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3301 | Premarital sex is a sin? | Heb 13:4 | BradK | 112467 | ||
Monkman, I have to heartily concur with our brother, kalos. He has provided some very sound advice and asked some pertinent questions. Without being repetitious, how would you define extramarital sex?, and upon what Scriptural basis would you establish it's legitimacy? I don't honestly believe you can:-) We should be honest before God, and honest enough with ourselves to not "explain away our behavior" or "make excuses". An excuse is simply the skin of reason stuffed with a lie! As the term "fornication" ( Gr. porneia) can and is translated "unchastity" and "sexual Immorality",how would you conclude that it is not a sin? After all, Rom 14:23 says, "..whatever is not of faith is sin.." Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3302 | is it ok to live with your fiance?? | Heb 13:4 | BradK | 159794 | ||
Hi Amanda, I don't think God would approve based on Heb. 13:4 and 1 Cor. 6:18. Both my wife and I were believers at the time we were engaged and did not live together before marriage. Don't let your feelings dictate what you should know to be the right decision. Wait until marriage. I think the question to ask is this: are both of you born-again believers in the Lord? I would make certain to get your spiritual foundation right before you tie the knot. Hopefully you have a Pastor or know of some mature Christian couples whom you can seek advice from. Remember, there is wisdom in a multitude of counsellors! (Prov. 4:7, 9:9, 11:14) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3303 | Sex outside of marriage? | Heb 13:4 | BradK | 168729 | ||
Hi nanasu05, Heb. 13:4 says: "Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3304 | married | Heb 13:4 | BradK | 206561 | ||
Hello Liefie, There are many other references that could be given, but Heb. 13:4 is direct: "Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge" (NASB) I trust this will help, BradK |
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3305 | married | Heb 13:4 | BradK | 206641 | ||
Hello Cody, I may be missing your point. My intent wasn't to necessarily say that Heb. 13:4 says they can't live together. I was trying to convey a principle of married life- to which the verse certainly applies. I'm not sure how Matt 10:6 applies at all. Gen. 2:24 doesn't say anything about living together either, does it? :-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3306 | Is common law marriage acceptable | Heb 13:4 | BradK | 226774 | ||
Hello always, Welcome to the Forum. I honestly don't see "common law marriage" being acceptable or otherwise supported by scripture. It's like playing house without any commitment before God or men! If Heb. 13:4 is any guide, we don't see it here: "Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge." (NASB) This doesn't refer to "common law marriage" but rather a union between man and woman! Further, Eph. 5:24 says, "But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything." (NASB) cf. 5:22. The biblical directive here is to "wives" and "husbands" One cannot be referred to as such without being officially married, can they? Possibly, Naves Topical Bible may be of some help (or use) in studying this? Here's the section from it titled, MARRIAGE. In family blood lines, Abraham and Sarah, Gen. 11:29; 12:13; 20:3, 9–16. Isaac and Rebekah, Gen. 24:3, 4, 67; 28:2. Jacob and his wives, Gen. 29:15–30; see below, in the elaborated text. Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother’s widow), Gen. 38:8, 11; Deut. 25:5–10; Ruth 4:5; Matt. 22:24; Mark 12:19–23; Luke 20:28. Parents contract for their children: Hagar selects a wife for Ishmael, Gen. 21:21; Abraham for Isaac, Gen. 24; Laban arranges for his daughters’ marriage, Gen. 29; Samson asks his parents to procure him a wife, Judg. 14:2. Parents’ consent required in the Mosaic law, Ex. 22:17. Presents given to parents to secure their favor, Gen. 24:53; 34:12; Deut. 22:29; 1 Sam. 18:25; Hos. 3:2. Marriage feasts, Gen. 29:22; Judg. 14:12; Esth. 2:18; Matt. 22:11, 12. Jesus present at, John 2:1–5. Ceremony attested by witnesses, Ruth 4:1–11; Isa. 8:1–3. Bridegroom exempt one year from military duty, Deut. 24:5. Bridal ornaments, Isa. 49:18; Jer. 2:32. Bridal presents, Gen. 24:53; Psa. 45:12. Herald preceded the bridegroom, Matt. 25:6. Wedding robes adorned with jewels, Isa. 61:10. Wives obtained by purchase, Gen. 29:20; Ruth 4:10; Hos. 3:2; 12:12; by kidnapping, Judg. 21:21–23. Given by Kings, 1 Sam. 17:25; 18:17, 21. Daughters given in, as rewards of valor, Judg. 1:12; 1 Sam. 17:25; 18:27. Wives taken by edict, Esth. 2:2–4, 8–14. David gave one hundred Philistine foreskins for a wife, 2 Sam. 3:14. Wives among the Israelites must be Israelites, Ex. 34:16; Deut. 7:3, 4; 1 Chr. 23:22; Ezra 9:1, 2, 