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1261 | please respond part A | 1 Cor 12:4 | BradK | 161374 | ||
Hi Devon, Could you re-phrase your question? I cannot make complete sense of what exactly it is you're asking! Can you be more specific? Thanks, BradK |
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1262 | Harold Camping ? | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 161370 | ||
Hi Calmrage, Yes, there are problems with Harold Campings' theology. You may find some sound analysis of his errors at www.apologeticsindex.org. There are several other sound web sites that detail his heresies. False predictions are one strong key to someone heading down the path to error- if they're not there already. Since no one knows (Matt. 24:36), I find it amazing so many try to speculate- especially from silence! I might suggest you go to CARM.org, under "The Bible" where they have a very good, basic list of interpretive principles. Interpretation of scripture is for a purpose: To understand God’s word more accurately. With a better understanding of His word, we can then more accurately apply it to the area that it addresses. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1263 | What is a Nephilum? | Gen 6:4 | BradK | 161356 | ||
Hi Chunkie, For starters, you can always go to the "Search" function at the upper right of the SBF Home Page and type in "Nephilim". This question has been asked (and answered) countless times:-) The Tyndale Bible Dictionary says this: "NEPHILIM- Early group of the human race, mentioned only twice in the OT (Gen. 6:4; Num. 13:33; nlt mg). The Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures (the Septuagint) rendered the name “Nephilim” as “giants,” and other versions followed this rendering, including the KJV. Modern translations, however, usually designate them as Nephilim, thus identifying them with the Anakim (Num. 13:33; Deut. 2:21) and the Rephaim (Deut. 2:20). The latter two were reputed to be large physically, hence the rendering “giants.” The Nephilim are of unknown origin. Some writers have taken the Hebrew verb naphal, “to fall,” to imply that the Nephilim were “fallen ones”—that is, fallen angels who subsequently mated with human women. But Christ taught that angels do not have carnal relationships (Lk 20:34–35), and therefore this view can only be maintained by assuming that Genesis 6:1–4 reflects Greek mythology, in which such unions occurred. The Genesis passage, however, deals with anthropology, not mythology. The Nephilim were evidently not the “sons of God” and seem to be different also from the “daughters of men.” The best classification is with the Anakim and Rephaim as ancient peoples of unknown origin." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1264 | Did God give this command simply to prev | Gen 9:6 | BradK | 161346 | ||
Hi Hana, Gen. 9:6 is more specifically dealing with God's covenant with Noah. (9:1-19) The word blood (Heb.- dam)refers to the physical life of man and animals, often meaning quite simply "the life of man". Blood becomes a significant symbol of life and, by extension, the means of compensating for life (Lev.4:16-17). Proper contact with blood, then brings one into immediate relationship with God Who is the source of life. (cf Deut. 12:15-16) Certain crimes are crimes of bloodguilt (Lev. 20:9, Prov. 28:17) and must be atoned for by blood placed on the altar as an expiation (Lev. 4; 16:14). Life is a gift from God and all who misuse it must give an account (to God). Life belongs to God. Thus, the treatment of life must be consistent with God's own standards of justice: "Whoever sheds man's blood, By man his blood shall be shed..." (Gen. 9:6) I hope this helps, BradK |
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1265 | End Days | Rev 12:9 | BradK | 161252 | ||
Hi Jason, You may have been referring to Rev. 12:9?: "And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him." Satan" (Tyndale Bible Dictionary), in part: "The NT has a developed portrayal of Satan, and he comes with a whole list of names: Satan (Hebrew for “accuser”), devil (the Greek translation of Satan), Belial, Beelzebul, the Adversary, the Dragon, the Enemy, the Serpent, the Tester, and the Wicked One. Satan is pictured as the ruler of a host of angels (Mt 25:41) and the controller of the world (Lk 4:6; Acts 26:18; 2 Cor 4:4), who especially governs all who are not Christians (Mk 4:15; Jn 8:44; Acts 13:10; Col 1:13). He is opposed to God and seeks to alienate all people from God; therefore, he is an especially dangerous foe of Christians (Lk 8:33; 1 Cor 7:5; 1 Pt 5:8), who must steadfastly resist him and see through his cunning (2 Cor 2:11; Eph 6:11; Jas 4:7). Satan works his evil will by tempting persons (Jn 13:2; Acts 5:3), by hindering God’s workers (1 Thes 2:18), by accusing Christians before God (Rv 12:10), and by controlling the evil persons who resist the gospel (2 Thes 2:9; Rv 2:9, 13; 13:2). Most importantly, however, the NT teaches us that this being, who has been evil from the beginning (1 Jn 3:8), has now been bound and cast out of heaven through the ministry of Jesus (Lk 10:18; Rv 12). While Satan is still a dangerous enemy, Jesus himself prays for us and has given us the powerful weapons of prayer, faith, and the efficacy of his blood. Satan can still cause physical illness when allowed by God (2 Cor 12:7), and persons can be delivered over to him for punishment (1 Cor 5:5; 1 Tm 1:20). Satan will always be under God’s control, who will eventually destroy him (Rom 16:20; Rv 20:10)." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1266 | Relationships | 2 Cor 6:14 | BradK | 161184 | ||
