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641 | Why ask Why? Why ask Where? | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 126273 | ||
IBLONG2GOD: You write: "We are not saved by keeping the law." I agree. In fact, that is what I posted at 11:21 am today. I say again: Two different ways of being saved? The law was not given as a way to be saved in the first place. So why do people keep arguing that since in the NT era we are not saved by keeping the law, it must then be invalid or abolished? This argument is meaningless. I am not aware that I have ever said we are saved by keeping the law. No one was ever saved by keeping the law. "Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness." (See Rom 4:3; Gal 3:6; James 2:23.) The just shall live by faith Habakkuk 2:4 (KJV) Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. No man is justified by the law Galatians 3:11 (KJV) But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. Galations 3:11 (New Living Translation) Consequently, it is clear that no one can ever be right with God by trying to keep the law. For the Scriptures say, "It is through faith that a righteous person has life." Two different ways of being saved? Not according to the Bible. No one is ever saved by keeping the law. Not in the OT. Not in the NT. Not today. And not in the future. Grace to you, kalos |
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642 | Order of occurance | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 126441 | ||
A man convinced against his will DocTrinsograce: Your grandfather's quote reminds me of one I used to hear from a dear friend and teacher of mine, now deceased. He used to quote: A man convinced against his will Is of the same opinion still. This has stayed with me all my life. And, oh how many times it has come to mind since I've been a forum participant!* Grace to you and to Theo-Minor and to all those of like precious faith (2 Peter 1:1), kalos * I have been a forum member since 02/26/01, approx. nine days after StudyBibleForum.com first went online. (That together with one dollar and 29 cents plus tax will get me a small Coke at Hardee's. :-)) |
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643 | Order of occurance | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 126446 | ||
Doc: No, Hank is the oldest active participant. He is ten years older than I am. :-) All seriousness aside, as far as I know I have been an active member longer than anyone else. (However, I am not 100 percent sure of that. If anyone knows of a user who has been an ACTIVE member longer than I have, I would be delighted to know of it.) If I remain active on the forum much longer, you may have to call me "loco". Grace to you, kalos |
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644 | Things people THINK in the BIBLE but not | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 126673 | ||
Avoid allegorizing the Bible ____________________ If the meaning of the Bible "cannot be discerned through the normal understanding of language, how can it be discerned?" ____________________ Matthew 19:4-6 (ESV) He answered, "Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, [5] and said, 'Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh'? [6] So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate." "Compare Gen. 1:27; 2:23-24. Observe in Matt. 19:4-6 Jesus' confirmation of the Genesis narrative of the creation" (New Scofield Reference Bible, Oxford, 1967). Avoid allegorizing the Bible "Avoid spiritualizing or allegorizing the Bible. This is that which gives to the Bible some kind of mystical meaning. In other words, what is on the surface is not the meaning, but what is hidden becomes the meaning. This is very popular. Allegorizing means to say that the historical meaning is not the real meaning, and in fact may be nothing but a fabrication. The historical meaning is not the real meaning, the real meaning is the spiritual meaning hidden beneath the surface. "And once you say that something in the Bible is an allegory, that is, it is only a symbol of the reality, you have just made it impossible to know what that reality is because if that reality cannot be discerned through the normal understanding of language, how can it be discerned?" ____________________ (from the radio message: "How to Study Your Bible: Interpretation" by John MacArthur on Grace to You broadcast) |
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645 | Things people THINK in the BIBLE but not | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 126674 | ||
Creation: Believe it or Not "Understanding origins in the book of Genesis is foundational to the rest of the Bible. If Genesis chapter 1 and chapter 2 don't tell us the truth, then why should we believe anything else in the Bible? If it says in the New Testament that the Creator is our Redeemer, and if God is not the Creator, then maybe He's not the Redeemer either. If it tells us in 2 Peter that God Himself will bring about an instantaneous dissolution of the entire universe as we know it, that God in a moment will uncreate everything, then that has tremendous bearing upon His power to create...the same One who with a word can uncreate the universe is capable of creating it as quickly as He desires. "So what we believe about creation, what we believe about Genesis has implications all the way to the end of Scripture, implications with regard to the veracity and truthfulness of Scripture, implications as to the gospel and implications as to the end of human history all wrapped up in how we understand origins in the book of Genesis. The matter of origins then is absolutely critical to all human thinking. It becomes critical to how we conduct our lives as human beings. Without an understanding of origins, without a right