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141 | A thought about the Flood | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 141175 | ||
Hi Greentwiga, I've been perusing some material recently that has some information on these issues. Considering a water canopy above the atmosphere as described in Genesis, the amount of cosmic radiation absorbed by creatures before the flood would be greatly reduced. When measured and evaluated by today's rates of absorption, it would falsly indicate extreme age. According to many published and accepted experiments, the speed of light is slowing down. A faster lightspeed in antiquity indicates a smaller, newer, universe. The fact is, all of these things you have named as methods of dating assume that all things continue as they were since creation. The fact is, we really don't know what conditions were like before the flood. One guess is that the atmospheric pressure may have been double. That is aproximately what is required for pterdactyls to fly. Just this one change would alter the way all life lives and grows. Since oxygen is a primary catalyst in this world, virtually all reactions would happen faster, plants would grow faster, and we really don't know what all the differences are. The truth of the matter is that accepting or rejecting Christ is a spiritual matter. If I wish to reject Jesus, I will come up with any number of excuses. Chuck Missler gives an excellent presentation regarding the speed of light and the age of the universe, in collaboration with some of the primary research scientists in the field. His website is www.khouse.org. The bones are there. Man says he knows how old they are, but the Bible says differently. I believe the Bible. Love in Christ, Mark |
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142 | A thought about the Flood | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 141185 | ||
Hi Greentwiga, Once upon a time I thought God must have created the earth with apparent age. Someone pointed out to me that God is not a deceiver, and so I began to look for something different. I believe the Bible will always agree with accurate science. I understand that the current cutting edge of the science of origins is "intelligent design", as scientist are beginning to recognize that this couldn't have just "happened". I hope that opens their eyes. The answers are out there! Love in Christ, Mark |
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143 | A thought about the Flood | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 141215 | ||
Hi Ed, Something for your perusal: http://www.creationevidence.org/cemframes.html Love in Christ, Mark |
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144 | Please explain | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 141488 | ||
Hab 1:13 Your eyes are too pure to approve evil, And You can not look on wickedness with favor. Why do You look with favor On those who deal treacherously? Why are You silent when the wicked swallow up Those more righteous than they? (NASB) This is, I think, a better translation than KJ, which reads: Hab 1:13 Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? From this has been built the teaching that "God cannot look at evil." . . . for what its worth. . . Love in Christ, Mark |
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145 | Why is NAS better than KJV | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 141655 | ||
Hi all! www.e-sword.net has a free downloadable Bible software, with many translations to go with it, as well as numerous other resources. One the translations is the Jay P. Green Literal Version, which is comparable to Youngs, except Green uses a more familiar word order. Love in Christ, Mark |
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146 | The Bible written in code ? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 144925 | ||
Hi Searcher, Do you think that the study of typology is a valid method of Biblical interpretation? Love in Christ, Mark |
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147 | Hank - Doctrine from God or Man ? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 147541 | ||
Hi Merv, I've been following this thread with much interest. I haven't joined in because you are discussing this with very capable partners, who represent my views most ably (sp?). But Merv, I have a question for you. After we have come to the Blood of the Lamb, after our atonement, when (and I say "when" because we all do) we fail to keep the requirements of the law, does this disqualify us from our salvation? If it does, then our salvation is based on works, and we are "fallen from grace". If it does not, then, how can a Holy God allow that? Or, do you make the claim that you no longer commit any sin? Ok, so more than one question! :-) Love in Christ, Mark |
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148 | Hank - Doctrine from God or Man ? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 147561 | ||
Hi Merv, I just want to clarify where you stand. So you beleive that salvation (by which I mean being born again to a new nature by the incorruptible seed of God which lives and remains forever), that salvation can be gained and lost, and gained and lost? Love in Christ, Mark |
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149 | Hank - Doctrine from God or Man ? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 147563 | ||
Hi Merv, Since this thread is restricted, you can email me at markdseyler at yahoo.com -Mark |
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150 | The Bible written in code ? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 152122 | ||
Hi Searcher, The point I wanted to make was that it is one thing to say that you believe something about someone, but it is certainly another to demonstrate the evidence. If you disparage a Bible teacher, perhaps you might give examples of where they are wrong? Typology, in all but very few instances, is reading something into the text that is not there. There are only a couple of places that the Bible states something is given as a type. So let me ask you: Where does the Bible say that Isaac is a type of Christ, Abraham a type of the Father, Eliezar the servant a type of the Holy Spirit, and Rebecca a type of the church? No where! The Father, after offering His Son as a sacrifice, sends His Servant to obtain a Gentile bride for His Son, giving her gifts. In upper case, its the story of Jesus and the church. In lower case, its the story Isaac and Rebecca. Does that force the Bible to say something that God did not intend? The Genealogy from Adam to Noah, translated to English: Adam - Man, Seth - Appointed, Enos - Mortal, Kenan - Sorrow or mourning, Maheleleel - The Blessed God, Jared - comes down, Enoch - teaching, Methuselah - His death will bring, Lamech - despair, Noah - rest. Man appointed mortal sorrow. The Blessed God comes down teaching. His death will bring the despairing rest. The Christian gospel, concealed in a genealogy in the Torah. Plain text? No. Does this change the Bible's message? No. Inserted by Chuck Missler? No. Bible Code? You decide. Did Jesus, David, or the Apostles tell us that Psalm 22 prophesied the death of the Messiah? No. Eisegesis? No. Forcing the text into something God did not intend? No. The Holy Spirit tells us that as we read the Psalm. God did not spell out how many years Israel would be exiled from the land following their captivity. But putting it all together from Leviticus, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah, they were due back under their own rule, in their own land, in 1948. Do the math - it works! God is so much bigger than any of us can possibly imagine. Why is there such strong resistance to the notion that He left His fingerprints all over His Word? Typology, the meanings of names, of places, letter sequence codes, the heptatic structure of the Bible, none of these things change the meaning of His Word, or alter His commands to us, one iota! But they display the infinate creativity of the Author, as we continue to stand ever amazed by Him. And so it shall be forever! There is so much in the Bible that could bring us everything from these small insights into the mind of God, and how He communicates, and authenticates His word, to the bigger issues of faith and deliverance, that could lead us in lives of hope and joy (and here, due to this being the last of the last days, I am really thinking of the teachings of rapture), but for so many that will not enter in, nor do they let others enter in. We need to be careful to only teach what the Bible teaches. We also need to be careful that we do not claim that the Bible does not teach that which it does. We have to judge these things by the rest of what the Bible says. If there is not complete agreement, than we are not looking at it right. but if there is complete agreement, then what is the issue if a particular matter is plainly written, or hidden? (Pro 25:2 The glory of God is to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.) Sorry for the "soapboxing" - but some of us become so quick to say "the Bible doesn't say that" - Well, in fact there are certain things that the Bible does not come straight out with. But it says them nonetheless. Love in Christ, Mark |
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151 | The Bible written in code ? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 152124 | ||
You wrote "'An important question to ask ourselves is, "Why are we so fascinated by codes and mysterious messages in a book as clear as the Bible?" To be perfectly honest, Kalos, I am completely fascinated by everything that God says and does. I do not have such a line that I will say "I will study just so far, but no farther!" I want to know everything that God chose to put in His letter to us. Remember, merely reading, or even studying the Bible, will not necessarily result in Christian faith. Faith comes from God, and if you don't get it from Him, you don't get it. People mis-use scripture day in and day out. What was that I hear? Was that a baby going down the drain? Love in Christ, Mark |
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152 | The Bible written in code ? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 152170 | ||
2Pe 3:14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. 2Pe 3:15 And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; 2Pe 3:16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. Do you not know of these people, who read, even study, God's Word, yet without faith, and without repentance? Faith is a gift from God. I cannot force this gift by reading the Bible. God uses His Word, and the preaching of His Word, as a conduit to give faith. But that conduit is not subject to man, but it is subject to God. Love in Christ, Mark |
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153 | The Bible written in code ? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 152172 | ||
Hi Hank, Certainly, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. I learned of Christ through His Word, as did we all, either by hearing it preached, or seeing a movie, or testimony of a friend, however it came, it was His Word that came. Tit 1:3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour; It is by the preaching of the Apostles, recorded in the New Testament, that God has chosen to proclain His Christ. 1 Cor 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. Not all people receive His Word in the same way. For us it is useful for all that things you quoted. It teaches us and changes us and will be used by our Lord to bring us home to glory. But for those who are perishing it is foolishness. How many people sit in the same pews as we do, day after day, week after week, untouched, unchanged. Men like Charles Templeton, who preached the gospel unto salvation for many, was yet not the recipient of saving faith himself. I could not agree more strongly than I do that the Word of God is ignored in faver of feelings, or opinions, or "special revelation". Those who do that imperil their eternal soul, and risk being caught in a web of pride that may send them to hell. I dislike the name of this thread, because the Bible was not written in code, it was written plainly, yet profoundly. Without the Holy Spirit it is meaningless to save, but with His Spirit it is the power of God to salvation. 1 Cor 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. How does faith come? I don't know, at least in the same sense as asking "how does electricity come through the wire?" It comes through His Word, through preaching, through the glory of the heavens, all I can say is, "Thank You, LORD, that You gave faith to me!" Love in Christ, Mark |
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154 | The Bible written in code ? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 152173 | ||
