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201 | Does God decide how long we live? | Matt 6:27 | Lionstrong | 28095 | ||
John 21:18, 19 "Truly, truly, I say to you [Peter], when you were younger, you used to gird yourself and walk wherever you wished; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands and someone else will gird you, and bring you where you do not wish to go." Now this He said, signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He *said to him, "Follow Me!" The Lord is sovereign, and in his good will, he can use our death to glorify himself. The Lord plans the number of our days and how our days will end. Peace, Lionstrong |
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202 | Is worry a Part of Satan or God's Plan? | Matt 6:33 | Lionstrong | 119532 | ||
You use the word "plan." Now if you mean is it God's REVEALED will that we should worry, then the answer is clearly no. Matt 6:25 "For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Matt 6:26 "Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? Matt 6:27 "And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? Matt 6:28 "And why are you worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, Matt 6:29 yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. Matt 6:30 "But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! Matt 6:31 "Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing?' Matt 6:32 "For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. Matt 6:33 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matt 6:34 "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Phil 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Phil 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 1 Pet 5:7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. But if your question is about God's Plan, then to answer will expose my Reformed bias :) |
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203 | predestined, only certain ones are saved | Matt 7:21 | Lionstrong | 47355 | ||
Dear nursebeek, The quote you gave is a misrepresentation of a biblical position. I recommend that you research the Presbyterian Church in America web site: www.pcanet.org, and click on "beliefs." We do make choices. However, our choices are determined by our nature, which is fallen and totally corrupt And, of course, all things including our choices are subject to the sovereignty of God Almighty. But our choices are nonetheless real, and for those choices we will be held accountable. I would also add, to clear up a misunderstanding, that responsibility is not based on our ability to make choices but upon our knowledge of God's will. Rom 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, Rom 1:19 because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. Rom 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. Rom 1:21 For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Peace, |
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204 | Why did jesus speak in parables? | Matt 13:10 | Lionstrong | 143760 | ||
There's no better answer than what the Bible itself gives: Matt 13:10 And the disciples came and said to Him, "Why do You speak to them in parables?" Matt 13:11 Jesus answered them, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted. Matt 13:12 "For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him. Matt 13:13 "Therefore I speak to them in parables; because while seeing they do not see, and while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. Matt 13:14 "In their case the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled, which says, 'YOU WILL KEEP ON HEARING, BUT WILL NOT UNDERSTAND; YOU WILL KEEP ON SEEING, BUT WILL NOT PERCEIVE; Matt 13:15 FOR THE HEART OF THIS PEOPLE HAS BECOME DULL, WITH THEIR EARS THEY SCARCELY HEAR, AND THEY HAVE CLOSED THEIR EYES, OTHERWISE THEY WOULD SEE WITH THEIR EYES, HEAR WITH THEIR EARS, AND UNDERSTAND WITH THEIR HEART AND RETURN, AND I WOULD HEAL THEM.' |
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205 | Is Catholic considered false religion? | Matt 15:6 | Lionstrong | 71653 | ||
I think you should rephrase the question: By whom is the Catholic religion considered false and why? For obviously the Catholics do not consider their religion false. Peace, |
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206 | NT Church | Matt 16:18 | Lionstrong | 61450 | ||
Rev 17:14 "These will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful." Hi Sthothram! And Welcome to the Forum! One note of correction to Sctt's post: If the Church (NT or OT) is the "called, chosen, and faithful," then believers in the OT did not believe that they could be saved by keeping God's holy law. Hebrews 11 proves this point: Heb 11:1,2, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old gained approval." The writer then goes on to list many OT saints who lived by faith and were approved by God. I don't know what the explanation is concerning the NT church in this verse, but concerning the difference between the OT and NT Church, Paul says: Now I say, as long as the heir is a child, he does not differ at all from a slave although he is owner of everything, but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by the father. So also we, while we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental things of the world. But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" Galatians 4:1-6 So the OT Church Paul sees as a Church underage until Christ came. And the Law was the OT Church's tutor to lead them to Christ: "But the Scripture has shut up everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed. Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith. "But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor. For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise." Gal 3:22-29 Sorry about the long quotes, but there's a lot of good stuff here! There's another very important difference that Paul points out. In the OT only a few saints received the anointing of the Holy Spirit, like prophets, priests, and kings. But now that the fullness has come in Christ, all God's people are indwelt by God the Spirit! (4:6) Peace, |
