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1 | chcking scripture context | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4172 | ||
Reading the "before" and "after" are important. Often a phrase is pulled out of nowhere and used to support a wacky doctrine, when the phrase doesn't mean that at all. One of the best ways I have found is to use a concordance to see how the word or phrase was used in other passages. Does it always mean the same thing? Is the word used the same way? Also, a topical index can be very handy. You can find other verses on the same subject and compare. | ||||||
2 | where do blacks come from? | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4192 | ||
I attended a wonderful seminar held by former a former evolutionist scientist. He had a Ken Ham-like ministry, something like Answers in Genesis but it wasn't them. Anyway, he said that any scientist could tell you that physical change can occur genetically within 4 generation. His example was as follows: If you wanted to come up is a dog that is half a dog high and three-quarters of a dog long, you breed dogs of this length and height for 4 generation and you end up with a Dachsund! (I hope I got that right.) Anyway, the point is that if a people were isolated and intermarried, the dominate traits of those people would come forward within 4 generations. Therefore, after the Tower of Babel, when languages were "confused" and people dispersed to different parts of the world, their dominate traits (dark skin, "Asian" eyes, whatever) came forward naturally and the races we have now developed. This would explain the nations/races without any evolution or mutation, and it is still clear that we all came from GOD. | ||||||
3 | where do blacks come from? | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4193 | ||
Amen. | ||||||
4 | where do blacks come from? | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4285 | ||
Most definitely, there were major changes in man after the flood. Many believe in a "canopy" theory, in which there was a canopy of water suspended above the earth from the time of creation until the flood. There is a verse in Genesis, I think it's 1:7, about a firmament above and below, etc. So anyway, if there was a "canopy", then that could explain the changes like shorter life span, etc. If the earth was covered in a protective canopy of water which came down during the time of the flood, then perhaps that is why the life spans were shortened (no more protection from the atmosphere or elements). | ||||||
5 | What does Bible teach on election? | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4292 | ||
I also followed your link and found your notes very helpful. My husband and I are reformed believers and sometimes it is hard to find lessons to explain the tenets of the reformed view. I hope you don't mind if we use some of your materials in our Sunday School class. By the way, I notices you quoted my former pastor, R.C. Sproul. |
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6 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4295 | ||
I believe that unborn, newborn and infants go to heaven. (Small children, too, and very possibly mentally challenged adults.) For this belief and hope (I have children in heaven), I have two reasons: 1. God is just. Although I know we are all conceived and born with a sinful nature, I also believe that God, in His goodness and justice, would not allow an innocent who has not had the opportunity to commit sin to suffer eternal punishment. 2. King David's child died and he said, "I will go to him, but he will not return to me." Meaning, I believe, that David had full expectation of seeing his child again in heaven. 2 Sam. 12:15-23. |
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7 | What does Bible teach on election? | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4330 | ||
It was a great blessing. He is a brilliant man and is truly annointed by God. I learned more in the 18 months that I was member of his church than I have in the 7 that I've been a Christian. It was like receiving a seminary education for free! | ||||||
8 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4331 | ||
You're welcome and God bless you. I can't even imagine the joy we will experience in heaven when we are reunited with our beloved children in heaven. | ||||||
9 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4332 | ||
You're welcome and God bless you. I can't even imagine the joy we will experience in heaven when we are reunited with our beloved children. | ||||||
10 | Who is going into the millenium? | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4354 | ||
I think that those who reign during the 1,000 years (Rev. 20:4) here on earth are the saints that returned with Christ in Rev. 19:14, which were called the "armies of heaven" in this passage. | ||||||
11 | When were angels created? | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4357 | ||
