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221 | differences | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 170682 | ||
Hi hic, There are Orthodox systems of interpretation that are sound. Two of the groups of people you listed, Rabbi (Jew) and Mormon (Cult) would obviously vary in their interpretation(s) because they are not considered Christian. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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222 | diff | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 170714 | ||
Hi hic, Please don't hear what I didn't say! I'm not at all implying that the interpretation of God's Word differs, regardless of whether one is a Christian or not. The Word has only one correct interpretation though many applications. What I'm saying is that one's affiliation, i.e. Mormon, etc. will drive their interpretation of it. That does not make it correct. I hope that clears up things a bit. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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223 | god shouldn't send people to hell. | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 171898 | ||
I like what A.W. Pink said about this in regard to the attribute of God's wrath: "Yes, many there are who turn away from a vision of God’s wrath as though they were called to look upon some blotch in the Divine character, or some blot upon the Divine government. But what saith the Scriptures? As we turn to them we find that God has made no attempt to conceal the fact of His wrath. He is not ashamed to make it known that vengeance and fury belong unto Him. His own challenge is, "See now that I, even I, am He, and there is no god with Me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal; neither is there any that can deliver out of My hand. For I lift up My hand to heaven, and say, I live forever, If I whet My glittering sword, and Mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to Mine enemies, and will reward them that hate Me" (Deut. 32:39-41). A study of the concordance will show that there are more references in Scripture to the anger, fury, and wrath of God, than there are to His love and tenderness. Because God is holy, He hates all sin; And because He hates all sin, His anger burns against the sinner: Psalm 7:11. Now the wrath of God is as much a Divine perfection as is His faithfulness, power, or mercy. It must be so, for there is no blemish whatever, not the slightest defect in the character of God; yet there would be if "wrath" were absent from Him! Indifference to sin is a moral blemish, and he who hates it not is a moral leper. How could He who is the Sum of all excellency look with equal satisfaction upon virtue and vice, wisdom and folly? How could He who is infinitely holy disregard sin and refuse to manifest His "severity" (Rom. 9:12) toward it? How could He who delights only in that which is pure and lovely, loathe and hate not that which is impure and vile? The very nature of God makes Hell as real a necessity, as imperatively and eternally requisite as Heaven is. Not only is there no imperfection in God, but there is no perfection in Him that is less perfect than another." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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224 | god shouldn't send people to hell. | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 171973 | ||
Hello Ocelot, I think Muzka would be much better served by reading Jonathan Edwards, "The Justice of God in the Damnation of Sinners" and/or George Whitefield's "The Eternity of Hell-Torments". They both shed sound, time-tested exposition of this topic. I'd also encourage yu to read them as well, if you haven't. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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225 | why do the people put down the jews | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 173000 | ||
Clown, Please do explain your answer in more detail! BradK |
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226 | why do the people put down the jews | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 173003 | ||
Hi Phyliss, I believe the OT speaks to the discipline to be received by Israel for her disobedience in Lev. 26:14-17ff, and Deut. 28:15, 33, etc. Also, Christ predicted in Matt. 10:22 that, "You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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227 | Born in sin or into a sinful nature? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 173570 | ||
Hi Bliss, I'm in general agreement with your statement:-) Psalm 51:5 tells us, "Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me." Spurgeons' Puritan Catechism in questions, 15, 16 and 17 say this: 15. Q. Did all mankind fall in Adam’s first transgression? A. The covenant being made with Adam, not only for himself but for his posterity, all mankind descending from him by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him in his first transgression. (1 Corinthians 15:22; Romans 5:12) 16. Q. Into what estate did the fall bring mankind? A. The fall brought mankind into a state of sin and misery. (Romans 5:18) 17. Q. Wherein consists the sinfulness of that state whereunto man fell? A. The sinfulness of that state whereunto man fell, consists in the guilt of Adam’s first sin, (Romans 5:19) the want of original righteousness, (Romans 3:10) and the corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly called original sin, (Ephesians 2:1; Psalm 51:5) together with all actual transgressions which proceed from it. (Matthew 15:19) Obviously, much more could be added:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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228 | Advice on how it should not be practiced | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 173571 | ||
Hi Bliss and welcome to the Forum! Well said, and I couldn't agree with you more. 1. There is absolutlely no scriptural basis for this practice. None. 2. What is being conveyed, is that experience trumps scripture. Experience is not truth. We do not valid truth by our experience, we validate it by the Word of God (John 17:17). Otherwise, scripture becomes meaningless! John F. MacArthur has stated that, "Our faith is a mind faith. At its core is Jesus Christ, not our emotions. Yes, I get emotional meditating on the goodness of God and hearing His word, but for many charismatics that emotion comes from jumping up and down on Sunday to some heart throbbing music. Is this what disciples are supposed to do? What doth the Bible say? What was Jesus doing while here? Preaching and teaching the kingdom of God, and doing good works. What was Paul doing? Preaching and teaching and encouraging from prison. What was Timothy, Silas, Barnabas doing? Going on missionary trips preaching the gospel to a lost world. What about many charismatic preachers? Falling down in the pulpit, laughing their heads off, slaying in the spirit (knocking people out with a touch), prophesying about church buildings, and speaking in tongues while nobody knows what they are saying." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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229 | Genesi 3rd chp. Satan tempt Eve | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 174592 | ||
Hello wisdom, Might I ask what leads you to make such a pointed comment as "Be careful in giving an answer it may come back toi haunt you in the future."? I fail to see the need or relevance?! Do you posses some special insight that we are missing? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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230 | Why was I banned a day before mom died? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 174985 | ||
