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1 | In the book of Matthew, who are the goat | Matt 24:1 | Scribe | 84685 | ||
In the book of Matthew, who are the goats and the sheep? Are they nations or individuals? | ||||||
2 | Is this just a fable or is there any sub | Ex 28:35 | Scribe | 64631 | ||
Is this just a fable or is there any substance to it? Yes thank you Ray, It has been asked, however it is good to consider why it is a popular tradition. I see that the answer.. It is tradition.. has been given but I thought someone might now more about it. By the way.. on a side note for all those that might read this post.. It would be helpful if you did not try and tell people to look up a verse .. it has been answered before... If you have noticed you will be doing that until Jesus Comes. People will ask the common questions and it is good to keep answering them in different ways. I know you do not think one or two answers is sufficient for most of the common questions, it that were the case the questions would not be nearly as common as they are. The benefit of this board is such that a large database of answers on a question can be built overtime, and one might read a wide variety of opinions. When you answer the question someone posts with.."search on such and such verse it has been answered before" ... you then remove the possibility of someone posting an answer that has different insight than those already posted. I would suggest you resist temptation to answer a question that you feel as been beaten to death and allow those that want to beat on it some more the opportunity to do so. Posting "this has been answered" is far more useless to the board than it having the question asked over and over and answered different ways. I am smiling so please do not take this as a rebuke, it is a suggestion to enhance the content of the board. Now concerning this issue of the tradition of the rope to pull out a dead priest... Is it possible that this is a harmful view of God and theology? I was considering the concept of a High Priest that might drop dead at any given point... Would you volunteer for the job? Knowing that we are to take serving the Lord with sober seriousness, and understand the eternal consequences of being faithless.. Is it God's character or are we to think of God as one that kills his obedient High Priest upon the smallest infraction of duties. I mean this rope tradition has us imagining the High Priest behind the veil while his fellow priest wait with rope in hand.. .if the bells stop, they are are ready to pull him out finding him toasted by the wrath of God. The idea of it being always done makes us think that it was common for High Priest to die. Now this is not the case. We know that we have stories of the "rebellious" getting smitten, and even in the New Testament we have Ananias and Saphira killed for lying to the Holy Spirit, but they are set forth as an example, many more have lied to the church since then and were not killed on the spot. I wonder if this concept of God is going to kill you if you mess up..instead of intilling the fear of God it rather makes one want to avoid the service of God? I have lost count of the young men that told me "I do not want to preach becuase the bible says I would receive greater judgement if I mess up" They clearly do not understand the point of that passage of which they refer, but see how this is NOT the fear of God? The Fear of God is going to make you steer clear of sin that is certain but it will drive you toward ministry because the Fear of God makes you want to be busy doing eternal things in the light of the soon coming of the Lord. This idea of drawing back lest you "mess up" is clearly other than faith and worse than messing up in our human weaknesses. God is full of mercy and Grace and I see that God did not kill men when they were of a heart of faith serving God in the Law, even the priesthood and even if they did not do it exactly according to the pattern shown on the mount. I can show these examples in another post if anyone is interested. |
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3 | Did the high priest have a rope on ankle | Ex 28:35 | Scribe | 64339 | ||
I have heard that the high priest had a rope tied around his ankle when he went into the holy of holies. Is this just a fable or is there any substance to it? | ||||||
4 | Is 1 Cor 1:4-7 same gifts... Part 2 | 1 Cor 1:7 | Scribe | 63312 | ||
PART 2 PLEASE SEE PREVIOUS QUESITION If that be the case then the next verse would say that the spiritual gifts did have their place in confirming that God was indeed among them. 1 Corinthians 1:6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: It seems that one thing both side of the tongue controversy in the church agree on is the tongues were for a sign for the unbeliever. Used in public utterance they were a confirmation that God was speaking through the believer. This is often the argument given against the use of tongues today. I am not sure why using this fact, (that tongues is a sign for the unbeliever), would preclude using the gift today since we still have plenty of unbelievers. 1 Corinthians 14:22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. Now whether you have agreed with me so far or not one thing is certain; this next verse does tell us that the gifts are to remain in the church until Jesus come again. 1 Corinthians 1:7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: Later when looking at I Cor 13 we will see that the gifts are to end at some time in the future called the time when “that which is perfect” is come. Some claim, (but not many of a scholarly reputation) that “that which is perfect” is the Bible by taking a few verses from the Bible such as “the law of the Lord is perfect” etc and trying to establish that when the books of the bible were collected or the last book Revelation was written that then “that which is perfect” as it relates to God’s Revelation to man had occurred. But as we carefully examine the passage in 1 Cor 13 we will see why you will not find that interpretation in hardly any commentaries but only in some denominational literature of a few groups that others have labeled “ceasationists”. But for now we must stay focused on the verse at hand. The purpose of the Holy Spirit Gifts in the Church were for the edification of the saints which both sides of the tongues controversy agree on. This verse not only tells us that the gifts will remain in the church until Jesus Comes again but also that these gifts are beneficial in keeping us ready for that day.. or that they help us to be “waiting” in the proper way for that day. And if you were not convinced that verse 