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361 | Alternative to the term "Jesus is LORD"? | Rom 10:9 | kalos | 175345 | ||
Hank: I wonder how many of these "post-modern, anti-monarchic" kids have any idea what is meant by the words "post-modern, anti-monarchic". Maybe this term should also be dumbed down to something more relevant and appropriate. Kalos |
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362 | Alternative to the term "Jesus is LORD"? | Deut 11:19 | kalos | 175344 | ||
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 NIV The BIBLE says: "Jesus is Lord." While I appreciate your desire to present the gospel clearly, I'm not a fan of changing the wording of the Word to make it more relevant. Even the modern paraphrases I consulted didn't change the word "Lord" in Romans 10:9. I think that many young people in America do not know what the words honor, respect, duty, or integrity mean. Many are not familiar with the term or the concept of "keeping your word". We ought not tamper with the word of God. Why not just say what the Bible says -- "Jesus is Lord" -- and then explain what that means? As an old preacher used to say, "The Word of God doesn't need to be brought up to date. It is up to date. God's Word is more up to date than the headlines of tomorrow's newspaper." Having said all that, I would be pleased to see someone give an explanation of "Jesus is Lord" that even today's high school and college graduates could comprehend. Grace to you, Kalos |
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363 | "Jesus Himself did not baptize" | John 4:2 | kalos | 175317 | ||
"Jesus Himself did not baptize" But Jesus' disciples were really the ones doing the baptizing, and not Jesus himself. John 4:2 Contemporary English Version (CEV) John 4:1-3 New Living Translation (NLT) Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard, "Jesus is baptizing and making more disciples than John" (though Jesus himself didn't baptize them--his disciples did). So he left Judea to return to Galilee. John 4:2 New International Reader's Version (NIRV) But in fact Jesus was not baptizing. His disciples were. |
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364 | We know what Bible MEANS by what it SAYS | Ex 7:17 | kalos | 175230 | ||
"Thus saith the LORD..." Exodus 7:17a ____________________ "We should always be ready to have our understanding of the Bible challenged by what it says." ____________________ "We all come to the Bible with preconceived ideas. Sometimes they are right, sometimes wrong. We should always be ready to have our understanding of the Bible challenged by what it says. If we are not willing, then we are prideful. And God is distant from the proud (Psalm 138:6)." (www.carm.org/bible/interpret.htm) |
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365 | One Pastor and one assembly? | Acts 2:42 | kalos | 175135 | ||
Margaret: In re-reading what I had written earlier I now see that the problem is that I failed to clearly communicate what I meant. When I used the word "church" I did not mean "building". Here's what I meant. When I used the word "church" in the sentences you quote, what I meant was "assembly" or "congregation." What I meant was: If everyone went CONGREGATION hopping there would be no CONGREGATION to hop to. CONGREGATION -- the people not a building. My intended meaning of the word "church" was the people who make up the congregation, whether they meet in a building or out under the stars. "Building" has nothing to do with what I meant. In the other sentence what I meant was: If no one believed in joining a local CONGREGATION, there would be no local CONGREGATION to join. Again what I meant had nothing to do with a building. Sorry for my failure to communicate. I appreciate you for pointing out that I had not made my meaning clear and for giving me another chance to clarify it. Grace to you, John |
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366 | One Pastor and one assembly? | Acts 2:42 | kalos | 175134 | ||
Bereaniam: Is there a book, chapter and/or verse that SAYS a Christian has to sit under one pastor and do it only with the same (nearly the same) people each week? You've got me there. :-) No, there is no book, chapter and verse that says that. Thank you for completing a user profile. It was a pleasure to read it and learn more about you. Your testimony really blessed me. I truly appreciate your participation in the forum. Grace and peace to you, John |
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367 | One Pastor and one assembly? | Acts 2:42 | kalos | 175109 | ||
