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3141 | Regarding earlier post (thread) 156868 | 2 Tim 2:25 | BradK | 158129 | ||
Hi Jeff, Let me respond in part by referring you to my answer to Post ID 157737. "What we say matters and we should convey a Christ-like attitude and demeanor at all times. Sometimes we (and I) may fall short. From my perspective you have 3 catagories of people, in general: 1. Those who are serious and have come to seek, learn, and contribute; 2. Those who are "just passing through" so-to-speak; 3. Those who seek to disrupt and promote heresy The challenge is being able to discern, assess, and draw a quick conclusion based on only a few, if not just a single post! So, without making excuses or merely offering an apology, it is very difficult to determine who is serious and truly seeking an honest answer and who is merely playing games and being disruptive. Too often the bad outweigh the good. It is a problem inherent in a public Forum such as this. I think you'll find the heart of many, if not most of the "regulars" is to seek to honor and glorify the Lord by their participation." Again, from experience the "bad" seem to far outweigh the good and we spend far too much time defending sound doctrine than in serious Bible study! I don't think that the responses bordered on abusive. I stern, direct response is not improper or abusive. Experience is not the gauge of Biblical Christianity. I'll post some words by C.H. Spurgeon in addition to this as I think them highly revelvant! I hope this helps, BradK |
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3142 | Regarding earlier post (thread) 156868 | 2 Tim 2:25 | BradK | 158133 | ||
C.H. Spurgeon from his sermon on Matthew 4:4, "INFALLIBILITY — WHERE TO FIND IT AND HOW TO USE IT." "THOUGHTFUL minds anxiously desire some fixed point of belief. The old philosopher wanted a fulcrum for his lever, and believed that if he could only obtain it he could move the world. It is uncomfortable to be always at sea; we would fain discover terra firma, and plant our foot upon a rock. We cannot rest till we have found out something which is certain, sure, settled, decided, and no longer to be questioned. Many a mind has peered into the hazy region of rationalism, and has seen clothing before it but perpetual mist and fog, and, shivering with the cold chill of those arctic regions of scepticism, it has yearned for a clearer light, a warmer guide, a more tangible belief This yearning has driven men into strange beliefs. Satan, seeing their ravenous hunger, has made them accept a stone for bread. Others, however, linger hopefully around the idea of an infallible church. They believe in the judgment of general councils, and hope there to find the rock of certainty. Apparently this is more easy, for in the multitude of counsellors there is wisdom, but in reality it is quite as preposterous; for if you mass together a number of men, each one of whom is fallible, it is clear that you are no nearer infallibility. It is quite as easy to believe that one man is inspired as that five or six hundred are so. The fact is that churches have made mistakes as well as individual men, and have fallen into grievous errors both in practice and doctrine. Look at the churches of Galatia, Corinth, Laodicea, Hardis, and so on; nay, we find that the first disciples of our Lord, who made up the truly primitive and apostolic church, were not infallible, they made a great mistake about a simple saying of our Lord. He said concerning John, “If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?” “Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? “Even the apostles themselves could blunder, and did blunder. They were infallible in what they wrote when they were under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, but at no other time. Yet, brethren, I marvel not that in the sore distress to which the mind is often brought, it is found better to believe in an infallible church than to be left to mere reason, to be tossed to and fro, a desolate waif, driven by ever changeful winds over the awful leagues of questionings which are found in the restless ocean of unbelief. Longing as I do for a sure foundation, and rejecting both popes and councils, where shall I look? We have a more sure word of testimony, a rock of truth upon which we rest, for our infallible standard lies in, “It is written.” The Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible, is our religion. Of this inspired Book we say — “This is the judge that ends the strife When writ and reason fail.” It is said that it is hard to be understood, but it is not so to those who seek the guidance of the Spirit of God. There are in it great truths which are above our comprehension, placed there on purpose to let us see how shallow are our finite minds, but concerning vital and fundamental points the Bible is not hard to be understood, neither is there any excuse for the multitudes of errors which men pretend to have gathered from it. A babe in grace taught by the Spirit of God may know the mind of the Lord concerning salvation, and find its way to heaven by the guidance of the word alone. But be it profound or simple, that is not the question; it is the word of God, and is pure, unerring truth. Here is infallibility, and nowhere else. I wish to speak this morning upon this grand, infallible book, which is our sole court of appeal: and I desire to speak especially to the young converts who during the last few days have found the Savior, for by them this book must be used as the sword of the Spirit in the spiritual conflicts which await them. I would zealously exhort them to take to themselves this part of the whole armor of God, that they may be able to resist the great enemy of their souls." BradK |
