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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: DocTrinsograce Ordered by Verse |
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4501 | are we just too blind to see? | Heb 1:1 | DocTrinsograce | 163574 | ||
Dear Russ, God's revelation of truth is complete with the closing of the canon. These three theological camps are simply efforts to understand the issues of the law, gospel, and God's redemptive relationship with mankind. No one would be so presumptuous as to claim that any of these views is conclusively and exhaustively true. The fact of the matter is that God does provide us with conclusive and exhaustive information revelation on these things. (Please note that what God does provide is a standard of knowledge that is entirely necessary, sufficient, certain, and infallible for faith and obedience. Another way of saying this is that everything in the Bible is true, but the Bible does not contain all truth.) Consequently, I'd suggest that you just keep your mind open on the subject, and continue your study of the Word. Remember, truth is not simple, shallow, or trite; it is deep and rich. Now, it troubles me when proponents of any of these views push them way beyond the limits of their usefulness. This is particularly common in the area of apocalyptic interpretation. All those novels may earn people lots of money, but they certainly aren't sound theology! My two mites, anyway. :-) In Him, Doc "The declaration that 'our times are in the Lord's hand,' implies that the future of our history is impenetrably and mysteriously veiled from our sight. We live in a world of mysteries. They meet our eye, awaken our inquiry, and baffle our investigation at every step. Nature is a vast arcade of mysteries. Science is a mystery, truth is a mystery, religion is a mystery, our existence is a mystery, the future of our being is a mystery. And God, who alone can explain all mysteries, is the greatest mystery of all. How little do we understand of the inexplicable wonders of a wonder-working God, 'Whose thoughts are a great deep,' and 'Whose ways are past finding out.' "To God nothing is mysterious. In purpose, nothing is unfixed; in forethought, nothing is unknown; in providence, nothing is contingent. His glance pierces the future as vividly as it beholds the past. 'He knows the end, from the beginning.' All His doings are parts of a divine, eternal, and harmonious plan. He may make 'darkness His secret place; His pavilion round about Him dark waters, and thick clouds of the skies,' and to human vision His dispensations may appear gloomy, discrepant, and confused; yet is He, 'working all things after the counsel of His own will,' and 'at the brightness that is before Him, His thick clouds pass.' and all is transparent and harmonious to His eye." --Octavius Winslow (1808-1878) |
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4502 | God's Voice? | Heb 1:1 | DocTrinsograce | 170368 | ||
Hi, Dmcwoolford... God speaks most clearly and explicityly through the Scripture. This is called special revelation. Thank you! In Him, Doc |
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4503 | what is the job of a prophet | Heb 1:1 | DocTrinsograce | 177629 | ||
Hi, H and T... The prophets were the means God chose to communicate His Word to His people. In Him, Doc |
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4504 | Should the community history be consider | Heb 1:1 | DocTrinsograce | 180805 | ||
Dear Cuddle, Lockman's work -- even the creation of this Forum! -- is predicated on the belief in a doctrine known as the "Verbal Plenary Inspiration of Scripture." That phrase simply states the belief that God directed the writing of every single word in the original autographs of the Bible, using and guiding the whole aspect of the life, mind, and times of the writer. We see this idea throughout the teachings of Christ and the apostles (see Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 3:2; Jude 17; Revelation 22:18-19; etc.). Paul bases an entire theological argument (Galatians 3:16) on whether a word in Genesis was plural or not! Consequently, for proper interpretation, the grammatical aspects of any given passage is crucial. Furthermore, the history and culture in which a text was written is equally important. Each Biblical text has a meaning that is "single, definite, and fixed." That is the meaning we are after! Remember, however, that although there are no private interpretations (2 Peter 1:20), but all Scripture is given to every believer for knowledge, reproof, correction, and instruction (2 Timothy 3:16), there are many, many possible applications. Those applications are the result of applying the truth of God -- as rendered by sound interpretation -- to our present individual circumstances. I'm reminded of a quote I've cited previously on the forum, by the late Francis Schafer. "Men today do not, perhaps, burn the Bible, nor does the Roman Catholic Church any longer put it on the Index, as it once did. But men destroy it in the form of exegesis: they destroy it in the way they deal with it. They destroy it by not reading it as written in normal, literary form, by ignoring its historical-grammatical exegesis, by changing the Bible's own perspective of itself as propositional revelation in space and time, in history..." I hope this information is helpful to you in your continued study of the Word! In the mean time, let's keep in mind our dependency on the Holy Spirit to assist in this effort. We can express that dependence by frequent prayer for ourselves and our brethren in Christ as each of us pour over the treasure of the Word of God! In Him, Doc PS If you would like to read some very definitive and helpful principles right along these lines, I'd encourage you to study the statements at the following web sites: http://www.bible-researcher.com/chicago1.html http://www.bible-researcher.com/chicago2.html (particularly this one) |