Hello Jason, Since I don't know you well, or your girlfriend, it's hard to give specific advice. We always need to work on ourselves first! (Phil. 2:4)Sometimes it just comes down to maturity- or the lack therof! She is 19 and I think that says a lot. A couple questions to consider: 1. Does your girl friend know the Lord? 2. Are you commited to her to the point you either are considering or would consider marriage? Since this is a Study Bible Forum and not the place for giving counsel, I'll limit my advice:-) My recommendation would be for you to sek the advice/guideance of a Pastor or other strong Christian couple within your church. They would know you- hopefully- and be in a closer and therefore better position to advise. (Prov. 9:9,11:14) You might also consider reading some books from the Christian bookstore on relationships. 2 I'd recommend are: "The 5 Love Languages" [Gary Chapman], and Fit To be Tied [Bill and Lynn Hybels]. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1267 | What a mustard seed | Matt 17:20 | BradK | 161155 | ||
Hi Jason, Jesus was instructing his disciples about faith in this section (Matt. 17:14-21). It's always good to read the entire context to get a better understanding:-) It was because of the disciples unbelief (lack of faith) that they could not heal the epileptic (vs. 16). I've always seen the instruction in verse 20 as more figurative since I've never seen mountains literally moved by faith! I think it tells us how little faith is required if we could have true faith- the size of a mustard seed. C.H. Spurgeon says this from his Commentary of Matthew: "Vs. 20- And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, It ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you." Want of faith is the great cause of failure among disciples, both as to themselves and their work for others. There may be other specific maladies in certain cases, but this is the great and main cause of all failure: “Because of your unbelief.” If there had been true faith, of the real and living kind, the disciples could have wrought any miracle, even to the moving of a mountain. Whatever faith we may have, we shall not work a miracle, for this is not the age of prodigies. Is our faith therefore limited in its sphere? Far from it. We can now by faith accomplish that which is fit and right without miracles. Our faith may be small “as a grain of mustard seed,” but if it be living and true it links us with the Omnipotent One. Still is it true, “Ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and, it shall remove.” Mountains shall move before our faith by means as sure as if they were miraculous; by means even more wonderful than if the course of nature had been changed. Comparatively speaking, the suspension of natural law is a coarse expedient; but for the Lord to work the same result without violating any of his laws is an achievement not less divine than a miracle. This is what faith obtains of the Lord at the present hour: her prayer is heard, and things impossible to herself are wrought by divine power. Spiritually and symbolically, the mountain is removed. Literally, at this hour the mountain stands, but faith finds a way round it, through it, or over it; and so in effect removes it. In the mission field, mountains of exclusiveness which shut out missionaries have been removed. In ordinary life, insurmountable difficulties are graciously dissolved. In a variety of ways, before real faith hindrances disappear, according to the word of the Lord Jesus — “Nothing shall be impossible”" I hope this helps, BradK |
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1268 | Did God request burnt offering from Noah | Rom 10:17 | BradK | 161131 | ||
Hi bible101, Romans 10:17 tells us, "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ." Though scripture doesn't explicitly tell us, we do know that God "spoke to Noah..." giving him instruction in 8:15. It would be fair to assume God gave him some hint or instruction in regard to a burnt offering. Noah was commended for his faith in Heb. 11:7- the great chapter on faith! I hope this helps, BradK |
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1269 | Twisted Scripture, what do we do? | John 17:3 | BradK | 161059 | ||
