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5581 | Joshua or Jesus? | Heb 4:8 | Searcher56 | 9396 | ||
Roverjbh99, Iesous is the name in the Greek; it means Jehovah is salvation, and is the name given our Lord. It is from the Hebrew Y@howshuwa, which was Joshua ben Nun's name. So either could be correct, their names are the same. In the context of the verse, I would say it was the son of Nun. "He would not have spoken of another day after that." Why would God have to speak of another day, if Jesus gave rest. In the context of the chapter, I see it refer to Israel going into the Promised Land, which Joshua led (Jos 1:13) the people to rest (vs 13). I think even the beginning of the book (Heb 1:1-3) shows that this passage does not refer to Jesus. God had to keep on speaking, until he came. Yes, He dis speak after - but before, it all were pointing to His coming. Steve |
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5582 | Mercy on Unbelievers | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 9394 | ||
Krissa ... 2Co 6:14 says not to be unequally yoked, so I think it is unwise to date an unbeliever. May may lead to trouble. The answers given are correct, God will not have any mercy on the unbelivers, once they die or the Lord comes in the end. He has mercy on us, by calling us. For some, it is several times. He died for us while we were yet sinners. But, we need to respond by returning His call. If not, He will no have mercy. Steve |
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5583 | Gen 6:7 and Num 23:19 contradictory? | Gen 6:7 | Searcher56 | 9391 | ||
Nolan, no contradictions exist in the Bible. The context of Numbers 23:19 is Balaam talking to Balak (vs 18). In verse 20, he says he was told to bless Israel and cannot change what God said. The same word is used in Numbers 23:19 and Genesis 6:7, as well as verse 6. Part of God's nature is to grieve, including the Holy Spirit (Eph 4:30) because of our sins (vs 31). I don't think Baalam is saying that God does not repent or grieve. First, he is asking a (loaded) question ... because we know that God does not lie. Also, I wonder why he used the word "should." You may not find this thought anywhere else. I do not like the "experts" view on why this is not contradictory. But, I will continue to look for one that is satisfactory. Steve |
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5584 | 666 Adonikamim or 667? | Ezra 2:13 | Searcher56 | 9390 | ||
Nolan, if you look at both list, there are other differences. I read that it could be a copiest error. The Adonikamim are alos listed in Ezr 8:13. We now that the Bible is inspired, but if someone cannot read or copy the numbers - it should not make the Bible any less vivible. Steve |
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5585 | Consider Rev 11:19 | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 9297 | ||
Ed, I have no problem with the Ark being in heaven. Even, if the Bible does not say what happened when the Babylonians captured Jerusalem, I would think we would have have extra-Biblical history on what happened. There is a lot of links between the Old Testament patterns and that in heaven. Think about the Designer of both. Steve |
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5586 | What letter is Paul referring to here? | 1 Cor 5:9 | Searcher56 | 9209 | ||
It is a letter to Corinth not preserved. Some call it .5 Cornithians. Paul wrote at least three letters to Cornith, maybe four ... or even more. 2 Cornithians 2:3-4 refers to another letter, which may of been 1.5 Cornithians. There are other thoughts on that this letter was 1 Cornithians or the last four chapters of 2 Cornithians (it does not flow with the rest of the book). Steve |
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5587 | Significance of our prayers? | Rev 5:8 | Searcher56 | 9188 | ||
Load ... This may be only in the future, or it could include us today. No matter what, our prayers should be significant. They need to be from our full heart, not just empty words. The the context all our prayers are mixed together - crossing all man made lines. We will pray as one, as Jesus wants (Jhn 17:17). Incense orders are given in Exo 30:1-10, and the formula in verses 34-38. Gold is precious ... the bowls are containers, like us and our hearts ... they are totally used "full" ... and the incense means they have an appeal to God. "May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice" (Psa 141:2) Remember "the prayer of the upright is His delight" (Pro 15:8) Just some thoughts ... Steve |
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5588 | Does God "sleep"? | Ps 121:4 | Searcher56 | 9182 | ||
