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1 | Evolution vs Creation | Gen 1:1 | Hank | 213857 | ||
You might try icr.org. It's a web site dedicated to promulgating a conservative Christian view of creation and allied subjects. --Hank | ||||||
2 | Evolution vs Creation | Gen 1:1 | Hank | 213856 | ||
The question itself contains assumptiona amd speculations contrary to sola scripture, a doctrine to which this Forum subscribes. Moreover, it is similar to some of your previous questions which have already been addressed on the Forum. Furthermore, questions of this stripe only serve to foster speculative responses and are not generally edifying and not in line with the aims and guidelines of SBF. Sorry. --Hank | ||||||
3 | Does science vs Bible annoy anyone else? | Ps 14:1 | Hank | 213645 | ||
Albert Einstein, like Yogi Berra, has fallen prey to being quoted on things that he never said. It was Yogi who gave us the memorable line, "I never said a lot of the things that I said." ..... Actually, whether Einstein ever said that a person who does not believe in God is a fool is a moot issue anyway, because God beat him to the draw in Psalm 14:1. ...... Your question asks whether it annoys anyone to see the efforts of some to discredit the Bible by science. No, it doesn't annoy me especially, and I've been a follower of Christ for nearly 60 years. The efforts to prove the Bible wrong by science have never been successful, and I just feel sorry for the fools who attempt it over and over in each generation. The faith of the man of God does not hinge on the latest so-called scientific finding but on the eternal and immutable truths of God's word. The so-called "laws" of science are essentially man's laws, and in all things "we ought to obey God rather than men." (See Acts 5:29). The word of God does not need the corroboration of science. It's perfectly capable of standing on its own. Please consider 2 Timothy 3:16 and Hebrews 4:12. --Hank | ||||||
4 | ... | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 212137 | ||
Dear Messenger : You have not asked a question but have made a series of statements, the point and direction of which I do not know. While it is recognized that this was your initial post to the Forum -- to which I bid you welcome -- you are encouraged to make sure that you understand and follow its guideline as stated in the links cited beneath the "Information" section on the left column of the home page. --Hank | ||||||
5 | Prayer Request from My Family | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 212025 | ||
Dear Skccab (Cheri) : Although it's true that this is a Bible study forum (you don't really need to be reminded of that), there is no earthly reason why an occasional urgent request for prayer should not be honored. This company of believers should deem it a privilege, it seems to be, to engage in intercessory prayer on behalf of you and your friend who is gravely ill. You have been an active member of this forum for quite a while and many of us consider you as "family" now. so the last thing I'd want to see is your sincere prayer request being summarily dismissed and your being essentially ignored on this forum. Of course, I'll pray for your friend Stanley and for you, Cheri, and take comfort in the belief that other Christians on this forum will do likewise. ..... I do want to emphize, however, that the thrust of SBF is Bible study, so by and large it's better to channel prayer requests through other web sites that are designed for prayer requests and capable of handling a large volume of them. Study Bible Forum simply isn't. --Hank | ||||||
6 | Is NASB better than other translations? | 2 Tim 2:15 | Hank | 211998 | ||
svickers2 ... You ask why the New American Standard Bible should be preferred over the King James Verson or other translations. That's a good question. Let's see what kind of answer we can come up with. ....... First, let's consider the KJV and the NASB, and let me spare no admiration for the masterpiece of them all, the King James Bible. The KJV has been called "the noblest monument to Englsh prose" and rightly so, for perhaps no English translation of the Scriptures before or since 1611 has captured the poetry and music of the language quite as majestically as has the King James Bible. The KJV is a venerable translation and honored by time: it's been around some 400 years. but therein lies a problem. The English language has changed dramatically since 1611, the year the first edition of the King James Bible was published. A great deal of the vocabulary and syntax that the KJV translators used sounds strange to the modern ear and is difficult reading for many modern readers. Some words have changed their meaning and a few of them actually mean the opposite of what they meant to readers of the Jacobean English in 1611. So point one in favor of the NASB is that the language is contemporary and thus more readily understood. being rendered in the standard English of our time. ........ During the last 400 years since the KJV was translated, there have been significant discoveries in archaelogy, ancient cultures and languages. as well as discoveries of a large number of biblical manuscripts that were not extant when the KJV was translated. This is point two in favor of the NASB. To conclude: the NASB should be preferred over the KJV if one desires to read and study an excellent, reliable translation in modern English that a number of scholars have called the most literally accurate translation in English. ...... The "other translations" available today may be sorted into two general groups, the formal word-for-word group and the paraphrase group. Among the former are. for example, the English Standard Version (ESV) and the New King James Version (NKJV) The ESV is essentially a revision of the Revised Standard Version and the NKJV is, of course, an attempt to modernize the KJV. ....... The fancy term "dynamic equivalance" was invented some years ago and used instead of the word "paraphrase" to describe the translation philosophy followed by the New International Version and other versions. But the result is the same: they are paraphrased versions rather than formal word-for-word tranlations. Among the paraphrased versions, the New International Version (NIV) and the New Living Translation (NLT) are well known and championed by those who like the "natural" style of these versions and are not averse to a paraphristic treatment of the sacred text........ As long-time readers of this Forum know, I am not at all fond of paraphrasing the Scriptures, preferring to read and study a translation that is as transparent of the ancient manuscripts as is possible consistenct with the conventions of the receptor language. Paraphrasing has its troubles, not the least of which is that it places upon the translator the enormous burden of having to tell his readers not what the Lord said in His book, but what He meant by what He said. I much prefer to read for myself what the Lord actually said and pray for illumination by the Holy Spirit instead of relying on a translator for it. ....... Summary: There are many versions on the market. One could argue that there are too many. A few are very good; many are not so good. I don't subscribe to the dictum I've heard so many times, that the best version is the one you like. That's like saying that the best food for your body is chocolate candy because you like it so well! Steer clear of versions written by cults and those written in English dialect. Sample various versions. Read what respected conservative scholars and pastors say about them. I like to read thoughtful criticisms as well as endorsements. And keep several different translations handy. Occasionally when I'm stumped by a difficult locution in one translation, I find that another translation frequently helps to clear things up. For what it's worth, my "main four" Bible translations are, listed alphabetically, ESV, KJV, NASB, NKJV. --Hank | ||||||
7 | Proverbs Chapter 3 | Prov 3:1 | Hank | 211732 | ||
SIRHIGHSMITH: King Solomon, to whom all but a miniscule portion of the Book of Proverbs is attributed, was the author of Proverbs 3:1. In the opening verses of Proverbs, Solomon addresses the recipient as "my son." and this refrain is repeated frequently in the first several chapters of the book. --Hank | ||||||
8 | Proverbs Chapter 3 | Prov 3:1 | Hank | 211730 | ||
SIRHIGHSMITH: King Solomon, to whom all but a miniscule portion of the Book of Proverbs is attributed, was the author of Proverbs 3:1. In the opening verses of Proverbs, Solomon addresses the recipient as "my son." and this refrain is repeated frequently in the first several chapters of the book. --Hank | ||||||
9 | Got Patient, Need Rest TGIF/S? | Titus 3:9 | Hank | 211309 | ||
Ovadyah: Hmmm, I was looking for the Christian Forum called "Study Bible Forum." Evidently I logged on to a Jewish forum. Pardon the intrusion, please. --Hank | ||||||
10 | A difficult question | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 210459 | ||
Hi, COG :: If you are serious enough about this subject to invest a few dollars of your money and quite a few hours of your time, pick up a copy of Josh McDowell's "The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict." Published by Thomas Nelson, the book is still in print and can be purchased at religious bookstores and online. With its 760 pages, this book is no wimp. It tackles hard questions such as "Is the Bible historically reliable? Is the Bible from God?" ...And much, much more. ...... I've enjoyed the book enormously and find myself turning back to it periodically in order to refresh my mind on certain questions. And I believe you will enjoy it too. ...... For a postscript, I'll say that the subject that you've broached is of such enormity and scope that no "crash course" or cursory reading is likely to do much good, certainly not a response so necessarily brief as a post on Study Bible Forum must needs be. That's why I recommend this hefty book. And it just happens to be one of the best contemporary books on the subject that I've come across. So please buy it, read it, study it, and I truly do believe, you'll be the richer for having done so. An avid reader for many years, I always feel slightly robbed when I invest my time and money in a book only to find it wasn't very good and hardly deserved the investment I made in it. But I don't think you'll feel cheated when you buy and read "The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict." I certainly haven't felt short-changed by it! --Hank | ||||||
11 | The Emerging Church, is it Biblical? | 1 Cor 9:19 | Hank | 210394 | ||