12; Neh. 10:30; 13:26, 27; Mal. 2:11; 1 Cor. 7:39; 2 Cor. 6:14. Betrothal a quasi-marriage, Matt. 1:18; Luke 1:27. Betrothal made with the spirit, Ezek. 16:8. Celibacy deplored, Judg. 11:38; Isa. 4:1; Jer. 16:9; advised, 1 Cor. 7:7, 8, 24–40. Obligations under, inferior to duty to God, Deut. 13:6–10; Matt. 19:29; Luke 14:26. Not binding after death, Matt. 22:29, 30; Mark 12:24, 25. See BRIDE; BRIDEGROOM. Unclassified Scriptures Relating to: Gen. 2:23, 24 1 Cor. 6:16. Ex. 22:16, 17; Lev. 18:6–8 [Deut. 22:30.] Lev. 18:9–18; Lev. 20:14, 17, 19–21; Lev. 21:1, 7, 13–15; Num. 36:8; Deut. 21:10–14; Deut. 24:1–5; Prov. 18:22; Prov. 21:9, 19; Jer. 29:6; Hos. 2:19, 20; Mal. 2:13–16; Matt. 5:31, 32; Mark 6:17, 18; Mark 10:2–12 Matt. 19:2–9. Luke 16:18; Rom. 7:1–3; 1 Cor. 7:1–40; 1 Cor. 9:5; 1 Cor. 11:11, 12; 1 Tim. 3:2, 12; 1 Tim. 4:1, 3; 1 Tim. 5:14; Heb. 13:4 Figurative: Isa. 54:5; 62:4, 5; Jer. 3:14; 31:32; Hos. 1:2; 2:19, 20; Eph. 5:30–32; Rev. 19:7–9. Parables from, Matt. 22:2; 25:1–10. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3307 | Is common law marriage acceptable | Heb 13:4 | BradK | 226796 | ||
Hello always, I believe I've given what God considers marriage? As Eastons' notes, marriage "was instituted in Paradise when man was in innocence (Gen. 2:18–24). Here we have its original charter, which was confirmed by our Lord, as the basis on which all regulations are to be framed (Matt. 19:4, 5). It is evident that monogamy was the original law of marriage (Matt. 19:5; 1 Cor. 6:16). This law was violated in after times, when corrupt usages began to be introduced (Gen. 4:19; 6:2)." In my state, Washington common law marriages are recognized but not officially established. Whether it's legal or not will depend up your states laws. "Common law marriage" is based on the parties’ agreement to consider themselves married and sometimes also on their cohabitation. This is not how God defines marriage is it? Keep in mind, man is always attemting to justify his sinful behavior and excuse it. (Jer. 17:9) What man legislates and sanctions and what God establishes as moral are often two very different things! I simply see no support for common law marriage within scripture. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3308 | Remember Those Who Led You | Heb 13:7 | BradK | 209949 | ||
"Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith." (NASB) "IN order to be able to expound the Scriptures, and as an aid to your pulpit studies, you will need to be familiar with the commentators: a glorious army, let me tell you, whose acquaintance will be your delight and profit. Of course, you are not such wiseacres as to think or say that you can expound Scripture without assistance from the works of divines and learned men who have labored before you in the field of exposition. If you are of that opinion, pray remain so, for you are not worth the trouble of conversion, and like a little coterie who think with you, would resent the attempt as an insult to your infallibility. It seems odd, that certain men who talk so much of what the Holy Spirit reveals to themselves, should think so little of what he has revealed to others." [C.H. Spurgeon- A Chat About Commentaries] |
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3309 | Resource for Bible Manners n Customes | Heb 13:7 | BradK | 213529 | ||
Hello Pattycake, The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times by Ralph Gower [MOODY PRESS, CHICAGO] is an accurate, valuable, and time-tested resource. It should be available at your local Christian Book store. I hope this helps, BradK |
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3310 | A chat about commentaries | Heb 13:7 | BradK | 224757 | ||
A Chat about Commentaries "In order to be able to expound the Scriptures, and as an aid to your pulpit studies, you will need to be familiar with the commentators: a glorious army, let me tell you, whose acquaintance will be your delight and profit. Of course, you are not such wiseacres as to think or say that you can expound Scripture without assistance from the works of divines and learned men who have laboured before you in the field of exposition. If you are of that opinion, pray remain so, for you are not worth the trouble of conversion, and like a little coterie who think with you, would resent the attempt as an insult to your infallibility. It seems odd, that certain men who talk so much of what the Holy Spirit reveals to themselves, should think so little of what he has revealed to others." (C.H. Spurgeon) |
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3311 | Jesus is the same | Heb 13:8 | BradK | 137115 | ||
