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321 | New Perspective of Sha'ul | NT general Archive 1 | srbaegon | 193493 | ||
Hello TYHM, Paul was wrong to take part in this action. The works of the Law were of no consequence to him, except to witness to fellow Jews (1 Cor 9:19-23). He even chastized Peter--not for eating with Gentiles but turning them astray (Gal 2:11-14). Paul taught that the Law's purpose was to bring us to Christ (Gal 3:19-29). Why would he continue to live under it if that was the case? It makes no sense. The rumors abounded because of the Judaizers who attacked Paul as he preached the gospel. These people wanted to destroy the work he was doing any way possible--even by inventing lies about something he cared nothing about. Steve |
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322 | Congregation vs. elder rule? | Titus 1:5 | srbaegon | 193492 | ||
Hi Max, Elders have been a part of life for the Lord's people since the bondage of Egypt. Moses used these men to govern, judge, and communicate with the people. 1. Who makes elders? The Holy Spirit (Acts 20:28) 2. How are elders appointed? From Scripture we find that this was accomplished by an apostle (Acts 14:23) or a designate (Titus 1:5). Paul was most likely looking ahead to when this would no longer be the case when he wrote instruction on how to recognize those men the Holy Spirit had selected (1 Tim 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9). These two points rule out the congregational model of choosing their own shepherd(s). 3. What do we do today? It seems most likely that those who are the spiritual leadership be looking for and helping those men to be their replacements upon death. The Lord has placed them for a purpose. As an aside, if there is fear of elder self-perpetuation, that church has more problems than which governmental model to employee. 4. How many elders are to be active at any one time? Scripture always indicates a plurality (see above along with Phil. 1:1; 1 Pet 5:1). The maximum depends solely on the size of the church. 5. What hierarchical structures are found in Scripture? None, save for elders and deacons. One church or group of churches lends aid to another or may otherwise assist, but nowhere can such a structure be found. The word bishop (or overseer) indicates the duty of church leadership while elder (or presbyter) relates to that man's age and wisdom. These two points rule out the episcopal model of government. As an additional resource, I recommend _Biblical_Eldership_ by Alex Strauch. It's not perfect, but it gets most things right. Steve |
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323 | Any extra biblical support? | James 1:1 | srbaegon | 193286 | ||
Hello Robbert, After a short search I found this. Jerome in his "Lives of Illustrious Men" says: Simon Peter the son of John, from the village of Bethsaida in the province of Galilee, brother of Andrew the apostle, and himself chief of the apostles, after having been bishop of the church of Antioch and having preached to the Dispersion--the believers in Circumcision in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia--pushed on to Rome in the second year of Claudius . . . So Jerome obviously believed that Peter's epistle was to believers. Steve |
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324 | How do we see ourselves? | NT general Archive 1 | srbaegon | 193214 | ||
Hello Cheri, I offer these for consideration. Romans 7:13-20 (ESV) Did that which is good, then, bring death to me? By no means! It was sin, producing death in me through what is good, in order that sin might be shown to be sin, and through the commandment might become sinful beyond measure. [14] For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold under sin. [15] For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. [16] Now if I do what I do not want, I agree with the law, that it is good. [17] So now it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me. [18] For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. [19] For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing. [20] Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me. 1 John 1:8-10 (ESV) If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. [9] If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. [10] If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Steve |
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325 | need daily discussion with other christi | Bible general Archive 3 | srbaegon | 193153 | ||
Hello janiceh49, There are such places. Try groups.yahoo.com or groups.google.com for ideas. Steve |
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326 | Can you define or explain II Tim 4:7? | 2 Tim 4:7 | srbaegon | 192919 | ||
Hello DorisD, Paul is just stating that he has finished his life well--for the glory of God. Steve |
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327 | John 4:23 | John 4:23 | srbaegon | 192917 | ||
Hello DorisD, Trinity is the word we use for the scriptural teaching that within the Godhead are three co-equal and eternal persons, yet such that there are not three but one. Notice how all three are shown in the following. Three separate entities are active in our salvation, yet all are considered God by virtue of the work performed. Titus 3:4-7 (ESV) [4] But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, [5] he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, [6] whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, [7] so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Steve |
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328 | Who was the first drunk in the bible | Gen 9:21 | srbaegon | 192795 | ||
