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1 | One God, many faiths? | Not Specified | Curtnsally | 32262 | ||
One God, many faiths? In light of recent events, there has been much more discussion about religion in the news media. One statement that has been made repeatedly by reporters and politicians is the we (Christians, Jews and Muslims) all worship the same God. Your thoughts? |
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2 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Not Specified | Curtnsally | 33496 | ||
Looking for thoughts on this Scripture: Romans 9 1 I speak the truth in Christ--I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit-- 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, 4 the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises. 5 Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over all, forever praised![1] Amen. 6 It is not as though God's word had failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. 7 Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham's children. On the contrary, "It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned." 8 In other words, it is not the natural children who are God's children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as Abraham's offspring. 9 For this was how the promise was stated: "At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son." 10 Not only that, but Rebekah's children had one and the same father, our father Isaac. 11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad--in order that God's purpose in election might stand: 12 not by works but by him who calls--she was told, "The older will serve the younger." 13 Just as it is written: "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated." 14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all! 15 For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." 16 It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy. 17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: "I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth." 18 Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden. Your thoughts? Curt |
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3 | which bible translation is true? | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 31836 | ||
I agree with Ric and use NASB as well, but I think the question may be larger than this. What is the Bible? I believe the Bible is the history of God's relationship with man. I think, if viewed in this context, that nearly all translations can lead one to understand God's relationship with man, and ultimately His amazing grace toward us. In this sense, they are each true and equally valid, though some may get us there easier than others. I would not be comfortable reading the original Greek, as I am poor at language skills. Some find it difficult to read the King James, as it is written in language of the 1600's. Some find difficulty reading NASB, and prefer the Living Bible. God is not bound by man's wording and neither are we, thanks to His providence. The real question is... is the Bible true in the larger sense? On this, there is no doubt to all those who have studied with an open mind. God loves you and me and He says so in a thousand ways... if we will listen. Praise His name! Curt |
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4 | Gender-neutral NIV | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 32675 | ||
YUK! nuf said | ||||||
5 | Who? What? When? Where? How? Why? | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33228 | ||
Here is a question for you... why do you ask? | ||||||
6 | Did Satan know God's plan for salvation | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33242 | ||
I respectfully disagree. While there is not a specific reference that I can think of that indicates Satan foreknew God's plan of salvation, there is plenty of Scripture which infers this knowledge. In Matthew 4, Satan calls Jesus the Son of God. He specifically targets Jesus, tempting Him to worship the devil instead of God, and offering Jesus all the kingdoms of this world. Also, in verse 6, Satan quotes Scripture... indicating knowledge of the truth. Why would Satan do this unless he knew something was up? Matthew 4 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: "Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down. For it is written: "He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone." 7 Jesus answered him, "It is also written: "Do not put the Lord your God to the test." 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me." 10 Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: "Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only." 11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. We also read that Judas was an incarnation of the devil, sitting with Christ, knowing full well that Jesus had the keys to eternal life. John 6 68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God." 70 Then Jesus replied, "Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!" 71 (He meant Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, who, though one of the Twelve, was later to betray him.) Then there is this: James 2 19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that--and shudder. Satan fully understands who God is and who Christ is. Satan chose his path and has fought God every step of the way, knowing that his battle was lost. |
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7 | Did Satan know God's plan for salvation | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33262 | ||
Let me begin by saying that I am not trying too hard to argue this point... I have entered the fray to try and learn from the discussion. I do believe it is a stretch to say conclusively that Satan did not know God's plan for salvation. The best I can come to, after reading you posts and giving consideration, is that I don't know for sure. Let me respond individually to the Scriptures you quote: 1 Corinthians 2:7 Paul here is speaking about wisdom which was hidden from men. The very next verse says, "None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory". Does not this verse refer to men? Thus, in my view, it does not confirm nor deny Satan's knowledge. Colossians 1:26 Again, the same thought... "the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints." refers to man's knowledge of God's plan. Romans 16:25 "Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began". ... "now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all nations might believe and obey him." Same thought. 1 Timothy 3:16 Not sure how you meant to apply this Scripture to your point. Let me postulate a few somewhat rhetorical questions: If Satan did not fully understand the diety of Christ, does this not excuse Satan for being wrong? Can Satan be the "father of the lie" if he does not know and understand the truth to be truth? What does James 2:19 mean, if it does not mean that Satan and his minions have intellectual knowledge of Christ? In Genesis, did the serpent know that he was telling a lie to Eve? How did he know? Why did Satan offer Jesus rule over all kingdoms of the earth if He would deny the Father? Is it possible that Satan had intellectual knowledge, but that his fallenness was in his failure to worship God? Do you think Satan now knows and understands God's plan for salvation? Thanks for jousting with me. Its an interesting question, for sure. Curt |
