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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: retxar Ordered by Verse |
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1 | Luke 4:18:19 and Isaiah 61:1-2a | Not Specified | retxar | 19066 | ||
In Luke 4:18-19 Luke records Jesus reading Isaiah 61:1-2a in the temple. The words Luke recorded here are not word for word the same as Isaiah reads in our English translations, tho the meaning is the same. Is this because the translation that Jesus read from was different than our English translations? Or is it different for another reason? Thanks, retxar |
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2 | Peter at the gate? | Not Specified | retxar | 21114 | ||
Where does the belief that Peter will be at the gates of heaven to qualify or dis-quailfy those who want to enter? Where did this originate? retxar |
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3 | What is the proper NT church model? | Not Specified | retxar | 45575 | ||
There are 3 basic forms of church government that we see in churches today; congregational governed typical in Baptist and Pentecostal churches, church hierarchy (Bishop/Pastor) governed typical in Episcopalian and Calvary Chapel churches, and elder governed typical in Presbyterian and Reformed churches. I know of no clear cut New Testament command for God’s exact church government preference, but which form of church government is best supported by New Testament witness and example? Please back up your answers scripturally. Thanks! retxar |
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4 | Does God help those that help themselves | Not Specified | retxar | 67550 | ||
Is there anything in the bible that supports the statement I had heard many times: "God helps those that help themselves"? This may have been asked before, but I could find it. thanks, retxar |
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5 | Favorite Bible study tools? | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 3298 | ||
Thompson Chain Ref. Bible is my favorite Bible study tool because it contains no cometary at all and alows me to interpet God's Word with God's Word, as the Holy Spirit leads, as God planed (John 14:26). Don't get me wrong, I own and use comentarys, but be careful, even the best contain a few doctrinal slants some where or another. I don't think I could write a comentary myself without introducing some "opinions" of my own, as I think anyone would have a hard time not doing. I also use e-Sword Bible Software, which is free by the way (e-sword.net) which I prefer over Nelson and Bible Explorer (and is 300 dollars cheaper!). It has a download called Treasury of Scripture Knowledge that is a lot like the Thompson Chain Ref. that I like a lot. | ||||||
6 | Favorite Bible study tools? | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 3418 | ||
The Thompson Chain Reference Bibles are available in KJV, NKJV, NASB, and NIV. I prefer the NJKV because it is a modern, literal translation, just as the NASB, but is based on the Antioch manuscripts, where the NASB is based on the Alexandia manuscripts. I really don't want to get into a debate over this, but I base my belief on Acts 6:7, 12:24, 13:49, 19:20 which describes the Word of God as growing, spreading, and multipling, which seem to describe the Antioch manuscripts. The Alexandria manuscripts pretty much just stayed on the shelf and did not grow, spread, or multiply. I also know that whatever is not from faith is sin (Romans 14:23) and you have to go with what you have confidence in. Thank you for your comments and guidence. Don't get me wrong, I am not TROUBLED by study Bibles and commentaries, they are great tools, but they can be very opinionated, like me! God Bless, Jesus Lives!! |
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7 | Will we see God's face? | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 3420 | ||
Yes, 1Co 13:12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face | ||||||
8 | Online Outlets for Bible Ref Utilities? | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 3433 | ||
biblemart.com | ||||||
9 | Will we see God's face? | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 3434 | ||
I know of no other interpetation. | ||||||
10 | Will we see God's face? | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 3467 | ||
Sorry for my short answer before. Let me explain. If 2Co 3:18 means we are now as the reflection of the Lord in a mirror, and are being transformed into the same image as the Lord, and if 1Co 13:12 means we now see in a mirror dimly, then "face to face" must mean our face and the Lord's face. |
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11 | Do you know people in heaven? | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 3688 | ||
1.(1Co 15:49)...we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man. 1.(Mat 28:9...they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. 1. We will be like Jesus 2. Jesus was recognizable and had fellowship after the Resurrection |
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12 | Bible study software suggestions, please | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 3698 | ||
