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1 | Virgin Bride of Christ | 1 Cor 14:34 | inHzsvc | 58943 | ||
2Co 11:2 says, "For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ." Here, Paul likens the Corinthian church as the Bride of Christ. The Holy Jerusalem is where she will dwell eternally. The passage in Revelation you referred to speaks of the eternal state after all prophecy is fulfilled. | ||||||
2 | Can you see my position? | Rom 5:6 | inHzsvc | 6446 | ||
Surely you can read this passage and see that the all is referring back to the "us" (KJV). "The LORD is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but, is longsuffering to USWARD, not willing that any (of the USWARD--INHZSVC) should persish" | ||||||
3 | "tulip" but not Calvinist? | Rom 5:6 | inHzsvc | 6445 | ||
TULIP is not Calvin's doctrine in that he didn't found or write it. God did. It's a Scriptural truth that Calvin only believed, by the grace of God. | ||||||
4 | Can you mean this? | Rom 5:6 | inHzsvc | 6418 | ||
I don't think that you are looking at things from my perspective. I think a lot of Calvinistic people really misrepresent what "true" Calvinistic people believe. There are small bands of "hyper-Calvinists" who believe it was predestined for me to eat barbecue ribs today. How ridiculous. But look, what Job ever in jeopardy of losing his salvation? Do we see any time that Job ever lost his salvation? That is what Satan plans to do, but, he will never accomplish that because of the blood. Satan has, however, deceived the world as a whole. That's because the natural man is enmity with God and most people in this day and age are still in their natural state. Strictly speaking, everybody can believe or reject. However, unless God enlightens, people in their natural state cannot believe the Gospel (I Cor 2:14). Everybody deserves hell--everybody has sinned and come short of the glory of God. Everybody is at enmity with God. God would be righteous to allow everybody to die and go directly to hell--we sure weren't born wanting Him. However, our God of mercy, reached down and saved some despite who and what they were. We were no different than anybody else. We could have been born in a third world country that has never heard of Christ. We could have been born to an athiest family (as some of God's children have been). However, God blessed us to be born where we were---surely, you'd have to say we were at least given more of a "chance" if you want to use that Arminian (forgive me) terminology. But, God saved "us". We could be a drug addict, or a drunk, or a murderer. We could be a Satan worshipper or an Islamic terroist, or even an athiest. But, God, out of mercy, saved us. Logically, if all men deserve hell, and God is righteous and just, He will send all men to hell----unless, He makes a way out. So, legally, sin must be dealt with. Therefore, Christ atoned (made "at one" or reconciled) for our sins. He obviously didn't do this for every human being because they aren't "at one" with God. I hope this at least explains the true Calvinistic stance better than some of the "hardshells" who, perhaps, get more publicity than we do. By the way, John Gill was a great Baptist expositor of the 17th century. His work is quite an in depth work than can be enjoyed by all sorts of Christians. I think you can use it online at www.biblestudy.com.....not sure, though. God bless you and yours. |
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5 | Please explain your position | Rom 5:6 | inHzsvc | 6348 | ||
I Tim. 2:4 is showing that God has a people from every nation, kindred, tribe and tongue. The Jews rejected the Gentiles who professed faith in Christ. John Gill says of this verse, "since it is not his will that all men, in this large sense, should be saved, unless there are two contrary wills in God; for there are some who were before ordained by him unto condemnation, and are vessels of wrath fitted for destruction; and it is his will concerning some, that they should believe a lie, that they all might be damned; nor is it fact that all are saved, as they would be, if it was his will they should; for who hath resisted his will? but there is a world of ungodly men that will be condemned, and who will go into everlasting punishment: rather therefore all sorts of men, agreeably to the use of the phrase in "#1Ti 2:1" are here intended, kings and peasants, rich and poor, bond and free, male and female, young and old, greater and lesser sinners; and therefore all are to be prayed for, even all sorts of men, because God will have all men, or all sorts of men, saved; and particularly the Gentiles may be designed, who are sometimes called the world, the whole world, and every creature; whom God would have saved, as well as the Jews, and therefore Heathens, and Heathen magistrates, were to be prayed for as well as Jewish ones. Moreover, the same persons God would have saved, he would have also "come to the knowledge of the truth": of Christ, who is the truth, and to faith in him, and of all the truth of the Gospel, as it is in Jesus; not merely to a notional knowledge of it, which persons may arrive unto, and not be saved, but a spiritual and experimental knowledge of it; and all that