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141 | how u talk to some u hurt? | Prov 15:1 | Hank | 193195 | ||
liltezzy - Depending upon the circumstances, the better course may be simply to ignore it and go on. Otherwise, just tell the person of your hurt in a gentle and loving manner. "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" (Proverbs 15:1, ESV). --Hank | ||||||
142 | We can trust in the bible? | Bible general Archive 3 | Hank | 193173 | ||
Howierocker - Can we trust the Bible? A resounding yes, yes, yes. Absolutely. It's like asking, "Can we trust God?" because the Bible is the word of God. But don't take just my word for it. Do some research yourself. Here's a short article that you may like: http://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-corrupted.html ..... If you want to dig deeper, get a copy of Josh McDowell's "The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict." But nothing beats reading the Bible itself. Read it as much as you can, as often as you can, as open-mindedly as you can. It will lead you to a Person you can trust. No matter how much one trusts the Bible, it cannot save him. But it testifies of Him who can save, the Lord Jesus Christ. --Hank | ||||||
143 | what can we learrn from solomons life | Eccl 12:13 | Hank | 193172 | ||
Frank - By all means study the Book of Ecclestiastes! One purpose of this book -- I would venture to say the chief purpose -- is the establishment of the futility ("vanity of vanities" as it's called throughout the book) of espousing a philosophy and manner of life that is not God centered. Solomon, albeit wise, made the terrible blunder of proceeding to do things his way, and his way for much of his life was according to worldly wisdom, seeking selfishly to grasp personal happiness through riches, knowledge, pleasure, possessions, power -- but leaving God out of the picture. Things haven't changed much since then, by the way. ...... King Solomon tasted of the best of everything that the world could afford. But in time what the world calls success, what it describes as "it doesn't get any better than this," Solomon found to be empty, lacking, sheer futility, utter meaninglessness, nothing but vanity. So with one of the most sweeping and profound statements one can find in all literature, secular or sacred, he concludes his book: "The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man" (Ecclestiastes 12:13, ESV). .... In this single statement, if one should learn nothing more from Solomon than this, he has learned a more valuable lesson than ever could he learn should he read the works of all the secular philosophers the world over. --Hank | ||||||
144 | What is the Ending to Preterism view? | NT general Archive 1 | Hank | 193130 | ||
Hello, Cheri (skccab) - This post, in a conscious effort to differ from "too much reading and too much bouncing around" that you report experiencing in your research, will attempt to do three things in the briefest manner possible: (1) to give the basic thesis of the preterist view of eschatology, (2) to name its major advocates, and (3) to evaluate its teaching. ........ (1) The core premise of the preterist view is that the book is concerned with the events of the first century and those alone; thus, all the events described in the Revelation were fulfilled centuries ago, perhaps during the time of Nero or Domitian. (2) Preterism was developed by the Jesuits and is still held by many in the Roman Catholic Church and by a few Protestants. (3) Espousal of the preterist view reduces the book of Revelation to very little more than a book of antiquity without a message for our time or for any other time later than the first century A. D. -- nothing more than a curious relic. This view therefore throws the Book of Revelation out of harmony with the rest of Scripture, engenders serious interpretative enigmas, causes more problems than it solves, and raises many questions while answering virtually none. --Hank | ||||||
145 | The entire spiritual meaning of Agabov | 2 Tim 2:15 | Hank | 193078 | ||
bjenkin - Two comments: (1) Questions posed on Study Bible Forum are to be responded to on Study Bible Forum and not by private e-mail, if you please. (2) Your question is not clear. Assuming the word (Greek? Hebrew?) you submitted means locust, then it problably means locust. period. It is almost always wrong to presume that words in the Bible mean something esoteric beyond their plain and usual meaning. If a passage is written to be interpreted as symbolic or allegorical, the context will make it clear. Otherwise, it is bad business to spiritualize Scripture in an attempt to force Scripture to say what it does not say. When the Bible speaks of locusts it is speaking of locusts, not elephants or salvation or anything else. --Hank | ||||||
