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121 | Possible Lockman Forum Improvements #2 | Bible general Archive 1 | There | 18100 | ||
I haven't been here long, so I'm not sure my vote counts. :) But I agree with Tim on this. I not only think that new people coming in might be intimidated by a summary report (as in this is the absolute correct cumulative answer), and they might feel less free to state their own opinions/understandings in the form of questions. And as one who can only make it here once a week or less, I guess there would be little point in being here at all unless it would be to "read" the summaries, or if I happened to "catch" a question while it was still only answered by 2 people. :):) I'm sorry, but to me that doesn't sound like a "discussion group". Personally, these discussions put my "understandings" to the test because I have to search scripture to prove out my beliefs. And in many ways I think it can do the same for new people. So even if there is a disagreement in understanding, the new person will at worst have a variety of scriptures to study that will allow the Lord to give them an understanding pertinent to their question from His Word. And perhaps in reality that is the "best". |
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122 | How do we know the Bible is the truth? | Bible general Archive 1 | There | 18098 | ||
I've read everyone else's answers up to this point and I think they are all right!! My only comment is that until I met the Lord personally I don't think I was able to realize that His Word is Truth. It was then that all the Biblical truths became "real" to me, in that God continually proved His words to be true. Not sure that makes sense to anyone else, but I know what I mean. :) |
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123 | Where did our souls come from? | Bible general Archive 1 | There | 18097 | ||
Bill explained the "spirit"/"soul" very well. My "personal" understanding of the Hebrew and Greek words are: SOUL - the part of the spirit that can think, reason, and choose good (and was made in the "image" of God). SPIRIT - the actual life essence from God which CONTAINS the soul. Because they are so closely linked, I think that is why these words sometimes seem interchangeable. God's intent was to make man in "the image of God" (Gen. 1:26). Gen. 2:7 "And the Lord formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul." If you don't mind I will paraphrase that verse like this "The Lord breathed a "spirit" with the ability to reason, and choose good (soul - "image of God") into man's body of dust". Both the spirit and soul are linked together, but ultimately can be separated by God in the case of unbelief. References: The spirit returns to God who gave it (Ecc. 12:7) Both the bodies of the saved and unsaved return to dust, and their spirits returns to God who gave it. Not the case with the soul. The soul must be conformed to that "image of God" before it can remain a part of the spirit that returns to God. Please see: Romans 12:2 "...be transformed by the renewing of your mind..." Ephesians 4:23 "...be renewed in the spirit of your mind..." Ephesians 4:24 "...put on the new man which was created according to God..." Titus 3:5 "... He saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit" Colossians 3:10 "... put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him" If the "soul" part of the spirit is not "born-again" (renewed to conform to the image of God), it will be separated from the "spirit" by God's Word. Hebrews 4:12 "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul(5590) and spirit(4151)..." Jesus said that God is the only one that can destroy a "soul". He did not say God would/could destroy the "spirit(4151)" of man, but only the "soul(5590)". Which also testifies to the fact that the "spirit" and "soul" are 1) closely united; and 2) that they are not the exact same thing. Jesus did not receive His Spirit in the same way Adam did. Jesus and the Father have the same Spirit. John 1:14 "And the Word was made (became) flesh and dwelt among us...". God created Adam and gave him a spirit/soul. The Word (God Himself who IS Spirit) became (was made) flesh (through the seed of a woman), and called Immanuel (God with us) or Jesus (God-saves). Reference John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." |
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124 | WHY WAS JESUS | John 11:15 | There | 17808 | ||
Hi Ray, This is what I said in the first post: "So He could show them He truly did come from the Father by raising Lazarus from the dead. ("that you may believe" - same verse)" I'm not sure how you interpreted the above as me saying that it was for Mary and Martha's sake, but I still believe Jesus was glad that He was not there to heal Lazarus because He knew He would use the "raising of Lazarus from the dead"... so that they (people) would believe that He truly did come from the Father. And "that you would believe - same verse" was my reference as to Jesus' reason for doing it the way He did it. And could you rephrase your question because I don't understand exactly what you were asking me when you said "A comparison... if you believe in the Man, Jesus. Do you believe this?" |