are saved are brought to such a knowledge, which is owing to the sovereign will and good pleasure of God, who hides the knowledge of Gospel truths from the wise and prudent, and reveals them to babes: whence it appears, that it is not his will with respect to every individual of mankind; that they should thus come to the knowledge of the truth; for was it his will they should, he would, no doubt, give to every man the means of it, which he has not, nor does he; he suffered all nations to walk in their own ways, and overlooked their times of ignorance, and sent no message nor messenger to inform them of his will; he gave his word to Jacob, and his statutes unto Israel only; and the Gospel is now sent into one part of the world, and not another; and where it does come, it is hid to the most; many are given up to strong delusions to believe a lie, and few are savingly and experimentally acquainted with the truths of the Gospel; though all that are saved are brought to the knowledge of such truths as are necessary to salvation; for they are chosen to it through sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth. II Peter 3:9 is simple if it was just read clearly and concentration was put on the entire verse besides just the latter phrase. The promise in the verse is to "usward" not willing that any (usward) should perish. This is speaking of the security of the believer. Rev. 2:21 really has nothing to do with what you are trying to prove. God has given all men room to repent. They are guilty for not having repented. God didn't keep anybody from repenting--they're own depravity kept them from it. Thanks for the interst. God bless. |
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6 | Dear InHzsvc, what do you mean by that? | Rom 5:6 | inHzsvc | 6344 | ||
Joe knew what I meant. It was directed specifically to him. A true knowledge of "Calvinism" does not cause pride. It does just the opposite--it humbles. Knowing that salvation is of the Lord and that man has no part in saving himself exalts God and shows man to be the miserable creature that He is. How does it discourage? We still urge people to trust in Christ as their personal Savior and pray that God will enable them to do so. We tell them that Christ is the only hope of sinners and pray that God will open their heart to receive the truth by faith. You just don't have a clear picture of what the Doctrines of Grace are about. Perhaps you have been more involved with the hardshells than true Calvinistic people. |
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7 | Is Jesus the 'Eternal Father'? | Is 9:6 | inHzsvc | 5215 | ||
I think you are trying to understand what man simply cannot understand. In John 10:30, Jesus plainly said, "I and my Father are one." And again in John 14:9, Jesus says, "He that hath seen me hath seen the Father." Thomas says to Christ in John 20:28, "My Lord and my God." So, we see from these passages that Jesus is God--the Creator. However, you have sufficiently proven that they are seen as separate many times as well. We must remember, we don't serve three Gods. We serve one True and Living God, in three distinct personalities---yet, they are One. This is something that a finite mind just can't understand and surely can't comprehend. God bless. |
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8 | MEN ARE THE HEAD OF THE WOMAN NOT THE EN | 1 Cor 14:34 | inHzsvc | 3844 | ||
By the way, John Gill has been respected by thousands of Expositors. His work still lives even 3 centuries following. You can buy his work on CD at www.christianbook.com , if you'd like, along with Spurgeon and Pink. God bless. |
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9 | MEN ARE THE HEAD OF THE WOMAN NOT THE EN | 1 Cor 14:34 | inHzsvc | 3843 | ||
But, it say's nowhere that they did this in public. And you'll find no Scripture anywhere whatsoever to say they did this in public. How can you reconcile your opinions with such plain Scriptures. "Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence."(I Tim. 2:11,12). There is absolutely no way to interpret that but one. All Scripture that you quote MUST harmonize with that. "Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also sayeth the law. And if they will learn anything, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church." There is nothing here about learning then speaking, as you say. The point to a woman being in silence is subjection and obedience. As to your Greek interpretation of prophesy, I notice that you leave out many other ways that this word is used in the original language--how convenient. It can, and does, mean " 4395 propheteuo (prof-ate-yoo'-o) from "4396"; TDNT - 6:781,952; v AV - prophesy 28; 28 1) to prophesy, to be a prophet, speak forth by divine inspirations, to predict 1a) to prophesy 1b) with the idea of foretelling future events pertaining esp. to the kingdom of God 1c) to utter forth, declare, a thing which can only be known by divine revelation 1d) to break forth under sudden impulse in lofty discourse or praise of the divine counsels 1d1) under like prompting, to teach, refute, reprove, admonish, comfort others 1e) to act as a prophet, discharge the prophetic office As you said, it can be used as a forteller of events. However, it can also be used as simply "a teacher." As for deaconness, it does mean a servant. That surely doesn't mean she was a preacher or pastor. When you find Scriptures where a woman in the NT pastored a church, let me know. Please take the Scriptures. God bless. |
