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1341 | Why can't we have a book 67 in the bible | 2 Tim 3:16 | BradK | 154084 | ||
Hi treadwell, Hopefully, this will help. From Netbible.org, J. Hampton Keathley, writes in, "The Bible: The Holy Canon of Scripture" "The Logical Necessity for a Canon of Scripture and Its Preservation That God would provide and preserve a Canon of Scripture without addition or deletion is not only necessary, but it is logically credible. If we believe that God exists as an almighty God, then revelation and inspiration are clearly possible. If we believe in such a God, it is also probable that He would, out of love and for His own purposes and designs, reveal Himself to men. Because of man’s obvious condition in sin and his obvious inability to meet his spiritual needs (regardless of all his learning and technological advances), special revelation revealed in a God-breathed book is not only possible, logical, and probable, but a necessity. The evidence shows that the Bible is unique and that God is its author. The evidence declares that “all Scripture is God breathed and profitable …” (2 Tim. 3:16) and that “no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God” (2 Pet. 1:20-21). In view of this, the logical question is: “Would it not be unreasonable for God to fail to providentially care for these inspired documents to preserve them from destruction and so guide in their collection and arrangement that they would all be present with none missing and none added that were not inspired?” Important Considerations There are a number of important considerations that must be kept in mind when considering the issue of canonicity or how the books of the Bible came to be recognized and held to be a part of the Bible. Ryrie summarizes these issues as follows: 1. Self-authentication. It is essential to remember that the Bible is self-authenticating since its books were breathed out by God (2 Tim. 3:16). In other words, the books were canonical the moment they were written. It was not necessary to wait until various councils could examine the books to determine if they were acceptable or not. Their canonicity was inherent within them, since they came from God. People and councils only recognized and acknowledged what is true because of the intrinsic inspiration of the books as they were written. No Bible book became canonical by action of some church council. 2. Decisions of men. Nevertheless, men and councils did have to consider which books should be recognized as part of the canon, for there were some candidates that were not inspired. Some decisions and choices had to be made, and God guided groups of people to make correct choices (not without guidelines) and to collect the various writings into the canons of the Old and New Testaments. 3. Debates over canonicity. In the process of deciding and collecting, it would not be unexpected that some disputes would arise about some of the books. And such was the case. However, these debates in no way weaken the authenticity of the truly canonical books, nor do they give status to those which were not inspired by God. 4. Completion of canon. Since A.D. 397 the Christian church has considered the canon of the Bible to be complete; if it is complete, then it must be closed. Therefore, we cannot expect any more books to be discovered or written that would open the canon again and add to its sixty-six books. Even if a letter of Paul were discovered, it would not be canonical. After all, Paul must have written many letters during his lifetime in addition to the ones that are in the New Testament; yet the church did not include them in the canon. Not everything an apostle wrote was inspired, for it was not the writer who was inspired but his writings, and not necessarily all of them. The more recent books of the cults which are placed alongside the Bible are not inspired and have no claim to be part of the canon of Scripture. Certainly so-called prophetic utterances or visions that some claim to be from God today cannot be inspired and considered as part of God’s revelation or as having any kind of authority like that of the canonical books." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1342 | Dead Sea Scrolls? | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 154067 | ||
