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10921 | Torah vs Mishna | Bible general Archive 2 | DocTrinsograce | 125952 | ||
You state that the Pharisees taught the Law. But is this all that they taught? In addition to the Torah (Moses Law) they were also teaching the Mishna (the oral traditions of Moses' 70 elders). The former is often preceded by "it is written." The latter the latter is often preceded by , "it is said." Yet Christ said "whatsoever" they bid you do, do. Nevertheless, this is the same stuff that Christ condemned as "replacing the law by the traditions of men." What do you make of that? | ||||||
10922 | What Is The Meaning Of Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | DocTrinsograce | 125946 | ||
Meaning is entirely wrapped up in purpose. The primary purpose of all men is to glorify God (Psalm 86, Isaiah 60:21, Romans 11:36, Corinthians 6:20, 31, Revelation 4:11) and to enjoy His fellowship forever (Psalm 16:5-11, Isaiah 12:2, Psalm 144:15, Luke 2:10, Philippians 4:4, Revelation 21:3-4). | ||||||
10923 | Freewill before the fall? | Gen 2:9 | DocTrinsograce | 125940 | ||
I believe the answer to this question is yes. Before the fall, our original parents were endowed with the ability to choose and pursue the will of God. I think it is obvious that they had the power to choose to sin. Therefore, they had the power of freewill. After that event, it gets a bit more complicated. No one ever does anything outside of their own nature. For example, I have the nature of a man. I cannot choose to breathe water like a fish. My nature is man, not fish. What I do, like all men, is choose only those things that seem good to me. In fact, you cannot force me to do anything. If you hold a gun to my head, and order me to do something, this will result in an evaluation. I will see that disobedience might get me killed, a course of action I deem bad. Compliance might spare my life, a course of action I deem good. So I comply. You have not forced me, you have only adjusted the conditions from which I determine my course. Lost people are dead per the fall. They are completely without God and, in fact, see God as one who has usurped their throne. They will never see obedience to God as a good thing, therefore they will never choose it. So, in this sense a lost person does not have free will. The saved person is a new creature. He has been recreated/restored to life by God. His desire to please God has also been restored. Thus he is now able to choose obedience. He is freed from the slavery of sin. So, in this sense, a saved person can be thought of as one who has free will. By the way, Johnathan Edwards explains all this much better than I have in "Bondage of the Human Will." Its a good read for any Christian! |
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10924 | birth control use | Gen 38:10 | DocTrinsograce | 125937 | ||
Many people, especially Roman Catholics, use this verse as an indictment against birth control. The entire reference is Gen 38:8-10. Here it is in the NIV: 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." 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. What he did was wicked in the LORD's sight; so he put him to death also. This kind of birth control is called "coitus interruptus." However, others are of the opinion that Onan's condemnation was for not wanting to father the offspring for his brother, rather than the method by which he avoided it. Scripture is not clear -- in my opinion -- except in the case of abortion. Abortion is specifically prohibitted in any form. |
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10925 | A Command of Jesus | Bible general Archive 2 | DocTrinsograce | 125932 | ||
Dear stultis, please forgive me. I did not seek to mock in any way. I have the heart of a teacher, so I explain and ask questions. Sometimes it is difficult in this format to accurately express ourselves. I never mean to be condescending or mocking. I am far too aware of my own inadequacies. I am a very poor and imperfect follower of our Lord and Savior. I have failed Him far too many times. Even in my best obedience I often spoil it by stealing His glory through spiritual pride. How could I condescend to or mock any child of our Lord knowing my own faults and failings so well? Perhaps the tone came off the way it did because I posted my question in haste. I have a teachers heart so I tend to explain or question. I hope that you will forgive me. The passage that I was referring to was Mat 23:1-3 which I have pasted here: (1) Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, (2) Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: (3) All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. Here Christ tells both his disciples and the crowd around him to do what the Pharisees say they ought to do. Based on your previous posts I wondered how you interpretted this passage. |
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10926 | Where are these words coming from? | Bible general Archive 2 | DocTrinsograce | 125919 | ||
This position is called antinomianism. It is a hetrodoxical. What kalos is talking about is the orthodox position known as "total depravity." In your opinion, stultis, when Christ said to do what the pharisees said to do, He didn't mean it? |
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10927 | The Holiness of God | Lev 10:3 | DocTrinsograce | 125918 | ||
Ah, yes... those are four linked passages that refer to one another. Too bad this forum doesn't have a way to link scriptures in a long chain. Just adding to the margin. :-) |
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10928 | The Holiness of God | Lev 10:3 | DocTrinsograce | 125849 | ||
Four identical statements? Am I repeating myself in my old age? Its possible. Sorry! Hi, Country Girl... what I wanted to do here was to show that there is flesh and blood beneath the bare words of scripture. Kierkegard said that is what he loved about the Bible, that it showed raw humanity, without trying to portray a pretty picture. In Leviticus 10:3 is a verse that just states the highlights. However, without doing violence to the truth, I think we, as fathers, can imagine Aaron's reaction. We can feel the anguish, and then more readily appreciate the statement that he said nothing. It must have really sunk in for him to have shut up that way. So, where did I repeat myself? Are you refering to the first sentences of my Hebrew notes? I'm just enjoying adding to the margin! :-) |
