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121 | Thanks EdB | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 242845 | ||
Hi, John... Ed may continue to interact with you, and I welcome him to do so. However, there is a convention we've adopted in the forum to only mark as questions those that begin a thread. If you ask someone directly, then mark it as a note. They will be notified, regardless. This also keeps the main forum page clear for new questions. Here is a helpful source: https://www.monergism.com/ Type in your search words. There are many articles and lectures available. You might want to use the search word canon, apocrypha, etc. These books you're talking about are certainly odd in many respects. I've read through them, as Ed has probably done, too. For those of us from a Reformed background: we actually have the following explicit statement in our confessions: "The books commonly called Apocrypha, not being of divine inspiration, are no part of the Canon of Scripture; and therefore are of no authority in the Church of God, nor to be any otherwise approved, or made use of, than other human writings." In other words, to us, these books are not to be depended on... for a "rule of saving knowledge, faith, and obedience." In Him, Doc |
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122 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 242886 | ||
Duplicate question. | ||||||
123 | what language is Moses and Gershom | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 242930 | ||
See Exodus 2:1-10. Moses was a son of Levi. | ||||||
124 | moses, hebrew or egypian etymology | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 242937 | ||
Given Exodus 2:10, "And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water." Why would we not see the names origin as Egyptian. | ||||||
125 | The Jews Have No Biological Genesis | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 242962 | ||
Hi, ma'am... Welcome to the forum. No, we Jews actually exist. We are quite careful in tracking our lineage. We only do it through the mother ... father's are harder to prove. We also do it in order to keep track of kohanim (the descendants of Levi). In Him, Doc |
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126 | Biblically waht is the difference? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 242969 | ||
Hi, Justme... Eastern Orthodox is pretty much the same as Roman Catholic. They differ predominantly in church polity. The Easter Orthodox deny the authority of the Pope. In Him, Doc |
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127 | Earth's fate | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 242973 | ||
Hi, Hash... Welcome to the forum! Every generation of men seek to provide a sound and reasonable explanation for our observations. If you went back to the height of the Greek civilization, you would find that they had a very cogent explanation concerning the many fossils they found them and for the motions of the planets and stars. One thing that all these things -- including our own contemporary explanations -- have in common is a denial of God. As Romans 1 clearly explains, it is not truth that men seek, rather it is justification to avoid being obligated to the Creator. Thus, it is not a question of fact, but a question of ethics. Now the word "fate" that you use is not one employed in Christian theology. Rather it has its roots in ancient paganism. Ephesians 1 and 2 describe the objective toward which our God is heading -- unimpeded by creatures' choices, plans, and efforts. This is what we call His Eternal Purpose. You can find further details in the last few chapters of Revelation. In Him, Doc |
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128 | Creation of the universe and life | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 242976 | ||
Hi, Hash... In my opinion, the idea of the so called "rapture" is a confusion with the resurrection described in Revelation 22. Consequently, I cannot otherwise comment on that. "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed [in the Bible] belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law." (Deuteronomy 29:29) In 1 Timothy 1:3-7, the Apostle Paul warns Timothy to instruct men not to teach nor to listen to speculative themes. Even more than that, God commands, "You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it." (Deuteronomy 4:2b; cf Revelation 22:18-19) Anything that I might speak concerning extraterrestrials would be sheer speculation. Given the passages I mentioned above, it would be sinful for me to do so and likewise sinful for those who would listen to me. Consequently, I can do nothing but remain silent on subjects for which the Scriptures do not address. In Him, Doc |
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129 | WAR ROOM (prayer room)? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 243059 | ||
Hi, Justme... The movie tended to look at prayer as a means to an end. A method of insuring that God would respond to you. An aspect that I deem is nothing other than superstitious. I remember when the movie by Mel Gibson came out called "The Passion of Christ." Everyone said, this will lead people to Christ! I have not met a single new believer from that movie that simply encouraged Romanists errant perspectives of Christ's crucifixion. It is also like the movies about a near death encounter or the Left Behind series. These were supposed to be mechanisms that draw people to faith in Christ. Again, no fruit, just superstition. We shouldn't be surprised because the Word does not say that plays, or novels, or other things are the means of Grace. It only says that the Word is the Means of Grace (Romans 10:17). Getting excited about this kind of thing is like running to and fro when people say "Here is the Christ" or "There He is!" We can clearly see them as faulty by the fruit that they fail to bring forth. In Him, Doc |
