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401 | New Testament Anti-Semitic? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 31114 | ||
Vanagon, All but one of the authors of the New Testament were Jews. They claimed a Jewish man was God incarnate. People intent on evil, whether Christian or any other religion or atheist, will use any tool handy to achieve their goal, including the New Testament. That does not make the New Teatament guilty of the crime. A scapel can be used as easily by a murderer to kill as by a surgeon to heal. Of course it is all the worse if the murderer is a surgeon. But we do not indict the medical books or the whole medical rofession. We do not indict guns, knives, ropes or poisons for murder, but rather the murderers and then only the muderers, not their whole family. You can not indict the New Testament or all Christians for the evil actions of some who missuse the New Testament. Christians did not reject the Old Testament even though it was the Jewish Sanheddrin's interpretation of it that lead to the crucifixion of Jesus. Somehow even modern Jewish converts to Christianity see through their way through this specious argument against the New Testament. Emmaus |
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402 | Which books are contained in Catholic ? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 31161 | ||
Emanuel, The Catholic Church uses the Old Testament of the Septuagint, the Old Testament used by the Greek speaking Jews dispersed throuhout the Roman Empire of Jesus' time. It was the Old Testament used by the early Church. Protestant Bibles use the Canon established by the Jews of Palestine which was set about 90-100 A.D. in Jamnia, Pelestine where a school of Jewish scholars was centered. They used a variety of tests for inclusion, but primarily nothing after the time of Ezra and the establishment of the second Temple and only books written in Hebrew. The Septuagint contains some later books and portions of other books that were in Greek. The original King James Bible of 1611 included the disputed books in a separate section as do some Protestant Bibles published today. Those books grouped under the heading of Apocrypha. Catholics call them the Dueterocanonicals and the other non disputed books the Protocanonicals. Emmaus |
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403 | what is the location of altar of incense | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 32254 | ||
garry, This is an interesting question. It also raises questions about who was the actual author of Hebrews. Some have said Paul, others Luke or Appolos. Others say the author may have just made a mistake in repeating what he had heard and placed the altar of incense inside rather than outside the second veil. Of course the same questions can be raised about the jar of manna and the rod of Aaron being inside the Ark. They are not placed there in any Old Testament passage. I wonder if after the Ark of the Covenant diappeared the altar of incense was later placed inside the Holy of Holies in the later Temples for a place upon which to sprinkle the blood as it was sprinkled on the mercy seat of the Ark on the Day of Atonement. Another point commentators have made is that the word thymiaterion translated as altar in Hebrews 9:4 is actually the word used for censer in two places of the the Septuagint Greek version of the Old Testament (2 Chron 26:19, Ezek 8:10. And of course in Lev 16:2. Thysiaterion, a very close word is used for altar in the Septuagint. The other side is that the author of Hebrews appears to be describing furniture not smaller moveable objects such as a censer. Also, Joesphus and Philo use the same word for altar in their writings. All of which leaves things kind up us in the air depending on how you look at it. I would be interested to hear what anyone else on the forum knows about this. Emmaus |
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404 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 33569 | ||
Curt, I realize this is usually an in house conversation and debate within the Reformed tradition. There is however a Catholic variation on the TULIP theme based the theology of Thomas Aquinas proposed by James Akin: T Total inability (to please God without special grace) U Unconditional election L Limited intent (for the atonement's efficacy) I Intrinsically efficacious grace (for salvation) P Perseverance of the elect (until the end of life). Emmaus |
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405 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 33587 | ||
Benjamite, In some ways it may unfold differently, but the end result is the same. The different words are actually those used by others in the Reformed and Baptist camp who are sometimes unhappy with the implications of words like "totally depraved", "limited atonement" and "irresistable grace" which they find misleading or perhaps offensive for a variety of reasons. I suppose one main difference may be that it follows more closely to the school of Evangelical thought that does not hold to the "once saved always saved" position. Another would be the differnce between holding that all those who are predestined persevere until the end as opposed to the thought that those who preserve to the end are the predestined. Which implies more that it might seem and would seem to be tied to the first point. I am afraid I may not do this subject justice. You should find this article of interest. I especially recommend you read the footnotes or endnotes also. I would be interested in your opinion of the article since it may be more your cup of tea than mine. It is titled A Tiptoe Through TULIP, elsewhere referred to as How close can a Catholic get to Calvinism? :-) by James Akin http://www.cin.org/users/james/files/tulip.htm Emmaus |
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406 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 33589 | ||
Curt, I do try to live my live on the road to Emmaus. But I happen also to live in Woodlawn and am an alumus of Towson U before it was a U. Emmaus |
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407 | scripture for Write it in your doorway? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 35087 | ||