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207 | What is the 'soul' really? | Matt 22:37 | Lionstrong | 64468 | ||
When it comes to the make up of man there are two basic views: the view that the Bible teaches that man is made up of two parts, the body and that which God breathed into man variously called soul, spirit, mind, heart, inner man, etc; and the view that the Bible teaches that man is three parts, body, soul and spirit. Those that view man as a trichotomy use such verses as the one under which this thread is posted and 1 Thess 5:23. 1 Thess 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Those that see the biblical view as a dichotomy find support in such verses as Gen 2:7 Then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. and Matt 10:28 "Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell...." I think the important thing to remember in terms of explaining the Gospel to our neighbors in our humanistic/atheistic culture is that man is the image of God his Creator. Our culture views man as only a sophisticated biological machine pschologically conditioned by its environment, and not the wonderfully significant creature that he is, capable to love, beauty and morality. Our culture sees man as only a body. The inner man is only an illusion, the product of evolution. The mind, spirit, soul, or thought is really only an electro-chemical process of the brain. Real thought, real spirit or mind is an illusion for the truly modern man. I'm not saying that it's not important to see what the Bible really says about the dichotomy/trichotomy issue, just don't lose sight of the bigger picture. Peace, |
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208 | Any doubt Jesus no longer needs faith? | Matt 24:36 | Lionstrong | 46669 | ||
Dear Tomn, Your comment show the importance of knowing what our words mean, in this case, faith. Faith and knowledge are not opposites, such that to have one means not having the other. In fact faith, at least saving faith, requires knowledge. One cannot have saving faith unless one knows the Gospel of Christ (See Rom 10:1-17). Since faith means to believe, it does not make sense to say that Jesus in heaven does not believe what is true there. Don't confuse the fact that he NEEDED to believe on earth back then and that he DOES believe now. Knowledge does not cancel faith. It is the object of it. Peace, |
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209 | WHY DO WE NEED TO EVANGALIZE? | Matt 28:19 | Lionstrong | 4874 | ||
Dear PYLE: Here's an answer I gave to Dud M3 on 1 Pet 2:9 Hi Dud M3! Let me add my theological two cents in trying to answer your question. I believe God has chosen His elect in Christ, so I've thought about evangelism in this context. My answer partly echoes yours and that is God commands it and that's enough. But fortunately God does not leave us with His command to evangelize (which again is reason enough), but His given us some reason for the command to evangelise. Twally in the above tree gives a reference, but I think it's helpful to quote it:(especially v. 14) Rom 10:13 for "WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED." Rom 10:14 How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? Rom 10:15 How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, "HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!" Rom 10:16 However, they did not all heed the good news; for Isaiah says, "LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?" Rom 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. And also this reference: Rom 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Rom 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; Rom 8:30 and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. OK, my point and my answer, as I understand and believe God's word: Q. 1 If God in his wisdom has already chosen those whom will be saved, then, what is the point of sharing the Gospel with others? A.1 God has not only ordained the end (in this case the salvation of the elect), but He has also ordained the means to that end (the call, the preaching-evangelizing-in which that call is given, the hearing, the justifying, the glorification). This makes our evangelism necessary, and we should be happy that God has ordained to use us, even though we're weak jars of clay. Q.2. "Why bother? Some will be saved, some won't, I can't change what God has preordained." A.2 Same as A.1, but let me add a negative. Not only will we miss an opportunity to be an instrument in someone's salvation, but as we do not warn others of the wrath to come, we will be held accoutable. No you can't change what God has ordained, but you can be a wonderful part of it! Q.3 ought I find inspiration in that thought? A.3 Yes! Since God has ordained the elect to salvation, then He has ordained success in evangelism! So you can get out there and share the gospel with confidence in an almighty and loving God. Thanks for the question, Dud M3. In Christ, Lionstrong. |
