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1341 | Who was the audience for each gospel? | NT general Archive 1 | srbaegon | 40840 | ||
Hello Dennis Matthew: The Jewish flavor of the gospel—in particular the fact that the author takes for granted his audience’s comprehension of Jewish customs and places—argues strongly for a Palestinian/Syrian destination. This also, of course, argues that the audience is racially Jewish in make-up. http://www.bible.org/docs/soapbox/matotl.htm Mark: There is good evidence that Mark wrote to mostly Gentile Christians living in Rome. In all likelihood, he lived there too. Not only is the external testimony strong, but the internal evidence is also suggestive: (1) Mark explains Palestinian customs (cf. 7:3-4); (2) some of the retained Aramaic expressions are translated (in a gloss/midrashic fashion) into Greek (cf. 3:17; 5:41; 10:46); and (3) there are many Latinisms in Mark. Although some scholars do not think the Latinisms carry much weight, others see them as quite significant. Lane, for example, points out that “it is particularly significant that twice common Greek expressions in the Gospel are explained by Latin ones (Ch. 12:42, ‘two copper coins [lepta], which make a quadrans’; Ch. 15:16, ‘the palace, that is the praetorium’). The first of these examples is particularly instructive, for the quadrans was not in circulation in the east.” Hence, the evidence is quite strong for both a Roman destination and Gentile Christians as the recipients. http://www.bible.org/docs/soapbox/markotl.htm Luke: The gospel is addressed to one Theophilus. He is called “most excellent” (kravtiste), a term usually indicating some sort of government official, or at least high social rank. It is possible to view the name as symbolic (“lover of God,” or “loved by God”), as if the real addressee needed to be incognito for some reason. But since this name was well attested up to three centuries before Luke wrote, it may well have been his real name. If Theophilus was a Roman official, then he certainly was a Gentile, and the contents of this gospel, as well as the Acts, bear eloquent testimony of a Gentile readership. As we shall see in our discussion of the purpose of Acts, Theophilus was not only a Roman official (in all likelihood), but also was in Rome. http://www.bible.org/docs/soapbox/lukeotl.htm John: The recipients of this gospel are largely Gentile. This can be seen by the reference to “the Jews” (passim) as the enemies of Christ, as well as the many explanations, interpretations, and asides which would be unnecessary if the audience were Jewish (cf., e.g., 1:38, 41, 42; 5:2, etc.). Some recent scholars have argued that this gospel was written to Jews—but this is based on the incidental Jewishness of the work itself (Qumran dualism, primitiveness regarding Messianic expectations, etc.), not on the intentional statements of the author toward the audience. http://www.bible.org/docs/soapbox/jnotl.htm Steve |
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1342 | What's the importance of Old Testament? | Gal 3:24 | srbaegon | 40837 | ||
Hello JCLT2 Be relieved that I am a man of few words. :-) I give the accompanying verse as only one of the many which shows the tremendously important place the OT has in the believer's life. Every book points to the Lord Jesus in some aspect. The prophecies concerning who He is, what He did, and what He will yet do are worth the price of reading. Our entire concept of sin and atonement comes from the OT. Most of our understanding of worship comes from there. The testimony of those who lived faithful lives are to be an encouragement to us today (Heb 11-12). That's just a tiny piece of its worth. Steve |
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1343 | The harlot and Death and Hades.. | Revelation | srbaegon | 40830 | ||
Hello Elizabeth Rev 18:24 - The figurative language can be confusing. Basically, it's saying that the world system "Babylon" (and those involved with it) had the blood of the martyrs on its hands. Rev 20:19 - This is speaking of those who had died outside of Christ. Death is death as we know it, so they are resurrected to appear before the great white throne. Hell (Hades) is a place of torment now (see Luke 16:22-31) which will be emptied, so that those judged will be cast into the lake of fire. Steve |
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1344 | 1corinthians11:1-15 talks on the hair. f | 1 Corinthians | srbaegon | 40824 | ||
Hello hgfilled Try doing a Quick Search (upper right of frame) using "long hair" or "hair woman" or some other combination to get several responses. Steve |
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1345 | Where did Godly people of the Old Testim | Luke 16:22 | srbaegon | 40680 | ||
Hello and welcome Your answer is the best one I know. All the OT states is that they went to be with the fathers. Steve |
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1346 | What are the 5 missing books of OT? | Bible general Archive 1 | srbaegon | 40678 | ||
Hello mhallward 1 Esdras 2 Esdras Esther 1 Maccabees 2 Maccabees Tobit Judith Wisdom of Solomon Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) Baruch Susanna Azariah Prayer of Manasseh Bel and the dragon Song of the Three Children I think that covers it. Steve |
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1347 | Mary came early in the morning | John 20:1 | srbaegon | 40673 | ||
Hello Patricia Interesting question. Evidently, John wanted to capture the conversation between Mary and Jesus, so he focuses on her to the exclusion of the other women. For info try http://www.bible.org/search.asp and do a search on "Mary Magdalene". Steve |
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1348 | Gift of teaching! | Bible general Archive 1 | srbaegon | 40669 | ||
Hello Grace Not everyone has the gift of teaching. Consider the following: Romans 12:6-8 (ESV) Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; [7] if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; [8] the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. 1 Cor. 12:29 (ESV) Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? The answer to these questions is "No." Just do what God has enabled you to do. Steve |
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1349 | Why was Christ so worried at Gethsemani? | 2 Cor 5:21 | srbaegon | 40664 | ||
