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4521 | Why did God make the emotion fear | Heb 4:1 | DocTrinsograce | 154874 | ||
Dear Colin, Fear serves a number of valuable purposes: 1. Fear signals that we are in danger, thus prompting vigilance and caution. 2. It stimulates us to work and strive. (Heb 11:7, 1 Peter 2:18) 3. When coupled with our understanding of God, is: o The beginning of wisdom (Pro 1:7) o Humility (Pro 3:7) o Confidence and courage (Pro 14:26) o Fountain of Life (Pro 14:27) As Americans, the fear of tyranny has kept us free, for example. You are thinking of fear only in a negative way. You are thinking of the bondage of fear. I suggest you try to picture a person with the absence of fear. It isn't a pretty picture. Also, do a study of the word from Scripture. You will find that it is a great gift after all. In Him, Doc |
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4522 | church on sunday | Heb 4:4 | DocTrinsograce | 168081 | ||
Dear p2usa, There is no explicit command to have church on Sunday. However, this has been the traditional day of gathering by the church since the first century. God finished His work of creation on the seventh day of the week. Christ finished His work of atonement on the first day of the week. (You can see this discussion in Hebrews chapter 4.) In Him, Doc |
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4523 | Whaen are we to worship | Heb 4:4 | DocTrinsograce | 238922 | ||
Hi, Betty... Welcome to the forum! In the Old Covenant, believers set aside the seventh day of the week, in commemoration of the finished work of God in creation. In the New Covenant, believers set aside the first day of the week, in commemoration of the finished work of Christ in redemption. In Him, Doc |
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4524 | What day is the Sabbath? | Heb 4:9 | DocTrinsograce | 172946 | ||
Dear Jweaver, I'd encourage you, as well, to look to the archive rather than raise this overly debated topic anew. You are welcome to look at Post #130569 if you would like an explanation of why the majority of Christians observe a Sunday Sabbath. In Him, Doc |
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4525 | Sunday... Day of the Lord | Heb 4:10 | DocTrinsograce | 220218 | ||
Hi, 561joshua01... It was established as a memorial of Christ's completed work. This has been much discussed on the forum. Debating it tends to draw out the Pharisee in everyone, most particularly the Sanitarians. Use the search function and you'll read just about everything that can be said on the topic. In Him, Doc |
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4526 | Was Jesus sinless? Did He ever sin? | Heb 4:15 | DocTrinsograce | 147683 | ||
Hi, Sinner... Yes, that is correct. Furthermore, He was born of a virgin, so He was not of the seed of Adam and, therefore, did not bear the Adamic nature. In Him, Doc |
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4527 | Did Jesus experence real temptation? | Heb 4:15 | DocTrinsograce | 164388 | ||
Dear Brazos, Scripture says He was tempted just like us. I'd venture to suppose that His temptation was worse, however, since you and I would never experience the full brunt of such temptation... we'd give in long before it reached its full force. In Him, Doc |
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4528 | Jesus: I am no different than you (?) | Heb 5:2 | DocTrinsograce | 179158 | ||
Dear DrJ, Christ is, actually, quite different than are we. For He is God, the Second Person of the Trinity. However, you may be thinking of this verse. In His humanity, He shared in our experience, yet without sin. In Him, Doc |
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4529 | Discerning Christians? | Heb 5:14 | DocTrinsograce | 146882 | ||
Dear Lissa, I have heard the teaching of a gift of "discerning of spirits" based on the passage in 1 Corinthians 12:10. They go on to tie this to 1 John 4:1. I've been told that this is a spiritual gift by which the heart of men can be judged. I don't want to contend over such an interpretation. First, because I'm not entirely certain myself that this is not actually the case (though I am certainly not entirely persuaded). Second, because I don't want to cause offense with my more Pentecostal brethren. All of that written, I do believe that we often overlook some of the more "mundane" ways in which we grow and operate as believers. I think this is one of those areas. Hebrews is specifically about the warning to not fall away from the truth (Heb 6:6) nor to slacken the effort to press forward (Heb 6:12). The author of the book in making the statement in 5:14 calls his audience "dull of hearing" (v11). Presumably those who were slothful (v6:12) had stopped learning. While they should have understood things well enough to be teachers