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161	LOOKING FOR WEIGHTS IN THE BIBLE	Bible general Archive 3	Hank	192282
	Quickest way: Google. Type in three words: bible weights measurements. --Hank
162	Sabbath, Sunday or Saturday?	Bible general Archive 3	Hank	191684
	Dear GRACE-07 - Your question about the Sabbath is easily among the top 10 of most-frequently-asked questions on Study Bible Forum. Therefore, the Forum's archives have many entries on this subject which you can assess by using Search and typing in a key word, such as Sabbath. Additionally, there is a good, scripturally documented article on the subject at http://www.gotquestions.org/Saturday-Sunday.html .... Thanks for your question and welcome to SBF. --Hank
163	silent prayer	Matt 6:5	Hank	191541
	Mike - Some of my colleagues already have answered your question correctly, to wit, that there is nothing in Scripture which teaches that prayer must be vocalized. Some years ago I adopted a practice which has served me exceedingly well and which I would like to commend to you without reservation. Whenever "someone" tells me something, especially something about what he thinks the Bible teaches, I am not the least bit shy about asking this "someone" to prove it. False teachers are flying around like an army of rapacious bats emerging en masse from their cave on a starless night, and one can hardly be too careful these days. The Bible says, "Test all things; hold fast what is good" (1 Thess. 5:21, NKJV). ...... Years ago "someone" (probably the same one who told you about prayer) told me that if I handled frogs, I'd get warts. Well, I was extremely fond of frogs back in those days -- I bear them no ill will even now! -- and I paid no attention to my ill-advised advisor, but handled frogs to my heart's content. And I'm happy to report that to this very day I don't have a single wart. :-) ...... It's mighty important, friend, to be careful from whom one takes his marching orders. In all matters of faith and practice, you'll never go wrong to take them from God's word, the Bible, and from it alone. --Hank
164	Bible lesson for nosy neighbor	Prov 15:1	Hank	191511
	Dear Wildcat - With a user name like that, are you describing yourself or your neighbor? :-) .... You ask whether anyone has suggestions about your relationship with you neighbor. Yes, I have. I'd scrap the idea of posting any message in your window intended for your neighbor. What you're likely going to do with that is antagonize her all the more. Do you attend church? If you do, invite your neighbor to go with you. Ask her over to your house for coffee and a neighborly chat. ...... Here are some Scriptures, not to post in your window for the benefit of your neighbor but to post in your heart for your benefit in getting along with this neighbor. Jesus said, "This is My commandment, that you love one another just as I have loved you" (John 15:12). ..... "You shall love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 19:9). ..... Read and meditate on 1 Corinthians 13, the famous "love chapter" of the Bible. Please try this approach instead of avoidance of your neighbor and posting messages in your window intended for her. She lives next door. Talk with her in person. Don't use sign language! If you are a Christian, pray for this woman. And pray for yourself, that God will help you to love your neighbor and minister to her. --Hank
165	Is there a Theological name for this?	Bible general Archive 3	Hank	191275
	Justme - One who sees some good points in both Calvinism and Arminianism is a Calvarminian. If you believe that, sir, come down to Arkansas and talk to me about investing in my snipe ranch. :-) ..... I don't think there is a theological term for what you describe, although I know you are not alone in agreeing with parts of both soteriological systems, because I do also. I think the gap between the two persuasions is not nearly so broad or deep as one may be led to believe when he is exposed to debates between what we might term the extremes of both, i.e., hyper-Calvinism and hyper-Arminianism. That's what nearly derailed this Forum some years ago. We had super-zealous extremists on both sides going at it with a vengeance that would have made a debate between the Pharisees and Sadducces look like a friendly game of checkers. ...... Calvinists can and do produce Scripture to back up their position. So with Arminians. Yet God wrote the Book, and He doesn't contradict himself. The conflict is not, therefore, in the mind of God but in the finite human mind, in that no human being has perfect understanding of the mind of God nor flawless interpretation of all Scripture. For example, the Bible teaches God's election and it also teaches man's responsibility. There are many things about the Bible that I, now 72, realize I do not understand. Yes, when I was much younger, I was convinced that I understood about all there was to know. More and more, the older I get, I am convinced that the major part of wisdom is not knowing everything but in having ability to recognize what one clearly does not know and the humility to admit it. I can identify with one far greater than I, the apostle Peter, who, when trying to meddle in things that were none of his business, was asked by our Lord, "What is that to thee? Follow thou Me." ...... Justme, I believe with all my heart that the burden of the follower of Christ consists not especially in choosing sides between these two isms but in letting what light God gives us shine before men in order to bring glory to God. And it certainly doesn't take a degree in theology to believe that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, and to teach it to others! Blessings to you, Justme of Missouri, from Hank of Arkansas.
