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381 | Is there a Theological name for this? | Bible general Archive 3 | Hank | 191287 | ||
Gye, when in C. S. Lewis' book, "Mere Christianity" I first read the following words many years ago, I took heart, knowing that I was not the only Christian on earth who was willing to admit he didn't have all the answers. Here's what he said in his preface, "Ever since I became a Christian, I have thought that the best, perhaps the only, service I could do for my unbelieving neighbors was to explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times. I had more than one reason for thinking this. In the first place, the questions which divide Christians from one another often involve points of high Theology or even of ecclesiastical history which ought never to be treated except by real experts. I should have been out of my depth in such waters: more in need of help myself than able to help others. And secondly, I think we must admit that the discussion of these disputed points has no tendency at all to bring an outsider into the Christian fold. So long as we write and talk about them we are much more likely to deter him from entering from entering any Christian communion." ..... Those words and others by this great apologist of the faith, C. S. Lewis, have had a profound effect on my thinking, and are one of the chief reasons I fought so hard against the bitter debates of a few years ago that crippled SBF so badly. ..... I believe that there really is only one kind of Christian, Gye, and one kind of Christianity which, to use C. S. Lewis' good term, is "Mere Christianity." When Paul addressed his letters, he addressed them to the saints (or Christians) at this or that place. I don't recall his ever mentioning that they were Arminian or Calvinist, Methodist or Presbyterian, or anything else but Christian. Some may indeed look upon this as a simplistic view, but it's good enough for C. S. Lewis and it's good enough for me. --Hank | ||||||
382 | Is there a Theological name for this? | Bible general Archive 3 | Hank | 191275 | ||
Justme - One who sees some good points in both Calvinism and Arminianism is a Calvarminian. If you believe that, sir, come down to Arkansas and talk to me about investing in my snipe ranch. :-) ..... I don't think there is a theological term for what you describe, although I know you are not alone in agreeing with parts of both soteriological systems, because I do also. I think the gap between the two persuasions is not nearly so broad or deep as one may be led to believe when he is exposed to debates between what we might term the extremes of both, i.e., hyper-Calvinism and hyper-Arminianism. That's what nearly derailed this Forum some years ago. We had super-zealous extremists on both sides going at it with a vengeance that would have made a debate between the Pharisees and Sadducces look like a friendly game of checkers. ...... Calvinists can and do produce Scripture to back up their position. So with Arminians. Yet God wrote the Book, and He doesn't contradict himself. The conflict is not, therefore, in the mind of God but in the finite human mind, in that no human being has perfect understanding of the mind of God nor flawless interpretation of all Scripture. For example, the Bible teaches God's election and it also teaches man's responsibility. There are many things about the Bible that I, now 72, realize I do not understand. Yes, when I was much younger, I was convinced that I understood about all there was to know. More and more, the older I get, I am convinced that the major part of wisdom is not knowing everything but in having ability to recognize what one clearly does not know and the humility to admit it. I can identify with one far greater than I, the apostle Peter, who, when trying to meddle in things that were none of his business, was asked by our Lord, "What is that to thee? Follow thou Me." ...... Justme, I believe with all my heart that the burden of the follower of Christ consists not especially in choosing sides between these two isms but in letting what light God gives us shine before men in order to bring glory to God. And it certainly doesn't take a degree in theology to believe that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, and to teach it to others! Blessings to you, Justme of Missouri, from Hank of Arkansas. | ||||||
383 | Why did Joseph pick Simeon to imprison? | Matthew | Hank | 191244 | ||
Restate - J. Vernon McGee's annotation to Geneis 42:24 is as follows: "I don't have any idea why they chose Simeon. I take it that while Joseph was gone out of the room, his brothers made the choice for Simeon to stay, and Joseph accepted that choice." ..... Now it's my turn to ask you a question. Many, myself included, consider the ancient Joseph saga one of the most moving narratives in all the Bible, and even in all the world's literature. Suppose you were asked to state in 100 words or less the main message of the Joseph narrative, what would you say? [We're trying to move from away from the minute details to the big picture, as you may have guessed.] --Hank | ||||||
384 | Marriage Restoration | Rom 4:18 | Hank | 191237 | ||
