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261 | The Author's Role | Acts 16:11 | keliy | 211448 | ||
Hi Cheri, Sorry to hear of your trial, :o( It is always a pleasure to hear from you. I will pray for a promising prognosis (o: blessings, keliy |
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262 | Author's role in acts | Acts 28:28 | keliy | 211423 | ||
Hi Nic, Maybe your teacher knows the answer, and is just prompting the class for other options? I can only do my best, so my chronology might be a bit off but here goes: Luke was an evangelist and travelling companion of Paul. He was also an excellent historian and a physician, although he might possibly have been born a slave. It was likely Luke's attention to detail that prompted his owners to educate him, as was customary in the day, so the owners could be in possession of their own family physician. Luke, was a Gentile. The date and circumstances of his conversion are unknown. According to his own statement (Luke 1:2), he was not an "eye-witness and minister of the word from the beginning." It is probable that he was a physician in Troas, and was there converted by Paul, to whom he attached himself. Accompanying Paul on visits to Antioch, Caesarea and Jerusalem, it would have been in these cities that Luke also encountered people who could have provided the information he sought for his writings, Such as Mary, the mother of Jesus. In Acts 16:8-9 we hear of Paul's company "So, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas. During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia pleading with him and saying, 'Come over to Macedonia and help us.' " Then suddenly in 16:10 "they" becomes "we": "When he had seen the vision, we immediately tried to cross over to Macedonia, being convinced that God had called us to proclaim the good news to them." So Luke joined Paul's company at Troas at about the year 51 and accompanied him into Macedonia where they traveled first to Samothrace, Neapolis, and finally Philippi. Luke then switches back to the third person which seems to indicate he was not thrown into prison with Paul and that when Paul left Philippi Luke stayed behind to encourage the Church there. Seven years passed before Paul returned to the area on his third missionary journey. In Acts 20:5, the switch to "we" tells us that Luke has left Philippi to rejoin Paul in Troas in 58 where they first met up. They traveled together through Miletus, Tyre, Caesarea, to Jerusalem. Although Luke accompanied Paul to Philippi, he did not share his imprisonment there , nor did he accompany him further after his release in his missionary journey at this time (Acts 17:1). On Paul's third visit to Philippi (20:5, 6) we again meet with Luke, who probably had spent all the intervening time in that city, a period of seven or eight years. From this time He again disappears from view during Paul's imprisonment at Jerusalem and Caesarea, and only reappears when Paul sets out for Rome (27: 1), when Luke accompanies him to this destination (28:2, 12-16), and after everyone else deserts Paul in his final imprisonment and sufferings, it is Luke who remains with Paul to the end: "Only Luke is with me" (2 Timothy 4:11). While Paul was detained in Caesarea for two years, Luke was likely beginning to put together a history of Christianity. He had been taking notes during his journeys and wrote in flawless Greek. During Paul's first imprisonment at Rome, which extended over several years, Luke completed his two volume history. Luke accompanied Paul on the second missionary journey, and was Paul's constant companion during his journey to Jerusalem (20:6-21:18). This is where Luke remains, with Paul, until the close of his first imprisonment (Philemon 24; Col. 4:14). May you be blessed in your studies, keliy |
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263 | Author's role in acts | Acts 28:28 | keliy | 211426 | ||
Thank you, John for pointing out my omission, I shall be more humble in the future with my posts. I apologize to Lockman for any disrespect toward them, I assure you none was intended. in humble service, keliy |
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264 | Author's role in acts | Acts 28:28 | keliy | 211439 | ||
You are very welcome. I learn a lot of information during research for my posts, so it goes both ways -thank you for your question. An instuctor at the Bible Institute that I attend says that there is a few dangers involved with the study of Scripture. One of them is: "Knowledge puffeth up" (1Cor 8:1) -But Love builds up (edifies), so we must always remember to keep our perspective, especially in the presence of non-believers. God's Blessings to you and yours, keliy |
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265 | Author's role in acts | Acts 28:28 | keliy | 211483 | ||
