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1 | How long did Noah preach | Bible general Archive 3 | iktoose | 177123 | ||
Wow! He preached for 120 yrs!? I guess he was not so effective preacher (I see myself in him). How many souls did he lead to salvation? How many souls did I lead to the Lord? How many souls did you lead to the Lord? Thanks for the question/answer. iktoose |
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2 | How long did Noah preach | Bible general Archive 3 | iktoose | 177129 | ||
BradK, Wow again. You sure got lots of resources, don't you? As I read the Spurgeon's sermon, this verse came to my mind, "there is nothing new under the sun," that includes my thoughts and my future thoughts. iktoose |
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3 | SHould christians get S.S. disability | Bible general Archive 2 | iktoose | 151335 | ||
I sure don't want to make anyone feel guilty but since favorwithGod was looking for a bible reference. I know this verse does not exactly address Social Security disability benefit but I thought it is somewhat relevent (in case someone is abusing the system). Thess 3:10 For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either. iktoose |
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4 | Is any type of contraception allowed? | Bible general Archive 1 | iktoose | 155186 | ||
Hi Mark, That is a good point. Let's take a look at the Law about disobeying your parents then. Deuteronomy 21 18If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them: 19Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place; 20And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard. 21And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear. This tells me that you suppose to chastize your disobeying child and if the child is still not listening then you bring him to the elders for "put to death" punishment. Obviously Onan slept with his sister-in-law (pretending to obey his father) but he was too selfish to have a child (or let her conceive one). God saw his action "wicked" and killed him. Are we not using the contraceptives for the same reason? iktoose |
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5 | Noah, a bad evangelist? | Gen 6:18 | iktoose | 145305 | ||
All this time, I thought Noah was pretty bad evangelist, unable to save any souls other than his immediate family of 8 for 120 yrs. This verse (Gen 6:18) just revealed me God's plan; rescuing only 8 souls. God did not mention any others except of course the animals. God decided to wipe out all and He surely did it. | ||||||
6 | Why Esau not got his blessing back? | Gen 27:35 | iktoose | 155200 | ||
Wos, thanks for your insight. Your view is very agreeable. Matthew Henry's speculation (or inspiration) is also agreeable. Knowing God had planned (foretold) Rebekah that the younger will rule the elder, I cannot help asking these questions: Rebekah could not possibly forget about God's revelation, right? She could have persuaded or reminded Issac of the revelation, not? Instead, she conspired with Jacob and carried out the plot cheating Issac and Esau. Since it was God's plan to bless Jacob vice Esau, is it okay to approve these actions? Another word can we justify breaking some laws for good causes? Your thoughts? iktoose |
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7 | Why Esau not got his blessing back? | Gen 27:35 | iktoose | 155204 | ||
Hi Mark, Thanks for the questions. Answer to your first question, absolutely yes... I have two fold answers for your second question: (1) to some people it is "lack of faith," and (2) to some other people it is "over-confident (over-zealous)" faith, i.e. one may consider that whatever the person is doing is God-approved. iktoose |
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8 | Why Esau not got his blessing back? | Gen 27:35 | iktoose | 155252 | ||
WOS, well explained with good supporting Scriptures. Then why am I prompted with more questions? When Isaac realized he made a mistake, why he said that he did not have any more blessings to bless Esau with. The blessing is coming from God, not? It is limitless, not? Isaac actually in his mind blessed Esau, not Jacob. In this instance, I guess the rule "the possession is nine tenth of the law" is applicable, huh?. Why could not he bless Esau if he believes all the blessings are coming from God? Instead he practically cursed him (Gen 27:39-40). Why? Put yourself in Esau's shoes. As a parent myself I cannot comprehend what Isaac did... Your thoughts on this? iktoose |
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9 | Why Esau not got his blessing back? | Gen 27:35 | iktoose | 155340 | ||
WOS, Thanks for correcting my mistake of saying Isaac did not have any more blessing for Esau. I also stated that Isaac practically cursed Esau. I guess it is different point of view, i.e. half empty or half full glass. Going back to my original question... if I were siding with Jacob, it sounds all hunky-dory but if you are siding with Esau, the glass is half empty, not? For some reason I have been for the underdogs... I am not sure if I can agree with your statement comparing the ceremony of Isaac's blessing of Jacob to today's business contract. Do you think Jacob could successfully defend his position and keep what he gained if Esau took him to today's court (or Moses' court)? By the way your thoughts as a parent is well said and thanks for sharing, I cannot agree you more. I want to add though, if I may, if I were Isaac I would have punished both Rebakah and Jacob for cheating him. The Bible does not mention if Isaac followed up with that incident, does it? iktoose |
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10 | Should we model after Jacob? | Gen 28:22 | iktoose | 145206 | ||
Hi Steve, Don't you think Jacob is pretty good model to follow after all he was blessed greatly by God? Presumably Jacob offered ten percent of whatever God increased. I am wondering about where/to whom the offering was given. I don't see a priest or anything about helping out widows/orphans... Anyone out there have good explanation for this. |
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11 | Should we model after Jacob? | Gen 28:22 | iktoose | 145211 | ||
Hi Doc, In Genesis 28:21,22 Jacob (pre-Mosaic bible character) is swearing that he would offer a tenth to God if and only if God blesses him abundantly. What is wrong with that? I can be like Jacob anyday. |
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12 | Should we model after Jacob? | Gen 28:22 | iktoose | 145295 | ||
Searcher, Contrary to your note, if you read the verses 20, 21 and 22 carefully, you may be able to catch what I am trying to preach here. Jacob is vowing to God that he would surely give a tenth to Him "If God will be with me and will keep me on this journey that I take, and will give me food to eat and garments to wear,and I return to my father's house in safety, then the LORD will be my God." I thought Jacob had a pretty good deal here. Did he not? Was he not blessed aftward? Do you blame his attitude? |
