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181 | God's promises are in Christ | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 7450 | ||
Yes! God's promises are in Christ! One only needs to read Genesis 49:10,11, 2 Samuel 7:16, and follow the geneology in Matthew 1:1-17 to see that God's promises to His people were fulfilled, are fulfilled, and will be fulfilled by Jesus Christ, who was the fullness of God in bodily form! And in Christ, we have our promise also- that He will redeem us through His blood. This is our promise if we remain faithful to Him, for His eyes are on the righteous! | ||||||
182 | Please take the time to make a Profile! | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 7981 | ||
Greetings again! I am making a note to all of the 'newer' members of the Forum out there, to take the time to create a user profile about yourself. Thank you, and I pray that you will find answers here to all your questions about the Bible! Your fellow Forum alumnus, Nolan Keck |
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183 | Is suicide a sin? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 8509 | ||
Greetings Tim! I appreciated your Scriptural answer and all the thought and depth of perception that has become your trademark in all of your posts! I personally support you as being a great 'example to follow' on this Forum! Not only did your post get to the very 'heart' of the matter, but you explained it so well! Blessings, my dear friend! As one who also thinks on Arminian lines, I concur and agree with the viewpoint of 'losing one's salvation' that you so deftly penned here: "In fact, I don't believe that a Christian can "lose" his or her salvation. To "lose" something implies an accident. I believe that our salvation is assured by Christ's atoning work on the cross. Therefore, as long as we are "in Him" we can never be lost. Now, as an Arminian, I do believe that a Christian can knowingly reject Christ (Heb. 6:6) and no longer be in Christ. But this is a willful choice, not a "losing" of salvation." As a fellow Arminian thinker, I find this statement both in agreement with Scripture and how I interpret the salvation issue. I sincerely appreciate your contributions, Tim, since you have helped even myself to search and understand exactly where I stand on specific issues! Congratulations on another wonderfully written post! Your Brother in Christ, Nolan |
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184 | Is suicide a sin? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 8510 | ||
Dear Hank, I never would have guessed that you and your family were in the position of having to deal with this situation.. I will continue to pray for you and your wife's niece! I pray that the love of the saints will overflow upon your niece through prayer, and that she may not see the depression of life, but the ecstacy of what is to come! My friend, I pray for you also, that you would remain strong for your family in such a time as this. Your brother in Christ, Nolan |
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185 | Is suicide a sin? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 8511 | ||
The issues of life and death lie in the sovereign hands of God alone. Job said to God, "Man's days are determined; you [O God] have decreed the number of his months and have set limits he cannot exceed" (Job 14:5). David said to God, "All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be" (Psalm 139:16). Yes, yes, hunger, there is a sixth commandment that tells us, "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13), and this command is based on the sanctity of human life. This reflects back on the fact that man was created in the image of God (Gen. 1:26). However, it is important to understand that the command, "You shall not murder," has no direct object. That is, it doesn't say, "You shall not murder someone else," or "You shall not murder your fellow man." It simply says, "You shall not murder." The prohibition thus includes not just the murder of one's fellow man but even the murder of oneself. While suicide is certainly not the "unforgivable sin," we must never forget that God prohibits murder of any kind. So does this mean that God will not forgive such a sin if a believer actually takes it upon themself to take their own life? By no means! Would this sin be any different from that of any sin that is committed either willfully or in ignorance in the twilight hours of one's life? Not at all, since showing hatred towards someone in your heart is equivalent to the sin of murder (Matthew 5:22). Please don't misinterpret what I'm trying to say here: It is a grevious and terrible thing to murder or take your own life, but I do not believe that this sin (suicide) is out of the scope of God's forgiveness, even though the 'offender' is dead and cannot repent of his sin. The lives of certain biblical saints are instructive on the issue of suicide. There were times