146 | did solomon go to heavin or hell | Eccl 12:10 | Hank | 193063 | ||
Dear Frank - From the final chapter of Ecclestiastes one can draw a fairly strong inference that Solomon's fellowship with God was restored, even though at certain times in his life this wisest of men strayed enormously. His closing argument in Ecclestiastes is "Fear God and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man" (Eccl. 12:13). These words are certainly indicative of a penitent man who came to his senses and came back to God. --Hank | ||||||
147 | Do Jews have to be saved? | Rev 20:15 | Hank | 193042 | ||
carolsue - The way you construct your question, the answer is no -- no one HAS to be saved, but they will surely spend eternity in hell if they are not saved. But, if we assume that you are asking whether Jews have the same need to be saved as everyone else, the answer is yes. And they are saved in exactly the same way as all sinners: "For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body -- whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free -- and have all been made to drink into one Spirit" (1 Corinthians 12:13); "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23); "nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven [except Christ] given among men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). All Scripture quotations from New King James Version. --Hank | ||||||
148 | List of I AM's in the Bible | Ex 3:14 | Hank | 193014 | ||
Dear Joe - It's good to have you on SBF. ...... In addition to the references Brad gave you, there are the seven I AM's of John's Gospel in the words of Jesus himself, who is truly God the Son, the second Person of the Deity. They are as follows: 1. "I am the bread of life" (6:35) ... 2. "I am the light of the world" (8:12) ... 3. "I am the gate" (10:7,9) ... 4. "I am the good shepherd" (10:11,14) ... 5. "I am the resurrection and the life" (11:25) ... 6. "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (14:6) ... 7. "I am the true vine" (15:1,5). .... It is hoped that this will be helpful to you as you compile your list and that our readers will pause and meditate on the significance of these seven I AM's of our blessed Lord. --Hank | ||||||
149 | There comes a time a man wants to die | Job 14:5 | Hank | 192984 | ||
Shoner - The closest thing I can think of is this passage in Ecclesiastes (1:1,2): "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die" (ESV). It may not answer your question exactly, but since I've directed your attention to the third chapter of Ecclestiastes, why not read all of this oft-quoted poetic passage of Scripture, Ecclestiastes 3:1-8? --Hank | ||||||
150 | What about the pastor? | 1 Sam 16:7 | Hank | 192960 | ||
This pastor you alluded to, is he a wimp? One wonders whether a pastor so timid that he fears reproving anyone who strays lest he offend is capable of shepherding his flock. I'd suggest he be invited to read Matthew 23:13-36 and follow Jesus' example. Obviously Jesus had no hang ups about offending the scribes and Pharisees when He pronounced the seven woes upon them for their wrong doing. It's fasionable in our time to soft-peddle everything and to water down what little truth one dares to speak. This ignominious practice has regrettably spilled over into the church and church leadership. It certainly sounds as though the pastor you allude to has caught the bug himself. --Hank | ||||||
151 | How much of Torah is to be followed? | Rom 7:4 | Hank | 192957 | ||
Hi, Tal - Now that you evidently have investigated what Wikipedia has to say on the issue, please read the 7th chapter of Romans to see what God has to say about the Law. --Hank | ||||||
152 | What's happening in the heart? | 1 Sam 16:7 | Hank | 192955 | ||
cuhigher - Welcome to SBF and thanks for your question. May I recommend that you pay no attention to the misinformed person who told you that it is all right for a Christian woman to dress in a sexually provocative manner? Ask him to cite book, chapter and verse in God's word that even remotely suggests such a preposterous thing. Read what Paul wrote to Timothy concerning women in the church with regard to their apparel and behavior (1 Timothy 2:8-15); and 1 Peter 3:1-3 teaches that wives maintain chaste and respectful behavior, and condemns ostentation while enjoining modesty and meekness. ..... I fail to see that the two verses you quoted in your question have anything to do with immodest feminine vesture. --Hank | ||||||