Brother Tim, Well it looks like it is time for me to offer another gracious apology. (o: Forgive me, everyone, please. But there is no way that I am able to cite the source, (sources in this case) because what my post actually consisted of was a mosaic of information from many different sites, arranged, redacted and edited by me. I worked hard on the post, pasting, cross-checking and deleting information, trying to answer the query at hand as succinctly as possible. I regret my actions but if you can sense my heart, I am quite contrite for my shortcoming and will promise to be diligent when I glean info from various sources to include footnotes in the future. in absense of pretention, keliy |
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266 | Author's role in acts | Acts 28:28 | keliy | 211525 | ||
May Our Lord Bless you, Brother -for your heart, your attitude, as well as your post, There is not nearly enough of this type of Christian attitude going on in our world today. I am not asking for agreement at this point,only praying that our gracious Lord will bless you thru your trials as you serve Him. keliy |
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267 | Author's role in acts | Acts 28:28 | keliy | 212510 | ||
Thank you sister Val, I attend a non-denom Bible-teaching church of approx 100 attendees. We have no membership, and no collections are passed. Only Bibles are passed out at the beginning of each service for those who do not have one in their lap (o; Our small church is very blessed to have an associate pastor who loves to teach and has a great gift to do so. He has started a Bible institute, which is now in its third year and we have been blessed with opportunities to take courses in Discipleship, Hermeneutics, New Testament Greek, and Hebrew is on the slate, as the Lord leads. This is all in addition to an hour-plus of verse by verse exposition twice per week by a pastor who is also a wonderfully gifted exegete. I feel quite blessed to have come this far in the years that I have studied, after so many of my younger years that were simply wasted. Thank you for your kindness, may our Lord bless you in the coming new year as you walk in His light. keliy |
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268 | Author's role in acts | Acts 28:28 | keliy | 212521 | ||
Hello Lionheart, (I love that screen name!) I am responding to your curiosity as to where the fellowship I attend stands in regards to tithing and giving. Well, it is quite simple, in lieu of a basket being passed, there is an "Agape Box" near the entrance to the Sanctuary. It has a slot to place tithes and offerings into it, as well as a pad of paper designated for prayer requests. The box is never spoken of from the pulpit, but when I first began attending,the Pastor had answered my query to do as I am led by the Lord. Joyful blessings to you, keliy |
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269 | Does All mean All or is the a BUT? | Rom 5:18 | keliy | 213098 | ||
Hi Norton, you ask in your post, 'Is there more to this?' The short answer of course, would be, Yes. The long answer has to do with Paul, because he is known for expressing thought patterns in overly long sentences that run on and take up a string of verses. This is one of such cases. If you were to go backwards through the preceding verses and look only at the first word in each verse you will find what is referred to as 'connecting words'. It also helps to look at the punctuation mark at the end of the prior verse, and you will not usually see a period -if it is before a connecting word. (an example of three connecting words would be: 'and', 'for', 'but') Notice also the beginning of the chapter. The first word is, 'Therefore.' And what that means, is the thought pattern is continued from the preceding passage. (it is another 'connecting word')So, to get a cursory glance at the preceding thought pattern, just look at the verses that are sandwiched between the last two periods of the prior chapter. That is what the 'therefore' is there for. (I did say 'cursory' glance) It also helps to remember that many of the punctuation marks were not there in the original language, but were placed there in the process of translation. Now we can look into your query, (sorry) -I just felt it necessary to lay a proper foundation. That by one man sin entered the world is in 5:12. The first Adam was the sinner that brought on the fallen state that we live in today. No one is free from the sinful nature that is each one of us. Then, in 5:9 we are told that we are saved through (the second Adam), one man, who is Jesus. They are called first and second Adams because they are the only two men in creation without biological fathers. And yes, by the righteousness of the one, the free gift came upon all men. All we have to do is accept the gift to gain possession of it and claim our inheritance forever. Praise God, Amen. Lord Bless, keliy |
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270 | Definitions of words | Rom 12:2 | keliy | 212985 | ||
Hi Debb, Welcome to the Forum. A very good site to find what you are looking for is, www.blueletterbible.org If you were to type in your verse on the home page, then when you get to the verse in question, just click on the blue box to the left, that contains a "C" and you will get much information about the words, in the original Greek. I hope this helps, if not please ask again, being a tad more specific. Lord Bless, keliy |