Hi, Brad. Admittedly I'm no authority on this modern phenomenon known as the emerging/emergent church movement. I've attended a single meeting of one congregation which I suspect was a subscriber to the idea. According to some things I've been reading about this movement, it appears to be making some gains in modern ecclesiology, though what permanent impact it may have is uncertain. One would hope that it, not unlike a variety of faddish notions that have "emerged" and quickly died before it, will soon give way and return to the pattern laid down in the New Testament for the New Testament Church of our Lord Jesus Christ. ....... From what I've gleaned from my readings on this new movement, its promoters take the position that what they call the "traditional church" is, to use their terminology, "out of touch" in this age that has been labeled "post modernism." But what do they mean? Just what is being out of touch? Is Christ's church for which He gave His life out of touch? Is the gospel that Paul charged Timothy to preach out of touch? Out of touch how and to whom -- unbelievers, sinners, scoffers, haters of the truth of God's word? Surely if by "traditional church" one means the church that Christ Himself built, it cannot rightly be said that it is "out of touch" of those who surrender themselves to Him and are thereby divinely added to His body, the church. ...... And wherein does Scripture teach that the church must change in order to conform to the mold of the present thinking, conduct and value systems of the "postmodern society" or any other society? Scripture teaches, "Be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing pf your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God" (Romans 12:2). ....... The "emergers" talk about new and imaginative ways to meet the needs of the "unchurched." So just what are the needs of the unchurched? New and imaginative "purpose-driven" programs? Or salvation of their souls? What's wrong with what Paul charged Timothy to do? Paul said, "Preach the word; be ready in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves, teachers having itching years; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables" (2 Timothy 4:2-4). Are the "emergers" by their emphasis on new and imaginative ways of doing things forgetting that it is the gospel of Christ, not "purpose-driven programs, that is the power of God unto salvation? (Romans 1:16). ....... There is no such thing as an emerging church and no such thing as an emerging gospel. The church is the body of Christ, so how on earth can it be said that it is in any sense "emerging"? And there is no biblcal sense in which the gospel is "emerging" -- certainly not. It is about this gospel that Jude wrote when he penned these words: "Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once for all delivered unto the saints" (Jude 3). ....... In summary, doesn't it make more sense simply to dedicate oneself to preaching the word of God (2 Tim 4:2), to let God add to the church those whom He saves -- that's His business anyway -- (Acts 2:47), and forget all this "emerging church" nonsense? ..... A good although short treatment of this emerging church movement is at the following link: http://www.gotquestions.org/emerging-church-emergent.html and at the end of the article the editors cite a book by John MacArthur called, "The Truth War: Fighting for Certainty in an Age of Deception." --Hank | ||||||
12 | Luke 24:36 red letters NASB answered | Luke 24:36 | Hank | 210246 | ||
Husky, thanks for your follow-up on the red-letter issue involving Luke 24:36. The cloud may have a silver lining, after all. If the copy of the NASB you own that has the misprint turns out to be a rare edition, better hang on to it. It might become a "collector's item" someday. :-) I hope you'll become a regular user/contributor to Study Bible Forum. --Hank | ||||||
13 | Luke 24:36-words in red? | Luke 24:36 | Hank | 210101 | ||
Dear Husky :: Good question! I only wish I had the answer for you, but I don't and would be surprised if anyone else on the Forum does. The translation team at the Lockman Foundation probably does, and you can e-mail the Foundation and ask them. Simply go to Lockman.org and there click on "Contact Us," write your question in the box, include your own e-mail address in the space provided, and zip it off to them. I would guess that you'll get an expeditious reply, but if not let me know and I'll be happy to do whatever else I can to help you. If you do get the information you're seeking, please let the Forum know the answer to the mystery. Welcome aboard! --Hank | ||||||
14 | Where is guidance to save my marriage | Gen 2:24 | Hank | 210098 | ||
Dear DMTN :: From the beginnings of Genesis come these words: The man said, "This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man." For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother, and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh." (Genesis 2:23,24). ...... The Bible speaks of a man and his wife as one flesh joined together in holy marriage. There is always two, always a partnership, never never his or her problem or responsibility, but always a mutual sharing, a common bond, a union of mind and body. Therefore, dear friend, as much as we'd like to be able to help, we dare not attempt to do so on this Forum lest we do you and your wife more harm than good. This is simply not the proper venue nor is it the purpose of Study Bible Forum to function as a marriage counselling service. Since, as we have stated, marriage is a God-ordained partnership between a man and his wife, problems that arise within the marriage must be addressed by both husband and wife, and resolved within the framework of the partnership. To this end, therefore, it may become desirable or even necessary to go before a trusted pastor or other Christian adviser who is qualified to give counsel and skillfully lead both you and your wife to a resolution of your problems. ..... And, finally, in good times or bad, in sickness or in health, whatever may befall, it is such a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer. May good bless you and your wife. In all you both do, put Him first in your life. --Hank | ||||||
15 | WHAT IS MEANT BY "COVER HIS FEET" 1SAM24 | 1 Sam 24:3 | Hank | 210096 | ||