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4505 | What is the meaning of "the order of..." | Heb 1:1 | DocTrinsograce | 209833 | ||
Hi, Cheri... The author of Hebrews is basing his argument on the prophetic word of King David in Psalm 110:4. An "order" is an established succession of religious rank. The contrast is between the Levitical order of Aaron, to Israel -- His chosen, called out ones (Exodus 3:10) -- and the superior, supersessional order of Christ, to the church -- His chosen, called out ones (Matthew 16:18). In Him, Doc |
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4506 | Can a congragent hear form God ? | Heb 1:1 | DocTrinsograce | 222998 | ||
Dear Elderbear, Yes, God speaks to all of His own. The Scriptures are fully sufficient, necessary, and clear for all that we need to know and believe for faith and obedience. We are blessed that God has given us so complete of a self revelation (Deuteronomy 29:29). In Him, Doc |
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4507 | Lack of communication with God for 500 y | Heb 1:1 | DocTrinsograce | 226958 | ||
Dear Stan, Welcome to the forum! The Scripture does explicitly say that it had been this long, but it was well known that God had been silent for a number of centuries. John Gill writes, "they [the OT Prophets] prophesied and declared the will of God, as they were moved and inspired by the Holy Ghost: and the apostle [the author of Hebrews] suggests, by this way of speaking, that it was a long time since God spake to this people; for prophecy had ceased ever since the times of Malachi, for the space of three hundred years; and this time past includes the whole Old Testament dispensation, from the beginning to the end of it, or of prophecy in it." In Him, Doc |
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4508 | Who wrote the Bible? | Heb 1:1 | DocTrinsograce | 234927 | ||
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4509 | where does it state that Jesus is | Heb 1:1 | DocTrinsograce | 236608 | ||
Hi, vkh... As Matt Perman put it, "A prophet is one who speaks God's word to man. Thus, Christ functions as a prophet by revealing God to us and speaking forth His word. That Christ exercised the office of prophet is evident from the fact that Moses predicted that one day God would send a prophet like himself, a prediction which is clearly about Christ (Deuteronomy 18:15-18; cf. Acts 3:19-26). Also, Jesus claimed to speak forth revelation from the Father (John 8:26-28; 12:49, 50; 14:10, 24; 15:15) and spoke of Himself as a prophet (Luke 13:33)." And quoting Wayne Grudem, "Jesus was not merely a messenger of revelation from God (like all the other prophets), but was Himself the source of revelation from God. Rather than saying, as all the Old Testament prophets did, 'Thus says the Lord,' Jesus could begin divinely authoritative teaching with the amazing statement, 'But I say unto you' (Matthew 5:22, et al.)." In Him, Doc |
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4510 | How was the Bible handed down to man? | Heb 1:1 | DocTrinsograce | 239183 | ||
Hi, mylah007... Welcome to the forum! Here is something that might prove helpful: http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/warfield/warfield_divineorigin.html In Him, Doc |
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4511 | How did the Bible begin? | Heb 1:1 | DocTrinsograce | 239187 | ||
"God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world." (Hebrews 1:1-2 NASB) |
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4512 | Dear friend | Heb 1:2 | DocTrinsograce | 161453 | ||
Dear Devon, Thank you for your interest in my particular beliefs. As much as possible I make them compliant with the Scriptures. That's an ongoing effort! :-) I take the five Solas very seriously. Generally, a prophet was a mouthpiece of God. They were an intermediary between God and man. Old Testament prophets spoke for God, in God's name, and carried His message to others. The authenticity of a prophet -- and there were far more false prophets than true prophets! -- is judged by their fruits (Matthew 7) and by whether his predictions come true (Deuteronomy 18:21-22). The author of Hebrews tells us, "God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, Whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by Whom also He made the worlds." (Hebrews 1:1-2) Consequently, God has provided a superior communication to us through the life of the Lord Jesus Christ. In addition, as the old divines put it, "for the better preserving and propagating of the truth, and for the more sure establishment and comfort of the church against the corruption of the flesh, and the malice of Satan, and of the world, to commit the same [the revelation to the church of God about Himself] wholly unto writing; which maketh the Holy Scriptures to be most necessary, those former ways of God's revealing His will unto His people being now ceased." (LBCF 1689, chapter 1, paragraph 1). Therefore, when a person speaks the Word of God, he is operating with the same authority of the old prophets. In that respect, prophecy is still extant. I find that that also is in keeping with Paul's admonitions to the church in 1 Corinthians 14. (See my other comments to that effect elsewhere. Look particularly at the doctrines of the authority, necessity, sufficiency, and clarity of the Scriptures. In my opinion, if someone should rise up in the church claiming to be a prophet, the Scriptural measures of authenticity and the ultimate judge of the Scriptures (see LBCF 1689, chapter 1, paragraph 10) should be applied. If the "prophet" is found wanting and the church fails to exercise discipline, there is danger that they will have become a "synagogue of Satan" instead of the body of Christ. Thank you, again, for your interest. In Him, Doc |