166	Why did Joseph pick Simeon to imprison?	Matthew	Hank	191244
	Restate - J. Vernon McGee's annotation to Geneis 42:24 is as follows: "I don't have any idea why they chose Simeon. I take it that while Joseph was gone out of the room, his brothers made the choice for Simeon to stay, and Joseph accepted that choice." ..... Now it's my turn to ask you a question. Many, myself included, consider the ancient Joseph saga one of the most moving narratives in all the Bible, and even in all the world's literature. Suppose you were asked to state in 100 words or less the main message of the Joseph narrative, what would you say? [We're trying to move from away from the minute details to the big picture, as you may have guessed.] --Hank
167	Marriage Restoration	Rom 4:18	Hank	191237
	RMontgomery - The theme of Romans 4 is justification by faith. I'm not quite sure what you mean exactly by your term "marriage restoration." Would you mind defining the term to make it more understandable? Thanks. --Hank
168	explain 1 corinthians chapter 12	1 Cor 12:1	Hank	191234
	Dear Pattiebee - The theme of 1 Corinthians 12 is spiritual gifts, being the first of three chapters that treat of this subject, so it would help you to study chapters 13 and 14 also. Perhaps you have a more specific question that you would like to ask; if so, please do. Thanks and welcome. --Hank
169	unclean meat	Lev 11:2	Hank	191221
	Dear saved and happy - The dietary restrictions of Leviticus 11 were addressed to and intended for the nation of Israel. In Mark 7:19 Jesus declared all foods clean. Jesus' death on the cross marked an end to the Old Testament law. See Romans 10:4; Galatians 3:24-26; Ephesians 2:15. ..... There is a special teaching on this topic that you will want to read. See Romans 14:1-23. ..... In the Acts account you refer to (Chapter 10), God was teaching the apostle Peter a lesson about people (see Acts 10:28). --Hank
170	What do the bible say about suicide?	Bible general Archive 3	Hank	191212
	DLorddaughter - Questions about suicide easily rank among the top 20 that are asked on SBF, so we think it best not to repeat the same answer over and over. So instead, here are two suggestions: (1) For a biblically based discussion of this topic, please go to http://www.gotquestions.org/suicide-Bible-Christian.html ..... (2) Use Search on this site and type in the word suicide. ...... Thanks for registering with SBF and welcome to it. --Hank
171	Bible study	Romans	Hank	191149
	Begbie - The word of God answers your question -- "Why is it most important to study the Bible?" clearly and thoroughly in two verses, 2 Timothy 3:16,17. First, there is the matter of the authorship of Scripture. We refer to it as God's word simply because it is. "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God." The Greek word that supports the English word "inspiration" is "theopneustos" which literally means "God-breathed." ....."and is profitable" The Bible is worthwhile; it is worth our time and effort. So many books that people read are an utter waste of time. Some of them even poison the mind and spirit, not edify them. But the Bible is different. It is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. ......."for doctrine" (teaching) -- to learn what to believe and what to teach others. There is much bad doctrine (false teaching) in the Christian community. And the only antidote to false teaching is the word of God, properly understood and properly taught ......"for reproof" -- to discern what not to believe. The noble Bereans in the book of Acts searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether the things they were being taught were true. If the Christian doesn't know what the Bible teaches, he is vulnerable to the falling prey to every wind of doctrine that comes along. ........ "for correction" -- to learn what not to do. Parents correct their children by teaching them what not to do. Similarly, God corrects His children through the Scriptures. ....... "for instruction in righteousness -- to understand what should be done. ...... "that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." This is a summing up of why the Scriptures are profitable -- to make the Christian complete by equipping him thoroughly to lead the Christian life as God wants him to, equipped for every good work. ...... Scripture makes abundantly clear how absolutely vital the word of God is. One wonders at the woeful lack of Bible study in many congregations that call themselves churches and among many persons who profess be Christians. --Hank