Hello and welcome to Study Bible Forum. The phrase in 1 Samuel 24:3 you asked about, i.e., "to cover his feet," as the KJV renders it, is a euphemism for having a bowel movement. Some modern versions translate the phrase "to relieve himself" or "to attend to his needs." ...... It is of some interest to note how this expression which literally means "to cover his feet" came to be. Preparatory to "attending to his needs" a person would actually crouch and drop his garment to his feet, thus covering them. --Hank | ||||||
16 | Is Christmas wrong...... | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 210089 | ||
Dear Hancock :: The remembrance of the "Christmas Story" from the Gospels is never wrong at any season of the year. When I was but a boy, I committed to memory the "Christmas Story" that Luke told so beautifully in Luke 2:1-20. For years I've gathered my children -- and now my grand-children too -- around the fireplace at Christmastime and recited this passage from Luke's Gospel in the majestic words of the King James Version. ..... But what the world means by Christmas is another thing. It is what C. S. Lewis used to call "the commercial claptrap." Lewis also used to lament that dreadful business of having to exchange gifts, which was more out of habit and custom than anything else. He observed that perfectly rational people would actually buy some useless trinket for a friend but they would never think of buying anything quite so absurd for themselves. ...... Your question has to do with whether it's wrong for Chrstians to celebrate Christmas. That depends in large measure upon which Christmas we celebrate, it seems to me. Do we put our emphasis on Santa Claus or on Jesus Christ? Are we more agog about what gifts we hope to get than about the gift of His Son that God has already given us? ...... Every year we hear someone remind us that He is the reason for the season. We hear it so often, in fact, that we may cease to listen to it. Yes, it's a trite saying, tired and worn out, and yet it doesn't hurt us to listen to it once more. He IS the reason for the season. ...... So let me wish you a Merry Christmas in the best possible sense of the term. --Hank | ||||||
17 | new | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 210036 | ||
Dear skateboardp :: Thanks so much for your question. Although it is an excellent one, it has not been answered very well. You may forget the terrible and murky advice about linking names and numbers to nature, whatever that means! ...... Skateboard, I'd like to recommend a web site to you that I believe will be of help to you in determining how to begin the wonderful journey -- and I pray the life-long one -- of studying your Bible. The article has down-to-earth practical hints on where to begin and how to proceed in your Bible studies. I hope you like it. Please let us know how you're progressing and how we may be able to help you. Here's the URL: http://www.gotquestions.org/start-reading-Bible.html --Hank | ||||||
18 | Just a question | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 209850 | ||
Nevvvvine :: The term you are asking about is "proof text," not "text proof." ..... Proof texting in its simplest terms is the methodology used in an effort to "prove" a doctrinal position by taking a passage or passages of Scripture out of context so that they appear to say what the person wants them to say. The proof text method of biblical interpretation generally ignores not only the immediate context of the verse but the broader context of the entire Bible. For example, a favorite proof text used by promoters of baptismal regeneration is Acts 2:38. ...... Genesis 6:14 provides a dramatic example of how misleading proof texting can be. Suppose we remove the verse from its natural context and interpret it soley on the basis of the command it contains. In that case, everyone who fears the Lord and yearns to obey His commands should head out to Home Depot first thing tomorrow in search of gopher wood in order to build an ark. ..... All of Scripture has been masterfully woven together into a seamless fabric. It was never meant to be read and studied in little isolated snippets while ignoring all the rest. We can "prove" or "disprove" about any doctrinal position we wish if we handle God's word recklessly and abuse it to further our own suppositional errors. In his second letter to Timothy, Paul charged him to "be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth" (2 Tim. 2:15). And indeed those who do not accurately handle the word of truth have every reason to be ashamed. And proof texting is not accurately handling God's word. --Hank | ||||||
19 | how do i become a pastor | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 209713 | ||
Imoulton: In the main, the educational requirements for a pastor are laid down by the denomination or by the local church. There are pastors who have a doctorate in theology and there are others who have never seen the insides of a seminary. --Hank | ||||||
20 | normal insecurities? | Song 1:6 | Hank | 209522 | ||
Dear truthckr2, thanks for your question and welcome. The Shulammite maiden in Song 1:6 was self-conscious of her appearance obviously, but that is not the same thing as being selfish or self-centered. Her step-brothers had made her caretaker of the vineyards, and her skin was burned and darkened by exposure to the sun. She may have been shy, coy, or even a bit coquettish in a winsome sort of way, but selfish? No, that doesn't seem quite the fitting word to describe this maiden. She explains that because of her duties in her relatives' vineyard, she has not taken care of her own vineyard, by which she means her personal appearance. ..... I'm not sure what you mean when you speak of the "normal side of this and the evil side," so I'm unable to respond to that segment of your question. --Hank | ||||||
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