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10021 | Should music be allowed in church? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5710 | ||
The Church of Christ does not have musical instruments ... To them it is a matter of principle rather than of expediency. They have sought out the correct answer to the all-important question: "Does Jesus Christ authorize the use of instruments of music in the worship of God?" From their investigation of the divine word, they have concluded that there is neither command, percept, nor example for this practice. See: Matthew 17:5; 28:18; John 14:26; 1 John 4:6. Every single New Testament reference to music in divine worship pertains to singing only: Acts 16:25; Romans 15:9; 1Corinthians 14:15; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 2:12; James 5:13. |
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10022 | Which method of baptism Bible supported? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5693 | ||
Matthew 3:16 and Acts 8:38-39 do not mean immersion. Did John the Baptist baptized in the Jordan River because there was much water there? The Bible speaks of the baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3:16: And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him. Does this verse teach without question that Jesus went up out of the water, and, therefore, He must have been immersed? This verse does not speak of immersion. This verse says He went up out of the water. How must we understand this phrase? The Biblical rule is that we are to seek help from the Bible. Doing so, we come to Acts 8:38-39, where the Bible describes the water baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch. We read there: And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. Notice that verse 39 speaks of coming up out of the water which is the very same phrase that describes Jesus going up out of the water. What does verse 38 say? It says, "they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch." Whatever action the eunuch took was an exact duplicate of that which Philip took. They both went down into the water. To make sure that we have not misunderstood, the emphasis is added, both Philip and the eunuch. Therefore, if going down into the water implies immersion, then we must conclude that Philip immersed himself at the same time he immersed the eunuch. Such a conclusion, of course, makes no sense. God is simply teaching that there was a body of water, and that Philip and the eunuch both went down the bank into the water. There they stood ankle deep or knee deep (how deep is altogether unimportant), and Philip baptized the eunuch. Later in our study, we will see that the Bible suggests the mode of baptism, and it will not be immersion. Therefore, if going down into the water implies immersion, then we must conclude that Philip immersed himself at the same time he immersed the eunuch. Jesus had to be ceremonially washed before He could do the work of the High Priest. He was not only the Lamb that was offered, but He was also the High Priest. Do you recall that the priests were ceremonially washed before they ministered at the altar. Exodus 30:18-21: Thou shalt also make a laver of brass, and his foot also of brass, to wash withal: and thou shalt put it between the tabernacle of the congregation and the altar, and thou shalt put water therein. For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat: When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash with water, that they die not; or when they come near to the altar to minister, to burn offering made by fire unto the LORD: So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed throughout their generations. The priests hands and feet were washed. That was the washing Jesus had to experience before ministering at the altar of sacrifice. Thus, we would not in any way expect that Jesus was immersed when He was baptized. Read my Mark 7:4, Luke 11:38, Hebrews 9:10 post. BTW this is a minor point. |
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10023 | Which method of baptism Bible supported? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5692 | ||
Read Mark 7:4, Luke 11:38, Hebrews 9:10 ... I'll go over these points again. As you study the Bible, forget waht man has taught you, study the Bible and pray that God will teach you the truth. Mark 7:4 translates baptizo into wash. "And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables." Moreover, in Luke 11:38 we read: "And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner." In this passage, the word "wash" is the Greek word baptizo which also ordinarily is translated as "baptize." Likewise, in Hebrews 9:10 we read: "Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation." Verses clearly shows that the word "washing" is a correct translation. Furthermore, there is no implication of dipping or immersion. For example, "tables" (Mark 7:4) are not dipped or immersed to clean them. These passages, therefore, show us that in the Bible the word "baptize" means to wash or cleanse or purify. These washings of the Pharisees before dinner and the washing of cups, pots, brazen vessels, and tables are all related to the ceremonial cleansings of the Old Testament. This is intimated by the language of Luke 11:39-40, which immediately follows the verse dealing with Pharisees washing before dinner. Jesus says: And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also? This agrees with what we read in Hebrews 9:10, which declares that these Old Testament washings (and the Pharisees were attempting to keep as perfectly as possible the Old Testament ceremonial laws), stood only as carnal ordinances. |
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10024 | Which method of baptism Bible supported? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5624 | ||
Clearing up what I said ... Baptism does not mean immersion ... it means to wash or cleanse. I think it as our sins were washed away within us, we need to show the example on the outside. PS I am classified as a "Baptist" ... and have changed my mind on what I've been taught. I was limited to 5000 words and have a lot more. |
