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301 | Justified by faith or His faithfullness? | Gal 2:16 | mark d seyler | 174691 | ||
Hi MJH, I have enough knowledge to be dangerous! :-) Please read Tim's post for more info. Love in Christ, Mark |
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302 | Justified by faith or His faithfullness? | Gal 2:16 | mark d seyler | 174690 | ||
Thank you, Tim! That answers why so many Bibles translate it that way! Objective Genitive was not covered in what limited training in Greek I have had. This helps a lot! I just had a feeling there was more to this. This also helps with my personal study, as I currently in Matt. 12. Love in Christ, Mark |
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303 | unclean is a sin? or not? | Lev 5:2 | mark d seyler | 174680 | ||
Hi Doc, I think Numbers 19 holds the appropriate references for this situation. One thing, though, perhaps you might tell me what you think. I have always considered the little girl in Mark 5 to have been truly dead. But the Bible doesn't actually record her has being in fact dead, at least as far as I can see. There are 3 people considered to be raised from the dead by Jesus during His earthly ministry, the widow of Nain's son, Lazarus, and this little girl. The widow's son is declared dead, (Luke 7:12) "Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her." Jesus touched his bier, and he returned to life. This is cut and dried. Lazarus, in the same way, is declared both by Jesus and in the narative to be dead. (John 11:14) "Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead." (Joh 11:44) "And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go." Regarding Jairus' daughter, the text says that those there were "knowing she was dead", but the narrative does not come out and say she was specifically dead. In fact, Jesus says, "Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth." (Luke 8:52) Now, this is one of those verses that is customarily taken in the sense of "He said that, but that's not what He meant", and I wonder if that is actually what we should do? The reason I wonder about this is that the ones that the Bible says plainly that they were dead, Jesus didn't touch. The one He touched He said was not dead. I'm not sure that this even affects the overall question of Jesus becoming unclean, because there is still the matter of the woman with the issue of blood who touched Jesus. That is, if her touching Him is to be considered the same as if He touched her, because that is the way the Law is written: Lev 15:19 "And if a woman have an issue, and her issue in her flesh be blood, she shall be put apart seven days: and whosoever toucheth her shall be unclean until the even." Then there is one other aspect of this that occurs to me, as I am currently studying in Matthew 12, where Jesus demonstrates that it is lawful to break the Sabbath in case of neccessity, so also perhaps the healings and resurrections would supercede the ceremonial laws of uncleaness. Are there any other instances you can think of where Jesus might have been made unclean? Love in Christ, Mark |
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304 | Did Cain marry one of his sisters? | Eph 5:25 | mark d seyler | 174646 | ||
Since your argument is from the silence of Scriptures, one could assert with Equal Validity that Cain was concerned about the Little People, who had travelled back in time from Middle Earth, or whatever else you want. I think you would agree that not every childbirth throughout history is listed in the Bible. If some are not included, others might not be as well. Since Genesis 5:4 does not say When Adam fathered other children in relation to Seth :-) I would not presume to state definitively that there were none prior to Seth. Since the Bible says that God created Adam, and from Adam made Eve, I'll stick with that. We could make guesses all day long of who else God might have made, but it wouldn't have any Biblical foundation. Acts 17:26, 1 Cor 15:22, and Romans 5 all give indication that Adam was the father of all men. I do not wish to debate this with you, but I instead refer you to search this website using "Cain wife". This will enable you to read various views on this topic. Love in Christ, Mark |
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305 | God's eternal purpose | Deut 32:4 | mark d seyler | 174640 | ||
Hi Hank, No, I don't think that's stretching the point at all! It troubles me that some presume things that fly in the face of clearly written Scripture. I suspect that some topics fiercely debated in this age will be unmentioned in the next. I think we do much better to stick with what is clearly and plainly stated, such as that sin is what is contrary to God. We should simply avoid it. If we do that, we do well. Love in Christ, Mark |
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306 | God's eternal purpose | Deut 32:4 | mark d seyler | 174633 | ||