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3143 | Regarding earlier post (thread) 156868 | 2 Tim 2:25 | BradK | 158135 | ||
Hi Mark, I don't mean to doubt your sincerity, but I would question your use of Acts 2:17 upon which to build your case. Two points: 1. How do you know Acts 2:17 refers to this period of time? Is it not a quotation from the prophet Joel? I submit that this prophecy has not yet come to pass! How would you explain this?; 2. It is problematic to build doctrine from a narrative such as Acts! The verse does not necessarily mean- nor imply- that WE too will have dreams. That's refrred to as "eisegesis:-( Lastly, some may indeed be touchy about "experience" because it contradicts their interpretation of such key scriptures as Acts 2:4. Possibly, but can you give some others? My challenge is that "experience" is NOT infallible. The Word of God is! By relying on experience, we negate the authority of scripture and enter the world of subjectivism! Does subjective experience respect all of the Bible? Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3144 | Is "higher ground" mentioned in Bible | 2 Tim 2:25 | BradK | 226252 | ||
Hello Bodashus, I'm not aware of any such phrase, "higher grounds" mentioned anywhere in scripture! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3145 | scriptues for the falsely accused? | 2 Tim 3:12 | BradK | 225201 | ||
Alegrio, Your response makes very little sense! What are you trying to say? BradK |
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3146 | ... | 2 Tim 3:12 | BradK | 225234 | ||
Alegrio: Why do you ask this question? BradK |
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3147 | Theology of Glory versus the Cross | 2 Tim 3:13 | BradK | 195159 | ||
Hi Doc, A BIG amen to that! It is truly amazing that "motivational words" are accepted and pass for the Word of God. They are a cheap substitute! Paul says: "and my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God" (1 Cor. 2:3-4 NASB) As I've said before if Heb 4:12 is true-"... the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart'- then pray tell how mere human wisdom can change the heart and mind? Thanks for sharing. BradK |
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3148 | Theology of Glory versus the Cross | 2 Tim 3:13 | BradK | 195169 | ||
Hello Jesusman, May I add some perspective to your question? While there's nothing inherently wrong with trying to motivate people, the role of a pastor/teacher is to preach the gospel! (Rom. 1:16,2 Tim 4:2) 1. You may read the entire interview Osteen did with Larry King on "Larry King Live" at www.forgottenword.org. I think the conclusions are obvious- but you may draw your own; 2. As part of a business project about 3 years ago, I purchased Osteens' Best Seller- "Your Best Life Now". I read it with an open mind. (Now I have read most if not all of the classic "success principle books"). About Two-Thirds of the way through, I had to put it down. Why? Because he went beyond just teaching basic human "success principles" into stating things using scripture that were patently false! Not open to interpretation, but using eisegesis and poor interpretive skills to draw false conclusions! 3. If you watch his weekly program, it should be further obvious that what he teaches is about as foreign to sound biblical doctrine as it gets- historically and otherwise! Not said lightly, but the content of his teaching has be very accurately termed "cotton candy"! There is absolutley no major doctrines taught, nor is there any relation to show mans' sinfulness and need of a Savior. If man does not know that he is truly a sinner in need of salvation, what is he responding to? His message is man-centered to the core and falls under the "seeker-friendly"and "marketing oriented" approach to church. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3149 | KJV vs "New Age Bible Versions"? | 2 Tim 3:16 | BradK | 99044 | ||
EdB, Well said, brother. I think education is only the beginning of learning process. Indeed the more I "learn" the more I realize how much I don't know. Proverbs 9:9 speaks volumes: "Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3150 | Which words of Jesus are literal? | 2 Tim 3:16 | BradK | 99424 | ||
TommyS, Your question really hinges upon whether you take a literal approach to the Bible.Unless you're a supporter of the Jesus Seminar, all words of Jesus are literal and true! As for myself and most on the Forum, we adhere to the Bible being inerrant, inspired, and authoritative when it comes to matters of faith and practice! 2 Timothy 3:16 says: "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;" Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3151 | Which chapters in Job ARE NOT true? | 2 Tim 3:16 | BradK | 99426 | ||