I have used Logos, Bible Explorer, and e-Sword. I know nothing about Step. My ranking. 1. e-Sword 2. Bible Explorer 3. Logos e-Sword is a free download by the way (really no strings attached). It is written by a computer programer named Rick Meyers, who feels he should give the software away. He quotes "(Mat 10:8 ISV) "Without payment you have received; without payment you are to give.” Jesus told us that since we've been blessed we should bless others. For years I have been on the receiving end of His glorious riches, and I am happy to provide this blessing to others in the form of Bible software." of course he will accept a donation which I think anyone should give if they can afford. Check it out e-sword.net |
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13 | unlimited atonement? | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 3719 | ||
I’m are not one (Arminians), never will be, but hears the way I see it. Jesus prayed for the Peter to not falter, even though He knew he would deny Him anyway. (Luke 22:32). Jesus prayed for the ones who crucified Him would be forgiven, even though He knew they would not repent (Luke 23:34). Jesus offered the rich man salvation, even though He knew he would reject it (Mark 10:21). If I offered you a gift I had no intention of giving you, or was not even available, even if I knew you would not accept it, I would be a lying. Isa 55:1, Luk3:6, Joh3:16, Acts2:21, Rom5:18, Rom10:13, 1Tim2:4, Titus2:11, 2Pe3:9, Rev22:7, Lie2 (lº) n. 1. A false statement presented as being true; a falsehood. 2. Something that deceives or give a wrong impression. God: 1. Perfect, omnipotent, omniscient originator and ruler of the universe, the principal object of faith and worship. 2. DOES NOT LIE!!!! |
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14 | But the older NASB did. Why? | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 3817 | ||
Maybe because "thee" is not the same thing as "you" as we might think it is now. "Thee" (in the KJV) addresses only one person. "You" (in the KJV) addresses more than one person. We are not wired up to think that way now, but if we were it might would help us in Bible study. example: Luke 22:31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you (the disciples not just Peter), that he may sift you (the disciples), as wheat: Luke 22:32 But I have prayed for thee (Peter in particular), that thy faith (Peter's faith) fail not: and when thou (Peter) art converted, strengthen thy (Peter's)brethren. |
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15 | ... | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 4063 | ||
For me it is based on the use of "you" and "thee" as you said. I do not know Greek (except salad and boklava!) but the Greek for "you" (KJV and NASB) in verse 31 is "humas" (accusative case?). The Greek for "thee/you" (KJV/NASB) in verse 32 is "sou" (genitive case?). So there is a difference. Maybe you or someone that knows Greek could tell us the difference in the two. Thanks, Jesus Lives! |
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16 | Didn't Jesus use the Septuagint? | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 4232 | ||
If Jesus and the Apostles used the Septuagint, we can be sure the Apocrypha is NOT God’s Word, rather than think it might be. Why? Because they never taught out of it, even tho it was available. The Jews had already rejected the Apocrypha. Jesus must have agreed, because He never spoke out against the Jews rejection of it. If the Jews had been wrong in rejecting the Apocrypha, Jesus would have spoke out against the Jews rejection of God’s Word. The Holy Spirit does not allow or disallow anyone to believe the Apocrypha as inspired. Romans 8:14 says “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” Notice we are to be “led by the Spirit”, we are not pushed. If we chose to follow false doctrine, we are going down the road we chose, not a path the Holy Spirit pushed us down. Jesus Lives! |
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17 | TRINITY | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 4234 | ||
Please follow, if you will, in this illustration of the Trinity in God’s Word. Gen 18:1 Then the LORD appeared to him by the terebinth trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door in the heat of the day. Gen 18:2 So he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing by him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed himself to the ground, Gen 18:3 and said, "My Lord, if I have now found favor in Your sight, do not pass on by Your servant. Notice verse 1 says the Lord appeared to Abraham, but verse 2 says Abraham saw THREE men, but in verse 3 Abraham addressed the three men as one, and as my Lord (not lords) ! Gen 18:9 Then they said to him, "Where is Sarah your wife?" So he said, "Here, in the tent." Gen 18:10 And He said, "I will certainly return to you according to the time of life, and behold, Sarah your wife shall have a son." Notice in verse 9 the three men ask a question as if one person is speaking, but in verse 10 the reply to Abraham is from the Lord! Gen 18:20 And the LORD said, "Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grave, Gen 18:21 "I will go down now and see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry against it that has come to Me; and if not, I will know." Gen 18:22 Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham still stood before the LORD. Notice verse 21 says The Lord would go down to Sodom, but in verse 22 the men go. But guess what?, only 2 of the 3 men actually go (Gen 19:1). Verse 22 says Abraham was still standing before the LORD! Gen 18:33 So the LORD went His way as soon as He had finished speaking with Abraham; and Abraham returned to his place. Notice when the Lord had went His way, Abraham was apparently alone. What happened to the third “man.” I believe this is Gods illustration of the Trinity. I know others will disagree, but I believe God manifested Himself to Abraham as three different men, yet He spoke and acted as one. When two of the “men” left, God was still there, yet also headed for Sodom! When someone ask to explain the Trinity, I will turn to Genius chapter 18! This is a much better illustration than anything I could come up with! THE WORD IS AWESOME!! Jesus Lives! |
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18 | TRINITY | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 4377 | ||
Thanks Ray for the encouraging words, even tho I was a little off base. Maybe even on the wrong base! I see now, after looking at Gen 19, the two “men” who went to Sodom were definitely angels, and the one left talking to Abraham, was the Lord. The two angels, were not the “Angel of the Lord” as with Moses and the burning bush in Ex 3. With that, I see Gen 18 in a different light, but it still intrigues me. The Hebrew word for “Lord” in Gen 18:3 is “Adonay” (strongs 136). It occurs 434 times in the KJV and is translated Lord 431, God 1, and lord only 2 times, so this most likely would indicate deity. However, “lords”, as Lot addressed the two angels in Gen 19:2, is “adown” (strongs 113). It occurs 335 times and is translated lord 197, master 105, owner 1, sir 1, and Lord only 31 times, so this most likely would NOT indicate deity. In Gen 18:3 Abraham seems to be speaking to the three “men” indicated in verse 2 because of what in said in verses 4 and 5. In verse 5 Abraham repeats what he said in verse 3 by calling himself “your servant”, which I see as referring to the “men’s” servant. It is really hard for me to see Gen 18:1-5 any different than this. However, In light of the direction you pointed me in, I now believe the three “men” were God and 2 angels, rather than God manifested as three men, as I originally said. The only way the “Trinity manifested in the flesh” theory could be true is if two angels in Gen 19 were somehow not the same as the men in Gen 18. I cannot believe they are not the same. My only answer to Gen 18:1-5 is that the way Abraham perceived it was a manifestation of the Trinity, not that it actually was. The next time I think I have got a “revelation” at 3 am, I promise you I will wait until daylight to let the world know! Thank you for pointing out my error, and please forgive me Jesus. I do not wish to lead anyone astray. God bless you brother, and thank you again |
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19 | Do the italicized words clarify? | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 4588 | ||
Hi Ray, OK. My thoughts on the capitalization issue you brought up?? I don’t know, never really thought about it, but I can certainly see how a word capitalized or not capitalized can make us look at scripture in a different light (example Gen. 18:3 we talked about). If breath of life/Life in these verses mean breath of God, then it would certainly be capitalized. If it means physical life, it would not be capitalized. Yea, I know you already knew that! Since I’m not answering your question and only bringing up more questions, here’s some more food for thought. This is along the same lines of capitalization. This is about the liberal use of italicized words in certain places in the NASB, KJV, and NKJV. Here is what I would like for you to do. Read John 8:24, 8:28, 13:19, 18:5-8. Now read Exodus 3:13-14. Now go back and read the verses in John again, but this time don’t read the italicized words. Now answer this question. Do the italicized words clarify who Jesus is, or do they it take away from what Jesus was actually saying? So, good luck in your pursuit of correcting the capitalization errors. I think I might start scratching out a fee italicized words myself! God Bless!! |
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20 | Do the italicized words clarify? | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 4623 | ||
Hi Koinekid. Did you read the scripture reference? Did you understand the question? The capitalized words we were talking about were the ones that represent deity "(example Gen. 18:3 we talked about)". You answered, "Italicized words are words that do not exist in the Greek or Hebrew text, but were added to help the text make more sense in English." Thank you, that is correct. Now get out your bible, look up the scripture, and tell me what you think about the question I asked... "Do the italicized words clarify who Jesus is, or do they take away from the very words that Jesus spoke Himself, concerning who He is?" Jesus is Lord! |
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