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1561 | What is the longest book of the Bible | Psalm | Hank | 70005 | ||
The Book of Psalms is the largest and perhaps the most widely used book in the Bible. It contains 150 Psalms or Songs, of which Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, and Psalm 117 is the shortest and also has the distinction of being the middle chapter of the Bible. --Hank | ||||||
1562 | How do I make sense of the context? | Acts 8:13 | Hank | 69784 | ||
Dear David: Please see my most recent post to Tim, ID #69783. And I -- personally I -- don't have a "position" on the issue of the eternal security of the believer, the perseverance of the saints. But the Bible does! That's what we're exploring on this thread, and I cited the references to give vent to the various views that are held on the apostate question of Hebrews 10. One of the references I posted offered three different and conflicting views. Now, when three views of a scriptural passage are promulgated, two things are possible: [1] That all of them are incorrect. [2] That if one is correct, the other two are incorrect. And as a corollary to these points, I would add that when an isolated passage of Scripture is interpreted in such a manner that the interpretation comes in conflict with a large number of other, perhaps clearer, passages of Scripture, then the interpretation is in error. Thus, David, in this instance, to interpret these verses in Hebrew 10 as a proof text that the doctrine of the eternal security of the believer is erroneous, is to misinterpret it, because there are numerous other passages that clearly teach otherwise. Many of these passages I have cited in two other posts in this thread. I trust I've helped to answer your question and speak to your concerns, David. If not, you know how to find me :-). God bless you, too, David. I love your name. It was the name of my son who died some years ago in an automobile accident. --Hank | ||||||
1563 | What does "perish" mean? | Acts 8:13 | Hank | 69479 | ||
cwade, in compliance with your request, herewith is my answer to your question about Simon the practitioner of magic, quackery, and various kinds of sorcery. Reading the entire passage, from Acts 8:4-25, gives just cause to ask, "Was Simon really saved?" Yes, the record says he believed, but as events unfold it would appear more than likely that Simon's belief was merely intellectual assent to the claims of Christ that the apostles were teaching. He may himself have made messianic claims (v.9,10). And, yes, he was baptized along with others, but baptism does not save and is not necessarily indicative of a profound, salvific experience of faith in the Person and work of the risen Lord. Simon believed (v.13), but Peter's denunciation (vv.20-23) indicates that Simon's faith was not unto salvation. (See James 2:14-20) Simon thought he could buy the gift of God (v.20). When Peter urged him to repent, Simon replied "Pray for me yourselves, so that nothing of what you have said may come upon me." (v.24) This is tantamount to saying, "Pray for me that I may escape punishment." Obviously, Simon was still thinking in terms dictated by his trade, i.e., of dependence upon magical powers to save him rather than repentence of heart. The indictment Peter applied to Simon as exemplified in the phrases "gall of bitterness" and "bondage of iniquity" are not terms Peter would have used to describe the status of a newly regenerated believer. Terms of this stripe more nearly fit the condition of an apostate or an idolater. (See Deut. 29:18). --Hank | ||||||
1564 | genesis1:12seedreproduceafteritskind? | Gen 1:12 | Hank | 69301 | ||
So it says, so it teaches. --Hank | ||||||
1565 | 1peter3:21baptismdoesnotsaveus? | 1 Pet 3:21 | Hank | 69294 | ||
Here is what 1 Peter 3:21, New American Standard Bible, says: "Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you -- not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience -- through the resurrection of Jesus Christ." --Hank | ||||||
1566 | protestant and catholic in bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 69290 | ||
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1567 | founder of n.t. church? | Eph 2:20 | Hank | 69285 | ||
Jesus Christ. See Ephesians 2:20, Matthew 16:18. --Hank | ||||||
1568 | How do I understand Revelations? | Revelation | Hank | 69282 | ||
1Dove: For starters -- and please pardon my playing the pedant -- let's get our term right: it's Revelation, singular, and it is not the Revelation of John but the Revelation of Jesus Christ to John. It is a book that promises a blessing to the reader [Rev. 1:3]..... So how does one approach this book? In prayer, of course, as with any other portion of Scripture. But I should think one would be ill advised, having no real knowledge of the Revelation, to open to it in a difficult translation such as the King James and merely begin to read without any additional study aids. I would choose a good modern translation, such as the NASB or ESV (English Standard Version) and read through the book several times. Then I would take it in small doses, a paragraph or so at a time, and study it more minutely, using various study aids and references, among which I could recommend the NASB Study Bible notes, MacArthur, Ryrie, and the Believer's Study Bible and the King James Study Bible (both published by Nelson).... And, finally, I would avoid like the plague any sensational commentaries that would have you to believe that whoever the world-class bad guy happens to be at the moment is probably the anti-christ or that the tragic events of September 11 last year are specifically described in this Apocalypse. Chances are good that you will not arrive at a complete knowledge and understanding by the method I've outlined or by any other method, but the chances are excellent that you will have learned a great deal by your prayerful study, and that you will feel your time has been well spent. --Hank | ||||||
