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721 | Ex 12:29 | Ex 12:23 | BradK | 233936 | ||
Hello heman, No, I didn't know the Book of Job was a parable and not to be taken literally! I take strong issue with that supposition. Might I ask by what authority you state this and what's your source? Job 27:1 may better be understaood and translated as "discourse". That aside, I'm still not following any of your logic and string of verses! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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722 | Verses where God the Son is symbolized a | Ex 13:21 | BradK | 235354 | ||
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723 | ?miracle God prform-Israel in Prmse Land | Ex 14:1 | BradK | 177756 | ||
Hi sparkly, You can find the answer in Exodus 14. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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724 | moses struck the rock | Ex 17:6 | BradK | 200776 | ||
Hello Norman, Welcome to the Forum. I believe the initial reference you're looking for is found in Exodus 17:6 (cf. 1 Cor. 10:4), where Moses was told by God to strike the rock and water would come out. In Numbers 20:8, the Lord spoke to Moses and was told, "Take the rod; and you and your brother Aaron assemble the congregation and speak to the rock before their eyes, that it may yield its water. You shall thus bring forth water for them out of the rock and let the congregation and their beasts drink." Moses sinned in anger when he ,"lifted up his hand and struck the rock twice with his rod; and water came forth abundantly, and the congregation and their beasts drank.(vs. 11) The result is recorded in vs. 12, where God told him he would "not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them." I hope this helps, BradK |
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725 | Jehovah's names | Ex 17:15 | BradK | 227154 | ||
Hello cjwill54, Great question:-) The name Jehovah -Nissi means, "Jehovah my banner" from Exodus 17:15 Jehovah-Jireh is one of the number of names compounded with Jehovah. the story here is found in Gen. 22, where Abraham is instructed by God to sacrifice his son Issac. Here in verse 14 it's noted, "Abraham called the name of that place The LORD Will Provide, (Jehovah-Jireh) as it is said to this day, "In the mount of the LORD it will be provided." (NASB) Jehovah-Rophe means, "Jehovah heals"! The names arises out of one of Israel's earliest experiences in the wilderness as related in Ex. 15:22-26. It comes just after their crossing of the Red Sea. I hope this help, BradK |
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726 | Ten Commandments vs. Galatians | Ex 20:1 | BradK | 176342 | ||
Question: How does the Ten Commandments fit in with Paul's explanation to the Galatians? Answer: The subject of the law and its relation to the Christian is a very important one. From what you have shared, I think you have it right. It's not about keeping the rules, but about loving God and seeking to please Him from the heart. I think we must begin by recognizing that the term "law" is used in more than one way in the New Testament. In Romans chapter 3 (especially verses 19-22) "law" equals a system by which we strive for salvation and/or sanctification through human efforts at keeping the law. Law is a system by which men foolishly strive to earn salvation. Paul says that the law cannot save men; it can only condemn them. In Romans 7:12-14; 8:4 and 13:8-10 the "law" is God's standard of righteousness, which we are unable to achieve by our own efforts, but which is fulfilled to the degree that we walk in the Spirit. Thus, Paul loves the law as that which is holy, righteous, and good (Romans 7:12). In the Psalms (like Psalm 119) the Law is the revelation of God's character, and His will for man. Thus, the psalmist can say, "Oh how I love Thy law" (Psalm 119:97). Legalism is the effort to be righteous in the power of the flesh by keeping all the commandments (probably a mixture of O.T. commands, by our interpretation, and our own add-on's, the equivalent of the "traditions" of the Jews). Grace is having a renewed heart, and thus being motivated by live and empowered by God's Spirit, and thus seeking to please God by doing His will. The law itself is not evil, when accepted as a standard of righteousness. All of the 10 Commandments (except Sabbath-keeping) are still applicable today, as is much of the law. Those commands which are set aside are clearly indicated as such (for example the setting aside of the old food laws (Mark 7:18-19; Acts 10-11). The verses in Galatians 3 (19-29) speak of the law as God's temporary provision, until Christ came and made atonement for sins, once for all. I would suggest that you give some thought to Colossians chapter 2, as well as to the Book of Hebrews (which emphasizes the superiority of the New Covenant to the Old). 2 Corinthians chapter 3 also speaks of the superiority of the New to the Old. If you have not read it yet, I would highly recommend John Piper's excellent book, "Desiring God: The Meditations of a Christian Hedonist." It really strikes at the heart of legalism. [Bible.org] BradK |