when certain servants of God in biblical times were so severely tested and distressed that they wished for their own death (see 1 Kings 19:4). But these individuals did not take matters into their own hands and kill themselves, but God always rescued them. We can learn a lesson here. When we despair, we must turn to God and not commit suicide. God will see us through. The apostle Paul certainly went through though times. Indeed, in 2 Corinthians 1:8 Paul reflected on his past: "We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about the hardships we suffered in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life." Nevertheless, Paul did not succumb to taking his own life, but he depended on God, and God came through and gave him all the sustenance he needed to make it through his ordeal (1 Corinthians 1:9-10). Following Paul's example, we must depend on God when life throws us a punch. And just as God sustained Paul through his difficulties, so He will sustain us. Nolan |
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186 | Why no gender-neutral language in NASB? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 8530 | ||
The inclusive language debate concerns issues such as translation philosophy, linguistics and Bible interpretation (hermeneutics). My perspective of this issue is not based upon any social agenda or initiative, and I simply seek to see the English language demonstrably representing the biblical author's intended meaning in words that are as descriptive as possible. Many see the validity in the introduction of inclusive language, as you have pointed out, in the CEV, TEV, NLT, NRSV, and I could add a few others such as: NIVI, NCV, GW, GNB, NJB, REB, and NAB. However, the NASB, NKJV, KJV, RSV, and NIV do not subscribe to the validity of gender inclusive language, and I do not either. I believe that not only does this add obscurity and present challenges to Biblical translation that should not be there during translation, but this opens up an entirely new front to the method of translation that threatens the future of our English Bible. I will not exclusively use or choose a Bible with gender inclusive language as my 'predominant' translation, being the one that I go to to read, study, and memorize 90 percent of the time. | ||||||
187 | Why no gender-neutral language in NASB? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 8531 | ||
I sincerely agree! Here is a most insightful answer to this question! Another great post, Hank! Nolan |
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188 | What???????????????????????????????????? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 8549 | ||
Excellent survey Chris!! You have presented dispensationalism in a most clear and informative way and I appreciate the positive contributions that you have made to the Forum Chris! Keep up the good work, my friend! Blessings, Nolan |
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189 | Should a Christian be a Mason? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 8847 | ||
Thank you Steve and prayon for your websites and information! I appreciate it! I'll let my friend know.. I am still learning about the Masons and I have hardly any knowledge of them at all. I will investigate them more. God Bless! Nolan |
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190 | Why the number 7? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 8896 | ||
These are all taken from the Nave's Topical Bible by Orville J. Nave, who was a Chaplain in the Army of the United States. Here's more on the number 'seven' (7): Seven clean beasts taken into the ark (Gen. 7:2), Abraham gives Abimelech seven lambs (Gen. 21:28), Rams and bullocks to the number of 7 required in sacrifices (Lev. 23:18; Num. 23:1; 29:32; 1 Chr. 15:26; Ezek. 45:23). Blood sprinkling seven times (Lev. 4:6; 14:7); oil (Lev. 14:16). Seven kine and seven ears of corn in Pharoah's vision (Gen. 41:2-7). The Israelites compassed Jericho 7 times, on the 7th day sounding 7 trumpets (Josh. 6:4). Elisha's servant looked seven times for rain (1 Kings 18:43). Naaman required to wash in the Jordan 7 times (2 Kings 5:10). Seven steps in the temple seen in Ezekiel's vision (Ezek. 40:22,26). The heat of Nebuchadnezzar's furnace intensified sevenfold (Dan. 3:19). The light of the sun intensified sevenfold (Isaiah 30:26). The threatened sevenfold punishment of Israel (Lev. 26:18-21). Silver purified seven times (Psalm 12:6), Worshipping 7 times a day (Psalm 119:164), seven chamberlains at the court of Ahasuerus (Esth. 1:10); seven princes (Esth. 1:14); seven counsellors at the court of Artaxerxes (Ezra 7:14). Seven maidens given to Esther (Esth. 2:9). Seven symbolical of many sons (Ruth 4:15; 1 Sam. 2:5; Jer. 15:9); of liberality, (Ecclesiates 11:1-2). Seven magi (Proverbs 26:16). Seven women shall seek polygamous marriage (Isa. 4:1). Seven shepherds to be sent forth against Assyria (Mic. 5:5,6). Seven lamps and pipes (Zech. 