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761 | OT Laws - still apply today? | Lev 20:9 | BradK | 85909 | ||
Mathew, Thanks for your response. Possibly you could clarify for me specifically what you are confused about? That would help me to be very specific in my response. You state "Im wondering if a person is saved can he backslide." Based upon the NT, I would say no. The term backslider is not used with reference to NT believers! We can certainly be carnal and not 'walk in the Spirit' as Gal. 5:16 commands us, or we can walk contrary to it. (Note Eph.4:17-22). In short, we can reckon ourselves to be dead to God, and alive to sin- contrary to Rom.6:11. Consider Heb. 4:15-16,we can come boldly to the throne of grace in time of need! In my estimation, our time of need is almost constant:-) Remember, that God doesn't leave our faith or walk to speculation or chance! It is grounded in the immutable character of God, and His precious Word. A loving God doesn't leave His children with uncertainty, but promises based upon His faithfulness (1 Thess. 5:24). Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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762 | homosexuality | Lev 20:13 | BradK | 198961 | ||
Nick, Your statement that, "not all are saved in this age. Many will not be saved until after they die physically" is so far off-base Biblically I can't even begin to think where to start. Pray tell what verse or verses in scripture even support this? None!(Heb. 9:27) It is not merely a matter of interpretation Nick, but somewhere you've left the tracks and have veered way off course.(Maybe Carleton Pearson has influenced you?) My Friend, no need to e-mail or discuss further using proof-texting. I would strongly suggest you line yourself up with Orthodoxy and put aside this patent heresy! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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763 | can she still be in felowship with god? | Lev 20:27 | BradK | 225039 | ||
Hello tamzan, Whatever your friend is claiming is not of God! God does not call us into mystical nonsense. I'd be uncomfortable too. 1 John warns us: 1 John 4:1 "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 John 4:2 "By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God; 1 John 4:3 and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the spirit of the antichrist, of which you have heard that it is coming, and now it is already in the world". (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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764 | A cripple or blind Pastor should'nt be? | Lev 21:24 | BradK | 222772 | ||
Hello humility, I think you may have answered your question:-) God was speaking to Moses... It's important to keep in mind the context when studying a passage. Who's speaking, who's being spoken to, and what's being spoken about. Note vs. 16, "Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying," (NASB) Then, vs. 17, "Speak to Aaron, saying,..." Finally, vs 24, "So Moses spoke to Aaron and to his sons and to all the sons of Israel." (NASB) This would not- IMO- be a command to us, the Body of Christ! As far as NT support, I think Paul sums it up in Rom. 6:14, " For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace." Also, Col. 2:8ff. I hope this helps, BradK |
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765 | what should firstfruits be | Lev 23:10 | BradK | 146163 | ||
Hi 12pvchecks, In the OT, every individual was required to consecrate to God a portion of the first-fruits of the land (Ex. 22:29; 23:19; 34:26; Num. 15:20, 21). There is no NT useage of the term "firstfruits" in relation to giving. I think the principle is similar- even synonymous- to the 10 percent giving as you mentioned. I think we could make that inference, but I don't know what "the firstfruits of your income" should be as scripture doesn't explicitly provide an answer. I don't see any cut-and-dried formula on this. Check out 2 Cor. 9:6-12: "But this I say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work: 9as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever. 10And he that supplieth seed to the sower and bread for food, shall supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness: 11ye being enriched in everything unto all liberality, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God. 12For the ministration of this service not only filleth up the measure of the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also through many thanksgivings unto God;" I hope this helps, BradK |
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766 | how to apply to finances or money | Lev 23:10 | BradK | 146164 | ||
