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1 | How long did Noah preach | Bible general Archive 3 | iktoose | 177123 | ||
Wow! He preached for 120 yrs!? I guess he was not so effective preacher (I see myself in him). How many souls did he lead to salvation? How many souls did I lead to the Lord? How many souls did you lead to the Lord? Thanks for the question/answer. iktoose |
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2 | How long did Noah preach | Bible general Archive 3 | iktoose | 177129 | ||
BradK, Wow again. You sure got lots of resources, don't you? As I read the Spurgeon's sermon, this verse came to my mind, "there is nothing new under the sun," that includes my thoughts and my future thoughts. iktoose |
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3 | A.D STAND FOR WHAT? | Bible general Archive 2 | iktoose | 145057 | ||
My dictionary defines: Anno Domini which means in the year of our Lord. | ||||||
4 | SHould christians get S.S. disability | Bible general Archive 2 | iktoose | 151335 | ||
I sure don't want to make anyone feel guilty but since favorwithGod was looking for a bible reference. I know this verse does not exactly address Social Security disability benefit but I thought it is somewhat relevent (in case someone is abusing the system). Thess 3:10 For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either. iktoose |
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5 | Is any type of contraception allowed? | Bible general Archive 1 | iktoose | 154897 | ||
JMR, I read all the postings on this thread and general consesus is that Bible is silent about this subject. Let me offer you a passage from the Old Testament how God sees this issue. I think your belief is right and God is NOT silent on this matter. I think He is deadly serious. Take a look at the following verses: Gen 38:8-10. Onan practiced a type of contraceptive and God saw that wicked and killed him. 8 Then Judah said to Onan, "Lie with your brother's wife and fulfill your duty to her as a brother-in-law to produce offspring for your brother." 9 But Onan knew that the offspring would not be his; so whenever he lay with his brother's wife, he spilled his semen on the ground to keep from producing offspring for his brother. 10 What he did was wicked in the LORD's sight; so he put him to death also. (Gen 38:8-10 NIV) iktoose |
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6 | Is any type of contraception allowed? | Bible general Archive 1 | iktoose | 155186 | ||
Hi Mark, That is a good point. Let's take a look at the Law about disobeying your parents then. Deuteronomy 21 18If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them: 19Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place; 20And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard. 21And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear. This tells me that you suppose to chastize your disobeying child and if the child is still not listening then you bring him to the elders for "put to death" punishment. Obviously Onan slept with his sister-in-law (pretending to obey his father) but he was too selfish to have a child (or let her conceive one). God saw his action "wicked" and killed him. Are we not using the contraceptives for the same reason? iktoose |
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7 | Noah, a bad evangelist? | Gen 6:18 | iktoose | 145305 | ||
All this time, I thought Noah was pretty bad evangelist, unable to save any souls other than his immediate family of 8 for 120 yrs. This verse (Gen 6:18) just revealed me God's plan; rescuing only 8 souls. God did not mention any others except of course the animals. God decided to wipe out all and He surely did it. | ||||||
8 | Why Esau not got his blessing back? | Gen 27:35 | iktoose | 154890 | ||
Why Esau could not get his blessing back? Why Issac could not reverse what he did? iktoose |
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9 | Why Esau not got his blessing back? | Gen 27:35 | iktoose | 155200 | ||
Wos, thanks for your insight. Your view is very agreeable. Matthew Henry's speculation (or inspiration) is also agreeable. Knowing God had planned (foretold) Rebekah that the younger will rule the elder, I cannot help asking these questions: Rebekah could not possibly forget about God's revelation, right? She could have persuaded or reminded Issac of the revelation, not? Instead, she conspired with Jacob and carried out the plot cheating Issac and Esau. Since it was God's plan to bless Jacob vice Esau, is it okay to approve these actions? Another word can we justify breaking some laws for good causes? Your thoughts? iktoose |
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10 | Why Esau not got his blessing back? | Gen 27:35 | iktoose | 155204 | ||
Hi Mark, Thanks for the questions. Answer to your first question, absolutely yes... I have two fold answers for your second question: (1) to some people it is "lack of faith," and (2) to some other people it is "over-confident (over-zealous)" faith, i.e. one may consider that whatever the person is doing is God-approved. iktoose |
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11 | Why Esau not got his blessing back? | Gen 27:35 | iktoose | 155252 | ||
WOS, well explained with good supporting Scriptures. Then why am I prompted with more questions? When Isaac realized he made a mistake, why he said that he did not have any more blessings to bless Esau with. The blessing is coming from God, not? It is limitless, not? Isaac actually in his mind blessed Esau, not Jacob. In this instance, I guess the rule "the possession is nine tenth of the law" is applicable, huh?. Why could not he bless Esau if he believes all the blessings are coming from God? Instead he practically cursed him (Gen 27:39-40). Why? Put yourself in Esau's shoes. As a parent myself I cannot comprehend what Isaac did... Your thoughts on this? iktoose |
