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81	Pauls Teaching	Bible general Archive 4	stjohn	218793
	Homework question.
82	Paul's missionary work	Bible general Archive 4	stjohn	218791
	Homework question.
83	how long did samuel judge israel?	1 Samuel	stjohn	218776
	Hi junix, Welcome to the forum. Is this a homework question? We don't wish to discourage you or anyone else, from visiting SBF and asking questions if you need help in understanding something in the scriptures, but we do not think we should do you research or reading for you. If you have been given a reading assignment then it would be cheating for you to ask for an answer that can be found in the reading you have been assigned to do. Cheating, is a sin, by the way. :-( Read 1 Samuel Ch, 7. clue/hint. it may be a trick question. John
84	characteristics	Num 32:1	stjohn	218767
	Dear begbie, Upon reading your history of postings hear at the Study Bible Forum, it becomes very obvious that almost all of your posts are what look very much like homework questions. Why don't you try doing some of your own research? All you have to do is google: Reubenites, Gadites, Canaan, and you will find a wealth of commentary and information. But first, you might try actually reading the BIBLE, and doing the reading assignments you have been given. My friend, you might be surprised how much you can actually learn on your own. John
85	Alien life	2 Tim 1:9	stjohn	218623
	Dear mamayama1, Welcome to the forum! I don't doubt your sincerity or honesty, but... the 'Bible' says nothing at all about OFO's. You have asked in regard to this subject before and have been given very good, sound biblical advice. You would do very well indeed to follow it. If you'd like to read more biblically based information on this subject please visit: http://www.gotquestions.org/vast-universe.html (and) http://www.gotquestions.org/aliens-UFOs.html This is a Bible study, (Please review terms of use) not a UFO discussion board. Please refrain from asking any more questions about this subject, it has been dealt with quite sufficiently. I hope this doesn't discourage you from visiting us to study God's Word. Thank you. John
86	Where is the third heaven?	2 Cor 12:2	stjohn	218608
	To put it in simple terms. In Paul's culture, and many ancient cultures, the first heaven is thought to be where the birds fly and clouds float, the second heaven is thought of as where the sun moon and star's reside, and the third heaven is the spiritual realm where God and the angels make their residence.
87	Balaam's oracles	Bible general Archive 4	stjohn	218576
	Hi begbie, This sounds very much like a question for a reading assignment. You should start by reading the chapters carefully, and if you are having trouble understanding them, you can do some research at: http://www.ewordtoday.com/comments/ May God bless you in your studies.
88	How similar would we be to the angels?	Matt 22:30	stjohn	218574
	The Scriptures say no more about it then this. 1 Cor 13:12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known. 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. Matt 22:30 "For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. Any more then that would be speculation.
89	Why was the birthright important?	Genesis	stjohn	218534
	Hi JEnsley1, Birthright is not only found to be important in Genesis, but it's importance is seen throughout the Bible: Easton's Bible Dictionary (1.) This word denotes the special privileges and advantages belonging to the first-born son among the Jews. He became the priest of the family. Thus Reuben was the first-born of the patriarchs, and so the priesthood of the tribes belonged to him. That honour was, however, transferred by God from Reuben to Levi (Numbers 3:12, 13; 8:18). (2.) The first-born son had allotted to him also a double portion of the paternal inheritance (Deuteronomy 21:15-17). Reuben was, because of his undutiful conduct, deprived of his birth-right (Genesis 49:4; 1 Chronicles 5:1). Esau transferred his birth-right to Jacob (Genesis 25:33). (3.) The first-born inherited the judicial authority of his father, whatever it might be (2 Chronicles 21:3). By divine appointment, however, David excluded Adonijah in favour of Solomon. (4.) The Jews attached a sacred importance to the rank of "first-born" and "first-begotten" as applied to the Messiah (Romans 8:29; Colossians 1:18; Hebrews 1:4-6). As first-born he has an inheritance superior to his brethren, and is the alone true priest.