1569 | Are christians sinners or not? | Rom 3:23 | Hank | 69260 | ||
One of the clearest expositions of your question is set out by the apostle John (see the first two chapters of his first letter). His argument: "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and the word is not in us. My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propititation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world." [1 John 1:8-2:2 English Standard Version].... I think it's pushing semantics a bit far (like pondering what "is" is) to say that anyone who sins is not, in some sense at least, a sinner, be he a regenerated believer or not. Sin is sin and whoever commits it is a sinner. But underline the words forgive, cleanse, advocate and propitiation in this apostle's letter. --Hank | ||||||
1570 | where is the verse "love covers a multit | 1 Pet 4:8 | Hank | 69253 | ||
See 1 Peter 4:8 | ||||||
1571 | AGES OF MARY AND JOSEPH WHEN PREGNANT | NT general Archive 1 | Hank | 69190 | ||
No. Tradition has it that they were likely very young, Mary having been perhaps in the teens. --Hank | ||||||
1572 | What is "spiritual pride"? | Prov 16:18 | Hank | 69026 | ||
Cwade: Your question on pride reminds me of the infamous character Uriah Heep in Charles Dickens' "David Copperfield." Uriah was so proud of his humility that he went around boasting about it. In the final analysis, all pride is spiritual pride: there can be no other kind. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees severely for their pious way of praying on the street corners so that all men might see how devout they were. It was pure hypocrisy, of course, and their assumed piety was nothing more than thinly disguised pride. Pride -- a haughty spirit -- is "I" trouble that no ophthalmologist can cure. Since the misdoings of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, man has wanted to partake of the forbidden fruit so that he "will be like God." [cf. Gen. 3:5]. But who was it that appealed to Eve's pride and thus deceived her? [Gen.3:4]. Pride says, "I am the captain of my soul, the master of my fate." Humanism decrees that man alone has the capacity to rule his life, that he is the center of his universe, that he does not need God, who doesn't exist anyway. This is, of course, a transparent appeal to raw pride; that's why it's so popular in the world. Man is Mr. Big, he is accountable to no one, he rules the roost. That's humanism and humanism is formed and grounded in pride; it panders to fallen humanity who have lost their direction but not their pride..... And to the second arm of your question, cwade, concerning pride in one's knowledge of the Bible. Well, I don't really see how anyone who has anything more a thin, shallow, surface knowledge of Scripture could be proud of it. I say that for this reason: The air-head who is proud of his scriptural knowledge because he can quote a dozen or so verses and knows the Old Testament books from the New is a fool, because the reality is that the more the diligent student learns about the Bible the more he recognizes what little he knows and how vast the plain into which he has never yet traveled. So profound are the truths of the Bible and so vast its treasures, that even though I should study it diligently for a thousand years, I suppose I would have only begun to etch the surface. Thus one who takes pride in his knowledge of the Bible is displaying, for all the world to see, his wretched and abject ignorance. From your posts, gentle fellow, I infer that you have allowed Christ Jesus, not pride, to rule your will and direct your life. May it always be thus with you. --Hank | ||||||
1573 | Saturday vs Sunday? which is the sabeth | Acts | Hank | 68900 | ||
Moo moo to you, bluecow! It isn't really a matter of Saturday VERSUS Sunday, is it -- as in Roe vs. Wade in case law, or Army vs Navy in football? Saturday is considered the traditonal Sabbath, and Sunday the first day of the week. That's what you asked, and I presume that's what you wanted to know. --Hank | ||||||
1574 | Jesus' sense of humor? | NT general Archive 1 | Hank | 68855 | ||
cwade, I can't possibly see how you could offend anyone (unless THEY have no sense of humor!) by suggesting that Jesus may have been being a bit humorous with His nicknames. Some years ago in a religious bookstore I came across a thin little book on the humor Jesus. The writer cited a number of passages in which he felt that Jesus displayed humor in certain of His discourses. I've had occasions (such as this one) to regret that I didn't buy the book. But I do believe that Jesus very likely had a keen sense of humor. He was, after all, fully God and fully man, and He had a healthy mind. Psychologists hold that having a sense of humor is one of the earmarks of a sound mind. So, yes, I'm convinced that Jesus had a sense of humor and that He exercised it. He and His disciples more than likely engaged in wholesome, good-natured joking and kidding each other on occasion.... There is every reason for the Christian to be of good humor and good cheer also, and to join in the spirit of the people of Israel: "When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion...then our mouth was filled with laughter and our tongue with singing...and we are glad." [cf. Psalm 126:1-3]. This Psalm refers, of course, to the return from Babylonian captivity, but Christians have also been delivered -- delivered from the captivity of sin. Rejoice! "This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." [Psalm 118:24]. --Hank | ||||||