understanding of origins, there is no way to comprehend ourselves. There is no way to understand humanity as to the purpose of our existence, and as to our destiny. If we cannot believe what Genesis says about origins, we are lost as to our purpose and our destiny. Whether this world and its life as we know it evolved by chance, without a cause, or was created by God has immense comprehensive implications for all of human life. (...) "Either you believe God did create the heavens and the earth or you believe He did not. Really those are the only two valid options you have. And if you believe that God did create the heavens and the earth, then you are left with the only record of that creation and that's Genesis 1 and you are bound to accept the text of Genesis 1 as the only appropriate and accurate description of that creative act. "So again I say, you're left really with two choices. You either believe Genesis or you don't. You either believe the Genesis account that God created the heavens and the earth, or you believe they somehow evolved out of random chance. "This is more than just a secondary issue. " [Excerpt from "Creation: Believe it or Not--Part 1" (www.gty.org/Broadcast/transcripts/90-208.htm)] |
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646 | Born Again Christians - Why so weird? | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 126679 | ||
Born Again Christians - Why so weird? Here at the forum if you would read 100 posts at random, you would see why people who call themselves Christians are perceived as they are by the world. You will see attitudes that give Christianity a bad name. How do they offend? Let me count the ways: Arrogance, ignorance, taking pride in ignorance, negativeness, smugness, defiance against authority, intolerance toward those who disagree, zeal without knowledge, tactlessness, authoritarian attitudes...and the list goes on and on and on. (A definition of a fanatic - one who, having lost sight of his goals, redoubles his efforts.) I'm not saying that all, or even a majority of, professing Christians are like this. I'm merely saying the common perception of Christians as arrogant, ignorant, intolerant, etc. is well-deserved by many professing Christians. Grace to you, kalos |
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647 | How do you explain? | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 126791 | ||
Some time ago another forum user said that the fact that Adam did not die on the exact 24-hour-day in which he sinned absolutely proves that a day need not be 24 hours long, but could indeed be any length of time from 24 hours to 1,000 years. But it seems to me that such a loose definition of the word 'day' would be very confusing to the priests of the OT who kept God's laws regarding sabbath days, feast days, holy days, etc. Should one rest and abstain from all work for 24 hours or for 1,000 years? Was Jonah in the belly of the great fish for 72 hours or 3,000 years? Did Moses and Elijah fast for 24 hours multiplied by 40 or for 40,000 years? |
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648 | Born Again Christians - Why so weird? | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 126797 | ||
Born Again Christians - Why so weird? Here at the forum if you would read 100 posts at random, you would see why people who call themselves Christians are perceived as they are by the world. You will see attitudes that give Christianity a bad name. How do they offend? Let me count the ways: Arrogance, ignorance, taking pride in ignorance, negativeness, smugness, defiance against authority, intolerance toward those who disagree, zeal without knowledge, tactlessness, authoritarian attitudes...and the list goes on and on and on. (A definition of a fanatic - one who, having lost sight of his goals, redoubles his efforts.) I'm not saying that all, or even a majority of, professing Christians are like this. I'm merely saying the common perception of Christians as arrogant, ignorant, intolerant, etc. is well-deserved by many professing Christians. Grace to you, kalos |
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649 | Born Again Christians - Why so weird? | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 126806 | ||
1 Peter 2:9 (NASB) But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; (ESV) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, A PEOPLE FOR HIS OWN POSSESSION, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (NIV) But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, A PEOPLE BELONGING TO GOD, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Holman Christian Standard Bible But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, A PEOPLE FOR HIS POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. (Emphasis added.) |
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650 | marriage and masturbation. | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 126857 | ||
Masturbation - what does the Bible say? Ancient: It is refreshing to read an honest assessment of this issue for a change. I appreciate the way you approach the subject from a biblical perspective. You set a good example. Grace to you, kalos Masturbation is never described in the Bible as sexually immoral. The context of 1 Corinthians 6:18 is sex with a harlot (1 Corinthians 6:13-17), which is certainly sexually immoral. But, masturbation is never identified in this way. Scripture does not teach that [masturbation] is "not according to the purpose of God." Moreover, the Word of God never identifies it as "unnatural." Homosexuality is unnatural (Romans 1:26-27). Masturbation is never spoken of in this way. What about 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8? These are some serious words to heed (Psalm 119:60)! But, again, what is being spoken of is sexual immorality, and masturbation is never classified as such. Someone may argue, "masturbation is not 'in sanctification and in honor.'" Says who? The Lord says no such thing. Proverbs 30:5-6 (ESV) Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. [6] Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar. |
