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1101 | sin - death or not | 1 John 5:16 | Radioman2 | 80048 | ||
Greek: "sin," not "a sin." It is not one particular sin. "sin leading to death" 1. "The Greek reads *sin*, not *a sin*" 2. Physical death. "sin to the point where physical death results" If anyone sees his brother [believer] committing a sin that does not [lead to] death (the extinguishing of life), he will pray and [God] will give him life [yes, He will grant life to all those whose sin is not one leading to death]. There is a sin [that leads] to death; I do not say that one should pray for that. (1 John 5:16 Amplified New Testament) *sin not leading to death* (NASB) "Believers can sin to the point where physical death results as the judgment of God (compare 1 Cor 11:30). The Greek reads *sin*, not *a sin*, in vv. 16 and 17" (p. 1885, Ryrie Study Bible, Moody, 1976, 1978). the *sin leading to death.* "Such a sin could be any premeditated and unconfessed sin that causes the Lord to determine to end a believer's life. It is not one particular sin like homosexuality or lying, but whatever sin is the final one in the tolerance of God. Failure to repent of and forsake sin may eventually lead to physical death as a judgment of God (Acts 5:1-11; 1 Cor 5:5; 11:30)" (p. 1974, MacArthur Study Bible, Word 1997). What is God's purpose in such a judgment? 1 Cor 5:5 (Amplified New Testament) You are to deliver this man over to Satan for physical discipline . . . that [his] spirit may [yet] be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. |
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1102 | Luther, Calvin and Zwingli on Mary | Mark 6:3 | Radioman2 | 80045 | ||
God, Mary's Savior You are right. Here is more information on the subject. "And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior." Luke 1:47 (NASB) "1:47 *my Savior.* Mary referred to God as 'Savior,' indicating both that she recognized her own need of a Savior, and that she knew the true God as her Savior. Nothing here or anywhere else in Scripture indicates Mary thought of herself as 'immaculate' (free from the taint of original sin). Quite the opposite is true; she employed language typical of someone whose only hope for salvation is divine grace. Nothing in this passage lends support to the notion that Mary herself ought to be an object of adoration" (note at Luke 1:47, MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997). |
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1103 | JESUS CHRIST | Matt 13:55 | Radioman2 | 79976 | ||
NASB Matthew 12:46 While He was still speaking to the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. NASB Mark 6:3 "Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? Are not His sisters here with us?" And they took offense at Him. Matthew 12:46 "*brothers*. These are actual siblings (half-brothers) of Jesus. "MATTHEW EXPLICITLY CONNECTS THEM WITH MARY, INDICATING THAT THEY WERE NOT COUSINS OR JOSEPH'S SONS FROM A PREVIOUS MARRIAGE, AS SOME OF THE CHURCH FATHERS *IMAGINED*. "They are mentioned in all the gospels. Matthew and Mark give the names of 4 of Jesus' brothers, and mention that He had sisters as well." (emphasis added) (p. 1415, MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997) |
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1104 | JESUS CHRIST | Matt 13:55 | Radioman2 | 79975 | ||
Did Mary Have Other Children? Part 2 (continued from previous post) ' An initial reading of these biblical texts seems to clear up the issue: Jesus had brothers and sisters. But such obvious scriptures are not without their response from Catholic Theologians. The primary argument against these biblical texts is as follows: ' In Greek, the word for brother is ‘adelphos’ and sister is ‘adelphe’. This word is used in different contexts: of children of the same parents (Matt. 1:2; 14:3), descendants of parents (Acts 7:23, 26; Heb. 7:5), the Jews as a whole (Acts 3:17, 22), etc. Therefore, the term brother (and sister) can and does refer to the cousins of Jesus. ' There is certainly merit in this argument, However, different contexts give different meanings to words. It is not legitimate to say that because a word has a wide scope of meaning, that you may then transfer any part of that range of meaning to any other text that uses the word. In other words, just because the word ‘brother’ means ‘fellow Jews’ or ‘cousin’ in one place, does not mean it has the same meaning in another. Therefore, each verse should be looked at in context to see what it means. ' Let’s briefly analyze a couple of verses dealing with the brothers of Jesus. ' Matthew 12:46-47, "While He was still speaking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. And someone said to Him, "Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to You." ' Matthew 13:55 - "Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary, and His brothers, James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?" ' In both of these verses, if the brothers of Jesus are not brothers, but His cousins, then who is His mother and who is the carpenter’s father? In other words, ‘mother’ here refers to Mary. The carpenter in Matt. 13:55, refers to Joseph. These are literal. Yet, the Catholic theologian will then stop there and say, "Though ‘carpenter’s son’ refers to Joseph, and ‘mother’ refers to Mary, ‘brothers’ does not mean brothers, but "cousins." This does not seem to be a legitimate assertion. You cannot simply switch contextual meanings in the middle of a sentence unless it is obviously required. The context is clear. This verse is speaking of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus’ brothers. The whole context is of familial relationship: father, mother, and brothers. (http://www.carm.org/catholic/brothers.htm) |