153 | Why worship only the Father | John 4:23 | Hank | 192881 | ||
Finder - You ask, "Why does this verse (John 4:23) say that we should worship only the Father?" ..... It doesn't. The word "only" does not appear in John 4:23. ..... In verse 26 of this chapter, Jesus in His discourse with the woman of Samaria said that He is indeed Messiah. And Jesus proclaims later in John's Gospel, "I and the Father are one" (John 10:30). This verse and many other verses of Scripture become far less daunting once one gains a fair understanding of the biblical doctrine of the triunity of God. A book that provides a good introduction to the doctrine of the trinity is "The Forgotten Trinity," by James White. --Hank | ||||||
154 | Sharing the Gospel or more we must do? | Matt 28:19 | Hank | 192879 | ||
Hello, Grace - Our Lord's commandment found in Matthew 28:19,20 is obeyed by doing what He said to do, viz., "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." ..... Grace, I've noticed that almost all your questions are dual submissions. You can solve this problem simply by clicking the submit button once and only once. I enjoyed reading your user profile. --Hank | ||||||
155 | 30,60,100 fold return money giving | Mark 4:8 | Hank | 192871 | ||
drumman, thanks for your question, and welcome. But I'm confused by your statement, "I am a teacher of the word on prosperity." Now, please, if you don't mind, tell us exactly what that sentence means. Thanks. --Hank | ||||||
156 | Soul sleep biblical? | Bible general Archive 3 | Hank | 192831 | ||
No, Grace, it does not. The concept of "soul sleep" is not a biblical doctrine. --Hank | ||||||
157 | Hebrew language? | Bible general Archive 3 | Hank | 192716 | ||
Mike - I browsed the web site; it looks interesting and legitimate. The information about the Hebrew language is probably accurate -- at least it appears to me that the people who put it together know their stuff. Learning any language well, even one's own native tongue, is difficult and calls for much study. In addition to majoring in English, I studied Latin and French in school and learned German in Germany under a tutor when I was in the military stationed in Stuttgart. I've never attempted to learn a language on my own without a teacher. I should think it would be enormously difficult to learn ancient Hebrew or any other language on the web. Such an undertaking would require a large amount of commitment and self-discipline. But if you have a knack for language, are sufficiently motivated, and are willing to shift your brain into over-drive and study hard, then go for it! If you have access to a university in your area that offers courses in biblical Hebrew or Greek, you might ought to check it out. One little caveat, if I may. A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing so the old maxim goes, and one is not going to become an expert in Hebrew or anything else without many long hours of toil and sweat. Translators who become skilled enough to translate the ancient Hebrew Scriptures into English devote years to study. Now and again we have someone come on this Forum who is a self-appointed language expert based on nothing more than his ownership of a Hebrew or Greek dictionary! Please don't make that blunder. I wish you well, Mike. --Hank | ||||||
158 | If I commit suicide, can I go to heaven? | Job | Hank | 192470 | ||
Larry, the suicide question is among the most frequently asked on Study Bible Forum. Please use "Search" and type in the key word, suicide. If "that person" in your question is you, Larry, I strongly urge you to seek immediate counsel through a pastor or Christian clinical psychologist. --Hank | ||||||
159 | how did peter die | NT general Archive 1 | Hank | 192453 | ||
The Bible does not tell us how or when the apostle Peter died, Nevah, neither does history. All we have to go on is a tradition which says that he was crucified upside down. About your second question having to do with Mary, the mother of Jesus, there is nothing in Scripture to indicate that she "went to heaven in spirit and body" -- by which I assume you are asking whether she ascended in like manner as her Son. --Hank | ||||||
160 | What is the unpardonable sin? | John 3:16 | Hank | 192283 | ||
Please see Post 8427. To access this post, go to Search and type in 8427. --Hank | ||||||
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