TommyS, Again 2 Tim. 3:16 would apply to Job as well as any other book of the Bible. It's either ALL true or not. One part of the Bible can't be true and another false.This is specifically referred to as "Verbal Plenary Inspiration". Easton's Bible Dictionary further defines that "The testimony of the sacred writers themselves abundantly demonstrates this truth; and if they are infallible as teachers of doctrine, then the doctrine of plenary inspiration must be accepted. There are no errors in the Bible as it came from God, none have been proved to exist. Difficulties and phenomena we cannot explain are not errors. All these books of the Old and New Testaments are inspired. We do not say that they contain, but that they are, the Word of God. The gift of inspiration rendered the writers the organs of God, for the infallible communication of His mind and will, in the very manner and words in which it was originally given." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3152 | Is the entire Bible (specifically Genesi | 2 Tim 3:16 | BradK | 104386 | ||
Dear confusedcatholic, Welcome to the Forum! Your question is a good one which I'll attempt to provide a succinct answer to. Possibly others can elaborate. Check out and consider 2 Timothy 3:16: "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;" The Bible must be understood as a whole. What you're speaking to specifically is what's termed Verbal Plenary Inspiration. All of scripture was (and is) inspired, with no one book more or less inspired than the rest. Most on this Forum, including myself would hold the whole Bible to be authoritative, inerrant,and inspired by God for matters related to our faith and practice. The matter you speak of regarding "interpreting literally" deals with Biblical Interpretation principles. While All scripture is inspired and authoritative we do have to be careful about interpreting it (all) literally! In general we would interpret the Bible as we would any other work of literature. That which is intended to be literal as such, that which intended as Figurative, Allegorical, etc.a such. Genesis is a book, written by Moses dealing with the origins (creation) of all things, the fall of man and so on. It covers a period of about 2300 years. In Genesis we have several prophecies concerning Christ (3:15; 12:3; 18:18; 22:18; 26:4; 28:14; 49:10). As well we several writers in both the OT and NT who refer back to Genesis and specifically, Adam (Hos 6:7,Rom. 5:14, 1 Tim. 2:13,14, Jude 1:14). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3153 | StudyBibleForum or MyOpinionForum? | 2 Tim 3:16 | BradK | 113884 | ||
Hank, I'll throw in my endorsement of your caution. Well said! You spoke to something I've certainly noticed of recent and I agree. While again, with no specific individuals in mind, it behooves all of us to hold scripture in the utmost regard and with which our Lord did in Matt. 4:4 " It is written..." This shows the primacy of scripture! We should not only follow the posted guidelines by Lockman, but be diligent enough students who are careful to base our responses on scripture. The Word of God should be foremost in our thoughts that very little is left for opinion or speculation. "We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ," ( 2 Cor. 10:5) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3154 | Whats the history behind the NASB text? | 2 Tim 3:16 | BradK | 114611 | ||
pnuematika, You're at the right site, actually! Just go to the "Lockman" tab at the top of this site and click it, then click on the "NASB" icon on the next page. This should take directly to the source and answer your questions. BradK |
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3155 | Is the Bible itself evil? | 2 Tim 3:16 | BradK | 134995 | ||
Nevermind, I too greet you! You convey a great deal of scepticism about many issues. I echo the advice of Hank and Tim. Realize that "faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God" (Rom. 10:17). I would suggest an excellent book for someone such as yourself (in addition to the Bible), might be "New Evidence the Demands a Verdict" by Josh McDowell. This would address many of the issues you bring up and provide some answers. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3156 | Brainwashing.. | 2 Tim 3:16 | BradK | 146367 | ||
Janini, Since your question is not related to the Bible, it cannot be appropriately answered here. Yours lies within the realm of medical and or psychological diagnosis. I would recommend checking with your doctor. I hope this helps, BradK |
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3157 | can we be sure the Bible is valid? | 2 Tim 3:16 | BradK | 148914 | ||
Hi Joe, Welcome to the Forum. Hank has given you a tremendous resource which I recommend too. The Council of Nicea had as their focus the doctrine of the Trinity and the Diety of Christ. Arianism was soundly rejected. Hence the outcome: the Nicene Creed. The Canon of Scripture by F.F. Bruce may help with your question on the how/why the canon was created. As noted in the Handbook to Bible Study: "the Church did not create Scripture; instead Scripture has primacy and is the basis for the Church. Gleason Archer states: The biblical authors indicate very clearly, whenever the matter comes up, that the various books of the Bible were canonical from the moment of their inception, by virtue of the divine authority (“Thus saith the Lord”) behind them, and the books received immediate recognition and acceptance by the faithful as soon as they were made aware of the writings. This brings us to the key factors that must have been used in determining the canon, especially for the New Testament: apostolic source, connection with an apostle, correspondence with known apostolic doctrine, doctrinal harmony with other accepted writings, evidence of divine origin, and spiritual profitability." I hope this helps, BradK |
