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1 | any verses show ethical business profit? | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 200825 | ||
Hey, this really is an easy one: Except the "bible verse" is illusive in this case. What ever the market will bare. Charge the largest mark-up you can. Exceptions: when the welfare of others is greatly dependant on your product-service which they are unable to acquire from any other place. Example: A terrible storm hits, so you sell water for 10 dollars a bottle. You own a "Cash Store" (and can still sleep at night) and charge the poorest of the poor 500 percent to borrow money for two days. Obviously your regenerate heart should know if your violating "Loving your neighbor" but in 99 percent of cases, a business should charge what the market will pay. In any free market system, the market will drive prices. MJH |
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2 | effects of water baptism | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 202099 | ||
Brad is correct, the search for baptism will help you a lot. In short, however; baptisms were practiced in Israel for centuries before Jesus day and are described in Exodus and Leviticus. A Mikvah (or baptism) was done when a change of status had occurred. For example: from unclean to clean, or from a life apart from the Law to a life within the Law (as John the Baptizer was doing with his "repentance" baptism.) When a person is "baptized" as we understand it, it also is a symbol of a change of status (that has already occurred) from being without the Messiah, to being with (in) Messiah. MJH |
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3 | Didn't the OT end? | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 211764 | ||
RangerRick, I missed this question because I was only viewing posts within the one thread. I'll answer it soon when I have time. I'm at work at the moment. Your question is a very good one, and I did answer most of these in other places in the forum, but all in one place would be a nice idea. MJH |
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4 | Didn't the OT end? | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 211765 | ||
You asked, “If the OT never ended and the NT and OT are in concerto then what about these scriptures?” To begin with, we need to define the terms. The Old Testament is a list of books written prior to the Common Era and prior to the birth of the Messiah. The pre-Messiah era ended sometime between 1/1/04 BC and 12/31/02 BC. So in that sense, the Old Testament ended. However, the Old Testament does not equal Old Covenant. The OT contains covenants, but it is not a covenant itself. There are several covenants in the OT, such as Noah, Abraham, Sinai, David, and the New Covenant, but the OT as cannon is not equal to a covenant. Furthermore, I am going to assume that you agree that when Abraham received a covenant, the one given to Noah didn’t stop functioning. I also assume that when Moses received a covenant at Mt. Sinai, the covenant with Abraham didn’t stop functioning. Also, not every covenant is the same. Abraham received a covenant promise. It was something God would do through him. Moses received a covenant that required him and Israel to bring something to the table. For Israel to receive these earthly (this world) blessings from God, they would need to live within the covenant terms. If they, as a nation, did not live within the terms, then the curses would apply. All the curses and blessings are based in this physical world for that covenant. The New Testament also is not a new covenant, but a canon of books that come after the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus. So the NT is not equal to New Covenant. It certainly speaks of the New Covenant, but it, as a grouping of books, is not a covenant. Before we continue, let me know if this is correct, or if we don’t agree to this point. I want to make sure we agree on some basics before I go into interpreting these verses so we don’t waist time. If we don’t agree on the above, then we should start there. If we do, then we can move on. Sound good? Since this Thread is not posted in the Home Page (for some odd reason), most of the other members of the forum will not be reading it, so it’s sort of a conversation between you and me. I hope we can have the conversation, because I think your experience in the faith is valuable and I’d cherish the chance to speak freely with someone of a different view. MJH |
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5 | Is it cheating? | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 213403 | ||
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6 | What evidence does the Letter of Galatia | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 213584 | ||
What school do you currently attend? MJH |
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7 | Why was being born a Jew so important? | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 214580 | ||
Here's a question... Did Jesus come to Earth to "save mankind" from the snares of the devil? or did he come to "save the elect?" Or am I just begging for a contentious debate? Jesus had to be from Israel via Gen 12,15,17 and several more. Jesus had to be from Judah because of Balaam's final prophesy and the promise made to King David. Judah is the tribe that became known as Jew. Moses said a prophet like himself would come....who had to be from Israel. Why did God choose Israel? They were the least of all people. God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Israel had no ability to choose God being slaves in Egypt. Why did God choose Abraham? That may be the real question. MJH |
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8 | people places and things OT | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 215341 | ||