Noveta, Here's some additional thoughts from C.H. Spurgeon in his sermon on "The Immutability of God": "But God is perpetually the same. He is not composed of any substance or material, but is spirit-pure, essential, and ethereal spirit-and therefore he is immutable. He remains everlastingly the same. There are no furrows on his eternal brow. No age hath palsied him- no years have marked him with the mementoes of their flight- he sees ages pass, but with him it is ever now. He is the great I AM-the Great Unchangeable. Mark you, his essence did not undergo a change when it became united with the manhood. When Christ in past years did gird himself with mortal clay the essence of his divinity was not changed; flesh did not become God, nor did God become flesh by a real actual change of nature the two were united in hypostatical union, but the Godhead was still the same. It was the same when he was a babe in the manger, as it was when he stretched the curtains of heaven- it was the same God that hung upon the cross, and whose blood flowed down in a purple river, the self-same God that holds the world upon his everlasting shoulders, and bears in his hands the keys of death and hell. He never has been changed in his essence, not even by his incarnation- he remains everlastingly, eternally, the one unchanging God, the Father of lights, with whom there is no variableness, neither the shadow of a change." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3312 | Why is marijuana use prohibited? | Heb 13:17 | BradK | 68154 | ||
Dear jini, I'll say this: I've been there and done that! You have received some very solid counsel from this Forum. My suggestion is that you heed it! PRIOR to my coming to the Lord I smoked a lot of Marijuana for a number of years. I know from EXPERIENCE what it does. It does not glorify God and most certainly does not present your body as a temple to Him(1 Cor.6:19) Would you advocate Christians use Heroin,cocaine, mescaline, etc? Do you honestly see our Lord in His glory and majesty using or advocating drug use? I think not! If you are a believer, get real! Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3313 | Why is marijuana use prohibited? | Heb 13:17 | BradK | 68155 | ||
Dear jini, I'm going to repost what I've already responded to in regards to this question. Your argument is noted. However, in my estimation it's a smoke-screen to justify un-godly conduct (pun intended). Galatians 6 speaks to our focus and the results of our reaping. I speak from extensive personal knowledge and experience. Prior to my coming to the Lord in 1985, I had been a heavy user of marijuana and other substances. Let me offer 3 brief points in comment: 1. This appears to be a Libertarian issue. I'm very familiar with their position on a number of issues and endorse most of their Political/Economical views. However, I would take strong exception to their stance on most social issues, such as this because I feel they take personal freedom beyond Biblical injunctions; 2. Marijuana and other such controlled substances are ILLEGAL! Do we advocate that a "Christian" knowingly and willingly break the law? I think not. Christ spoke to this matter in general in Matt. 22:21. How do we reconcile breaking the law with Pauls' admonition in Titus 2;6-7, "to be sober minded?" (See also Tit. 3:3,..."serving various lusts and pleasures..."); 3. I had a brother in the Lord ask me this past year,'what legalizing marijuana had to do with being a Christian?' I challenged him to provide me with any scriptural support or basis to his arguement. He never answered back. My question would be this: Where do we find Biblical admonition to smoke pot? We can't appeal to this based upon the silence of scripture. However, here's what we do know. Paul in 1 Cor.6 and 10 says, "All things are lawful for me, but not all things are not helpful (profitable)... I don't know how being "stoned" would be profitable or for that matter edifying! Further, in Gal.5:13 we have the practice of liberty with parameters,..."do not use liberty as an opportunity for THE FLESH, but through love serve one another." If marijuana is not a desire of the flesh I don't know what is. Lastly, how would Pauls' imperative in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 be viewed? How would my getting high "glorify God in my body?" It is nonsense in my humble opinion to endorse this type of position if one is truly a Christian. Where do you draw the line otherwise? Speaking the Truth In Love, |
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3314 | explanation of James Chapter 1 | James 1:1 | BradK | 168708 | ||
socwork1, You should be able to find several good sources at www.netbible.com. Under List Content, click on ...by Book/Passage, then the drop-down box. I hope this helps, BradK |
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3315 | Why does James 1;4 say HER perfect work? | James 1:4 | BradK | 209726 | ||
