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101 | Mass Conciousness/networking mind's | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 202392 | ||
Hi, Terry... Well, you've made an interesting assertion. Christ said, "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander." (Matthew 15:19 ESV) Now it is your turn. We are a Study Bible Forum. When you signed up for an account you promised to participate on the basis of Sola Scriptura. Consequently, we'll need some Scripture passages from you in order to support your statements. In Him, Doc |
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102 | The literal Bible | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 202395 | ||
Hi, Terry... The narratives of scripture are literal narratives. The poems of scripture are literal poetry. The didactic writings of scripture are literal teachings. The prophecies of scripture are literal prophecies. How else do you read anything? Literalism merely takes into account the grammatical and historical context in interpretation. This is called an exegetical method. In Him, Doc |
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103 | who know the entire bible | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 202508 | ||
Hi, rev45... Still depends on what you mean by "know." If you mean know as a person knows a textbook on Euclidean geometry, then the answer would be no. If you mean know as in being thoroughly familiar with its contents, or know as in having memorized its contents, then the answer would be yes. In Him, Doc |
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104 | Should the Bible be free? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 202556 | ||
Hi, John... I believe it is what is called a Crown Copyright. It would apply to government entities in the Commonwealth of Nations. http://www.opsi.gov.uk/advice/crown-copyright/ In Him, Doc |
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105 | God is sovereign: So, why pray ? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 202630 | ||
Dear Brother Brad, I don't think that that is what Barth is saying. He is simply affirming that God has foreordained means. The fact that we pray at all is because God has stirred such a desire in our hearts beforehand. Therefore, we press on in prayer confident that God has effectually predetermined that we should be people who press on in prayer! :-) John Piper expands on the subject in "The Sovereignty of God and Prayer" which can be read here: http://bible.christianity.com/StudyResources/11540550/page1/ In Him, Doc |
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106 | God is sovereign: So, why pray ? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 202639 | ||
Here's a little about Karl Barth: http://www.theopedia.com/Karl_Barth |
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107 | Prophet touched on the rib by God? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 202973 | ||
Hi, Brad... I think you are right. Muhammadans do speak of Adam that way. You might be interested to know that in Judaism he is also considered a prophet. They broadly define prophet as anyone who has been the recipient of direct communication from God. Of course, I'd take that and anything else from Rabbinic tradition with a large grain of kosher salt. As a Jewish believer, I can say that with greater impunity. However, I think orthodox Christian interpretation, with the advantage of NT light, bears out a similar interpretation. In effect, anyone pronouncing the Word of God is functioning as a prophet. Regardless, as believers, having received the illumination of Scripture through the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 4:6), one might extend that definition to include everyone who is saved. Perhaps that is why the word prophet has dropped from common parlance, except among a few heterodoxical groups. The experience under the new covenant enjoys a greater intimacy with our Lord. In Him, Doc |
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108 | Prophet touched on the rib by God? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 202978 | ||
Hi, Brad... Your question is one of the many reasons, no doubt, that Jews and Christians part company on the definition of terms. Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son. (Hebrews 1:1-2a ESV) Isn't it awesome that God "for the better preserving and propagating of the truth, and for the more sure establishment and comfort of the church against the corruption of the flesh, and the malice of Satan, and of the world, to commit the same wholly unto writing?" Imagine the tough time we'd have otherwise! Since we live by EVERY word of God, we'd have to track down each and every claim to having heard from Him, validate it, and propagate it to the rest of the church. ...and people wonder why we are so particular about the doctrine of sola Scriptura! Sheesh. In Him, Doc |
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109 | Prophet touched on the rib by God? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 202985 | ||
Dear Brad, I'm home myself today. Consequently, I can bug you without violating Ephesians 6:6 myself! :-) Paul bases an entire theological argument on whether or not a word in Hebrew is plural or not. If God is that particular about how He communicates, then ought we not to embrace that same kind of particularity as we express the truth? Your pastor is to be commended. Very few, these days, understand the importance of these fundamental doctrines. I pray that as he feeds the flock, that he'll be able to give account with joy, because you've submitted to his teaching (Hebrews 13:17). By the way, you should be encouraged, too! Love of the Word of God is an evidence of His work in your life. It is good to have you in the forum! In Him, Doc PS We've ALL got a lot to learn! :-) |