of others they themselves still needed teaching (verse 12). The author of Hebrews goes on with his explanation of the superiority of Christ, and the danger of taking all of these things lightly. In chapter 11 he harkens back to those who have esteemed the things of this world as far less valuable than the things of the next. In chapter 12 we are told to live our lives the same way. Laying aside the love the world, eschewing sin, and persevering (v12:1), just as Christ had done (v2). So, the long and short of it is this: if we fail to love God above all else, dabble in sin, or slacken our resolve, we, too, will be dull of hearing. Instead, we should be fervently seeking to know God better, to pursue holiness, and to press onward. In mathematics it is of no value to teach a student the next lesson if they have not learned the last. In fact, it can even be detrimental. In the same way, God will instruct us in the truth as we seek to apply what He has taught us thus far. As we learn the Word and we learn more about Him, we will be able to judge rightly the things around us. When I became a Christian I stole my first Bible. It may amaze you all, but I didn't think anything of doing such a thing. Why? Because I was ignorant. I knew that I needed to study the Word, so I used my old methods to obtain a copy for my own study. I didn't find out later that God forbade stealing! But, as my understanding grew, my life changed. The internal realities were manifested in external behaviors. Well, that's my 2 cents on the topic. Sorry for meandering all over the map to get there. :-) In Him, Doc |
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4530 | What happens to the milk? | Heb 5:14 | DocTrinsograce | 155911 | ||
Hi, Humbled... It is a metaphor: "Milk" is basic instruction and "meat" is advanced instruction. Consequently your first question is kind of like "What happens to the Algebra?" People are ready for the advanced instruction when they have learned and proven their knowledge of the basic instruction. For example, if you don't know Algebra, it is useless to go on to Calculus. The writer of Hebrews is encouraging his readers to live out what they have learned. It is abnormal for a five-year-old to still only be living on milk. With maturity comes the ability to absorb food that is indigestible to a baby. In Him, Doc |
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4531 | WHO is Hebrews 6:4-11 refering to? | Heb 6:4 | DocTrinsograce | 144096 | ||
Hi, Quili... Welcome to the forum! I would differ with Emmaus on this interpretation. Instead, these persons are probably baptized (per the use of the word "inluminati" for baptism by church fathers like Justin Martyr and Clemens Alexandrinus) yet unsaved. Perhaps they are similar to those Paul speaks of in Romans 9:32, they have sought salvation through works, rather than faith. Or perhaps they are those whose faith is through the wisdom of man, and not of God (1 Cor 2:5). They can probably articulate the gospel and the benefits of salvation. However, they are not redeemed. Sometimes people reform their lives when they hear the gospel, but they do not respond in saving faith. In Him, Doc |
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4532 | Once saved always saved is this true? | Heb 6:4 | DocTrinsograce | 152570 | ||
Hi, Soldier... The problem with that phrase is that it is misleading. There are many that think they are saved, but they are not. Perseverance to the end is an evidence of a person's salvation and a gracious gift of God. This Scriptural doctrine is based in: 1. The immutability of God's decrees (Jeremiah 31:3; Matthew 24:22-24; Acts 13:48; Romans 8:30) 2. The clear provisions of the covenant of grace (Jeremiah 32:40; John 10:29; 17:2-6) 3. The efficacious atonement and intercession of Christ (Isaiah 53:6, 11; Matthew 20:28; 1 Peter 2:24; John 11:42; 17:11, 15, 20; Romans 8:34) 4. The indwelling of the Holy Ghost (John 14:16; 2 Cor 1:21, 22; 5:5; Ephesians 1:14; 1 John 3:9) In addition, you might want to read the following papers by several modern scholars: http://www.desiringgod.org/library/sermons/88/042488.html -- John Piper http://www.tms.edu/tmsj/tmsj4a.pdf -- John MacArthur, Jr. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/9170/SPROUL8.HTM -- R. C. Sproul Here are some scripture passages that ought to help you. I've also included a few quotes by some famous Bible scholars. And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. (John 10:28-29) For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. (Romans 11:29) Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: (Philippians 1:6) Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:5) "When God calls a sinner, He does not repent of it. God does not, as many friends do, love one day and hate another; or as princes, who make their subjects favorites and afterwards throw them into prison. This is the blessedness of a saint; his condition admits of no altercation. God’s call is founded upon His decree, and His decree is immutable. Acts of grace cannot be reversed. God blots out His people’s sins, but not their names." --Thomas Watson "Though Christians be not kept altogether from falling, yet they are kept from falling altogether." --William Secker In Him, Doc PS I can't help but include one more quote. I love the way the old divines put things! "Those whom God hath accepted in the beloved, effectually called and sanctified by his Spirit, and given the precious faith of his elect unto, can neither totally nor finally fall from the state of grace, but shall certainly persevere therein to the end, and be eternally saved, seeing the gifts and callings of God are without repentance, whence he still begets and nourisheth in them faith, repentance, love, joy, hope, and all the graces of the Spirit unto immortality; and though many storms and floods arise and beat against them, yet they shall never be able to take them off that foundation and rock which by faith they are fastened upon; notwithstanding, through unbelief and the temptations of Satan, the sensible sight of the light and love of God may for a time be clouded and obscured from them, yet he is still the same, and they shall be sure to be kept by the power of God unto salvation, where they shall enjoy their purchased possession, they being engraven upon the palm of his hands, and their names having been written in the book of life from all eternity. (John 10:28, 29; Philippians 1:6; 2 Timothy 2:19; 1 John 2:19; Psalms 89:31, 32; 1 Corinthians 11:32; Malachi 3:6) "This perseverance of the saints depends not upon their own free will, but upon the immutability of the decree of election, flowing from the free and unchangeable love of God the Father, upon the efficacy of the merit and intercession of Jesus Christ and union with him, the oath of God, the abiding of his Spirit, and the seed of God within them, and the nature of the covenant of grace; from all which ariseth also the certainty and infallibility thereof. (Romans 8:30 Romans 9:11, 16; Romans 5:9, 10; John 14:19; Hebrews 6:17, 18; 1 John 3:9; Jeremiah 32:40) "And though they may, through the temptation of Satan and of the world, the prevalency of corruption remaining in them, and the neglect of means of their preservation, fall into grievous sins, and for a time continue therein, whereby they incur God's displeasure and grieve his Holy Spirit, come to have their graces and comforts impaired, have their hearts hardened, and their consciences wounded, hurt and scandalize others, and bring temporal judgments upon themselves, yet shall they renew their repentance and be preserved through faith in Christ Jesus to the end. (Matthew 26:70, 72, 74; Isaiah 64:5, 9; Ephesians 4:30; Psalms 51:10, 12; Psalms 32:3, 4; 2 Samuel 12:14; Luke 22:32, 61, 62)" --BCF, chapter 17 |
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4533 | can you explain hebrews 6; 6 | Heb 6:6 | DocTrinsograce | 168745 | ||
Hi, Johnny... The book of Hebrews is an admonition to persevere. People fall away in error (disobedience) or they "grow weary with well doing." As reference see Christ's parable of the sower in Matthew 13. Hebrews six is talking about the seed sown among rocky ground (Matthew 13:20-21). This kind of person has the appearance of being saved -- to our earthly eyes, at least -- but their falling away demonstrates that they were not regenerate. I suspect the writer is also affirming the fact that the people who've done this rarely come to full submission to the Lord in obedience to the gospel. In Him, Doc |
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4534 | Un-repented Sin | Heb 6:6 | DocTrinsograce | 217504 | ||
Hi, Vintage... Repentance does not merit our forgiveness -- it is a gift of grace (Acts 11:18; 2 Timothy 2:25), not something earned (Romans 4:4). Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness (Hebrews 9:22b; Romans 6:23a; Ephesians 1:7). God will never excuse the guilty (Exodus 34:7). Christ alone is the propitiation -- the atoning sacrifice -- of our sins (Romans 3:25-26; 1 John 4:10) once and for all (1 Peter 3:18; Revelation 1:5). Your leading question, uses this passage to propound a teaching common to Campbellites. You might review some of the exegetical principles in thread #156916. In particular, there is a summary of "Common (Cult) Mistakes in Biblical Interpretation" in post #158836. See 2 Peter 3:15-18. In Him, Doc |
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4535 | What are the things? | Heb 6:9 | DocTrinsograce | 159962 | ||