Psalms 44:23-26: Does God Sleep? Psalms 7, 35, 59, 73 and 74, also speak of God as sleeping or arising from sleep, just as other Near Eastern deities are said to do. Bernard Batto has attempted to argue that in Near Eastern mythology to sleep undisturbed was a symbol of the supreme deity's unchallenged authority. He further argued that the motif as applied to Yahweh expressed Israel's belief in Yahweh's absolute kingship. He could be counted on to "awaken" and to maintain justice and order. Elijah's taunt mockingly suggests that the prophets of Baal should call louder to awaken him, for he is known to sleep at times (1Ki 18:27) Psalm 44 is asking if the king and the people have been faithful to the covenant (Ps 44:18-22), then why was God unfaithful to his promise to deliver and defend? The psalm contrasts the glorious past (Ps 44:1-8) with some present disaster (Ps 44:9-16). God seemed not to have been with the army when they had gone out to battle (Ps 44:9). Israel's defeat had made them a reproach and the scorn of their enemies (Ps 44:13-14). All this had happened even though Israel had not forgotten God (Ps 44:17-18); nevertheless, God had crushed them with a humiliating defeat (Ps 44:19). In spite of all of this ignominy and shame, their prayer and hope still centered on the Lord (Ps 44:23-26). This prayer is phrased in military terms. The call for God to awake and to arouse himself here does not refer to sleep but to a military action similar to that in the Song of Deborah in Judges 5:12: "Wake up, wake up, Deborah! Wake up, wake up, break out in song! Arise, O Barak! Take captive your captives." Therefore, this psalm does not contradict the psalm which assures us that our God never slumbers or sleeps. He does not! That God sometimes defers his punishments and extends apparently unwarranted tolerance to the wicked and their evil indicates to the superficial observer that God sleeps and needs rousing. But such divine long-suffering and mercy must not be confused with indifference or unawareness on his part. Furthermore, the language is not the language of weariness or slumber, but the language of a call for God to march forth to defend his holy name and his kingdom. I got help from: Bernard Batto, "When God Sleeps," Bible Review 3 (1987): 16-23, and "The Sleeping God: An AncientNearEast |
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5589 | Ezekiel ... Your 9 (10) points refuted? | Matt 28:19 | Searcher56 | 9137 | ||
6. The name of the Son is Jesus (Matthew 1:21). -- Yes, we agree. But, He has other names. 7. The name of the Holy Ghost is Jesus; the Holy Ghost is revealed through the name Jesus (John 14:26). - Wrong again. The Holy Spirit is sent "in Jesus' name". This does NOT mean that the name of the Holy Spirit is Jesus or that the Holy Spirit is revealed through the name of Jesus. This is another gross misinterpretation on your part, Ezekiel. Just as in John 5:43, the Holy Spirit is sent as THE representative of the Father and the Son, Jesus Christ, and He is sent by the authority of the Father and is given authority on earth (see Matt. 28:19). Therefore, all authority comes from the Father and is given to the Son and the Holy Spirit- even while the Son and Holy Spirit share in this authority being in every way fully God themselves. This misinterpretation further leads down your "Oneness" heresy path.. -- I agree with Nolan. They also share many attributes 8. The Bible does not teach the doctrine of the trinity, so there is no theological justifaction for a trine formula. - Yes, the Bible sure does teach the Doctrine of the Trinity! There is theological justification for the Trinity and it is supported through Scripture, even though Scripture does not specifically mention the word "Trinity". There is no theological justification for a "Oneness" formula, which is heresy and contrary to the Bible. -- There is theological justification for the trinity. At the baptism of Christ all Three are present (Mat 3:16-17, Luk 3: 21-22, Mar 1:9-11, Jhn 1: 31-34). -- John 15:26 says "When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me." -- 2 Corinthians 13:14 contains a triune blessing "May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." 9. God revealed himself in the New Testament by one name. Zecariah14:9 and that name is Jesus Revelation 22:3,4. God revealed Himself in the New Testament through Jesus Christ and through the Holy Spirit! God did not use a 'name' to reveal Himself, He used His only Son! And when His Son was taken up into glory, then He revealed Himself and His Son through the Holy Spirit! You are once again using the 'name' as a formula here, and by doing so you are limiting God! God was and will never be limited by a 'name', no matter what "Oneness" heresy you try to preach, Ezekiel. - Jesus Christ is the Fullness of the Godhead bodily. - "For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form," Col. 2:9- the 'fullness of Deity' is NOT saying that the Father is Jesus is the Holy Spirit. This verse is saying that Deity (the divine attributes and nature) dwelt in His earthly body in its fullness, which is a strong statement of the Deity and humanity of Jesus Christ. By saying that 'the Father is Jesus is the Holy Spirit' after reading this verse, you are again grossly misinterpreting this verse to the point of being contrary to Scripture itself. 10. Father in Creation, Son in Redemption, Holy Ghost in Regeneration. -The creation is by the Father (Isa. 64:8; 44:24) Son (Col. 1:15-17) and Holy Spirit (Job 33:4,26:13) were all present in Creation -- Gen 1:1 In the beginning God (Elohim … more than two (El is one, Elah is two)). Let Us (Gen. 1:26) create man in Our own image. - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are present in Redemption (1Pe 1:2). The Father is the source (John 13:3); the Son is the expression of the Father (John 1:1, 18); and the Spirit is the application of the Triune God to man. - and the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all take a part in Regeneration. -- The Father is in us (Eph. 4:6), the Son is in us (2 Cor. 13:5), and the Spirit is in us (Rom. 8:9). Steve |