Hi 12pvchecks, We need to be careful of this mantra of "If we sow money we reap money" to keep it within the confines of scripture. Being a business owner, there is a success principle that fits what you're saying- and I understand that. If we don't sow, we certainly won't reap. The principle of 2 Cor. 9:6 has but one meaning, though (possibly) several applications. However, to claim that God WILL bless our giving of whatever we give with more of what we gave, borders on WOF heresies. We have to be careful. Certainly, one will reap as one sows- in general- and if you don't reap, you will most certainly not sow. But, the only caution would be trying fix a specific "amount" in relation to our sowing that God is obligated give back. Remember, God is not obligated to us in any way- aside from "the kind intention of His will" (Eph. 1:5,11). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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767 | what should we do? | Lev 23:10 | BradK | 146205 | ||
Hi 12pvchecks, There is nothing wrong with pursuing our dreams and goals. If God has opened up a door for you, go through it. Just make sure your heart is in the right place, and seek the Lord's guidence (Prov. 3:5-6). If you remember Phil. 2:4, and put others before yourself, you'll be fine. I hope this helps, BradK |
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768 | Loyal to who?? | Numbers | BradK | 104254 | ||
Aniset, I must respectfully disagree with your statement that "Jesus is not GOD, He is GOD's only begotten son." He is most certainly God as many scriptures testify to. How do you account for Thomas exclaiming to Him "My Lord and my God?" Christ did not chastise nor rebuke him for that! Additionally, Christ is the Eternal Son of God without doubt. However, as John 1:14 denotes, "He is the only begotten of the Father". There is a marked difference between begotten and created! Like kind begets like, the Creator always being greater than the creation. Jesus was begotten, but NOT created. I hope we're clear on this point:-) While scripture is clear that God is one, and there is but one God (Is. 44:6, John 10:30), it is also equally clear that God subsists in three distinct Persons ( Matt. 3:16-17). If Jesus is not God, then how would you account for and explain the grammatical construction of 1 John 5:20? By the way, are you a Jehovah's Witness? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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769 | explain Numbers to me | Num 1:1 | BradK | 221622 | ||
Hello Joseph, Your question is extremely broad and probably beyond the time and space of this Forum. Could you be more specific? My next question is: Have you read the Book of Numbers? The ESV Introduction says, "The English title “Numbers” comes from the two censuses that are central features of this book. However the Hebrew title, “In the Wilderness,” is more descriptive of the book. Numbers tells how God’s people traveled from Mount Sinai to the border of the Promised Land. But when they refused to take possession of the Land, God made them wander in the wilderness for nearly forty years. Throughout the book, God is seen as a holy God who cannot ignore rebellion or unbelief, but also as the one who faithfully keeps his covenant and patiently provides for the needs of his people. Numbers ends with a new generation preparing for the conquest of Canaan. Traditionally, Jews and Christians recognize Moses as the author, writing during the final year of his life." [The Holy Bible : English Standard Version., Nu] I hope this helps, BradK |
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770 | how many nazarites are in the bible | Num 6:2 | BradK | 213449 | ||
Hello Insearchof, Scripture doesn't provide an exact number. According to Easton's Bible Dictionary, "Although there is no mention of any Nazarite before Samson, yet it is evident that they existed before the time of Moses." We know Paul took up the Nazarite vow while in Corinth (Acts 18:18). "On another occasion (Acts 21:23–26), at the feast of Pentecost, Paul took on himself again the Nazarite vow." [Easton's] Scripture mentions 3 lifelong Nazarites, Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist (Judg. 13:4, 5; 1 Sam. 1:11; Luke 1:15) I hope this helps, BradK |
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771 | moses saw Gods face. | Num 12:5 | BradK | 227233 | ||
Hello Vicky, Welcome to the Forum! Can you be a little more specific and support your contention? As this is a Study Bible Forum, the burden of proof would be upon you to demonstrate the truth of your contention:-) However, it appears from several passages that Moses actually heard the voice of the Lord and saw His glory (e.g., Ex. 19:16-19; 24:17-18; 34:5-11). The Bible Knowledge Commentary observes, "Yet Moses could not and did not look upon the person of God Himself for no one can do this and live (Ex. 33:17-23) for God is a Spirit (John 4:24). He saw only the form of the LORD, but even this was a privilege extended to no other man. The “form” refers to a likeness or a representation of the Lord, not the very shape." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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772 | Moses has seen God Face to Face | Num 12:7 | BradK | 227236 | ||