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130 | Does the Cepher have Family Records? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 243372 | ||
Hi, Warri... When you get the version you are looking for, let us know what you think of it. We would be interested in your opinion -- well, most of us would! :-) In Him, Doc |
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131 | The SBF what does it need to do? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 243501 | ||
Dear Justme, One of the enormous problems over the years has been the unwillingness of members to be tolerant, accepting, humble, patient, kind, and gentle. Look at how often such people have been criticized? Our Terms of Use call us to be tolerant to those around us. Thus, I have quoted empiricists, liberals, Pentecostals, protestants, Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, even atheists. I think that Lockman did its best with the Terms of Use, but I am persuaded that there are some whose faith is more about being against others than it is about being for anything. I have received more than half of dozen emails from people who have been so upset with such participants that they have left the forum entirely. I cannot blame them at all. Indeed, I intend to leave very soon myself. Let the left wing of doctrine make of the forum what they wish. Peter speaks of the unlearned and unstable in 2 Peter 3:16. Perhaps we can allow their approach to restore what they make shipwreck. I have always thought it was foolish beyond measure to ask people to post something contrary to what they believe. How does someone -- anyone -- come here and maintain a clear conscience? May God forbid. If you want to see what Godly early members of the forum thought, simply look for Hank (Southern Baptist) and Kalos (Pentecostal) had to say on the matter. Their positions are like many of the old teachers of the past, now beyond their ability to be argued. Nonetheless, it is truth that sets us free, not opinion. I have been active in this forum for thirteen years. Since then, I have prayed that God would magnify what brings Him glory, and that He would cause to whither what fails to do so. Since that time I have seen man's will magnified, man's opinion magnified, man's experience magnified, all at the expense of God's Word. Just as the enemies of the Word have vanished into history, while the faithful, though dead, still preach... we ought not expect the fads of men to prosper contrary to a forum based on Sola Scriptura. What a blessing that God's will -- even when we hope for something contrary -- cannot be thwarted despite the efforts of those who glory in men. Nonetheless, what a wonderful opportunity to pray explicitly for those who seek to subordinate the Word. It is through this very forum that we have been made aware of them, though they live faraway. God in His providence has given us their names, that we may daily pray that their eyes be opened. Watch the character of people around you. It will be clear as to whether they are Christlike or fleshlike. Pray earnestly according to the needs of each. Time is short. In Him, Doc |
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132 | Dr. S. Franklin Logsdon | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 243552 | ||
Hi, Martin... Welcome to the forum! None of us who participate regularly in the forum can speak for the Lockman Foundation in matters other than their guidelines for participation in this forum. To may knowledge, no one working for the Foundation posts on this forum. They have a variety of articles on the NASB translation here and there. You might be able to track down whatever publications they have here under this domain or elsewhere. I rather doubt, if they have failed to publish an explanation that satisfies you, that it is due to a lack of courage. I know some of the men involved in the ESV translation, but other than what they have published (i.e., made public concerning their methods, objectives, etc.), is pretty much what they have meant to say. The majority of them are now well along in other projects -- but nary a coward amidst any of them. Perhaps what you might want to do is to write a letter -- try one on paper, an old but useful method -- and address your question directly to the Lockman Foundation. You can find their address at the Lockman.org website. If you get an answer, please share it with us. I don't think that many of us have so much as heard of Logsdon, but it might make for some interesting discussion. In Him, Doc |
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133 | The right Bible for you? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 243575 | ||