Mike, Good question, but I think John did a great job answering your question. There is no quick way to learning. It takes a long and sometime not so fun (but usually it is) time. If you are looking for timelines, I have some links that would help but will not really put the Historical context into it. For an historical context, it depends on which section of the Bible you are seeking help with. There's the 5 books of Moses; Then the books Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuels, Kings. (Many of the prophetic books and poetry books fall within this time line. Pre-Exile). And finally you have Daniel, Ezekiel, Lamentations, Ezra, Nehemiah, Chronicles, etc. which are post exile. Of course, we have the "quite years" which were not so quiet, and then, what most Christians focus on, the first century BC and AD. If you have a place you would like to start, I can give you some good books and resources to at least get you started and from there you will find your way around. I personally would suggest the Books of Moses as a place to start because I happen to believe that you can’t really understand later Scripture without understanding the foundation, but others here will argue you can’t understand the Books of Moses until you understand the New Testament. They of course are crazy and I of course am right as always :-) MJH |
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9 | causes of persecution in century church | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 216979 | ||
In short there were two streams of persecutions in the First Century Church. One came from the non-believing Jews. Paul was one of these early persecutors. The other came from Rome. Christians were deemed to be Atheists and were imprisoned, enslaved, or tortured as such. The book of Acts details much of both of these streams of persecutions as do Paul's letters. Also, all Jews (of which Christians were lumped in with) were persecuted particularly after 67-70 C.E. Gentile Christians begin to distinguish themselves form the Jewish population at this time. By the 90's C.E. the Jews enact benedictions that prohibit Believers from participating in the synagogue furthering this seperation. The history of the persecution is not able to be summarized in a short note. It took place over several decades and there were short periods of localized persecutions which were very severe as well as longer periods of "softer" persecutions. Into the second century, however, the trouble got far worse and lasted until the fourth century. Church history can actually be a very interesting study. It's a shame that too few endeavor to learn it; and I have a ways to go myself! MJH |
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10 | Is this law still binding? If so, how? | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 218046 | ||
Humility. To be unclean is not a sin, though sin does make one unclean. Unclean is a "state of being" that renders one unable to approach God safely in the Temple. Evening was the start of a new day. I'm not sure the greater significance, but I do know that a day begins a sunset in the Bible. Washing with water (ie. baptism) was to demonstrate that a change in status from unclean to clean had occurred. Much the same way our Baptism practiced in Christianity signifies a change in status from alienated from God, to be near God and a part of His family. The true nearness occurs when Rev. 21 happens, but until then we know we have been cleansed (made clean) from our sin. I've practiced this "law" in our marriage out of respect for both my wife and for life. The menstrual cycle is a reminder that a life that might have happened, had things lined up right, did not and the blood is a picture of life being lost (the life is in the blood). All of this, all of uncleanness, is a picture of what sin did not only to our souls but to the whole physical world and created order at large. It's a physical picture and reminder that things are not as they are suppose to be. Furthermore, the woman's cycle and subsequent pains in childbirth (and pain during PMS not to mention the man's pain during that time...) is a result of the original sin. This is how I understand it. It's probably more complicated and odd than what you expected...sorry. I come from the starting point that God's Law is perfect and complete, not to be added to or subtracted from as He says in Deut 4 and 12. How that Law applies when we have no Temple, are not in the Land, and are not Priests, and are living after the resurrection of Jesus is constantly being debated. In the end, I try to keep as much of the command as I am able living in this day and in his place. And that I do poorly at best. This note does not necessarily reflect the majority opinion. MJH |
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11 | A CERTAIN NASB BIBLE... | Bible general Archive 3 | MJH | 178398 | ||
Look at www.allbookstores.com Type your ISBN in the search and you will have a list of every store that has that specific Bible. The ISBN matches the book/bible exactly. Even a different color cover requires a new ISBN number, so you should end up with the right copy if you have the right ISBN number. Hope that helps. MJH |
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12 | Confused? | Bible general Archive 3 | MJH | 192273 | ||
Dear Confused believer, You are right to be confused by this teaching. You site some examples but there are many many more that contradict the idea that the Law of Moses was abolished. My favorite text to site for those who take of that belief is Acts 21 and on. Paul and James attempt to prove to the thousands of Jews in Jerusalem that accept Jesus as the Messiah that Paul is not only following the Torah (laws of Moses) himself, but never taught otherwise to the Jews in other cities. I have enjoyed the study material by FFOZ (First Fruits of Zion) quite a bit. They have a "Torah Club" which is Christian but could be very helpful IF you could find others in your area who are also in the Bible study. All this being said, there are very diverse understandings of Scripture among Christians. Most of them will be perfectly fine to become involved with. I, and others on this forum may have strong disagreements with certain doctrines and the such, but in the end we will all be eating at the Feast with the Messiah in the World to come. Don't allow these "arguments" about doctrine derail your faith. But keep learning and if you find you need to find others who are closer to you in their understanding of the Word of God, then make a change. MJH |
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13 | Friend lost a close friend in a accident | Bible general Archive 2 | MJH | 138742 | ||
