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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Unanswered Bible Questions Author: nimrod2 Ordered by Date |
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1 | Jashar...why is it excluded? | Bible general Archive 1 | nimrod2 | 90810 | ||
Who decided that the book of Jashar would not be included in the Holy Bible? Did this occur through the Council of Nicea? I thought parts of Jashar were found in some of the fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls? Is this true? | ||||||
2 | Who will be saved? Few, Many or All? | Rom 3:23 | nimrod2 | 88089 | ||
I was having a discussion with someone the other day on the topic of salvation and this came up. “Therefore just as the one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man’s act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all” (Romans 5:18). The controversy (if you wish to call it that) is over the use of the word "ALL". I was taught that the original sin of Adam and Eve partaking of the fruit did condemn ALL of mankind. However, I was also taught that one can only obtain salvation through grace by God, by placing one's trust in Christ through faith, repentance of sins, etc. in otherwords, you're born again. What about the "for all" on the end of that scripture? I never pictured salvation for "ALL". I can't imagine "ALL" people going to heaven. Yet again, "ALL" of us were condemned by one act, are we "ALL" saved by one act? My natural inclination is to say yes with the caveat of surrendering to Jesus. Any comments? |
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3 | Eccl. 9:2-10 | Luke 23:43 | nimrod2 | 67900 | ||
Regarding the afterlife, why does it appears that Eccl. 9:2-10 denies anything after death? This scripture seems in direct conflict with the message of eternity for Christians whose names appear in the Book of Life. Can anyone help me to correctly discern what seems to be a contradiction? |
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4 | Eccl. 9:2-10 | Rom 6:23 | nimrod2 | 67894 | ||
Regarding the afterlife, why does it appears that Eccl. 9:2-10 denies anything after death? This scripture seems in direct conflict with the message of eternity for Christians whose names appear in the Book of Life. Can anyone help me to correctly discern what seems to be a contradiction? |
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5 | Why carry on like a playground dispute? | Acts 1:3 | nimrod2 | 44324 | ||
What name calling? Literalist? You mean to tell me you're not a literalist? I certainly would hope you'd wear that title as a badge of honor. I have no trouble explaining how a seven day week was established. No more than I would explaining a seven year cycle of planting, harvest and rest. As far as any Biblical evidence to a billion year old earth- what evidence is there period for the age of the earth? I'll say it again. The Bible isn't intended as scientific text. Believing the earth is such and such an age is not a requirement to becoming a Christian or remaining one for that matter. If you wish to treat Genesis as literal, I applaud you. You have a much more difficult task than I do when it comes to witnessing to the scientifically literate seeker. |
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6 | What was infused? | Acts 1:3 | nimrod2 | 44056 | ||
I have infused absolutely nothing into the reading of this scripture. It speaks for itself. Six years of planting and harvest, the seventh is a full year of rest, a Sabbath that is one year in duration. What "idea" specifically are you accussing of me of stating? You seem to be the one infusing a doctrine, that of the Ussher doctrine, one that is not Biblically based, or did I miss a passage that states that creation is 6006 years old? The Holy Bible states who created(God), what was created (the Heavens and the Earth), how it was created (God spoke it into being), why it was created (because it was "very good") and it even tells us WHEN.....in the "beginning".....However please note that no man made date or calendar is present. Any apparent contradiction must stem from human misinterpretation. The only purpose served by Ussher's chronology is a feeble attempt to make people comfortable or uncomfortable, as the case may be, about the awesome creative power of a God that is far beyond the rationalizing capabilites of either you or I. Yes, for all I know the earth might be 6,006 years old. I do know that all truth is God's truth and I am not willing to make a fool of the Almighty's plan by trying to incorporate a young earth philosophy into scripture when it is not needed to adhere to the message of salvation. I can say with confidence that there is no specific record of what day or time God created. Having said that I'm still willing to listen to your reasoning why I am wrong, as long as it is scripturally sound reasoning based on truth and not assumptive speculation. Your brother in Christ |
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7 | Year Long Sabbath | Acts 1:3 | nimrod2 | 43858 | ||
Consistency? How about Leviticus 25:1-7? Would you care to comment on its meaning? Here we clearly see the land being subject to a year long Sabbath day. The Lord said to Moses on Mount Sinai, "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'When you enter the land I am going to give you, the land itself must observe a sabbath to the Lord. For six years sow your fields, and for six years prune your vineyards and gather their crops. But in the seventh year the land is to have a sabbath of rest, a sabbath to the Lord . Do not sow your fields or prune your vineyards. Do not reap what grows of itself or harvest the grapes of your untended vines. The land is to have a year of rest. Whatever the land yields during the sabbath year will be food for you-for yourself, your manservant and maidservant, and the hired worker and temporary resident who live among you, as well as for your livestock and the wild animals in your land. Whatever the land produces may be eaten. |
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8 | Day seven doesn't conform | Gen 1:2 | nimrod2 | 43532 | ||
Yes, it was an excellent answer. I wonder if either of you would care to address the 7th day? You've probably noticed that all creation days include "And there was evening, and there was morning" Not so for day seven. There was no mention of it all. | ||||||
9 | 24 hour days are based on what? | Gen 1:2 | nimrod2 | 43448 | ||
I would think it is a valid question. Our 24 hour day/night periods are based on the rotation of the earth on its axis as it spins around in orbit of the sun. The sun being the "greater" light while the moon and the stars of course represent the "lesser" light to govern the night. Both very important factors. I believe in the Bible but I do not treat it as a scienctific textbook, rather the opposite, it is to guide me spiritually and morally. How can anyone be sure how long the first three creation days were? For that matter, who says that day 7 did end? I have seen evidence that the Hebrew word for day could also mean age or generation. |
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10 | Is God truly merciful if He killed kids? | 1 Sam 15:3 | nimrod2 | 42017 | ||
I have frequently noticed that unbelievers use 1 Samuel 15:3 as an example of God's cruelty or harshness. I personally equate it differently, that is, the New Covenant versus OT one. I understand why God ordered the Amalekites to be destroyed but how do you explain this to someone who doesn't know all the details? Usually you can persuade someone to understand why God ordered His people to do something, but the killing of children and infants can be an obstacle. Does anyone have any ideas on how to deal with this issue? |
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