Hi, Justme... I do not know of people "with an agenda." But as I think on it, the Holman Bible might be something of an agendized version. Certainly our King James was agendized, but people came to understand the Scriptures so well after the Reformation that it changed English. An example would be the word heresy as Paul used it. In Greek it means a schism. Nevertheless, heresy has come to mean precisely what Paul meant by it. Even the Puritans came to use the KJV in preference to the Geneva Bible, which nonetheless was often used by the KJV translators. I do prefer the NASB, as you say. Although the KJV is a wonderful translation, made superior by its influence on English, it takes quite a bit more education to teach to people. Nowadays the average congregant has very little education in English. I am given to understand they no longer teach Shakespeare, let alone the Bible, as was done in our day. Consequently, the NASB and the ESV (without dynamic equivalence) are our best choices. Nonetheless, I still find the NASB to be far superior to any other translation. Thank you for your post, dear brother! In Him, Doc |
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134 | What are the principles of jesus | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 243758 | ||
Hi, Jennifer... Welcome to the forum! I suspect that you are asking about a chapter in one of the gospels. Nonetheless, there are many chapters in all four gospels that have verses 1 through 16. So we will need for you to tell us the book and chapter of the verses in which you are interested. Note that if this is a question from school, we do not answer those. Read the Terms of Use and you'll understand more about how to operate in the forum. In Him, Doc |
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135 | Do demons exist today? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 243795 | ||
Dear Justme, There are some good response in this thread. I agree that the Scriptures do not give us a great deal to go on relative to angelology/demonology. Only with that foundation can we say anything with full authority about these non-human sentient beings who are normally invisible to our eyes of flesh. I would certainly argue that we ought to never attempt to assert anything with any degree of confidence from personal experience or observation. You see, much of the wickedness of man is not solely a consequence of demon activity; the flesh and world can originate much of the maladies that we see. We are far too prone to associate a manifestation as coming from the wrong source. Of course, all three sources can be involved in any single issue. Consequently, what the Word says, we can stand on with great confidence and the full authority of God. Anything else is, at the very best, speculation and at the worst utterly wrong. In Him, Doc PS I was interested to learn that the old Medieval images of Satan with a horned, with pitchfork, and a red suit has very interesting roots. Those folks back there never imagined anyone would see those images and think that that was really Lucifer's appearance! They would be quite shocked to find out that we would blame them for believing that. Instead, they knew from the Bible that Satan's fall was rooted in pride. Consequently, they sought to war against him by mocking him -- hence the origins of the caricature. We might fault them for thinking that Satan would be susceptible to such a thing, but we should not fault them for not thinking! |
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136 | Isn't it time to say good night? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 243997 | ||
Yes, sans Sola Scriptura, then our participation in the forum, or even support of Lockman, ceases to be of value. Thanks for your efforts! | ||||||
137 | Isn't it time to say good night? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 243999 | ||
Yes, sans Sola Scriptura, then our participation in the forum, or even support of Lockman, ceases to be of value. Thanks for your efforts! | ||||||
138 | original sin? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 194319 | ||
Hi, jmar... There are at least six reasons: (1) Fallen man's heart is the most deceitful thing in creation (Jeremiah 17:9); (2) Satan blinds their minds (2 Corinthians 4:4); (3) men hate the truth (John 3:19; Romans 1:28); (4) the world is unable to receive it (John 14:17; 1 Corinthians 2:14); (5) they are not of the elect (John 6:45; 10:26); (6) God has kept them from seeing (Matthew 13:13-15; Mark 4:12; John 12:40). Fundamentally, the problem is not a matter of ignorance. It is a spiritual problem... a moral problem. Wonderfully, though, it is not a matter of our persuasive ability to instruct the lost, or otherwise remedy the situation. Instead, it is a matter of grace alone. With man it would be impossible, but with God all things are possible. By the way, almost all misguided teachings of men are rooted in either a failure to understand the real nature of men, or a failure to understand the real nature of God, or a failure to understand the enormity of sin. In Him, Doc |
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139 | What does Eph 1:2-4 mean to you? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 194361 | ||
Hi, Faithful... Welcome to the forum! Of course, Scriptures ought not have personal meaning (2 Peter 1:20-21). A didactic (teaching) passage can and should have personal application. For me the treasure of the doctrine taught in Ephesians 1 is in its objective assurance of our hope. In Him, Doc |
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140 | John: 10 | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 194540 | ||
Hi, Ranee... Welcome to the forum! Might you be a bit more specific about your question on John 10? In Him, Doc |
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