Bereaniam, You write: 'I do not intend to "church-hop" forever.' I reply: I never said that you did. I'm not sure I even used the word "hop" in my last couple of posts. You ask: 'Are you implying that because the church is never a "lone individual" that when I assemble with different believers that I'm alone?' I reply: No, I am neither saying nor implying that. In a literal, physical sense one is either alone or not alone. By definition when you assemble with other people, you are not alone. I agree with you, a building is not a church. In front of some church buildings is a sign I agree with. It says, "This is where the church meets." Whenever believers assemble in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ -- whether in a house, school, gym, airplane hangar, etc. -- then that assembly is a church. You ask: 'When the early "church" met from "house to house" (church to church), do you think it was always the same people?' I reply: No, it was not necessarily the same people. In my two previous posts, all I did was 1) give a Bible definition of "church"; and 2) Give examples from the Amplified New Testament showing that the word "church" means "assembly" -- -- believers (plural) assembling themselves together in His name. The scope of those two posts is quite narrow. They don't mean anything other than what the words say. :-) Grace and peace, Kalos |
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368 | One Pastor and one assembly? | Acts 2:42 | kalos | 175091 | ||
We may be too hung up on some definitions of church. Yet we do not want to ignore the Bible definition. The church is never a lone individual. It is always an assembly -- believers (plural) assembling themselves together in His name. (All Scripture quotes are from the Amplified Bible.) 1Co 1:2 To the church (assembly) of God which is in Corinth, to those consecrated and purified and made holy in Christ Jesus, [who are] selected and called to be saints (God's people), together with all those who in any place call upon and give honor to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: 2Co 1:1 PAUL, AN apostle (a special messenger) of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy [our] brother, to the church (assembly) of God which is at Corinth, and to all the saints (the people of God) throughout Achaia (most of Greece): Php 4:15 And you Philippians yourselves well know that in the early days of the Gospel ministry, when I left Macedonia, no church (assembly) entered into partnership with me and opened up [a debit and credit] account in giving and receiving except you only. Col 4:15 Give my greetings to the brethren at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the assembly (the church) which meets in her house. |
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369 | One Pastor and one assembly? | Acts 2:42 | kalos | 175090 | ||
Church defined [Bereaniam: Thank you for your reply. I appreciate your input and participation in the Forum. Grace and peace, Kalos] Church -- Biblical Definition 'Churches (local), Summary: A local church is an ASSEMBLY of professed believers on the Lord Jesus Christ, living for the most part in one locality, who ASSEMBLE THEMSELVES TOGETHER in His name for the breaking of bread, worship, praise, prayer, testimony, the ministry of the word, discipline, and the furtherance of the Gospel, Hebrews 10:25; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 14:26; 5:4,5; Philippians 4:14-18; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; Acts 13:1-4. Such a church exists where two or three are thus gathered Matthew 18:20. Every such local church has Christ in the midst, is a temple of God, and indwelt by the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 3:16,17. When perfected in organization a local church consists of "saints, with the bishops elders and deacons."' (Emphasis added.) ____________________ Bibliography Information Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Philippians 1". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". (http://www.studylight.org) 1917. |
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370 | One Pastor and one assembly? | Acts 2:42 | kalos | 175075 | ||
Hank: You have given a good answer. Also, consider this: If everyone went church hopping, there would be no churches to hop to. Also, if no one believed in joining a local church, there would be no local church. Often common sense is an uncommon virtue. Grace to you, Kalos |
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371 | Myths Christians Believe | 1 Tim 1:4 | kalos | 174986 | ||
Myths Christians Believe or Things People Believe That Are NOT in the Bible Christians, as well as non-Christians, believe a lot of things that are not in the Bible -- things that are mere myths. Many of these have been around a long time and have been passed down from generation to generation, often by well meaning, but ill-informed, Christians. A few examples of myths Christians believe are: [] If I Do Everything Right, Life Will Work Smoothly. [] God Won't Give Me More Than I Can Handle. [] God Helps Those Who Help Themselves. [] Myths About Heaven. [] Myths About the Bible and Salvation 'Many non-Christians believe a myth that is accepted by a lot of Christians as well--that the Bible has been changed and corrupted since it was written...Many Christians believe another myth: "I believe in Jesus, but surely God will let people of other faiths into heaven too." Many seem to think that being a "good Muslim" or a "sincere Buddhist" should count for something.' (Myths Christians Believe by Sue Bohlin ) ____________________ Source: Myths Christians Believe Written by Sue Bohlin at www.probe.org/content/view/963/147/ |
