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581 | List of all intimate and romantic words | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 86470 | ||
Have you tried Webster's Unabridged Dictionary? --Hank | ||||||
582 | Disease or Bad Personal Choice?? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 86804 | ||
TheCurtMan: There is absolutely no clinical proof that homosexuals are born with a "defective gene," thus making homosexuality an inherited trait and therefore lending to it a social and moral legitimacy by virtue of the fact that homosexuals are born that way and cannot help being the way they are. This is one of the many lies that homosexuals and homosexual sympathizers would like the world to believe. God calls homosexuality an abomination and a perversion, not an acceptable alternate lifestyle. As for same sex marriages, there is no such thing in the sight of God. God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve, and laid down in Genesis 2:24 His divine plan for marriage, which is the union of a man and a woman, and He has not changed His divine plan one iota. The only sense in which homosexuality may be called a disease is to lump it along with all other sin into a group and call it the scourge, the disease, of fallen man. Homosexuality is a disease of the depraved human heart, not the libido. --Hank | ||||||
583 | Looking for study books | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 86881 | ||
Rob, I went to christianbook.com and did a keyword search by typing in 'image' and it yielded 751 possibilities. Perhaps some of these titles will be what you are looking for. --Hank | ||||||
584 | how to start reading the bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 87636 | ||
Hi, Rouel. A young swimming student stood cautiously on a diving board and asked his instructor, "How can I learn how to dive?" The instructor replied, "Young man, you merely spring from that diving board into the water, over and over, many, many times until you get the hang of it. But you'll never learn the first thing about diving until you take that first plunge." That's pretty much how it is with beginning the journey -- and a sacred journey it is -- into God's word. One takes the plunge, he digs in, he reads, he thinks, he meditates, he prays for enlightenment by the Spirit. And he makes it a habit, an integral part of his life. ..... Now for some practical stuff that you may find helpful. First, choose a good translation, one that is right for you. Unless you are an English major who is very familiar with Elizabethan English, the King James Version is probably not for you, at least not in the beginning. Choose among several good modern translations, e.g. New King James Version, New American Standard, English Standard Version or New International Version. ..... Having chosen a version, next I would consider using a reference edition that was well outlined and had introductions to each book in the Bible, but I would not advise a so-called study Bible at this stage of your journey into God's word. Why? Because you need to get an unfettered exposure to the word of God first. You need a good overview. You can zoom in on the details later and then it may be time for you to begin using a study Bible or other detailed commentaries, but not now. For example, if you were studying an elephant, you'd want to get a good picture in your mind of what the whole elephant looks like before you made a detailed study of its ears, tusks, trunk, feet, etc. So it is with the Bible. Get the big picture first. There are many ways to begin your journey into the Bible and there is perhaps no one best way. I've found that a systematic reading by books of the Bible is excellent. You might wish to begin with the New Testament. Read each book through once for quick overview. Then go back and read the same book again or even a third time or more. Proceed in like manner through the New Testament. Then do the same thing with the Old Testament. Read a brief introduction to each book and study the outline of the book before you read it. Don't be discouraged when you come across passages that you don't fully understand. Some of them will become clearer on a second or subsequent reading. Some of them may remain a mystery after the fiftieth reading! I've been reading God's word for over half a century. Do I understand it all? No, not by any means. One help I'd like to recommend. It's Hailley's Bible Handbook. Since its publication in 1927 it has been one of the all-time best-selling Bible handbooks. Written in non-technical easy-to-understand plain English, it is packed with a variety of background information that is useful to Bible students both new and seasoned. Well, friend, thanks for your question, and I send this to you with my hope that it will be of some help to you and with my prayer that your sacred journey into God's blessed word will be both pleasant and fruitful. --Hank | ||||||
585 | Can true Christians lose their faith? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 88302 | ||
Yampa78: A book could be written in answer to your questions and concerns. One has been. More about that later. Let's go to the heart of the problem first: Please take a suggestion from an old man (me) who has been a follower of Christ for over half a century. Quit trying to be "such a deep philosophical thinker" and ... "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes." (Proverbs 3:5-7a). .... John 10:25-30 is true (see 2 Timothy 3:16) and it just may be that what is not true is that some of the folks you alluded to in your post were ever Christ's sheep to begin with. .... Now, the book I was referring to that will answer all your questions is, of course, God's word itself, the Bible. It is its own best witness to its trustworthiness, inerrancy, and authenticity. Have you really read it for all it's worth? Let it speak to you. Lend a deaf ear to the philosophers, skeptics and scoffers. They are as lost as a goose in a snow storm. Why would anyone want to follow them? ..... Now if you'd like a "second opinion" on the Bible's credibility, an extra-biblical resource written by a regenerate believer, try "The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict" by Josh McDowell. It's published by Thomas Nelson and is available at Bible bookstores. Spring twenty bucks for it and I think you will bless the day you did. It's hard to read this book and retain any doubts about the inerrancy of the Bible. ..... And finally, I send my sincere good wishes that you may find in Christ the peace that passes understanding. --Hank | ||||||
