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1921 | Questions Concerning Faith | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 32693 | ||
O my, Bigbeege, what tough questions you do ask! Are you a member of the youth group (a young person yourself?) Tell you what -- let's start off by asking you to go to Search and type in the words Save Salvation. This should lead you to a bunch of posts on these subjects; perhaps you will find the answers to your questions there. My position is that the Bible clearly teaches the eternal security of the believer, also known as the perseverence of the saints. For a better understanding of how to be sure of your salvation, read 1 John -- all of it; it's only 5 short chapters and can be read in one sitting (and cherished for a lifetime!) If the Search results leave you with questions still, by all means, return and ask again. God be with you. --Hank | ||||||
1922 | I am a belevr preparin my Gospel defense | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 32686 | ||
Van, thank you for your (unavoidably late) response; were the answers that the forum gave your questions helpful? --Hank | ||||||
1923 | Abortion for medical reason ??????? | Ex 20:14 | Hank | 32638 | ||
Witp, it is very probable that no one on this forum is truly qualified to give you specific and reliable advice on your situation. But a large number of us are believers and can pray for you and your family, as I myself pledge to do and ask that others on the forum join in prayers of intercession for you. May God be with you and your family in your hour of need. --Hank | ||||||
1924 | Question about Genesis 6:6 | Genesis | Hank | 32629 | ||
Chynna, God did see fit to provide for the preservation and propagation of the animal kingdom through the instrument of Noah's ark. I am keenly aware that this may not fully answer your question about why all the other animals perished except the pairs (seven of some) of animals that rode out the flood in the safety of the ark. God makes it clear, however, why he destroyed all mankind except Noah and his family. There are two things that may be said of God: (1) He is sovereign: He is in total, absolute, and final control of His creation. (2) He is transcendent: Nothing can be compared to the Mighty God, nothing surpasses Him, including our human reason. --Hank | ||||||
1925 | Where did Cains wife come from? | Gen 4:17 | Hank | 32616 | ||
Where did Cain's wife come from? Was she his sister? The Biblical answer: THERE IS NONE GIVEN! All anyone on this forum or off it knows about Cain's wife is given in the first 14 words of Genesis 4:17: "Cain had relations with his wife and she conceived and gave birth to Enoch..." Anything said beyond that is, you may be abundantly assured, purely speculation. --Hank | ||||||
1926 | Why does god allow natural disasters? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 32614 | ||
People's lives have been ruined, as you put it, since the time of the events recorded in Genesis 3. It is solely by the grace of God that mankind has any hope of redemption. P.S. I would discourage the use of the subjunctive mood in speaking of God, as in the construction "If God is so powerful...." A suggested locution: "Since God is so powerful..." The former implies a contrary-to-fact condition. --Hank | ||||||
1927 | Doctrine of Jesus Christ from the Bible | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 32544 | ||
jefant, could you be a little more specific about what you mean by "the doctrine of Jesus Christ"? --Hank | ||||||
1928 | Need info on keeping a Marriage together | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 32515 | ||
Colossians 3:18-21. --Hank | ||||||
1929 | Question concerning prayer. | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 32449 | ||
Chynna, you have been given (at this writing) three fine little essays on prayer by three of the most distinguished members of this forum: kalos, charis, and Reformer Joe. As a possible way of being of help, I would append these three personal observations regarding prayer. ((1)) Prayer is a Christian duty. It is our duty to pray prayers of (i) adoration and praise to our Father (ii) of supplication (asking for God's help for ourselves) (iii) of intercession (asking God to help others) (iv) of confession and penitence (admitting our sins to God and asking for his forgiveness) and (v) of thanksgiving. ((2)) Prayer is a Christian privilege. No greater privilege can be afforded to human beings than the privilege to go to our Savior and Creator in prayer. ((3)) Prayer is something that must be learned. Jesus' disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us how to pray." We learn from a thorough study of Jesus' model prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) what the elements of prayer should be. And always, with all our prayers, it is essential to bear in mind that our God is a Sovereign God; he is the potter, we the clay. Accordingly, our prayer should ever be, "Not my will but thine be done." And finally, the axiom 'Practice makes perfect' is not really fully applicable to praying I fear, but nontheless the more frequently we engage in prayer the more we learn to see and appreciate how vital and powerful prayer is in our walk with the Lord. --Hank | ||||||
1930 | WOW!!thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!!!!!!! | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 32410 | ||
Thank you, tammylou, for your follow up, and I trust that you were able to find a satisfactory answer to your question regarding the day of worship. By the way, in future it would be helpful if you would post a note as such and not as a question. Please make your presence known again on the forum. Please reassure your 13-year-old daughter that it is not sinful to worship God on Sunday -- or any other day, for that matter! --Hank | ||||||
1931 | ESV opinion poll | Ps 119:105 | Hank | 32363 | ||