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651 | what is an Assembily of God Church | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 128610 | ||
Welcome to the Assemblies of God 'We are a fellowship of people who have been transformed by the wonderful saving grace of Jesus Christ and have committed ourselves to share His love with others. Each week, over 2.6 million people worship in more than 12,000 A/G churches across the U.S. as part of a world-wide A/G fellowship of over 50 million. 'We are a people who believe in the God of the Bible and have embraced the salvation provided through His Son, Jesus Christ. We believe God is at work today through the power of His Holy Spirit. We're eager to share God's love with you. Learn more about the Assemblies of God' at this website: http://ag.org/top/index.cfm __________ 'Currently the Assemblies of God USA and Assemblies of God organizations around the world make up the world's largest Pentecostal denomination with some 51 million members and adherents. But numbers fail to tell the real story, and statistics can never meet human needs. People who need help in coming to know God, have problems in their home, or are troubled by any of a multitude of other things that keep people from being happy and fulfilled, need someone who cares. And that's the message of our Fellowship. Because Jesus cares for people, the Assemblies of God is people who care about each other. 'We are committed to fulfilling a three-fold mission: 'To introduce non-believers to Jesus Christ; 'To provide an environment for worshiping God and fellowshiping with others who hold similar values and love for God; 'To effectively train and nurture believers.' __________ To read about Assemblies of God beliefs go to: http://ag.org/top/beliefs/truths.cfm ____________________ http://ag.org/top/index.cfm |
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652 | The Dreamworld IS The Kingdom Of Heaven. | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 130481 | ||
You write: 'The Dreamworld IS The Kingdom Of Heaven. 'The Dreamworld IS Real.' May I ask: 1) What do you mean by that? 2) AFTER you've told us what you mean by that, my next question is: How did you come to that conclusion? |
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653 | homosexuality | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 130482 | ||
Where (in what chapter and verse) in Romans does it SAY "Homosexuality is not recognized"? | ||||||
654 | homosexuality | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 130483 | ||
What is your question? I see neither a question nor a question mark in your posting. |
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655 | is tounges a sign of holyghost | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 131713 | ||
Question: Do you think that a person has to speak in tongues to have the Holy Spirit? An answer: It doesn't make any difference what I think or what anyone else thinks about it. "What is written in the [Word]? How do you read it?" Luke 10:26 (ESV) 1 Cor. 12:13 (ESV) For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. Romans 8:9b (ESV) Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. Grace to you, Kalos |
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656 | is tounges a sign of holyghost | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 131845 | ||
No Cessation of Gifts 'There is no exegetical warrant for claiming that any of the gifts have ceased. They are God's characteristic endowments for Christian service in the New Testament age, arguably the most fundamental way ministry occurs (Acts 2:17-21; 1 Cor 1:7). Against the view that maintains, from the lack of the more supernatural gifts throughout much of church history, that these charisms were limited to the apostolic age, three points must be noted: '(1) these gifts did not end at the close of the first century, but continued well into the third; '(2) their subsequent diminution can best be attributed to a growing, unscriptural institutionalization of the church and an overreaction to the abuse of the gifts in heretical...circles; '(3) even then, no era of church history was completely without examples of all the gifts. The twentieth century resurgence of the gifts cannot be attributed to the arrival of the last days, since for the New Testament "the last days" refers to the entire church age. They may, however, reflect a recovery of more biblical, spontaneous, and all-inclusive worship and ministry. 'In short, attempts to attribute all current charismatic phenomena to the devil or mere human fabrication are misguided. Still, there is no guarantee that any alleged manifestation of the Spirit is genuine; each must be tested. First Corinthians 14:39-40 concludes Paul's treatment of the topic with remarkably clear commands, which, if obeyed, could go a long way toward eliminating divisiveness in the church over the gifts. On the one hand, none of the gifts should be forbidden, even tongues (v. 39). On the other hand, "everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way" (v. 40), as illustrated by the regulations for prophecy and tongues in verses 26-38. A growing number of charismatics and noncharismatics alike are beginning to heed these twin commands, but many still do not, to the detriment of the unity of the church and the success of her mission.' Craig L. Blomberg ____________________ (http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/) Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Edited by Walter A. Elwell, 1996, published by Baker Books |