586 | did angels mate with humans thus giants | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 89000 | ||
"My Fair Lady" :-) Dunbar, welcome! The passage you asked about is found at the beginning in Genesis 6:1-4. You will find quite a bit of discussion on this passage in the archives of this forum which may be accessed by using Search and typing in keys words such as giants and Nephilim. You are right, the Bible teaches that angels do not procreate. --Hank | ||||||
587 | explain the doctrine of trinity to a kid | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 89019 | ||
Good question, mel. As a parent of three, now grown, I have a simple answer. (1) First and most importantly, be sure you can explain the doctrine of the Trinity to yourself! If not, read up on the doctrine or consult your pastor. (2) Practice explaining it to your spouse and other adults (3) Then explain it to your 12 year old -- and be prepared to field questions from your child and be quick to confess frankly and honestly that neither you nor any other human being understands all the mysteries of God. Twelve year olds have much more savvy than we adults sometimes give them credit for having, so my guess is that your child will grasp the basic concepts of the doctrine of the Trinity as well as, or even better than, the typical adult. A prayer before your explanation wouldn't hurt a thing! --Hank | ||||||
588 | Do dogs have souls? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 89215 | ||
Perhaps your dilemma hangs on the question, "Do you wish to spend eternity with God or with a dog?" --Hank | ||||||
589 | Adult Question young people please do no | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 89363 | ||
Your question concerned what sexual acts constitute sodomy. SODOMY: "1. noncoital and especially anal or oral copulation with a member of the opposite sex. 2. copulation with a member of the same sex or with an animal." "SODOMITE: one who practices sodomy." --from Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. The definition of sodomy makes no distinction between whether the participants are single or married. ..... "Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God." (1 Corinthians 6:9,10 NKJV). --Hank | ||||||
590 | origin of NASB | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 89936 | ||
You can learn about the principles of translation (this includes information on the textual basis of the NASB) which the NASB translators subscribed to by reading the foreward to the NASB that appears in most editions of this translation. You can obtain a copy of the NASB translators by writing to The Lockman Foundation, PO Box 2279, La Habra, CA 90632-2279, by telephone at 714-879-3055, or by e-mail at www.Lockman.org. --Hank | ||||||
591 | "Both of these positions have problems" | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 90204 | ||
Dear Hank_Jr: I've a strong predilection that proper protocol predisposes me the prerogative to place in your presence the presentment of greetings and welcome, inasmuch as you have the distinction of being -- or carry the heavy burden of being! -- the second Hank on this forum. Welcome aboard, and to save you the trouble and spare you possible embarrassment, I'll go ahead and disclaim that we are kinfolk :-) --Hank | ||||||
592 | Are you your brother's keeper? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 90634 | ||
jbw: I'm sorry that you have found some of the responses to your questions wanting. Regardless of the source of comment and opinion about Scripure, nothing comes before Scripture itself. Thus the prudent and wise course is to observe what is being said, interpret what it may mean, and decide whether it is consistent with biblical doctrine. But one can't do this unless he is well versed in Scripture. The Christian who is short on Bible knowledge is much more likely to fall prey to the bad influence of false teaching than one who takes 2 Timothy 2:15 and 1 Peter 3:15 seriously and goes to work to do something about his lack of knowledge of God's word. If I have learned nothing else from my years as an active user on this forum, I have learned how vital it is to know what the Bible says and to know what the Bible does not say! Perhaps your experiences on the forum will become more profitable to you as time goes by. --Hank | ||||||
593 | what is the "thesis" of the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 90942 | ||
John 3:16. | ||||||
594 | Homosexuality | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 91096 | ||
The homosexuals' agenda present real challenges, no doubt about that. Christians can vote for conservative Christian leaders at all levels of government who pledge, among other things, to appoint conservative judges. Christians can be and should be at least as vocal about their beliefs as the homosexuals are about theirs. Beyond that, it is always the Christians' duty to pray for our country and its leaders and to pray that God will bring about a spiritual revival to this land. This is an issue with which Scripture by no means compromises and in like manner, neither should anyone who professes Christianity. --Hank | ||||||