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10929 | are all christians true christians | Titus 1:11 | DocTrinsograce | 125800 | ||
I have judged you in violation of this forum. This is either a sin of omission (by failing to read the forom standards) or comission by intentionally ignoring them. But do feel judged if it makes you feel better. I'm easy. :-) |
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10930 | are all christians true christians | Titus 1:11 | DocTrinsograce | 125791 | ||
Ummm... is this post permissable? Oh yeah... here's another scripture... 1Ti 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. |
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10931 | Define Christian entertainment | John 14:12 | DocTrinsograce | 125788 | ||
Hi, Edd! Great post! You sure have hit the nail on the head! God is all about truth. Feelings come and go. The battle is to dig out the lie in our mind and to replace it with the truth of God. Thank you for your post! Since another person keeps posting catechism texts, I'll do the same with the readers kind permission. This is called the "Regulatory Principle." It is a principle that helps us decide what are the appropriate and right ways we ought to approach God in worship. "The light of nature shews that there is a God, who hath lordship and sovereignty over all; is just, good and doth good unto all; and is therefore to be feared, loved, praised, called upon, trusted in, and served, with all the heart and all the soul, and with all the might. But the acceptable way of worshipping the true God, is instituted by himself, and so limited by his own revealed will, that he may not be worshipped according to the imagination and devices of men, nor the suggestions of Satan, under any visible representations, or any other way not prescribed in the Holy Scriptures." (Jer 10:7; Mark 12:33; Deu 12:32; Ex 20:4-6) (If folks are interested, I can define some of these terms and phrases.) Look up these scriptures... they're great! Edd: Just walk in the truth of the Word... it doesn't matter what you see, hear, feel, etc. God's truth is far more sure than any sensation, no matter how strong that sensation! Our experiences do not define truth... God defines truth. We'll be praying for you, brother! |
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10932 | belonging | John 14:21 | DocTrinsograce | 125782 | ||
Mike, it isn't important what to call yourself. The important thing is what you do with the Lord Jesus Christ. Your future will depend on this single relationship, not on what church you go to or the group to which you are a member. We will be praying for you. | ||||||
10933 | What does Ephesians 5:26 mean | John 17:17 | DocTrinsograce | 125777 | ||
All men are dead and defiled in (1) original sin because of Adam and (2) in specific acts of disobedience. The word "he" here refers to Christ. He saves us with the washing of regeneration (Tit 3:5). Please see Romans 10:8-9; 17; John 15:3; 17:17 for a better explanation for "word" in this passage. | ||||||
10934 | Guidelines on rebuking | Matthew | DocTrinsograce | 125771 | ||
Mar 10:27 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. Theo offers some good advice! I'd add just a couple more items: 1. Pray. Pray. Pray. Pray. 2. Try to become a good listener. We don't have to agree to listen sympathetically. Most believers hardly listen to one another, let alone listen to the lost. 3. Remember that people are not rejecting us, they are rejecting God. God can do a far better job of defending Himself than we can. In the long run, that is exactly what He will do! 4. Remember that their salvation is not a matter of being convinced intellectually. God does the work of salvation, and it is far more awsome than just a matter of people seeing things our way. If God chooses to save someone, He can do it even if all we say is "Jesus loves you." If God chooses not to save someone, He won't do it even if we can speak more eloquently than anyone else. So relax. God is in charge. It is a blessing to speak of Him to others... a wonderful gift. No matter what happens, God will use our willingness to talk of our love for Him! 5. Try to imagine a person coming up and saying, "I know I'm a sinner, how can I be saved?" If we don't know what to say in that circumstance, then all the apologetics in the world are of little benefit. So know the basics. 6. Did I mention to pray? 7. The Gospel is God's redemptive plan. The Law is man's instructor. If they can't see their need, they are not ready for the Gospel. On the other hand, a person who is desperately seeking forgiveness doesn't need the ministration of the Law. Keep these points in mind, they can help steer your comments and your prayers. 8. We don't have to argue every philosophical, ethical, and metaphysical point with the world. The whole Bible is about Christ's life, death, resurection, and exaltation. This is the redemptive power of God. It is the good news! 9. See #1. Sorry for getting so long winded. Again... Good answers, Theo! |
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10935 | why civil disagree to give up? | Bible general Archive 2 | DocTrinsograce | 125767 | ||
Could you phrase your question a bit more specifically, please? | ||||||
10936 | chapter 14 verses 22-25 how does the pro | Bible general Archive 2 | DocTrinsograce | 125765 | ||
Duplicate question. | ||||||
10937 | chapter 14 verses 22-25 how does the pro | Bible general Archive 2 | DocTrinsograce | 125763 | ||
There are a rather lot of books that might fit this reference. The list gets a little shorter by eliminating any books in which chapter 14 in general and specificly verses 22 through 25 are not prophetic. Would you please narrow it down for us a bit? |
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10938 | Online resources for Joshua study. | John 5:39 | DocTrinsograce | 125761 | ||
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10939 | Study Guide resource | 2 Tim 2:15 | DocTrinsograce | 125759 | ||
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10940 | No Wine vs Not Much Wine | Not Specified | DocTrinsograce | 125719 | ||
Bishops (presbytos) in 1 Tim 3:3 and Tit 1:7 are not to be given to wine. However, a deacon in 1 Tim 3:8 must not be given to much wine. Likewise, the aged women are not to be given to much wine per Tit 2:3. Do you think there it is significant that an elder must not be given to wine but the others not to MUCH wine? | ||||||
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