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1 | Is sarcasm sinful? | Job 38:1 | benjamite | 63404 | ||
Is God being sarcastic in Job 38? It seems like it to me. Again in Amos 4:4-5, God is telling the people to "Come and sin". Is that really what He wants? No, but he knows that's what they will do. How about 2 Cor. 11:19? To paraphrase, Paul says, "You're so wise, but your friends are fools." Sarcasm is not sinful. Truth is more than just the words we say, it is how we say it. |
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2 | what basis does Bible's authority rest | 2 Tim 3:16 | benjamite | 62056 | ||
The Bible is inspired by God - it is breathed out by Him. Concerning the Old Testament Scriptures, Our Lord says that "not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the Law until all is accomplished." (Matt. 5:18) Again, 2 Peter 3:15-16 looks at Paul's writings and equates them with Old Testament Scriptures. Note the wording "the rest of the Scriptures". The Bible's authority rests on the one who breathed it out - God. |
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3 | What was Meshach's name? | Dan 1:7 | benjamite | 62035 | ||
Meshach's Hebrew name was Mishael. | ||||||
4 | How can anyone be saved? | 1 Cor 2:14 | benjamite | 60294 | ||
The Bible says that God desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:4) He does not delight in the death of the wicked (Ezek. 18:23; 33:11) The Bible also says that we have been saved by grace through faith, and that this is not of ourselves, it is the gift of God. (Eph 2:8-9) We also read that the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgement (John 16:8). Whoever will believe will not perish (John 3:16). |
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5 | what was the name of Lots wife?? | Luke 17:32 | benjamite | 59808 | ||
We are not told. Even Christ refers to her as simply "Lot's wife". Another interesting point is that we are not told the names of his daughters, only their sons - Genesis 19:37 and 38. |
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6 | good out of bad | Rom 8:28 | benjamite | 59806 | ||
Define "good". In Numbers 20:8-13, we see that Moses was told to speak to the rock and water would come forth. Moses disobeyed God and struck the rock, but water still came forth abundantly. However, Moses was forbidden from entering the promised land. Also, "where sin increased, grace abounded all the more" Romans 5:20. Was the crucifixion of Christ obedience? I don't think so. I think it was open rebellion. Yet, at the same time, a lot of good came out of it. God is free to bless us in spite of our disobedience. |
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7 | Who do you believe about Jesus? | Matt 22:42 | benjamite | 57573 | ||
I'm not exactly sure how to answer your question. On the one hand, you have Moses (by some accounts c. 1500-1400 B.C.). What the Lord prophesied about the Christ, through Moses and the other prophets, is true. (Luke 24:27, et. al.). As an aside, since I quoted from Luke, I would also mention that he was not an eyewitness, Luke 1:1-4. This is not meant to discredit Luke, by any means - simply an observation. "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;" (2 Tim 3:16) We also have the testimony of those who beheld Christ's glory (John 1:14). If your question looks at what modern people think, I would see if their modern thoughts align with what the Bible says. |
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8 | Who was Darius the Mede? | Dan 6:28 | benjamite | 57141 | ||
It seems like the experts are undecided. I looked up a couple different sources, and they only give options. Let me give you another option. Might "Darius the Mede" be another name for "Cyrus the Persian"? (Which, I guess, would mean that "he co-ruled in equal power with Cyrus the Persian".) Benjamite |
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9 | I smell fire | Job 41:19 | benjamite | 56808 | ||
Perhaps, at one time, dragons really did exist. Maybe it was a type of dinosaur (if you'll allow for the possibility that the scientists are wrong and that dinosaurs and man actually co-existed). Now the question is, were all the stories of knights going off to fight dragons true? At this point in time, it seems to me that it is anybody's guess as to what these beasts really were - but no, they don't seem like gators to me, either. I, personally, don't have a problem believing that dragons did exist or that man and dinosaurs co-existed. Ben |
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10 | NOW READY | 2 Tim 4:6 | benjamite | 56386 | ||
It is generally agreed that 2 Timothy was the last book written by Paul - shortly before his death. (Perhaps most look at this passage to arrive at that conclusion.) It seems like Paul, here, is looking in three directions - present (6), past (7), and future (8). 1. My death is at hand. 2. I have lived (fought or run) well. 3. Before me lies my reward. |
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11 | Please explain atonement | Bible general Archive 1 | benjamite | 55654 | ||
"atonement" can mean "reconciliation" as in Romans 5:11 (compare NASB with KJV). Have you ever reconciled a checkbook? Often, atonement looks at how sin is dealt with. If I were to say "your sin must be atoned for", I would mean "your sin must be dealt with" - gotta get rid of it. Leviticus 4:26 looks more at dealing with sin. Often, "atonement" is related to the New Testament terms "propitiation" (1 John 2:2) - a covering for sin, or, perhaps, an ointment (or salve) for your sin. Around here, we have a triple-antibiotic ointment to put on scrapes or cuts. It gets rid of the infection and heals the wound. That's kind of like what propitiation, does for our sin. 1 John 4:10; Romans 3:25. One key difference is that you always had to atone for your sins in the Old Testament. In the New, Christ died for our sins once for all. (1 Peter 3:18; Rom 6:10; Heb. 7:27; and Heb. 9:26-28 ) |
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12 | Was JESUS a king? | Matt 27:11 | benjamite | 49392 | ||
Yes, while Jesus was on the earth, he was a King. He still is King. (see also Mark 15:2, Luke 23:3; John 18:33-40) Note also that the Romans convicted Him of being a king. Note the inscription on the cross. (Matthew 27:37, et. al.) |
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13 | READ ALL THAT YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON! | Ps 18:1 | benjamite | 48281 | ||