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372 | "Come, let us wipe them out as a nation" | Ps 83:4 | kalos | 174976 | ||
They say, "Come, let us wipe them out as a nation so that Israel's name will no longer be remembered." Psalm 83:4 Psalm 83 Holman Christian Standard Bible Prayer against Enemies* A song. A psalm of Asaph. 1 God, do not keep silent. Do not be deaf, God, do not be idle. 2 See how Your enemies make an uproar; those who hate You have acted arrogantly. 3 They devise clever schemes against Your people; they conspire against Your treasured ones. 4 They say, "Come, let us wipe them out as a nation so that Israel's name will no longer be remembered." 5 For they have conspired with one mind; they form an alliance against You-- 6 the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, Moab and the Hagrites, 7 Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre. 8 Even Assyria has joined them; they lend support to the sons of Lot. Selah 9 Deal with them as [You did] with Midian, as [You did] with Sisera and Jabin at the Kishon River. 10 They were destroyed at En-dor; they became manure for the ground. 11 Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, and all their tribal leaders like Zebah and Zalmunna, 12 who said, "Let us seize God's pastures for ourselves." 13 Make them like tumbleweed, my God, like straw before the wind. 14 As fire burns a forest, as a flame blazes through mountains, 15 so pursue them with Your tempest and terrify them with Your storm. 16 Cover their faces with shame so that they will seek Your name, Lord. 17 Let them be put to shame and terrified forever; let them perish in disgrace. 18 May they know that You alone-- whose name is Yahweh-- are the Most High over all the earth. *Enemies. The Hezbollah, Hamas, PLO, murderers, terrorists, and other cowards. Genesis 12:1-3 Now the LORD had said unto Abram...And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will BLESS them that bless thee, and CURSE him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. (Emphasis added.] |
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373 | Is the Gap Theory Biblical? | Gen 1:2 | kalos | 174949 | ||
Is the Gap Theory Biblical? ____________________ "The gap theory has no scientific merit, requires a very forced Biblical exegesis, and leads to a God-dishonoring theology. It does not work, either Biblically or scientifically." ____________________ 'If the Bible actually teaches the gap theory, however, then there might be some reason to try to accommodate it in our theology. But the Bible does not teach it! If there really had been billions of years of animals suffering and dying before Genesis 1:2, why would God say nothing about it? The best they can offer in support of such a notion are some out-of-context quotes from Isaiah and Jeremiah, along with an ad hoc translation of Genesis 1:1,2. 'And why would God send such a devastating cataclysm at all? Satan's fall did not occur until after the creation week of Genesis 1, for at that time God had pronounced the whole creation "very good" (Genesis 1: 31). At present, however, "the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together" (Romans 8:22) because of the great curse pronounced by God on man's dominion (Genesis 3:17-19), as a result of sin. 'This groaning creation has indeed experienced one global cataclysm—one not inferred from vague hints in out-of-context quotes, but rather one described in great detail in Genesis 6-9 and referred to often and unambiguously in later passages—namely, the worldwide Flood in the days of Noah. Most of the vast fossil graveyards in the earth's crust can best be explained as one of the results of the Flood. 'This awesome spectacle of destruction and death was not part of God's "very good" creation. There was no death in the world until sin was in the world (Romans 5:12; I Corinthians 15:21; etc.). In fact, death itself is "the wages of sin" (Romans 6:23). Our future deliverance from sin and death has been purchased by the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ, who is "the propitiation for our sins and ... also for the sins of the whole world" (John 2:2). 'But if "death reigned" not "from Adam to Moses," as the Bible says (Romans 5:14), but had already reigned for billions of years before Adam, then death is not the wages of sin but instead was part of God's creative purpose. How then could the death of Christ put away sin? The gap theory thus undermines the very gospel of our salvation, as well as the holy character of God. 'The fact is that no such gap exists between the first two verses of Genesis at all. The second verse merely describes the initial aspect of the creation as "without form and void"—that is, with neither structure nor inhabitants. The rest of the chapter tells how God produced a marvelous structure for His created universe, with multitudes of plant and animal inhabitants for the earth, all to be under the dominion of its human inhabitants created in the image of God. It was only then that God pronounced the creation "finished" (Genesis 2:1). 'It is time for those who believe the Bible and in the goodness and wisdom of God to abandon the gap theory once and for all (as well as the day-age theory, which is even worse) and simply believe what God has said. The gap theory has no scientific merit, requires a very forced Biblical exegesis, and leads to a God-dishonoring theology. It does not work, either Biblically or scientifically.' (Source: www.icr.org) ____________________ To read more go to: www.icr.org Excerpt from "Why the Gap Theory Won't Work (#107)" by Henry Morris, Ph.D. Dr. Henry Morris is Founder and President Emeritus of ICR See also ID# 165179 or go to www.gotquestions.org/gap-theory.html |