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10025 | Which method of baptism Bible supported? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5622 | ||
I'll explain my post to Nolan as a reply, as well as here. Baptism does not mean immersion ... it means to wash or cleanse. There are non-English translations that say washings. The translater who insisted on saying that baptizo and its kin wash baptism got to leave the country. Romans 6:4 and Colossians 2:12 do not refer to phyiscal water baptism. These refer to when we become Christians. Look at the context. Did we die to sin (Romans), or put off sin (Colossians) at the moment of salvation or later? |
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10026 | Which method of baptism Bible supported? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5608 | ||
Hank read my post to Nolan ... the passages in Romans and Colossians do not refer to phyiscal baptism. | ||||||
10027 | Which method of baptism Bible supported? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5606 | ||
As we try to harmonize each and every Biblical reference to baptism, it is most important that we first discover the Biblical meaning of the word "baptism." Before we look at these Greek words, we should look at a similar Greek word, bapto. The reason we should look at this word is because many Bible students are convinced that the word "baptize" means to immerse. One of their arguments is that the root word from which "baptism" is derived is the word bapto, and it is always translated "dip" in the Bible. The fact is, when we carefully study the Bible's usage of the word "baptism," we will discover that it is never used to signify immersion. Moreover, we will find that the word "baptism," if it has any spiritual application, always has to do with the washing away of our sins. These two principles will be clearly seen as we go along in our study. On the other hand, the Greek word bapto or a similar word, embapto, is always translated "dip." But when we look at every place in the Bible where either bapto or embapto is found, we will find that they are never used as synonyms for the washing away of our sins. That is, in no way do they signify or relate to salvation. Therefore, even though in some ways they may be a cousin word to "baptism," actually, they are different words as God uses them in the Bible. To make sure this is so, let us take time to examine every place in the Bible where the words bapto and embapto are found The fact is, when we carefully study the Bible's usage of the word "baptism," we will discover that it is never used to signify immersion. It can be seen that the words bapto and embapto menos in these verses have nothing to do with washing away of sins. Whatever God is teaching in this action of dipping the sop and giving it to the betrayer Judas, it has nothing to do with the salvation of Judas (John 13:26). Nor does the dipping of the finger of Lazarus provide salvation for Lazarus or the rich man (Luke 16:24). One other Bible verse employs a derivative of the word bapto, and that is Revelation 19:13, which declares: And he was clothed with a vesture dipped [bapto] in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. Actually, the word bapto is the Greek word bebamnenon which is a neutral participle perfect middle which literally translates "having been dipped." Returning to our study of the Greek words baptizo, baptismos, and baptisma, we find that usually they are translated as "baptize" or "baptism." But in a few instances, the context does not allow that translation. We should examine each place in the Bible where these words are translated other than "baptize" or "baptism." This will help us to obtain the meaning of these Greek words. First, we will look at Mark 7:4, where we read: And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. Thus, we see that Revelation 19:13, where a derivative of the word bapto is used, as well as all of the other verses where we find the words bapto or embapto, give us no clue as to the meaning of the word "baptism." The word "wash" employed here is from the root of the Greek word baptizo which ordinarily is translated as "baptize." The word "washing" is baptismos which ordinarily is translated as "baptism." In Luke 11:38, the word "wash" is the Greek word baptizo which also ordinarily is translated as "baptize." Likewise, in Hebrews 9:10 we of divers washings. The word "washings" is the Greek word baptismos which also is usually translated "baptism." Note that in all these passages the English words wash and washing are the same words as the Greek words which can be transliterated "baptize" or "baptism." The context of each of these These passages, therefore, show us that in the Bible the word "baptize" means to wash or cleanse or purify. Verses clearly shows that the word "washing" is a correct translation. Furthermore, there is no implication of dipping or immersion. For example, "tables" (Mark 7:4) are not dipped or immersed to clean them. These passages, therefore, show us that in the Bible the word "baptize" means to wash or cleanse or purify. This agrees with what we read in Hebrews 9:10, which declares that these Old Testament washings (and the Pharisees were attempting to keep as perfectly as possible the Old Testament ceremonial laws), stood only as carnal ordinances. It might also be noted that the Greek words baptizo or baptismos are never translated "dip" or "immerse." This is in complete harmony with the principle that the idea of immersion is never used as a synonym for salvation. We may thus be assured that baptizo means to wash or cleanse. As we continue this study, we shall see to a much greater degree how true this is. |
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10028 | What does "appointed" mean? | Acts 13:48 | Searcher56 | 5545 | ||