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5590 | Was Abraham a Muslim? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 9063 | ||
Questioner ... He wasn't an Israelite, Muslim or Christian. The first Israelite was his grandson. Abraham means father of many and is is the father of many nations as promised in Gen 17:5. Not just the Ishmaelites, who the Muslims claim in their lineage and the Israelites. Abraham had six other sons by Keturah (Gen 25:1-2) and had more than one concubine and sons by them (vs 6). Then Isaac had two sons - Jacob (Gen 25:6), who became Israel (Gen 32:28) and Easu (Gen 25:5), the father of the Edomites (Gen 36:9). The whole chapter is about Easu's descendents. Abraham's beliefs were well answered by others. Steve |
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5591 | What is meant by 'age'? | Matt 12:32 | Searcher56 | 9062 | ||
Nolan ... Age is aion (Strong's 165) , which can mean period of time (this age) which will last until the next aion (the age to come) which is eternity, another meaning of aion. Steve | ||||||
5592 | Bible references on leadership | NT general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 9036 | ||
George ... bcbloyd has a great point - study the life of Christ. I was thinking about this today. Leadership is learned. So ... - where did they learn to be a leader? - how did they assume the role of a leader? - why did they make adjustments before and during their leadership years? - who did they lead and prepare to take their role? - what did the followers do after they no longer led? Look at other leaders - Joesph, Moses, Joshua ... Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah ... Peter, Paul, Timothy to name some. I challange you to study these nine and other leaders. I have read David Hocking's book, The Seven Laws of Christian Leadership (Regal Books). It is one source. Another is to use a search engine. I entered "Biblical leadership" and received many hits. Remember, always cite your sources. Steve |
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5593 | INTERSTMENTAL PERIODE | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 9027 | ||
sishimu ... the time period is around 432 - 5 B.C.E. I will give some of the events that happened in Palestine. - The Persian empire is in its latter days. - 332 B.C.E. Alexander the Great acquires Palestine. - 323 B.C.E. Alexander the Great dies and his emipire is divided into four. The Ptolemies (Egypt) and the Selecids contend for control of Palestine. - 198 B.C.E. The Selecids took over control * 250 B.C.E The Septuagint (the Greek translation of the OT) was written. - 175-164 B.C.E. Antiochis Epiphanes IV ruled. He tried to destroy all copies of the Torah, reuired offerings to Zeus and offered a pig on the altar of the Temple. - 166-142 B.C.E. Maccabean revolt, started when Mayyathias destroyed the Greek altar in his town. - 142-63 B.C.E. The Jews were independent. - 63 B.C.E. The Romans began to rule Palestine when Pompey captured Jerusalem. |
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5594 | Jesus speaks as the archangel? | 1 Thess 4:16 | Searcher56 | 8943 | ||
Joseph ... I am sorry there is a delay, I have been busy. 1. The verse does not say that Jesus is an archangel or eve that HIS voice is the voice of an archangel. It says that His coming will be accompanied with the voice of an archangel. 2. His coming will be also accompanied with the trumpet of God... Can we follow the same logic and say that Jesus is God because He has the trumpet of God???! 3. There are many archangels in the Bible and Michael is only one of them (The book of daniel says that Michael is "one of the first principalities; and in another place the book says that He is the "principality over the People of Daniel, the people of Israel" therefore we are not allowed to expand this verses to say that Michael is Jesus. 4. When Michael the archangel faced Satan, he had no authority to command him (read the letter of Jude) while Jesus commanded Satan to leave him. One cannot build a theology from one verse or passage, especially regarding something as important as the nature of Jesus Christ. Steve |
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5595 | First evidence of currency used? | Gen 13:2 | Searcher56 | 8855 | ||
Nolan ... Gen 13:2 mentions how rich Abram was by silver and gold. Gen 20:16 mentions shekels. However, I understand it was a weight and not currency. The first mentioned of coinage, is the Persian daric (Ezra 2:69; Neh. 7:70) and the 'adarkon (Ezra 8:27). |