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271 | People on bad terms | Rom 12:3 | keliy | 220982 | ||
How about Romans 12:3 ? |
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272 | contraception | Rom 14:1 | keliy | 221040 | ||
Hello Rajeeb, First let me congratulate you on your upcoming marriage, I wish you the very best. It is good that you are seeking God's heart as you attempt to find answers for life's perplexing questions. The Bible teaches that man was commissioned by God “to be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28) Also, the Bible presents children as a gift from God (Genesis 4:1; Genesis 33:5). Children also are: a heritage from the Lord (Psalm 127:3-5). a blessing from God (Luke 1:42). a crown to the aged (Proverbs 17:6). And, God forms children in the womb (Psalm 139:13-16). God blesses barren women with children (Psalm 113:9; Genesis 21:1-3; 25:21-22; 30:1-2; 1 Samuel 1:6-8; Luke 1:7, 24-25). God knows children even before their birth (Jeremiah 1:5; Galatians 1:15). Maybe, your spouse could have a change of heart, so I would not make any rules right now for the future. It is entirely possible for the Lord to change her heart after she has a first child. I would say to let God be your guide at that point, and read the fourth chapter of Philippians, paying special attention to verse six prior to writing anything in stone. Sadly, children today are often considered to be a burden. They are a hindrance to people’s career paths and financial goals, and “cramp our style” socially. This type of selfishness is commonly what prompts the use of contraceptives. Scripture does not specifically condemn birth control, but comes close to it in Genesis 38, the account of Judah's sons Er and Onan. Er married a woman named Tamar, but he was wicked and the Lord put him to death, leaving Tamar with no husband or children. Tamar was given in marriage to Er's brother, Onan, in accordance with the law in Deuteronomy 25:5-6. However,Onan did not want to split his inheritance with any offspring on his brother's behalf, so he used his available birth control, withdrawal. Genesis 38:10 says, “What he did was wicked in the LORD's sight; so He put him to death also.” Onan was selfishly motivated in his action: he used Tamar for his own pleasure, but refused to perform his duty for his deceased brother. This passage has been cited as evidence that God does not approve of birth control. But the context suggests that it was not the act of contraception that caused Onan's death; it was the selfish motives behind his act. It is important for us to view children as God sees them, not as any worldly motives suggest. Having said all this, the Bible does not specifically forbid contraception. It is not the act of contraception that determines whether a couple's decision is wrong or right. As we see in the story of Onan, it was the motivation behind the action that determines if contraception is right or wrong. If a married couple is practicing contraception in order to have more for themselves, then they are wrong. If a couple is practicing contraception in order to temporarily delay children until they are more mature and more financially and spiritually prepared, then it is perhaps acceptable to use contraception for a time. I will not say that the Spirit is Not influencing your decision, God's picture of marriage was meant to be as a trinity. Husband, wife, and Jesus, living together as one. But that is a little too deep for this thread. Remember to give it time and pray together before you decide. The Bible always portrays children as a good thing. The inability to have children is always presented in Scripture as a bad thing. And there is no one in the Bible who expressed a desire not to have any children. (Onan wasn't against children, he was against having them for someone else.) At the same time, it cannot be argued from the Bible that it is ever wrong to use birth control for a limited time. All married couples should seek the Lord’s will in regards to when they should try to have children and how many children they seek to have. I would like to recommended a book, called: "Birth Control for Christians: Making Wise Choices" By: Jenell Williams Paris It just so happens to be on sale at Christian Book Distributors, online for 99 cents. Thats over 90 percent off, since it sells regularly for 14.99. May our LORD bless you and yours as you seek Him |
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273 | What is sin? How is sin commited? | Rom 14:23 | keliy | 212811 | ||