RMontgomery - The theme of Romans 4 is justification by faith. I'm not quite sure what you mean exactly by your term "marriage restoration." Would you mind defining the term to make it more understandable? Thanks. --Hank | ||||||
385 | explain 1 corinthians chapter 12 | 1 Cor 12:1 | Hank | 191234 | ||
Dear Pattiebee - The theme of 1 Corinthians 12 is spiritual gifts, being the first of three chapters that treat of this subject, so it would help you to study chapters 13 and 14 also. Perhaps you have a more specific question that you would like to ask; if so, please do. Thanks and welcome. --Hank | ||||||
386 | Why sold? Why not kidnapped? | Gen 37:28 | Hank | 191231 | ||
Steve, when it comes to answering all those questions about why did God do thus and so, you don't seem to be any better than I am at it. Both of us evidently suffer from an inability to read into Scripture what simply isn't there, and neither of us shows any talent at all in manufacturing theological fairy tales. So I guess we may as well reisign ourselves to sticking with the biblical text, even though one can imagine how much fun it would be to be God's press secretary and given the leeway of filling in the gaps now and then. ....... I like your quote of Deut. 29:29. Very appropriate to the question. --Hank | ||||||
387 | How many magi? | Matthew | Hank | 191229 | ||
Restate - How did I get McGee's exact quote? Elementary, my dear Watson! I own the printed version of the entire "Thru the Bible" series. --Hank | ||||||
388 | unclean meat | Lev 11:2 | Hank | 191221 | ||
Dear saved and happy - The dietary restrictions of Leviticus 11 were addressed to and intended for the nation of Israel. In Mark 7:19 Jesus declared all foods clean. Jesus' death on the cross marked an end to the Old Testament law. See Romans 10:4; Galatians 3:24-26; Ephesians 2:15. ..... There is a special teaching on this topic that you will want to read. See Romans 14:1-23. ..... In the Acts account you refer to (Chapter 10), God was teaching the apostle Peter a lesson about people (see Acts 10:28). --Hank | ||||||
389 | How many magi? | Matthew | Hank | 191219 | ||
An excerpt from Dr. J. Vernon McGee's commentary on Matthew 2:1: "...The record doesn't tell us there were three wise men. I don't know how many there were, but I doubt whether three wise men would have disturbed Herod or have excited Jerusalem. I do believe that three hundred men would have done so. These wise men who came from the East evidently came from different areas. They had been studying the stars, and when this new star appeared, they joined forces and came to Jerusalem. I don't know how many there were, but I'm almost sure it wasn't three, and I believe three hundred would be more nearly true. But, please, don't say that I said there were three hundred!" (Thomas Nelson: "Thru the Bible" with J. Vernon McGee, Vol. IV, p.14). --Hank | ||||||
390 | What do the bible say about suicide? | Bible general Archive 3 | Hank | 191212 | ||
DLorddaughter - Questions about suicide easily rank among the top 20 that are asked on SBF, so we think it best not to repeat the same answer over and over. So instead, here are two suggestions: (1) For a biblically based discussion of this topic, please go to http://www.gotquestions.org/suicide-Bible-Christian.html ..... (2) Use Search on this site and type in the word suicide. ...... Thanks for registering with SBF and welcome to it. --Hank | ||||||
391 | Bible study | Romans | Hank | 191149 | ||
Begbie - The word of God answers your question -- "Why is it most important to study the Bible?" clearly and thoroughly in two verses, 2 Timothy 3:16,17. First, there is the matter of the authorship of Scripture. We refer to it as God's word simply because it is. "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God." The Greek word that supports the English word "inspiration" is "theopneustos" which literally means "God-breathed." ....."and is profitable" The Bible is worthwhile; it is worth our time and effort. So many books that people read are an utter waste of time. Some of them even poison the mind and spirit, not edify them. But the Bible is different. It is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. ......."for doctrine" (teaching) -- to learn what to believe and what to teach others. There is much bad doctrine (false teaching) in the Christian community. And the only antidote to false teaching is the word of God, properly understood and properly taught ......"for reproof" -- to discern what not to believe. The noble Bereans in the book of Acts searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether the things they were being taught were true. If the Christian doesn't know what the Bible teaches, he is vulnerable to the falling prey to every wind of doctrine that comes along. ........ "for correction" -- to learn what not to do. Parents correct their children by teaching them what not to do. Similarly, God corrects His children through the Scriptures. ....... "for instruction in righteousness -- to understand what should be done. ...... "that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." This is a summing up of why the Scriptures are profitable -- to make the Christian complete by equipping him thoroughly to lead the Christian life as God wants him to, equipped for every good work. ...... Scripture makes abundantly clear how absolutely vital the word of God is. One wonders at the woeful lack of Bible study in many congregations that call themselves churches and among many persons who profess be Christians. --Hank | ||||||
