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1 | Wisdom vs. knowledge | Prov 1:7 | Jaknik | 48942 | ||
Another "old" saying, Hank, this from Shakespeare: "Methinks you protest too much..." Also, the concept of "bible-bashing" is "relative" just like most things. Your assumption that you have garnered the whole truth and nothing but the truth, in your corner of the world, may be true. Then again it may be "relative". Instead of "singling" out people that you have "judged", it might be more conducive to a profitable and positive atmosphere to "discuss". BTW, I'm from (Arkansas), Black Rock, around the Walnut Ridge/Hoxie area... :) and still a Christian, the last time I checked... | ||||||
2 | how much water allowed the ark to float? | Gen 1:1 | Jaknik | 48923 | ||
...but may need to amend that to "floated about half a year", the rest of the time (about 8 months was grounded on the side of the mountain, waiting for the water's runoff). So, all in all, the ark, as the only entity left on earth, was in action abour 14 months. It's very interesting to "think" about this scene, and what it all entailed.... | ||||||
3 | When Jesus died, did dead people really | John 11:43 | Jaknik | 48808 | ||
Tim, you might want to look at Matthew 27: verses 51, 52, 53 | ||||||
4 | jaknik, are you a Christian? | John 11:43 | Jaknik | 48802 | ||
Number 1: not trying to "impress" anyone Number 2: I think you give far too little credit to the younger folks. Just turned 60 but I, too, was once young. I remember being invigorated by "questions". But your position only exposes your belief (instinctive, maybe) that you are intellectually situated in a house of cards.... Number 3: I did not know that this site was totally a "fundamentalist" oriented one, with no room for any kind of dissenting or questioning opinions. No "..agree to disagree..." allowed. Number 4: Will bow to the will of Reformer Joe and you, and research elsewhere. Didn't mean to "scare" anyone... |
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5 | When Jesus died, did dead people really | John 11:43 | Jaknik | 48786 | ||
No, you're wrong. I have no interest in proving the Bible wrong or right. In fact, that isn't even an issue. If a person believes it's right, nothing I may say will change that. Same for a person who doubts, or believes it wrong. Nothing I say will change him, either. In fact, here's the real deal. I am currently in research for a book I am writing, and a character in the book will be asking some questions. Why? Well, because he's just back from experiencing other parts of the world, and now back in Jerusalem (or Rome) and has been engaged to help JOHN write his BOOK. Much of this will be a discussion between him and John..... |
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6 | When Jesus died, did dead people really | John 11:43 | Jaknik | 48785 | ||
At this time period in the New Church's history, many of the Jewish converts were returning to the old Jewish religion. One of the main causes for this defection was that they had believed the @nd Coming was to occur in their lifetimes, as suggested in Mark, Matthew, and Luke. This was a problem that had to be dealt with, one of the ways was that John tried to inject the notion that the 2nd Coming had, indeed, occurred via the arrival of the Holy Ghost.... | ||||||
7 | Is "slavery" condemned in the Bible? | Gal 3:28 | Jaknik | 48783 | ||
Well, Joe, I did not know that questions and/or questioning were not allowed. I suggest that you suggest my termination to Mr. Lockman. If he thinks anything I've said is untoward, then that is his right. I'm not sure why questions would upset you, especially if they're done in a polite manner? I certainly hope that there are good, decent minds available anywhere, especially in the Christian communities, that welcome real attempts at Bible study. If not, then what would be the reason for "study"? Sorry, you are offended...didn't mean to.... | ||||||
8 | When Jesus died, did dead people really | John 11:43 | Jaknik | 48781 | ||
Your "note": John the Baptist was not Elijah, himself... Matthew 11:14 "...if you are willing to understand what I mean, he (John) is Elijah.... This from Jesus to his disciples. How else can this be construed? |
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9 | When Jesus died, did dead people really | John 11:43 | Jaknik | 48779 | ||
It may be "..human and beievable" but still raises questions. Nothing wrong with taking stock, sitting back, and saying. "...hmmmm, let's check this out, make sure the t's are crossed, the i's dotted. But in this case, I still say if I, personally had been in John's sandals, and I knew beforehand that Jesus was definitely the Messiah, I saw the dove from heaven alight, and a big booming voice from heaven, I would have NO DOUBTS. And, it is my opinion, that all of that would have been enough for most people.... | ||||||
10 | Priesthood and marriage | Luke 1:5 | Jaknik | 48778 | ||
I will certainly accept and agree with "ambiguous"...the crux of many of the biblical "problems".... :) | ||||||
11 | When Jesus died, did dead people really | John 11:43 | Jaknik | 48776 | ||
John 14: 25 "I am telling you these things now while I am still with you. But when the Father sends the Comforter instead of me--and by the Comforter I mean the Holy Spirit John 16: 5 thru 24 |
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12 | When Jesus died, did dead people really | John 11:43 | Jaknik | 48773 | ||
Well, Joe, it's always back to basics: you can believe anything/everything you wish, but believing anything/everything you wish, does not make anything/everything true. You wish to believe in Balaam's talking donkey? Okay, so believe. But so what? You wish to believe that Jesus walked on water? Okay, but so what? In fact, the walking on water episode creates a good question: Jesus is striving to convince people (Jewish only) that he is the Messiah. What's the problem? All he had do to was to walk on (run on) the water in front of those he wanted to convince. Easy enough. Put me in the audience, let me see Jesus, from start to finish, walk out into the lake, and we wouldn't be having this discussion. But, things like that didn't happen, of course. The walk on water was for the disciples only. So, your stance would be that it is not legitimate to ask questions? To analyse? To want to know more? Again, in church sermon after church sermon, I have heard the admonition: "It is not our job to question, to wonder, to muse, to doubt. Our job is to BELIEVE!" That may be acceptable to a lot of folks, but not to all. In fact, by asking questions, by wondering with the brain God gave us, sometimes faith can be strengthed--or at least the whole understood better.... |
