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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: xmikx Ordered by Date |
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1 | Do not give what is holy to dogs. means? | Matt 7:6 | xmikx | 142426 | ||
Greetings adeakin, this is from the IVP New Testament Commentary. I found this on www.biblegateway.com Even When You Are Right, Do Not Impose the Truth on Others (7:6) This saying seems to make little sense in this context; hence varied interpretations of verse 6 abound. Some think that dogs here are the Gentiles (15:26) and the pearls the gospel of the kingdom (13:45). But Jewish teachers used dogs to represent different things (not just Gentiles) in their parables, and even in 15:26 "dogs" is not wholly negative as it is here (see comment there). Other attempts to narrow the saying's object to prohibiting sinners from the Eucharist (as in Did. 9:5) also go beyond the evidence. In its most general sense 7:6 was probably simply a wisdom saying like Proverbs 23:9: "Do not speak to a fool, for he will scorn the wisdom of your words" (compare also Syr. Men. Sent. 328-32). Dogs may refer to the wicked or oppressors more generally (compare Ps 22:16, 20; 59:14-15; Prov 26:11). It was also commonly known that stray scavenger dogs-the main kind encountered in the towns of Jewish Palestine-growled at those feeding them as much as at passing strangers (Isoc. Demon. 29, Or. 1). Clearly these are people who do not value what we have to offer them; swine also proverbially lacked appreciation of value (Prov 11:22). But why did Matthew include this saying here? Some connect the saying to the preceding context by suggesting that it means it is worthless to try to correct (7:1-5) one unwilling to listen. Others note that while we should not judge, some people should be avoided or we must exercise discernment. Yet taken by themselves, none of these suggestions explain the lack of disjunction in verse 6. Most likely verse 6 provides a transition between the preceding and following contexts. Correcting those who will not receive correction is futile (vv. 1-5; Prov 9:8; 23:9); we should discerningly continue to offer wisdom (or the gift of the kingdom) only to those willing to receive what we offer, just as God does (Mt 7:7-11). In this case the text sounds a note of reciprocity to be repeated in verse 12 (Keener 1993:64). If verse 6 means something along these lines, it does not allow us to prejudge who may receive our message (13:3-23), but does forbid us to try to force it on those who show no inclination to accept it (10:13-16; compare Carson 1984:185; Blomberg 1992:128-29; Hagner 1993:172). Mike |
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2 | Explain Haggai | Hag 1:1 | xmikx | 137600 | ||
Hello Sharon, I must confess, I had never read Haggai until seeing your post. This is a very inspirational book of the old testament. This book is a call to rebuild the Temple. If you will remember starting in Haggai 1:5, this is what the LORD Almighty says: Consider how things are going for you! 6 You have planted much but harvested little. You have food to eat, but not enough to fill you up. You have wine to drink, but not enough to satisfy your thirst. You have clothing to wear, but not enough to keep you warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes! Just before this in verse 3 3 So the LORD sent this message through the prophet Haggai: 4 "Why are you living in luxurious houses while my house lies in ruins? This is from my NLT Bible book introduction. The people were more concerned with their own needs than with doing God's will, and as a result, they suffered. Although Haggai is a small book, it is filled with challenge and promise, reminding us of God's claim on our life and our priorities. My take: don't just be satisfied with "getting by". Put God first and do His will and He will reward you as He did after the Temple had been rebuilt. Mike |
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3 | What about Spiritual Parenting? | John 10:4 | xmikx | 137421 | ||
I am not exactly sure what type of answer you are going after, but Eli, who had heard messages from the LORD before, realized that the LORD was the one speaking to his son. He told Samuel to just say, 'Yes, your servant is listening." the next time he heard his name being called. After Samuel replied, the LORD revealed His plan: this starts at 1 Samuel 3:12 'I am going to carry out all of my threats against Eli and his family. |
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4 | need help undestanding Eph. 3:10 | Eph 3:10 | xmikx | 137420 | ||
Hello JamesO, I am going to try and answer this using my take on Eph 3: 1-13. I have a New Living Translation Bible, and it reads this way for verse 10: 10God's purpose was to show his wisdom in all its rich variety to all the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms. They will see this when Jews and Gentiles are joined together in his church. Now I know that some do not like the NLT version of the Bible, but it does help me. I read these verses in four or five different translations and was able to come to the conclusion that God's plan was not originally made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. But through the church, body of believers, Paul is speaking to the Gentiles or non-Jewish people, Paul states that God's plan will be revealed when Christians, Jews and Gentiles are joined together as one body called the church. This is further proof that Jesus Christ did not only come to earth for only the Jews, but for all mankind and when we all come together as a body of believers in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, God's plan is revealed. I hope this helps you. Mike |