4:2). Seven deacons in the apostolic church (Acts 6:3). Seven churches in Asia (Rev. 1:4,20). Seven seals (Rev. 5:1), seven thunders (Rev. 10:3), seven heads and seven crowns (Rev. 12:3;13:1;17:9). Seven kings (Rev. 17:10), seven stars (Rev. 1:16,20; 3:1; Amos 5:8). Seven spirits (Rev. 1:4; 3:1; 4:5; 5:6), seven eyes of the Lord, (Zech. 3:9; 4:10; Rev. 5:6). Seven golden candlesticks (Rev. 1:12), seven angels with seven trumpets (Rev. 8:2), seven plagues (Rev. 15:1), seven horns and seven eyes (Rev. 5:6), seven angels with seven plagues (Rev. 15:6), seven golden vials (Rev. 15:7). Scarlet colored beast having seven heads (Rev. 17:3,7). From the above evidence, I would venture to guess that the number 'seven' (7) would symbolize 'completeness'. Thank you for the study! Nolan |
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191 | MULTIPLE IDENTICAL POSTS - PLEASE NOTE | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 8928 | ||
Blessings to you, Hank! I appreciate you alerting Lockman on this and their quick action regarding 'multiple posts'.. Hopefully this problem is fixed! Nolan |
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192 | Where have all those good guys gone? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 8931 | ||
Greetings to those who are taking an extended 'hiatus' from the Forum! I trust that your summmer is going well and that you are enjoying yourselves! I pray that your enthusiasm for the Forum has not wavered, and that your return would be inevitable as well as imminent! To those who have been named: charis, EdB, JVH0212 and Reformer Joe, I extend out my hand of appreciation to your knowledge and contributions thus far, and I pray that you would seek the inquisitiveness and inspiration that once drew you within our midst! Please take the time to drop us a line and join us again in the future. We will all be blessed by your presence! Blessings, Nolan! |
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193 | Was Abraham a Muslim? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 9006 | ||
The Bible conflicts with the Quran by stating that Abraham was not a Muslim. The Bible was inspired by God (2 Tim. 3:16, Psalm 12:6), so the Quran must be in error. Righteousness was attributed to Abraham because Abraham believed God (Hebrews 11:8-12). Abraham was not a Muslim, he simply believed in God- the same God who sent His only Son to die for us! The beginning of the 'Muslim' connection to Abraham is generally attributed to that of Ishmael, Abraham's son by Hagar. Abraham was an Israelite- the father of all the Israelites! Abraham was not a Muslim, and the Muslim faith did not exist during the lifetime of Abraham. Prayon gave an excellent response to this question! Nolan |
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194 | INTERSTMENTAL PERIODE | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 9032 | ||
"BETWEEN THE TESTAMENTS This article was adapted from From Malachi to Matthew by Charles F. Pfeiffer. Copyright © 1962 by The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. Political Developments The term, “silent years,’’ frequently employed to describe the period between the Old Testament and the New Testament writings, is a misnomer. Although no inspired prophet arose in Israel during these centuries, and the Old Testament was regarded as complete, events took place that gave to later Judaism its distinctive ideology and providentially prepared the way for the coming of Christ and the proclamation of His gospel. PERSIAN SUPREMACY For about a century after Nehemiah’s time, the Persian Empire exercised control over Judea. The period was relatively uneventful, for the Jews were permitted to observe their religious institutions without molestation. Judea was ruled by high priests, who were responsible to the Persian government, a fact that both insured the Jews a large measure of autonomy and degraded the priesthood into a political office. Jealousy, intrigue, and even murder played their part in the contests for the distinction of being high priest. Johanan, son of Joiada (Neh. 12:22), is reported to have slain his brother Joshua in the Temple itself. Persia and Egypt were engaged in constant struggles during this period, and Judea, situated between the two nations, could not escape involvement. During the reign of Artaxerxes III (Ochus) many Jews were implicated in a revolt against Persia. They were deported to Babylonia and the shores of the Caspian Sea. ALEXANDER THE GREAT Following the defeat of Persian armies in Asia Minor (333 B.C.), Alexander marched into Syria and Palestine. After stubborn resistance, Tyre was taken, and Alexander moved southward toward Egypt. Legend states that as Alexander neared Jerusalem he was met by Jaddua, the Jewish high priest, who told him of Daniel’s prophecies that the Greek army would be victorious (Dan. 8). The story is not taken seriously by historians, but it is true that Alexander dealt kindly with