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1 | Short version is not possible. Thank You | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 92952 | ||
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2 | GOD TURNED HIS BACK ON JESUS WHEN JESUS | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 93899 | ||
You won't find it in the Scriptures because it is not there. | ||||||
3 | GOD TURNED HIS BACK ON JESUS WHEN JESUS | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 93903 | ||
You won't find it in the Scriptures because it is not there. | ||||||
4 | GOG TURNED HIS BACK ON JESUS WHEN JESUS | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 93905 | ||
You won't find it in the Scriptures because it is not there. | ||||||
5 | The Problem with WoF in a nutshell | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 95027 | ||
DarcyA: Thank you for firmly and faithfully defending the gospel against the assaults of the WOF movement. Along with many others who have replied to you, I agree with you re the deceitfulness and danger of WOF doctrine. I'm just sorry that some of the WOF advocates here on the forum thought I was criticizing and condemning them personally. I am not condemning blind followers. I am condemning the "damnable doctrines of demons" espoused by the teachers and leaders of WOF. Blessings to you, Radioman2 |
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6 | The second coming of Jesus | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 95706 | ||
Did Jesus Already Return in AD 70? 'By Rev. Bill Lee-Warner '"Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place." Matthew 24:34 'The above passage is found in what is referred to as the Olivet Discourse of Jesus given a few days before Christ's crucifixion. The context for Matthew 24:34 is Jesus' response to the questions of the disciples regarding His return and the end of the age. There are those in the church of Jesus Christ who understand "this generation" to refer to the generation to whom Jesus was speaking the day He gave the discourse. 'The apostle Paul recognized this error and warned Timothy of it when he wrote, "But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, and...spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, men who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and thus they upset the faith of some." (2 Tim. 2:16-18) 'Today, there is a resurgence of this teaching known as preterism. The term preterism comes from the Latin word praeterism and means "past" or already gone by. The basic teaching of preterism is that the great tribulation has already occured in the distant past, principally at AD 70. Those who hold to this teaching are known specifically as full preterists. There is another subgroup of preterists known as partial or moderate preterists. This latter group sees parts of the Olivet Discourse, or Jesus' teaching on end times, as partially fulfilled in AD 70 but other parts as yet to be fulfilled at the second parousia of Christ. Several efforts have been made to establish preterism as historically sound and biblical but the clear warning of Paul reminds us that it is an heretical and false teaching. The following reasons are offered to the student of Scripture and prophecy for consideration. Be a Berean (Acts 17:11) and examine the Word to "see if these things are so."' ____________________ To read the rest of this article and find out what "the following reasons" are, go to (www.solagroup.org/articles/endtimes/et_0003.html) |
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7 | The second coming of Jesus | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 95710 | ||
Part 2 'Did Jesus Already Return in AD 70? 'If the Rapture "has already taken place", then the resurrection has already taken place. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 15 writes of the day when the final "trumpet" for believers will be blown and mortality will put on immortality. In this passage, he links the Rapture with the resurrection of believers. In other words, when the Rapture takes place, the resurrection occurs. 'Those who insist that the events of Matthew 24 are history and say that the "generation that sees these things" was the generation concurrent with Jesus nearly 2,000 years ago, must of necessity show that the resurrection has also taken place. The only way that is possible is to spiritualize the text by saying that the resurrection was a spiritual one and not a physical one. 