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4513 | HOW MANY WORLDS ARE THERE? | Heb 1:2 | DocTrinsograce | 195570 | ||
Hi, Mara... Welcome to the forum! We sure hate to answer homework questions. We get a lot of them! Might I suggest that you learn to use a good commentary? I'll give you a hint, though. The answer is in Colossians 1:16. In Him, Doc |
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4514 | Elaborate on last days timeframe | Heb 1:2 | DocTrinsograce | 213306 | ||
Started: At the first advent. Ends: At the second advent. |
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4515 | what's glory how do we glorify God | Heb 1:3 | DocTrinsograce | 177506 | ||
Hi, H and T... God's glory is the brightness that surrounds God's revelation of Himself. We bring Him glory through worship, obedience, and drawing the attention of others to His attributes. In Him, Doc |
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4516 | What does begotten mean on this verse? | Heb 1:5 | DocTrinsograce | 229078 | ||
Hi, Julia... The phrase "only begotten" is the Greek word "monogenace." It means literally "sole child." However, I have seen the word translated as "utterly unique." Certainly Christ is utterly unique in His origin, since He proceeds from God, having no origin at all, unlike anything else in the universe. Of course, when you remove the prefix mono, this is a more normal use of the word "offspring." See, for example (1 John 5:1). The redeemed are the begotten of God. The following is from the old baptist divines, but it corresponds well with orthodox Christian belief since the earliest days of the church: "In this divine and infinite Being there are three subsistences, the Father, the Word or Son, and Holy Spirit (1 John 5:7; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14), of one substance, power, and eternity, each having the whole divine essence, yet the essence undivided (Exodus 3:14; John 14:11; 1 Corinthians 8:6): the Father is of none, neither begotten nor proceeding; the Son is eternally begotten of the Father(John 1;14, 18); the Holy Spirit proceeding from the Father and the Son (John 15:26; Galatians 4:6); all infinite, without beginning, therefore but one God, who is not to be divided in nature and being, but distinguished by several peculiar relative properties and personal relations; which doctrine of the Trinity is the foundation of all our communion with God, and comfortable dependence on Him." --1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith (chapter 2, paragraph 3) As you know from your own experience, this is a critical doctrinal issue. In Him, Doc |
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4517 | Angels? | Heb 1:13 | DocTrinsograce | 192618 | ||
Hi, CE... Welcome to the forum! The subject you are asking about is known in theology as angelogy. One of the problems we face today is that angels have a place in human folklore. Most of the time the world gets completely mixed up about angels. Hence the silly pictures of babies with wings, female angels, etc. etc. Unfortunately, just because you hear it come out of a pulpit, doesn't mean that it is sound. Angels are servants of God of which there are possibly several species. They do, indeed, enter the presence of God (Isiah 6:1-7). Angels also minister to the elect in various ways (Hebrews 1:13). They are curious about God's work (1 Peter 1:12), and by implication they can learn (cf Ephesians 3:20). They are presumably subordinate creations to humans. One passage even says that believers will one day judge the angels (1 Corinthians 6:3), although we shouldn't see that as judgment for sin. Does that help? In Him, Doc |
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4518 | angels | Heb 2:9 | DocTrinsograce | 222334 | ||
Hi, wejlly... This is a reference to what theologians call the humiliation of Christ (John 1:14; Philippians 2:5-8). The author of Hebrews is citing the fulfillment of Psalm 8. Through faith we are able to see this miracle of the incarnation and the fulfillment of His purpose. In Him, Doc |
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4519 | Why is Moses being *compared* to Jesus? | Heb 3:2 | DocTrinsograce | 233536 | ||
Hi, RWC... Think of Moses in the way that the readers/hearers of the book thought of him -- the giver of the Law. In Jewish thinking, no prophet was greater. What does the author of Hebrews say about Moses? What does he say relative to the comparison between Jesus and Moses? How is Moses' faithfulness over the house of the chosen of Israel a metaphor of Jesus' faithfulness over the house of the chosen of God? In Him, Doc |
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4520 | Importance of close Christian fellowship | Heb 3:12 | DocTrinsograce | 177360 | ||
Dear beckishah, Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called "today," that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. For we share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end. As it is said, "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion." (Hebrews 3:12-15 ESV) An "evil, unbelieving heart" results from hardening "by the deceitfulness of sin" causing us to "fall away" from God. The writer of Hebrews in this passage assures us that the remedy for such a thing is daily exhortation of the brethren. To do otherwise is placing faith in our selves, repudiating the clear dictates of the Word. In Him, Doc |
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