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621 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237301 | ||
Hi, FytRobert... There is nothing in Scripture that would indicate that God is relenting from His standard of absolute holiness. Quite the contrary, the Word tells us that humanity is getting worse and worse and that God's wrath is increasing (Romans 1:18-32). That wrath is being continually revealed, but will be as nothing compared to what it will be like when He brings final judgment. The rain falls on the just and unjust alike (Matthew 5:45). In other words, all peoples enjoy the benefits of God's sovereign goodness. He provides things like food, light, air, etc. to consume. We all benefit from this blessed provision, regardless of whether we are believers or not. Indeed, all healing comes from God, for He has provided us with bodies that repair themselves and with minds that have the aptitude to learn about His creation. But do not construe that this means that we all have done something to deserve these blessings. Not at all. On the contrary, it all says more about Him than it does about humanity. God has a plan that He is carrying out. As Creator He does as He pleases. That plan will bring out the glory of God in its fulness. We understand that that is why He patiently endures man's growing sinfulness (Romans 9:19-27). So as you see people prospering, think about the goodness of God to creatures who deserve to wiped from the earth. (cf Jeremiah 12) In Him, Doc |
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622 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237303 | ||
See posts 237297 and 237301. | ||||||
623 | Is JESUS the !st church ? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237312 | ||
Hi, barah... Welcome to the forum! No, at the time of the writing of the Scriptures the North and South American continents were not known to the peoples of Bible lands. In Him, Doc |
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624 | whodidgodmakebeforeAdam | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237333 | ||
Hi, Peppy... Welcome to the forum! Would you restate your question, please? In Him, Doc |
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625 | satanismentionedhowmanytimsin bible | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237335 | ||
Hi, Peppy... If you use the "Bible Text" box to the right of the screen, you can look up specific words in Scripture. It will give you the counts and the references. In Him, Doc |
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626 | What do we need to do to be saved | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237337 | ||
Hi, Olsonsha... Welcome to the forum! Let me recommend the following website: http://www.matthiasmedia.com.au/2wtl/ In Him, Doc |
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627 | why baptize a proxy for a dead person? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237384 | ||
Duplicate question. | ||||||
628 | Should us christians feed a hungry non c | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237389 | ||
Duplicate question. | ||||||
629 | marriage covenant chapter and verse | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237412 | ||
Hi, Tone... Welcome to the forum! Please restate your question more explicitly. Luculent queries tend to yield higher quality answers. In Him, Doc |
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630 | Saint Germain teachings | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237426 | ||
Hi, Beautiful... Welcome to the forum! Scripture condemns the occult. See Deuteronomy 18:9-12. I would encourage everyone to avoid it at all costs. If you want to know what God has actually said, why not go straight to the Word of God (Hebrews 1:1-2)? In Him, Doc |
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631 | verse on making thyself sterile | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237436 | ||
Dear glocon, The expression is not a Biblical one. Maybe you are thinking of Deuteronomy 23:1 -- under the Gospel, eunuchs were released from religious disabilities. In Him, Doc |
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632 | Hello, it;s me | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237464 | ||
Hi, 2farout... You might try emailing to the address under the "About Us" tab. Maybe they can help you. In Him, Doc |
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633 | should I take a job working under a pers | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237644 | ||
Hi, JRoland... Welcome to the forum! We do not have sufficient information concerning the particulars needed to offer to you advice about personal affairs. Indeed, based on the Terms of Use, doing so would be contrary to the objectives for the forum by our gracious host. Furthermore, it would be unwise to accept the sagacity of those of us who participate in the forum. For specifics like the question you are asking, you need someone who knows you well, and knows your strengths and weaknesses in the light of Scripture; i.e, you should see your pastors or elders in the church. In Him, Doc |
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634 | homosexuality an abomination | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237664 | ||
Hi, boss... Welcome to the forum! See Leviticus 18;22; 20:13; 1 Corinthians 6:9; and 1 Timothy 1:10; to name a few. Romans 1 treats of it as well. In Him, Doc |
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635 | why do headstones face East | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237672 | ||
Hi, Caretaker... Welcome to the forum! The Bible does not specify that "headstones should face the East" (sic). It is likely that it is because that direction (Jerusalem) may be where Christ will set food again in His Return. In Judaism, my forebears did it because Jerusalem is the home of the remnants of the Temple. I wonder if in East Australia we would be buried head down? :-) In Him, Doc |
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636 | why do headstones face East | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237674 | ||
Duplicate question. | ||||||
637 | why do headstones face East | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237676 | ||
Duplicate question. | ||||||
638 | global north evil | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237831 | ||
Hi, gkssharp... Welcome to the forum! Would you be able to define more specifically who you mean by the "global north churches" (sic)? I do not find a consistent or usable definition on the Internet. If we know that more particularly, we may be able to give you a better answer. In Him, Doc |
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639 | Do we have accurate translations? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237861 | ||
Dear djewell, Welcome to the forum! Textual criticism is the science of determining which manuscript is the closest to the original. This really is a science, and is pursued by many different scholars, frequently they are not religious people at all. The work of any individual scholar is heavily critiqued by all the rest of the scholars. Consequently, a consensus arises, one that improves all the time as we discover new manuscripts. By the way, in many cases we have many thousands of manuscripts from which to choose. In addition, we have quotations from early students of the Bible in the primitive church. Translation is a similar discipline, with the same kind of thorough cross-checking. Nonetheless, it can be something of an art. Fundamental presuppositions can have an impact on the results. For example, if the purpose of the translators is to provide primarily the sense of the original language text into the target language, then certain passages may be impacted. An example of this method, called dynamic equivalence, is the New International Version. If the purpose of the translators is to provide, as much as possible, a word-for-word rendering then this will have an impact as well. An example of this approach is the New American Standard Bible. The correctness of translation is based on the understanding of the original language in its cultural and historical context – something that is always changing as discoveries are made; and an understanding of the target language – something that is always changing with modern histories and cultures. Some of the choices are a bit difficult to provide a decisive answer. Let me give some examples: 1 Samuel 24:3 makes reference to Saul going into a cave to “cover his feet.” In the Hebrew of the day that was a euphemism for defecating. So the translator must decide: Should the phrase be translated word for word (i.e., “cover his feet”), with the fear of losing the meaning of the phrase; or should it be translated as to something more literal (i.e., “move his bowels”), with the fear that the contemporary expression will draw too much attention to phrase. That isn’t an easy choice! However, you can see how the translation presuppositions might cause the translator to make one choice or the other. Another word is the Greek “hairesis” which literally means “a choice at variance.” We might very rightly use the English word “schism.” Nonetheless, the Geneva and King James translators chose the English transliteration “heresy;” also quite rightly for their time. However, here is the catch: Today our understanding of the word “heresy” is a highly Biblical one. That is because the English has gradually evolved. The meaning changed because people were studying the Bible. Hence, though the word “schism” is technically more correct, the word “heresy” more accurately reflects the Greek word used by the writers of the NT. Another couple of examples are the words baptism and bishop. I will leave it to you to look into those words to judge the translators’ choices. So, in answer to your question: No, I do not believe anyone is translating words simply to fit their own theology. I can only think of maybe four instances where that may have happened in older translations – other than the New World Translation by the Russellites. There is just too much scrutiny going on. In the end, assuming the theological perspective is based on sola scriptura, a doctrine will not stand the test of time without the authority of the full sense of the Scriptures. I hope that is helpful. In Him, Doc |
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640 | long hair on women | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 237880 | ||
Duplicate question. | ||||||
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