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10 | Are Christmas and Easter pagan in origin | Gal 4:10 | inHzsvc | 3563 | ||
Christmas and Easter are definitely pagan in origin. Twenty years ago, many Bible believers would readily admit that. However, it seems that many have forsaken that view because they know it runs people off. Perhaps we are too concerned with "nickels and noses" in this day and age. Both of these holidays were brought from polytheism (which is rooted in Babylonianism) into the false church, Roman Catholicism--thus the term "Christ-mass." Easter actually comes from the pagan god Ishtar, or Eastara. What these holidays are is a mixture of some truth and some pagan. For instance, Christ was really born of a virgin, in a manger, and there were really wise men (though the Scripture says nothing of 3 wise men, just 3 gifts). The Romans instituted something that was never instructed by or ever observed by the early churches--Christmas. They mixed a little truth with a lot of error producing error--a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. As for the word Easter appearing in Acts 12:4, that Greek word is never translated anything but passover in the Bible except in that one spot. God bless. |
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11 | succorer neutral gender | 1 Cor 14:34 | inHzsvc | 3484 | ||
We, as a church, prophesy when we sing together. Women are not allowed to pray when men are present--that would be usurping authority over them. But, they can pray in silence. Either way, I Cor 11:5 definitely proves that they should cover their head with a veil when doing either. As to Phoebe, she was definitely a servant in the church. However, nothing is EVER said to even hint that she spoke audibly in church. God bless. |
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12 | How is comunion only symbolic? | 1 Cor 10:16 | inHzsvc | 3375 | ||
Mt 26:26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed [it], and brake [it], and gave [it] to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. Mt 26:27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave [it] to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; Mt 26:28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Christ told them here that the bread and wine WERE His body and blood. Obviously, since He was with them, this was symbolic of His body and blood. It is the same teaching as the passage you have presented. Symbolically, we have shared in the body and blood of Christ by "remembering" His death through the supper. God bless. |
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13 | God can use woman in the ministry? | Gal 3:28 | inHzsvc | 3328 | ||
As far as being a Christian is concerned, this Scripture is true--anybody who trusts in Christ is a member of the family of God. This has nothing, however, to do with being a pastor. There are plenty of Scriptures that teach that women cannot be pastors, but, women generally spiritualize them away to go along with their own teaching. Take I Cor. 14:34,35--"Let your women keep silence in the churches (notice, not just church, but, churches): for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church." How often in today's liberal society do women shame their churches by speaking out. This Scripture is plain. I Tim. 2:11,12 reads, "Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence." Do these passages rub against you wrongly? If so, don't be mad at the messenger. The Word of God is simply too plain to be misunderstood here. The qualifications for pastors (I Tim. 3:1-7, Tit. 1:5-11) are just as plain that is must be a "man" and a "husband" which is ordained into the ministry. This is not to belittle women. My mother is a woman. My wife is a woman. I love them both dearly. However, I love the Lord more and I must follow His plain teaching. Some things in Scripture are not plain and there is room for debate. This subject, however, is quite plain. There is no room for debate here. God bless. inHzsvc |
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14 | Is man a 'triune' creature? | Heb 4:12 | inHzsvc | 2209 | ||
Paul makes a difference here between body, soul, and spirit in SAVED people. That's what I was saying earlier. I believe that saved man is a triune creature. I believe lost man is only body and soul. God bless. |
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15 | Why must we divide soul and spirit? | Heb 4:12 | inHzsvc | 2195 | ||
i meant to add, this verse is speaking of God's Word putting a division between that which is Holy and Righteous within us and our own carnality. | ||||||
16 | Why must we divide soul and spirit? | Heb 4:12 | inHzsvc | 2194 | ||