Lizah, If you live in area with a significant Jewish population as I do, you will see a small item acout the size of a door bell button nailed or screwed to the door post outside the door of many Jewish homes. In it is a tiny scroll with the verse, "Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!" It is called a Matzuzah (sp?). When entering or leaving the home one touches fingers to the lips and then to the scroll. Emmaus |
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408 | Christianity vs. Paganism | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 35583 | ||
Verne8, I would recommend The Handbook of Christian Apologetics by Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli. It is published by InterVarsity Press and is available on Amazon.com. It is designed specifically to answer the arguments of non believers in a rational manner. Emmaus |
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409 | Raven and John Reformed, Baptism? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 36539 | ||
Cyclist, You may find the following teaching on the necessity of baptism and it's exceptions of interest. "The Lord himself affirms that Baptism is necessary for salvation (John 3:5) He also commands his disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all nations and to baptize them( Matt 28:19-20). Baptism is necessary for salvation for those to whom the Gospel has been proclaimed and who have had the possibility of asking for this sacrament(Mark 16:16). The Church does not know of any means other than Baptism that assures entry into eternal beatitude; this is why she takes care not to neglect the mission she has received from the Lord to see that all who can be baptized are "reborn of water and the Spirit." God has bound salvation to the sacrament of Baptism, but he himself is not bound by his sacraments. The Church has always held the firm conviction that those who suffer death for the sake of the faith without having received Baptism are baptized by their death for and with Christ. This Baptism of blood, like the desire for Baptism, brings about the fruits of Baptism without being a sacrament. For catechumens who die before their Baptism, their explicit desire to receive it, together with repentance for their sins, and charity, assures them the salvation that they were not able to receive through the sacrament. Since Christ died for all, and since all men are in fact called to one and the same destiny, which is divine, we must hold that the Holy Spirit offers to all the possibility of being made partakers, in a way known to God, of the Paschal mystery.Every man who is ignorant of the Gospel of Christ and of his Church, but seeks the truth and does the will of God in accordance with his understanding of it, can be saved. It may be supposed that such persons would have desired Baptism explicitly if they had known its necessity. As regards children who have died without Baptism, the Church can only entrust them to the mercy of God, as she does in her funeral rites for them. Indeed, the great mercy of God who desires that all men should be saved, and Jesus' tenderness toward children which caused him to say: "Let the children come to me, do not hinder them,"(1 Tim 2:4) allow us to hope that there is a way of salvation for children who have died without Baptism. All the more urgent is the Church's call not to prevent little children coming to Christ through the gift of holy Baptism. " Catechism of the Catholic Church Emmaus |
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410 | Raven and John Reformed, Baptism? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 36556 | ||
Hank, As indicated in the cited passage John 3:5, Mark 16:16 the Lord assures us of the necessity of baptism. Catholics are not the only ones who hold to baptismal regeneration. There are many Protestants who hold to the same using the same passages. On the other hand we know that God is not bound by his commands to us and the means he gives us to obtain his grace. He himself can do what he wants when he wants as demonstrated by the thief on the cross. "We have rules he has rights" to twist the Outback Steakhouse commerical. You might say baptism is necesarry for us but not necessary for God. Catholics consider the sacraments encounters with Christ and therefore moments of grace. But we can encounter him outside the sacraments also. In fact sometimes he jerks us up when and where we least expect it. But he also lets us know where to find him when we are looking for him and not running or hiding. Would Jesus have commanded us to do something that was pointless and unnecessary and without effect? That doesn't sound like Jesus. Just a few passages to consider: John 3:5, 22 born of water and the Spirit, the apostles start baptizing. Titus 3:5 saved us through bath of rebirth and renewal of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2;37-38 repent be baptized and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 22:16 get up and be baptized and sins washed away. 1Cor 6:11 your were washed, sanctified and justified. Romans 6:4 baptized into death; live in newness of life. 1 Peter 3:21 baptism...now save you. Hebrews 10:22 heart spinkled, bodies washed in pure water. Emmaus |
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411 | Help me please I am so alone | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 36582 | ||
Katie, I am going to make a rather radical suggestion to you and I hope you will not be offended. I suppose if you are working two jobs and cannot get off on Sundays that you may be off some other day of the week and be able to have an hour to yourself. If that is so you may wish to look for Catholic Church in your area and go to a weekday Mass where the scripture is read and preached. I am not suggesting you become a Catholic only that a weekday Mass may provide the scripture and human contact you are need if you cannot find a church of you own during the week. You need not do anything that makes you uncomfortable or take communion, but you should be fed by the prayer of worship and the scripture. I am a Catholic, but have gone to Baptist churchs when in need of Christian companionship and prayer and my own was unavailable. Emmaus |
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412 | Raven and John Reformed, Baptism? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 36613 | ||