Hi justme, Good to hear from you, my friend! As you may recall, I bought the TNIV a couple of years ago simply to have as a resource. It has its' good and bad points as the NIV- of which I'm not a big fan. There are some passages that I think are fine! Others that are gender-neutral I have a particular issue with. Zondervan would call it marketing, I would call it "dumbing-down" scripture. We're trying to make it too easy to understand and in doing so, much of the original emphasis and distinctions are being lost! For what it's worth, I've noticed very few -if any- copies of the TNIV on the Christian bookstore shelves here in the Seattle area. That's my 2-cents worth:-) BradK |
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1270 | Relationship with Jesus | Col 3:17 | BradK | 161054 | ||
Hi Jason, Good question:-) While Col. 3:17 says, "Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father", we must balance that out witht he truth of Eph. 5:16-17 that says, "making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is." While we can do everything in the name of the Lord, I believe He asks us to make the most of our time as well. That's what the Ephesians verse is saying. We need to ask: is this the best use of my time? Will it bring me closer to Him? Will thgis benefit me in the long-run? Simply put, you can seek the Lord and ask Him if the TV show you want to watch would bring Him glory and honor! Ask yourself, would He be pleased by my spending the time watching whatever it is that is on? Proverbs 16:3 says: "Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1271 | Healing | Ps 115:3 | BradK | 160997 | ||
Hi Jason, That is a good question. Let me answer it this way: Yes, Jesus and His disciples performed miracles and signs. However, they were done more for authenticating that Jesus was the Messiah than for the sake of healing the afflicted. In other words, the primary purpose of the miracles (healing) was not for the benefit of the recipient. It was to show forth that Christ was indeed God in the flesh! The miracles of the disciples was similar in that they showed that they were truly Christs' "sent ones". Despite what popular "Word of Faith" teaching may proclaim, "Come and receive your miracle", this was not the teaching of scripture or a view held by the Orthodox Church. It is relatively new and is primarly held by 20th and 21st century American Christian churches- who are benefactors of the US being the most prosperous country on earth! Jason, Jesus can and does heal, but there is unfortunately no magic formula to apply. God is not a vending machine. It may or may not be His will to heal your grandma. Look at Romans 8:28: "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." We may not immediately understand Gods' purpose, and loosing a loved one is not fun. However, God is a God of comfort, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." ( 2 Cor. 1:3-4) Lastly, my friend, consider Job 13:15 when he said, "Though He slay me, I will hope in Him." We could substitute, "though He take my loved one, my spouse, my grandmother, though I have cancer, etc" The questions is: Do we trust Him despite our circumstances? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1272 | How do I ask? | Ps 115:3 | BradK | 160993 | ||
Hi Jason, We need to remember God can heal anyone He chooses! It is soley His perogative. It may not be his will- it wasn't for my mother. He is still God and deserving of our worship. You can seek the Lord in prayer and ask. Consider Job. Regardless, let me leave you with Phil. 4:6-7: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1273 | Speaking in Tongue | 1 Cor 13:13 | BradK | 160754 | ||
Hi Dwayne, Well, that is a very difficult question to answer. It really depends on one's orientation- what their background is, theologically. There are those who embrace it, without reservation, with reservation, and those who don't at all. In other words, some feel it is Biblical and for us today, others would hold that the gift of tongues has ceased. If you'd like more, you can use the "Search" function at the upper-right on the Forum Home page and type in, "tongues". You'll get many varied perspectives:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1274 | Christ waslking through hell | 1 Pet 3:19 | BradK | 160696 | ||
Hi ItsMe, You may be referring to 1 Peter 3:19: "in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison," There are many views on this verse and what it means, but no consensus. Here are 3 of the more popular: 1. Christ preached through Noah to the people of his day. ( this view was held by Augustine and Gill); 2. Between the time of our Lord's death and His resurrection, He descended into the abode of the dead and preached to those who had formerly lived in Noah's day but were now dead and in prison, spiritually. (Matt. 27:52-53, Eph. 4:9 seem to support this); 3. Between Christ's death and resurrection, Christ descended into hell and proclaimed His victory to the demonic spirits, who cohabitated with women in Noah's day ( Gen. 6:1-8, Jude 6) I have to like (and agree with) Martin Luther's candor, when he said of ths passage: "I don't know what Peter means here." We do know that Peter's audience would have known and understood what he meant. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1275 | Believing in Faith | Heb 11:1 | BradK | 160652 | ||