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374 | Which sacrifices have ended? | Acts 2:46 | kalos | 174351 | ||
An offering for sins is no longer needed Hebrews 10:15-18 'Having God's Torah written in one's heart and mind necessarily implies that God has forgiven one's sins, so that "an offering for sins is no longer needed." Therefore the readers of this sermon should free themselves from their compulsion to offer animal sacrifices as sin offerings and instead be fully assured of the sufficiency of Yeshua's (Jesus') sacrifice of himself on their behalf. We moderns have no such compulsion, but we too should be convinced of the necessity of blood sacrifice for sin while having assurance that Yeshua's blood sacrifice fulfills that requirement. With this, the author's major argument is completed. 'But the author is very specific in limiting what he says. "An offering for sins is no longer needed" and is ruled out. But the other sacrificial offerings remain part of God's order even after Yeshua's death, as proved by Sha'ul's (Paul's) activity in the Temple at Acts 24:17. With the destruction of the Temple, sacrificial offerings became impossible; but if the Temple is rebuilt, thank offerings, meal offerings, and praise offerings may be offered once again. The author of this letter [to the Hebrews] does not proclaim the end of the sacrificial system in its entirety, only the end of animal sacrifices for sins.' ____________________ Source: Jewish New Testament Commentary, David H. Stern, Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc., 1992 Scripture quotes, enclosed in double quotation marks, are from The Complete Jewish Bible, David H. Stern, Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc., 1998 |
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375 | Contra "Total Depravity" | Gen 4:26 | kalos | 174298 | ||
AJJR: Thanks for providing that good information. Grace to you, Kalos |
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376 | Contra "Total Depravity" | Gen 4:26 | kalos | 174293 | ||
Gen. 4:26 THE CHUMASH [The following is from the translation and commentary on Genesis 4:26 found in THE CHUMASH (The Torah: With A Commentary Anthologized From the Rabbinic Writings), The Stone Edition, Mesorah Publications, Ltd., Brooklyn, New York, Copyright 1998, 2000.] Genesis 4:26 "And as for Seth, to him also a son was born, and he named him Enosh. Then to call in the Name of HASHEM* became profaned." (*HASHEM -- "the Name", YAHWEH, YHWH, Strong's # 3068) "The generation of Enosh introduced idolatry, which was to become the blight of humanity for thousands of years. By ascribing God-like qualities to man and lifeless objects, they created the abominable situation in which to call in the Name of HASHEM became profaned (Rashi)." |
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377 | Contra "Total Depravity" | Gen 4:26 | kalos | 174292 | ||
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378 | Who? Naturally. | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 174238 | ||
Who? Naturally. [The following is not unlike a typical forum thread.] Abbott: Well, let's see, we have on the bags, Who's on first, What's on second, I Don't Know is on third... Costello: That's what I want to find out. Abbott: I say Who's on first, What's on second, I Don't Know's on third. Costello: Are you the manager? Abbott: Yes. Costello: You gonna be the coach too? Abbott: Yes. Costello: And you don't know the fellows' names? Abbott: Well I should. Costello: Well then who's on first? Abbott: Yes. Costello: I mean the fellow's name. Abbott: Who. Costello: The guy on first. Abbott: Who. Costello: The first baseman. Abbott: Who. Costello: The guy playing... Abbott: Who is on first! Costello: I'm asking YOU who's on first. Abbott: That's the man's name. Costello: That's who's name? Abbott: Yes. Costello: Well go ahead and tell me. Abbott: That's it. Costello: That's who? Abbott: Yes. PAUSE Costello: Look, you gotta first baseman? Abbott: Certainly. Costello: Who's playing first? Abbott: That's right. Costello: When you pay off the first baseman every month, who gets the money? Abbott: Every dollar of it. Costello: All I'm trying to find out is the fellow's name on first base. Abbott: Who. Costello: The guy that gets... Abbott: That's it. Costello: Who gets the money... Abbott: He does, every dollar. Sometimes his wife comes down and collects it. Costello: Whose wife? Abbott: Yes. PAUSE Abbott: What's wrong with that? Costello: Look, all I wanna know is when you sign up the first baseman, how does he sign his name? Abbott: Who. Costello: The guy. Abbott: Who. Costello: How does he sign... Abbott: That's how he