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1 | Placing of sun, moon and stars | Gen 1:17 | Lionstrong | 6714 | ||
It appears that God did not create the sun, moon and stars in place. He created them and then "placed" them. Maybe that's why the light from the stars, though great distances from the earth, is already here. They were created near the earth, then moved out to their places. | ||||||
2 | Placing of sun, moon and stars | Gen 1:17 | Lionstrong | 6753 | ||
Some enemies of the Bible as the Word of God try to support evolution by saying that the earth must be billions of years old, because the stars are billions of light years away. Therefore, they say, the earth must have been here for billions of years for the light from those stars to reach us. It was when I noticed that the creation and placing of sun, moon, and stars were separate acts, that I noted that this might be, in part at least, an explanation for a young earth and distant stars. .Now some venerable saints might see such notes as clowning around with the Word of God and beneath the high theological standards of the Study Bible Forum. Whereas others might see it as taking advantage of "a free study Bible with an unlimited margin." They might see it as a delighting in and meditating on the law of God (Ps 1) and seeing its implications in other areas of life; they might see it as taking every thought, not just the high theological ones, but every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. (2 Cor 10:5) |
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3 | Placing of sun, moon and stars | Gen 1:17 | charis | 6763 | ||
Dear Lionstrong, Perhaps knowing the direction of your musings (as you so very clearly stated here) would have made the topic worthy of discussion. I can see that this particular topic was not the only reason for the frustration that 'some venerable saints' are feeling. Biblical meditations are to 'guide others to contemplation,' and therefore must be clear in their direction. Abstract meditations are for the soul of the beholder, or those who specialize in poetry, philosophy, or mysticism. I am not sure that 2 Corinthians 10:5 is appropriate to your appeal, as it speaks of destroying speculation. Peace upon you, dear brother. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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4 | Placing of sun, moon and stars | Gen 1:17 | Lionstrong | 6788 | ||
On your part no apology is needed. However, why , in whomever’s erudite opinion, wasn’t the posting as it stood “worthy,” and how did whomever decide its worthiness? __________________________________________________Granted the note and its direction could have been clearer, but look at the note as it was written. Paul says, “Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth (“fingers” in this case :-), but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear (“read” in this case :-). What word of the note was unwholesome? Now, let it be conceded that some of our aged scholars within the forum may not find in this meager note much that is good for their own personal edification, but what in my posting was BAD for it? What in this posting warrants such ridicule, castigation and censorship, however frustrated one may be by such postings? _________________________________________________And poor jim, who kaint tipe two gud and who's thoughts may be somewhat muddled, is crushed when he tries to express his heart-felt love for God’s word! (see the response to jim’s post, “When Joshua prayed then what happened. I... “ jim Tue 05/29/01, 9:52pm) HAVE MERCY, YOU GUYS! Jim may be weak, but whatever happened to “A battered reed He will not break off, And a smoldering wick He will not put out?” Where is the application of Rom 14:1? “Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment (that is, in the sense of condemnation) on his opinions.” _________________________________________________As to 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,....” Some consider the doctrines of evolution to be speculations raised up against the knowledge of God. | ||||||
5 | Placing of sun, moon and stars | Gen 1:17 | jim | 6794 | ||
Thanks Lionstrong for the encouragement and don't worry too much because if God can't do these things what are we doing beleiving. You see God makes a way and we must take that way or we will be lost. This is a simple question, If a man was floating down river and someone wanted to throw him a rope how much faith would it take him to get to shore? Wouldn't it be better to catch the rope and let someone pull you in. We can throw ropes (Word of God) but a person must get ahold of it. Agiain thanks and i will try to do better. Yours in Christ Jim | ||||||
6 | Placing of sun, moon and stars | Gen 1:17 | Radioman | 6798 | ||
"We can throw ropes (Word of God) but a person must get ahold of it." Yes, Jim, I honestly agree with you. The problem is that some are throwing out straws to grab onto, not ropes -- straws of speculation and misinterpreation. (I don't mean to imply that you do this, Jim. I'm not saying you do or have ever done this. My remark is for certain "other(s).") |
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