A "semi-final" word (from me at least) regarding translations. Much has been said on the forum about translations, ranging from KJV to the Cotton Patch Gospel, and by and large, it has been, I believe, very helpful and informative. It is true that while some Christians see the plethora of new versions as helpful, there are others who feel somewhat overwhelmed and confused in being presented so wide a range of choices. Not a few see the glut of new translations as contributing to a translational Tower of Babel, doing more to divide Christendom than to unite it; but in truth the dynamics involved in division extend far beyond the minor differences in translation philosophies. Except for the obviously "cult-oriented" translations and the extreme paraphrase of a few others, the remainder of major modern translations differ from each other primarily in style, not substance. Each delivers the message of God's revelation to His creation; whether one receives that message from reading one version or another is essentially of little consequence; whether he responds to the call of God is the all-important consideration. One version may say that God so loved the world that He gave, another that God loved the world so much that He gave, and still another that God loved the world in this way that He gave -- but they all say that He gave His Son and whoever believes in the Son of God will not perish but have eternal life. This is the message of the ages, and it is true, no matter from which version we learn it. New Christians and older ones as well would probably be better off to select a version as their mainstay and keep another version or two handy for reference: flitting from one to another like a bee for nectar is too taxing a chore for most of us. No translation is, has ever been, and likely will ever be absolutely perfect in every way. Among standard translations the question of which is best will likely fail to find a truly objective answer. Which is best for me, which do I find more understandable and clear, which do I like -- not because someone else told me it was the best or the most accurate -- but which best conveys God's message to my mind: That is the key consideration in picking a version. --Hank | ||||||
1932 | Church "Covenant" unbiblical? | Eph 1:23 | Hank | 32326 | ||
Makarios, I could write a book on this subject but will restrain myself. (1) We don't "join" Christ's church; He adds us to His body, the church (Acts 2:47) (2) "Church membership" in the sense that we use it in today's society doesn't have to mean anything more than that we have our name on some church roll. We can make a career of "joining" churches and hold "membership" in every other church in town and still be as lost as a blind goose in an Alaskan white-out. (3) We can make a "covenant" and agree to wear a tuxedo and combat boots to worship service, but what does that have to do with our salvation or our effectiveness in leading others to the Shepherd? ..... No, no -- no covenant deals with any denomination for me. I agree with Norrie: too legalistic. Jesus called me and saved me by grace through faith. He added me to His body, the church. Why should I make any side agreement with any denomination that sets up its own rules for "membership?" My salvation is a gift of God, not a reward for adhering to someone's covenantal requirements. In the denomination with which I am affiliated, the Southern Baptist Convention, a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord is all that is required. To require anything more, such as length of hair, dress codes, et cetera, I personally view as my business and would call it by its Greek name, "balonai." In Arkansas we translate it "baloney." :-) --Hank | ||||||
1933 | Church on sunday, why? | Heb 10:24 | Hank | 32233 | ||
Tammylou, thanks for joining the forum; please feel welcome and it is hoped that you will find something here that will help you along the way as you begin your walk with the Lord Jesus. One caveat: check out with the source, i.e., God's word, everything you see posted here; many (I would nearly say, most) posts are indeed in accord with Scripture and are authored by Christian men and women who are well grounded in the faith; but, alas, some aren't..... Now, at last, to your question. Tammylou the question of why most Christian churches hold regular worship services on Sunday instead of Saturday (the Sabbath) has been dealt with quite extensively here on this forum. On the top left of your screen, immediately under "Welcome tammylou" you will see search. Click on it and type in two words: Sabbath Sunday. This will lead you to a number of posts on your subject. If this adventure leaves you less than fully satisfied that your question has been answered, please feel free to post again with any additional concerns you may have. May the Lord bless you and keep you, now and forever, in his loving care. --Hank | ||||||
1934 | Is the Bible a Will or a History book? | 2 Tim 3:16 | Hank | 31913 | ||
just: The Bible is neither a will nor a history book in any real sense. Although it contains some history, primarily of the Jewish people, this is not its central message. The scarlet thread of redemption is the central theme of the Bible, and from Genesis to Revelation the central focus is on the Lord Jesus Christ. --Hank | ||||||
1935 | Help! | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 31905 | ||
