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781 | Why the children? | Num 33:55 | BradK | 224888 | ||
Hello Inquisitor, I have to admit I'm a bit puzzled by your assertions regarding "Innocence of Children". Quite simply, scripture either teaches the doctrine of original sin or it doesn't! I see no compelling evidence- as it were- in 224842. First, your appeal to an "age of accountability" regarding Romans is not an appeal to scripture (Rom. 4:3), but rather appears to be an example of speculation! I find no such "age" described in scripture regarding one's accountabiltity to sin. Where is your proof from scripture? Second, your examples of the OT passages are completely lacking in context are they not? Do these verses teach a childs' sinful nature is thereby alleviated? I think not. Frankly, none of these passages supports or otherwise circumvents the inherent sinful nature (seed) we're ALL infected with. In short, they don't give a "pass" to the Adamic nature within a child. (cf Rom. 5) This is not intended to further any "interest" or "debate" as much as it is to clarify and correct incorrect doctrine. Please rethink what you're saying as it does not accord with scripture! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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782 | 28:12 | Deuteronomy | BradK | 227821 | ||
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783 | Santa Clause or Jesus Christ? or both? | Deut 5:6 | BradK | 128377 | ||
JAL, You ask a very pertinent question that many as parents, including myself have struggled with. As a parent, we've always taught our daughters (from an early age) the difference between Jesus and Santa- namely that he didn't die for their sins, etc. As a family we've chosen not to participate in this "harmless fun", though in-laws have done so- and we were OK with that. While trying not to be too legalistic about this, we've made sure our kids knew WHAT they believed, and WHY they (and us) believed it. They could then distinguish for themselves. I've read and shared the true story of Saint Nicolas to my daughters- and it's amazing how our culture has warped and twisted that through commercialization! The following link might be helpful and would adequately sum up my feelings and sentiments as well as provide a Biblical basis: www.understandingyourbible.com/gracew29.htm. I hope this will help you, BradK |
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784 | is the father representing the three | Deut 6:4 | BradK | 220771 | ||
Hello wejelly, No, the Father doesn't represent the three, per se. God is One, yet in 3 distinct persons; God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each are distinct, yet equally God! So, we can and do refer to each as God. I hope this helps, BradK |
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785 | Are faithful Jews saved? | Deut 7:9 | BradK | 168303 | ||
Hi Robin, If this claim were correct, then we could dismiss and discard much of the Book of Romans and Paul wasted a lot of paper. Romans has been rightly said to be the 'Theology of the NT'. It must be understood. Paul makes the case in Rom. 3:23. Then, in Romans 10:1, we have the only prayer by Paul for unbelievers- Israel!: "Brethren, my heart's desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation." Why, if they're already saved? In answer to your question, "Why are faithful Jews who follow the earlier covenant not saved?". Romans again provides the answer in 8:3: "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," While God doesn't change, his method for dealing with His fallen creation does when we shift from the OT to the NT. It is found in the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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786 | Are faithful Jews saved? | Deut 7:9 | BradK | 168307 | ||
Hi Robin, We appear to be in agreement. Certainly the Jews of the OT were saved by faith- just as we are today. I can think of no better example than Hebrews 11. The OT saints looked forward by faith to the Messiah (John 8:56). You're not missing much in the UK not having heard of Hagee. He's a very popular WOF "personality" with several books to his credit. Though in my estimation, he's the more sound of the bunch, that doesn't say a lot:-( Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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787 | who is the author of the bible? | Deut 9:9 | BradK | 226354 | ||
Hello burnside, The bible was written by numerous authors over a span of 1500 some years! Most Evangelicals would hold to the Dual- source (authorship) theory of inspiration. This being that scripture is the result of 100 percent God and 100 percent man. Beyond the language of 2 Tim. 3:16, we're not explicitly told how the actual process of inspiration took place! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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788 | A retrospection on Rev. Falwell | Deut 11:26 | BradK | 190312 | ||
Hello 00123, I'll go a step further than my colleague, Steve and say this: I did not agree with everything that Rev. Falwell said. I think he was wrong on a number of issues- including this (maybe more mis-spoken) However, I still respect him as a person and believe he was used by the Lord in a significant way. He positively impacted the Christian community here in the US in many ways. Beyond that, the question is outside the realm of Bible Study and would be better suited for another type of Forum. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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789 | The meaning of the word Akador | Deut 13:3 | BradK | 156878 | ||