the Jews. He permitted them to observe their laws; he granted them exemption from tribute during Sabbatical years; and when he built Alexandria in Egypt (331 B.C.), he encouraged the Jews to settle there and gave them privileges comparable to those of his Greek subjects. JUDEA UNDER THE PTOLEMIES After the death of Alexander (323 B.C.), Judea was first subject for a time to Antigonus, one of Alexander’s generals who controlled part of Asia Minor. It subsequently fell to another general, Ptolemy I (by now master of Egypt), surnamed Soter, or Deliverer, who seized Jerusalem on a Sabbath day in 320 B.C. Ptolemy dealt kindly with the Jews. Many of them settled in Alexandria, which continued as an important center of Jewish thinking for many centuries. Under Ptolemy II (Philadelphus), the Jews of Alexandria translated their law, i.e., the Pentateuch, into Greek. This translation was subsequently known as the Septuagint, from the legend that its seventy (more correctly seventy-two—six from each of the twelve tribes) translators were supernaturally inspired to produce an infallible translation. In later years the entire Old Testament was included in the Septuagint. JUDEA UNDER THE SELEUCIDS After about a century, during which time the Jews were subjected to the Ptolemies, Antiochus III (the Great) of Syria wrested Syria and Palestine from Egyptian control (198 B.C.). The Syrian rulers are known as Seleucids because of the fact that their kingdom, built on the ruins of Alexander’s empire, was founded by Seleucus I (Nicator). During the early years of Syrian rule, the Seleucids allowed the high priest to continue to govern the Jews in accord with their law. Strife broke out, however, between the Hellenistic party and the orthodox Jews. Antiochus IV (Epiphanes) allied himself with the Hellenizing group and appointed to the priesthood a man who changed his name from Joshua to Jason and who encouraged the worship of the Tyrian Hercules. Jason was displaced in two years, however, by another Hellenist, a rebel named Menahem (Gk., ). When the partisans of Jason contended with those of Menelaus, Antiochus marched on Jerusalem, plundered the Temple, and killed many of the Jews (170 B.C.). Civil and religious liberties were suspended, the daily sacrifices prohibited, and an altar to Jupiter was erected on the old altar of burnt offering. Copies of the Scriptures were burned, and the Jews were forced to eat swine’s flesh contrary to their law. A sow was offered on the altar of burnt offering in contempt for the Jewish religious conscience. Taken from The Ryrie Expanded Edition NASB Study Bible |
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195 | INTERSTMENTAL PERIODE | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 9033 | ||
"BETWEEN THE TESTAMENTS This article was adapted from From Malachi to Matthew by Charles F. Pfeiffer. Copyright © 1962 by The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. (Continued) THE MACCABEES The oppressed Jews were not long in finding a champion. When the emissaries of Antiochus arrived at the small town of Modin, about fifteen miles west of Jerusalem, they expected the aged priest, Mattathias, to set a good example to his people by offering a pagan sacrifice. He not only refused, but he also killed an apostate Jew at the heathen altar, along with the Syrian officer who was presiding at the ceremony. Mattathias fled to the Judean highlands and, with his sons, waged guerrilla warfare on the Syrians. Although the aged priest did not live to see his people freed from the Syrian yoke, he commissioned his sons to complete the task. Judas, surnamed “the Maccabee,’’ took the leadership at the death of his father. By 164 B.C. Judas had gained possession of Jerusalem. He purified the Temple and reinstituted the daily offerings. Soon after the victories of Judas, Antiochus died in Persia. However, struggles continued between the Maccabees and the Seleucid rulers for about twenty years. Aristobolus I was the first of the Maccabean rulers to take the title, “King of the Jews.’’ After a short reign he was succeeded by the tyrannical Alexander Jannaeus, who, in turn, left the kingdom to his mother, Alexandra. Alexandra’s reign was a relatively quiet one. At Alexandra’s death a younger son, Aristobolus (II), dispossessed his brother. Thereupon, the governor of Idumaea, Antipater, espoused the cause of Hyrcanus, and civil war threatened. Consequently Pompey marched into Judea with his Roman legions to settle matters and further the aims of Rome. Aristobolus sought to defend Jerusalem against Pompey, but the Romans took the city and penetrated to the Holy of Holies in the Temple. Pompey did not, however, touch the Temple treasures. ROME Mark Antony supported the cause of Hyrcanus. After the murder of Julius Caesar, and of Antipater (father of Herod), who for twenty years had been virtual ruler of Judea, Antigonus, the second son of Aristobolus, sought the throne. For a time he actually ruled in Jerusalem, but Herod, the son of Antipater, returned from Rome and became king of the Jews with Roman support. His marriage to Mariamne, granddaughter of Hyrcanus, provided a link with the Maccabean rulers. Herod was one of the cruelest rulers of all time. He murdered the venerable Hyrcanus (31 B.C.) and put to death his own wife Mariamne and their two sons. From his deathbed Herod ordered the execution of Antipater, a son by another wife. In Scripture Herod is known as the king who ordered the death of the innocents of Bethlehem because he feared as a rival One who was born to be King of the Jews." Taken from The Ryrie Expanded Edition NASB Study Bible |