Hank, Yes, we do view the sacraments as salvific in that they are encounters with Christ. Baptism is is called a sacrament of the dead because it conveys the grace of God which bring us from spiritual death to new life in Christ. In the old Baltimore cathecism a sacrament is defined as "a sign instituted by God to give grace." It is not just a symbol but a symbol that effects what it symbolizes by the action of God's grace. Another example that makes this explicitly clear is the Annointing of the Sick and Confession is in James 5:14-16 14: Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; 15: and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16: Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects. It is important to note that it is the work of God and his grace through the sacraments that saves us not our work in the sacrament. We are to be disposed by prayer and repentence to receive God's grace. And even that disposition is a work of grace. Emmaus |
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413 | Raven and John Reformed, Baptism? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 36771 | ||
Hank, Sometimes our exchanges get me thinking a little goofy. How's this: "conceived again by faith, born again through baptism by water and the spirit to live again by good works in Christ." Maybe I can start a new denomination. Nah, this will never fly. ;-) Emmaus |
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414 | Why so many denominations out there? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 36899 | ||
Todd, I suggest you read some history to find the answers to your question. Emmaus |
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415 | Raven and John Reformed, Baptism? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 37014 | ||
Raven, You have done an admirable job on this thread. You certainly have more endurance than me. I fear the issue will never resolve with any convincing the other. I will end only by referring to that great Epistle of faith, Romans: "through him we have received the apsoltleship, to bring about the obedience of faith, for the sake of his name among the Gentiles." Romans 1:5 and "but now manifested through the prophetic writings and. accodring to the command of the eternal God, made known to all tha nations, to bring about the obedience of faith, to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ be glory forevere and ever. Amen." Romans 16:26-27 And a few other verse to consider in this matter. Matt. 28:18-20 18: And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20: teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age." Col 2:11-12 11: In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of flesh in the circumcision of Christ; 12: and you were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead. Ex 4:24-26 24: At a lodging place on the way the LORD met him and sought to kill him. 25: Then Zippo'rah took a flint and cut off her son's foreskin, and touched Moses' feet with it, and said, "Surely you are a bridegroom of blood to me!" 26: So he let him alone. Then it was that she said, "You are a bridegroom of blood," because of the circumcision. Romans 6:3-4 3: Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4: We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. Emmaus |
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416 | Rev14:1-5 | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 37873 | ||
Frank, In Rev 14:4 it says the 144,000 are only the firstfruits of mankind to be ransomed,not the onlyfruit, which implies there are many more to be ransomed. Are only 144,000 male virgins to be saved? At this late date we would be pretty cocky to think there was room left for us to get in, not to mention what more than a few women might have to say about the matter. It should also be noted that 144,000 is a symbolic number like many other signs and numbers in Revelation. Emmaus |
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417 | so, you're saying that they go to hell? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 37878 | ||
Magnum, I would be interested in any primary sources you can cite about Constantine creating holidays. Emmaus |
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418 | what is the biggest book of the bible | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 38973 | ||
Bright Sunny Eyes. The longest and shortest books in the Catholic Bible I believe are the same as in other Bibles. Catholics just like things unabridged. :-) I am not a Bible trivia expert but I think Psalms, 150 chapters and 3John, 1 chapter may qualify. Emmaus |
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419 | What are the 5 missing books of OT? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 40706 | ||
There are seven complete books and portions of Esther and Daniel not found in the Protestant bibles, known to Catholics as the Dueterocanonicals. 1 Maccabees 2 Maccabees Tobit Judith Wisdom of Solomon Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) Baruch Esther ( Greek portion found in the Septuagint but not in the Hebrew massoretic text) Song of the Three Children, Susanna, Daniel Bel and the Dragon (Greek portions of Daniel found in the Septuagint but not in the Hebrew Massorectic text) Azariah - not in Catholic Bibles Prayer of Manasseh - not in Catholic Bibles 1 Esdras - not in Catholic Bibles 2 Esdras - not in Catholic Bibles The four above are considered Apochyrpha by Catholics. Check it out here; http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/ Emmaus |
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420 | Why would someone get rebaptised? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 41819 | ||
comptong It depends on how a church views baptism. If it views baptism as a sacrament by which Christ gives sanctifying grace then rebaptism is not necessary if the baptism is valid,(trinitarian and with water). The Catholic Church holds this view and therefore does not rebaptize christians who convert to the Catholic Church if they have already been baptized by water and in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Other churches may not see baptism as a sacrament that transmits grace, but only as a symbol of public confession of Christ and an entry into their particular denomination or congregation and so they rebaptize. Emmaus |
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