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1105 | JESUS CHRIST | Matt 13:55 | Radioman2 | 79974 | ||
Did Mary Have Other Children? Part 1 'One of the more controversial teachings of the Catholic church deals with the perpetual virginity of Mary. This doctrine maintains that Mary remained a virgin after the birth of Jesus and that biblical references suggesting Jesus had siblings are really references to cousins (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 510). 'As the veneration of Mary increased throughout the centuries, the vehicle of Sacred Tradition became the means of promoting new doctrines not explicitly taught in the Bible. The virginity of Mary is clearly taught in scripture when describing the birth of Jesus. But is the doctrine of her continued virginity supported by the Bible? Did Mary lose her virginity after Jesus was born? Does the Bible reveal that Mary had other children, that Jesus had brothers and sisters? 'The Bible does not come out and declare that Mary remained a virgin and that she had no children. In fact, the Bible seems to state otherwise: (All quotes are from the NASB.) Matthew 1:24-25 - "And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took as his wife, and kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus." Matthew 12:46-47 - "While He was still speaking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. And someone said to Him, "Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to You." Matthew 13:55 - "Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary, and His brothers, James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?" Mark 6:2-3 - "And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue; and the many listeners were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get these things, and what is this wisdom given to Him, and such miracles as these performed by His hands? "Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James, and Joses, and Judas, and Simon? Are not His sisters here with us?" John 2:12 - "After this He went down to Capernaum, He and His mother, and His brothers, and His disciples; and there they stayed a few days." Acts 1:14 - "These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers." 1 Cor. 9:4-5 - "Do we not have a right to eat and drink? Do we not have a right to take along a believing wife, even as the rest of the apostles, and the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas?" Gal. 1:19 - "But I did not see any other of the apostles except James, the Lord’s brother." 'An initial reading of these biblical texts seems to clear up the issue: Jesus had brothers and sisters. But such obvious scriptures are not without their response from Catholic Theologians. The primary argument against these biblical texts is as follows:' (continues in next post) (http://www.carm.org/catholic/brothers.htm) |
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1106 | Taleb, what makes an idiom in the Bible? | 1 Cor 11:5 | Radioman2 | 79970 | ||
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1107 | Does following cost? | Luke 14:33 | Radioman2 | 79968 | ||
imuvhim: You write: "My Pastor when someone wants to be a born again believer is told beforehand what is the costs. Sounds like the bible way to me because that rich man was told cost beforehand." I would say your pastor is right -- this is the Bible way. John Macarthur writes: 'Salvation is not an experiment. Salvation is a life-long commitment. Salvation is not "try Jesus," see if He works. Salvation is a life-long transformation. Those who would tell us that a person can become a Christian without becoming a disciple do a great disservice to Scripture and they do a great disservice to people who then live under the illusion that they can be saved without following Christ in obedience. [That] they can be saved without giving up all they are and have and ever hope to be unconditionally to Christ. That's tragic. (...) 'Someone wrote, "I could not work my soul to save, that work my Lord has done. But I would work like any slave for love of God's own Son." 'I trust that's your heart, that you're a disciple who follows Christ. If not, then you better examine yourself to see whether you're genuinely in the faith.' "The Cost of Discipleship" (www.gty.org/Broadcast/transcripts/90-23.htm) |
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1108 | What type of baptism is this? | Luke 12:50 | Radioman2 | 79903 | ||
"God accepts the believer on the basis of his faith in Christ and his desire to obey Him, not on the basis of how much water covered his body when he was baptized." (www.equip.org). | ||||||
