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1 | Is Jesus being called God or a God? | John 1:1 | Glory Bound | 129647 | ||
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. John 1:1-4 Our savior said in John 10:30, I and my Father are one. My friend, your friend "the Jehovah's Witnesses" is a wolf in sheep's clothing. He may seem sincere, but it is of a certainty that if he is a JW, he has been thoroughly brainwashed. If you do not wish to be done likewise, avoid any discussion of scripture with him. Jesus stated the above. He also told Phillip when he had asked him to show them the Father "Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?" John 14:9 My advise is that anyone who is not thoroughly familiar with scripture on a first hand basis, "not someone else's teachings on scripture," avoid any discussions with JW concerning scripture, for they are so sly and, no matter how wise you may consider yourself, they will have your mind so confused, you will not even know what has gotten hold of you. And believe me... what gets hold of you will not be something spoken kindly of in scripture... They can, and would confuse even the elect, if it were possible. Dear friend. Scriptural debates are enlightening and uplifting. That is IF they are among believers, "for where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."Mat 18:20 Until you are thoroughly prepared with the full armor of God, stick to the Christian camp Dear Soul, or you will be ravaged by the wolves. GB |
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2 | Understanding Psalms 45 | John 1:1 | Noveta | 129718 | ||
You are probably right. I need to stay away until I become stronger.I was baptized several years ago. But only now have I been practicing and reading the bible everyday. But I need to clarify something.. regarding Psalms 45. Your answer clearly points to scriptures that say Jesus is God. But I need to understand Psalms 45. I was doing research and I found it is a "Royal Wedding Song" If that is the case can you explain what is meant by 6-7. I am trying to learn how to read things in context. If this is a wedding song, I would think they are talking about GOD in these verses even though it is a song for the King at his wedding.. is that correct.. |
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3 | Understanding Psalms 45 | John 1:1 | Hank | 129734 | ||
Novela ... Glory Bound has given you wise counsel: Steer clear of cults (e.g., Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, Christian Scientists and the like). Likewise avoid exposure to false, heretical teachers who espouse such unscriptural doctrines as the Word of Faith movement, Oneness Pentecostals, New Age, and other unorthodox false teaching and practice. If you have not already done so, align yourself with a local church that has a high view of Scripture as the plenary, inerrant word of God and the sole authority for faith and practice. Continue to search the Scriptures for yourself daily. Avail yourself of one or more reliable study Bibles or commentaries, an exhaustive concordance, and a good Bible dictionary (I recommend Holman). A study Bible I've found reliable, theologically sound, and most helpful is John MacArthur's. It is from this study Bible that the following quotation is excerpted regarding Psalm 45:6,7. "Since the king-groom was likely a member of the Davidic dynasty (e.g. 2 Samuel 7), there was a near and immediate application (see 1 Chr. 28:5; 29:23. Through progressive revelation (i.e., Heb. 1:8,9) we learn of the ultimate to 'a greater than Solomon' who is God -- the Lord Jesus Christ." ........ Another helpful little book is "How To Study Your Bible" by Kay Arthur. She teaches the technique of inductive Bible study, i.e., comparing Scripture with Scripture, a sound technique inasmuch as renowned Bible teachers are in virtually unanimous agreement that Scripture is its own best interpreter. You mentioned that you are trying to read Scripture in context, a principle on which Kay Arthur lays enormous stress. And Kay Arthur is by no means alone in emphasizing context. All good exegetes, expositors, interpreters and teachers of Scripture sing the same song: context! ... Context!! ... CONTEXT!!! I love to use a simple illustration of the importance of context (I've used it many times on this Forum). If God's instructions to Noah on building the Ark are not read in context, today's Christians would rush to the lumber yards trying to buy gopher wood! ...... P.S. There are many reliable aids to understanding Scripture on the web, but be extremely careful! Many of C. H. Spurgeons's sermons are available on the net, as well as selected works of John Gill and Matthew Henry, to name three that are very good. But I can't emphasize enough the caveat to beware the net for Bible instruction! There is some good stuff to be sure, but there is also a ton of junk that can confuse, mislead, and deceive. --Hank | ||||||