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727 | Ten Commandments vs. Galatians | Ex 20:1 | BradK | 176346 | ||
Jweaver: the quote was not mine but from the source I quoted- Bible.org! "This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?" The Book of Galatians answers your argument in it's entirety. Your argument is not with me, but scripture. Gal 5:4 "You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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728 | Ten Commandments vs. Galatians | Ex 20:1 | BradK | 176354 | ||
Dear j weaver, My apologies. I may have misunderstood you as well. Thanks for the response:-) BradK |
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729 | summarize these commandments in a senten | Ex 20:1 | BradK | 230468 | ||
Hello sherrie, How about this: how would YOU summarize these commandments in a sentence or two? 2 Tim. 2:15 BradK |
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730 | ... | Ex 20:4 | BradK | 111552 | ||
Emmaus, Though delayed, I want to echo my support for you as a Forum participant. EdB said it well! Your posts are Biblically solid and have been consistently! I have no qualms whatsoever with the content, albeit from a Catholic perspective. I've learned much and can attest that you, my friend show your Christ-like character time and again. Whatever it is that motivates compudex to such an unwarranted attack, is certainly not in love( 1 Cor. 13:5)! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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731 | why are we prohibited from making idols | Ex 20:4 | BradK | 199852 | ||
Hello Cindilee, Welcome to the Forum! You ask a great question. First, the obvious answer is: because God Commanded it (Ex. 20:4-5). Second, because an idol is something that takes the worship due and proper respect away from God and it gives it to something/someone else. Imagine in a marital relationship having one of the spouses spend or give more time to work, friends or other leisure activities instead of their mate- which is a common happening. Even more so with God. He desires our fellowship and wants His creation to worship Him (Rev. 4:11). Tyndales Bible Dictionary offers some usefuil insight. may it be of benefit to you: "IDOLS, IDOLATRY - Man-made images or natural representations worshiped as deities; anything receiving worship other than the one true God. Idolatry is the spiritual worship of an idol. Many idolaters literally serve idols: in ancient Egypt statues of gods were regularly and ritually clothed and fed. Some concept of the worship of a false god, Baal, is given in the account of the contest on Mt Carmel: the priests of Baal cried aloud, they “limped” (rsv) around the altar, they cut themselves with swords and lances (1 Kgs 18:26–29). Baal worship was widely followed by Israel during the period of the monarchy. In the Old Testament Abraham’s ancestors were worshipers of idols in Mesopotamia (Jos 24:2). Archaeological excavations in that area have revealed the images of numerous deities, and Mesopotamian religious literature reveals the gross polytheism out of which Abraham came. The tendency of the Israelites toward idolatry was in part the expression of the universal human longing for a god one can see and know through the physical senses. Most of the idolatry of the Israelites was borrowed from their neighbors. During the more than 400 years that the descendants of Jacob spent in Egypt, they were exposed to polytheistic idolatry, which influenced their religious mind-set. At Sinai, while Moses was receiving the Ten Commandments from the Lord, the people were demanding that Aaron make gods for them (Ex 32:1–6). He fashioned a golden calf, following an Egyptian form, for the whole bovine family was worshiped in Egypt—the Apis bull, the Hathor cow, and the Mnevis calf. It was after his stay in Egypt (1 Kgs 11:40) that Jeroboam became king of Israel and set up golden calves, one at Bethel and one at Dan (12:26–33), an action that earned him the label as being the one who made Israel sin (2 Kgs 3:3). Already in patriarchal times there are references to the teraphim, or household gods. Examples of these idols have been found at Ur of the Chaldees, Nuzi, and other sites, and are referred to in the cuneiform tablets. The teraphim that Rachel stole from Laban could be hidden in her camel’s saddlebag (Gn 31:34). It seems, however, that