Hi Seedling, I'm no expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls, however I do have a resource titled, "The Dead Sea Scrolls and Modern translations of the OT" on my Libronix that may be of help. I'd be happy to e-mail you sections of in, if it would help. Here is a segment that may touch on your question: "THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS AND MODERN TRANSLATIONS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT Bible translators are faced not only with the issue of obtaining manuscript evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls (and elsewhere) but also with how this evidence can actually be used in making new translations and/or revising old ones. The traditional assumption of most translators was that in general the best available avenue back to the “original text” of the Old Testament was through the Masoretic Text (MT). Nevertheless, translators have generally accepted the view that to a greater or lesser degree there are still problems in the Masoretic Text as preserved in the great medieval codices such as Codex Leningradensis, used as the basis of Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia and the Aleppo Codex, the basis of the “Hebrew University Bible Project.” In some cases difficult Hebrew constructions that puzzle modern translators were problematic for ancient translators as well. In such situations Ellington (1989:22–25) proposed a “consensus system” for making textual decisions by following the majority vote of five major modern translations: Revised Standard Version (RSV), New American Bible (NAB), Today’s English Version (TEV), New International Version (NIV), and the New Jewish Version (NJV). Osborn (1981) proposed a similar consensus approach. But this method, despite Ellington’s belief that it is an objective system, fails to take into account the fact that our understanding of the textual history of the Old Testament is being completely revised in light of the Dead Sea Scroll discoveries." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1343 | What exactly does this scripture mean? | Matt 8:22 | BradK | 153929 | ||
Hi Shawninfaith, If you haven't already, I recommend reading the entire context of the passage. The Amplified Version brings out the basic sense of the meaning: "But Jesus said to him, Follow Me, and leave the dead [in sin] to bury their own dead." The Tyndale Concise Bible Commentary says: In Matthew 8:22 Jesus was saying, “let the spiritually dead bury the physically dead.” There was no greater priority than following the Author of life. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1344 | Adam in sin,JC on Cross which hurt Fath | Gen 6:6 | BradK | 153311 | ||
Hi misha sri, Scripture does not tell us directly. We know that it was Gods' permissive will to allow the entrance of sin, and His eternal purpose to sacrifice His Son. God was "grieved in His heart" in Gen. 6:6 , the language used being an anthropomorphism. Jesus' "...soul was deeply greived, to the point of death" according to Matt. 26:38. There is no direct reference to God, the Father being sad about either Adam or Jesus. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1345 | Dr. Rebecca Brown? | 2 Pet 1:3 | BradK | 153307 | ||
Hi journeyme, I went directly to Dr. Browns' web site at www.harvestwarriors.com and pulled up several quite revealing statements. Under the brief intro on their Home Page was this: "Led by Rev. Daniel Yoder and his wife Rebecca (Brown) Yoder, M.D. This dynamic couple minister together as a team to boldly teach biblical truths with an authority based on their own extensive and unique experiences. The goal of Harvest Warriors is to raise up an army for God in these last days, empowered and trained to do the spiritual warfare necessary to reap a bountiful harvest of souls for Christ." So, their "authority" is based upon "their own extensive and unique experiences." Wow! That's not exactly a ringing endorsement in my mind, and it certainly does an end-around with the authority of SCRIPTURE! Under: About Us, Dr. Rebecca (Yoder) Browns' qualifications are stated as: "Rebecca has ministered to thousands of people through her books, seminars and individual counseling. Her vast experience through personal encounters gives exceptional credibility to her teaching. She has a deep understanding of the tactics and weapons of Satan’s kingdom which only a few possess. She is uniquely gifted by God to teach." So you say! I can claim to be uniquely gifted by God too, but that doesn't necessarily make it so. While their own personal experiences may have given them "credibility" in the worlds' eyes, that's a long-shot from true, Biblically-based credibility and understanding! There's nothing about their training and studying of the Word of God that I could find. Again, while they may be both "internationally recognized" (I've never heard of them), that in and of itself does not lend credence to their ministry! They may have a passion for others and be committed to serving the Lord, etc, but I see a very experience-based, emotionally-focused, ministry that may or may not be led of God. Remember, 1 Thess 5:21 instructs us to "test all things..." and 1 John 4:1 says not to "believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God." Decide for yourself, but I think personally, your time would be better spent in studying what the Word has to say about this topic- if you're interested. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1346 | How to recieve the Holy Spirit? | Eph 1:13 | BradK | 153301 | ||
