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241 | ... | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 200849 | ||
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242 | MY SON'S WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCE | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 200887 | ||
Dear Sandra, God bless you as you make these difficult decisions. Keep in mind that God has decreed specific forces in this universe in order to accomplish His will, even with the lost. For example, hunger impels us to work. It is God's intention that people are to be workers. Hunger is one of the ways God causes people to be what He intends them to be. If we feed a lazy person, we are impeding that pressure (2 Thessalonians 3:10). Consequently, we are actually standing between God and the lazy person, getting in God's way. Scary! Persevere, ma'am... it all takes time, but God always finishes what He begins (Hebrews 12:2). As people read these posts, I know that many prayers will be offered up on your behalf. In Him, Doc |
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243 | Trials | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 200889 | ||
Dear Sandra, You can't make anyone change. We can't even make ourselves change! God can do that, though. And we can get out of the way as He works with others. In Him, Doc |
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244 | Hebrew and Greek Old Testament | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 200925 | ||
Hi, JRM... Translation is never easy, particularly as you move from a visceral and inexact language like Hebrew to a much more structured and precise language like Greek. Look at the challenges we have going the other direction into English -- a language much more similar to Hebrew than Greek. Although you may not have intended your question to be entirely of a subjective nature, it is, at least, subjective sounding. At any rate, I'd deem it unlikely to have a perfectly objective answer. Therefore, I will render a subjective answer: This treatment of the Septuagint in the Kerygma along with the unlikely set of events that led to the Septuagint itself, are a clear indication of God's providential care for His Word. It only makes sense, after all, given the clearly Biblical doctrine of sola Scriptura. In Him, Doc |
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245 | explain psa 8:5 God/Angels.Heavenly bein | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 200942 | ||
Hi, Dumi... Welcome to the forum! Sometimes proper translation is based on context. This is common for a number words. In Him, Doc |
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246 | Are there layers in heaven? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 201181 | ||
Hi, myGOD is true... Welcome to the forum! The "seven levels of heaven" is a notion popularized by Dante Alighieri in the 14th century. I think the idea originated in the Roman Catholic Church of the time. The Bible does not speak of levels in heaven. Some people will cite 2 Corinthians 12:2 where Paul mentions the "third heaven." However, that is a misunderstanding of common idioms of his day. (The first heaven was what they called the atmosphere, the second heaven was what they called the area containing the stars and planets, and the third heaven was the invisible dwelling of God. In Him, Doc |
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247 | what does free will mean? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 201185 | ||
Dear emie, Welcome to the forum! The will is the activity of the human mind in making choices. "Free will" is the idea that the mind, in choosing, is not obligated or bound to make one choice or another. There are three common views held in Christendom today: Pelagianism -- This view asserts that pleasing God is possible by anyone if they are taught the difference between right and wrong. The view holds that sin is a matter of ignorance. Therefore, men are in need of a teacher. Semi-Pelagianism -- This view asserts that pleasing God is possible by anyone whose will has been restored. The view holds that sin is simply a moral illness. Therefore, men are in need of a doctor. Augustinianism -- This view asserts that men are incapable of pleasing God until they are spiritually reborn. The view holds that sin brought spiritual death to mankind. Therefore, man is in need of the divine miracle of rebirth -- something only God can do. Of the three views, only the third one holds up to full Biblical scrutiny. Scripture clearly teaches that Man is accountable to God (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Romans 14:12). Adam and Eve -- the parents of humanity -- were created as morally responsible people. They were created without sin (Ecclesiastes 7:29), but they fell from this state by disobeying God (Genesis 3). Since Adam is the father of mankind, his sin effected the whole human race (Romans 5:12-19). Ever since Man has been flawed by sin. Every human being (except Jesus Christ because He was born of a virgin) has inherited original sin (Psalms 51:5, Romans 3). Man is born in sin with an evil and wicked nature (Matthew 7:11, Ephesians 2:3). Men even shares the same evil nature as Satan (John 8:44). Man sins by choice and by the motivation of his very nature. Sin fills every aspect of his being from head to toe (Isaiah 1:5-6). His heart and mind is filled with it (Ecclesiastes 9:3, Ephesians 4:17-19, Titus 1:15, 1 Timothy 3:8, 6:5). "The heart is more deceitful than anything else, and desperately wicked" (Jeremiah 17:9). There remains no good in man (Romans 7:18). Man is basically evil, not good. His heart is as hard as stone (Ezekiel 11:19, Jeremiah 23:29). Man imagines that he is only sick, but the Bible says he is dead (Ephesians 2:1, Colossians 2:13). Man feels he is, at worst, near-sighted, but Scripture says he is blind (2 Corinthians 3:14). Man shrugs off his vices as minor, but the Word says he is a slave (John 8:44, Ephesians 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:26). Because of this utter sinfulness of human nature, Man lacks the moral ability to change his nature (Jeremiah 13:23). He can't stop sinning or even want to stop sinning (2 Peter 2:14). Everything he does has a sinful motive behind it, even when his actions outwardly appear good (Genesis 6:5). Man is unable to obey God (Matthew 7:18, Romans 8:7-8). He never seeks God (Romans 3:11). He is unwilling and unable to come to God for help (John 3:19-20, John 5:40, John 6:44, 65). It would be an utterly hopeless situation if it were left up to man. With men it is impossible, but with God all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). It was for this very purpose that God sent His Son. He didn't send Christ in the hopes that some would believe. He sent Christ in order to secure the redemption of His own (John 10:26-27). Praise God that He didn't leave it in our hands. If He had, none would be saved. In Him, Doc |