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110 | Command or not? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 203054 | ||
Hi, sqd... There is some discrepancy among the commentators. However, when you read the full passage in context, you see that it is a similar to the rebuke that Job receives in chapters 38 through 41 of that book. It also is reminiscent of Habakkuk. But what sharpens it into the greatest focus is Paul's use of this passage in Romans chapter 9. Note the full use of God's titles in Isaiah 45:11, as He responds to those who question His authority, His purpose, His means, and His authority, and His timing. He is Yahweh, the Sovereign Lord; holy, perfect, and righteous; Creator of all that is. By title, by power, by wisdom, by right He is doing all that should be done, could be done, and ought to be done. He is doing what He pleases, when He pleases, and only as He pleases. Today people treat the Lord as though He were some kind of divine genie, who saved them so that He could make their lives more comfortable. It is ludicrous, foolish, and dangerous to command the Lord God Almighty. Nevertheless, the Lord has commanded us to bring our supplications to Him. When we do so, we must keep in mind His authority, character, and nature. We must pray in perfect keeping with His revealed will. We must submit to His authority. We must acknowledge His righteousness and wisdom. We must worship and praise Him for these wonderful things. From the womb through eternity we creatures are in no position to impose our will, our wisdom, our opinion, our timing, and our wishes. In Him, Doc |
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111 | whosoever put away his wife except forni | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 203057 | ||
Ma'am, The Scripture says that God hates idolaters, the wicked, false prophets, the proud, liars, murderers, gossipers, mischief makers, oath breakers, malicious planners, false teachers, etc. etc. If God refused to save those who committed such things, then He would be refusing to save us all. We all have abounded in these sins. But God laid all these sins on Christ. Ma'am, forgiveness is not about what you have done, it is about what God has done. You have recognized it as sin, so confess it to the Lord in prayer, and He will cleanse you. You have purposed to live righteously from now on. You cannot change the past. It is inappropriate to contact your former husband, simply allow Him to be a husband to his wife. You need to find a church where the whole Biblical truth is taught. There you will find other believers who are living through the very kinds of things you are living through. I think that you can find such a church, close to you, in the following list: http://www.founders.org/misc/chlist/index_up.html Believers are called to walk together with the Lord. In Him, Doc |
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112 | What mother was commended by Paul? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 203062 | ||
We should see if DLorddaughter's final grade is can be transferred to you, Searcher. :-) | ||||||
113 | Ezekiel's Temple updated | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 203116 | ||
Wow! That's about as Dispy as they come, isn't it? | ||||||
114 | Before, during, or after? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 203117 | ||
Hi, Cheri... Until Dispensationalism in the 1800's, Christians universally interpreted Ezekiel's temple as the spiritual body of Christ. See John 2:18-22; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Ephesians 2:20-22; 1 Peter 2:1-10. In Him, Doc |
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115 | Ezekiel's Temple updated | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 203122 | ||
Dear val, Old self? Oh my! Pierced, young lady! Indeed, pierced to the quick! :-) No, ma'am, in the end, I had to drop the classes. Taking three at once made it impossible to keep up with my roles as husband and bread winner -- although my wife and boss were fully supportive. :-( The school required that I maintain them as a cluster of three classes. Foolish old man that I am to think I could handle so many at once! Dispy is an abbreviated form for Dispensationalism and/or its adherents. I've never heard it used in a pejorative sense... but it sure saves a few syllables! In Him, Doc |
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116 | Before, during, or after? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 203124 | ||
Dear val, Actually, I've only ever heard Dispensationalists avow these ante-Nicene fathers as belonging to their ilk. I've even dug around to try to root out the original quotes on which they base their conclusions. Only small fragments of Papias' writings have survived, but nothing that could be conclusively premillennial. Justin Martyr and Irenaeus divided time into four sections and the world into four zones. They asserted that the present age was the reign of Christ. While Tertullian, a man none too keen on sound doctrine, was a Montanist. Now it is true that Montanists believed in chiliasm... but do we really want those guys as strange bedfellows? Montanists believed they had prophetic gifts that trumped the Scriptures themselves. Anyway, if someone can actually make these particular ante-Nicene folks sound like John Nelson Darby, Cyrus Scofield, Hal Lindsey, or Tim Lahaye ... well... then... they're capable of exegetical sleight-of-hand that makes Benny Hinn, Joel Osteen, and Eckhart Tolle look like school children! I lean on the premillennial