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1121 | What does the bible say about society. | 1 John 2:15 | Radioman2 | 79815 | ||
1 John 2:15-16 (ESV) Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. [16] For all that is in the world— the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world. |
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1122 | What about a passage not in early ms? | Mark 16:9 | Radioman2 | 79812 | ||
You write: "I don't buy the earliest manuscripts are always the best." Are you saying that the last manuscripts are more accurate than the first? How could that be? I am not necessarily saying that you are wrong. It's just that I don't follow the reasoning that led to your conclusion. How can a later copy be truer to the original than the earlier, since the earlier would be closer in time to the original? |
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1123 | ever neccessary/permissable to deceit? | Luke 24:31 | Radioman2 | 79755 | ||
Ed: It is I who should apologize. In fact, I did not mean to imply that you suggested I advocated trickery or misrepresentation. I know that you never said or implied that in regard to myself. I should have clarified that in my earlier post. Radioman2 |
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1124 | ever neccessary/permissable to deceit? | Luke 24:31 | Radioman2 | 79752 | ||
Tim: Well said! Upon further consideration, I will amend my earlier question to read: Are we obligated to tell the enemy anything? Radioman2 |
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1125 | ever neccessary/permissable to deceit? | Luke 24:31 | Radioman2 | 79748 | ||
Ed: You raise some good questions. However, I have never advocated tricking anyone into receiving the gospel or getting saved. Nor would I advocate misrepresenting the gospel in any way. Grace and peace, Radioman2 |
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1126 | If you have a point, what is it? | Gen 4:7 | Radioman2 | 79746 | ||
"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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1127 | Robots? | Gen 4:7 | Radioman2 | 79741 | ||
Divine sovereignty AND human responsibility I agree. We need to bear in mind BOTH the sovereignty of God AND the responsibility of man. It isn't EITHER/OR; it's BOTH. To pretend that one exists without the other is to lead oneself or others into serious error. |
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1128 | What about a passage not in early ms? | Not Specified | Radioman2 | 79740 | ||
Here is another question we might ask: Often a verse or passage does not appear in the earliest manuscripts, yet it is left in a particular translation. Is it dishonest or unethical not to let the reader know that such a passage does not appear in the earliest manuscripts? |
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1129 | What about a passage not in early ms? | Mark 16:9 | Radioman2 | 79760 | ||
Here is another question we might ask: Often a verse or passage does not appear in the earliest manuscripts, yet it is left in a particular translation. Is it dishonest or unethical not to let the reader know that such a passage does not appear in the earliest manuscripts? |
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1130 | ever neccessary/permissable to deceit? | Luke 24:31 | Radioman2 | 79738 | ||
Tim: Thank you for doing a thorough job of providing us with verses that we need to consider if we are going to discuss this issue. It seems to me that in this thread there are at least three questions that are being addressed: 1) Is lying a sin?; 2) Define "lie" or "deceive"; 3) Are we obligated to tell the enemy all that we know? Before we can answer question #3, we must answer questions #1 and #2. You have answered question # 1 rather clearly. I will attempt here to define "lie" and "deceive". (From http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary) to lie is '1 : to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive 2 : to create a false or misleading impression' - - - - - - - - - - 'de·ceive 'Function: verb 'Date: 13th century (...) 'intransitive senses : to practice deceit; also : to give a false impression (appearances can deceive) '- de·ceiv·er noun '- de·ceiv·ing·ly /-'sE-vi[ng]-lE/ adverb 'synonyms DECEIVE, MISLEAD, DELUDE, BEGUILE mean to lead astray or frustrate usually by underhandedness. 'DECEIVE implies imposing a false idea or belief that causes ignorance, bewilderment, or helplessness (tried to deceive me about the cost). 'MISLEAD implies a leading astray that may or may not be intentional (I was misled by the confusing sign). 'DELUDE implies deceiving so thoroughly as to obscure the truth (we were deluded into thinking we were safe). 'BEGUILE stresses the use of charm and persuasion in deceiving (was beguiled by false promises). ' |
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1131 | What the Christian faith is | 2 Cor 13:5 | Radioman2 | 79727 | ||
What the Christian faith is and what it means to enter into that faith. Examine and test and evaluate your own selves to see whether you are holding to your faith and showing the proper fruits of it. Test and prove yourselves [not Christ]. Do you not yourselves realize and know [thoroughly by an ever-increasing experience] that Jesus Christ is in you--unless you are [counterfeits] disapproved on trial and rejected? (AMPLIFIED 2 Corinthians 13:5) 'The Bible says "Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves!" (2 Cor. 13:5). Well, are you in the faith? Have you examined yourself? It is easy to ask and sometimes difficult to answer. (...) 'You are to examine yourself, to test yourself to see if you are in the faith. This means that you must first know what the Christian faith is and what it means to enter into that faith. Furthermore, you must know and acknowledge that there is only one God in all existence, that Jesus is God in flesh, that you are a sinner, that you need to repent of your sins, and that the only way to find forgiveness is to trust in Jesus alone, by faith alone, through grace alone.' (CARM NEWSLETTER 03/13/2003, The Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry, www.carm.org.) |
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1132 | Are you in the faith? | 2 Cor 13:5 | Radioman2 | 79726 | ||
Are you in the faith? Have you examined yourself? Examine and test and evaluate your own selves to see whether you are holding to your faith and showing the proper fruits of it. Test and prove yourselves [not Christ]. Do you not yourselves realize and know [thoroughly by an ever-increasing experience] that Jesus Christ is in you--unless you are [counterfeits] disapproved on trial and rejected? (AMPLIFIED 2 Corinthians 13:5) 'The Bible says "Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves!" (2 Cor. 13:5). Well, are you in the faith? Have you examined yourself? It is easy to ask and sometimes difficult to answer. (...) 'You are to examine yourself, to test yourself to see if you are in the faith. This means that you must first know what the Christian faith is and what it means to enter into that faith. Furthermore, you must know and acknowledge that there is only one God in all existence, that Jesus is God in flesh, that you are a sinner, that you need to repent of your sins, and that the only way to find forgiveness is to trust in Jesus alone, by faith alone, through grace alone.' (CARM NEWSLETTER 03/13/2003, The Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry, www.carm.org). |