There may be an indication that angels were created prior to the creation of the world in Job 38:6-7, but I am unsure about this. It seems to fit. I believe they were created when God created all the heavens. Also, there is Isaiah's portrayal of the fall of Lucifer (Is.14:12-20), which must have happened before the Garden of Eden. Also, Ezek. 28:16-19, which most believe refers to Satan, must have happened before Eden, because Satan was already cast out of heaven. Therefore, the angels must have been created before earth. | ||||||
12 | HOW COULD JESUS BE A DESCENDANT OF DAVID | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4407 | ||
My understanding of the differences in the geneologies is the following: 1. The Gospel of Matthew records Jesus' "legal" geneology, i.e., the line of Joseph, His earthly and legal father. The reason for this is that Matthew's Gospel account is directed to the Jews, his purpose being to prove Jesus' Kingship. In order to do this, he would have to prove that Jesus was a legal descendent of David, therefore a legal heir to the throne. Mary is mentioned in Matthew's Gospel as the wife of Joseph. 2. Luke's Gospel is directed to Theophilus, most likely a Gentile, and is focused on Jesus as the Son of Man. Therefore, it is logical to record the geneology of His mother, even though the Gospel of Luke says that Joseph is the supposed son of Eli. Also, I have heard it said that it is possible that Eli had no sons, therefore no heir except his son-in-law, making Joseph his "son." |
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13 | Will saints come through the tribulation | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4776 | ||
Because of the sequence of events and they way they are described in Jesus' account in Matt. 24: 4-28, I believe that the church will be here on earth during the tribulation. | ||||||
14 | Any other thoughts? | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4791 | ||
I understand your view. But in light of the words of Jesus Himself, and the sequence He describes, I continue to believe the church will be here until after the tribulation. Jesus says in v. 22, "Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short." If the elect weren't still here, there would be no need to cut the days short. As far as v.31 goes, it follows 29 and 30 which describe events AFTER the tribulation (v. 29 begins with "But immediately..." and v. 30 begins with "And then..."). Jesus is saying the elect will be gathered AFTER the tribulation. | ||||||
15 | How much should we give? | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 4968 | ||
We are still required to give a tithe under the new covenant. The law of tithing was not introduced as a law of Moses. This law has been in effect since Genesis. Of course, we know that Cain and Abel gave an offering. More specifically, Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth (Heb. 7:2). This happened way before the Law was written. Since the Law that we have been released from is the ceremonial law, we are still require to tithe. | ||||||
16 | Is it a sin to committ suicide? | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 5016 | ||
Prayon, I often visit the site you mentioned. It's very good. | ||||||
17 | Does God have free will? | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 5631 | ||
I think that insulting a brother and calling him names DOES NOT show the love of Christ. What's that all about? This is the rudest thing I've seen on this forum. Where exactly in Scripture does is say you can talk to someone that way, Radioman? | ||||||
18 | Babies in heaven when they die? | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 5933 | ||
Dear Nolan, I believe that babies and small children go to heaven when they die. My reasons are the following: 1. Although all are born with a sinful nature, these children have not sinned. God is just. 2. When David's adulterous affair with Bathsheba resulted in pregnancy, the Lord struck the child ill. David fasted and prayed. When the child died, David washed his face, ate food and annointed himself. When asked why he would do such a thing, David answered, "While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept; for I said, "Who knows, the Lord may be gracious to me, that the child may live. But now he has died; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me." 2 Sam. 12:15-23. David believed his child to be in heaven, where he would follow when he himself died. I am comforted by this passage. I base my hope to see my children in heaven on this principle. |
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19 | How does this apply to us today? | Bible general Archive 1 | gmsmith101 | 116198 | ||
Thank you, Searcher, I am in complete agreement. | ||||||
20 | Why did God change His mind? | OT general | gmsmith101 | 4704 | ||
I don't think God changed His mind, since God doesn't change at all. Gen. 9:3 doesn't say all things are clean, it says "Every moving thing that is alive shall be food for you; I give all to you, as I gave the green plant." The human diet was expanded here to includ meat, though the consumption of carrion (Lev. 11:40) is forbidden. (for completely understandable reasons). |
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