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241 | Questions I'm trying to answer | Joshua | jlhetrick | 168857 | ||
Hi Mark, Thanks for your "2 cents worth". Your posts are always worth at least that much. Just kidding. I always appreciate your posts and your insight and wisdom. To be honest though, I really didn't get your point on this one. I think you wrote it in "code". Just kidding again. but I really didn't get where you were coming from on this one. Jeff |
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242 | Questions I'm trying to answer | Joshua | jlhetrick | 168859 | ||
Thanks Mark, I may be wrong, you may be right. I know little or nothing about codes and such. I don't believe God did any such thing. I think God simply gave us His word in scripture. For the saved, who have the Holy Spirit, we can no from the plain language (which ever language is translated) the messages that God intended to convey. I don't believe that ther are "secret codes" hidden within blocks of texts that give us deeper understanding or any such nonsense. I'm guessing with all the silliness regarding "bible codes" that has come out over the years, much has been posted on "studybibleforum". When I have time, I will do a search and see what other's have to say on the topic. It should make for some interesting reading. Thanks again for your response. PS ebrain, if your still following along, I still would like to know your position on bible codes. I am always interested in your and Mark's feedback because I have come to appreciate and respect both of you, even when we disagree. Jeff |
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243 | Questions I'm trying to answer | Joshua | jlhetrick | 168900 | ||
OK Mark, I still haven't had time to search the archives on this yet. I think you have been mislead, how, I do not know. I think what's important is that as Christians, we are to accept no teaching that doesn't line up with the teachings of scripture. I don't find the scriptures teaching, or even hinting that there are "codes" in the bible. As for the apologetic benefit of such a notion, I don't see the need for that either. It is God Himself who establishes His word as true. It is the word of God itself that establishes istelf as authentic. Did God look down the corridor of time and anticipate that He would need to hide codes within His word that would some day be discovered by man that His word would be authenticated? I don't believe so. I believe He, in his mercy and grace, provided faith for that. Let me say, I respect and appreciate you and your opinion, even when we disagree. Jeff |
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244 | Questions I'm trying to answer | Joshua | jlhetrick | 168901 | ||
Hello pabrain, Thanks for taking the time to email me and respond. I got the email, and actually have visited the site before and have taken time to evaluate it briefly. If you will read my recent response to Mark that should suffice as a response to this post of yours (including the ending remarks). Jeff |
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245 | Questions I'm trying to answer | Joshua | jlhetrick | 168954 | ||
OK Mark, and thanks for the dialogue. I do want to say though, that I believe this issue is one of greater importance than just one of us being right and one wrong. Actually, it's of greater importance than you and me period. I also believe that it is an issue of more than "pro's" and "con's". I do not at all consider it a "minor matter". Never should we consider the word of God minor; and to "tinker" with it, I'm sure is something that He does not consider a minor thing. I would encourage you to forget about "codes" (not that i believe you put a lot of stock in it in the first place) and continue with your otherwise apparent, sincere study of what is plainly written in the scriptures themselves. With Love, Jeff |
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246 | Questions I'm trying to answer | Joshua | jlhetrick | 168968 | ||
Hi Doc, Thanks for joining in. You might try applying the method to the writing on the back of a cereal box. I haven't tried it myself, but I read somewhere that you can get that to say just about anything as well. That is, if your creative enough with rearranging and reapplying the code to make something work out. Jeff |
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247 | Example of the definition of insanity | Judg 8:23 | jlhetrick | 200996 | ||
phand- Welcome to the Forum, Did you have a question? I may have totally misunderstood your statement and apologize in advance if I did. Were you wanting to make a point with your statement? It does seem derogatory toward "The Jews". humbledbyhisgrace made a good point in his follow up to you. Let's remember that the people of Israel in bible times had their relationship with God exposed in writing for all the following generations to consider. Why do you believe that is so? I wonder what people would think and say about me, oh and you, if our behaviors were layed out in print for all to see. Scary thought isn't it? By the way, as a professional in the field of psychiatry (yes, there are christians there too) your definition is incorrect. It's a catchy saying though and I believe it originated on the "big screen" though I'm not exactly sure. I believe that your definition is more common to the "normal" mind than the mentally ill one. I'm not trying to be contentious but your statement, without including a question or follow up thought, SEEMS to be offensive toward two different groups while apparently thinking more highly of yourself. Again, I may have completely misunderstood your point with what there was to go on. God bless, Jeff |
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248 | Example of the definition of insanity | Judg 8:23 | jlhetrick | 200998 | ||