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1133 | Does following cost? | Luke 14:33 | Radioman2 | 79695 | ||
How one answers imuvhim's question would depend in part on how one defines "disciple/discipleship". In addition to what I previously posted, I also agree with you: "I think people should be taught before and while their journey is ongoing." |
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1134 | Does following cost? | Luke 14:33 | Radioman2 | 79691 | ||
"A disciple of Christ is one who (1) believes his doctrine, (2) rests on his sacrifice, (3) imbibes his spirit, and (4) imitates his example (Matthew 10:24; Luke 14:26,27,33; John 6:69)."* Yes, discipleship starts AFTER a person is saved. The order is salvation FIRST, and then comes DISCIPLESHIP. An unsaved person could not be a disciple -- not until after he/she is saved. You're welcome. And I thank you for your reply. _____________ *Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Disciple". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". (http://www.biblestudytools.net/Dictionaries/EastonBibleDictionary) |
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1135 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 79679 | ||
Apparently nothing that others say means anything to you. My humble opinion is that you are misunderstanding all that others have tried to explain to you. Maybe you could try harder to understand it. |
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1136 | Continue in sin that grace may abound? | Gen 4:7 | Radioman2 | 79678 | ||
"Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?" Someone here seems to be implying that we should. You ask: "If Cain does bad doesn't that give God a chance to show his power?" Romans 6:1-2a (ESV) What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! You write: "Cain only did what he was made to do." NASB James 1:13-14 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. AMPLIFIED James 1:13-14 Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted from God; for God is incapable of being tempted by [what is] evil and He Himself tempts no one. But every person is tempted when he is drawn away, enticed and baited by his own evil desire (lust, passions). |
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1137 | ever neccessary/permissable to deceit? | Luke 24:31 | Radioman2 | 79675 | ||
You make a good point. Your post provides an excellent example of what I have written in an earlier post: If a soldier lies to the enemy in the line of duty in order to protect the lives of himself or others, is he sinning? What do you all think is more urgent -- dying and taking pride in the fact that you didn't lie OR the survival of your fellow soldiers, civilians, or believers? Why would you feel obligated to tell the enemy everything you know? Also, the idea of sacrificing the lives of innocent women and children so you can boast of your sinlessnesss doesn't make a whole lot of sense. What has more value -- your pride in your rigid obedience to the letter of the law or the lives of innocent people? But it may be that common sense is not all that common. |
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1138 | Does following cost? | Luke 14:33 | Radioman2 | 79674 | ||
You ask: "Does following cost?" This is a good question and one for which, fortunately, the Bible gives a good, clear answer. COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Mark 8:34-37 (ESV) And he called to him the crowd with his disciples and said to them, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. [35] For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. [36] For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? [37] For what can a man give in return for his life?" COST OF SALVATION Mark 10:45 (ESV) "For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." John 10:17-18 (ESV) "For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. [18] No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father." |
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1139 | Only 144,000 virgins in heaven? | Revelation | Radioman2 | 79624 | ||
Galatians 1:6-9 (ESV) I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— [7] not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. [8] But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. [9] As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed. The Good News Bible in Today's English Version 2 Peter 2:1 False prophets appeared in the past among the people, and in the same way false teachers will appear among you. They will bring in destructive, untrue doctrines . . . 2:3 In their greed these false teachers will make a profit out of telling you made-up stories. For a long time now their Judge has been ready, and their Destroyer has been wide awake! 2:10 . . . These false teachers are bold and arrogant, and show no respect for the glorious beings above; instead, they insult them. 2:12 But these people act by instinct, like wild animals born to be captured and killed; they attack with insults anything they do not understand . . . 2:15 They have left the straight path and have lost their way; . . . 2:17 These people are like dried-up springs, like clouds blown along by a storm; God has reserved a place for them in the deepest darkness. 2:18 They make proud and stupid statements . . . to trap those who are just beginning to escape from among people who live in error. 1 John 4:1-3 (ESV) Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. [2] By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, [3] and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already. 2 John 1:7-11 (ESV) For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist. [8] Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward. [9] Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. [10] If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, [11] for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works. |
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1140 | Could cain do well? | Gen 4:7 | Radioman2 | 79606 | ||
You ask: "If Cain does bad doesn't that give God a chance to show his power?" Romans 6:1-2a (ESV) What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! You write: "Cain only did what he was made to do." NASB James 1:13-14 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. AMPLIFIED James 1:13-14 Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted from God; for God is incapable of being tempted by [what is] evil and He Himself tempts no one. But every person is tempted when he is drawn away, enticed and baited by his own evil desire (lust, passions). |
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