6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you means that the gifts do confirm that Christ is in you, then I think verse 8 puts all doubts to rest; 1 Corinthians 1:8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. I have so much more to say on this and I imagine before we are finished I will have written a small book on it, but suffice it say that for now I will end with this introduction to the subject of the gift of tongues and mention that while we procede further in the days weeks and months to come I will attempt to explain what I see the Bible is telling us is the PURPOSE for the Holy Spirit Gift of Tongues. In summary for this post I see that some of the PURPOSES, of the gift of tongues and other spiritual gifts such as the Corinthians received from the Lord and did operate in (in spite of the need for correcting abuse) are as follows: 1 Corinthians 1:5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Purpose of spiritual gifts: is a confirmation to the world that Christ was in them. 1Co 1:6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: 1Co 1:8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. Purpose of spiritual gifts: that it did help them be in the proper state of Waiting for the Lord Jesus Christ to Come Again 1Co 1:7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: Purpose of spiritual gifts; That to be without the spiritual gifts would be in a state of “coming behind” or to not have spiritual gifts is not as good as being having them, and even to have all of them in the church is better. 1Co 1:5That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; 1 Corinthians 1:7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: Please understand that this is only a fraction of what I will post on this subject. I am well aware of all the areas I have not touched upon yet. I am only laying a foundation to help clarify other things we will read in 1 Corinthians. Please visit me anytime at http://groups.msn.com/BibleStudyChatGroup/homepage |
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5 | Is 1 Cor 1:4-7 same gifts as chap 12 | 1 Cor 1:4 | Scribe | 63310 | ||
1 Cor 1:4-9 As it relates to Speaking In Tongues. In my study of this subject I have been amazed at the amount of scriptures that cover the topic of both speaking in tongues and also Spiritual gifts. I think we grow accustomed to hearing the same scriptures used by those that believe these gifts are for the church today and another group of select scriptures used by those that think it isn't and taking both sides it seems that only a very few of the vast amount of scriptures on this subject are ever contemplated. In order for me to cover them all and leave nothing unturned I will write a seperate document that I will post to the room at a later time. That being said I will leap into the discussion at the point of I Corinthians since it is probably going to be the most quoted book on this subject in this thread on this board. I was going to begin with 1 Cor 12 but having spent time meditating on it beforehand I could not help but see that 1 Cor 1 is vital to the subject as well. As a side note I have noticed that the first chapter of many books of the bible are critical for understanding the rest of the book. 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. First of all I would like to note that Paul in his prayers for the Corinthians had great joy and thanksgiving for the fact that they were operating in the Spiritual gifts in abundance. This is important to bring balance to what he says later in chapter 14, those passages that often seem to be the only ones some know on the whole subject of tongues that they use to make it sound as though Paul said they should not speak in tongues anymore becuase it is the lesser of the gifts. That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; It is not fair to apply your own interpretation to the words "utterance and knowledge" here. If you would treat it fairly you will notice that not only is it logical to apply the words all utterance and knowledge as a reference to the spiritual gifts they were enriched with as seen later in the book. I rely more on comparing certain truths with one another than I do on the exact syntax of the original language so I am more persuaded by the method of seeing certain concepts and understandings in the bible reiterated by Paul in different ways than I am haggling over the exact tense of a greek word. Therefore I am persuaded that my interpretation of the above quote is correct (that it applies to spiritual gifts) because of verse such as these… 2Co 8:7 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. 1 Corinthians 12:8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 1 Corinthians 13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. I am not a Greek scholar, however leaning upon the understanding of those that are, and that have written commentaries for our edification I find that a brief review of commonly available online commentaries show that most of these scholars were convinced that the gifts of the Holy Spirit mentioned later in the chapter is what Paul is referring to when he uses the phrase.. “enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;” Albert Barne’s Notes on the New Testament The People’s New Testament Commentary Thompson, (Thompson Chain Reference (utterance given in aid of religious testimony) John Nelson Darby, Synopsis of the Bible John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible Matthew Henry Part 2 of this post will follow immediately |
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6 | Israel becoming a nation? | Is 18:1 | Scribe | 57383 | ||
Is 18:1-7 Isaiah 18:1-7 Woe to the land shadowing with wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia: That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of bulrushes upon the waters, saying, Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation scattered and peeled, to a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden down, whose land the rivers have spoiled! All ye inhabitants of the world, and dwellers on the earth, see ye, when he lifteth up an ensign on the mountains; and when he bloweth a trumpet, hear ye. For so the LORD said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will consider in my dwelling place like a clear heat upon herbs, and like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest. For afore the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, and take away and cut down the branches. They shall be left together unto the fowls of the mountains, and to the beasts of the earth: and the fowls shall summer upon them, and all the beasts of the earth shall winter upon them. In that time shall the present be brought unto the LORD of hosts of a people scattered and peeled, and from a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, the mount Zion. What do you think this means? |