172	a list of the spiritual gifts	Rom 12:6	Hank	191023
	quaddy - Lists of spiritual gifts are found in Romans 12:6-8; 1 Cor. 12:8-10; 1 Cor 12:28-30; and Ephesians 4:11. Thanks for your question. Welcome to SBF. Hope you enjoy it. --Hank
173	answer	Bible general Archive 3	Hank	190986
	Nkeiruka - Oh, I hope you're not talking about "seed faith" and all that other junk that goes with the 'name it and claim it' heresies that are so rampant today, especially on the TV tube! The Christian's motive should be centered on pleasing God, not on reaping personal benefit. What a shallow and empty faith it is that prompts one to do things out of selfish desire to please oneself instead out of a deep and abiding love for Him whose grace is boundless, whose love is beyond man's comprehension. From this well-spring of gratitude should flow our praise, our adoration, our obedience. We give, therefore, cheerfully and obediently to Him who commands us to do so: "Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give, not grudgingly, or of necessity [compulsion], for God loveth a cheerful giver" (2 Cor. 9:7). --Hank
174	bless you cruse you	Gen 12:3	Hank	190984
	steppenwolf - This was God's promise to Abraham, recorded in Genesis 12:3. --Hank
175	What flavor is your vapor?! James 4:14	2 Tim 4:2	Hank	190811
	Dear surfin - As I read through your "parable," the question kept crossing my mind "Wherein is this better than the 39 parables of our Lord?" --Hank
176	Questions about Paul?	Rom 3:23	Hank	190810
	Dear bibleisforever - Having considered various ways to approach your inquiries into Paul's definition of several key theological terms, I believe the best would be in the form of a recommendation that you read Paul;s letters, especially the one he wrote to the Romans. Surely no one can walk away from a careful study of Romans without having a keen idea of what the apostle means by sin, the law, faith, and justification. You might also pass along the recommendation to your friend that he too search the Scriptures for the absolutely authoritative answers to his questions. --Hank
177	Where was jesus norn	NT general Archive 1	Hank	190561
	Duplicate question, previously answered.
178	Baptismal records?	1 Cor 1:16	Hank	190528
	Thomas 8 - In reference to the phrase in 1 Corinthians 1:16 in which Paul says, "beyond that I do not know whether I baptized any other," you asked whether that statement indicated Paul did not keep a records of his baptisms. Evidently he didn't. The sense of the context appears to indicate that not only did Paul not keep baptismal records, but he baptized very few. He mentions in verse 14 that he baptized Crispus and Gaius and in verse 16 that he baptized the household of Stephanas, but has no recollection of baptizing any one else. The theme of this opening segment of Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth is not baptism per se but divisions in the church. One has to read the entire discourse on divisions in the church, 1 Corinthians 1:10 - 4:21 to get the proper perspective. ....... One other comment before I go, Paul said in verse 17, "For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel." This statement by the apostle, coupled with his assertion in verse 14, "I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius," is indicative that Paul did not consider baptism necessary for salvation. If he had, why then would he be thanking God that he didn't baptize but a very few of the saints in the church at Corinth? Now to reiterate his words in verse 17, "Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel." What is this gospel? The gospel of Christ, the gospel of grace, the good news that by grace we have been saved through faith, and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that none of us may boast (cf. Ephesians 2:8,9). It is the glorious news that "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16). It is the proclamation that "God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). --Hank
179	where is the verse you have not because	James 4:2	Hank	190519
	That would be James 4:2, Sabrina. Thanks for your question and welcome to Lockman's Study Bible Forum. --Hank
180	Nolen Keck is R U here still	Bible general Archive 3	Hank	190380
	RC - Nolan (Makarios) Keck rarely makes an appearance on SBF these days. Nolan got married and is now the father of a little girl. I'll e-mail Nolan and tell him you asked about him. --Hank

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