1575 | please e-mail me | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 68747 | ||
Sorry, this is a public forum and not designed for private e-mail consultations. If you have Bible questions, feel free to ask them on the forum. --Hank | ||||||
1576 | Which sea animals are not clean? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 68743 | ||
Which sea animals are being specified where? Please be clearer and more descriptive in your question. --Hank | ||||||
1577 | Anything for false accusations? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 68741 | ||
And what is your question, please? --Hank | ||||||
1578 | (1 Kings 11:3) | 1 Kin 11:3 | Hank | 68597 | ||
Hello, One. Oh, somebody probably will argue the point with all the wisdom they manage to muster to argue about almost everything. I think the best way to approach this ridiculous idea of polygamy that has been promulgated on this forum (not by you, I hasten to add) is by the use of humor. One day I heard a speaker tell of a sermon in which this verse, 1 Kings 11:3, was referenced, the preacher pointing out that King Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines, and added that Solomon probably pampered all of them, feeding them on milk and honey. After the sermon, a young man, father of 10 kids, stepped up and asked the preacher, "I'm not especially interested in what Solomon fed all his wives and concubines, but do you happen to know what He ate to give him all that stamina?"...... And, of course, if one uses 1 Kings 11:3 as his "proof text" to promote the biblical sanction of polygamy, he should be consistent and use Genesis 6:14 as his "proof text" to promote ark building among all true and obedient believers! I am not ridiculing your question, friend, not at all. What I am poking fun at is the ridiculous ideas that show up on this forum with the frequency of the rising of the sun. --Hank | ||||||
1579 | who are the authors of books of bible | 2 Tim 3:16 | Hank | 68460 | ||
Pande: The Bible was written over a period of approximately two thousand years by some fifty human authors, including kings, fishermen, physicians, military leaders, statesmen, tax collectors, tentmakers, farmers and a host of others. The Old Testament (or Old Covenant) contains 39 books and was written in the Hebrew language, with small portions inscribed in Aramaic. The earliest book, probably Job, dates from the age of the patriarchs and possibly can be dated circa 2,000 B.C. The final book of the Old Testament is Malachi, written in the fifth century before Christ. Among its notable authors are Moses, David, Solomon and Isaiah...... The New Testament (or New Covenant) contains 27 books and was written in the Greek of the common people, the language of the marketplace. It is called Koine Greek. Possibly the earliest of the New Testament books is the Epistle of James, the Lord's half brother, written circa 45 A.D.; while the final contribution is the Apocalypse, or Revelation, of John, written in exile on the rock quarry island of Patmos around A.D. 96. Outstanding among New Testament authors are Paul, Luke, John, Matthew and Mark. Some of the human writers of the Bible remain anonymous to this day, but the Bible teaches [2 Timothy 3:16] that all Scripture is inspired, that it literally proceeds from the breath of God Himself. If you own either a good reference or study Bible, you will find an introductory page or two to each book of the Bible which usually includes information of what is known, or not known, about its author. For brevity's sake, I have not attempted to treat your question exhaustively but have given only a general overview of this most precious book of books and its human authors. --Hank | ||||||
1580 | What is the Bible's take on sacriments? | Acts 13:38 | Hank | 68419 | ||
"...why did he [God] also institute baptism, communion (and any other sacriment that you can think of) for the forgiveness of sins." ..... First of all, He didn't institute baptism, communion (or any other sacrament that one can think of) for the forgiveness of sins. We were all of us dead in our trespasses and sins in which we formerly walked, but God being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, made us alive together with Christ, for by grave we have been saved, through faith; and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God, not as a result of works (or any sacrament that you can think of), so that none of us has any right to boast that we effected our salvation by anything we did or can do. [See Ephesians 2]..... Secondly, there is no biblical support for believing that what you call sacraments (and what most Protestant churches call ordinances) are salvific. The ordinances of baptism and communion are acts of obedience for believers to be done in accordance with Christ's commands. --Hank | ||||||
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