Hi 850Davis, Welcome to the Forum. I was saved in a Baptist Church, so our backgrounds are similar in that sense. I believe the WOF movement places undue emphasis on the "spiritual gifts"-especially tongues! That tongues is considered "evidence of the Holy Spirit" is a stretch. It may be ONE of the evidences but certainly not the only- and at that a lesser of others. Eph. 1:13 tells us that "...having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise..." The believer receives the Holy Spirit upon salvation- 1 Cor. 12:13 makes this abundantly clear. It is both interesting and telling that Paul ends his treatise on love in 1 Cor. 13:13 with, "And now abide faith, hope, love, these three, but the greater of these is love." Ask yourself, 'what is the overall emphasis of chapter 13?' Then, he commands us to ,"Pursue love and desire spiritual..." in 14:1. He doesn't say pursue tongues, but love. I think love is most certainly an "evidence" of the Holy Spirit in us. Christ commanded His disciples that if they loved Him they would also love one another (John 15:12) Scripturally, tongues is not emphasized to the extent that it is in the WOF movement today. I always like to ask- a bit facetiously- "do you have the gift of love?" I hope this helps, BrtadK |
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1347 | In the creation of world who was withGod | John 1:1 | BradK | 153291 | ||
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1348 | CAN SOMEONE GET POSSESSION? | Heb 9:27 | BradK | 153229 | ||
momma2, Your grammar makes the understanding of your question a little difficult:-)You might want to use a spell-check if possible. Here's the examples scripture gives of demon possession. It does not say that a "dead persons' spirit" possessed them, but a demon: 1. Man of Capernaum, healed by Christ in the synagogue on the Sabbath Mark 1:24; Luke 4:35 2. Maniac of Gadara, possessed by and healed of a legion of demons Matt. 8:28–32; Mark 5:2–13; Luke 8:33 3. A mute man healed by Christ, causing the multitudes to rejoice Matt. 9:32–33 4. A girl from Tyre and Sidon, healed at request of her heartbroken mother Matt. 15:28; Mark 7:29 5. A boy at the base of Mount Hermon, healed at the request of his heartbroken father Matt. 17:18; Mark 9:25; Luke 9:42 6. A blind and deaf man whom Christ was accused of healing by the power of Beelzebub Matt. 12:22; Luke 11:14 7. Woman with an 18-year infirmity, healed by Christ in a synagogue on the Sabbath Luke 13:10–13 8. Mary Magdalene, healed by Christ of seven demons Mark 16:9; Luke 8:2 9. Judas Iscariot, possessed by Satan himself Luke 22:3; John 6:70; 13:27 10. A slave girl with powers of divination, healed by Paul at Philippi Acts 16:16–18 11. Sceva’s sons, renegade Jews at Ephesus Acts 19:15 12. The Antichrist, world dictator during the Great Tribulation Rev. 16:13 13. False prophet, evil helper of the Antichrist Rev. 16:13 [Willmington's book of Bible lists] We need to distinguish between a believer and a non-believer. For the believer, Heb. 9:27. There are obviously instances- as given above- where people were indeed possessed. I believe that it can and does happen today- albeit rare. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1349 | StudyBibleForum.com program | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 153081 | ||
Hi Serynn, You can just post a reply to my answer instead of asking a new question:-) I'm not sure the NASB Electronic Bible library is exactly what you're looking for. It does have the capability to add personal notes, but its' format is not that of the SBF. You might want to e-mail Lockman for specifics. The cost for the NASB program is around 49.00. I have it on my computer at work and it's still a very helpful, albeit basic Bible Library! I hope this helps, BradK |
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1350 | Can I buy NASB studybibleforum program? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 153072 | ||
Hi Serynn, You may be referring to the NASB Electronic Bible Library? I have it, and it's a very good basic Bible Study tool. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1351 | Was Jesus Married?\ | John 8:58 | BradK | 153049 | ||
Hi bigspazzz, I'll quote from Dr. Jim Garlow in his book "Cracking Da Vinci's Code", "There is no credible historical record that Jesus was married. None. We will not even enter the debate as to whether Jesus was married or not. This is simply, from a biblical and historical perspective, a non-issue..." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1352 | what does and God Himself mean | Rev 21:3 | BradK | 152931 | ||