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125 | WHY WAS JESUS | John 11:15 | There | 17757 | ||
So He could show them He truly did come from the Father by raising Lazarus from the dead. ("that you may believe" - same verse) | ||||||
126 | Divine Healing, True or False? | Matthew | There | 16852 | ||
I think the Prosperity Gospel or the Faith Movement are contrary to God's word. Divine Healing in regards to the above. Generally lack of healing is accredited to the ill person not having "enough faith" to be healed, or that the illness itself is caused by "unbelief" or "sin". But biblically there are examples to the contrary. Check out Acts 3:1-10. Who's faith healed the lame man? And Luke 7:1-10. Who's faith healed the centurion's servant? And when questioned about whether a man's blindness was the fault of sins of the parents or the man himself, Jesus replied "Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in Him." John 9:3. The Faith Movement was not the first to think that illness is caused by sin in a person's life apparently. Nowhere does the NT teach that complete physical healing is the right of all Christians. In fact, Paul reports the near death illness of his colleague Epaphroditus (Phil. 2:27), the fact that he had left Trophimus sick in Miletus (2Tim. 4:20), and his encouragement of Timothy to take some wine for his frequent stomach illnesses (1Tim. 5:23). Apparently Paul did not consider facing illness a "negative confession" to be totally avoided and never discussed (as in the Faith Movement's "positive confession" theology). As to the whole of the Prosperity Gospel, again, I believe it contradicts scripture. Generally they base their claim for wealth on several verses. In Gen. 17 God's promise to make Abraham a father of many nations with great wealth. And then Gal. 3:13-14,29; where Paul promises to Christians the "blessing of Abraham". Hagin explains "Abraham's blessing is ours... and the first thing God promised Abraham was that he was going to make him rich." Yet Paul states that "Christ redeemed us... that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles" (Gal. 3:13-14). The context shows that the only part of Abraham's blessing of concern to Paul is that the Gentiles would be included in God's people. By faith they would be justified and "receive the promise of the Spirit" (v. 14). Nothing is said about poverty or sickness. In Mark 10:29-30 Jesus promises that those who leave home and fields for him will receive a hundred times as much. Gloria Copeland explains this "spiritual law" or "seed money". "You give 1 dollar for the Gospel's sake and 100 dollars belongs to you; give 10 dollars and receive 1000 dollars... In short, Mark 10:30 is a very good deal." They need to misinterpret or leave out a lot of scripture to come up with their theology. *Quote by Kenneth Hagin, from "Redeemed" p, 5. *Quote by Gloria Copeland, from "God's Will Is Prosperity" p. 54. |
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127 | did adam and Eve ever get forgiveness? | Matthew | There | 16850 | ||
Good question! The Bible does not say whether Adam and Eve ever repented of their sin. The one sad thing is that both Adam and Eve, when confronted by God after their sin, made excuses for their actions but never told Him they were sorry for disobeying Him. There are other possible references by which one could make the assumption that they did not repent, but it is not stated in so many words. If they did not, then they were not forgiven. As to the angels, it is my understanding that the angels who rebelled against God KNEW exactly WHO they were rebelling against... and for that reason those angels will spend eternity in everlasting fire (Matthew 25:41). I'm reminded of Paul's words in Hebrews 6:4-6. It speaks of "people" but is also pertinent I think, as far as the angels are concerned too. |
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128 | matthew chapter 24 what does is mean | Matthew | There | 16847 | ||
The apostles asked Jesus what the "sign of His coming and the end of the age" would be. His answer to them is in chapter 24. First will be the beginning of sorrows (vs. 5-8) leading up to Daniel's 70th week (the 7 year tribulation period). Then there will be tribulation (vs. 9-14). Verse 15 depicts the middle of the tribulation period (3 1/2 years into it), when the Jews will recognize the Antichrist, and flee into the wilderness. Christ goes on to explain that the last 3 1/2 years will be such "great tribulation... as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time". Then states that at the end of the period of tribulation (v. 29), the sign of his coming will appear (v. 30) and the rapture will take place (v.31). Verses 32-35. Jesus explains that the people alive when these things begin to happen, will see them unfolding, and recognize that He will be returning soon. Verses 36-44, Here Jesus explains that no one knows exactly when that day will occur, except for the Father in heaven. People will generally will be doing all the normal things just as they did up to the time of the great Flood. We're warned to be ready at all times. Verses 45-51. He's telling us to behave as a Christian... in season and out, or He will leave us behind when He comes for His own. The tribulation period and Christ's return is told in more detail in Daniel, Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Revelation (along with others mentioned by Steve and CDBJ). |