Are we saying then that the only way for God to achieve His eternal purpose was through Adam's sin? That unless someone sinned, God's purpose could not be accomplished? Or, are we saying that of all the various ways God could have acheived His eternal purpose, He chose a method that necessitated Adam to sin, again saying that God's purpose required sin, but that it could have been different? Or should we rather say that God's purpose was to have a people holy and blameless, without the hint of sin, and so that is what He made, and that when Adam fell, He initiated and provided a way for man to be made holy and blameless, which was what He wanted all along? Just something to think about. . . Love in Christ, Mark |
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307 | unclean is a sin? or not? | Lev 5:2 | mark d seyler | 174626 | ||
Hi Doc, Isn't Leviticus 22 speaking of the sons of Aaron? Love in Christ, Mark |
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308 | Which sacrifices have ended? | Acts 2:46 | mark d seyler | 174492 | ||
Hi Kalos, I've only just realized - this was your 7000th post, my brother!!! Thank you for sharing! Love in Christ, Mark |
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309 | How Do We Put On Christ? | Rom 13:14 | mark d seyler | 174448 | ||
Hi Bliss, Thank you for your answer. I have been studying this topic myself, and I have been interested in what others might answer. If I understand you correctly, we 1) We identify with Christ through baptism, 2) We show through our lives the attributes of Jesus, 3) We prevent our fleshly desires from developing into sin. I think this is a sound answer, and it speaks in the terms I have long heard this taught. After salvation, and the obedience of baptism, stop acting like a fallen man, and start acting like Jesus. But I have realized that this isn't really specific enough for me. It's one thing to read in the Bible of what Jesus did in situations that confronted Him, and many of those in fact will parallel situations I have to deal with. But not everying has a direct parallel. Jesus always acted according to His nature, without that constant battle against a fallen nature. Now, I am not saying that we will, in this life, be completely free from that fallen nature, but I want to become more like the new nature, to be more like Jesus, not just to try to act more like Jesus. So I have been considering how I might actively pursue becoming more like Jesus. When we "put on a coat", which is the metaphor used, there is a specific process we engage in. Notice that the Bible does not say "be clothed in Christ", but rather, "put on the Lord Jesus Christ", indicating that there are particular actions or steps we are to take. I think your referrence to Colossians is right on target, and speaks to what I have been thinking: Col 3:10 "and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him--" "...being renewed to a true knowledge..." Eph 4:22 "that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, 23 and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind," As I think about how to renew the mind, one Scripture stands out to me that gives a practical instruction: 2 Cor 10:5 "We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ," "Destroying everything raised against the knowledge of God," "Taking captive every thought to the obedience of Christ" And what was the defining factor of Christ's obedience? Phil 2:5 For think this within you, which mind was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who subsisting in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God, 7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a slave, having become in the likeness of men 8 and being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, having become obedient until death, even the death of a cross. Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. Jesus came as a servant. He laid aside everything else, and came to serve, and to die. So I'd like to offer this for consideration. We put on Christ by first submitting to Him, and being reborn, by stopping wrong behaviors, and by examining every thought we have in our heads to see if it conforms to servitude and death of self, to the obedience of Christ. If it does, and is in accordance with the Word, encourage it, and if it doesn't, stop it, before it turns to sin. The more I write the more I think of, but I'll stop here for now. Do you have any comments on this? Love in Christ, Mark |
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310 | Will there be a one-world religion? | 2 John 1:7 | mark d seyler | 174277 | ||
Hi Justme, Just for the record, I do not believe that the "Left Behind" series presents an accurate portrayal of End Times Prophecies. Love in Christ, Mark |
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311 | Contra "Total Depravity" | Gen 4:26 | mark d seyler | 174250 | ||