1109 | What type of baptism is this? | Luke 12:50 | Radioman2 | 79902 | ||
The mode of baptism - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Scripture and common sense indicate that the water is not all-important and that, therefore, other modes [of baptism] may be used as substitutes in exceptional circumstances." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "It seems clear to us that immersion is the biblical norm, but that it is not an inflexible norm. That is, Scripture and common sense indicate that the water is not all-important and that, therefore, other modes may be used as substitutes in exceptional circumstances. God accepts the believer on the basis of his faith in Christ and his desire to obey Him, not on the basis of how much water covered his body when he was baptized. The doctrine that immersion is the only valid mode of baptism and that only those so baptized should be admitted into the fellowship of the Church body would, therefore, appear to be a bit extreme and not based on Scripture. The Church should welcome into its fellowship all those whom Christ has accepted (Romans 15:7, I John 1:3)" (http://www.equip.org/search/). |
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1110 | Do you win converts to your opinions...? | Revelation | Radioman2 | 79901 | ||
RCSCROLL: Do you win many converts to your opinions when you use words like "assumption," "presumptuous," "so-called," "ridiculous", and "doesn't add up" to describe the beliefs of others? |
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1111 | Comming of the antichrist? Time unknown! | Gen 1:1 | Radioman2 | 79858 | ||
[The following quotations will show parallels between Matthew 24 and 2 Thessalonians 2. If this does not completely answer your question, I invite you to rephrase your question, making it clearer and more specific, and I will do what I can to better answer it.] 'For several compelling reasons, it is a false conclusion to assume that the church will be raptured before the 70th week of Daniel (and for that reason is not mentioned between chapters 4 and 20 [of Revelation]): '1. The plain teaching of Scripture. Jesus, in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24:3-31), outlines the sequence of events in the last days relative to the church. Verses 3-14 parallel Revelation chapter 6 and depict those events from the beginning of the 70th week to the rapture. Then, in verses 15-28, He focuses on the middle time period of that future week (the final 7 years) and emphasizes two key events: (a) a time of great persecution, and (b) the "cut[ting] short" of "those days" of persecution for "the sake of the elect". Finally, in verses 29-31, He highlights what it is that will "cut short" that persecution, the rescue of the elect (the rapture). 'Paul echoes this same teaching in his 2nd letter to the Thessalonians 2:1-12: (a) the apostasy comes first, (b) the revealing of the man of lawlessness, (c) the "challenge" to all who will not bow down to him and worship him "as being God", and (d) the coming of the Lord to "gather together" believers unto Himself' (http://www.solagroup.org/articles/faqs/faq_0027.html). For more information on this and related questions go to www.solagroup.org |
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1112 | can your lose your salvation | Rev 3:5 | Radioman2 | 79856 | ||
No, they are not talking on how a person can have their name removed from the book of life. "To assume from what is said here that God will possibly erase names from the book of life is to read into the text a concept clearly not present . . . for the verse simply reads, "And I will not erase his name from the book of life." - - - - - - - - - - [Repost] Rev. 3:4-5 (ESV) [4] Yet you have still a few names in Sardis, people who have not soiled their garments, and they will walk with me in white, for they are worthy. [5] The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels. "It is unfortunate that this passage in Revelation has become a focal point of controversy. The result has been a fixation on what the verse does not say rather than what it does say. This verse was never intended as a warning. Within its context there is nothing negative or foreboding about these words. In fact, it makes a strong statement in favor of eternal security. It is a passage of encouragement and praise. "The comments are directed to a group of faithful believers from the church in Sardis (Rev. 3:4 Yet you have still a few names in Sardis, people who have not soiled their garments, and they will walk with me in white, for they are worthy). Unlike the majority of the folks in their congregation, this handful of members had remained unsoiled by the world around them. The verse in question contains Christ's commendation to this group for their consistent walk. "To assume from what is said here that God will possibly erase names from the book of life is to read into the text a concept clearly not present. At best, it is an argument from silence, for the verse simply reads, "And I will not erase his name from the book of life." If this statement raises doubts for some about eternal security, they would do well to search the Scriptures for an answer. But to base one's