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201 | Who is Melchizedek? | Gen 14:18 | jlhetrick | 147044 | ||
Doc, BradK,and Searcher: Thanks for your feedback, your words did help to give me more insight and, as usual for me, more to think about. I appreciate your sharing with me (especially in the loving way you each did so). I am always thankful for this type of feedback because it always inspires me to study all the more and all the more carefully. As you remember in my posting regarding Christ being Melchizedeck, I continuously qualified my statements with "I believe" rather than "I know" I am always open to redirection and to being humbled, especially, if in my humility, I come to a greater understanding of the word and by so draw closer to the Lord. Thanks, you were all helpful. | ||||||
202 | Circumcision reduces HIV rates by half | Gen 17:11 | jlhetrick | 181259 | ||
Hello Parable, Before I would assign any validity to the studies, I would have to know the statistics, if any, relating to circumcision and socioeconomic status. I already know that socioeconomic status does have correlations with education and lifestyle. Furthmore, education and lifestyle have direct correlations to HIV infection. In any case, an interesting thing about Abraham's time, as I understand it, is that free-for-all, anything goes, if it makes you feel good sexual relationships were not the norm. Unfortunately, it is the norm in many cultures today, including the US. The best HIV prevention is God's plan for sexual relationship exlusively between a man and a woman after they are married. Circumcision, in Abraham's time, was a matter of covenant. God bless, Jeff |
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203 | Circumcision reduces HIV rates by half | Gen 17:11 | jlhetrick | 181261 | ||
Amen brother! | ||||||
204 | Circumcision reduces HIV rates by half | Gen 17:11 | jlhetrick | 181276 | ||
Hello Parable, I do appreciate that HIV is a physical and therefore a medical problem. The point here is that the spread of HIV (not to mention the original cause) is a behavioral one. My concern regarding this thread is that it does not become a focus on medical research and by doing so become inappropriate for the forum which is dedicated to bible study. Regarding the "sexual ethics during Abraham's time". Don't take my word for it. Read it for yourself. We know absolutely that sexual immorality was definately present then. But it was not the culturally accepted norm. Even in NT times prostitutes might be stoned to death. Today, they have their own TV shows. Have no doubt about it; sexual immorality is far more accepted today if not practiced. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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205 | Circumcision reduces HIV rates by half | Gen 17:11 | jlhetrick | 181282 | ||
Hello brother WOS, You are a blessing to the Forum. you wrote: "It's hard to imagine the ethics were that different from then to now when you take into consideration Sodom and Gomorrha." you are right and thanks for pointing that out. I should have been more clear regarding my comments on cultural standards regarding sexual relations. I was responding to Parable and should have been specific to identify the chosen people of God. With that said brother, it is speculation on my part but I have to believe that Sodom and Gomorrha were not the standard of the time. I believe that they were somewhat isolated in terms of the larger culture openly accepting sexual immorality. I say this because, well, God did consider their sin so great that He required their destruction. "Gen 18:20-21 20 Then the LORD said, "Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, 21 I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know." ESV We only have a fairly short description of just what was going on in Sodom and Gomorrha from Scripture. I know nothing of secular history that might give more insight. Still, what we do have from Scripture shows us that the immorality was open and acceptable and the norm of the people. "Gen 19:4-7 4 But before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom , both young and old, all the people to the last man, surrounded the house. 5 And they called to Lot, "Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us, that we may know them." 6 Lot went out to the men at the entrance, shut the door after him, 7 and said, "I beg you, my brothers, do not act so wickedly." ESV I wonder if we were to know the whole truth about the cities and their inhabitants, if we might not begin evacuating our own. How close are we and other cultures to being like Sodom and Gomorrha? Thanks for your posts, Jeff |
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206 | KJV question | Gen 34:19 | jlhetrick | 203576 | ||
Hank- thanks for putting it in perspective in a way I obviously could not. Even on things I know, reading your posts helps me to know them better. :) Jeff |
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207 | how long did the plagues of exodus take | Exodus | jlhetrick | 171517 | ||
Hello Searcher, No, the thought has never crossed my mind until now. The assumption would be that when they were taken into captivity, their livestock was part of the plunder that was also taken. There would, after all, be a need to keep the slaves fed. What better way than their own livestock that they know how to manage. Of course, the Egyptians would help themselves as needed; which would support my earlier response speculating that, the mention of livestock soon after the dieing of all of Egypt's stock, may have resulted from their taking from the Hebrews for their own need. Interesting to think through these sideline points. God Bless, Jeff |
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208 | how long did the plagues of exodus take | Exodus | jlhetrick | 171564 | ||
Helly Abbey, Consider these verses: Ex. 9: 31 (Now the flax and the barley were ruined , for the barley was in the ear and the flax was in bud. 32 But the wheat and the spelt were not ruined , for they ripen late.) Ex. 10: 5 'They shall cover the surface of the land, so that no one will be able to see the land. They will also eat the rest of what has escaped—what is left to you from the hail—and they will eat every tree which sprouts for you out of the field. God bless, Jeff PS. Take time to create a user profile so we can know something about you. |