Dear Vince, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. I have been in prayer for you and will continue to ask that the Lord reveal Himself to you. There is Salvation in no other. This Forum has specific rules and guides of conduct. There is a warning at the top of the Home Page for all. Posting here is a privilege, not a right. You would have needed to familiarize yourself with the "Terms of Use" and "About the Forum". May the Lord Bless you, BradK |
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231 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 175654 | ||
Hello babalonman, It sounds like a loaded question?! But...No, I do not believe that the U.S.A. is the babylon of Rev. 18! I see absolutely no scriptural (or historical) support for that view. It would only be speculation at best:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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232 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 175681 | ||
Dear Face, I can appreciate your sincerity and desire. However, this whole argument is a little silly in my eyes! Without trying to come across condescending, I notice Jesus walked everywhere He went. Do you own a car? I challenge you... Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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233 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 175685 | ||
Dear Face, Is it a trivial detail that you are not offering up a sacrifice on the alter of the temple in Jerusalem? There is a call for some common sense in our approach. It further occurs to me that you are bordering on exclusivism! If that is where God has you and you are honest in your seeking and desire, have at it! As for me, I will continue to be led by the grace of God (Tit. 2:12-13). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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234 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 175691 | ||
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235 | how do i communicate? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 176009 | ||
Hello rhonda, The best reference I can give you would be to read and meditate on Romans 12:9-21. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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236 | where did God come from? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 176051 | ||
Hello tinaraine, Possibly the words of A.W. Pink will shed some light on your question. He writes: ""In the beginning, God" (Gen. 1:1). There was a time, if "time" is could be called, when God, in the unity of His nature (though subsisting equally in three Divine Persons), dwelt all alone. "In the beginning, God." There was no heaven, where His glory is now particularly manifested. There was no earth to engage His attention. There were no angels to hymn His praises; no universe to be upheld by the word of His power. There was nothing, no one, but God; and that, not for a day, a year, or an age, but "from everlasting." During a past eternity, God was alone: self-contained, self-sufficient, self-satisfied; in need of nothing. Had a universe, had angels, had human beings been necessary to Him in any way, they also had been called into existence from all eternity. The creating of them when He did, added nothing to God essentially. He changes not (Mal. 3:6), therefore His essential glory can be neither augmented nor diminished." "Such a God cannot be found out by searching; He can be known, only as He is revealed to the heart by the Holy Spirit through the Word. It is true that creation demonstrates a Creator, and that, so plainly, men are "without excuse;" yet, we still have to say with Job, "Lo, these are parts of His ways: but how little a portion is heard of Him? but the thunder of His power who can understand?" (26:14). The so-called argument from design by well-meaning "Apologists" has, we believe, done much more harm than good, for it has attempted to bring down the great God to the level of finite comprehension, and thereby has lost sight of His solitary excellence. Analogy has been drawn between a savage finding a watch upon the sands, and from a close examination of it he infers a watch-maker. So far so good. But attempt to go further: suppose that savage sits down on the sand and endeavors to form to himself a conception of this watch-maker, his personal affections and manners; his disposition, acquirements, and moral character—all that goes to make up a personality; could he ever think or reason out a real man—the man who made the watch, so that he could say, "I am acquainted with him?" It seems trifling to ask such questions, but is the eternal and infinite God so much more within the grasp of human reason? No, indeed! The God of Scripture can only be known by those to whom He makes Himself known. Nor is God known by the intellect. "God is Spirit" (John 4:24), and therefore can only be known spiritually. But fallen man is not spiritual, he is carnal. He is dead to all that is spiritual. Unless he is born again supernaturally brought from death unto life, miraculously translated out of darkness into light, he cannot even see the things of God (John 3:3), still less apprehend them (1 Cor. 2:14). The Holy Spirit has to shine in our hearts (not intellects) in order to give us "the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ" (2 Cor. 4:6). And even that spiritual knowledge is but fragmentary. The regenerated soul has to grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus (2 Pet. 3.18). The principal prayer and aim of Christians should be that we "walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God" (Col. 1:10)." I hope this helps, BradK |
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237 | Testimony of hearing the Word of God | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 176144 | ||
Hello steven, I'm not sure what message it is that you seek to get out?! I've read the Bible and never come across anything like what you describe?! Christ said there is not one good but God (Matt. 19:17. Further, Rom. 3:10-12 pointedly tells us that, "as it is written, "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD; ALL HAVE TURNED ASIDE, TOGETHER THEY HAVE BECOME USELESS; THERE IS NONE WHO DOES GOOD, THERE IS NOT EVEN ONE." With all due respect, your experience (message) comes across like a drug-induced hallucination mixed with mysticism. It is not from the Bible my friend. I'm sorry, but what you heard was not the Word of God! What you need is Christ and Him alone. Have you at any point in your life placed your faith and trust in Jesus Christ for salvation? Acts 4:12 says, "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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238 | Elders not a pastor should lead church | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 176479 | ||
Dear Bereaniam, From my experience, I know Tim quite capable, qualified and knowledgable in his study habits! I also feel he gave you a very good, solid answer:-) Though it may not be what you expected, possibly you already have been given the correct answer? Those are my thoughts... Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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239 | How long did Noah preach | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 176795 | ||
Hi teresaa, The reference you're looking for can be found in 2 Pet. 2:5; "and did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly;" Additionally, from Gen 6:3 , it can be understood the time given as 120 years that Noah preached: "Then the LORD said, "My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh; nevertheless his days shall be one hundred and twenty years." I hope this helps, BradK |
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240 | How long did noah preach | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 176796 | ||
Hello degrace, See my relpy below to teresaa. The reference is found in Gen. 6:3. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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