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241 | Salvation for the Gentiles | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 219659 | ||
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones answered this question back in 1962, "It is made clear in Romans 3:25, 26 that God’s forgiving and passing over the sins of people in the Old Testament was in the light of our Lord’s death. Then there is a parallel statement of this in Hebrews 9:5–15, and especially verse 15. You have the same point, of course, in verses 39 and 40 of Hebrews 11. Then there is the crucial statement in John 8:56: ‘Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.’ When you take that in connection with Romans 4:17–24 and Galatians 3:6–29, it is clear that there is only one way of salvation, and that it is always in and through Christ and His work. Acceptance of and submission to the sacrificial teaching under the old dispensation was an acceptance of God's way of salvation. They realised that these were but types of something that was to come. The fact that their understanding and apprehension were incomplete makes no difference. God announced from the very beginning that there was but this one way of salvation. That is why everything in the Old Testament points forward to this." You might reference the short article here, too: http://gregscouch.homestead.com/files/otsalvation.htm Please note that it is perfectly valid to use the New Testament in order to shed light on the Old Testament. |
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242 | Salvation for the Gentiles | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 219693 | ||
Dear YenisaRap, Val has offered good advice. There's an advantage to having a profile in that it allows a person to spell out his/her theological presuppositions. Think of it as a way of being open and honest about our approach. Over the years we have encountered people on the forum who are less than forthcoming about themselves. (Typically they are people who are members of, or strongly influenced by one cult or another.) Of course, a lot of people simply don't have a doctrinal framework at all. Generally that is because (1) they are not yet sufficiently knowledgeable to understand the issues; (2) they have not been taught about the importance of settling our doctrinal position; (3) they assume that having a doctrinal framework is nonspiritual somehow; (4) they've adopted the position of someone else who suffers from one of the maladies above. I suppose their might be other reasons, but those are the ones that come immediately to mind. At any rate, your posts will gain a higher degree of respectability and general acceptance when you are willing to walk in the light (1 John 1:7). In addition, you will find that fellow believers will be able to more readily assist you in your understanding when your presuppositions are made known. In Him, Doc |
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243 | Is there a reason to debate? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 219990 | ||
Dear dodoy, If there are particular questions regarding translation, one of the places you might direct your queries is bible.org There are a bunch of folks there involved in an English translation called the NET Bible. There are many people with advanced degrees in Biblical languages there. Consequently, you would be able to get a more learned response to questions of translation. Arguing it here, is less than beneficial to any of us. In Him, Doc |
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244 | What is origin of grace before meal? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 220078 | ||
We bless food, also, because of the following: "But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron, men who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God has created to be gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth. For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude; for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer." (1 Timothy 4:1-5 NASB) |
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245 | Page format of the new NASB giant print | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 220228 | ||
We might want to refer to Lockman's website directly, when we can, as a means of demonstrating our appreciation to the host of our forum. :-) | ||||||
246 | Page format of the new NASB giant print | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 220234 | ||
Good to know, ma'am... thank you. | ||||||
247 | Chgs - early Jeruselem Church structure? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 220293 | ||
Dear Flying, We are a study Bible forum (SBF), sponsored by the Lockman Foundation. Among other things, they are responsible for the NASB translation of the Bible. The keyword here is Bible. While we may frequently quote scholars, pastors, and teachers, we should be able to summarize their assertions along with the proper Biblical annotations. Our ultimate authority is Scripture itself. (Please read again the Terms of Use that you agreed to when you created your SBF profile.) I do appreciate Gordon Fee. In particular, the book he co-authored with Douglas Stuart, "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth." I originally read it, along with several other books, in a seminary class I took on Biblical Hermeneutics. This book I reference regularly; recommend routinely; and render, as a gift, repeatedly. Now, I would certainly attend to much of Fee's instruction as an exegete. However, when he shifts to teaching on something like ecclesiology, I would necessarily keep in mind that Gordon Fee was ordained by the Assemblies of God (AOG). So far as I know, he continues to remain in good standing with the AOG. Thus, I would expect him to be consistent in perspectives like Egalitarianism, Continuationism, Single-Elder Congregationalism, etc. Consistency is a good thing, and something we should expect from any teacher. However, we need to take into account the presuppositions of those to whom we give heed. Therefore, please do not commend us to doing homework, until you have done your own homework. Many of us are regularly reading a wide variety of works, by theologians and teachers both living and dead. We want to hear about various perspectives, but insofar as the Word itself is concerned. Unsubstantiated, broad generalities, do not help us in the study of the Bible. Thank you for complying with the explicit wishes of our gracious host. Such compliance certainly reflects a heart inclined rightly to the Holy Spirit. In Him, Doc |
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248 | Chgs - early Jeruselem Church structure? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 220338 | ||
So, you are saying, that Ephesians 4:11, Hebrews 5:12, and 2 Timothy 1:11 are violations of Christ's command, "But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers." (Matthew 23:8 NASB)? | ||||||
249 | will there be animals in heaven | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 220694 | ||
Yeah, brother CDBJ, I'll grant you the horses. I hope they are bit more tidy than the horses I've been around. :-) | ||||||
250 | Who were the 1st Jews (Judah's tribe ?) | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 221083 | ||