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209 | Why was his heart hardened? | Ex 4:21 | jlhetrick | 163543 | ||
Hello Mark, your post is an excelent example of how to let the bible speak for itself. It's awesome how the plain truth found right there in the bible can silence the debates between the thoughts of men. I believe ebrain was sincere and honest in where he/she stood and what he/she believed. It's good to see that there are those such as yourself who are good students and teachers of the word who can point others to the truth because you know where to find it. Thanks brother, Jeff |
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210 | Why was his heart hardened? | Ex 4:21 | jlhetrick | 163545 | ||
Hello humbled, Yes the subject does speak to the sovereignty of God. Speaking from experience I can say that it can be hard for some to accept or truly understand just how sovereign He is. When I was early in my walk with the Lord I struggled with this very story (of Pharoah)in the bible. Although I grew up in the church and already had a healthy respect for who God was and believed Him to be perfect in every way, I had a many month struggle with this passage. I just couldn't make it fair no matter how I looked at it or tried to rationalize it. It was some time before I got around to the passages in Romans that Mark taught through in this thread. Had there been somone like Mark around, or had there been such thing as the Internet (for public use that is) and this forum, it might have saved me a lot of heartache and struggle with doubt. And yes, it does give me reason to praise Him for His mercy and His grace. It's awesome to know that I was not saved because it was "fair", but becaue God chose me for His own. And I know myself. That God did save me is proof enough for me that He is merciful and full of grace. Thanks for your insight, Jeff |
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211 | Why was his heart hardened? | Ex 4:21 | jlhetrick | 163734 | ||
Hi Mark, My wife hates cats. But she once brought a lost one home, nurtured it to health and cared for it until it's natural death. How blessed was the cat? Very! And how much more do we receive from a Lord that does love us even in spite of ourselves. The cat was deserving because it had no fault of it's own, and it was in need. Even one who doesn't care for it's kind was able to have mercy and show compassion. What kind of God has mercy and compassion on me being that I am absolutely unworthy and guilty resulting in my need? Thankfully we know what kind of God. Thankfully we know Him personally. Thanfully, Jeff |
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212 | Why was his heart hardened? | Ex 4:21 | jlhetrick | 163793 | ||
Your welcome, Your question hit close to home for me because (i may have mentioned in the thread) I struggled with this very question early on. God used this for me personally in order to begin truly understanding His sovereignty. We can learn to take a lot of things for granted, even concerning God. His sovereignty is one of those things for many of us. It's the language sometimes. We grow up, many of us, hearing it and maybe even believing it. It's not until we really begin to understand it though that it really gives value to our understaning of and relationship with God. I hope the responses in this thread have been helpful to you. God Bless, Jeff |
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213 | God sought Moses to kill him | Ex 4:24 | jlhetrick | 198277 | ||
budderfligh- welcome to the forum and happy new year. In your post you wrote regarding Exodus 7:4 "Verse 4 indicates God wanted to "lay my hand upont Egypt", or punish them because of the vile and terrible treatment His people had received at the Egyptians hands as slaves." Perhaps I'm missing it but I'm not finding that in the text. I believe that a deeper study of the topic will show that God's "laying His hand" upon Egypt had more to do with His intent to both keep the covenant He made with Abraham as well as to distinguish His chosen Israel from Egypt (Exd. 11:7) and to demonstrate His sovereignty. A good place to start in our interpretation of verse 4 is the very next verse (5). Ex 7:5The Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I stretch out my hand against Egypt and bring out the people of Israel from among them.”ESV You make reference to my points later in your post, but I wanted to address your interpretation of verse 4. God bless, Jeff |
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214 | God sought Moses to kill him | Ex 4:24 | jlhetrick | 198278 | ||
budderfligh- welcome to the forum and happy new year. In your post you wrote regarding Exodus 7:4 "Verse 4 indicates God wanted to "lay my hand upont Egypt", or punish them because of the vile and terrible treatment His people had received at the Egyptians hands as slaves." Perhaps I'm missing it but I'm not finding that in the text. I believe that a deeper study of the topic will show that God's "laying His hand" upon Egypt had more to do with His intent to both keep the covenant He made with Abraham as well as to distinguish His chosen Israel from Egypt (Exd. 11:7) and to demonstrate His sovereignty. A good place to start in our interpretation of verse 4 is the very next verse (5). Ex 7:5The Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I stretch out my hand against Egypt and bring out the people of Israel from among them.”ESV You make reference to my points later in your post, but I wanted to address your interpretation of verse 4. God bless, Jeff |
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215 | God sought Moses to kill him | Ex 4:24 | jlhetrick | 198296 | ||