'Moderate (or partial) preterist, R.C. Sproul recognizes this when he says, To maintain that these events [the Olivet teaching] were indeed fulfilled in the first century, one must interpret the relevant passages in a way that makes early fulfillment possible. The most severe obstacle [to that] is the absence of any historical record that the rapture of the living and the resurrection of the dead occurred. (R.C. Sproul, The Last Days According to Jesus, Baker Books, 1998, pg 161) 'There are two serious problems with understanding the resurrection as a "spiritual" event. R.C. Sproul says, The first difficulty is that it [Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 15] involves propositions and assertions that can be neither verified nor falsified empirically. ... if one announces or predicts things that will take place in the arena of real history involving physical reality, then empirical verification becomes relevant and crucial...It is unfortunate that the apostle failed to alert the Corinthians-and us, by extension-that he was speaking of a secret, hidden, spiritual resurrection. His language certainly suggests something else, particularly as Paul so clearly conjoins the resurrection of our bodies with the resurrection of Christ's body. The resurrected Christ is the firstfruits of all who will be raised. (R.C. Sproul, The Last Days According to Jesus, Baker Books, 1998, pg 162) 'And what was the resurrected body of Jesus like? First, the tomb was empty. In other words, there was a physical body in it but on the day of His resurrection, it became empty. A body had departed from it. Second, he had a glorified body. It was different from His previous mortal body, but it was the same body. Third, Jesus was visible to the disciples until the time He ascended and was touched by them and ate with them. Christ's resurrected body was a physical body, not a spiritualized one. 'A theological problem with a spiritualized understanding of the resurrection is likewise addressed by R.C. Sproul - If a spiritual body cannot be seen, touched, or handled, is it a body at all? It is one thing to say that our resurrected bodies will be spiritiual bodies, but quite another to imply that our resurrected bodies will be merely spirits. The Bible speaks of spiritual bodies. (R.C. Sproul, The Last Days According to Jesus, Baker Books, 1998, pg 164) 'A common problem among interpreters of the Bible is that of "shifting gears". If a person approaches his interpretation of the Bible with, for example, a face value hermeneutic, then it is critical that he remain consistent with his approach. However, many often "flip flop" in their interpretation approach to maintain a preconceived understanding of a text. An example of this is the above. Preterists interpret "this generation" in the simple sense as meaning the generation concurrent with Christ and then suddenly "shift gears" and apply a figurative approach to arrive at a spiritualized understanding of the Rapture and the resurrection. That is an inconsistent hermeneutic and leads to error. 'When spiritualization is introduced into one's interpretation, Pandora's box is opened and various meanings can be understood. The only way the integrity of the Author/author's wording and meaning can be preserved is by taking Scripture at face value. Taking Scripture at face value means that the student of Scripture recognizes the difference between what can be called the "simple sense" of a passage and what is understood as a literal understanding. A literal understanding includes the examination of the historical/cultural and lexical/syntactical considerations. It also recognizes symbols and figures of speech and realizes there is a referent for them. For further information on hermeneutical principles, see the "links" section of this website for an explanation. (Did Jesus Already Return in AD 70? By Rev. Bill Lee-Warner) (http://www.solagroup.org/articles/endtimes/et_0003.html) |
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8 | Matthew 16:28 | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 95770 | ||
"...it seems most natural to interpret this promise as a reference to the Transfiguration..." Matthew 16:28 "Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom." Matthew 17:1 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. New King James Version (NKJV) 16:28 '"some standing" In all 3 of the synoptic gospels, this promise is made immediately prior to the Transfiguration. Furthermore the word for "kingdom" can be translated "royal splendor." Therefore, it seems most natural to interpret this promise as a reference to the Transfiguration, which "some" of the disciples--Peter, James, and John, would witness only 6 days later.' 17:1 '"after six days" The precise reference to the amount of time elapsed is unusual for Matthew. It seems he is carefully drawing the connection between Jesus' promise in 16:28 and the event that immediately follows. Mark agrees on the figure of 6 days (Mark 9:2), but Luke, probably counting the day of Peter's confession and the day of Christ's Transfiguration separately at the start and end of this time period, says it was "about eight days" (Luke 9:28).' (MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997) ____________________ To Ngop: I'm not saying this is absolutely the one and only right answer to your question. Yet it seems most natural to interpret this promise as a reference to the Transfiguration. --Radioman2 __________ To all others: I am not interested in debating my answer. Furthermore, I will not attempt to defend John MacArthur. Let him defend himself. For further information, go to MacArthur's website (www.gty.org), check out his Study Bible, or see his book, "The MacArthur New Testament Commentary: Matthew 16-23." --Radioman2 |