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129 | Can A Christian disown Christ? | Matt 10:33 | There | 15934 | ||
I can see your point, Tim. It could be a possible explanation. But I still think that Christ, as mediator between us and God, is saying that if anyone denies (rejects) Him, He will reject them before God (in judgment). To me, rejecting Christ is more than simply being an unfaithful witness. But again, you've made a good point here. |
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130 | Can A Christian disown Christ? | Matt 10:33 | There | 15888 | ||
This is where I thought Tim might be going with his earlier question to me. Jesus speaks of the sower and the seed. Some believe but throw it away for various reasons. And the last group believe, understand, and produce fruit. So I do believe that some believe and fall away. I further believe that once a believer is born-again -- Spirit filled, having received the Holy Spirit of promise, we will not fall away. Ephesians 1:13-14 "In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the "earnest" of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. "Earnest" comes from the Greek word "arrhabon" meaning "pledge, i.e. part of the purchase-money or property given in advance as security for the rest: -- earnest". This same word is used in 2 Cor. 1:22 "who also has sealed us and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts". And again in 2Cor. 5:5 "Now he that has wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also has given us the earnest of the Spirit". Since God knows the final outcome before the fact, I don't believe He would give the earnest of the Holy Spirit knowing that someone would later fall away. So if one is born again of the Spirit, i.e. filled with the Spirit -- then I do not believe they would ever fall away. I sometimes think this is why some people refer to some Christians as having "head knowledge" rather than "heart knowledge" concerning following Christ. I'm not making a judgement, since I KNOW that I can't judge anyone's heart. I agree with you, obedience to the Lord and prayer can bring about miracles though, the greatest of which, in my opinion, is the salvation of a soul. |
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131 | Can A Christian disown Christ? | Matt 10:33 | There | 15883 | ||
Hi Tim, "Hostis" means 'which some, i.e. any that, which same, they'. Since it is used in two separate verses/sentences, I'm not sure it needs justification. The actual Greek words used for "whosoever" in verse 32 are "pas hostis", and in verse 33 the words are "hostis an". "Pas" means all, any, every, whole, whosoever. "An" means possibility or supposition. Do you understand those pronouns to imply that both verses speak about believers? 32) Believers who confess Christ, and then 33) believers who deny (reject) Christ? I guess since I don't think anyone who rejects Christ is a believer, I would still contend that verse 33 is talking about unbelievers. After reading this, please let me know if I understood your question correctly? I can see where your question could come from two different perspectives. |
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132 | Is inter-racial marriage wrong? | Bible general Archive 1 | There | 15858 | ||
I went to the article, but it doesn't give any more information than exactly what you stated. This brings up some interesting questions though. Unless I'm mistaken the Canaanites/Phoenicians had a Semitic language. I have "read" that the Semitic languages were given to the descendants of Shem at the tower of Babel. I'll have to see what else I can find on this subject. Thanks for the "motivation". :) | ||||||
133 | Is inter-racial marriage wrong? | Bible general Archive 1 | There | 15733 | ||
Thank you for sharing that information. Personally I've only met a few Ethiopians and they were black skinned. Since the writers of the bible dictionary exclude the Negroes as Ham's descendants, I wonder which of Noah's sons they think the other black people of Africa and Melanasia descended from? It would seem there are only three "biblical" choices. |
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134 | Is inter-racial marriage wrong? | Bible general Archive 1 | There | 15714 | ||
Another point too, is that using archealogy and history, one can realize that (Noah's sons) Shem is the father of the olive or brown skinned people, Japheth is the father of the white or light skinned people, and Ham is the father of the dark or black skinned people. And there are many colors in between because of inter-racial marriages in the past, and the many faceted gene pool. We're all cousins, a few times removed! |
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135 | Is inter-racial marriage wrong? | Bible general Archive 1 | There | 15713 | ||