charis, you have asked a question that I have pondered often. many times, I think the Scripture doesn't make a difference between the soul and "man's spirit." however, as children of God, we Spirit of God dwells within us. it is my conviction that man, in his natural state, is a possessor of body and soul(sometimes referred to as man's spirit). after regeneration, saved man is a trichotomy as God is. man then possesses body, soul, and Spirit. probaby confused you more than anything. God bless. |
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17 | Is there an age of accountability? | Bible general Archive 1 | inHzsvc | 2165 | ||
The Bible says nothing of any "age of accountability." There isn't even a hint of such an idea. Your point concerning Arminian chilren and Calvinistic chilren is confusing. Let me say this. We were all born Arminians--trying to save ourselves. By God's grace, He showed us (believers) that we were unable as He drew us to Christ. All are born sinners in need of a Savior. God bless. |
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18 | Without the Spirit? | Acts 2:38 | inHzsvc | 2139 | ||
Charis, No, that was not all to prove to baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. That was simply a side note. Your example about a Ferrari without gasoline is interesting. However, the Ferrari is still a Ferrari without gasoline. While Christ was on Earth with His Church, there was no need for them to be empowered by the Holy Spirit. However, after He left them, He told them to wait for the empowering of the Spirit. That didn't make them a church(ekklessia--called out assembly). It simply enabled them to carry out what He had previously instructed them to do. God bless. I appreciate your brotherly kindness. |
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19 | Beautiful | Acts 3:2 | inHzsvc | 2105 | ||
Ric, I have a commentary by an old Baptist of the 1700's that I treasure above all my commentaries--Exposition of the Old and New Testaments, by John Gill. Here's what he said about that gate. I hope it helps. "which is called beautiful"; which some think was the gate Shushan, which was the eastern gate of the mountain of the house, or the outmost wall, and was so called, because Shushan, the metropolis of Persia, was pourtrayed upon it , which made it look very beautiful. The reason commonly given by the Jewish commentators why this was done, is this; when the Jews returned from captivity, the king of Persia commanded that they should make a figure of the palace of Shushan upon one of the gates of the temple, that they might fear the king, and not rebel against him; and accordingly they drew one upon the eastern gate: but some say, that the children of the captivity did this (upon their return) that they might remember the wonder of Purim, (their deliverance from Haman,) which was done in Shushan; moreover, it might be so called from the word Shushan, which signifies joy and gladness: but this does not bid so fair to be the gate here meant, since it was lower than all the rest; for as the eastern wall was lower than the rest of the walls, that when the high priest burnt the red heifer on the top of Mount Olivet, he might see the gate of the temple at the time of the sprinkling of the blood; so the gate itself was four cubits lower than the others, and therefore could not look so grand and beautiful as the rest. Indeed, concerning this eastern gate of the mountain of the house, it is said , that "in the time when the sanctuary stood, when they prayed on the mountain of the house, they went in by the way of the eastern gate." And as this was now the hour of prayer, and the people were going to the temple to pray, whose entrance was at the east gate; here it might be thought, in all probability, was laid the lame man: though it seems rather to be the eastern gate of the court of the women, which was made of Corinthian brass, and looked brighter than gold itself; of which Josephus thus speaks: "nine of the gates were covered all over with gold and silver, likewise the side posts and lintels; but there was one, without the temple, of Corinthian brass, which in dignity greatly exceeded the silver and golden ones." And since at this gate was the greatest frequency of persons, both men and women entering here; it is most likely, that here lay the lame man a begging: this is thought, by some, to be the higher gate of the house of the Lord; said to be built by Jotham, the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, "2Ki 15:35" upon which text, a Jewish commentator of great note has this remark, "observe it is said of Jotham, that he built it, because he made a building on it, "more glorious and great" than it had been:" and this is also called the new gate of the house of the Lord, "Jer 26:10" and which both the Targum and Kimchi on the place say is the eastern gate. God bless you and yours. |
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20 | GEt back up | Revelation | inHzsvc | 2013 | ||
I believe in Christians backsliding....for instance, Noah got drunk after the flood--Peter denied Christ--David had an affair--Abraham had a wife after his handmaiden. I do not, however, believe that any of these lost their salvation. I fully expect to see them in glory. Christ said of His sheep that He gave them "eternal life, and they shall NEVER perish."(Jhn. 10:28) God bless. |
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