Hi Sam Welcome to the Forum! The Commentary Critical offers this: "dwell with them—literally, “tabernacle with them”; the same Greek word as is used of the divine Son “tabernacling among us.” Then He was in the weakness of the flesh: but at the new creation of heaven and earth He shall tabernacle among us in the glory of His manifested Godhead (Rev 22:4)." A.T. Robertson has this insight: "And He shall dwell with them...used of the Incarnate Christ on earth by John (1:14), now a blessed reality of the Father. The metaphor stands for the Shekinah Glory of God in the old tabernacle (7:15; 13:6; 15:5), the true tabernacle of which it was a picture (Heb. 8:2; 9:11). God is now Immanuel in fact, as was true of Christ (Matt. 1:23)." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1353 | verse about Marijuana in the Bible | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 152356 | ||
Hi redhotmoon, The closest reference may be Gen. 1:11-12. Even at that, I wouldn't spend too much time looking, because you won't find it! There is simply no such scripture and the Bible in no ways talks about or endorses illicit drug use! Take it from a former "pot head", Jesus is the Prince of Peace! The only way you can find any such verse is to twist and bend the meaning of scripture to support it- and you'd have to work to do that! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1354 | ... | Rom 3:8 | BradK | 152221 | ||
Hi John, You're about 6 months late:-) Were you posing a question or simply making a statement? There are no direct Biblical mandates requiring us to vote. The closest scripture that would relate- in my mind - is Rom. 13:1-4: "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil." With that said, the discussion of politics itself is outside the purpose of this Forum. I would agree that as believers, we should "vote our conscience" as led by the Holy Spirit. If that means not voting, that is a personal choice. However, I believe there are (and were) some good 3rd Party candidates whos' platforms seemed to be in agreement with my beliefs. Did you have some specific scriptures in mind that would support your statement? Let us know:-) BradK |
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1355 | Should we be thankful for Judas Iscariot | Eph 5:20 | BradK | 151844 | ||
Hi ernijan, Eph. 5:20 tells us to "always give thanks for all things", so in that sense we can be thankful for Judas. We can also be thankful to NOT have an unrepentant heart. I'm not sure in what sense you mean "...he had a chance to escape this act" as he hung himself (Matt. 27:5). Could you clarify? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1356 | After God granted his request is there | Gen 1:1 | BradK | 151403 | ||
Hi KDC, Scripture doesn't say. The prayer of Jabez is one of the briefest Bible biographies. All we know about Jabez is contained in the 2 verses of the prayer. It would be pure speculation on any name change. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1357 | Just an innocent question | 1 Cor 14:22 | BradK | 151351 | ||
Hi eowyn, You're asking a sincere question with a right motive. I would encourage you to re-read the post from kalos by Daniel Wallace. There are some sound words of wisdom given. I think you might have overlooked his point:-) I don't know what the "feeling" that comes over someone "when the spirit moves and we speak in tongues" as I've never had that experience. Now, let me qualify what I just said. Simply because one has not had a certain experience doesn't mean that they can't discern from the Word. Further, we must ALWAYS judge an experience from the Word of God- not vice-versa! Experience is not to be our guide. Scripture never speaks of "feelings" in regard to our faith. Faith always has an object and that object is not feelings. I hope this provides some clarification. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1358 | names of Jesus | Gen 22:14 | BradK | 151327 | ||
Hi 1950, Jesus is the great physician as inferred in Matt. 9:12, Mark 2:17 and Lk. 5:31. He is not specifically called "provider" or "healer" in the NT. He is called, God, Lord, I AM, Messiah, Emmanuel, Son of Man, and Christ as a few examples- all names of or references to God! As Christ is God in the flesh, He would certainly possess the office of both provider and healer. in the OT, we have the compound name of God: 1. Jehovah-Jireh as Jehovah will see, or provide as in Gen.22:14. 2. Jehovah-Ropheka is Jehovah that healeth thee is found in Exodus 15:26. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1359 | Who are the lost sheep of israel? | John 4:22 | BradK | 151310 | ||
Hi poetlois, Note the warning in Matt. 10:5. The "lost sheep of the house of Israel" were the Jews. Briefly, Jesus ministry was confined to the Jews- the Nation of Israel. Note John 4:22, "...salvation is of the Jews." Jesus is obviously dealing with a Gentile proselyte. Yet, salvation was exclusively to the Jew- unless one became a proselyte. Conversely, the good news for all of us is given in Eph.2:11-13: "Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1360 | the bleeding lady with faith | Matt 9:20 | BradK | 151303 | ||
Hi naenae, You'll find the reference in Matt. 9:20-22. I hope this helps, BradK |
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