90	Why is this verse here?	Luke 6:40	stjohn	218528
	Hi nthnob... All of these verses are interrelated in how Jesus saw what the Pharisees were doing in the way they were teaching the children of Israel. They are the 'blind guides' of v 39, and in verse 40, He is admonishing His disciples to not be like them and think more of themselves then their teacher. Read in context with what Jesus was trying to get across to them, they fit together quite well. Perhaps we should think more about what God is trying to tell us, rather then focusing on, why He said what He said the way He said it. God said it just like He wanted to, so lets put our energy in understanding what that is. Hope that helps John
91	Correction	Bible general Archive 4	stjohn	218512
	Dear ydida, There is an unwritten convention on the forum to mark replies as a note: that way it remains attached to the original thread and is much easer to follow. The person you wish to receive the note, will be notified via email. And it also helps keep the front page free from clutter. :-) Thanks John
92	Reconciliation of Scripture	Luke 14:26	stjohn	218411
	Hi Yen.. A simple explanation of Luke 14:26 will clear up any discrepancy we may see in these two verses. I don't think I can say it any better then John Gill. Verse 26. If any man come to me,.... Not in a corporeal, but in a spiritual way; nor barely to hear him preach; but so come, as that he believes in him, applies to him for grace, pardon, righteousness, life, and salvation; professes to be his, submits to his ordinances, and desires to be a disciple of his; and hate not his father and mother, and wife and children, and brethren and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple: not that proper hatred of any, or all of these, is enjoined by Christ; for this would be contrary to the laws of God, to the first principles of nature, to all humanity, to the light of nature, to reason and divine revelation: but that these are not to be preferred to Christ, or loved more than he, as it is explained in Matthew 10:37 yea, these are to be neglected and forsaken, and turned from with indignation and resentment, when they stand in the way of the honour and interest of Christ, and dissuade from his service: such who would be accounted the disciples of Christ, should be ready to part with their dearest relations and friends, with the greatest enjoyment of life, and with life itself, when Christ calls for it; or otherwise they are not worthy to be called his disciples."-- John Gill http://www.ewordtoday.com/comments/luke/gill/luke14.htm John
93	Why?	Luke 5:23	stjohn	218402
	1) Being God omniscient, He new what would come out of the hearts of the Pharisees, so His demonstration was to perhaps show them and all His deity. 2) Though the man didn't get up and walk, his palsy may well have been already healed when Jesus forgave his sins. The Scripture really doesn't say, so we would be reading into it what isn't there by assuming that the man was not already healed. We don't really know one way or the other, so the question is sorta mute. John
94	summary of profet Amos?	Bible general Archive 4	stjohn	218391
	Hi daofda, Welcome to the forum! May I ask if this is a homework question? You could google, The Prophet Amos, and I'm sure you will find plenty of information. :-) John
95	Please clarify your answer	Ps 66:3	stjohn	218346
	Here are some more commentaries that I hope will help your understanding of the gist of this verse. The Geneva study Bible has it as: "66:3 Say unto God, How terrible [art thou in] thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies b submit themselves unto thee. (b) As the faithful obey God willingly, so the infidels disguise themselves as obedient out of fear." Spurgeon writes: --"Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee;" but, as the Hebrew clearly intimates, it will be a forced and false submission. Power brings a man to his knee, but love alone wins his heart. Pharaoh said he would let Israel go, but he lied unto God; he submitted in word but not in deed. Tens of thousands, both in earth and hell, are rendering this constrained homage to the Almighty; they only submit because they cannot do otherwise; it is not their loyalty, but his power, which keeps them subjects of his boundless dominion. "-- C H Spurgeon Adam Clarke's Commentary: "Thine enemies submit themselves] Literally, lie unto thee." This was remarkably the case with Pharaoh and the Egyptians. They promised again and again to let the people go, when the hand of the Lord was upon them: and they as frequently falsified their word." Treasury of Scripture Knowledge: "submit themselves. or, yield feigned obedience. Heb. lie." I hope that clears it up a bit for you. John
96	Please clarify your answer	Ps 66:3	stjohn	218344
	Hi MrNasb, They are not obeying God as a believer would obey, but only in fear. This is the gist of this verse, the ESV has it as: "So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you." They do not obey Him out of love for Him but only fear of Him. This is not the sane thing as true obedience that we as believers experience. God judges the heart, and their heart is not in it, they only obey because they have to, not because they want to. That puts a bit different meaning to the word. I hope that helps. John p.s. You don't need to post your response as a question, if you post it as a note it keeps the thread from being interrupted for better flow and keeps the home page free from clutter. It's not a rule, but it is a convention that works well. Thanks.