392 | Male seed sinful, but not female ovum? | NT general Archive 1 | Hank | 191145 | ||
Restate - What your doctrine entails and supports is the creation of a _tertium quid_, a "third thing," being neither fully God nor fully man. This train of thought runs counter to orthodoxy and thus can be rightfully called heresy. May I admonish you to stay well within the parameters of orthodox Christian doctrine, if you please. And if it does not please you to choose sound doctrine on which to base your theological conclusions, please choose another Forum that permits heresy to be promulgated. We do not. Study the guidelines laid down for SBF and comply, or move on. --Hank | ||||||
393 | a list of the spiritual gifts | Rom 12:6 | Hank | 191023 | ||
quaddy - Lists of spiritual gifts are found in Romans 12:6-8; 1 Cor. 12:8-10; 1 Cor 12:28-30; and Ephesians 4:11. Thanks for your question. Welcome to SBF. Hope you enjoy it. --Hank | ||||||
394 | Bad things, Good People. Prov 4:10 | Prov 4:10 | Hank | 190997 | ||
Val - What's your point, please? How is your response about Calvinism's doctrines related to Doc's post 190980? I frankly don't get it. It strikes me as a classical non sequitur. Can you help me out of the dilemma into which I seem to have fallen? ...... And, in regard to your remark about hearing no love in Doc's voice, Val. If you knew Doc the way I know Doc, I don't believe you would ever say such a thing about this Christian brother. --Hank | ||||||
395 | answer | Bible general Archive 3 | Hank | 190986 | ||
Nkeiruka - Oh, I hope you're not talking about "seed faith" and all that other junk that goes with the 'name it and claim it' heresies that are so rampant today, especially on the TV tube! The Christian's motive should be centered on pleasing God, not on reaping personal benefit. What a shallow and empty faith it is that prompts one to do things out of selfish desire to please oneself instead out of a deep and abiding love for Him whose grace is boundless, whose love is beyond man's comprehension. From this well-spring of gratitude should flow our praise, our adoration, our obedience. We give, therefore, cheerfully and obediently to Him who commands us to do so: "Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give, not grudgingly, or of necessity [compulsion], for God loveth a cheerful giver" (2 Cor. 9:7). --Hank | ||||||
396 | bless you cruse you | Gen 12:3 | Hank | 190984 | ||
steppenwolf - This was God's promise to Abraham, recorded in Genesis 12:3. --Hank | ||||||
397 | What flavor is your vapor?! James 4:14 | 2 Tim 4:2 | Hank | 190912 | ||
Dear angelinwaiting - Since, as "they" say, one good turn deserves another, surely you won't mind my correcting your correction of surfin4Jesus' post. ..... In the last pararaph of your post you say, "...and if there is any members of the congregation..." This is grammatically incorrect. It should read "...and if there are any members of the congregation..." ..... Three things perhaps you should know: (1) We all of us live in glass houses, (2) there are others on this Forum who know a thing or two about English composition, and (3) it is especially unconvincing to attempt to correct grammatical errors of others with a post that contains grammatical errors of its own. --Hank | ||||||
398 | Keep the Sabbath Holy? | Bible general Archive 3 | Hank | 190892 | ||
Doc, in re the writings of Ellen White that you quoted, in spite of all their uncontested elegance, felicity and charm, one is forced to conclude, upon close examination of the original Greek theological term which properly describes her flights of fancy, and in light of the Holy Scriptures and centuries-old Christian orthodoxy, her writings are best defined by the Greek word, balonai, which is literally and accurately translated by the English word "baloney." Hank | ||||||
399 | What flavor is your vapor?! James 4:14 | 2 Tim 4:2 | Hank | 190811 | ||
Dear surfin - As I read through your "parable," the question kept crossing my mind "Wherein is this better than the 39 parables of our Lord?" --Hank | ||||||
400 | Questions about Paul? | Rom 3:23 | Hank | 190810 | ||
Dear bibleisforever - Having considered various ways to approach your inquiries into Paul's definition of several key theological terms, I believe the best would be in the form of a recommendation that you read Paul;s letters, especially the one he wrote to the Romans. Surely no one can walk away from a careful study of Romans without having a keen idea of what the apostle means by sin, the law, faith, and justification. You might also pass along the recommendation to your friend that he too search the Scriptures for the absolutely authoritative answers to his questions. --Hank | ||||||
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