Hey Brad... So what do you think we should do with someone like me? Enemies of the Jews consider me a Jew (or much worse). Jews consider me a Gentile (or much worse). Gentiles consider me a Jew, because of my heritage. Dispensationalists called me twice a son of Abraham (a redundancy). Evangelicals of other stripes consider me a "completed Jew" (a Biblical misnomer). Judaizers consider me non-kosher at best and Lawless at worst. The epithet of "Jewish Christian" or "Christian Jew" are problematic if not historically oxymoronic. Something I think about, from time to time. :-) In Him, Doc |
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251 | Who were the 1st Jews (Judah's tribe ?) | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 221085 | ||
Dear Brad, Instead of "free child," I think I would rather be called "doulos" (Romans 1:1; Galatians 1:10; Philippians 2:7; Colossians 1:7; 4:7; 2 Timothy 2:24; Titus 1:1; James 1:1; 2 Peter 1:1; Jude 1:1; Revelation 1:1). For I was bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:20), though hating Him (Romans 5:8), He drew me to Himself in Christ (John 6:44; 1 Peter 3:18). I guess it might be a matter of which nomenclature most appeals to our presuppositions. In Him, Doc |
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252 | Jewish law during the millenium | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 221301 | ||
Dear keliy... A much harder question, than the one you have posed, is this: If we are NOT the temple, what do we do with passages like 2 Corinthians 6:16; Ephesians 2:20-22; Hebrews 8:2; 9:11; Revelation 3:12; etc. Ouch! "...let God be found true, though every man be found a liar..." (Romans 3:4a) You see, your question starts out with a premise yet to be proven, assuming it is already established. In Him, Doc |
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253 | Jewish law during the millenium | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 221308 | ||
Dear Keily, There are differences because the question is not easily answered. There are many fine scholars on most of the perspectives. In fact, what you are articulating is something called dispensational eschatology. It was popularized over the last hundred years, but is almost exclusively in American churches. You might be interested in a couple of charts that compare and contrast the perspectives: http://www.fivesolas.com/esc_chrt.htm Believe me... the matter is not a simple one. I am still on the fence. Frankly, I think the fascination on prophecy exhibited today is a spiritually unhealthy one. In Him, Doc |
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254 | God is one plesse explain Mark 16:19 | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 221828 | ||
Hi, Ariel... You asked, "What does it matter if the questioner is JW?" The Lockman Foundation, the gracious host of our forum, has set some minimal standards for posting privileges. Click on the "About the Forum" link at the top of the page and the more detailed "Terms of Use." If a person participates in the forum, yet denies some of these fundamental doctrines, they do so under false pretenses. Most of the cults have a very narrow set of "issues" that they pursue in snaring the unlearned (2 Peter 3:16). In an effort to comply with Christ's command (Matthew 7:6), we must often ask people where they stand. We cannot see the lives of people, all we have is our postings. Just as our Lord Jesus would not answer those who were being disingenuous with Him (Luke 20:1-8), so we may refuse to give others a platform from which to lead away captives (2 Timothy 3:5-7). In Him, Doc |
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255 | Lucifer's fall from grace | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 221922 | ||
Try this: http://www.gotquestions.org/Lucifer-Satan.html | ||||||
256 | Will we ever see God the Father? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 222377 | ||
In addition to Matthew 5:8, see also Job 19:26-27; Isaiah 6:5; 38:11; Psalm 17:15; Hebrews 12:4. | ||||||
257 | who in the bible whip with a rod? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 222448 | ||
Dear Auntjenny, Proverbs 22:15; 23:13; and 29:15 all use the same word rod (Hebrew shebet) in regards to a parent providing discipline for their child. This may seem odious to modern sensitivities. Nevertheless, modern sensitivities do not dictate our judgment of scripture. (In fact, it is the other way around!) However, if you know a way in which you can, with authority, assert that "the rod is a metaphor" (sic), then as Bible students we would benefit from your explanation. In Him, Doc |
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258 | who in the bible whip with a rod? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 222565 | ||
Yes, but we need to be able to cite our authority for interpreting it in that sense. | ||||||
259 | sins of the father | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 222711 | ||
Hi, Lightedsteps... The Jeremiah 31:29-30 passage you cited is not an assertion by God, but His quoting the objections of the people (cf Lamentations 5:7; Ezekiel 18:2-3). Ezekiel 18:19-22 is the same sort of thing. Fundamentally, they are accusing God of unrighteousness (cf Deuteronomy 24:16) and God forebearingly dispenses with their objections. Consequently, your citations do not provide the Biblical support for which you are trying to apply them. By the way, the objections of the Babylonian captives makes me mindful of how people jump up and down today saying things like "God won't do that because it isn't fair!" The last thing that a people in our condition want is fairness. What we need is mercy. In Him, Doc |
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260 | sins of the father | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 222825 | ||
Dear lightedsteps, No, I was not saying that at all. You wrote, "These verses say we are responsible for our own sins, and do not bear the sins (curses) of our fathers." (post #222709) I wrote, "...your citations do not provide the Biblical support for which you are trying to apply them." (post #222711) As I explained, the verses you chose were based on what men were saying in objection to God: Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, "What do you mean by using this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, 'The fathers eat the sour grapes, But the children's teeth are set on edge'? As I live," declares the Lord GOD, "you are surely not going to use this proverb in Israel anymore." (Ezekiel 18:1-3 NASB) Read all of Ezekiel 18. You will see that the people were rejecting God's judgment on Israel in the Captivity because they claimed they were being punished for the sins of their fathers. God explains that if a man is righteous, then he will not be charged with the unrighteousness of a son, and vice-versa. Note that those doing the complaining were NOT righteous. Their own unrighteousness made them worthy of God's wrath. Their attempted defense was only misdirection, fraught with error through and through. When you use the Scriptures, remember the importance of context. As someone once said, "Every text without a context is a pretext." We will persuade no one of our theology by citing verses out of context. May I suggest an inexpensive, paperback book? It is "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth" by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart. You can find it for sale online from many sources. You are person who thinks. You need to be properly equipped in your thinking. In Him, Doc |
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