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210 | Is Jesus with you at all times? | Matt 28:20 | Lionstrong | 142534 | ||
Yes, here is some Scripture: Matt 28:20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Heb 13:5 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU," |
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211 | What is pardonable sin? | Mark 3:22 | Lionstrong | 138489 | ||
Mark 3:22 The scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, "He is possessed by Beelzebul," and "He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons." Mark 3:23 And He called them to Himself and began speaking to them in parables, "How can Satan cast out Satan? Mark 3:24 "If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. Mark 3:25 "If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. Mark 3:26 "If Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but he is finished! Mark 3:27 "But no one can enter the strong man's house and plunder his property unless he first binds the strong man, and then he will plunder his house. Mark 3:28 "Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter; Mark 3:29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin"-- Mark 3:30 because they were saying, "He has an unclean spirit." So, whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness. This sin is unpardonable. |
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212 | What is unpardonable sin? | Mark 3:22 | Lionstrong | 138491 | ||
I answered the wrong question, and now that I've thought more about your question, I did not answer your question at all. You did not ask, "What is the unpardonable sin?" You asked, "What is unpardonable sin?" Not trying to be funny or to take your question lightly, but unpardonable sin is just that, sin for which there is no possibility of pardon. If there is any possibility of pardon for any sin it is to be found only in Christ. And Jesus said all sins would be pardoned except one. Any blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is an unpardonable sin, and the Scriptures give no other sin that is not pardonable in Christ. |
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213 | Why exclude people from His Kingdom? | Mark 4:12 | Lionstrong | 143081 | ||
Rom 2:5 But because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, Rom 2:6 who WILL RENDER TO EACH PERSON ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS: Rom 2:7 to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life; Rom 2:8 but to those who are selfishly ambitious and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, wrath and indignation. God condemns sinners for their willful rejection of the truth. Sinners don't condemn themselves. Just as forgiveness in the verse of this thread (Mark 4:14) is the sole prerogative of God, so is condemnation. God is the only one who can pardon to eternal life or justly give the sinner his due. Rev 20:15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. It seems that some would have us believe that the Bible teaches that the sinner walks to the brink of the lake of fire and throws himself in! Yes, God excludes people from the kingdom. They don't put themselves out. They want in, but God puts them out or keeps them out! Matt 8:11 "I say to you that many will come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven; Matt 8:12 but the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." Matt 22:12 and he *said to him, 'Friend, how did you come in here without wedding clothes?' And the man was speechless. Matt 22:13 "Then the king said to the servants, 'Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' Matt 25:11 "Later the other virgins also came, saying, 'Lord, lord, open up for us.' Matt 25:12 "But he answered, 'Truly I say to you, I do not know you.' The point is that God is not passive in the exclusion of those from His kingdom, and the sinner does not condemn himself. Only God can do that. |
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214 | Selling all required to gain salvation? | Mark 10:21 | Lionstrong | 13078 | ||
Dear Steve, Coming from a divine perspective, I don't understand why Jesus the Son of God felt love for this particular sinner. We all deserve God's severe, holy and just wrath for the least of our sins. But from a human perspective I can understand why Jesus felt love for this guy. The rich man was sincere and very moral. He was just a decent guy, as evidenced by his self-professed obedience, which we have no reason to doubt. (You'll notice, however, that Jesus did not reference the 10th commandment, which has to do with greed.) But a sinner’s sincerity and high morals are not enough to find acquittal before God severe justice. He will still be weighed in the balance and be found wanting. (Dan 5:27, KJV) God does save good people, but not because they’re good. People need to understand that this kind of goodness of a sinner is determined with respect to other sinners only. This goodness is only relative. But when a good man is examined by the holy law of