Hello jafig8645 I think you said it well. I would just add the following to fill out the thought. Isaiah 53:4-6 (ESV) Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. [5] But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed. [6] All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. How marvelous that He bore it all for me! Steve |
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1350 | Was Dinosaur elder than Adam by 3 days? | Ex 20:13 | srbaegon | 40653 | ||
Hello wang According to my Bible, dinosaurs and men were created on the same day (Genesis 1:24-31). Steve |
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1351 | When did the Apostles receice salvation | NT general Archive 1 | srbaegon | 40636 | ||
Hello New Creature There simply is no clear answer, but there are definite clues. Peter -- Matt 16:16 (ESV) Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Thomas -- John 20:28 (ESV) Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Andrew -- John 1:41 (ESV) He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which means Christ). We know they were believers at Pentecost because they were all baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit. Steve |
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1352 | "when thou art converted" | Luke 22:32 | srbaegon | 40500 | ||
Hello New Creature "Converted" is one of those words that is understood a little differently today. The NASB says it well "when you have turned back." In other words, when the fellowship broken by Peter's coming denial is dealt with, Peter will return and be able to help other believers. Steve |
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1353 | Their writings were called the Gospels, | NT general Archive 1 | srbaegon | 40514 | ||
Hello Althea Matthew - Jesus as king Mark - Jesus as servant Luke - Jesus as Son of Man John - Jesus as Son of God May I recommend going to http://www.bible.org/docs/nt/ntbooks.htm for a wealth of information? Steve |
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1354 | Salvation or how we live day to day? | Matthew | srbaegon | 40330 | ||
Hello Dave If I may jump in. I would not say there is a "'righteousness' of salvation and the 'righteousness' of sanctification". Rather that there is a difference between initial and ongoing sanctification. As has been noted we are declared righteous when we believe (Rom 4:3-5), and yet there is an active working of righteousness in us (Rom 6:13). The same is true of sanctification. You are sanctified when you believe (1 Pet 2:9-10), yet there is the active working of sanctification in us (Rom 6:19). Romans 6 and 1 Peter 1:13-2:12 are two good sections regarding sanctification. You (or Schaefer?) ask several good rhetorical questions. It's the practical, godly working of a holy life that does these things well. Steve |
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1355 | Calling a person a fool is it acceptable | Matt 5:22 | srbaegon | 40327 | ||
Hello sharonda This verse pretty much covers it. God identifies what fools do to show themselves (Psalm 14:1; Proverbs 14:1), but our speech should be of love. Steve |
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1356 | IS THIS THE PASSOVER? | Romans | srbaegon | 39977 | ||
Hello DEB It's more likely a discussion of pagan sacrifices that were being avoided. Remember Paul was writing to the church in Rome, so there would have been a mixture of Jews and Gentiles. The Passover would not have been an issue with them. The same problem arose in Corinth (see 1 Cor 8). Steve |
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1357 | Evidence that women's role has changed? | Matt 28:10 | srbaegon | 39972 | ||
Hello erika, I have read through the responses you have received thus far. Mine will differ. While Scripture is written within a cultural perspective, the truths stated reach beyond that culture. Since the question is from 1 Corinthians, let's look at it. 1) To whom is the book written? 1 Cor. 1:2 (ESV) To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ... There is a purposeful universality to the book by appealing to all who call on Christ. What he had was not just for the church in Corinth. 2) 1 Cor 11 speaks of women's roles. What is the intent there? 1 Cor. 11:3 (ESV) But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God. 1 Cor 11:3 (NASB) But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ. Was there any apostolic teaching to change this? If not, there must definitive roles for men and women. 3) Is there a past practice to consider? 1 Cor. 14:34 (ESV) The women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says. Paul appeals to the past practice of the Law, not the practice of the culture. 4) What is the authority of Paul's writing in 1 Cor 14? 1 Cor. 14:37-38 (ESV) If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord. [38] If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. It's the Lord's command. That should be enough. 5) General question: Why is it only women's roles are under this scrutiny? There is more Scripture on this subject than on baptism, but I don't hear anyone questioning that. Feel free to disagree. Most do. Steve |
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1358 | Thank You Denise Todd!!! | Lev 19:28 | srbaegon | 39960 | ||
Hello Baileybear The idea of tattoos comes up every now and then because they have become culturally acceptable. As I've told others, the overall direction of Scripture, including this verse, is to not do something just because the world does it. That's being pressed into their mold which we should not allow (Rom 12:1-2). Steve |
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1359 | Why was God reluctant to give 10 Cmdmts? | Matthew | srbaegon | 39958 | ||
Hello Dave I can't speak for Paul, but there are some who look at Exodus 19:8 as Israel saying they didn't want grace but law. "All the people answered together and said, 'All that the Lord has spoken we will do.' And Moses reported the words of the people to the Lord." I don't see it that way. It appears to be more of an acknowledgement of what they couldn't do and a seeming willingness to follow God. Of course, they found out quickly that they couldn't just do the works without faith. Steve |
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1360 | Tanks again | Bible general Archive 1 | srbaegon | 39957 | ||
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