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7 | What is the meaning of "line upon line" | Is 28:10 | Scribe | 55557 | ||
I have been studying this in context and I am understanding it differently than the way it is most commonly preached. Can you give me your insights on this verse. What do you think it means by "Line upon Line, precept upon precept?" there is no reason to quote Matthew Henry or other well known commentaries, I would be interested in your thought based on the logical reading of the context. Thanks. | ||||||
8 | Dake's Annotated Bible | Bible general Archive 1 | Scribe | 52952 | ||
I just purchased a Dake's Annotated Bible. What do you people think of the Dakes Annotated Bible? | ||||||
9 | Binding and Loosing. What is it? | Matt 16:19 | Scribe | 46476 | ||
I am interested in your thoughts on binding and loosing. Is it as my charismatic friends understand it, to bind and loose spiritual powers as it were or is it about forgiveness. Or is it both. Does it have to do with asking the Lord to forgive a person that has wronged you adn thus giving that person a greater chance of salvation? So that when a saint prays and intercedes and asks the Lord to save and deliver people they are loosing, and if they hold someone accountable for their wrong doing they are binding? Or is it that of saying "I bind the spirit of alcohol" and such like that I often hear, but do not see an example of in the scripture. I am interested in scriptural dialog about this. Thanks | ||||||
10 | kingdom of heaven suffers violence | Matt 11:12 | Scribe | 45171 | ||
I have been told by smarter men than I that this verse means to lay hold on the Kingdom of heaven by ardent zeal and I have heard it said that it means that saints will suffer persecution unto death by men of wickedness. What do you think it means? | ||||||
11 | Who are the 144000? Is it literal | Rev 7:4 | Scribe | 44089 | ||
Who are the 144000? Is it literal or is it symbolic? | ||||||
12 | men Gerar keep stirving with Isaac | Gen 26:19 | Scribe | 43887 | ||
In this passage the herdmen of Gerar keep stirving with Isaac everytime he digs a well claiming it is theirs. What lesson or message do you think God is trying to teach us in this? | ||||||
13 | Can you help me with some research? | Luke 23:56 | Scribe | 43655 | ||
For those that believe in keeping the sabbath day for today. Can you help me with some research I am doing? I would like your opinion or description on "how" you keep the sabbath. What I need to know is what do you do different on that day. Thanks in advance. | ||||||
14 | eternal security | Bible general Archive 1 | Scribe | 43065 | ||
When speaking of eternal security are there denominations that actually believe that a christian could have a porn addiction, not repent, and die with it, and still go to heaven? I am trying to understand what it is that is being said by many concerning this subject. I know that the saint who walks in faith will repent of sins the Lord convicts them of and so they always have eternal security. I know that if a christian falls into a sin they are not lost. I know that even if they were to fall and then die in the same hour before they repented, it is hardly fathomable that they are eternally lost. But is practicing a porn addiction 'faith?' So then can such a one really claim the promise of eternal security? Shouldn't that christian fear eternal hell? | ||||||
15 | eternal security | John 6:39 | Scribe | 43068 | ||
When speaking of eternal security are there denominations that actually believe that a christian could have a porn addiction, not repent, and die with it, and still go to heaven? I am trying to understand what it is that is being said by many concerning this subject. I know that the saint who walks in faith will repent of sins the Lord convicts them of and so they always have eternal security. I know that if a christian falls into a sin they are not lost. I know that even if they were to fall and then die in the same hour before they repented, it is hardly fathomable that they are eternally lost. But is practicing a porn addiction 'faith?' So then can such a one really claim the promise of eternal security? Shouldn't that christian fear eternal hell? | ||||||
16 | eternal security | 1 John 5:11 | Scribe | 43061 | ||
When speaking of eternal security are there denominations that actually believe that a christian could have a porn addiction, not repent, and die with it, and still go to heaven? I am trying to understand what it is that is being said by many concerning this subject. I know that the saint who walks in faith will repent of sins the Lord convicts them of and so they always have eternal security. I know that if a christian falls into a sin they are not lost. I know that even if they were to fall and then die in the same hour before they repented, it is hardly fathomable that they are eternally lost. But is practicing a porn addiction 'faith?' So then can such a one really claim the promise of eternal security? Shouldn't that christian fear eternal hell? | ||||||
17 | and the earth shall cast out the dead. | Is 26:19 | Scribe | 42601 | ||
Isaiah 26:19 Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead. Can you tell me more about this verse? |
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18 | Can a man know God without a Bible? | Rom 10:17 | Scribe | 41882 | ||
Can a man know God and be intimately acquainted with Him and not have scriptures? | ||||||
19 | Where was satan when he first sinned? | Bible general Archive 1 | Scribe | 41136 | ||
Did satan sin in heaven? I know you have always heard this. I would like you to take a look at the scriptures you are posting before you post them. When studying about the origin of satan I ran across a few interesting things. I will wait to see what you have to say before I mention them. I am interested to see if others see what I saw when they take a fresh look at this subject. |
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20 | Where was satan when he first sinned? | 2 Cor 12:2 | Scribe | 41138 | ||
Did satan sin in heaven? I know you have always heard this. I would like you to take a look at the scriptures you are posting before you post them. When studying about the origin of satan I ran across a few interesting things. I will wait to see what you have to say before I mention them. I am interested to see if others see what I saw when they take a fresh look at this subject. |
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