in the time of David such idols were larger, for when Saul’s men came to kill David, Michal, David’s wife and the daughter of Saul, helped David to escape and then took such an image and placed it in a bed to make the men think that David was sick (1 Sm 19:11–16). The prohibition of idolatry is explicitly stated in the second commandment (Ex 20:4–5, nlt): “Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. You must never worship or bow down to them, for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any other god!” (cf. Ex 34:17; Lv 19:4; 26:1, Dt 4:15–19; 27:1–5). This commandment is an extension or auxiliary of the first, for it seeks to preserve God’s uniqueness and to protect his glory. The definition of idolatry was broadened during the time of Samuel, who confronted King Saul with the charge that stubbornness is the same as idolatry (1 Sm 15:23). Previous to the conquest of Canaan, the Lord kept warning Israel against marrying members of the native populace, which he had ordered Israel to annihilate. This measure was intended to prevent the weakening of moral life in Israel (Ex 34:16; Dt 7:3–4). This principle is again expanded in the NT (cf. 1 Cor 15:33; 2 Cor 6:14). The history of Israel demonstrated the practicality of the prohibition against such marriages, for they inevitably led to apostasy. Perhaps the saddest example is Solomon (1 Kgs 11:1–8). When Solomon was old, his wives turned his heart to other gods, so that he was not wholly true to the Lord his God (v 4)." [Walter A. Elwell and Philip Wesley Comfort, Tyndale Bible Dictionary] I hope this helps, BradK |
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732 | Is Genesis 20:4 a principle or promise? | Ex 20:4 | BradK | 231515 | ||
Hello M3, Good question. I think we first need to consider the context of what's being said. God is speaking to the Israelites. Then, Notice the prior verse- Ex 20:4 "You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth. Ex 20:5 "You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, (NASB) He (God) is speaking this in relation to their idol worship. (cf Ex. 34:13-16) They were 'whoring' after other gods, with the result that they were being lead away from their covenant God- even their sons and daughters, etc. I believe it is speaking specifically to their sin of idolatry. "Iniquity" here can carry the meaning of, depravity, guilt (of condition),or consequence for iniquity. Then, in the broader context, is this descriptive or prescriptive? Is God simply describing a condition of the Israelites due to their idol worship, of is He prescribing as fate to all generations for all time? I think the latter. I hope this helps, BradK |
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733 | Must Christians keep the Sabbath today? | Ex 20:8 | BradK | 89623 | ||
Tuggy, Welcome to the Forum! You state "The Ten Commandments is an unalterable law. Therefore, all ten precepts (including the Sabbath) stand fast forever, and are binding upon every person who claims the name of Christ (see Matthew 5:17,18). We must walk as He walked. Disregarding any one of the ten precepts is serious offence to God (see Matthew 5:19)." I agree, yet what of Paul's treatise in Romans 4 on Justification by Faith? How does that enter in to the mix? As Galatians 3:11-13 says "Now that no one is justified by the Law before God is evident; for, “The righteous man shall live by faith,However, the Law is not of faith; on the contrary, “He who practices them shall live by them.”Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”" The whole argument of Galatians 3 is that of beginning in the Spirit, are we now being perfected by the flesh? (3:3) Does not the argument of believers needing to keep the law, find its' answer in Romans 8:3-4?: "For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit." You further state "While keeping the whole law is required of us (James 2:10), it does not save us." Do you propose that it is possible for a "believer" to keep the law- even though it is Christ alone who fullfilled it? Romans 10:4 states "For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes." I'm not clear on your remark that "Let me also note that our faith in Jesus does not negate our responsibility to keep the law of God." Do you and have you kept the law of God? My friend, the law accomplishes 2 things. It shows us how holy God is, and it points to our NEED of a Savior. If I claim to have kept the law, do I not have something in which to boast? ( Rom.4:2, 1 Cor. 1:31) As Christ is the fulfillment of the law, and my righteousness is being found "in Him", is not my mandate now to "walk by faith?" (2 Cor. 5:7) Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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734 | Must Christians keep the Sabbath today? | Ex 20:8 | BradK | 89633 | ||