Mother S. -- The essential ingredient of 'inductive' Bible study is to allow Scripture to become its own interpreter by the process of comparing Scripture with Scripture. Illustration: Suppose you want to find out the various contexts in which the word 'grace' is used throughout the Bible. Using an exhaustive concondance, you would look up the word 'grace' and you would find a list of all Scripture passages that contain the word. An exhaustive concordance, by the way, lists all words (except the, a, an, and, etc.) that appear in the Bible in the translation to which the concordance is attuned; e.g., if you are using the NASB, you will want to use the NASB Exhaustive Concordance. A good book on the inductive method of Bible study is "How To Study Your Bible" by Kay Arthur, available on-line through Amazon.com or Christianbooks.com, or at Christian bookstores..... If you have access to the MacArther or Ryrie study Bibles, you will find short articles on Bible study in each of those. Another suggestion: If you have none of the resourses I've cited, simply pick up a reference Bible (one that has column or side scriptural references) and begin to read. A good place to begin might be with the Gospel of Luke and following with the book of Acts, which is actually Luke's sequel to his gospel. You will read of the life of Christ and of the beginnings of His church in these two books. Read through an entire book first, without paying attention to the side references. Then go back and take small portions of the book at a sitting, study that portion, follow up the references, and proceed in this way through the book. Then return to the book and read it through once more. By the time you have finished with this process, you should have a fairly good idea of what the book is all about. You will not become an authority on the book, of course, nor digest or exhaust everything the book has to teach you, but you will have taken an important first step to reading, studying and appreciating the vast riches of the greatest story ever told. The more I study God's word, the more awestruck I become of the word and of the Sovereign God who inspired it. Reading and studying the Bible is a spiritual journey that has no peer. Bon voyage! --Hank | ||||||
1936 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | Hank | 31805 | ||
pricefhome, while you may be sure that a number of people on this forum empathize with you and your family in your personal problems and no doubt are praying for you, it may be the part of unwisdom to divulge further details of your situation for all the world to see. Surely within the environs of your community you can find the means of help through your church or other community organizations that are equipped to provide counsel and guidance. Please consider a consulation with a person or agency that is truly qualified to assist you. And I would (1) toss aside the "advice" the self-proclaimed prophet gave you and (2) steer clear of quacks and charlatans who have only the ability to bring further damage to your cause. If indeed your description of your family situation portrays the actuality, you are not likely to find a resolution to it on this forum or any other website. There is no substitute for the warmth and effectiveness of eye-to-eye contact with qualified human beings who are willing to give you aid. Continue to pray for guidance and I have every reason to believe that a number of people on this forum will also join in prayer for you. Keep in touch and tell us of your progress. God go with you. --Hank | ||||||
1937 | ESV opinion poll | Ps 119:105 | Hank | 31630 | ||
Steve, to my mind there are two major considerations that should be taken into account of any English translation: (1) how transparent it is of the biblical manuscripts and (2) how clear and readable it is. Now, to the first consideration I should not speak; I should not give my opinion at all. The best that I or anyone else can do who cannot claim to know the biblical languages inside and out is to defer to the translators and to trusted scholars who do. In the case of the ESV, the translators refer to their work as being "essentially literal." Moreover, a number of scholars whose opinion I prize have endorsed this version. As for the second consideration, that of clarity and readability, I can speak with some degree of credibility, I should think, since English was my major study and through many years of reading I have developed a certain feeling for good writing. The ESV is rendered in excellent English that is clear, flowing, balanced and quite beautiful. It more nearly captures the majesty and music of the King James Bible than any other modern translation I've seen thus far. --Hank | ||||||
1938 | please, two part question, need more | Ezek 3:18 | Hank | 31605 | ||
Prayer Warrior, hello again and blessings to you! This is a large issue, this about eternal security of the believer, and it has been threshed out fairly thoroughly on the forum. Perhaps the best thing to do is direct you to the Search function and ask you to type in the words 'salvation' or 'always saved' which should lead you to many entries on this topic. If this does not suffice, by all means please do get back in touch and let us know. P.S. I like your user name; I'm on the 'prayer warrior' at my home church. --Hank | ||||||
1939 | Can salvation be lost due to actions? | Ezek 3:18 | Hank | 31575 | ||
Prayer Warrior: Ezekiel 3:18 is addressed not to the righteous who has turned away from God but to the wicked, warning him to turn from his wicked way so that he may live. --Hank | ||||||
1940 | CS Lewis views some of Bible OT as myth | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 31456 | ||
JMHO, your revelation about C.S.Lewis' views on certain scriptural books and passages is something that I was not aware of, though it comes as no particular shock to me to hear it. Years ago I led a summer seminar of college undergraduates in a survey of some of Lewis' works, notably Screwtape. Lewis is very quotable and I too from time to time hear a Lewis quote from some of my Baptist friends -- or give them one. Lewis was, after all, Anglican in church affiliation and it comes as no real surprise to hear that he may have viewed as fiction certain Scripture that some of us more "literalists" view as fact. Nontheless, I feel about C.S.Lewis much the same as a Baptist preacher who met Lewis one day as a guest in Lewis' home. After the meeting, the Baptist said of Lewis, "The man smokes, he takes a drink now and then, but in spite of all that, I do believe the man is a Christian!" --Hank | ||||||
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