Hi, Momma... Context is everything. The author of the epistle was discussing those that fall away. He is affirming and encouraging the readers of the epistle that they have the kind of faith that perseveres unto salvation, rather than the kind of faith that has no root (Mark 4:17). This is the point of the epistle, to encourage the recipients to press on in their sanctification. In Him, Doc |
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4536 | Why little on the importance of Hope? | Heb 6:12 | DocTrinsograce | 196949 | ||
Dear afd, Welcome to the forum! In the didactic writings of the New Testament, there are forty references to the word hope (Greek elpis) as a noun (Romans 4:18; 5:2, 4, 5; 8:20, 24; 12:12; 15:4, 13; 1 Corinthians 9:10; 13:13; 2 Corinthians 1:7; 3:12; 10:15; Galatians 5:5; Ephesians 1:18; 2:12; 4:4; Philippians 1:20; Colossians 1:5, 23, 27; 1 Thessalonians 1:3; 2:19; 4:13; 5:8; 2 Thessalonians 2:16; 1 Timothy 1:1; Titus 1:2; 2:13; 3:7; Hebrews 3:6; 6:11, 18; 7:19; 10:23; 1 Peter 1:3m 21; 3:15; and 1 John 3:3), and twenty-four references to it (Greek elpizo) as a verb (Romans 8:24, 25; 15:12, 24; 1 Corinthians 13:7; 15:19; 16:7; 2 Corinthians 1:10, 13; 5:11; 8:5; 13:6; Philippians 2:19, 23; 1 Timothy 3:14; 4:10; 5:5; 6:17; Philemon 1:22; Hebrews 11:1; 1 Peter 1:13; 3:5; 2 John 1:12; and 3 John 1:14). The Biblical meaning of hope differs quite a bit from the way we typically use it in English. The Modern Language Association defines hope as a "feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best." In the Bible, hope is much more than a feeling! It certainly is not a matter of wishful thinking. Nor is hope rooted in something as insubstantial as optimism. Biblical hope is a certain and confident expectation. (I scarce know how to summarize it well, as space here is so small.) It has a foundation, an object, and an author. Hope is living, patient, and purifying. It is an anchor in difficult times. It is shield for our mind and an encouragement for our hearts. It banishes fear, imbues us with strength, and brings forth joy. No, ma'am, hope is very important. It extends from our salvation through to our ultimate glorification, intertwining our every doctrine, and making certain every promise of God. Indeed, hope is springs from the gospel, for everything else is hopelessness compounded. In Him, Doc |
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4537 | who is Melchizedek parents? | Heb 7:3 | DocTrinsograce | 160088 | ||
Hi, True... The writer of Hebrews expands a little bit on Melchizedek, stating that he was a type of Christ. In the verse cited above, the writer affirms that in his own day the lineage of Melchizedek was unknown. There is no reason to believe that he was not simply another human being. In Him, Doc |
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4538 | Priest had no father or mother | Heb 7:3 | DocTrinsograce | 194314 | ||
Dear Grace, You are thinking of Melchisedec. The above verse is not to be interpreted that Melchisedec actually had no parents. The writer of Hebrews is simply saying that there is no genealogical record of the man. All Jewish priests had precise records of their parentage back to Levi. In Him, Doc |
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4539 | people who have never heard the Gospel ? | Heb 7:25 | DocTrinsograce | 149950 | ||
Dear Gina, When God effectually calls a person to salvation that person will be made regenerate and exhibit the gifts of faith and repentance. Faith and repentance are twin components of conversion. In order to have faith one must have a certain amount of minimal knowledge. One must recognize that Christ can provide what they need in order to escape sin and its consequences. The Scriptures do not exhaustively quantify this knowledge. Christ, alone, does the saving, by a faith that is alone thorugh grace that is alone. In Him, Doc |
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4540 | GOD gives Jesus the power to save? | Heb 7:25 | DocTrinsograce | 151502 | ||
Hi, Noveta... Each Member of the Trinity has specific works to perform in redemption. Although they are One, Their actions are distinct. Since the Bible makes these distinctions, then we must do the same, even when we do not clearly understand why. Note the actions of God the Father in election and glorification, for example. Christ is said to redeem and offer atonement. The Holy Spirit quickens, seals, comforts, and instructs. Sometimes the Scripture names multiple Members of the Triune God with the same attributes; savior, for example. However, again, I emphasize... if the Scripture deliberately makes distinctions than we would be an error to gloss over those distinctions, since we believe that every word of Scripture is intentional. In Him, Doc I could dig the specific verses out for above, but I'll leave that to you or others -- please excuse my pain-induced laziness, ma'am! |
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