Dear fw... I would question "who" showed you this word in your dream! I doubt the source was God! C.H. Spurgeon said this and though it not directly addresses your dream, may it help speak to your question: "What a number of persons have been infatuated by the number of the beast, and have been ready to leap for joy because they have found the number 666 in some great one’s name. Why, everybody’s name will yield that number if you treat it judiciously, and use the numerals of Greece, Rome, Egypt, China, or Timbuctoo. I feel weary with the silly way in which some people make toys out of Scripture, and play with texts as with a pack of cards." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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790 | The meaning of the word Akador | Deut 13:3 | BradK | 157420 | ||
Bows: What we are dealing with is subjective,personal experience verse the Word of God! As I read it, you are awfully close to if not, endorsing mysticism in your reply. You are correct to point him to the Word of God, but do you honestly think what he received was from the Lord??? How do you know it wasn't RODAKA? I think of 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." We need to leave subjective, silly experiences where they belong. They have no place in the serious study of Gods' Word nor for the mature believer! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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791 | The meaning of the word Akador | Deut 13:3 | BradK | 157447 | ||
My dear Bows, Once again I will limit my response to yours:-) Once again, you have misunderstood what I said. What you said I "seemed to be saying" is not what I said. There is absolutley no need to go to "blasphemy" I can assure you. We simply cannot pull a dream out of thin air- hocus pocus- and say it is of God! It is mysticism to pull a scripture out of the Bible and try and explain someone's dream by it! You are allowing a SUBJECTIVE experience to be on par with the Word of God. How do we know that this person didn't eat a double-onion pizza with anchovies and that "caused his dream"??? I'm not trying to be fecicious my dear lady, but rather make a point. If I said I was praying last night, or reading the Bible, and I saw a vision of two red ruby slippers sticking out from underneath a house, what would you say? Was it a dream from God, or my remembrance of the Wizard of OZ? You tell me. We need to stop falling for and being led by nonsensical, unbiblical practices. Just because it's in scripture DOES NOT mean it's for all time. Judas hanged himself. Why don't we take that practice to heart? The bottom line is this: Can't God speak to us through His Word and His Word alone? (Heb. 1:1) Is His written Word not sufficient? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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792 | Is God a racist? | Deut 17:15 | BradK | 130004 | ||
folawise, No, God is not a racist, nor can He be. It is not one of His attributes. Consider Exodus 15:11: "Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you— majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?" God is solitary in His being- He is self existant. He is also sovereign as Psalm 115:3 tells us: "But our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases." Possibly you could clarify or expand your question and be a little more specific? I hope this helps. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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793 | John1:21-25 | Deut 17:15 | BradK | 130023 | ||
folawise, Scripture makes clear that the Jews are God's favored people (nation) as Deut. 7:6 tells us: "For you are a holy people to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for His own possession out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth." In regards to who "That Prophet" is- this is a direct reference to Deut. 18:15, which says "The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your countrymen, you shall listen to him." Mohammed is nowhere in the picture as he would not, and did not meet the Biblical standards of a prophet (Deut. 18:20-22)! Incidentally, before we continue too deep, what is your background? It would be helpful to know so that I have a point of reference, i.e. do you believe that the Bible is God's inspired, infallible Word? Do you believe that Jesus is God in the flesh? Are you a Muslim? The bottom line is this: Jesus Christ is THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE- for all! "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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794 | Did i say you should call me GOD?' | Deut 17:15 | BradK | 130140 | ||