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9 | What does the third day mean? | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 96617 | ||
Perhaps it would be better if you asked the person from whom you were given the "word." Let him or her tell you what they meant when they said "the third day." Grace to you, Radioman2 |
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10 | Genesis serpent and Satan? | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 97001 | ||
What kind of anti-God, anti-Christ, anti-Bible, pro-Satan rubbish is this? | ||||||
11 | Will we have physical or spiritual bodie | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 101113 | ||
The Bible does not say that our memories will be erased in heaven. 'Will we recognize and be reunited with our loved ones in heaven? 'Yes! In the Old Testament, when a person died, the biblical writers said he was "gathered to his people" (cf. Gen. 25:8; 35:29; 49:29; Num. 20:24; Judg. 2:10). In 2 Samuel 12, when David's infant child died, David confidently said, "I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me" (v. 23). David evidently expected to see the child again-not just a nameless, faceless soul without an identity, but that very child. 'The New Testament indicates even more clearly that our identities will remain unchanged. While sharing the Passover meal with His disciples, Christ said, "Take this [cup] and divide it among yourselves; for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes" (Luke 22:17-18). Christ was promising that He and His disciples would drink the fruit of the vine together again-in heaven. Elsewhere Jesus makes a similar, but even more definite, promise: "Many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven" (Matt. 8:11). 'Furthermore, Moses and Elijah appeared with Christ on the Mount of Transfiguration. Even though they died centuries before, they still maintained a clear identity (Matt. 17:3) -- Peter, James, and John evidently recognized them (v. 4), which implies that we will somehow be able to recognize people we've never even seen before. All the redeemed will maintain their identity forever, but in a perfected form.' To read the rest of this article, go to: (http://www.gty.org/IssuesandAnswers/archive/heaven8.htm) --Radioman2 |
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12 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 101929 | ||
Reason this: "One of the basic principles of biblical interpretation is the analogia scriptura, the analogy of Scripture. In other words, we must compare Scripture with Scripture in order to understand its full and proper sense. And since the Bible doesn't contradict itself, any interpretation of a specific passage that contradicts the general teaching of the Bible is to be rejected. Since the general teaching of the Bible is, as we have seen, that baptism and other forms of ritual are not necessary for salvation, no individual passage could teach otherwise. Thus we must look for interpretations of those passages that will be in harmony with the general teaching of Scripture." (http://www.gty.org/IssuesandAnswers/archive/baptism.htm) --Radioman2 |
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13 | What would you like to be doing when...? | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 102197 | ||
George: You ask a very interesting question. "What would you like to be doing when Christ comes?" Breathing, i.e. living. I would like to be alive and breathing when Christ comes. Grace to you, Radioman2 |
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14 | Can we disappoint the omniscient God? | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 102209 | ||
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15 | PROVE ME: God's challenge to tithers | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 102465 | ||
Tithing is not God's challenge. Tithing is a command given to Israel in the Law. It is not tithing but GIVING that is "a matter of attitude and the love for God..." Throughout Scripture giving to God is always voluntary. "Tithes were not primarily gifts to God, but taxes for funding the national budget in Israel." "New Testament believers are never commanded to tithe. " "All giving apart from that required to run the government was purely voluntary (cf. Exodus 25:2; 1 Chronicles 29:9). Each person gave whatever was in his heart to give; no percentage or amount was specified. "New Testament believers are never commanded to tithe. Matthew 22:15-22 and Romans 13:1-7 tell us about the only required giving in the church age, which is the paying of taxes to the government." "The guideline for our GIVING to God and His work is found in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7: "Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver." ____________________ (www.gty.org) (Emphasis added.) For much more in-depth information on Tithing, including many Scripture references, look up "Tithing" in Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Baker's Dictionary is available online at (bible.crosswalk.com) --Radioman2 |