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13 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 176777 | ||
The LORD commanded (Deut 12:6-7, 12:17-18) that we shall EAT our offerings and tithe before the LORD and rejoice. I have not heard anyone preaching on this or practicing this, even those who insist that tithing is our (Christians) duty. iktoose |
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14 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 176845 | ||
Eat our offerings and tithes are commanded throughout Deut 12 and 14. If you look at Deut 14:24-26, you know what I am trying to say. Tithe was never money. Why do we turn the tithe into money this day? Deut 14: 24"If the distance is so great for you that you are not able to bring the tithe, since the place where the LORD your God chooses (N)to set His name is too far away from you when the LORD your God blesses you, 25then you shall exchange it for money, and bind the money in your hand and go to the place which the LORD your God chooses. 26"You may spend the money for whatever your heart desires: for oxen, or sheep, or wine, or strong drink, or whatever your heart desires; and (O)there you shall eat in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice, you and your household. iktoose |
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15 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 176886 | ||
My point was to point out what the offerings/tithe were for. The LORD specifically commanded to bring our tithe/offerings before Him, eat it as we rejoice/glorify Him (giving the credit to Him). Why can't we do that? We have to eat to sustain our physical self. Reading the book of Acts, I had a glimpse of that practice amongst early Christians. In light and spirit of this, I suggest that churches should have more fellowship times. iktoose |
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16 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 177003 | ||
Hi Steve, I have always been thought/taught/preached that our pastors/missionaries/other church workers are considered mondern day Levites, not? Why don't we bring our tithes/offerings to the house of worship (local church) and share/eat with others honoring God for the provision? Deut 12:8 reads "But you shall eat them before the LORD your God .... you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in all your underdakings." Am I totally off the mark? iktoose |
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17 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 177012 | ||
Hi Steve, I think pastors, missionaries, evangelists, and church workers are considered modern day Levites. I am confident that many many pastors/priests do believe that way and preach so. Also, I have been preached/taught that our tithe are rightfully their shares. And my pastor makes me feel guilty by citing Mal 3:8-10 on a weekly basis that if I don't tithe, it would be stealing from God. Am I brain washed? iktoose |
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18 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 177040 | ||
Any reason why? I thought this forum is to express your view/belief (what you know/belive/perceive)of the Bible, not? |
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19 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 177047 | ||
I read Leviticus and Numbers regarding this. Deut 12:17-18 reads "You are not allowed to eat within your gates the tithe of your grain or new wine or oil, or the firstborn of your herd or flock, or any of your votive offerings which you vow, or your freewill offerings, or the contribution of your hand. 18 But you shall eat them before the LORD your God in the place which the LORD your God will choose, you and your son and daughter, and your male and female servants, and the Levite who is within your gates; and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in all your undertakings." It may be possible that the tithe mentioned in Leviticus/Numbers is differnt from what is said in Deut 12:17-18. The tithe mentioned in Leviticus/Numbers is strictly for Levites as I understood. But Deut 12 says something different, not? Any insight?? iktoose |
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20 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 177061 | ||
Hi Steve, I did some searching on the net and found the following; not sure its credential but it is pretty interesting reading (Part 1 of 2): The Tithe in Scripture CHAPTER 8: TALMUDIC TEACHING ON FIRST/SECOND TITHES The Talmud: Mishna and Gemara -- Divisions and translations of Mishna -- Book VII on first tithe, regulates what is to be tithed, and when -- Tithing applied to business transactions -- Tithing cooked fruit, transplanted vegetables, and anthills -- Rules concerning the second tithe -- Not to be exchanged, nor coins for it reckoned common -- Redemption of the second tithe -- Second tithe in relation to reciting Mosaic formula. FROM the Talmud we get not only fuller and more detailed ideas of tithe-paying during the period between the Old and New Testaments, but we learn also how this practice was affecting the daily life of a religious Jew when Christianity appeared. The Talmud contains the spoken or traditional law of the Jews, as distinguished from their law written. It is said by the Jews, that when God gave the written law on Mount Sinai, He delivered also to Moses, a number of precepts and explanations thereon, which were handed down by word of mouth to Joshua, to the seventy elders, to the men of the great synagogue, and so on to the great rabbis of a later period. Whatever of truth there may be in this tradition, it is well known that much activity was manifested in collecting precepts and decisions about the law, with comments thereon by the rabbis, in the days of the Maccabees, or, say, the second century before the Christian era, though it was not until the second century after Christ, that the rabbinical rules, interpretations, and decisions, some four thousand in number, were codified, and arranged according to subjects, as we have them now. The Talmud consists of a text called the Mishna, with comments called Gemara. The first division of the Mishna is on "Seeds," or matters relating to agriculture, of which the third, seventh, and eighth books respectively treat of doubtful matters connected with tithing; with the first or tithe proper, and with the second tithe. [The Mishna has been translated into Latin by Surenhusius, and into French by Schwab. Both are before me; but I shall attempt to translate, or in some cases to give the gist of, such sections only as are likely to serve our purpose in illustrating Jewish opinion and practice concerning tithe-paying.] You can view other related articles at: http://www.biblestudy.org/gands/tithebk/tithec8.html iktoose |
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