I like the imagery used here. One of God's own is distressed. When God's own person calls to Him, God acts mightily. God is permitted to be angry, is He not? Romans 1:18-32. He most certainly is. Knowledge is great. It must be accompanied by the fear of the Lord and love. Proverbs 2:5-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-2. Without these, "Knowledge makes arrogant." 1 Corinthians 8:1 |
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14 | SATAN HAS THE MASSES FOOLED, WAKEUP! | Ezek 14:9 | benjamite | 48274 | ||
Righteous prophets would not be "deceived" in such a manner. The people were told to repent and get rid of their idols. The people knew this. The prophets knew this. The Lord says that those who do not, and who still try to come to Him, will be punished. | ||||||
15 | Only satan has evil/deceptive spirits | Job 1:6 | benjamite | 48270 | ||
Even Satan, himself, cannot act apart from the permission of God. Job 1:6-12; Job 2:1-6. | ||||||
16 | IT'S NOT GOD SPEAKING, IT'S THE DECEIVER | Jer 19:5 | benjamite | 48268 | ||
There is a difference between a carnivore and a scavenger. In this passage, eating the flesh of their sons and daughters is never called a good thing. Remember from verse 5 of that chapter, the rebellious people are already sacrificing their children to idols. God NEVER commanded them to do this. Trust the Bible, question all else. However, since you would question the Bible, how do you know that God is "wonderful, giving, and caring"? Are you using your own definitions of these words or God's definitions? |
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17 | Where does Jesus say He is God? | Bible general Archive 1 | benjamite | 46338 | ||
Forgive me if I'm repeating anything. The last post I read said that Jesus was never quoted as saying that He is God. I disagree. In John 10:30, he does claim equality with the Father. Remember in John 10:31, the Jews picked up stones because "He blasphemed". They understood Him to say that He was God. He did not deny it. In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus tells his disciples to baptize "in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit". Note that it does not say "names". He, the Father, and the Holy Spirit are identified by One Name. I'm not saying that they are not three persons, I'm considering their essence as being One - each is considered God. These are Jesus' own words. Elsewhere, in Mark 14:61-62, Jesus was asked if He is "the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One". Under oath, He says, "I am." Again, the Jews accused Him of blasphemy. They understood Him to say that He is God, and they did not believe it. In John 8:56-59, we read, "'Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad.' So the Jews said to Him, 'You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?' "Jesus said to them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am.' "Therefore they picked up stones to throw at Him, but Jesus hid Himself and went out of the temple." He does not say "Before Abraham, I was". He says "I am". I find that significant. Even in the Old Testament, we see evidence of "plurality" in the Godhead. It isn't new with the New Testament. Consider the creation account. In Genesis 1:26, God says, "'Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.' And God created man in His own image..." The very word "Elohim" is plural, and it is often used of God. I realize that I cannot make you see. I can present the evidence, and it is out of my hands. Do with this what you will. |
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18 | Does this talk about enslavement? | Is 60:12 | benjamite | 46210 | ||
Let's take this verse in context: v. 1, "The glory of the LORD has risen upon you." v. 2, "The LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear upon you" v. 9, "Surely the coastlands will wait for Me; And the ships of Tarshish will come first, to bring your sons from afar...for the name of the LORD your God, and for the Holy One of Israel because He has glorified you." This isn't slavery, at least in the sense of the early American atrocities. Granted it might be "paying tribute". This was (and is still) common. (I don't know where you hail from, in the U.S., April 15 was Tax Day.) Let's look at it from another way. Is there anything in this passage which suggests that this finds its fulfillment at any other time than during the future reign of Christ on earth (the millennium)? I don't think so. I see this as being fulfilled when the Almighty God, in the person of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, is here on earth as King. Now the question is, if you're not serving God, what are you doing? Who are you serving? |
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19 | Are there foods that are unclean to eat? | NT general Archive 1 | benjamite | 43433 | ||
First, let me say that I agree with your interpretation of Mark 7:15. Let me also point you to a couple of other passages. Considering that the Mosaic Law was given to the Jews, this is the instruction for Gentiles: Acts 15:19 "Therefore it is my judgment that we do not trouble those who are turning to God from among the Gentiles, but that we write to them that they abstain from things contaminated by idols and from fornication and from what is strangled and from blood." See 1 Corinthians 8, regarding what has been sacrificed to idols. Also, read Acts 10:10-16. Although that passage seems to use the food to symbolize people, (see Acts 10:28) I think we might still be able to apply it to actual food. I hope this helps. In Him, Benjamite |
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20 | Where was satan when he first sinned? | Bible general Archive 1 | benjamite | 41137 | ||
Satan did sin in heaven (Luke 10:18; see also Ezekiel 28:14-16). In Luke, he could not have fallen from heaven if he did not sin in heaven. In Ezekiel, he was cast off the mountain of God. Why did this happen? 28:15, "Unrighteousness was found in you." See also Job 2:5, Satan tells God, "(Job) will curse you to your face." Satan lied to God in heaven. Isaiah 14:12ff is another picture of Satan's fall, but some might see it as being prophetic of the Antichrist to come. Okay, I looked at the Scriptures, now it's your turn. :-) In Him, Benjamite |
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