signs it. Costello: Who? Abbott: Yes. PAUSE Costello: All I'm trying to find out is what's the guy's name on first base. Abbott: No. What is on second base. Costello: I'm not asking you who's on second. Abbott: Who's on first. Costello: One base at a time! Abbott: Well, don't change the players around. Costello: I'm not changing nobody! Abbott: Take it easy, buddy. Costello: I'm only asking you, who's the guy on first base? Abbott: That's right. Costello: Ok. Abbott: All right. PAUSE Costello: What's the guy's name on first base? Abbott: No. What is on second. Costello: I'm not asking you who's on second. Abbott: Who's on first. Costello: I don't know. Abbott: He's on third, we're not talking about him. Costello: Now how did I get on third base? Abbott: Why you mentioned his name. Costello: If I mentioned the third baseman's name, who did I say is playing third? Abbott: No. Who's playing first. Costello: What's on first? Abbott: What's on second. Costello: I don't know. Abbott: He's on third. Costello: There I go, back on third again! PAUSE Costello: Would you just stay on third base and don't go off it. Abbott: All right, what do you want to know? Costello: Now who's playing third base? Abbott: Why do you insist on putting Who on third base? Costello: What am I putting on third. Abbott: No. What is on second. Costello: You don't want who on second? Abbott: Who is on first. Costello: I don't know. Abbott and Costello Together:Third base! PAUSE Costello: You know I'm a catcher too. Abbott: So they tell me. Costello: I get behind the plate to do some fancy catching, Tomorrow's pitching on my team and a heavy hitter gets up. Now the heavy hitter bunts the ball. When he bunts the ball, me, being a good catcher, I'm gonna throw the guy out at first base. So I pick up the ball and throw it to who? Abbott: Now that's the first thing you've said right. Costello: I don't even know what I'm talking about! PAUSE Abbott: That's all you have to do. Costello: Is to throw the ball to first base. Abbott: Yes! Costello: Now who's got it? Abbott: Naturally. PAUSE Costello: Look, if I throw the ball to first base, somebody's gotta get it. Now who has it? Abbott: Naturally. Costello: Who? Abbott: Naturally. Costello: Naturally? Abbott: Naturally. Costello: Now you ask me. Abbott: You throw the ball to Who? Costello: Naturally. Abbott: That's it. Costello: Same as you! Same as YOU! I throw the ball to who. Whoever it is drops the ball and the guy runs to second. Who picks up the ball and throws it to What. What throws it to I Don't Know. I Don't Know throws it back to Tomorrow, Triple play. Another guy gets up and hits a long fly ball to Because. Why? I don't know! He's on third and I don't give a darn! Abbott: What? Costello: I said I don't give a DARN! Abbott: Oh, that's our shortstop. (Source: www.baseball-almanac.com/humor4.shtml) [Edited to fit forum space limitations.] |
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379 | Spirit received is miraculous never non | Acts 2:38 | kalos | 174182 | ||
Doc: According to the reply you received from him, apparently the answer to your question is: No, it is not possible for him to post on topics beyond cessationism, preterism, baptismal regeneration, or other Church of Christ teachings. I, too, post what I believe. But, as a random sampling of the 6,995 posts I've submitted will show, I am not stuck on one (or three )over-emphasized points of theology. Grace to you, Kalos |
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380 | Avoid Disputes Over Secondary Matters | 2 Tim 2:23 | kalos | 174175 | ||
Avoid Disputes Over Secondary Matters 'Some things (such as the bodily resurrection of Christ) are non-negotiable. Other things may be open to debate, such as who wrote the book of Hebrews, the nature of Paul’s “thorn in the flesh,” and the number of angels that can stand on the head of a pin. WE AVOID BECOMING EMBROILED IN DISPUTATIONS OVER SECONDARY MATTERS (2 Timothy 2:23; Titus 3:9)' (www.gotquestions.org/tolerance-Christian.html). (Emphasis added.) AMPLIFIED 2 Timothy 2:23 But refuse (shut your mind against, have nothing to do with) trifling (ill-informed, unedifying, stupid) controversies over ignorant questionings, for you know that they foster strife and breed quarrels. AMPLIFIED Titus 3:9 But avoid stupid and foolish controversies and genealogies and dissensions and wrangling about the Law, for they are unprofitable and futile. All right, people, if you ignore Forum guidelines, how about at least obeying the Word of God? After all, trifling controversies, dissensions and wrangling do not glorify God. Nor do they edify anyone. "Look for people who always seem stuck on one over-emphasized point of theology. This is the person who bangs the proverbial drum for his own little area. Some crazy quirk. And it usually is not some great divine insight. They'd like you to think they're so close to God that they have a great divine insight that no one else has. The fact of the matter is they're seeking a platform for the feeding of their ego. Watch for people with a lack of balance." --Heard on Christian Radio Grace and peace, Kalos |
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