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196 | Quran not divine,mistake | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 9096 | ||
Questioner, are you a Muslim? If so, then I challenge you to explore the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Attend a church and ask Jesus into your heart. Then you will be filled with joy and know that there is a 'security' for your soul! You have happened upon the Study Bible Forum, Questioner. We believe that Jesus was the Son of God and that He is the only Truth and Way to God. If you do not believe this, then I would challenge you to explore Christianity if you dare. Please check into Christianity! You will never regret it.. If you continue to take part in this Study Bible Forum, then I would advise you to 'read' the posts instead of 'writing' posts, since this is a "Christian" Study Bible Forum and we take the Bible very seriously. We will also refute any post that in any way promotes the false religion of Islam. Nolan |
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197 | Was Abraham a Muslim? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 9097 | ||
Questioner, Never does the New Testament refute itself! Please check into Christianity! You will be amazed at how different it is from Islam. Islam is a false religion. If you try to promote Islam in any way, shape, or form on this Study Bible Forum, then you will be targeted and quick action will be taken against you. Nolan Keck |
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198 | Was Abraham a Muslim? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 9101 | ||
Mark, when I said: "...then you will be targeted and quick action will be taken against you." I said first, "If you try to promote Islam in any way, shape, or form..." Are you not in agreement with me on this? Do you want Islam to be promoted on this Study Bible Forum, Mark? As for my action towards you, I would have reacted the same way towards anyone who used any abusive language here on the Forum. You needed to know that that was not to be tolerated here, Mark. And I still stand by my actions and will not hesitate in the future to take action if anything threatens the Forum- if that be a 'foul' mouth or any false religion. I find it as a tragedy that you do not stand by me on this, Mark. I will pray for you, and I hope your 'leave' is not permanent. Nolan |
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199 | AGE OF ACCOUNTIBILITY | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 9113 | ||
Greetings Tim! You have made yet another very well written post my friend! :) I agree that the 'age of accountability' occurs at a stage sometime in early childhood. I made a conscious choice to follow Christ when I was about seven years old and my father promptly bought an NIV, which became my first Bible. I wore it out! Four NIVs and two NASBs later, I'm still reading God's Word and growing spiritually! The choice to accept Christ was very simple for me.. I really wanted to know more about God! And of course, I was curious about all things that had to do with God. I praise the Lord everyday for giving me a solid start by giving me parents who introduced me to Christ! Blessings! Nolan |
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200 | AGE OF ACCOUNTIBILITY | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 9129 | ||
Blessings Tim! Thank you for sharing how you came to Christ! Yes, I agree, the church as a whole is much too focused on older aged children (high school, college age) and needs to focus more on the much younger age (6 years and up)... When children are this age, they are much more impressionable and need something that will give them not only a sense of security but love! And what better thing to build one's life around than a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ? I am in agreement here with you and I hope that the church as a whole can pick up on this and make the most of evangelism during these impressionable years of a child's life! But it sure helps to have Godly parents around who are a witness to the child and can be responsible for a child's salvation (changing their lives forever) on any day of the week.. :) Your Brother in Christ, Nolan! |
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