God, all his righteousness deeds will be as filthy rags. (Is 64:6) True goodness is sinlessness; it is to be perfect as our Father in heaven is perfect. (Mat 5:48) There will be a lot of good people going to hell. The clear teaching of Scripture is that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. (Rom. 3:28) This is true of saints before and after Christ. So, this passage must be understood in that light. It cannot mean that some men are justified by keeping the law the best they can and selling all their possessions. I don’t think you are foolish enough to believe or advocate this, Steve. Some Bible students believe that Jesus was exposing the rich man’s greed by placing such a demand on him. How much did he value eternal life? Did he understand where the true riches were? Did the rich man think that eternal life could become one more of his possessions? Did he think that he could purchase it? Did he love God more than his riches? Maybe the demans placed upon the wealthy man by Jesus were for the express purpose of showing him the he wasn't without sin and that eternal life is a free gift apart from the works of the law. It cannot be bought, and if it were for sale the richest man in the world could still not afford it. For us who are not wealthy, it is easier to give up all to accept the priceless, but free, gift of eternal life on the basis of the finished substitutionary work of Christ on the cross. But for the wealthy, Christ says, it’s not so easy. Peace, Lionstrong |
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215 | Why not let him say goodby? | Luke 9:61 | Lionstrong | 6589 | ||
Luke 9:61 Another also said, "I will follow You, Lord; but first permit me to say good-bye to those at home." Luke 9:62 But Jesus said to him, "No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." Jesus gives his reason for not letting him say "goodbye." So I guess the question is, "What does His reason mean?" I don't know what He meant, but apparently He saw the man's wanting to say "goodbye" as really a looking back after he had put his hand to the plow. Jesus knows our hearts, you know. I suppose if the man's motives were simply to say "goodbye," Jesus would have permitted it. Maybe the man's motives in wanting to say "goodbye" showed a lack of commitment to the kingdom. What do you think, Prayon? |
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216 | Luke 17:6 | Luke 17:6 | Lionstrong | 138454 | ||
First, Eph 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; Faith is the gift of God, that is, all three persons of the Trinity have a part in our salvation and the dispensation of faith. For example, Christ Jesus: Heb 12:2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith. And the Father: John 6:44 "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day." It is the Father who draws us to faith in Christ. And finally the Holy Spirit: John 3:5-6 Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. "That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." Titus 3:5-7 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. It is to the Holy Spirit that the Bible most ascribes the work of causing us to have faith in Chirst. God saved us, Paul says, by the regenerating (born again) and renewing (repentence and faith) work of the Holy Spirit. The Father chooses those he wants to save (Eph 1:4); Jesus dies for their salvation (Matt 1:21); and the Holy Spirit causes them to believe and call on Christ for salvation. |
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217 | Were is the sinners prayer in the Bible? | Luke 18:10 | Lionstrong | 71176 | ||
Hello Christian Tim, You ask, "Where is the "sinners prayer" in the Bible? Since we know that the Holy Spirit is our mediator and speaks to God on our behalf how can a sinner which is seperated from God and dosen't have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit communicate with God on his own behalf and in his own way?" Here is the sinner's prayer: Luke 18:10 "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. Luke 18:11 "The Pharisee stood and was praying this to himself: 'God, I thank You that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. Luke 18:12 'I fast twice a week; I pay tithes of all that I get.' Luke 18:13 "But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to heaven, but was beating his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, the sinner!' Luke 18:14 "I tell you, this man went to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." The answer from Reformed Theology perspective is that you are right. No one comes to Christ unless the Spirit of the Father draws him. (Jn 6:44) The sinner repents and calls on the Lord for salvation by the effectual working of The Spirit in his heart to generate repentance and faith to call on the Lord. For whoever calls on the Lord in faith shall be saved. But how shall they call... etc.,. (Rom 10:13ff) Peace, |
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218 | Can you help me with some research? | Luke 23:56 | Lionstrong | 49155 | ||