There is another view of this verse. Many believe that the "calling on the name of the LORD" was not favorable. The following is quoted from The Targum of Palestine (THE TARGUM OF JONATHAN BEN UZZIEL) "And Adam knew his wife again, at the end of a hundred and thirty years after Habel had been slain; and she bare a son, and called his name Sheth; for she said, The Lord hath given me another son instead of Habel whom Kain slew. And to Sheth also was born a son, and he called his name Enosh. That was the generation in whose days they began to err, and to make themselves idols, and surnamed their idols by the name of the Word of the Lord." (to read more, see http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/religionet/ts/PJgen.htm) From the Targum of Onkelos: 26. And to Sheth also was born a son, and he called his name Enosh. Then in his days the sons of men desisted (or forbore) from praying in the name of the Lord. (Please see http://www.ultimasurf.net/bible/aramaic/targum/onkelos/genesis/genesis_4.htm) There are other ancient sources as well that indicate that men were calling either themselves (See margin A.V.) or their idols by the LORD's Name. There is also the logic that men would not be said to "begin" worship of the LORD, as that had already been begun by Abel, if not Adam. Love in Christ, Mark |
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312 | Christianity, Religions and Confusion | John 14:6 | mark d seyler | 174195 | ||
I don't find Mary K. Baxter the most credible witness. "In 1976, while she was living in Belleville, through a direct order from GOD THE FATHER; JESUS, THE SON OF GOD, came to her in human form. On 40 consecutive vists 3 hours a night, Jesus took her 30 nights to hell and 10 nights to heaven. Mary has received many visitations from THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. Her calling from the Lord, are dreams, visions, revelations, a handmaiden of the Lord." from http://mywebpage.netscape.com/marykbaxter/index.html Among other things she advocates is "healing in the atonement", which is decidedly unbiblical. However, she is Pre-Trib. :-) Love in Christ, Mark |
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313 | Jesus' Instruction to Nicodemus | John 3:14 | mark d seyler | 173964 | ||
Hi Hank, I will agree with you, and I withdraw my participation from the current discussion, in the hope that the other participants will likewise do the same. Thank you for your voice of reason! :-) Love in Christ, Mark |
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314 | Theological Terms | Prov 1:5 | mark d seyler | 173963 | ||
Hi Doc, Thank you for the link, and thank you for your graciousness. Love in Christ, Mark |
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315 | Theological Terms | Prov 1:5 | mark d seyler | 173922 | ||
Hi Doc, Synergy means working together, and so I know that we differ on the application of this word. You would call giving consent a "work". I do not. The Bible declares that we do not work for our salvation, yet it constantly demands our willingness before salvation occurs. In the case of the man who receives a call from his bank asking if it is alright for a Mr. Trump to deposit a bazillion dollars into his account, when the man says "yes", you would say that this man has worked for his wealth, while I would say that this man has not worked for his wealth, that he has received as a free gift that which this Mr. Trump has worked for. But the point that really captured my attention was: "This theory accordingly holds that the soul has not lost in the fall all inclination toward holiness, nor all power to seek for it under the influence of ordinary motives." We do not beleive that man, out of his "ordinary motives" seeks after God. Matt 11:28 "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." 1 John 1 1 What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life-- 2 and the life was manifested, and we have seen and testify and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was manifested to us-- 3 what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. Its not as if we are simply going through our lives, and one day wake up and say, "Ya know, I need a savior!" God makes Himself known to us - He comes to us - but He only saves us if we are willing to receive Him. John 1:12 But as many as received (active voice) Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, The Bible tells us that we receive Jesus. Over and over, throughout the pages of Scripture, God pleads with man to let Him save us. To let Him gather us together. God does not force Himself on people. God has done all the work of salvation. God wills all to be saved. God saves those who are willing. Love in Christ, Mark |
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316 | Theological Terms | Prov 1:5 | mark d seyler | 173916 | ||
Hi eklektos, Are you thinking of this quote from Pink in relation to Ezekiel? Eze 11:19 And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh: Love in Christ, Mark |
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317 | Theological Terms | Prov 1:5 | mark d seyler | 173914 | ||