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657 | is tounges a sign of holyghost | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 131859 | ||
Doc: I am a 59-year-old male. Even though I haven't posted much recently, as you say, I am in the background following things closely. Thank you for the kind words. You have no idea how much I've been blessed by your well-written, scripturally sound posts. Since you've been here you have given us much food for thought -- much useful and reliable information. I make a point of reading your posts whenever I log on to the forum. Your earlier posts in this thread in which you cite and summarize the historical record are excellent. You have done your homework well. I'm looking forward to your continued participation in the forum. Grace and shalom, Kalos (John) |
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658 | Scriptural evidence? | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 131862 | ||
World's largest Pentecostal denomination [Neither boasting nor criticism is intended in this posting. Members of various Pentecostal denominations have made claims regarding which is the largest Pentecostal denomination. I merely provide data here. Grace to all! --Kalos] What is the largest, most widespread Pentecostal denomination in the world? What is the fourth largest international Christian religious body in the world? Whose members ranked first among all religious groups in the percentage of their adherents who believe in Biblical literalness? 'Today, the Assemblies of God is the largest, most widespread Pentecostal denomination in the world. 'The Assemblies of God constitute the fourth largest international Christian religious body in the world. 'It claims 32 million total members and adherents. 'In General Social Survey studies, Assemblies of God members ranked first among all religious groups in the percentage of their adherents who believe in Biblical literalness (combined 1984 and 1985 GSSs data. Source: Classifying Protestant Denominations, Tom W. Smith, October 1986, GSS Methodological Report No. 43. General Social Survey project directed by James A. Davis and Tom W. Smith. A later version of this paper was published in Review of Religious Research, 31 (March, 1990), 225-245).' ____________________ www.adherents.com/largecom/com_aog.html Information last updated 26 June 2003 |
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659 | Scriptural evidence? | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 131863 | ||
Doc: If anyone here has been in the aforementioned denomination since before 1957, then they've been in it longer than I have. I myself must honestly say that after 47 years' experience in this church, I have seen no greater hunger for obedience and holiness to the Lord than I've seen in many other evangelical churches. I would have to agree with you that "Interest in careful exposition of scripture [is] almost non-existent." In general, in this denomination the absence of interest in expository preaching and teaching characterizes both pastors and laypeople. When I taught the adult Sunday School class, I found that 99 percent of the people did not know and did not WANT to know any Bible doctrine. I don't mean to offend anyone, but these are my honest observations. Grace to you, Kalos |
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660 | Fasting... HOW, WHERE? Scriptures? | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 131889 | ||
What the Bible Says About Fasting Fasting is nowhere commanded in the Torah [Law]. However, there is sufficient justification for fasting in biblical times and, in fact, in modern times as well. ____________________ Fasting is defined as 'abstinence from food and/or drink as an element of private or public religious devotion. Fasting is nowhere commanded in the Torah and, in fact, is never attested earlier than the time of the judges of Israel (cf. Judges 20:26). The fact that Jesus and the disciples sanctioned it by their own example (Matt 4:2; Acts 13:2-3), however, is sufficient justification for its practice in biblical times and, in fact, in modern times as well. (...) 'Jesus equates supplication and fasting when he teaches that the removal of mountains comes about only by prayer and fasting (Matt 17:21). The godly prophetess Anna looked for the redemption of Israel with supplicatory prayer and fasting (Luke 2:37 ). Before Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for the various churches, they committed them to the Lord with prayer and fasting (Acts 14:23). In all these instances there is the clear implication that fasting is an effective adjunct to petition. 'The purpose of fasting is never explicitly stated in Scripture but its connection to penitence, mourning, and supplication suggests a self-denial that opens one to God and to the immaterial aspects of life. Inasmuch as food and drink typify life in the flesh and all its demands and satisfactions, their absence or rejection speaks to the reality of a higher dimension, one in which the things of the spirit predominate. The theology of fasting, then, is a theology of priorities in which believers are given the opportunity to express themselves in an undivided and intensive devotion to the Lord and to the concerns of the spiritual life.' Eugene H. Merrill Bibliography. John E. Baird, What the Bible Says About Fasting; R. D. Chatham, Fasting: A Biblical-Historical Study; Joseph F. Wimmer, Fasting in the New Testament: A Study in Biblical Theology. Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology . Edited by Walter A. Elwell. Published by Baker Books (http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/) |
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