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5 | meaning of 1Cor.1:26-31 | 1 Cor 1:26 | xmikx | 136763 | ||
These are great verses of scripture. Paul is showing how God can use what the world thinks is weak or stupid or worthless and do great and mighty things!! When God uses what the world thinks is not worth anything, there is only one reason for the success... and that is so that ALL the glory goes to God where it deserves to go!!! | ||||||
6 | explane matt 18:18 or me | Matt 18:18 | xmikx | 135942 | ||
I am going to use the NIV and later AMP for this explanation. This is Jesus speaking in Matthew 18:18 (NIV) 18"I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be[3] bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be[4] loosed in heaven. Notes [3] and [4] are listed as footnotes in the NIV with the following explanation: 18:18 Or have been So, if you exchange will be with have been you can get the meaning of this verse. Whatever you hold on to on earth, should also be what is held on to in heaven. Or hold dearly on earth should be what is held dearly in heaven.It helps to start at verse 15 to understand what Jesus is referring to in verse 18. Now, the Amplified Bible for Matt 18:18 is: 18Truly I tell you, whatever you forbid and declare to be improper and unlawful on earth must be [1] what is already forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit and declare proper and lawful on earth must be [2] what is already permitted in heaven. Notes [1] and [2] are listed as footnotes and direct the reader to the footnote on Matt 16:19. The footnotes here are as follows: Charles B. Williams, The New Testament: A Translation: "The perfect passive participle, here referring to a state of having been already forbidden [or permitted]." So, in short, what we do and don't do here on earth should be done and not done the way it is in heaven. |
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7 | Is "no" or "wait" prayer not answered | Ps 80:4 | xmikx | 135931 | ||
Hello romenile. I went to www.biblegateway.com and searched for answered prayers. I found the following information in the commentary (NLT) section for Psalm 80:4. This may not be the answer you are looking for, but it might shed some different light on your situation. He that dwelleth upon the mercy-seat, is the good Shepherd of his people. But we can neither expect the comfort of his love, nor the protection of his arm, unless we partake of his converting grace. If he is really angry at the prayers of his people, it is because, although they pray, their ends are not right, or there is some secret sin indulged in them, or he will try their patience and perseverance in prayer. When God is displeased with his people, we must expect to see them in tears, and their enemies in triumph. There is no salvation but from God's favour; there is no conversion to God but by his own grace. (Ps 80:8-16) |
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8 | 2 corn. 4:4 the god of this world hath b | 2 Cor 4:1 | xmikx | 135925 | ||
I have a New Living Traslation bible and this is the verse you used: 4Satan, the god of this evil world, has blinded the minds of those who don't believe, so they are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News that is shining upon them. They don't understand the message we preach about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God. The god of this world is referring to Satan and he has blinded the minds of those who don't believe in Jesus as their personal savior. I hope this helps. |
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9 | now there was a woman who had been suffe | Bible general Archive 2 | xmikx | 135449 | ||
She had suffered through something that no doctor or physician could even control let alone heal. She wanted to be healed. Verse 28 says,'because she thought, "if I could just touch his clothes, I will be healed." She had faith and was healed by her faith just from touching Jesus' cloak. So, the central truth and life application is when we have enough faith, God can do anything. We just have to have faith and honestly believe the; what seems in our eyes as impossible is proved to be very possible for God. | ||||||
10 | What does it mean to conduct ourselves. | Phil 1:27 | xmikx | 135412 | ||
This is Pauls letter to the Philippi. In the begining of this letter he is telling them about his imprisonment for preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. He is telling the Philippi that no matter what happens to him (Paul) act or conduct yourself in a way that is pleasing to the Lord. At this time, Paul does not know if he will be killed or tortured or what for spreading the Good News. But he does know that it is very important to always act/conduct yourself in a good and godly manner. When things don't go according to what we want, it is so easy to fly off the handle or attack back towards someone else. But Philippians 1: 27-30 tells us to conduct ourselves in a way that will honor Jesus. Paul goes on to tell the Philippi that will also suffer for Jesus. In these times we are also to conduct ourselves in a way that will bring glory to the Father. Saying all of that, I have failed at this miserably many different times, but after reading this passage it gives me a refresher on how to conduct myself in times of adversity. I hope this helps you. | ||||||