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248 | could raised from the dead be spiritual | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 201246 | ||
Hi, holyours... That would depend on the passage in question, ma'am. Sound exegesis would preclude our making that kind of generalization. In Him, Doc |
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249 | Help for discouraged parents? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 201370 | ||
Dear justme, This is a study Bible forum. You are giving tacit support to a worldly notion. At the roots of the doctrine of sola Scriptura is the idea of the Bible's sufficiency. You've implied that people can have a "very good knowledge of Scripture" and still be inadequately equipped. Furthermore, a notion of reverse chronological chauvinism even should be carefully avoided by those who wish to rightly present the Truth. Nevertheless... http://www.cloverepc.org/lessons.htm In Him, Doc |
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250 | Just passing along a praise and thank yo | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 201382 | ||
Praying and continuing to pray. | ||||||
251 | Heavens | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 201408 | ||
Hi, Conqueror... The Bible doesn't teach a concept of levels or layers of heaven and hell. This is a frequent question on the forum. The "seven levels of heaven" etc. is a notion popularized by Dante Alighieri in the 14th century. I think the idea originated in the Roman Catholic Church of the time. The Bible does not speak of levels in heaven. Some people will cite 2 Corinthians 12:2 where Paul mentions the "third heaven." However, that is a misunderstanding of common idioms of his day. (The first heaven was what they called the atmosphere, the second heaven was what they called the area containing the stars and planets, and the third heaven was the invisible dwelling of God. In Him, Doc |
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252 | What is meant by Matthew 23:31-39 | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 201487 | ||
Hi, Camilla... Welcome to the forum! That's a pretty broad question! Consequently, it deserves a broad answer. All things exist to bring God glory. From the foundational decrees of God before creation on through eternity, everything WILL bring Him glory. Redemptive history is the ultimate manifestation of God's glory. In Him, Doc |
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253 | what does Luke 9:23 mean | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 201610 | ||
Hi, Ekremet... Welcome to the forum! If you type a verse reference in the "Questions/Notes on Verse" you will be shown any discussion on that particular passage. Many verses -- including Luke 9:23 -- have already been explained. In Him, Doc |
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254 | should ministers have sex before preachi | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 201749 | ||
Hi, eton103... Welcome to the forum! You asked, "Should ministers have sex before preaching?" Only with their wives. In Him, Doc |
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255 | Who are the Sons of God in Genesis 6? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 201793 | ||
Hi, Estabon... This has been discussed extensively on the forum. If you look at the references in question you'll find just about every conceivable and not so conceivable point that anyone has to make on the question. In Him, Doc |
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256 | Why did Sarah laugh about having a baby? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 201909 | ||
Hi, Reggieseth... Welcome to the forum! Find a married lady in her 90's. Then ask her what she'd say to the doctors if they told her she was pregnant. Ask her why she's laughing. In Him, Doc |
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257 | Predistination and God | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 202000 | ||
Ma'am, Would you mind if I answered in a couple of days? I'm super buried with schoolwork. :-( In Him, Doc |
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258 | Cornelius? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 202164 | ||
Dear Tom, There is an unwritten convention on the forum to use the "Question" button only when addressing the forum as a whole. Follow-up questions and comments addressed to individuals should use the "Note" button. The individual being addressing will receive automatic notification. This practice keeps the home page clear. In Him, Doc |
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259 | bible verses relating to being single | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 202205 | ||
Dear cellengrace, Welcome to the forum! The following article will be of use to you. Indeed, the website will be helpful to you. http://www.cbmw.org/Journal/Vol-5-No-2/The-Holy-Vocation-of-Singleness In Him, Doc |
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260 | trying to comprehend the bible better | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 202312 | ||
Hi, Maida... Welcome to the forum! Enter in the search box 195945. For a lot of other Scriptures dealing with the nature of Scripture: http://www.creeds.net/baptists/1689/kerkham/1689.htm Click on "Chapter 1: The Holy Scriptures" In Him, Doc |
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