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3158 | Why can't we have a book 67 in the bible | 2 Tim 3:16 | BradK | 154084 | ||
Hi treadwell, Hopefully, this will help. From Netbible.org, J. Hampton Keathley, writes in, "The Bible: The Holy Canon of Scripture" "The Logical Necessity for a Canon of Scripture and Its Preservation That God would provide and preserve a Canon of Scripture without addition or deletion is not only necessary, but it is logically credible. If we believe that God exists as an almighty God, then revelation and inspiration are clearly possible. If we believe in such a God, it is also probable that He would, out of love and for His own purposes and designs, reveal Himself to men. Because of man’s obvious condition in sin and his obvious inability to meet his spiritual needs (regardless of all his learning and technological advances), special revelation revealed in a God-breathed book is not only possible, logical, and probable, but a necessity. The evidence shows that the Bible is unique and that God is its author. The evidence declares that “all Scripture is God breathed and profitable …” (2 Tim. 3:16) and that “no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God” (2 Pet. 1:20-21). In view of this, the logical question is: “Would it not be unreasonable for God to fail to providentially care for these inspired documents to preserve them from destruction and so guide in their collection and arrangement that they would all be present with none missing and none added that were not inspired?” Important Considerations There are a number of important considerations that must be kept in mind when considering the issue of canonicity or how the books of the Bible came to be recognized and held to be a part of the Bible. Ryrie summarizes these issues as follows: 1. Self-authentication. It is essential to remember that the Bible is self-authenticating since its books were breathed out by God (2 Tim. 3:16). In other words, the books were canonical the moment they were written. It was not necessary to wait until various councils could examine the books to determine if they were acceptable or not. Their canonicity was inherent within them, since they came from God. People and councils only recognized and acknowledged what is true because of the intrinsic inspiration of the books as they were written. No Bible book became canonical by action of some church council. 2. Decisions of men. Nevertheless, men and councils did have to consider which books should be recognized as part of the canon, for there were some candidates that were not inspired. Some decisions and choices had to be made, and God guided groups of people to make correct choices (not without guidelines) and to collect the various writings into the canons of the Old and New Testaments. 3. Debates over canonicity. In the process of deciding and collecting, it would not be unexpected that some disputes would arise about some of the books. And such was the case. However, these debates in no way weaken the authenticity of the truly canonical books, nor do they give status to those which were not inspired by God. 4. Completion of canon. Since A.D. 397 the Christian church has considered the canon of the Bible to be complete; if it is complete, then it must be closed. Therefore, we cannot expect any more books to be discovered or written that would open the canon again and add to its sixty-six books. Even if a letter of Paul were discovered, it would not be canonical. After all, Paul must have written many letters during his lifetime in addition to the ones that are in the New Testament; yet the church did not include them in the canon. Not everything an apostle wrote was inspired, for it was not the writer who was inspired but his writings, and not necessarily all of them. The more recent books of the cults which are placed alongside the Bible are not inspired and have no claim to be part of the canon of Scripture. Certainly so-called prophetic utterances or visions that some claim to be from God today cannot be inspired and considered as part of God’s revelation or as having any kind of authority like that of the canonical books." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3159 | Need a bible verse, just one will do | 2 Tim 3:16 | BradK | 163290 | ||
Hi Truecalling, Yes, God's Word is to be taken literally- in context! The best verse I can think of is 2 Tim. 3:16-17: "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work." I believe God intends for His Word to be taken as literal- because it is His Word. However, we cannot ignore context nor the fact that we must interpret scripture using the same basic rules that govern any literature. Who is speaking? Who was the passage written to? What is being written about? So, the answer is yes, with certain qualifications. I hope this helps:-) BradK |
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3160 | Arguing the inspiration of the Bible | 2 Tim 3:16 | BradK | 166310 | ||
7777, No times 2! I'm lost my friend. Your reply makes absolutely NO sense! What on earth would baptism have to do with the argument regarding the inspiration of scripture? Please move on to another topic or kindly find another Forum. You are succeeding in doing nothing but engaging in a repetitive, denominational bias! BradK |
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