Hi Jason, The best way to explain faith, is to look at what the Bible says about it since it is our source of revealed truth:-) So, let me preface my response with the best definition of faith. It is found in Heb. 11:1: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." "As to our hope for eternity, it all rests on the faithfulness of God's promise. if there be no God; or if His promise be not true, then we have no foundation whatever for hope; all is baseless. Everything, therefore, depends upon the fact that God has spoken, and what He has said is true. Faith is hearing God and believing what he says (Rom.10:17) The real question is not, Do we believe?, but WHAT do we believe?, or rather, WHOM do we believe?" [Great Cloud of Witnesses] Biblically, then, faith is not something that "we" believe in. Faith must have an object: Jesus Christ. In other words, we don't have faith in faith. God is the faithful One, not ourselves. Our "faith" is placed in(to) the completed work (and faithfulness) of Christ (Gal. 2:16). Remember, 2 Cor. 5:7 further tells us, "for we walk by faith, not by sight--". What we do when we excercise our faith is to believe what God has promised and done (or provided) for us through the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. In Romans, notice that it is said, Abraham "believed God and it was reckoned (accounted) to him as righteousness". (Rom. 4:3). He placed his faith in what God had promised (Gen. 15:1,4). It is the same for us. Do we believe what God has said? I hope this helps to nswer your question:-) BradK |
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1276 | Trinity | 2 Cor 13:14 | BradK | 160613 | ||
Hi Towanda, The Trinity, though the word itself is not found in the Bible is clearly taught! C.H. Spurgeon, in his Puritan Cathecism, succinctly said this: Q. Are there more Gods than one? A. There is but one only, (Deuteronomy 6:4) the living and true God. (Jeremiah 10:10) Q. How many persons are there in the Godhead? A. There are three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one God, the same in essence, equal in power and glory. (1 John 5:7; Matthew 28:19) You are not alone in your "problem" with trying to understand the infinite God! Augustine is quoted as saying, "If we be asked to define the Trinity,we can only say. it is not this or that." We cannot fully understand the Trinity, not with our finite minds, but we must believe it if we accept the revelation of the Bible for faith. Scripture affirms through the teachings of the prophets and the apostles that there is one God; and yet it also reveals that God exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:19, 2 Cor. 13:14). In the OT, there are intimations of the tri-unity of the Godhead (Is, 6:8, 9:6; 48:15, 16: Prov. 30:1-4; and Mal. 3:1-5). Moreover, Jesus claimed the He and the Father were one and the same (John 10:30) and that he was the I AM of the OT (John 8:58) Thus one God is fully revealed in the Son by the Spirit. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1277 | What is God really telling me? | 1 Thess 5:21 | BradK | 160381 | ||
Hi smurfrenee, 1 Thess. 5:1 directs us, "But examine( prove) everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;" My first question is: How do you know it was God speaking to you? My second question is: Have you diligently sought God through prayer in this matter? Without trying to come across harsh, it sounds more like mysticism than God "speaking to you". I didn't notice any references to scripture! Do you believe God can and does speak to His children through the Word? Heb 4:12- "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1278 | God gift or talents | Rom 11:29 | BradK | 160354 | ||
Dear elhar, Rom 11:29- "for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable ." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1279 | agreed? | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 160168 | ||
Jimmy, YES!! You really need to stop with the leading questions young man. Like it or not, you're immaturity is showing through and it is not edifying. I don't know what your point is- if there is one and I'm not buying into your game. Jimmy, many of us are on the Forum to study scripture- and we take it seriously. Please take the time to read the "Terms of Use" and "About the Forum" should you wish to continue. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1280 | Esau AND Jacob?? | Heb 11:20 | BradK | 160128 | ||
Hi imforgiven, Heb 11:20 is very clear and says both were: "By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even regarding things to come." It may depend on how you read it but... look at 27:39-40: "Then Isaac his father answered and said to him, "Behold, away from the fertility of the earth shall be your dwelling, And away from the dew of heaven from above. By your sword you shall live, And your brother you shall serve; But it shall come about when you become restless, That you will break his yoke from your neck." I hope this clarifies, BradK |
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