Hi illya, James 1:4 in the ESV reads, "And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." In the NASB, we have, "And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." The noun translated, "perseverance" or "endurance" is 'hypomone'(Gr.). It is in the feminine gender. "Her" is not in the original, but the KJV supplies it to most likely read better in English. Otherwise, a literal reading would be “But let patience have perfect work”. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3316 | Can God really be tempted? | James 1:13 | BradK | 131687 | ||
RWC, I think you're generally on track with your thoughts. In answer to "can God be tempted?", we need to understand Christ's humanity. He had to experience all we would (as a man) in order to be our redeemer. He was- and is - fully God and fully man that He might be our Savior.(1 Tim. 2:5) However, we have to distinguish between being tempted and succumbing to temptation. God could not in any way, shape, or form fall to temptation and still be God, let alone being our Savior. Hebrews 4:15 is an apt reference "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin." Hebrews 2:17-18 also speaks of His humanity: "Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted." The Commentary Critical says of this "His being “man” was necessary to His being a Mediator, sympathizing with us through experimental knowledge of our nature (Is 50:4; Heb 2:14; 4:15. On the other hand, 1Ti 3:16 asserts that He was also God." I hope this helps. BradK |
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3317 | AMm I UnTeachable? | James 1:19 | BradK | 196202 | ||
Hello rapture, Welcome to the Forum! My friend, I'll add a hearty AMEN to what brother Doc has said. He spoke the truth in love. Seek God through prayer and His Word! Find another fellowship and get away from whoever is trying to manipulate you with these unbiblical falsehoods! You're right to say God is not the author of confusion. But, unfortunatley man is at times. There's a big difference between corrective discipline and emotional manipulation. Any deliverance you need, is from these folks! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3318 | In James 1:21 I am to fill the blanks. | James 1:21 | BradK | 206454 | ||
Hello gatterson, No offense intended, but this is a Study Bible Forum, not a fill-in-the-blanks forum! Did you have a sepecific question with regards to James 1:21? It might behoove you to read and familiarize your self with About the Forum and Terms of use:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3319 | Thank you Makarios | James 1:26 | BradK | 217829 | ||
Hello Harris, Here are a couple from the Pauline Epistles: Eph 4:29- "Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear." (NASB) Col 3:8-9- "But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices" (NASB) I hope this helps, BradK |
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3320 | Homosexual are picked on in the church? | James 2:1 | BradK | 177319 | ||
Hi journey_me, The Bible does not, in fact single out homosexuality as the only damning sin! It is a sin just as is murder, rape or robbery. It is further, a sin for which Christ died. A man is not condemned because he is homosexual, but because he is a sinner and in need of a Savior! The point on which the Church- and any believer- ought to object is twofold: 1. Being a practicing homosexual, i.e a gay Christian is not compatible or consistent with the new creation we are in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17). 1 Cor. 6:11 is imperative in it's proclamation that"...such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified", but you were justified in the name of the Lord..." (This not by ourselves) referring back to the list of sins (including homosexuality) named in verses 9 and 10. One cannot be a "Gay Christian" anymore than one can be a "Christian Murderer" or a "Christian Rapist", "Arsonist", "Extortionist", etc.; 2. I don't believe the Church is "picking on homosexuals" per se. What the Church righly objects to is being force-fed homosexuality as an "alternative lifestyle" which it is not! A very vocal and influential minority has been using the Media to manipulate, distort, and proclaim it as a normative lifestyle choice. Scripture in no way upholds this abherent behavior. It is sin. The problem is when one continues to practice such sinful behavior and then attempts to justify it by saying that "we're all sinners after all" or that "God is Love"! The Christian is called "to have a walk worthy of the calling with which you were called," (Eph. 4:1). We are not to continue in the sinful behavior that held us captive. Rom. 6:1 admonishes the believer "Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?" Certainly not! I trust that this reply has been helpful to provide a reasoned answer to your question:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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