Tasso is the word in Greek, which means to put in order, to station. I used the NASB and [bracketed] the word. It is used in Matt. 28:16, referring to the [appointment] of the 11. In Luke 7:8, the centurion was [set] under authority. Acts 15:2 is where it was [determined] Paul and Barnabas should go to Jerusalem. Paul was [appointed] for the things he should do (Acts 22:10). A day was [appointed] for the Jews to come to Paul (Acts 28:23). God [ordains] the leaders (Rom. 13:1). The house of Stephanas, [addicted] themselves to the ministry of the saints. Remember God chose you and until your freewill believes and calls on Him, you do not know you were appointed to eternal life. |
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10029 | Why Daniel 9:24-27? | Dan 9:24 | Searcher56 | 5382 | ||
Because they want to say the ruler is the antichrist. They want to have a gap between the 69th and 70th week. While it is possible to have a dual prophecy, it do not think so. Unless, the 70 "sevens" just started. Steve |
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10030 | Explain "lost" in this scripture | Ezek 34:16 | Searcher56 | 5380 | ||
The lost are His sheep. Based on the context, I think they are Israel. The evil shepherds rfer to the kings of Judah ... caising the sheep to be lost. | ||||||
10031 | What was Eve's sin? | Gen 3:6 | Searcher56 | 5355 | ||
We have a free will to chose, Paul told of the struggle in Romans 7:7ff. Sin and evil were around when Adam and Even sinned - Satan had a choice and chose evil. He wanted to be like God. Sin is a lethal influence ... Eve, then Adam did not have to fall. It was more letha for them, for they were perfect. We are born sinners. Is it any harder, or easier, to resist temptation today than it was for Adam and Eve? I think it is the same. Tho, we do have the written Word and all they had was walks with the Lord, and very few rules ... we have many more. Steve Butler |
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10032 | Were Eve's desires sinful? | Gen 3:6 | Searcher56 | 5353 | ||
Others have answered some of this ... You are right neither Eve or Christ were sinners when temptation came. Adam, too. Think about this ... It was her seed (Gen 3:15) and the Holy Spirit that produced Jesus. Whenever man got his seed invovled, the offspring were born sinners (Psa. 51:5). 1 John 2:16 does apply to Eve Gen 3:6 (vs 4)): -the lust of the flesh ... good for food (eat it) -the lust of the eyes ... pleasing to the eye (eyes opened) -the boastful pride of life ... gaining wisdom (not die, be like God, knowing good and evil) Christ also face the same three areas - flesh ... turn stone to bread and eat - eyes ... get the kingdoms of the world - life ... jump off the Temple What sin broght the curse on mankind? Disobedience. Were her desires the sin? Read James 1:13-15. Some say that the desire (epithumia) alone is sin. Mark 4:19, Romans 1:24 could support this. But, I think we need to take the next step. I see this elsewhere (Rom. 6:12, Gal 5:16, Eph. 2:3). Evil is added in Colossians 3:5, hurtful in 1 Timothy 6:9. Not all desire is bad (Luke 22:15, 1 The. 2:17). I think having the desire is not bad, just as long as I do not act on it. Note there are others verses people can use to support either view. Steve Butler |
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10033 | Did God create evil? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 5335 | ||
God created everything good. The angels had freewill. Lucifer chose to do evil, by sinning. God is not the author of sin, yet evil serves his purposes. He does not violate our free will, yet free will serves his purposes. |
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10034 | Does anointing with oil heal? | Mark 6:13 | Searcher56 | 5268 | ||
No - God heals. The oil may of had medicinal qualities. I am not sure all were healed. | ||||||
10035 | we shall all be changed | 1 Corinthians | Searcher56 | 5260 | ||
1 Cor. 15:55 is a quote from Hos. 13:14. Christ has victory over death. Thereby, we will not be subject to the second death. | ||||||
10036 | Chosen by what method? | Acts 1:26 | Searcher56 | 5258 | ||
I am not saying we should to do ... but, we are not prevented for doing it. If a church chose to do it that way, it would be interesting. | ||||||
10037 | Elohim instead of God | Gen 1:1 | Searcher56 | 5257 | ||
There are three primary names for God in the OT. Elohim means more than two. Eloah (used 56 times in the OT, 41 are in Job) means two. El is the singular form. It means mighty, strong, prominent. Yes, it can be used of mortals, as well as false gods, like Baal. YHVH is the covenant name of God, Occurs 6823 times in the OT. First used in Gen. 2:4 (YHWH Elohim). From the verb "to be", havah, similar to chavah (to live). This name never refers to a false god or mortals. Adonai which means Lord, occurs 434 times in the OT, 214 in Ezekiel. This is used of mortals, too. |
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10038 | Chosen by what method? | Acts 1:26 | Searcher56 | 5254 | ||
Casting lots today would be interesting. It would be Biblical, because Matthias was qualified according Acts 1:21-22. Today, no one meets those standards. We could select all who were qualified, according to the passages in Timothy and Titus ... then cast lots - throw the dice and choose the next pastor that way. However, I am not aware of any group that chooses that way. Some have the pastor selected for them, like the Catholics and Prebyterians. Others have the congragation vote on the pastor, after a committee asks the "best" qualified (sometimes). |
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10039 | How did early saints know the faith? | Acts 6:7 | Searcher56 | 5251 | ||
1 The. 5:27 says to "read this letter to all" ... and I think this was done with the rest of the Bible. Many were unable to read, so they had to be read to. Even today, there are people without the written Word. Either because it is illegal to own a Bible, or because the Scripture has not been (fully) written in their language. |
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10040 | How to choose ministers? | Acts 1:26 | Searcher56 | 5250 | ||
Based on the qualifications of 1 Tim. 3:1-13 and Titus 1:6-9. However, I see great danger if a son succeeds his father, beacuse there may be too much power gained, given or taken. | ||||||
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