There were at least two different "kinds" of birds on the ark. A raven and a dove. The encyclopedia says "according to structure, the class of birds is divided into groups called orders. These are divided into families, and familes into genera, each of which is made up of very closely similar species." And I'm not positive, but I think most cats "could" breed with one another (just like dogs) because they are the same "kind", although they tend to be a bit prejudiced and seem to like only those who travel in their own special circles. :) |
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136 | indwelling holy spirit | OT general | There | 15711 | ||
The previous answers are very good, but I want to add that one can "believe" and not be filled with the Holy Spirit. An example is Acts 8:25. Verse 12 states "they" believed and were baptized, but in verse 14 it says the apostles heard that "they" received the word of God, but had as yet not received the Holy Spirit (v.16). And in verse 17, the apostles, with prayer, laid hands on "them" and then "they" received the Holy Spirit. And again in Acts 19:2 Paul "said to them, 'Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?' And they said to him 'We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit'". And verse 6 states "And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophecied". So everyone who believes is not always filled with the Holy Spirit. But a BORN-AGAIN believer is one who is born-again of the Spirit. So they have received the Holy Spirit. |
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137 | the goat a sign for satan? | OT general | There | 15702 | ||
In occult circles, Lucifer is depicted as a man with the head of a goat, with a 5-pointed star between his horns. This symbol is also called the "Light Bearer" which is an obvious perversion of the "Light of the World". It has been around since at least 200 A.D. and probably a lot longer. This is also probably where the "guy in the red garb with horns", depicting Satan comes from too. It would seem possible that it was Satan's spin-off of the sacrificial goat and the scapegoat, both of which were literally fulfilled by the true Messiah, Jesus Christ. The 5-pointed star between the horns of the goat head is also an occultic symbol of pagan gods (Amos 5:26; Acts 7:43), which was later modified to a 6-pointed star and became known as the Star of David, even though biblically and historically, David never used such a symbol. |
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138 | Do those in heaven know what's happening | Heb 12:1 | There | 15693 | ||
I think that when we are in heaven within sight of the glory of God... watching the goings on down here will be the last thing we concern ourselves with. The Bible does state that just before God's wrath is poured out on the earth, that those who have victory over the beast (believers) (Rev. 15:2) have harps, and they are singing praises to God. "Do those in heaven know what's happening on earth?" In Rev. 6:10, the martyrs only seemed to know that God's wrath had not been completed yet. The "cloud of witnesses" mentioned in that verse are those who have come before us (reference to those previous verses) whose lives and faith provide a witness to us in God's power to save. |
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139 | Why only a worthy person's home? | Matt 10:11 | There | 15692 | ||
A worthy person was someone that was willing to accept the gospel of Christ. (WORTHY - "axios", deserving, comparable, suitable (as if drawing praise) No contrast. They were to bring God's peace to those who were willing to hear the gospel, not force it on those who were not. |
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140 | Can A Christian disown Christ? | Matt 10:33 | There | 15691 | ||
No, I don't believe a born again, Spirit filled Christian can deny (reject) Christ. To confess Christ means more than just mouthing the words. It means making a commitment (covenant) with Him... and acknowledging Him as our Savior and Lord. I don't believe that once we become a Son of God (led by His Spirit) that we could reject Christ. Jesus was speaking to the twelve apostles in those verses, beginning in verse 5 (see also Luke 12:1-12). In Matthew Jesus said he would either "confess" or "deny" people "before MY (His) Father", and in Luke he said "before the angels of God". It makes sense that Jesus would call God "MY" Father since He was Jesus' Father. Is your question "why did He not call God OUR Father" when speaking to the apostles? He is the mediator between God and man... whether men choose to "confess" or "deny" Him, God is still His Father and that point is clearly stated in those two verses. Remember, the TWELVE apostles were there... including one named Judas, who was later referred to by Jesus as a "diabolos" devil (John 6:70; 13:27). Wouldn't it have been wrong for Jesus to give Judas a false view of his position with God -- KNOWING what would occur later? So... I believe Matt. 10:32 applies to believers, whereas 10:33 applies to unbelievers. |
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