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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: slillis20 Ordered by Date |
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1 | Does Bible support capital punishment? | Bible general Archive 1 | slillis20 | 1031 | ||
It is in my oopinion that you are correct in supporting capital punishment. Most of our brotheren who are against it will say that it is law, and therefore we are no longer under law, but under grace. This is true, except that the command for capital punishment does not come under the Mosaic Law, whci wss obolished by the work of Christ. In fact, it is under the Noahic law(Gen. 9:6), which is still very much in effect! A soverign governments right o use "the sword" to maintain order is clearly present in Rom.13:1-7. I myself am perfectly comfortable teaching that the death penalty is as true a principle today as it was when it was instituted by God in Genesis. I hope that this helps. In Christ, slillis20 Emmaus Bible college | ||||||
2 | What is the sin unto death? | 1 John 5:16 | slillis20 | 556 | ||
That is a very tough question, and although scholars have several differnt theorys, none can be considered definate, although I believe that most can be ruled out. I will present these theorys:1)Possably a specific sin requiring the death sentance(see OT on murder or dissobidiance towards parents). 2) Sins committed intentionally v. accidentaly-in other words, and accidental sin would not carry with it the sentance of death. 3) Mortal sins v. venial sins- this would be most Catholic interpretations, although the Bible clearly teaches in many places elsewhere that all sin is sin, and the penalty is death(Rom.3)4) State of habitual sin willfully chosen and persisted in-This theory has merits, as Jihn has claimed in this epistle that the true believer does not willfully sin habitually, so it would seem to be talking about non-believers.5)Apostacy 6) Mark 3-blasphemy against the Holy Spirit(accrediting the work of the Spirit to the devil) 7) My professor has this theory, and it is the one that I would go with as well-Remember the context of the passage, and that is prayer for believers, that they might escape the sin that has them entangled. The context of the book as a whole has been the hereesy of the false teachers, and John has gone to great lengths to prove that they are not in the Light, but are in fact, un-believers. Their sin is unbelief, and that sin can not be forgiven,since it is a slap in the face of a God who had spilled His blood tht they might be saved(1 John 2:2). When we see our brother committing sin, we need to pray for them, as they have the Spirit in them, and that makes them recoverable. These false teachers have not that help, and so the sin, unbelief, is indeed a sin leading to eternal death. I hope that this helps. Let me know if I can try to comment further. Sean Lillis Emmaus Bible College | ||||||
3 | Are christians exempt from judgement? | 2 Cor 5:10 | slillis20 | 490 | ||
The judgement seat of Christ is indeed for believers. The important thing to remember is that it has nothing to do with salvation, but with reward. Everything that we have done in our lives, both good and bad, will be judged before Christ, and there will be a response for the good things, and a response for the bad things. All the bad things will be burned(1 Cor. 3:15). For the good things, we will receive a reward(v14). It is best exemplified by the silversmith when he takes the ore and heats it up until all the bad, worthless rock and minerals fall to the bottom, and the pure silver rises to the top. The more we grow in this life, and the more fruit good fruit we bear, the more reward will be given to us, which we will then cast at the Father's feet for His honor and glory. | ||||||
4 | QUESTION CONCERNING KING CYRUS | Bible general Archive 1 | slillis20 | 486 | ||
This is a great question! When we concider the context of both passages. The word "annointed" in the OT referred to the relationship that Israels first two kings, Saul and David, had with God. Since Israel was in exile, Cyrus was acting as her king, to bring about blessing. This he did when he releaded Israel and braought judgement upon the nations. In Ezra 1, God moved Cyrus to accomplish the things that he wanted done. God "stirred" him up, probably planting the thoughts in his head in some way, although that is pure conjecture, and then nudging him to do them. I believe that the main difference that, in Isaiah, we are presented with Cyrus' position as one who had God's hand upon him to bring blessing. In Ezra, we are presented with one who was "moved" by God's hand to bring that blessing. Again, good question!!! Sean Lillis Emmaus Bible College |
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