97	Isn't the word "feign" misleading?	Ps 66:3	stjohn	218342
	Hi MrNasb, Welcome to the forum! God's enemies do not have it in them, for lack of salvific faith, (James 2:19b "the demons also believe, and shudder." ) and also the influence of the indwelling Spirit of God to obey Him in truth, and in spirt. So this use of feigned, or "pretend" or "fake" obedience is, quite appropriate. The NASB is a very accurate word for word translation, in fact it is widely accepted by Bible and Greek (the original autograph) scholars as the most accurate. John Gill puts it like this: --"shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee? in a lying, flattering, and deceitful manner, as the word here used signifies; See Gill on "Ps 18:44"; or, as the above interpreters, "they shall, through the greatness of fear, confess the lies and transgressions they have committed." It will be a forced, and not a free, confession and submission; Christ's enemies, whether they will or not, will be obliged to own that he is Lord, to the glory of God the Father, Philippians 2:10."-- John Gill, http://www.ewordtoday.com/comments/psalm/gill/psalm66.htm John
98	Why did Elizabeth live in seclusion?	Luke 1:25	stjohn	218294
	Hi nthnobdvs, I don't know that she 'had-to' live sequestered, and there is nothing in Scripture nor in tradition that would indicate a requirement for her seclusion. I think John Gill gives a good account of what may have been going on with Elizabeth. Speaking first of Zacharias... --"The days of his ministration in the temple, quickly after his return home; the Ethiopic version reads, "after two days": his wife Elisabeth conceived; according to the angels prediction, and notwithstanding her barrenness, and the unbelief of her husband; and hid herself five months. The Arabic and Persic versions render it, "hid her size"; but there could be no occasion to take any methods to hide this, since, if she said nothing of it herself, and there could be no suspicion of it in one of her years, it could not be much discerned in her by such a time; but she hid herself, or lived retired, that she might be fully satisfied that she was with child, before she said any thing about it; and that she might not discover any pride or vanity on account of it; and to avoid all discourse with others about it, which might be rumoured abroad; and chiefly to shun all ceremonial uncleanness, which one, that bred a Nazarite, was obliged to; see Judges 13:14 and most of all, that she might be retired, and spend her time in meditation upon the goodness of God, and in returning thanks to him for the favour she had received; saying; as in the following verse. Verse 25. Thus hath the Lord dealt with me,.... In a very gracious and bountiful manner; in giving her strength to conceive a son in her old age, and such an one that was to be great, and so useful in his day; of which her husband had doubtless informed her by writing, though he could not speak: in the days wherein he looked on me; with a favourable eye, with a look of love and mercy: he took away my reproach from among men; as barrenness was accounted, especially among the Israelites, the seed of Abraham; to whom was promised a numerous issue, as the stars in the sky, and as the sand on the sea shore, and particularly the Messiah; see Genesis 30:23."-- John Gill John
99	Why read the bible? What scriptures	Bible general Archive 4	stjohn	218277
	Hi wbrady, There are no Scriptures whatsoever that refer to reading any particular translation of the Bible. The KJV is a wonderful and beautifully written version but there is no rule of Scripture that tells us which one to read. We here at SBF probably most often use the NASB. I also like to use the ESV study Bible, (that's the one I use at Church) the NASB and the ESV are my favorite versions, both good versions in my opinion. I also own a few KJV's, a few NKJV's, an NIV study Bible, and an NASB study Bible. I like em all for different reasons. John
100	Trust and Obey	Bible general Archive 4	stjohn	218262
	Hi LovemyLord, If you type the word 'Trust' in the, Search word(s): box at the right of this screen you will find 162 verses with the word trust or the form of the word trust. If you do the same with the word 'Obey' you will find 107 verses with the word or form of the word Obey. So there are literally hundreds of verses to chose from. John

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