Hello brownisugar, It is recorded that Noah got drunk that one time, but that does not mean he was an habitual drunk. Steve |
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329 | What is wrong with proving it true? | 1 Pet 3:15 | srbaegon | 192337 | ||
Hello Jesusman, People do not understand the benefit of apologetics, even though Scriptures actually requires it of us. 1 Pet 3:15 (ESV) But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect Steve |
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330 | who are the 144000 | Revelation | srbaegon | 192035 | ||
Hello lucciola, Rev 7:4-8 (ESV) [4] And I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel: [5] 12,000 from the tribe of Judah were sealed, 12,000 from the tribe of Reuben, 12,000 from the tribe of Gad, [6] 12,000 from the tribe of Asher, 12,000 from the tribe of Naphtali, 12,000 from the tribe of Manasseh, [7] 12,000 from the tribe of Simeon, 12,000 from the tribe of Levi, 12,000 from the tribe of Issachar, [8] 12,000 from the tribe of Zebulun, 12,000 from the tribe of Joseph, 12,000 from the tribe of Benjamin were sealed. Steve |
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331 | Why do we have to go church | Heb 10:25 | srbaegon | 191834 | ||
Hello bataz07, Besides the answer you already received, I would add 1 Cor 12:12-26. There we understand that the local church is a microcosm of the body of Christ. As members of a body, we need to be functioning within the body in order for it to function properly. Steve |
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332 | Sent Preacher, Nature, or both? | Rom 10:9 | srbaegon | 191736 | ||
Hello LJ777, Psalm 19:1-6 and Romans 1 say that nature points to an almighty God. Psalm 19:7-14 and Romans 10 say that only God's word has the power to tell us who that God is and what I need to do about that. Steve |
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333 | Did God really speak the Ten commandment | Exodus | srbaegon | 191590 | ||
Hi Stan, I think the passage cited does answer the question. Note Moses' location during God's pronouncement--down from the mountain with the people. He went up after the 10 commandments was given. Steve |
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334 | gross or net | 2 Cor 9:7 | srbaegon | 191584 | ||
Hello hunger..., This has been asked before, and the answer is the same--Christians are not require to tithe. Instead Paul teaches that we give as the Lord prospers us (2 Cor 9:6-15). Steve |
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335 | Is it okay for women to teach men, such | 1 Tim 2:12 | srbaegon | 191556 | ||
Hello lyz, There is a difference of opinion, but 1 Tim 2:12 seems clear. And this has been asked before. Use the search function for more input. Steve |
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336 | ... | John 16:31 | srbaegon | 191490 | ||
Hello ParsonPat, Get a Greek New Testament with the full apparatus (UBS4 or NA27) to get a more thorough idea of renderings that Strong did not have access to. Steve |
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337 | ... | John 16:28 | srbaegon | 191489 | ||
Hello ParsonPat, You are assuming the Trinitarian formula arises from the creeds. The truth is just the opposite--the Trinitarian formula is part of the basis for the creeds. Steve |
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338 | ... | John 16:28 | srbaegon | 191488 | ||
Hello ParsonPat, Allah of Islam is not the most high God of the Bible. Given that the words THEOS and PATHR are different, why must there be "more to the meanings of those words in Jesus' mind"? You seem to be rejecting the simplest answer. Steve |
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339 | ... | John 16:28 | srbaegon | 191487 | ||
Hello PastorPat, I would recommend reading the Ante-Nicene Fathers at www.ccel.org. Here is one excerpt from Ignatius' epistle to the Philippians: Chapter II.—Unity of the three divine persons. There is then one God and Father, and not two or three; One who is; and there is no other besides Him, the only true [God]. For "the Lord thy God," saith [the Scripture], "is one Lord." And again, "Hath not one God created us? Have we not all one Father?" And there is also one Son, God the Word. For "the only-begotten Son," saith [the Scripture], "who is in the bosom of the Father." And again, "One Lord Jesus Christ." And in another place, "What is His name, or what His Son’s name, that we may know?" And there is also one Paraclete. For "there is also," saith [the Scripture], "one Spirit," since "we have been called in one hope of our calling." And again, "We have drunk of one Spirit," with what follows. And it is manifest that all these gifts [possessed by believers] "worketh one and the self-same Spirit." There are not then either three Fathers, or three Sons, or three Paracletes, but one Father, and one Son, and one Paraclete. Wherefore also the Lord, when He sent forth the apostles to make disciples of all nations, commanded them to "baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost," not unto one [person] having three names, nor into three [persons] who became incarnate, but into three possessed of equal honour. Steve |
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340 | ... | John 16:28 | srbaegon | 191480 | ||
Hello PastorPat, One of the things from which the Trinitarian formula/Nicene Creed is derived is the fact that Jesus calls God (theos) his father (pathr). Were you also looking for extra-biblical Ante-Nicene attestation? Steve |
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