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13 | Who wrote the most Books In the Bible | Bible general Archive 1 | Jaknik | 48767 | ||
My question was: "...do you believe that the Bible (letters from Paul) were 'God-breathed' is fact..." Your answer was that you "believe" it to be true. Okay, but "believing" and "having faith" that it's "God-breathed" does not mean it is fact. You have the inclination and right to "believe" for whatever your reasons, as long as "fact" is not part of the parcel. Again, if it were all "facts", there would be no need at all for "faith." (...and I haven't taken anything "...the wrong way..." Never would...) |
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14 | When Jesus died, did dead people really | John 11:43 | Jaknik | 48765 | ||
That would be a mighty big "doubt" for John the Baptist to have, especially when he is Elijah the prophet (according to Jesus). 1. John (was) Elijah 2. John knew who Jesus was 3. John baptizes Jesus 4. John witnesses the dove 5. John hears the voice from heaven And you suggest that John STILL would have doubts? Most folks would look at the above and not arrive at your conclusion at all. Be honest. Isn't is puzzling that the alleged prophet Elijah would not know the score? And not know, especially after the direct confrontation he had with Jesus, the dove, and the voice? It stretches credulity to suggest otherwise..... |
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15 | Who wrote the most Books In the Bible | Bible general Archive 1 | Jaknik | 48761 | ||
Surely you're not suggesting that "God-breathed" is "fact". If so, then what happens to "faith"? And of course, it's "...my opinion..." Most anything one says is considered his "opinion..." |
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16 | When Jesus died, did dead people really | John 11:43 | Jaknik | 48755 | ||
Contradiction: a) to assert the opposite of b) to deny the statement of c) to be contrary to; be inconsistent with Obviously our "problem" is under the umbrella statement: "...the meaning you get out of something, depends upon what you bring to that something..." Think about that. Here's an example: In Matthew, John the Baptist baptizes Jesus, knows who he is, witnesses the dove, hears the voice from above declaring Jesus as the Son. But then, when John is thrust in prison, and hears about the miracles that Jesus is doing, sends some of is disciples to ask Jesus if it's really true, that he is the real Son. Hmmmm....no questions here? Nothing of interest? Is there a non-sophistical answer to clear this up? Not to "explain" it away, but to CLEAR it up. That should be fair... |
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17 | Who wrote the most Books In the Bible | Bible general Archive 1 | Jaknik | 48752 | ||
Remember that it is "Paul" who declares himself the "direct messenger" and spokesman for God and Jesus. Over and over, he states this, pounds this home to all in most of his letters. So, to suggest that anything/everything that Paul says in his letters, is "God-breathed" has no support or relevance, except to the one who wants to, without foundations other than just Paul saying so, accept the notion anyway. And that's where it must lie: if a person wants to accept the word of Paul based upon solely that Paul is the direct link between us and God, simply because Paul says it's true, then so be it. But Paul made a lot of strange, even "loose cannon" statements. Peter even comments on that.... | ||||||
18 | When Jesus died, did dead people really | John 11:43 | Jaknik | 48751 | ||
You're engaging is "sophistry"... | ||||||
19 | Where did Jesus call Simon and Andrew? | John 1:35 | Jaknik | 48747 | ||
Matthew 28: describes an earthquake, one angel coming down, rolling away the stone and sitting on it, speaks to the guards and the women..." Mark 16: women come to tomb, stone is already moved, inside the tomb is the angel (note: no guards or earthquake mentioned. To you, just an omitted "detail"?) Luke 24: huge stone is already rolled aside when the women arrive...inside, no angel yet, but then TWO angels suddenly appear... John 20: describes one woman, Mary, arriving at the tomb, the stone already rolled away. No angel or angels here at this time. Instead, Mary goes to get Peter and John. Then Peter and John go home, and Mary returns to the tomb, looks in and there are now TWO angels who talk to her.... ---------------------- As someone once said: "...the devil is in the details..." Was there an earthquake? Were there two angels, or just one? Were the guards there, too, being spoken to by the angels? How many women were there? Was Peter there? Was John there? The only version that puts John and Peter there is John...and John was certainly available or known when Mark, Matthew and Luke were written...or should have been...should these "details" be dismissed? If so, why should they? At the very simplest, if you were trying to prove a case in a court, this kind of "detailing" would derail your client in a heartbeat. Shouldn't we expect a tighter narrative? Is this the way an air-tight house should be built? Or, is the risk a "house of cards"? Again, when dealing with something as important as a "belief" and "faith", sophistry and speciousness should not be allowed. |
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20 | Priesthood and marriage | Luke 1:5 | Jaknik | 48744 | ||
Yep, Peter's wife was still alive during his ministry--so states "Paul".... | ||||||
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