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5596 | Should a Christian be a Mason? | Gal 1:6 | Searcher56 | 8833 | ||
Nolan ... NO - Freemasons are members of a cult. They preach another gospel (Gal. 1:6ff) 1. The Bible is only a piece of furniture. But other books like the Pentateuch, Koran and Vedas. Masonary is based on the Kabala (Cabala), a medieval book of mysticism and magic, not the Bible. 2. God is described as Grand Artificer, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge Above, Jehovah, Allah, Buddha, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, or Great Geometer. 3. Masons believe that Jesus Christ is a created being, and that He is the brother of Satan ... and we know that is not true. 4. Masons think that any "shortcomings" (what we call sin) can be overcome by greater enlightenment ... they deny the reality of sin. 5. So salvation isneeded and think that salvation refers to being brought from the material to the spiritual; i.e., when man returns to "his forgotten inherent spirituality." Here are some web sites, with more information: http://members.aol.com/masoncult/ http://www.doitnow.com/(tilde)apostle |
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5597 | Church Problems -- Then and Now? | NT general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 8801 | ||
Hank ... Part 4. My posts are cut off. 6. Apply the insights and information you have gathered. With God’s help you are now ready to put into practice what you know. Record a "Lessons Learned" ... so it will help others in the future. I use these steps at work, tho I do not quote the Bible to my coworkers. Searching Scripture Steve |
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5598 | Church Problems -- Then and Now? | NT general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 8800 | ||
Hank ... Problem Solving. I have already shared how the church solved some of their problems. But, some were not dealt with. First - we need to pray ... before, during and after the process. Then we should do following with the attitude of love ... 2. Identify the problem Sometimes this is very easy. Other times it can be a difficult task. Often the perceived problem is no the real problem - just the result. Open and honest communication can help to get to the bottom of things. 3. List the factor(s) causing the problem. This, too, can be a difficult task. But it is a necessary one. Family members might discuss the question, "What do you think the cause is?" 4. Determine what can be done to change or correct any of the factors which contribute to the problem. 5. Seek what God’s Word says about this problem. Study the Scriptures for guidelines and directives. Ask other churches what they did - the problem is not unique. 6. Apply the insights and information you have gathered. With God |
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5599 | Church Problems -- Then and Now? | NT general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 8795 | ||
Hank ... Part 2, since my answer got cut off. 6. Partiality. 1 Tim. 5:21; James 2:1-4,9. Partiality gives rise to cliques (divisions) in the local church. 7. Worldliness within. We get wrapped up in this world - busy in a multitude of things that really don't benefit the soul. Rom.12:2; 1 John 2:15-17; Rev. 3:15-16 8. Immoral, ungodly members. 1 Cor. 5:1-2. Ungodly members don't want their sins rebuked or disciplined. 9. Tongue abuse a. Harsh and unkind remarks, angry words. Eph.4:31 b. Murmuring and complaining. 1 Cor. 10:10; Phil. 2:14 c. Gossipping. 2 The. 3:11 10. Meddlers or busybodies in other's matters. 1 The. 4:11; 2 The. 3:11; 1 Tim. 5:13. They get in the way of the body. 11. Lack of discipline - condones evil. 1 Cor. 5:6; 2 The. 3:14-15 12. Idleness. 2 The. 3:6-12. There is more. The bottom line is that they we disobedient and selfish. I see the same problems today. PROBLEM SOLVING ... I posted to you previously how they solved some of the problems. Today we |
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5600 | Church Problems -- Then and Now? | NT general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 8794 | ||
Hank ... Some may consider persecution a problem. I do not - tho our attitude toward it may be one. The problems stem from selfishness and disobedience. With thanks to David Riggs ... here is a partial list. 1. Preacher troubles. a. Some fail to preach the whole truth - will not condemn certain sins. Acts 20:27 b. Some build a party (clique) about themselves. Thus, men follow them rather than the Lord. 1 Cor. 1:12-13; 2 Cor. 4:5 c. Some are trouble makers - thrive on controversy, ride their hobbies. Titus 3:10 d. Some live ungodly lives. 2 Pet. 2:13a-14a e. False teaching. Titus 1:10-14 f. Unqulaified. 1 Tim. 3:1-7 2. Elder problems. Acts 20:30 a. Unqualified. 1 Tim 3:8-10; Tit. 1:6-9. b. Sometimes members will not submit to them. 2 Cor. 10:10; Heb. 13:17 3. Forcing opinions on others. Rom. 14:1-3. Some are strong, others are weak. 4. Desire for preeminence. 3 John 9 - could lead to ... 5. Envy and jealousy. 1 Cor. 3:1-3; James 3:13-16 6. Partiality. 1 Ti |
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