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12 | Why Esau not got his blessing back? | Gen 27:35 | iktoose | 155340 | ||
WOS, Thanks for correcting my mistake of saying Isaac did not have any more blessing for Esau. I also stated that Isaac practically cursed Esau. I guess it is different point of view, i.e. half empty or half full glass. Going back to my original question... if I were siding with Jacob, it sounds all hunky-dory but if you are siding with Esau, the glass is half empty, not? For some reason I have been for the underdogs... I am not sure if I can agree with your statement comparing the ceremony of Isaac's blessing of Jacob to today's business contract. Do you think Jacob could successfully defend his position and keep what he gained if Esau took him to today's court (or Moses' court)? By the way your thoughts as a parent is well said and thanks for sharing, I cannot agree you more. I want to add though, if I may, if I were Isaac I would have punished both Rebakah and Jacob for cheating him. The Bible does not mention if Isaac followed up with that incident, does it? iktoose |
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13 | Should we model after Jacob? | Gen 28:22 | iktoose | 145019 | ||
Jacob promised God (Gen 28:20-22) that he will tithe if God blesses him with bunch of material goods. Is this something that Christians model after? | ||||||
14 | Should we model after Jacob? | Gen 28:22 | iktoose | 145206 | ||
Hi Steve, Don't you think Jacob is pretty good model to follow after all he was blessed greatly by God? Presumably Jacob offered ten percent of whatever God increased. I am wondering about where/to whom the offering was given. I don't see a priest or anything about helping out widows/orphans... Anyone out there have good explanation for this. |
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15 | Should we model after Jacob? | Gen 28:22 | iktoose | 145211 | ||
Hi Doc, In Genesis 28:21,22 Jacob (pre-Mosaic bible character) is swearing that he would offer a tenth to God if and only if God blesses him abundantly. What is wrong with that? I can be like Jacob anyday. |
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16 | Should we model after Jacob? | Gen 28:22 | iktoose | 145295 | ||
Searcher, Contrary to your note, if you read the verses 20, 21 and 22 carefully, you may be able to catch what I am trying to preach here. Jacob is vowing to God that he would surely give a tenth to Him "If God will be with me and will keep me on this journey that I take, and will give me food to eat and garments to wear,and I return to my father's house in safety, then the LORD will be my God." I thought Jacob had a pretty good deal here. Did he not? Was he not blessed aftward? Do you blame his attitude? |
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17 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 176777 | ||
The LORD commanded (Deut 12:6-7, 12:17-18) that we shall EAT our offerings and tithe before the LORD and rejoice. I have not heard anyone preaching on this or practicing this, even those who insist that tithing is our (Christians) duty. iktoose |
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18 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 176845 | ||
Eat our offerings and tithes are commanded throughout Deut 12 and 14. If you look at Deut 14:24-26, you know what I am trying to say. Tithe was never money. Why do we turn the tithe into money this day? Deut 14: 24"If the distance is so great for you that you are not able to bring the tithe, since the place where the LORD your God chooses (N)to set His name is too far away from you when the LORD your God blesses you, 25then you shall exchange it for money, and bind the money in your hand and go to the place which the LORD your God chooses. 26"You may spend the money for whatever your heart desires: for oxen, or sheep, or wine, or strong drink, or whatever your heart desires; and (O)there you shall eat in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice, you and your household. iktoose |
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19 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 176886 | ||
My point was to point out what the offerings/tithe were for. The LORD specifically commanded to bring our tithe/offerings before Him, eat it as we rejoice/glorify Him (giving the credit to Him). Why can't we do that? We have to eat to sustain our physical self. Reading the book of Acts, I had a glimpse of that practice amongst early Christians. In light and spirit of this, I suggest that churches should have more fellowship times. iktoose |
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20 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 177003 | ||
Hi Steve, I have always been thought/taught/preached that our pastors/missionaries/other church workers are considered mondern day Levites, not? Why don't we bring our tithes/offerings to the house of worship (local church) and share/eat with others honoring God for the provision? Deut 12:8 reads "But you shall eat them before the LORD your God .... you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in all your underdakings." Am I totally off the mark? iktoose |
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