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8 | Did Satan know God's plan for salvation | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33369 | ||
A brief response, point by point (* is me): --------------- Can Satan see inside God? * Not sure, but Satan certainly knows who God is. If Satan knew of all this, why provoke God if he knew he was doomed to the Lake of fire? * Possibly, for the same reason that we sin, even though we know there is a judgment. If he didn't realize this before he got kicked out of Heaven, then when did he figure it out? * Seems to me that Satan was kicked out for knowing and not believing... or knowing and not worshiping God. Was it when God told him that the woman's seed would bruise his head? * 1John3:8 "He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the BEGINNING. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work." What then is sin? Knowing and not believing? Or not knowing at all? Why have Jesus crucified if Satan knew that Jesus would rise from the grave triumphantly and ascend into Heaven? * This is a convincing question, but one could also ask why Satan has done all that he has since the resurrection if he now knows the consequences. You think Satan understood what Jesus meant by destroying the temple and rebuilding it in 3 days? * Not sure, but I would lean toward yes. Again, if he knew, then why crucify him? * See above. According to 1 Cor 2:8... none of the rulers of this age knew. I think this weighs much more in favor of Satan not knowing. * I don't follow your reasoning. Why does the knowledge of rulers bear on Satan's knowledge? One could say that rulers today don't understand either. Does this mean Satan still doesn't know? Why not a different death to disrupt the plan of salvation and maybe just stone him to death? * I can't explain Satan's choices, but clearly he has made wrong choices many times. Satan thought he HAD Jesus when he died. * This is interesting, and as a Christian, I would like to believe this, as there is a certain poetic justice in it. The difficulty I have is in letting Satan off the hook by saying that he really didn't know what he was doing. I think Satan knew, but I'm not sure how much he knew. Certainly, he knew enough to be held accountable. I reiterate my earlier point... Is it possible that Satan had intellectual knowledge, but that his fallenness was in his failure to worship God? ------------------ Well.... all right already... enough about Satan! Let's worship God who will cast Satan into the lake of fire! Praise God for His grace and mercy toward us! Blessings Curt |
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9 | do we have any free will? | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33409 | ||
Blessings! With all due respect, I think your answer is a bit too simplistic. Consider this verse: Romans 9 9 For this was how the promise was stated: "At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son." 10 Not only that, but Rebekah's children had one and the same father, our father Isaac. Watch this... 11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad--in order that God's purpose in election might stand: 12 not by works but by him who calls--she was told, "The older will serve the younger." 13 Just as it is written: "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated." 14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all! 15 For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." 16 It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy. Seems to say that Esau did not self-select. or this... Romans 8 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will. 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. Seems to say that we could not make the right choice without intercession by the Spirit. or this... Romans 11 26 And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: "The deliverer will come from Zion; he will turn godlessness away from Jacob. 27 And this is my covenant with them when I take away their sins." 28 As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies on your account; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the patriarchs, 29 for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable. Seems to say God will save ALL of Israel in spite of their bad free-will choice, based on His election and promise to Abraham et al. Scripture to think on, Blessings Curt |
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10 | Did Satan know God's plan for salvation | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33429 | ||
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11 | do we have any free will? | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33432 | ||
Brother Zach I dont know if you have been following some of the other discussions on free will, but let me muddy things up a bit. Consider these verses: Romans 9 9 For this was how the promise was stated: "At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son." 10 Not only that, but Rebekah's children had one and the same father, our father Isaac. Watch this... 11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad--in order that God's purpose in election might stand: 12 not by works but by him who calls--she was told, "The older will serve the younger." 13 Just as it is written: "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated." 14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all! 15 For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." 16 It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy. Seems to say that Esau did not self-select. or this... Romans 8 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will. 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. Seems to say that we could not make the right choice without intercession by the Spirit. or this... Romans 11 26 And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: "The deliverer will come from Zion; he will turn godlessness away from Jacob. 27 And this is my covenant with them when I take away their sins." 28 As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies on your account; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the patriarchs, 29 for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable. Seems to say God will save ALL of Israel in spite of their bad free-will choice, based on His election and promise to Abraham et al. If the concept of "unequal grace" seems unfair, read Matthew 20:1-15. Scripture to think on... your thoughts? Blessings Curt |
