquisitor, From time to time while reading along at this forum, I'm not only reminded that the guidelines "TOU" of this forum are quite clear, and that our posts should be as free from speculation as is posable, something a dear departed brother once said says it so well and indeed says it better then I can; so, knowing that he doesn't mind, because I asked him if I could quote this, here it is for your and anyone else who may be reading along edification. John “I lay no claim whatever to any expertise on matters involving High Theology or anything of the kind, so I'm fairly well limited when it comes to trying to connect the dots. And that is good! It forces me to attempt to speak only where the Bible speaks and to keep my mouth shut where the Bible is silent. I have enough trouble learning and digesting what the Bible clearly reveals, and so it leaves me no time to speculate and ruminate on the things which our loving and all-wise Father chose not to elaborate. God's eternal and unchanging word will be around long after I'm gone. Few indeed are they who care about my opinions now and fewer still will remember them after I've gone. So my candid view about questions such as call for speculations is this: If God did not choose to reveal details, is it our business to worry very much about them? I really don't believe that God expects us to fill in the blanks ourselves nor needs man to take over where He left off, do you? Just how important is it to know about such things? The narrative has endured and imparted the message it was intended to impart for centuries as it is, without being gussied up with all these minute frills and details. Let's be content to learn from it all that it clearly reveals without tarnishing the sacred record by adding our worthless speculation and groundless guesses.” –Hank Hallmark |
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44 | Proverbs 3:5 | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 224700 | ||
Thank you, Pastor Tim! John |
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45 | Proverbs 3:5 | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 224631 | ||
Dear Pastor Beja, thanks for the correction and your desire to get it right. Not being a Greek expert and having gotten this info from pastor Tim, (our resident Greek expert) I wouldn't know which of the two of you is correct. But since the final outcome is that the text and grammar shows Christ's Divinity, then it's all good to me!:-) John |
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46 | Proverbs 3:5 | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 224603 | ||
Bega and all, here is something I'd like to add to this thread that I believe is quite pertinent. I believe it was originally posted by Pastor Tim. --" Keeping in mind that the original manuscripts of the New Testament are written in Greek. One of the rules of Greek grammar, is that when two, proper and personal substantives, both of which are singular in number and in the same case, are connected by the Greek ‘kai’, then both of these substantives are in reference to the same person. Why is this important? Besides John 1:1 there are eight Christologically pregnant passages in the New Testament that conclusively state that Jesus Christ is, God. They are; Acts 20:28, Eph 5:5, Thess 1:12, 1 Tim 5:12, 2 Tim 4:1, Titus 2:13, 2 Pet 1:1, and Jude 1:4. Each of these passages, in accordance with this rule of Greek grammar, defiantly calls Jesus Christ – God!" John |
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47 | Jewish believers or not | 1 Pet 1:1 | stjohn | 224501 | ||
Well stated brother! | ||||||
48 | Jewish believers or not | 1 Pet 1:1 | stjohn | 224495 | ||
So I guess your saying it clearly speaks of gentiles must be out in left field somewhere. Which is correct? Who is doing the assuming? I think I'd rely on Gill's interpretation. Thanks John |
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49 | Jewish believers or not | 1 Pet 1:1 | stjohn | 224491 | ||
You got me there. Im just quoting John Gill. But what he does say in english seems to say it well enough. :-) | ||||||
50 | Jewish believers or not | 1 Pet 1:1 | stjohn | 224488 | ||
Personaly I don't see that being so clear. It says that they were not a people meaning not a people of God or His elect. John Gill has this to say about verse 10 --"Ver. 10. Which in time were not a people,.... A "Loammi" being put upon them; see Ho 1:9 to which the apostle here refers: God's elect, whether among Jews or Gentiles, were, from eternity, his chosen people, and his covenant people; and, as such, were given to Christ, and they became his people, and his care and charge; and he saved them by his obedience, sufferings, and death, and redeemed them to himself, a peculiar people: but then, before conversion, they are not a people formed by God for himself, and his praise; nor Christ's willing people, either to be saved by him, or to serve him; nor are they, nor can they be truly known by themselves, or others, to be the people of God: the Syriac version gives the true sense of the phrase, by rendering it "these who before were not" Nwbvx, "reckoned or accounted a people"; that is, by others:" John |
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51 | Jewish believers or not | 1 Pet 1:1 | stjohn | 224486 | ||
Setonahill, don't get your back up friend, I wasn't accusing you of assuming, just admonishing not to. :-) You are the one who asked if we can assume, and I only gave you advice that it's not a good idea to make assumptions. And I reiterate that scripture does not say whether they were jews or not, so I don't know what else to give you to answer your question. And since you put me to task (Acts 13:14; 16:13; 17:2) John |
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52 | Proverbs 3:5 | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 224480 | ||
Findrichard, you stated the following. "Their is no such thing as the Deity of Christ" (sic) I'll simply refer you to the TOU "You must abide by the following rules in connection with your use of the Forums: * Postings must be Biblically based and not opposing the Bible's sole authority (sola Scriptura), Christianity, or the deity of Jesus Christ." Sir, please refer to the Terms Of Use (TOU) before you make postings of this sort. John |
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53 | HELP! Having questions and no answers | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 223744 | ||
rclouviere, the gist of the chapter in which you find the passage that speaks of God taking care of His children is not so much about whether or not we are kept from starvation, but it is more about not worrying about temporal things such as food or clothing. We are to learn form it that we should keep our minds and hearts focused on God and His kingdom. As Christians we should be thinking about the heavenly and eternal things and not temporal worldly things. When our mind is set on God's kingdom and our future of eternal heavenly existence; how can the things of this world bother us? This life and this world as we know it will pass so quickly it will seem like a flash when compared to the joy we will receive forever in God's holy presence. Frankly, my friend, if God should choose to hasten my journey to be in His presence by starving me, then I welcome it with the Joy of knowing that seeing His face will be that much sooner. John |
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54 | 3 names of the Holy Spirit | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 223743 | ||
:-) | ||||||
55 | Cain's wife is from who? | Acts 17:26 | stjohn | 223608 | ||
Huh? | ||||||
56 | Cain's wife is from who? | Acts 17:26 | stjohn | 223606 | ||
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light day, and the darkness He called night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day. Genesis 1:1-5 My Dear sir, you cannot possibly be serious. How anyone can read that and not see it as some of the most simply and beautifully written words the word has ever seen is beyond me. Literary scholars the world over marvel and wonder at its beauty and simplicity. How it is, sir, that you don't see that, is really quite sad.-John |
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57 | Is James 4:3 completely true? | James 4:3 | stjohn | 223277 | ||
I love you! | ||||||
58 | Did the Romans kill Jesus or did the Jew | NT general | stjohn | 223189 | ||
Amen Sister, Azure, when I read this question, John 10:18 is the verse that came to my mind too. Apparently, Jesus (God) took his own life, for us, so that we (His beloved children) wouldn't have to suffer His wrath. What truly amazing love and grace He has shown to those who love Him, because He loved us first! 1 John 4:19 John |
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59 | Reaching Perfection | 1 John 3:2 | stjohn | 222904 | ||
Well said, brother Doc. By the way, I like them fitycent words things you ueses. Before I met you, I couldn't hardly speak no English! :-) | ||||||
60 | Accused innocent man of rape | Genesis | stjohn | 222802 | ||
Wendy, thanks for your reply. I hope you don't mind my asking but, your question sounded like a homework question and sometimes we get a lot of underage users asking homework questions. May God bless you in your studies, Wendy, and again, welcome to the forum. John |
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