Thanks for the response budderfligh. To clarify- I will avoid a debate regarding punishment vs. judgment especially because I don't believe that our disagreement or misunderstanding is rooted there. I do not at all doubt that God judged Egypt. My only concern with your previous post was the notion that He did so as a "punishment" against Egypt for their mistreatment of the Israelites. My point was that Scripture does not teach that, but, instead teaches that the purpose of the judgment was primarily to demonstrate that God is God and He alone is sovereign as well as to single out Israel as His chosen. Neither the sins of Isreal nor those of Egypt (to include the choices and desires of both) were able to prevent God's being faithful to the covenant He had made with Abraham. My hope was to direct attention to not giving interpretation to biblical events that are not biblically supported, in spite of the common understanding that Egypt was an evil nation and worthy of judgment/punishment. God's purpose is made clear in the text and the text doesn't say that the reason for the judgment was to punish Egypt for mistreating Israel. I would offer further biblical reference (and will when I have time) that might better clarify my point but I'm currently closing down one office for the day and will be heading out to another for a few hours. I don't have chapter and verse committed to memory and do not want to further confound the issue with a misquote. Please don't believe that my original post was an attack. It was simply intended to address what I saw to be an interpretation based on very good assumption but not the text. Got to go, God bless, Jeff |
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216 | God sought Moses to kill him | Ex 4:24 | jlhetrick | 198357 | ||
budderfligh- we certainly do all work hard to keep each other on our toes. It's the only forum that I have found on the internet that has a long standing history of strict adherence to the authority of Scripture. If you are ever so board you can research some of my posts and see not only where I have missed the mark, but had others redirect and correct my statements. How valuable it has been for me to have others give me feedback and challenge me to consider my own thoughts and conclusions about certain things in Scripture. I know this might sound like nothing more than a cliche, but the truth is that my involvement on the forum has truly helped me to understand that what I do know about God and His word is far less than I had at one point believed it to be. That alone was and is essential to spiritual growth I believe. I am truly thankful for the forum and for Lockman's commitment to it's integrity. Thank you for your response. Once again I find myself convicted by the humility of another. God bless, Jeff |
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217 | Can one who commits suicide be saved? | Ex 20:13 | jlhetrick | 186672 | ||
Hello Heir, The problem with your theology is that it requires a lot of assumption and a lot more in the way of disregarding plain scriptural teaching. Although I am personally convinced that it is impossible for you to support your argument with Scripture (which you haven't really even attempted to do)the call still must go out requesting that you do attempt to do so. Either that or refrain from teaching what the Scriptures do not teach. This is a forum dedicated to bible study, not opinion trumpeting. You might start with pointing to the place in Scripture where suicide is revealed to be the unpardonable sin. Nothing more really need be said on the matter until that single point is established. Perhapse it's better to let this thread simply rest, afterall, it originated over six years ago. Just a suggestion. God bless, Jeff |
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218 | Can one who commits suicide be saved? | Ex 20:13 | jlhetrick | 186733 | ||
God is just. And He is sovereign too. | ||||||
219 | Can one who commits suicide be saved? | Ex 20:13 | jlhetrick | 186737 | ||
I have to refer you back to my original response my friend. You are in serious need of doctrine. Your understanding of Scripture seems to be based at best on your own opinion or assumptions as has been pointed out. As requested before, please provide Scriptural support for your argument. By the way, the word of God does not even suggest that Judas went to Hell because he committed suicide. In fact, it doesn't say he went to Hell at all though we can safely draw that conclusion I believe. It is you, my friend, who needs the advise to study. It is not sufficient to simply take our preconceived notions about how things are or aught to be and then wrap Scripture around them in a way that fits. That, my friend, is what's "wrong here and now" not theology. Look up the word and you will have a better understanding of where I am coming from, I hope. I am not attacking you, but shining light on the inaccuracy of your teaching. That, is what this Form is about. Getting it right and accepting redirection when the Scriptures are doing the directing. If you ever have the time, and are sufficiently bored, research my posts. You will find that I have been there and done that. I am thankful for the redirection I have received by others. without it, I would still be walking around believing in some things that are, well besides being nonsense, untrue. Wouldn't want that. As for "only recognizing scripture when it says this book and this verse then you have a problem" I can't respond other than to say I have no idea what you might mean by that statement. However, that you are at least aware of the "book" 2Timothy and the chapter and verse 2:15 gives me hope that you will find yourself growing in understanding as I do. Don't be discouraged. None of us have all the answers and those of us who are serious about learning and understanding the truth have also had to let go of some of our preconceptions and bad theology. What I have learned over time, is that it is actually a great relief and a great joy when I have been able to let go of a strongly held belief after having the truth revealed by God's word. I want to offer a new beginning point for you that might help in gaining a better understanding regarding Judas (since that seems to be the single bolt your building is hinged on regarding suicide). Study repentance. Not simply the definition, but what it truly means. Once you have a good understanding apply what you have learned to Judas (which will require effort in seriously reviewing Judas life and actions). I believe then that you should have the answer. If not, we will visit the Old Testament for further insight if you are interested. Hope this is helpful, Jeff |
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220 | Can one who commits suicide be saved? | Ex 20:13 | jlhetrick | 186800 | ||
I agree, and while I like to believe that I am always maturing as a Christian, I must admit that I don't fully comprehend the justice, the sovereignty, and other characteristics of our God. What I mean is, while I believe I have a good grip on the meanings of these and how they apply to God in general, I continue to be surprised at times in discovering them demonstrated in Scripture. God bless, Jeff |
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