595 | ONLY ONE BAPTISM | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 91103 | ||
Ken, your "question" is a series of statements about various kinds of baptisms and manifestations of the Holy Spirit. Can you break these ideas down into simpler units and put them in the form of questions if you wish to ask questions about them? --Hank | ||||||
596 | i need help | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 92623 | ||
jenben: Go to Quick Search and type in 3297. This is a post I entered over two years ago, and it contains a list of Bible study tools that may be of interest to you. Three additional suggestions not on this list are the King James Study Bible, the Baptist Study Bible, and the "Thru the Bible" commentary series by J. Vernon McGee. All three of these resources are published by Thomas Nelson. --Hank | ||||||
597 | Where did the bride's family sit? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 122087 | ||
On the inside? --Hank | ||||||
598 | Is old testament of KJV same as Jewish | OT general | Hank | 3721 | ||
The original King James Version included a group of writings called the Apocrypha, a group of fifteen books which were never accepted in the Hebrew canon and not accepted by most Prostestants. Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches include them however. The Hebrew Old Testament canon is similiar to the Protestant canon, but the order of the books is different and some books are combined as well. There are English renderings of the Old Testament written from a Jewish perspective. You ask "was it the same during the life of Jesus on earth?" I'm not sure what the antecedent of "it" is, but I assume it to be referring to the books of the Old Testament that were considered Scripture in Jesus' time. If that is your question, the answer is no, the Jews of that day were not in agreement on what constituted Scripture and what did not. The religious sects of the time, the Sadducees, Pharisees and Essenes were not in unanimity about which of the Hebrew writings were the inspired word of God. To complicate things still further, the Hellenists (Jews who had adopted the Greek culture and language) had their own "Bible" called the Septuagint, which was a Greek translation of the Hebrew writings. No official canon was established for either the Old or New Testaments until some years after Jesus' ascension. The King James Version, although we hear the joke about its being the one Jesus and His disciples read, came along much later, in 1611. Hank. | ||||||
599 | How was books in KJV compiled? | OT general | Hank | 3755 | ||
Among Jews the oldest canon appears to be the one defining the Torah (the first five books of modern Bibles), which we also call the Pentateuch (from two Greek words meaning "five scrolls." The Torah was generally accepted by Hebrews as authoratative some 500 years before Jesus' time on earth. Most Jews of the first century A.D. appear also to have accepted a second canon called the "Prophets". But the Jewish sect called the Sadducees accepted only the Torah. The remaining books of the Hebrew Bible -- that rounded out the total list corresponding to the Protestant Old Testament canon -- are what the Jews called the "Writings". The entire list of books -- the Torah, Prophets, and Writings -- reached final form probably not until around 70 A.D. Some minor debates may have continued beyond this time, but the canon prevailed, and by the middle of the second century A.D. the Hebrew Old Testament canon was considered closed. It contained the same material that we know today as the 39 books of our Protestant Old Testament Bible. During the Reformation Protestants on the European Continent used the Hebrew canon to define their Old Testament canon. The Anglicans granted a secondary canonical status to books, some fifteen in number, not found in the Hebrew canon, the so-called Old Testament Apocrypha. The KJV translators, being Anglican, translated the Apocrypha and included them in the original publication of the King James Bible. Roman Catholic translations, Anglican translations, as well as some translations that are neither Catholic nor Anglican, include the Apocrypha. The Revised Standard Version is an example. It can be purchased with or without the Apocrypha. In addition to the Hebrew canon (same as the Protestant) and the Apocrypha there is a third group of writings, some 65 in number, that is known as the Pseudopigrapha. These documents are often attributed to one or another of the Hebrew patriarachs. While they contain valuable information regarding the history and development of the Jews and Judaism, few if any Hebrews ever considered them on a level with the books that comprise the canon. In summary, what we know today as the Bible is a product of centuries of scholarly criticism of the most exacting kind. No collection of writings has been so carefully scrutinized by so many for so long. The plain and evident fact that the Hebrew canon has withstood the severe test of time, having gone virtually unchallenged for nearly two thousand years, is in itself a remarkable attestation to its authenticity. Moreover, people of faith down through the centuries and even to the present day believe and affirm the promise of the Lord who said that His words would never pass away. --Hank | ||||||
600 | T-Rex and Noah | OT general | Hank | 10027 | ||
An excellent Christ-focused creation ministry where science and the Bible are fully integrated is Institute for Creation Research: icr.org. There you can read to your heart's content about the "behemoth" of Job, T-Rex and his brethren, and other ancient creatures that go bump in the night. I recommend icr.org without reservation -- serious scientists with Ph.D's in their "heads" and Christ in their hearts. --Hank | ||||||
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