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12 | do we have any free will? | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33471 | ||
Tim, thanks! I can't get too far into this now, but we can catch up a bit later... and thanks for the heads up on the Rom 9 thread. In the mean time, I agree that Rom 9:10 is national, not individual... BUT... doesn't it show us something of the character of God? I know you agree that it does, but the difficult question is: WHAT does it show us about the character of God? And, how does this jive with the rest of Scripture? Ahhh. There is a thought provoker for sure! Let's think about it, and catch up soon. Meanwhile, I'll try to read some of the previous posts. Blessings Curt |
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13 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33522 | ||
Looking for thoughts on this Scripture: Romans 9 1 I speak the truth in Christ--I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit-- 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, 4 the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises. 5 Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over all, forever praised![1] Amen. 6 It is not as though God's word had failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. 7 Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham's children. On the contrary, "It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned." 8 In other words, it is not the natural children who are God's children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as Abraham's offspring. 9 For this was how the promise was stated: "At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son." 10 Not only that, but Rebekah's children had one and the same father, our father Isaac. 11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad--in order that God's purpose in election might stand: 12 not by works but by him who calls--she was told, "The older will serve the younger." 13 Just as it is written: "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated." 14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all! 15 For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." 16 It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy. 17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: "I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth." 18 Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden. Your thoughts? Curt |
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14 | Which is higher, heaven or the planets? | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33512 | ||
Define what you mean by "higher". | ||||||
15 | Which is higher, heaven or the planets? | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33514 | ||
Not sure the nature of your question, but if you look at Scripture, it seems that heaven can mean the sky, or heaven can mean the place we go after this life. Revelation 9 1 Then the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star from heaven which had fallen to the earth This clearly refers to heaven as the sky, and since the star fell from it, one would assume that heaven extends beyond the planets. The heaven we go to after this life is, I believe outside of the fallen realm of this world. Jesus stated that His kingdom was not of this world. Is this what you were driving at, or did you have a different purpose in your question? Blessings Curt |
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16 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33528 | ||
Hi Ben Well, this isn't going to be much of a debate unless some others jump in. I'm pretty much where you are. Can you expound a bit on your issue with unlimited atonement? Curt |
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17 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33529 | ||
By the way, wouldn't it be the five points of Calvin (T-U-L-I-P)? The third of which is Limited atonement? Curt |
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18 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33585 | ||
Greetings Emmaus Do you live on the Road to Emmaus? (sorry, I couldn't resist... I have sinned!) I want to greet you and welcome you to this discussion. I fully agree with Ben, there is no need for this to be an "in-house" debate. I'm not even sure which house we are in at this point! We're really just getting started on a debate that has run deep and wide for several centuries. I'm sure my fellow post writers would agree that none of us can claim to be final authorities, or even authorities, as much as some may know on this topic. It gets very complex very quickly. We are merely humble seekers of the truth. So post away my friend! And I'd like to hear your response to Ben's question as well. Blessings Curt |
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19 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33588 | ||
Hi Joe I'm glad you jumped in! We may need a few five point Calvinists around when this discussion gets going. By the way, are you "ReformER Joe" or "ReformED Joe"? I would think in the PCA it would be Reformed Joe, unless of course you are reading Ogden's book The New Reformation (an excellent read, by the way). However, if you are a reformER, I sure could use your help over here in the PCUSA! lol On your point, would the "all men" verses not also signify the opening of God's covenant with Israel to the whole of mankind? In other words, not just different classes of people, but ethnically different people groups... actually all people groups. Paul certainly makes this case in a variety of places to the Gentiles. Blessings Curt |
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20 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33592 | ||
Greetings all: Can we focus on verses 10-15 as a starting point? I'll jump in with the Curt Amplified Version, if you will tolerate it. Feel free to join in at will! Romans 9 10 Not only that, but Rebekah's children had one and the same father, our father Isaac. 11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad--in order that God's purpose in election might stand: (God had chosen Jacob over Esau before they were born, before either had acted on their sinful nature, to show us mortals that "election" was really election) 12 not by works but by him who calls--she was told, "The older will serve the younger." (His call is all, our response is zero) 13 Just as it is written: "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated." 14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all! (because we are all sinners, and all deserve condemnation, so who can complain?) 15 For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." (God is sovereign... He gets to decide who is elect... period) 16 It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy. (our desire for God and our works mean nothing in terms of salvation. God, in His mercy chooses us, period). Ok, folks... what think ye? Curt |
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