answer to this important question on this verse is to adopt a method of study with the potential of leading to all kinds of problematic conclusions." (...) "The good news is, God's pencil has no eraser. Before you breathed your first word, God knew how you would respond to His offer of grace. According to His foreknowledge, He wrote your name in the book of life. And there it shall remain forever. Jesus said it this way: "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow me; and I give eternal life to them, and they shall never perish; and no one shall snatch them out of My hand. John 10.27-28 "And as if that were not clear enough: "My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. John 10.29 " (To read the entire article, go to: http://www.intouch.org/myintouch/exploring/bible_says/eternal_security/erase_149096.html) |
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1113 | ever neccessary/permissable to deceit? | Luke 24:31 | Radioman2 | 79853 | ||
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I am a war veteran and was a radio operator. | ||||||
1114 | What about a passage not in early ms? | Mark 16:9 | Radioman2 | 79842 | ||
Tim: Indeed this whole area is a fascinating study. Thank you for the additional information. Do I correctly understand that you are saying: '...the largest number of manuscripts were of a latter date and a lower quality than the minority of manuscripts' [which were of an earlier date and a higher quality]? (Here I am -- adding words for clarification or explanation, just as the later scribes did. :-) And without the authorization of the original author -- again, just as the later scribes did.) Thank you also for pointing out that 'there are several criteria which affect the reliability of a particular manuscript', criteria that must be applied with discernment. Thank you for once again giving us reliable and useful information. Radioman2 |
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1115 | If you have a point, what is it? | Gen 4:7 | Radioman2 | 79841 | ||
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1116 | What about a passage not in early ms? | Mark 16:9 | Radioman2 | 79840 | ||
Words were ADDED to later manuscripts that WERE NOT IN earlier manuscripts. - - - - - - - - - - 'An additional factor that contributed to the reliability and accuracy of the Greek text was advancement in the art of textual criticism itself. While this important subject can be complicated, its basic aim is quite straightforward. It is important to remember that the original manuscripts of the biblical books, technically called the autographa, have not survived, and the copies made from these original documents contain readings, called variants, that do not always agree with one another. The goal of textual criticism is to formulate and apply rules that enable an editor to select the variant reading to achieve the most accurate text. 'An illustration of the application of these rules of textual criticism may aid us in understanding what an editor does. For example, one of the rules of textual criticism is that a shorter reading is preferable to a longer reading. THE REASON FOR THIS RULE IS THAT A SCRIBE WOULD TEND TO ADD WORDS FOR CLARIFICATION OR EXPLANATION RATHER THAN DELETING THEM.' [Words were ADDED to later manuscripts that WERE NOT IN earlier manuscripts.] 'Another rule of textual criticism is that a more difficult reading is to be preferred to a less difficult one. A SCRIBE WOULD BE TEMPTED TO ADD WORDS OF EXPLANATION that would enable the reader to understand the meaning of a difficult text rather than leaving such a reading unexplained' (http://www.solagroup.org/articles/historyofthebible/hotb_0002.html) (Emphasis added). ['A scribe would be tempted to add words of explanation' to a later manuscript -- words that WERE NOT IN the earlier manuscript. Words added to later manuscripts WERE PUT THERE BY SCRIBES, not by divine inspiration.] |
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1117 | 2 Peter 2:20-and overcome/are overcome | 2 Pet 2:20 | Radioman2 | 79820 | ||
2 Peter 2:20 (NET Bible) For if after they have escaped the filthy things of the world through the rich knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they again get entangled in them and succumb to them,[77] [FN 77] Greek “they again, after becoming entangled in them, are overcome by them.” New English Translation (http://www.netbible.com) |
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1118 | If you have a point, what is it? | Gen 4:7 | Radioman2 | 79819 | ||
inhisname: "Could Cain do well?" What is your point in asking this? The answer to this question does not prove or disprove anything. It does not prove or disprove Calvinism, fatalism, Arminianism or anything else. |
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1119 | If you have a point, what is it? | Gen 4:7 | Radioman2 | 79818 | ||
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1120 | Does the Bible say protect Israel | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 79816 | ||
Genesis 12:1a,3 (ESV) Now the Lord said to Abram..."I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." |
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