Tuggy, You ask "Do you believe in the fall of angels and human beings for breaking God's commandments?" Not if they're saved. Your argument seems to intimate that nobody is really saved until the end when you state "But we can win at the judgment of the living just before Christ’s return." Am I correct to assume this? As I see scripture, we've ALL been judged guilty before God (Rom. 3:19-23). In brief, the entire argument of Romans 1-3 is we are sinners and guilty before God. Justification has been provided in Rom. 4. Salvation accomplished in Rom. 5. I have been convicted, judged, and sentence pronounced in Romans. Christ died in my place! My position of sin has been replaced with His of righteousness ( 1 Cor. 1:30) Could you possibly clarify your statement by scripture that "Satan’s “life insurance” depends on Christ’s inability to have a commandment-keeping church at the judgment of the living." My friend, God is able!( Luke 3:8, Heb.2:18,7:25, 11:19) There is simply no such thing as Christ's "inability". We have been judged! Judgement predominately is future for the unbeliever (Rev. 20). There is a very specific sense that we'll be judged based upon our walk- not with regard to salvation- but reward (1 Cor. 3:10-15). I would have to call into question your choice of words in saying that "Christ can plead progress, but in the judgment of the living, He has a problem:" The "problem" is one of sinful mankind, not of a sovereign, loving, merciful God dependent on His creation to perform! Any performance, was accomplished on the cross, when Jesus said, "It is finished!" (John 19:30). Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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735 | Must Christians keep the Sabbath today? | Ex 20:8 | BradK | 89694 | ||
Tuggy, I don't believe that I misinterpreted you nor missed the point! You advocate the "believer" or Christian to be in the position of Galatians 3. We appear to be diametrically opposed in our approach to how we as believers in Christ are to walk. Mine is an advocacy of grace, yours of law. How exactly does or can a believer "keep" the 10 Commandments? I would humbly submit that you are proposing an excersize in futility and impossibility.As Christ is the fulfillment of the law (Rom.10:4), and we are "in Him", is not our fulfillment of the law found in Him as well? Is not Titus 2:11-12 our greatest motivation to live Godly? I submit that it is:-) Brother, in all honesty I must conclude that you fall under 1 Timothy 1:5-7. Good luck! Speaking The Truth in Love, BradK |
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736 | Must Christians keep the Sabbath today? | Ex 20:8 | BradK | 89760 | ||
Tuggy, Come now, you keep the entire law, ALL 10 Commandments? I find that difficult to believe! Let me ask you a few questions- and I'm not trying to be snide. Do you keep the 10 Commandments? How long have you kept them? You've not stumbled in one point? Are we really saved by grace, or is it grace plus the law? I'm a little confused by your statement "They are so valid that only those who "do His Commandments" will "have right to the tree of life, and enter in through the gates into the city" (Rev 22:14)." Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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737 | The Lord's Day--Does It Matter? | Ex 20:8 | BradK | 210518 | ||
Hello sdaone, So, are you then saying I'd be more blessed to go to church on the Sabbath (Saturday), than Sunday? Seems to me Paul said something about that in Col. 2:16-17: "Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day-- things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ." (NASB) Aren't we overlooking the Christ of the Sabbath? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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738 | should we keep saturday sabbath?thanks | Ex 20:8 | BradK | 210519 | ||
Hello sdaone, James 2:9-10 states, "But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all." (NASB) Is not the purpose of the law to bring us to Christ? (Gal. 3:24) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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739 | The Lord's Day--Does It Matter? | Ex 20:8 | BradK | 210897 | ||
sdaone, Sounds like you're straddling the fence a bit? We're to keep the sabbath because God did, and keep His commandments, but James 2:10 doesn't apply? Hmmm... I'd call that selective interpretation at best! I'm not buying what you're selling! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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740 | should we keep saturday sabbath?thanks | Ex 20:8 | BradK | 210898 | ||
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