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141 | Is to bill or murder the same | Ex 20:13 | biblicalman | 228426 | ||
Broadly speaking murder in the ten commandments was killing which was not in self-defence, was not in the furtherance of justice (capital penalty), and was not in war. A different Hebrew word was used for killing in battle. Of course it is not quite as simple as that, as you will appreciate. Unjustified wars are in themselves multiple murders. But that raises huge questions. |
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142 | other like 2sam 13:11,12 | 2 Samuel | biblicalman | 228408 | ||
forgive me for saying so but you appear to be obsessed with this question. I am not sure it is healthy. |
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143 | 2 sam 13:1 | 2 Sam 13:1 | biblicalman | 228405 | ||
It was in fact Amnon who lusted after his half-sister Tamar (2 Samuel 3.1-2). Absolom was her full brother and slew Amnon, which was why he then fled to his father-in-law. Taking your sister or half-sister sexually is forbidden in Levitcus 20.17. The penalty was seemingly death. Seth and Cain clearly married their sisters, as did all the sons of Adam (Genesis 4-5) Abraham married his half-sister (Genesis 20.12). But that was before it was forbidden. There are known cases today of people who cohabit with their sisters. It is not usually illegal in the Western world but is frowned on by the church, and forbidden by God |
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144 | Asking satan to leave a person alone | James 4:7 | biblicalman | 228404 | ||
One thing you may be sure of and that is that God will not allow Satan to tempt you beyond what you are able to stand (1 Corinthians 10.13). And it is in fact questionable whether you are being tempted by Satan himself, more probably you have been left to his minions (Ephesians 6.11-12). But this is still seen as being tempted 'by the wiles of the Devil' (6.11). Thus the command to resist him (James 4.7). We do this by submitting to God, being strong in the Lord, and putting on the armour of God (James 4.7; Ephesians 6.10 ff). But we do not resist him directly, we say 'the Lord rebuke you' (Jude 9). While he is powerful, we must not see Satan as being omnipresent (Job 1.7). And he is restrained (Matthew 12.29; Mark 3.27; Luke 10.18; 11.22; 2 Thessalonians 2.6; Revelation 9.11; 20.2). Nevertheless he is out to cause problems for God's people (1 Peter 5.8). He is probably to be associated with the Wild Beast of Revelation 17.8-14, who mimicked God by being the one who 'was and is not and will ascend from the bottomless pit and will go into perdition' (Revelation 17.8, 11; contrast 1.8, 17). He is to be allowed 'one hour' (a short time) in which to make his final attempt against God (as also in Revelation 20.3). Jesus is in contrast 'the One Who lives, Who died and Who rose again' and ascended into Heaven (1.17). The way to defeat Satan is to submit to God and thus be under His protection (James 4.7). Then we will be able to resist him from under the shelter of God's wings. We defeat him by being 'strong in the Lord and in the power of His might' and by 'putting on the whole armour of God' (Ephesians 6.10 ff), that is by using and appropriating the word of God. Martin Luther was so conscious of the Devil's activities that he threw an inkwell at him, but he was one of Gods champions. But Satan is subject to God's restraint. Nevertheless his minions wll not leave us alone. That is why we must be immersed in the word of God, and learn to cite Scriptures against him (Matthew 4.1-11). |
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145 | Sanctification Process? | 1 Cor 1:2 | biblicalman | 228400 | ||
Like salvation, sanctification is spoken of in a number of ways, as something that has taken place, as something that is taking place, and as something which will finally take place. In 1 Corinthians 1.2 the Corinthians, in spite of their spiritual weakness, are described as those who have been 'sanctified in Christ Jesus'. They have been made holy in God's eyes through the work of the cross, and are in a permanent state of being 'sanctified ones (saints). They are holy to God. Compare 1 Corinthians 6.11, where sancrtification precedes justification (although not timewise) as something that has taken place. Like justification this is a once for all blessing. But the more regular application of the term sanctification is to the process by which God's people are being made holy. Thus in Hebrews 10.14 'By a SINGLE OFFERING He has perfected for ever those who are being sanctified.' 'For this is the will of God, even our sanctification' (1 Thessalonians 4.3). The idea here is of those who are being made holy through the work of the Holy Spirit, and will therefore finally be made holy. 2 Corinthians 3.18 is a description of that process. We can compare Ephesians 5.26 where Christ's purpose is to 'sanctify' (make holy) His people, having first cleansed them through His word, with the purpose of presenting them to Himself holy and without blemish. So we are sancrtified once for all when we come to Christ, and that begins a process of sanctification by the Spirit which will result in our final perfection. |
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146 | Herod and Pilate Letters non-canonical? | Bible general Archive 4 | biblicalman | 228383 | ||
Hi The so-called letters of Herod and Pilate were unknown to the early church for over 500 years. The British Museum has a copy in Syriac dated 7th century AD. Their accuracy can be assessed by the fact that according to the letters Herod thought that his daughter's name was Herodias. Herodias was in fact the name of his wife. Best wishes |
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147 | Can you explain Proverbs 9:9 | Prov 9:9 | biblicalman | 228382 | ||
'Give to a wise man, and he will be still wiser, teach a righteous man and he will increase in learnihg.' 'Give' parallels 'teach' and therefore indicates giving instruction or giving wisdom. The point is that a truly wise man will pay heed to instruction.And that a righteous man will listen to teaching, and learn from it. The pigheaded man and the foolish and the unrighteous go their own way and do not listen to anyone unless it suits them. They do not want to know anything that disagrees with their views. |
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148 | Theology and ethics in Pauls letters | NT general | biblicalman | 228367 | ||
Why does Paul have of two main sections in many of his letters? Because to Paul the whole purpose of God in salvation was to restore man and make him holy. You shall be holy for I am holy. Thus Paul described that salvation, encouraged response to it and then gave guidance in the way of holiness. To him it was inconceivable that a man could be saved and yet not seek holiness. |