side myself, but I sure don't want to throw in with sloppy scholarship! I lean toward premillennialism only because Scripture appears to lend itself to such an interpretation. When it becomes indisputable, though I'll treat it as indisputable. But in the mean time I'll stick with the things that are non-negotiable essential truths, and let everyone else sell books and movies. :-) "You will bear me witness, my friends, that it is exceedingly seldom I ever intrude into the mysteries of the future with regard to the second advent, the millennial reign, or the first and second resurrection. As often as we come across it in our expositions we do not turn aside from the point, but if guilty at all on this point, it is rather in being too silent than saying too much." --Charles H. Spurgeon In Him, Doc PS Augustine and John Chrysostom were amillienial. I think they carry a lot more weight than those earlier fellows. Still and all, they don't persuade me. Mostly what bothers me on the forum is a tacit assumption that a historical-grammatical interpretation of Scriptures requires one millennial view or another. That's what is technically known as poppycock. |
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117 | Before, during, or after? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 203138 | ||
Hi, Brother Steve... That may well be. Hippolytus wasn't a Montanist, but I understand he stood up for them at least in their chiliastic assertions. Today I dug up his commentary on Daniel -- or what remains of it. What we have is a comparison of the visions of Nebuchadnezzar and the prophet. I read, with interest, his analysis of the seventy weeks of Daniel. He concludes, though, with the following words: "...from the time of the removal of the continuous sacrifice there are also reckoned one thousand two hundred and ninety days. [then] the day of resurrection. For that is the beginning of another age, as the morning is the beginning of the day. And the thousand and four hundred days are the light of the world. For on the appearing of the light in the world (as He says, 'I am the light of the world'), the sanctuary shall be purged, as he said, the adversary. For it cannot by any means be purged but by his destruction." I've only quoted his concluding remarks, but although Hippolytus was clearly chiliastic, I'd have to call him postmillennial. Nevertheless, thank you for mentioning Hippolytus. I'd seen him referenced in Dispensational works, but I'd not actually read him. By the way, after seeing the allegorical approach to the Scriptures of Hippolytus (not necessarily in the above, but in his other writings), I was thankful for the prayerful thought and work of twenty centuries of believers. Our Lord was gracious, indeed, in giving the church the benefit of such gifts. In Him, Doc |
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118 | Before, during, or after? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 203139 | ||
Dear Val, It isn't so much to whom we listen as it is who is listening. We should respect honest scholarship even when we disagree. We should promote an open discussion about things for which there is room for debate. To do otherwise is to walk no differently than those who suppress the truth! Posting on an open forum is like teaching a multitude. James 3:1 comes to mind. Certainly we have our opinions, even opinions based very commendably on a great deal of study, but we must be honest enough to offer them up as opinions. Our most idle post will be, after all, judged (Matthew 12:36). Therefore, we ought to stand uncompromisingly on the doctrines for which the Scripture refuses to compromise. Spurgeon was dealing with this exact issue when he wrote, "Some Christians are very curious, but not obedient. Plain precepts are neglected, but difficult problems they seek to solve. I remember one who used to be dwelling upon the vials and seals and trumpets. He was great at apocalyptic symbols; but he had seven children, and he had no family prayer. If he had left the vials and trumpets and minded his boys and girls, it would have been a deal better. I have known men marvelously great upon Daniel and specially instructed in Ezekiel, but singularly forgetful of the twentieth of Exodus, and not very clear upon Romans the eighth. I do not speak with any blame of such folks for studying Daniel and Ezekiel, but quite the reverse; yet I wish they had been more zealous for the conversion of sinners in their neighborhoods, and the more careful to assist the poor saints." Elsewhere, he wrote of a preacher who, "...is great upon the ten toes of the beast, the four faces of the cherubim, the mystical meaning of badgers' skins, and the typical bearings of the staves of the ark, and the windows of Solomon's temple: but the sins of business men, the temptations of the times, and the needs of the age, he scarcely ever touches upon. Such preaching reminds me of a lion engaged in mouse-hunting." Our forum is read by many more curious than are obedient. Mouse-hunting may have its place as we communicate one-on-one. But out in the public, we are fishers of men! In Him, Doc |
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119 | Ezekiel's Temple updated | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 203140 | ||
Dear Val, Thank you for your kind encouragement. A thousand attempts still don't quite add up to a single achievement. In Him, Doc |
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120 | Before, during, or after? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 203141 | ||
Here's a premillennial discussion that you might appreciate: http://www.gty.org/Resources/Transcripts/90-334 |
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