phand- excellent and well put. How right you are; God's word will be relevant for every generation for as long as He tarries and forever after that(Matthew 24:35). It's to our fortune that we have the sins of others exposed in Scripture for our teaching as it is to our fortune to observe from those same folks how to be obedient. Acts 6:7 shows us that it is God's word that produces obedience. The greatest thing about it, in my opinion, is what it all tells us about God. He is sovereign. The only good thing that can come "from" us is that which God does through us. As a result, we have no judgment of others (God's word judges them and us) and we have not even a bit of justification for pride in ourselves when He produces good in and through us (though I and others struggle with pride). Without doubt we all were born with a sinful nature. For sure, none of us have the power, ability or even the will to obey Him in and of our own hearts and desires (Romans 3:12, Eph 2:8 for examples). Thanks for elaborating on your earlier statement. God bless, Jeff |
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249 | Why Saul did not recognize David? | 1 Samuel | jlhetrick | 189566 | ||
Hello Azure, Your way of working through the Scriptures to learn the answer to a question that many might overlook is a great example of how we should approach study of the Scriptures. While the commentaries dont/shouldn't "fix" our doctrine- they can be used to help understand what we are already doing the proper work to discern. With that said- allow me to copy and paste yet another commentary in addition to what brother John has offered. This commentary from the "Bible Knowledge Commentary seems to offer an explanation that supports brother Kalos' answer. "When the conflict was over, Saul inquired as to the identity of the young warrior and learned that he was David, son of Jesse (vv. 55, 58). Why could not Saul recognize David, who had already served him for some time as musician and armor-bearer? One answer is that Saul was not asking who David was but for the first time was curious about David’s family connections: Whose son is that young man? (v. 55; cf. v. 25) When David himself was interrogated he did not say, ”I am David,“ but only, I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem (v. 58). Another and perhaps better solution is that David’s previous service had been brief and intermittent and now several years had passed since Saul had last seen him. If, for example, David had been only 12 years old when he came as Saul’s musician and had stayed off and on for only a year or so, he might have been 17 or 18 by the time of the Philistine episode and no longer recognizable to Saul. This view is strengthened by the fact that after David joined himself to Saul this time, the king ”did not let him return to his father’s house“ (v. 15; 18:2). This implies that David’s previous tenure had not been permanent. In any event, one need not posit two sources for chapters 16 and 17 or view the accounts as irreconcilable." The Bible knowledge commentary : An exposition of the scriptures (1:448). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books. Hope this is helpful sister, Jeff |
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250 | Follow up. Was it REALLY Samuel? | 1 Samuel | jlhetrick | 210019 | ||
It’s important to consider whether or not we would want “recognition” as the qualifier in saying the spirit, called up by the witch, was Samuel or not. The passage never says that the witch recognized the spirit as Samuel but it seems a fair conclusion that she did based on verse 12 and so she would have been quite shocked that her familiar spirit did not appear instead. Still it would be a bit of a stretch for us to conclude that it was actually Samuel simply because Saul believed it based on the testimony of the witches description. Some other things to consider; Saul disguised himself initially fooling the witch into believing he was someone else. Fallen angels too can disguise themselves. 2 Corinthians 11:14 (AMP) And it is no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light; We want also to be cautious when considering the apparent authority with which the spirit spoke. Satan himself spoke with an assumed authority when he offered our Lord all the kingdoms of the world. I do believe the one who presented to Saul was in fact Samuel. I believe this only because the text seems to say so. “Then Samuel said to Saul,…” verse. 15 “and Samuel said…” verse. 16 Hope this helps, Jeff |
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251 | Follow up. Was it REALLY Samuel? | 1 Samuel | jlhetrick | 210020 | ||
Luke 16:26 (NASB) 'And besides all this, between us and you there is a great chasm fixed, so that those who wish to come over from here to you will not be able, and that none may cross over from there to us.' |
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252 | Follow up. Was it REALLY Samuel? | 1 Samuel | jlhetrick | 210023 | ||
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253 | Should a member rebuke an elder? | 1 Chr 16:22 | jlhetrick | 179876 | ||
Hello matronsgt, I'm sure that Bereaniam appreciates your answer, but this response assumes that her pastor and his family member elders are anointed and called to their roles. They may be simply business people. This is a difficult issue to address on the Forum because it deals with specific people and circumstances that we only have one side of. While Bereaniam seems sincere and honest, she has questioned whether or not she is reading events accurately or not; this lends to her credibility as far as I'm concerned. Caution against using a single verse to answer such a complex question. Rather, let's offer our prayers to the Lord regarding Bereaniam's need. Matt 7:15-16 "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves . 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. ESV God bless you, Jeff |
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254 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | jlhetrick | 190792 | ||