Hello Vicky, I have read Num. 12:7-8. I also realize how the NKJV reads. To assert that Moses is the only person that has seen God face-to-face is to contradict scripture!! Please, re-read what I quoted, "The Bible Knowledge Commentary observes, "Yet Moses could not and did not look upon the person of God Himself for no one can do this and live (Ex. 33:17-23) for God is a Spirit (John 4:24). He saw only the form of the LORD, but even this was a privilege extended to no other man. The “form” refers to a likeness or a representation of the Lord, not the very shape." Here in Num. 12:8, a figure of speech is employed in saying "mouth to mouth" to show 'great intimacy'. We could say he was speaking "familiarly, and with really audible words." [Figures of Speech] Note the NASB, "With him I speak mouth to mouth, Even openly, and not in dark sayings, And he beholds the form of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid To speak against My servant, against Moses?" It is important to not only know what scripture says, but what it means by what it says. I still don't agree with your contention! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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773 | God change himself so moses could see Go | Num 12:7 | BradK | 227242 | ||
Hello Vicky, Quite honestly, I now have no idea where you're coming from or headed with this matter! Let's get back to page one: You made the contention, and the ENTIRE burden of proof is upon you to prove it's validity from scripture! You are asserting that Moses actually saw God. That contradicts scripture! Ex. 33:20 explicitly states, " But He said, "You cannot see My face, for no man can see Me and live!" (NASB) How can you possibly prove otherwise? Scripture does not say Moses actually saw God! I'm glad you checked my profile out. However, let me make clear one thing: I'm not advocating that we simply agree to disagee- without qualification! On essentials I bleieve unity is crucial, on non-essentails liberty. That's what I mean by what I said. Finally, not to beat the proverbial dead-horse, but unless you can demonstrate conclusively from scripture that what you say has merit, let's drop this issue. I'm not seeking to debate this ad-nauseum and follow rabbit trails. With all due respect, you've proved nothing! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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774 | High handed sins | Num 15:30 | BradK | 226947 | ||
Hello Beja, I found a few resources that offer comment: John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible: “Numbers 15:30 But the soul that doeth [ought] presumptuously Or with "an high hand" F20, or through pride, as the Targum of Jonathan; in an haughty, insolent, bold and daring manner; in an obstinate, stubborn, self-willed way, with purpose and design, openly and publicly, neither fearing God nor regarding man: [whether he be] born in the land, or a stranger; here a stranger as well signifies a proselyte of the gate as a proselyte of righteousness; seeing this presumptuous sinning may respect idolatry and blasphemy, which sins were punishable in proselytes of the gate by the magistrates of Israel as well as by the immediate hand of God: the same reproacheth the Lord; by denying him to be the true Jehovah, by worshipping other gods, and by speaking in a blaspheming manner of him the true God; and indeed every presumptuous sin, which is committed in a bold and audacious manner, in contempt of God and defiance of his law, is a reproaching him the lawgiver, and a trampling upon his legislative power and authority: and that soul shall be cut off from among his people, either by the hand of the civil magistrate, upon conviction of him, or by the immediate hand of God; no sacrifice was to be offered for such, no atonement to be made or forgiveness to be had; see ( Matthew 12:31 Matthew 12:32 )." The Commentary Critical: 30. the soul that doeth aught presumptuously--Hebrew, "with an high" or "uplifted hand"--that is, knowingly, wilfully, obstinately. In this sense the phraseology occurs ( Exodus 14:8 , Leviticus 26:21 , Psalms 19:13 ). the same reproacheth the Lord--sets Him at open defiance and dishonors His majesty. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible: “Here is, I. The general doom passed upon presumptuous sinners. 1. Those are to be reckoned presumptuous sinners that sin with a high hand, as the original phrase is (v. 30), that is, that avowedly confront God’s authority, and set up their own lust in competition with it, that sin for sinning-sake, in contradiction to the precept of the law, and in defiance of the penalty, that fight against God, and dare him to do his worst; see Job 15:25. It is not only to sin against knowledge, but to sin designedly against God’s will and glory. 2. Sins thus committed are exceedingly sinful. He that thus breaks the commandment, (1.) Reproaches the Lord (v. 30); he says the worst he can of him, and most unjustly. The language of presumptuous sin is, "Eternal truth is not fit to be believed, the Lord of all not fit to be obeyed, and almighty power not fit to be either feared or trusted.’’ It imputes folly to Infinite Wisdom, and iniquity to the righteous Judge of heaven and earth; such is the malignity of wilful sin.” I hope this helps, BradK |