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149 | I would like an explination of Geneis 6. | Gen 6:1 | biblicalman | 228365 | ||
The 'sons of the elohim' (God/angelic beings) were fallen angels, evil spirits with whom women involved themselves in demonic marriage. They were 'the angels who kept not their first estate' (Jude 6). They cannot be 'the godly line of Seth'. Otherwise why were they all destroyed? Their progeny were powerful asnd evil beyond the norm and had to be destroyed. Thus the flood to wipe them out. |
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150 | What is sin that leads to death? | 1 John 5:16 | biblicalman | 228356 | ||
One sin which can lead to death is the partaking of the bread and wine at the Lord's Supper in an unworthy manner (1 Corinthians 11.27, 30). Another is to continually refuse to do something which God strongly impresses on the heart over a long period e.g. Mark 3.29. |
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151 | hell | 2 Pet 3:9 | biblicalman | 228355 | ||
you have only to read the teaching of Jesus which came before the church was founded to discover how foolish such claims are. see for example on Gehenna Matthew 10.28; Mark 9.42-48. on Hades Luke 16.23 | ||||||
152 | I BEEN SEEING A SPIRIT LIKE FACE | Heb 9:27 | biblicalman | 228350 | ||
The basic answer to your question is that no, people do not come back as spirits when they die. Supposed contact with the dead through mediums is a fake, in many cases brought about through the activity of evil spirite. Attempts to contact the dead through these means are condemned in Scripture (e.g. Isaiah 8.19; Leviticus 19.31; 20.6; Deuteronomy 18.10-11). The idea that the dead are watching over us is mere sentiment. If we are Christians it is angels who watch over us. The appearance of apparitions and ghosts probably has a physical explanation althougb we have not yet fully understood it. But you will notice that such things do not interfere with people physically. Poltergeists are probably evil spirits. We must not discount the activities of such. In 1 Samuel 28 we have the description of how Saul went to a medium to raise up Samuel. She set about raising her familiar spirit to pose as Samuel. But God chose to intervene. He physically sent Samuel to the woman's horror and surprise. But this was because God had a message of His own to give to Saul. It was not a norm. You will note he appeared as a physical human being not as a face or a ghost. Best wishes |
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153 | Is there a pre-incarnate Christ? | Genesis | biblicalman | 228333 | ||
If you read the accounts where the Angel of the Lord is mentioned you will discover that he is equated with God. He was thus not just an angel. He was 'God's other self'. See Gen 16.7 ff.21.17ff. 22.11 ff Sometimes he appears separate from God. At other times he speaks as God. But especially in Zechariah 1.12 the Angel actually speaks to God. Thus there is a peersonal distinction between them In the light of New Testament revelation that has caused the belief to grow up that He was the second person of the Triune Godhead. |
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154 | Why is Nebuchadnezzar spelled with an r? | 2 Kings | biblicalman | 228331 | ||
Nebuchadnezzar's name in his own language was Nabu-kudurri-usur. It transliterated into Hebrew as Nebu-chadr-ezzar. In the Hebrew text that form of the name occurs mainly in Jeremiah. But in Kings it is rendered as Nebuchadnezzar, with the r changing to an n. This was a quite normal change. Thus both forms are correct. In the Hebrew text both forms are found. |
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155 | who were the two spies in joshuea 2 | Joshua | biblicalman | 228322 | ||
see previous answer | ||||||
156 | name of the 2 spies that Joshua sent to | Joshua | biblicalman | 228320 | ||
The names of the two spies are not supplied. They were simply two men of Israel. | ||||||
157 | Obesity? | 1 Cor 6:19 | biblicalman | 228315 | ||
yes, avoidable obesity, that not caused by a medical condition, is living in sin. it is a symptom of greed. it is not 'keeping under our whole body'. and tattoos are the same. and so are extravagant clothes. the verse covers everything we do that is dishonouring to the Lord. |
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158 | what is baptism for the dead? | 1 Cor 15:29 | biblicalman | 228305 | ||
As is also true today, many in the early church had strange and superstitious ideas about baptism. Some believed that baptism washed them from their sins and they therefore delayed baptism until near death so that they could have most of their sins washed away before they died. Of course if they died suddenly they could be caught unawares. So their Christian relatives or friends would arrange for them to be baptised after their deaths. This was presumably true of some in the Corinthian church. Paul's point is that if they do this with the approval of the church it must be because they believe in the coming resurrection. But he is not recommmending the practise. |
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159 | Did Jesus every deny his divinity | Gen 1:1 | biblicalman | 228278 | ||
hi No Jesus did not deny His divinity at any stage. He made quite clear His equality with the Father and the Spirit. Taking the verse you quoted it was the Son Who made all things (John 1.3). Best wishes. |
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160 | Don't understand Revelation and 1 Cor 15 | 1 Cor 15:28 | biblicalman | 228254 | ||
Hi, In the first example Revelation is speaking of the reign of the Father and the Son for ever and ever, thinking of the eternal future. In 1 Corinthians Paul is thinking of events in time, when Christ as the Saviour has to fulfil His ministry of conquering all that is contrary to God as the God-man. When He has done that His mission is accomplished and He then hands His completed work over to the Godhead so that they (including the Son) might reign for ever and ever. In the second case the second death in Revelation is eternal spiritual death. The death spoken of in 1 Corinthians is physical death. People will no more die. In the third case the word translated healing could be translated wellbeing, keeping well. The thought is not that people need to be healed, but that they will be kept well. It is picture language of eternal wellbeing and bliss in contrast with the first trees which did not fulfil their purpose because man failed, |
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