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16 | final round of "contradictions" | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 102889 | ||
I have found the following websites to be very useful in explaining apparent Bible contradictions. http://worthynews.com/apologetics/apol101part1.htm http://www.carm.org/bible_difficulties.htm |
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17 | Contradictions in the Bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 102892 | ||
I have found the following websites to be very useful in explaining apparent Bible contradictions. http://worthynews.com/apologetics/apol101part1.htm http://www.carm.org/bible_difficulties.htm |
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18 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 102937 | ||
Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? Do you really want to know or are you here to argue the issue, having already taken a position, pro or con? I don't mean to be rude. But many, many times questions such as this are asked by people who have already made up their minds. Grace to you, Radioman2 |
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19 | is drinkin wine a sin | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 103169 | ||
Drunkenness is always a sin... "Careful biblical interpretation, however, requires that the choice to ABSTAIN [from alcohol] be made for reasons other than the demand of the biblical pattern." __________________________ 'The term "abstinence" is often identified with the question of the use or nonuse of alcoholic beverages. The Bible consistently condemns drunkenness, but it cannot be viewed as teaching total abstinence from fermented wine. The linguistic, historical-cultural, and contextual aspects of Scripture are often abused by those who claim that the Bible requires total abstinence. The primary Hebrew terms are yayin [Iy:y], tiros [v/ryiT], and asim. All three may refer to fermented wine in a negative connotation (cf. in order Prov 23:31; Hosea 4:11; Isa 49:26) and all three refer to the expected positive use of fermented wine (yayin [Iy:y] - Lev 23:13; Num 6:20; 28:14; Deut 14:26; Psalm 104:15; Isa 55:1; Itiros [v/ryiT] - Deut 14:23; asim - Joel 3:18). All three are used interchangeably and no hard-line distinctions for a linguistic reference to unfermented as opposed to fermented wine can be sustained for any term. The Greek word oinos [oi\no"] commonly translates all three terms in the Septuagint and is the common term for wine in the Greek period and in the New Testament. Paul cites oinos [oi\no"] as a nonissue equivalent to the meat offered to idols in Romans 14:21. The less-used Greek term gleukos [gleu'ko"], "new wine, " may also mean fermented (cf. Acts 2:13). The ancient world often diluted wine with water for a more or less fermented effect, although this could be viewed as an insult (cf. Isa 1:22). 'The historical setting of Israel as one of the leading and most respected wine-producing nations in their part of the ancient world is well documented. The blessings of this product are recorded in the Bible along with the evils that come from its abuse. Wine is a major image of joy and blessing (cf. Gen 27:28; Psalm 104:14-15). The messianic era is depicted as a time of great blessing via this imagery (Joel 3:18; Amos 9:13; Zech 9:17). The destruction of wine is noted as a calamity in the life of Israel (Deut 28:30-39; Isa 62:8; 65:21; Micah 6:15; Zeph 1:13). 'Believers in any given time period or geographical location may choose total abstinence from alcoholic beverages for numerous reasons. One may use certain passages of Scripture to warn against abuse just like ancient Israel did. The abuse of strong drink has plagued all cultures and reasons to abstain abound. Careful biblical interpretation, however, requires that the choice to abstain be made for reasons other than the demand of the biblical pattern.' Gary T. Meadors Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Edited by Walter A. Elwell Published by Baker Books. (http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/) (Emphasis added.) --Radioman2 |
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20 | Do you seek God before you post? | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 103764 | ||
Kathy: Kipling wrote: "If you can keep your head while all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you," And that's exactly what you are doing -- keeping your head while some around you are losing theirs and blaming it on you. And for that I commend and admire you. After you have repeatedly explained your posts, I don't know why others have to go on and on and on about it. Talk about much ado about nothing. Kathy, as I said before, I appreciate you and am glad to have you participating in the forum. Keep hanging in there. You have been a blessing to me. I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers. Grace to you, Radioman2 |
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