Hello KC, If you will allow me to add to Doc's wonderful post, there are actually three different words used for sin in the Bible. They describe the same thing, -yet with a difference. The word 'sin' literally means missing the target, like an arrow that veers off to the side. But God's standard is perfection, which would amount to a perfect bullseye every single time. 'Transgression' refers to rebellion as we fight against God's absolute standards and His right to be in control. 'Iniquity' is straying off of the path. God's path is marked by truth, and we cannot improve or add to truth. But there are many distractions in the world that cause us to become sidetracked or stray from the straight path that God has marked out for us. Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psa 119:105) Grace and strength, keliy |
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274 | 1 Cor 3:12-18 is this to the whole churc | 1 Cor 3:16 | keliy | 212974 | ||
Fcampos777, I believe Paul was writing to the Church as a whole, yet I believe this passage may be understood either way; as a collection of people that were Paul's audience -which were the church of Corinth, and by extension, today's Church of Christ; Or of every single believer among them on individual terms. To say it only pertains to one or the other could be considered an unreliable interpretation. Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? (vs 16)Today's Christian churches are temples of God, as was the Church in Corinth that Paul was addressing. Christ dwells among them by his Holy Spirit, as: "They are built together for a habitation of God through the Spirit" (Eph. 2:22) On the other hand, every believing Christian is also called a temple of God. God took possession of the Jewish temple and dwelt in it. Now, Christ by His Spirit dwells in all true believers. The temple was consecrated to God, and set apart for His holy use, for the service of God. In the Same manner all Christians are separated, and sanctified unto God and the service of Him. In Him, keliy |
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275 | Rule and Reign over What? | 1 Cor 6:3 | keliy | 210998 | ||
Hello Cheri, I am not claiming to have the definitive answer, just opening up for more discussion. The verse above, and the preceding, 1 Cor 6:2 support your query. Also Matt 19:28 speaks of Jesus' followers judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Besides the White Throne Judgement, there is also another judgement spoken of, the Bema Seat judgement. The Bema Seat judgment does not determine salvation. This is when we must give an account of our lives to Christ. This is also known as the Judement Seat of Christ, which is explained in 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 We should not look upon the Bema Seat as Christ judging us for our sins, because we have been made righteous through His work on the cross. This judgement is where God rewards us according to our lives. Shalom, keliy |
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276 | Rule and Reign over What? | 1 Cor 6:3 | keliy | 210999 | ||
Cheri, I must add a follow-up note, after seeing the verse above in the AMP version. The phrase, "and pronounce opinion between right and wrong [for them]?" appears to be an addition by the authors of that translation. This is because I do not find these words, or suggestions to that effect, in the Greek Text. Blessings, keliy |
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277 | Rule and Reign over What? | 1 Cor 6:3 | keliy | 211000 | ||
Cheri, Thank you for such an ineresting question ! Here is an interesting commentary, -not completely in line with my thoughts above, from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible: 1 Corinthians 6:3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels… Meaning not the ministers of the Gospel, and pastors of churches, called "angels", (Revelation 1:20) whose doctrines are examined, tried, and judged by the saints, according to the word of God; nor the good angels, who, were it possible that they could, or should publish a Gospel contrary to what has been preached by the apostle, would be contradicted, condemned, and accursed by him, see (Galatians 1:8,9) but the evil angels, the devil and his angels: and this is to be understood not of their future final judgment and condemnation at the last day, when saints will subscribe unto, and approve of the sentence pronounced upon them, and will triumph over them in their destruction; but of the judgment of them, and of their ejection out of the Gentile world, out of their oracles, idols, and idol temples, to which Christ refers, (John 12:31) and calls the judgment of this world, and the casting out of the prince of it by the ministry of his apostles; and which was now already begun, and ere long would be fully accomplished: accordingly the Syriac version renders it, "know ye not (Nnynyd akalmld) , that we are about to judge angels?" and the Arabic, "know ye not that we judge angels?" from whence the apostle infers very justly, how much more things that pertain to this life? this animal life; to the trade and business of life; to pecuniary matters, to estates and possessions in this world, about which differences may arise between one saint and another. These thoughts of course, are John Gill's and can be found at: http://bible.crosswalk.com/Commentaries/GillsExpositionoftheBible/ Peace, keliy |