You have my prayers! What a very difficult time. To answer your question; first I'd say that no scripture is the best scripture right now. I have seen and heard too many people quote scripture to someone hurting only for it to be received in a negative way, particularly that Romans 8 passage that all things work out for good. That is the LAST thing someone needs to hear when nothing seems to be working out right. The fact is that evil and bad things happen. Hurt with them. Feel with them. Even smile with them (it is okay to smile at a wake). When the time is right, some good scriptures are ones that show Godly people mourning such as when David lost his son and his attendants thought he might be suicidal. Or Psalms that are heart wrenchingly honest before God. Even Jesus who wept (but that verse is too easily passed over -- Jesus WEPT was more than that word conveys. He really really wept.) I am sure others will have great ideas. I did want to get the point across that quoting scripture can often be done at times when silence may be the best course. She may not need nor want to be “cheered up.” Some cultures say that a person who shows little emotion is “handling it” well, and the person crying and weeping are not. I think the opposite. Pithy sayings can’t help at these times, not even if they are scripture meant to reveal the “good” side of every situation. I hope this is helpful. You might check out a book at a Christian Book Store. They have several on helping friends through these times. May God be with you and your friends! MJH |
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14 | Why ordain pastors? How do you do it? | Bible general Archive 2 | MJH | 140037 | ||
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15 | Who saved James, Hebrews and Revelation? | Bible general Archive 2 | MJH | 143790 | ||
Colin, You are so very correct when you say, "Protestant scholarship suffers from suspicion of anything Catholic. This is a terrible fault on our part as Protestants . . ." I grew in faith, grace and knowledge the years that I decided that other denominations had good things to say too. I grew in faith, grace and knowledge the years that I stopped treating the Catholic Church as the anti-church. And when I accepted people who loved Jesus, attended our protestant church, but stilled called themselves catholic. I grew in faith, grace and knowledge when I stopped viewing Judaism as a works based faith destined to damnation, and listened. I don't know where the future leads, and my own faith as not wavered (I haven't taken up heretical teachings) and my commitment to Jesus the Messiah has grown stronger, not weaker. The day we stop questioning, listening, and humbly seeking to know God, is the day we become the very thing we fear most. God Bless, MJH |
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16 | Jews' word for Hell comesfrom whatvalley | Bible general Archive 2 | MJH | 151724 | ||
Was it the Hinnon Valley? Excuss my spelling... I do know it was the valley where all the trash was dumped and burned. |
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17 | what color was jesus christ to look upon | Bible general Archive 2 | MJH | 153475 | ||
Confusing question . . . Jesus was born in Israel, Bethlehem, and lived and grew up in northern Israel in Nazareth. He was Jewish and therefore one can assume he was the same color as every other Jew or Israelite at the time. He was not from Africa, but did spend time there when a very young child. But, as the others have asked, what is the purpose of the question? Especially since the answer is historically obvious. Does it matter his color? No. Does it matter his genealogy and race? YES. The Messiah had to be an Israelite from the tribe of Judah; therefore he had to be a Jew. MJH |
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18 | New Wine vs. Fermented | Bible general Archive 2 | MJH | 153490 | ||
Jesus drank fermented wine as did every Jew of his day (as well as their children) during the Passover. Only those taking a Nazarite Vow would abstain from fermented wine or anything from the grape vine for a period of time (about 3 months usually). Or in the case of Samson, for life. Some Pastors teach that Jesus and the first Christians did not drink fermented wine in order to justify their church's "rule" to not drink at all, but these arguments are not historically accurate. If a church chooses to make a "rule" to abstain from alcohol of any kind, that is fine. Elders can add certain rules or yokes for their congregations (binding and losing), and their congregations should abide by them if they attach themselves to that community of believers, but to claim something about Jesus and the disciples that is patently false to justify it is wrong. MJH Scripture: Num 6:3; Luke 1:15 (why say John the Baptist can not drink "strong drink" if no one did?); John 2; 1 Cor 11:21; etc... |
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19 | When babies die? | Bible general Archive 2 | MJH | 153853 | ||
Get the book, "I'll Hold You in Heaven" by Jack Hayford. ISBN 0830732594 Book Description (From Amazon.com) For those who have lost a child to death, Jack Hayford provides compassionate answers to troubling questions such as, What happened to my baby after it died? Will I ever see my baby again-and will I recognize him? what happens if I've had an abortion? Does God have a reason for letting my child die? God's Word shines with hope in the dark night of human pain. God showed his tenderness when David lost the child he had with Bathsheba shortly after its birth. In his pain and grief, David spoke the word of revelation-reassuring word of God's truth-saying, "I will go to (my child) but he will not return to me" (2 Samuel 12:19-23). The freeing truth of the Word of God promises that, like David, you will hold your child again in heaven. |
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20 | Verses on being afraid | OT general | MJH | 175973 | ||
Just a thought....May there really be a man or woman outside your daughters window? It'd be really scary if what she saw was actually there... but assuming there isn't you might have her sleep in your room for a few nights. Obviouisly this is far more than can be discussed on this forum, but if something is going on in her life that is causing her to be afraid, until the root cause can be found, staying in your room (which will provide her with the feelings of saftey and comfort) may help in the short term. Just a thought. MJH |
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