Dear Scribe: Copied and pasted from www.pcanet.org: THE WESTMINSTER CONFESSION OF FAITH CHAP. XXI. - Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day. 1. The light of nature sheweth that there is a God, who hath lordship and sovereignty over all, is good, and doth good unto all, and is therefore to be feared, loved, praised, called upon, trusted in, and served, with all the heart, and with all the soul, and with all the might. But the acceptable way of worshipping the true God is instituted by Himself, and so limited by His own revealed will, that He may not be worshipped according to the imaginations and devices of men, or the suggestions of Satan, under any visible representation, or any other way not prescribed in the Holy Scripture. 2. Religious worship is to be given to God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; and to Him alone; not to angels, saints, or any other creature: and, since the fall, not without a Mediator; nor in the mediation of any other but of Christ alone. 3. Prayer, with thanksgiving, being one special part of religious worship, is by God required of all men: and, that it may be accepted, it is to be made in the name of the Son, by the help of His Spirit, according to His will, with understanding, reverence, humility, fervency, faith, love, and perseverance; and, if vocal, in a known tongue. 4. Prayer is to be made for things lawful; and for all sorts of men living, or that shall live hereafter: but not for the dead, nor for those of whom it may be known that they have sinned the sin unto death. 5. The reading of the Scriptures with godly fear, the sound preaching and conscionable hearing of the Word, in obedience unto God, with understanding, faith and reverence, singing of psalms with grace in the heart; as also, the due administration and worthy receiving of the sacraments instituted by Christ, are all parts of the ordinary religious worship of God: beside religious oaths, vows, solemn fastings, and thanksgivings upon special occasions, which are, in their several times and seasons, to be used in an holy and religious manner. 6. Neither prayer, nor any other part of religious worship, is now, under the Gospel, either tied unto, or made more acceptable by any place in which it is performed, or towards which it is directed: but God is to be worshipped everywhere, in spirit and truth; as, in private families daily, and in secret, each one by himself; so, more solemnly in the public assemblies, which are not carelessly or willfully to be neglected, or forsaken, when God, by His Word or providence, calleth thereunto. 7. As it is the law of nature, that, in general, a due proportion of time be set apart for the worship of God; so, in His Word, by a positive, moral, and perpetual commandment binding all men in all ages, He hath particularly appointed one day in seven, for a Sabbath, to be kept holy unto him: which, from the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, was the last day of the week; and, from the resurrection of Christ, was changed into the first day of the week, which, in Scripture, is called the Lord's Day, and is to be continued to the end of the world, as the Christian Sabbath. 8. This Sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering of their common affairs before-hand, do not only observe an holy rest all the day from their own works, words, and thoughts about their worldly employments and recreations, but also are taken up, the whole time, in the public and private exercises of His worship, and in the duties of necessity and mercy. Peace, |
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219 | Greek has no "first day" in its text? | Luke 24:1 | Lionstrong | 3005 | ||
In my Greek-Enlish New Testament it has the literal translation as "But on the one of the week..." Three questions followed for me: What do the other Gospel accounts say, and is "mia" ever translated "first" in any other portion of the NT, and does the word "first" make sence in the context of the sentence? According to the Greek Dictionary in the NASB Exhaustive Concordnace mia (reference number 3391) is the feminine form of "eis heis" (reference number 1520) which is translated "first" nine times in the NASB: Matt. 28:1, Mk 16:2, Jn 20:1, Jn 20:19, Acts. 20:, ICor 16:2, Titus 3:10, and Rev 9:12. So "one of the week" must be a Greek idiom whch does not translate smoothly into English, just as some American English idioms would not translate well into other languages if it were translated word for word. |
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220 | lets stick to original text! | Luke 24:1 | Lionstrong | 3139 | ||
In my Greek-Enlish New Testament it has the literal translation as "But on the one of the week..." Three questions followed for me: What do the other Gospel accounts say, and is "mia" ever translated "first" in any other portion of the NT, and does the word "first" make sence in the context of the sentence? According to the Greek Dictionary in the NASB Exhaustive Concordnace mia (reference number 3391) is the feminine form of "eis heis" (reference number 1520) which is translated "first" nine times in the NASB: Matt. 28:1, Mk 16:2, Jn 20:1, Jn 20:19, Acts. 20:, ICor 16:2, Titus 3:10, and Rev 9:12. So "one of the week" must be a Greek idiom whch does not translate smoothly into English, just as some American English idioms would not translate well into other languages if it were translated word for word. I suppose it could have been translated, "on the first of the week" leaving the word "day" to be understood. So Jesus died and was buried on the sixth of the week, remained dead on the seventh, and rose on the first of the week. | ||||||
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