in your post 152128, you wrote: """You write: "merely reading, or even studying the Bible, will not necessarily result in Christian faith." But God says: So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17 (KJV)""" You quoted my statement that "merely reading, or even studying, will not necessarily result in Christian faith". To that you replied "But God says..." and followed with a quote from scripture. The use of the word "but" in this location and in this manner signifies the overturning of the previous statement, which was, "merely reading, or even studying the Bible will not necessarily result in Christian faith." A simple example would be "you say the sky is blue, but I say. . ." We all know that I am about to say the sky is something other than blue. When you inverse the original statement, you arrive at "merely reading, or even studying will necessarily result in Christian faith." Perhaps it was not your intent to make such a statement that reading the Bible would always result in a believer. But to be fair to Meusing, that is the meaning of the statement you made. Love in Christ, mark |
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155 | The Bible written in code ? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 152174 | ||
Hi Meusing, Please see my post #152173. I encourage you to continue with us in patience and love, knowing that the Lord is not building His house, which we are, in vain! Love in Christ, Mark |
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156 | The Bible written in code ? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 152191 | ||
Hi Hank, the statement I refer to was the point Kalos was making by his post. you say this, but God says that. Kalos, were you trying to say that I was correct or incorrect in my assesement? It seemed both to me and to meusing that your post was refutation of my point. Was it? If I was wrong to interpret your words as such, I apologize. Otherwise, perhaps meusing is owed an apology. Or we can just let this all go under the bridge. Love in Christ, Mark |
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157 | The Bible written in code ? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 152194 | ||
Hank, the Lord loves you and I love you too. God Bless! Mark |
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158 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 154439 | ||
Surely you jest. Might you be one who might knock on one's door? And if you did, what would you say? My instincts tell me you've been here before under a different name, and your words make me wonder - Do you believe that Jesus is God? Not a god, but the God Almighty, the creator of Everything and Everyone? That Jesus Christ is God come in human flesh, not a created being? That Jesus and Jehovah are the same God, the one true God Who is over everything? Love in Christ, Mark |
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159 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 154492 | ||
Javelin, I would disagree with your statement that using the Bible to prove God's existance is circular reasoning. The Bible in fact does prove God's existance, and His nature. Consider: Isa 41:21 Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob. Isa 41:22 Let them bring them forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come. Isa 41:23 Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together. Isa 44:7 And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them. Isa 44:8 Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any. Isa 46:9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, Isa 46:10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: The only One that can declare from the beginning the things that shall be in the future is the One Who is outside of this continuum, and the One Who can see from the beginning to the end of time. He challanges other who would claim to be gods, or who claim to "know" to do the same. None can. God wants us to know Him, and proves Himself to us, conclusively. Any study of the prophetic passages of Scripture will quickly reveal that God is Who He says He is, because only God can do this. He who seeks, finds. Joh 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. Joh 6:36 But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not. Joh 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. Any who come to Jesus will not be cast out, He receives us all. If you truly want to know God, He will reveal Himself to you. If you want to make excuses about why you don't want to lay down your life, and quit sinning, you will live your life with the "certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries." love in Christ, Mark |
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160 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 154502 | ||
Javelin, I believe I understand what you are saying. you wrote: "But an unbeliever may respond, "Those passages are not prophetic at all as they were proven to have been written after the events in question" What would you answer? Exactly!" May I ask, exactly what? If in fact, you were to ask, and answer, as such, there remains a small problem. It would be hard to argue that the Bible was written in the last 100 years, and yet some of the prophetic fulfillments have occured in the last 100 years. The Septuagint is well substantiated as being complete prior to 250 BC, yet it prophesied much that was not fulfilled until later. If you wish to ignore these things, you will ignore whatever else you choose to. You can call the Bible false, yet if you don't accept that there is a nation called Israel, you are seriously deluded. If you choose to ignore that the Bible said there would be an Israel, you are willfully ingorant. I do not know of any way to debate or convince the wilfully ignorant. I am aware of the so-called "higher criticism", but there is a deeper problem that this covers up. Our relationship with God is a matter of the spirit, and of the heart. Rom 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. If the heart will not believe, there is nothing that the mind will accept. 1Co 2:1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 1Co 2:2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 1Co 1:22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 1Co 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 1Co 1:24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 1Co 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. Satan has disparaged the Word of God from the beginnning, and it's no different now. But it is not with the mind a man believes, its with the heart. And its not logical proofs we believe in, its Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. You can argue and debate with a man until the cows come home, but unless he wants to believe, he won't. I don't spend much time debating with the non-believer, once it becomes clear they just want a reason to not have to repent. Salvation results from preaching mixed with faith. I hope this clarifies more where I am coming from. Love in Christ, Mark |
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