Of course this is not a complete list of views of salvation. I think this is exemplary of the error you tend to ascribe to me which I do not, and never have, subscribed to. You prefer to characterize me as a "synergist", and you include in your definition "This theory accordingly holds that the soul has not lost in the fall all inclination toward holiness, nor all power to seek for it under the influence of ordinary motives." And so based on that definition, that is not what I believe. I apologize if I have not been clear in my presentation of the Gospel. Luke 15:4 "What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? Luke 15:5 "When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. Luke 15:6 "And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!' Luke 15:7 "I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. The Bible does not teach that we go searching for Jesus, but that He came searching for us. We do not, of our own devices and motivations, "under the influence of ordinary motives" stand up and say, I need a saviour! Mat 9:13 But going, learn what this is, "I desire mercy and not sacrifice." For I did not come to call righteous ones, but sinners to repentance. Hos. 6:6 He calls us to repentance. That is hardly an "ordinary motive" in my book. Maybe it is in yours. As I look at your definitions, none of them actually acomodate this view. That which is done to save is done by God, God wills all to be saved, and saves the willing. Love in Christ, Mark |
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318 | Christ, the power of God to us | 1 Cor 1:24 | mark d seyler | 173906 | ||
1 Corinthians 1:20-31 (20) Where is the wise? Where the scribe? Where the lawyer of this world? Did God not make the wisdom of this world foolish? (21) For since in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom did not know God, God was pleased through the foolishness of preaching to save the ones believing. (22) And since Jews ask for a sign, and Greeks seek wisdom, (23) we, on the other hand, preach Christ crucified (truly an offense to Jews, and foolishness to Greeks), (24) but to the called out ones, both to Jews and to Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God; (25) because the foolish thing of God is wiser than men, and the weak thing of God is stronger than men. (26) For you see your calling, brothers, that there are not many wise according to flesh, nor many powerful, not many wellborn. (27) But God chose the foolish things of the world that the wise might be put to shame, and God chose the weak things of the world so that He might put to shame the strong things. (28) And God chose the low-born of the world, and the despised, and the things that are not, so that He might bring to nothing the things that are, (29) so that no flesh might glory in His presence. (30) But of Him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, both righteousness and sanctification and redemption, (31) so that even as it has been written, "He that glories, let him glory in" the "Lord." Jer. 9:24 |
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319 | The Offence of the Cross | 1 Cor 1:23 | mark d seyler | 173905 | ||
"Of all the doctrines of the Bible, none is so offensive to human nature as the doctrine of God's sovereignty." --J. C. Ryle What does the Bible say? 1 Corinthians 1:23 We preach Christ (the Messiah) crucified, [preaching which] to the Jews is a scandal and an offensive stumbling block [that springs a snare or trap], and to the Gentiles it is absurd and utterly unphilosophical nonsense. 1 Cor 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 1 Peter 2 6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, 8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. Gal 5:11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased. Rom 9:33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. What is it in the Bible that man hates? The Cross - Christ crucified. Because we have to acknowledge that we are sinners, we have to acknowledge that we are lost, and that only by Jesus' death can we be saved, only by taking that cross as our own, and laying down our life to Him, and man violently rebels against that. |
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320 | Jesus' Instruction to Nicodemus | John 3:14 | mark d seyler | 173904 | ||
Hi John, Scripture does not record anyone refusing to look at the serpent, but then, neither does Scripture record anyone specifically looking at the serpent. It simply records that the salvation was effective when received. We can only speculate whether or not there were some who did not look. We can likewise only speculate on what they "knew", or thought they knew. How many times did the people Not Believe Moses? How many times were they disobedient to his words? A Lot! But in my experience, I have not known people to always demonstrate a belief in what others considered to be a proven fact. It would not surprise me if I were to learn that there were those who said "Stupid superstition - I'm dying!", and refused to look, and died. Jesus could have chosen any example, and the example He chose was of salvation freely available to all. This sure fits the rest of the Scriptures! :-) Not to mention all the typology contained in that example. Of course we are helpless without God! It was not the people's gaze upon the thing of bronze that cured them. If was the divine, sovereign, work of God that cured them, just as it is the divine, sovereign work of God that saves us. How does "free will" fit into the picture? It was up to the people to look or not. To believe or not. And it is up to us to receive or not. God saves the willing, and wills all to be saved. Love in Christ, Mark |
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