Azure- very good point. Our own Native Americans do not grow facial hair. More appropriately I should say that of the tribes I am familiar with they don't. Furthermore, the more pure their blood-line the more likely the men have no facial hair. Although this might be the most rediculous topic I personally have seen on the forum I felt your point was important enough to be reiterated. By the way- though we have never met face to face, I am a clean shaven, well groomed man and though I've never had a professional manicure- I suddenly have the urge to rush out and have one. I'll need to check my schedule to see if I can squeeze it in. I love the truth of an amazing Creator God who breathed not only life into us but gave us each our very own unique look. It's kinda funny. There are two dogs in my neighborhood that look exactly alike. And those two look exactly like hundreds others of the same label that I have seen in my life. None of them were bearded though. And to think- in 42 years of work and travel I have not yet seen a single human that looks even similar to myself. God bless, Jeff PS. does anyone know the height range for a Godly manly man? |
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255 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | jlhetrick | 190800 | ||
I have always heard (since a child) that for every person there is another in the world that is close to being identical in appearance. Man, I don't know who to blame for my significant weight gain over the past several months- me or the other guy. He better hope we never meet, I have a thing or two to say to him about his diet. Or maybe he'll say it to me; or maybe will simply sit down together for a hearty meal. :-) |
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256 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | jlhetrick | 190801 | ||
"Sorry, what is Godly manly man?" I don't know- we've been told here that he is bearded. I'm trying to establish the remaining parameters so I can work on it. And you ladies though you had it tough! :-) |
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257 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | jlhetrick | 190837 | ||
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258 | I have read one verse | Job | jlhetrick | 189568 | ||
Your welcome and God bless! Jeff |
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259 | Personal Integrity | Job 2:3 | jlhetrick | 152951 | ||
(lunch-break) Hello lionheart, just to add a suggestion. After reading your post I quickly did a search at "Lifeway Christian Stores" http://www.lifewaystores.com/lwstore/ The results included several different books on integrity issues. One of them may be helpful for your needs. Jeff |
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260 | Flesh or Spirit | Psalm | jlhetrick | 154972 | ||
Hi WOS, Interesting topic with debateable points and probably answered through the search funtion. Rom 2:7-11 7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. 8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. 9 There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; 10 but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. 11 For God does not show favoritism. NIV These verses do not refer to backsliding Christians but rather to the saved (who receive eternal life), and the unsaved (who reject the truth of God and receive wrath and anger). The debate you seem to be having with yourself here is the old one of "once saved always saved?" See Heb 6:4 This verse is used by both camps to argue both the possibility of losing one's salvation as well as the impossibility of losing one's salvation. The "can lose" camp argue that this verse clearly teaches the possibiity of losing salvation. If one has "been enlightened" and "shared in the Holy Spirit", and "tasted the goodness of the Word of God and the powers of the coming age", this person must have absolutely been saved. The "can not lose" camp argues from a different perspective. The one "falling away" here is likened to Judas Iscariot. Having seen the works of God in Jesus himself and even having "shared in those works" and "tasted the goodness of the word of God" in the hearing of Jesus' word, and "witnessing the powers of the coming age" by being witness to the miracles of Christ. It would appear from Scripture that Judas in fact performed miracles as one of the deciples sent out in Matt. 10:1 the argument continues against Judas that he "was a traitor" (Luke 6:16) was entered into by Satan (further supported by theological argument that a true christian can not be possessed literally though he might be harrassed or oppressed) and possibly the most important reference Judas lef his ministry to "go where he belongs" (Acts 1:25) Though this last reference doesn't specifically say that Judas died eternally lost, taken in context with the rest of scripture, it certainly appears to be the case. Finally, the "can't loose your salvation" argument logically argues that scripture teaches that once you are justified by Christ it is impossible to be unjustified. The logical argument might go like this. If there is anything one can do to undo his salvation, this thing would be a greater work than the greatest mirical of all that which only Christ could accomplish in reconciling the sinful man to the Father. If we can not be "saved" by our works, how can we be "unsaved" by our works once we have been justified? As a Christian I have gone back and forth on what I believe regarding this as I moved from church to church and teaching to teaching in my travels. The debate is much more involved than what I have articulated above but let me say that based on what I have discovered for myself in the bible, I am convinced that nothing can undo my salvation and that once a person is justified by Christ, he/she is saved once and for all time. Paul said it best: Rom 8:38-39 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. NIV |
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