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775 | 7 bulls in a temple? | Num 23:1 | BradK | 195371 | ||
Hello rookie..., Welcome to the Forum. I believe your answer can be found in the 23rd chapter of the book of Numbers. See 23:1,2,4,14,29 and 30. I hope this helps, BradK |
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776 | Are these bulls in the Mormon temple? | Num 23:1 | BradK | 195377 | ||
Hello rookie..., It could...but I don't know enough of Mormon theology nor have I ever been in their temple. So, I don't really know. Might I ask why you seek this answer? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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777 | Are these bulls in the Mormon temple? | Num 23:1 | BradK | 195441 | ||
Hello Rookie, I am glad to hear you're a believer. Praise God! Since I'm not overly familiar with Mormon theology, I might recommend you go to www.carm.org/mormon. They have a wealth of good info as well as links to other sites that may be able to help you. God bless and let us know if we can be of further help. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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778 | Is casting lots excepted today | Num 27:21 | BradK | 164045 | ||
Hi organicsplus, I can offer 4 suggestions: 1. You may want to type in "Casting lots" in the Search function,at the upper right on this Forum. There has been much written about it that may help your understanding. 2. There are numerous references to "casting lots" in scripture. However, casting lots was primarily OT. The NT references in each of the Gospels are a fulfillment of OT prophecy!. Most prominently, we have the casting of lots in the choosing of Matthias to replace Judas in Acts 1:26. 3. My caution would be that you don't delve into a mystical approach to scripture and seeking God by resorting to this type of practice. 4. Try this: Pray and meditate on Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. It has all the elements of prayer. Why don't you pray this scripture back to God and formulate your request around these truths? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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779 | Numbers 30 Are You Bound To Your First ? | Num 30:1 | BradK | 187505 | ||
Hello Proverb Wife, Unfortunately, the scope of the Forum doesn't lend itself to providing Counselling. However, your solution is in part self-evident. You're married! Take a look at Deut. 5:21! Your high school sweethearts "interpretation" is clearly wrong at its' foundation. Who is the passage writen too? Who is speaking and what are they speaking about? Verse 1 of Numbers 30 is a start. Is your husband aware of this? I'd seek Pastoral counselling on the matter should you need further guideance. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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780 | Why the children? | Num 33:55 | BradK | 224879 | ||
Hello Inquisitor, The Doctrine of Original Sin is difficult to understand mainly because man has such a low view of scripture! It matters not what any of us 'think'- What does the scripture say? (Rom. 4:3) Jesus said, "thy Word is truth" so we know scripture cannot contradict itself. Therefore, logically, there cannot be "Innocence of Children" and Original Sin! Where are the supposed many sciptures that support this concept! To what scriptures do you refer? "The universal reign of death over persons of all ages indiscriminately, with the awful circumstances and attendants of death, prove that men come sinful into the world. — It is needless here particularly to inquire, Whether God has not a sovereign right to set bounds to the lives of his own creatures, be they sinful or not; and as he gives life, so to take it away when he pleases? Or how far God has a right to bring extreme suffering and calamity on an innocent moral agent? For death, with the pains and agonies with which it is usually brought on, is not merely a limiting of existence, but is a most terrible calamity; and to such a creature as man— capable of conceiving of immortality, made with an earnest desire after it, capable of foresight and reflection on approaching death, and having an extreme dread of it — is a calamity above all others terrible. I say, it is needless elaborately to consider, whether God may not, consistent with his perfections by absolute sovereignty, bring so great a calamity on mankind when perfectly innocent. It is sufficient, if we have good evidence from Scripture, that it is not agreeable to God’s manner of dealing with mankind so to do." [Jonathan Edwards- GREAT CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE OF ORIGINAL SIN DEFENDED.] Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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