folawise, If I could offer a few points to hopefully help you in your quest for truth:-) My life has been indelibly changed for the better by Jesus Christ. Many others here on the Forum and elsewhere can attest to a profound life-changing experience. Jesus Christ alone changes lives- not Islam! What sinful man needs is redemption. That alone is provided by Christ Jesus- not Mohammed! You say you "did not find reasonable answers to my questions in the bible"? Truth is objective and is found in the Word of God. Colossians 2 tells us "Christ Himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." If we're honest, we all have faced doubt regarding our faith. That doesn't mean that answers can't be found:-) Faith is believing in what is not seen (2 Cor. 5:7). Our faith is founded on fact. As far as Mohammed and Islam go, I can offer two observations: 1. He was not God, nor did he rise from the dead. he is still in his grave! By contrast, Jesus death, burial, and resurrection validate His claims and Words.; 2. Islam is a very exclusive and thereby intollerant belief system. It promotes hatred and is in oppostion to Christ's words "that by your love, they will know you are my disciples". Now, I have not read nor studied the Koran- nor do I feel inclined to do so- yet I have a cursory knowledege of its' content. Conversely, the Bible is unique in its' message and content- it has the power to change us (Heb. 4:12). Islam may have some very sincere, devout followers- who indeed lead "moral" lives. Yet, the message of scripture is that we all need to be transformed and given a new nature through Christ Jesus. Being moral does not give us access to God nor clothe us with His righteousness! Only Christ does (1 Cor. 1:30). If you haven't, may I encourage you to read and study "The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict", by Josh McDowell. It may give you some answers to your questions and areas of doubt. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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795 | 2 Corinthians 11:4 | Deut 18:1 | BradK | 54657 | ||
Dear Forum, Have any of you seen the recent Full-Page add taken out by the Unification Church? We had it in our local paper (Seattle Times) in the second section of last Sunday, July 7th. I assume it was also in most major newspapers. The add was a truly "bizarre" compilation of "spiritual" connections with all of the leaders of the 5 major religions (including Christianity) endorsing the (Un) Rev. Moon. Our Pastor had been asked to meet with a group of women who had only recently attended(or maybe infiltrated) our church this past Winter. After attending for a period of 2-3 weeks, they asked to meet with the Pastor under the guise of supporting Family values, etc. It didn't take long for our Pastor to determine that they were a front for the "Moonies" and he summarily dismissed them. He told me of another pastor friend in SW Washington that had a similar experience recently. Has anyone had this happen in their church or know of its' prevalence? Yours In Christ, BradK |
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796 | Is it wrong to consult fortune tellers? | Deut 18:10 | BradK | 178602 | ||
Hello soldier2007, These are pagan practices and have no place for the believer. Israel was forbidden against it in Deut. 18:10, 14: "There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices witchcraft, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer,...For those nations, which you shall dispossess, listen to those who practice witchcraft and to diviners, but as for you, the LORD your God has not allowed you to do so." In the NT, we see the example of this being practiced for financial gain in Acts 16:16: "It happened that as we were going to the place of prayer, a slave-girl having a spirit of divination met us, who was bringing her masters much profit by fortune-telling." Notice Paul's response in 16:18: "She continued doing this for many days. But Paul was greatly annoyed, and turned and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!" And it came out at that very moment." I hope this helps to answer your question. BradK |
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797 | psychics | Deut 18:11 | BradK | 196635 | ||
Hello mamayama, If I might suggest- strongly- that you forget what many "programs" may be proffering. The Bible does not speak to conversations with the dead. Remember this: We serve a living God- raised from the dead (Rom. 8:11, 2 Tim. 2:8) Instead, focus on what the Word of God says:-) I know you'll ultimately be better served! Eph. 4:14 - "As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming;" (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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798 | How did people knowthe differnce between | Deut 18:21 | BradK | 182888 | ||
Hi mompraying4u, If they were following Jehovah, they knew His word and would have heeded the warning in Deut. 18:21-22: "You may say in your heart, 'How will we know the word which the LORD has not spoken?' "When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the thing does not come about or come true, that is the thing which the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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799 | Safe towns and how many were there? | Deut 19:1 | BradK | 196292 | ||
Hello marti, We know that Moses set aside 3 cities from Deut. 4:41-43- "Then Moses set apart three cities across the Jordan to the east, that a manslayer might flee there, who unintentionally slew his neighbor without having enmity toward him in time past; and by fleeing to one of these cities he might live: Bezer in the wilderness on the plateau for the Reubenites, and Ramoth in Gilead for the Gadites, and Golan in Bashan for the Manassites." He set aside 3 more according to the instructions God gave him in Numbers 35:9-34. I hope this helps, BradK |
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800 | Crucifixions and Jerusalem? | Deut 21:23 | BradK | 219023 | ||
Hello Wuhan Mom, Typically, the place of execution was outside the city, in a place set apart for that purpose. BradK |
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