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278 | Rule and Reign over What? | 1 Cor 6:3 | keliy | 211002 | ||
It's Always a Pleasure! Oseh Shalom Bimromav Hu Ya-aseh Shalom Aleinu Ve'Al Kol Yisrael Ve'Imru Amen May the One who makes peace above Make peace descend on all of us On all of us and Yisrael And let us say Amen keliy |
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279 | is a christian allowed to drink | 1 Cor 6:10 | keliy | 213535 | ||
Dear jeh777 We should look at the effects of wine on the individual and not take a Bible verse and apply it to everyone alive. Alcohol is a spirit. A distilled spirit, yes, but it has the power to overtake our own spirit and release certain inhibitions whenever we consume it. Physiologically, the first drink we take will raise our heart rate. Continuing to drink has the opposite effect. There are some people who are able to drink a glass of wine and that is enough for them. For some people it is too much and some it is never enough. God created wine and it is a good thing when used in the right setting. It is an enhancement during wedding celebrations that create memories that last a lifetime for the lucky couple. It is the work of demonic influences that turn all that God created for good into an evil scenario. Some drinkers are more prone to these influences than others. Some are this way thru heredity and some thru environmental influences. Yes, Christians are allowed to drink. But not if they are to hold a position of authority in the church, because it might have the possibility of causing a brother to stumble. It is not wrong to drink wine. I think that Jesus drank wine, but the Bible does not clearly say so. Matt 26:27 says, "And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave [it] to them, saying, Drink ye all of it" and then in verse 29, Jesus says, "I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom." What I understand is that wine was served with meals, but not as we drink it today. It was added to drinking water because it killed water-borne protozoa that cause disease and illness. My opinion therefore is that if Jesus went to someone's house for dinner and wine was served with the meal, Jesus would likely drink the beverage as it was served by the host. Jesus was strong enough to resist the temptation to drink more wine to feel good or as a means to increase joviality. This I suggest may lead to sin, if not a sin in itself. There are some who are able to drink without adverse effect and some who are unable to drink without falling under it's deathly influence. These people contribute to a staggering number of deaths each year, and many thousands each day. I would say that the Bible will never say it is o.k. to drink for these very reasons. However it is not a sin to drink it in small quantities, if it does not cause you or others to stumble into something that causes harm. In moderation, keliy |
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280 | for man towear earring | 1 Cor 6:19 | keliy | 210749 | ||
Hi lgillems, welcome to the Forum and thank you for your question. Let's start with the above verse, you can sense the idea that the inspired author was attempting to convey. There are very many different ways that very many people interpret the Word of God. When plain sense makes the most sense... -well, we are not here to make judgements, so let the scripture verses speak to you for themselves. Since you came to this particular forum for an answer to your curiosity, it is likely that you are interested more than what just men and women in this world have to say, but what is the feelings of our Lord and Creator, as revealed through His Word. Remember, -It is always best to pray first to quiet your soul before you read the Word of God, and then you are better able to receive your answer. The common argument against the type of sin that involve body piercing as well as tattoos is that the bodies of Christians are the temples of the Lord. This happens when Christ is accepted as Savior. The Lord dwells in them, and they understand that they have received their body from God. This is the picture of a temple: —a place where God dwells, and sacred to his use, by his own claim and his creature’s surrender. Here is a companion passage for reflection, from the Book of Romans. Rom 6:16 Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? Rom 6:17 But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, Rom 6:18 and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. Rom 6:19 I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness, resulting in further lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness, resulting in sanctification. Rom 6:20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. Rom 6:21 Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome of those things is death. Rom 6:22 But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life. Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. May our Lord bless you and guide you in your decisions as you seek Him. Keliy |
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