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1541 | Question about the Bible! | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 12442 | ||
Just clearing the fluff away! |
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1542 | Whose hardening their heart? | Matt 19:8 | Morant61 | 12395 | ||
Greetings Steve! Good questions! 1) I think the hardening of hearts here refers to the culture, not specific people. The culture had hearts that were hard, and so God provided them with provisions for divorce to protect innocent women. Divorce was never part of God intent for marriage. The only grounds for divorce was unfaithfulness. Thus, when someone divorced his wife for some other reason, she would be considered an adultress. The reason for the divorce decree was to declare her innocence. 2) Who committed the adultery in this verse? I would say the man committs adultery in this verse, if he divorces for any reason other than unfaithfulness and remarries. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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1543 | What about the savage? | Ps 51:5 | Morant61 | 12312 | ||
Greetings Joe! We don't believe in universal salvation. So, basically are understanding of depravity is that as soon as one is given the opportunity to obey or disobey God, one will disobey. At that point, they become culpable for their sin. So, our view is comes out pretty much the same as the reformed view of depravity, with the exception that those who are not old enough to reject Christ are covered by the cross. So, a "clear gospel presentation" isn't really necessary to condemn a person. I've got to get to bed! Chat with you later Joe! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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1544 | What do you think? | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 12223 | ||
Greetings Retxar! Like you, I would rather Bible studies be done under the authority of the church. However, I would be tickled to death to have a young man who was that on fire! But, it would definitely be better if all small groups were done under the authority of the church, so that the church could benefit from them. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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1545 | I guess I'm asking because... | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 12169 | ||
Greetings There! If I might interject a practical point, I would speak to this issue. I head up our church's small groups ministy. From that perspective, I see two issues concerning this question, not one. 1) Issue One: Does someone need a pastor's permission to lead a Bible study? I would say no to this question. Anyone can study the Bible with whomever they want at anytime. 2) Issue Two: Is the Bible study being conducted under the authority of the church? If this is the case, then we have a different situation. All of our "offical" small group leaders are required to participate in training , oversight, and accountabilty programs. As such, they are very much under the ministry umbrella of our church. So, if Shannon is simply leading a Bible study in her home, I would say she has every right (even the responsibility) to do so. However, if she is conducting in the name of the church, she should be under their authority and oversight. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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1546 | read bible in a year | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 11846 | ||
Greetings Peches_650520! I have been working on a web site for my home church. If you go to the main page, click on the menu option "Helps", then click on the "One Year Bible Plan," you will find an online Bible Reading plan. It updates automatically every day. The main page address is: www.eccnazarene.org I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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1547 | "Stephanos" is "garland", more aptly? | Rev 6:2 | Morant61 | 11747 | ||
Greetings Salko! Yes, 'stephanos' would most likely refer to some kind of garland. Kittel's says the following about the use of crowns in the military: "8. The Army. The Spartans put on crowns before doing battle, perhaps in connection with sacrifice and as a sign of protection. In the Roman army the general wears a crown to purify the troops before battle. The goddess of victory is depicted with a crown, and there are crowns for the victors, whether of grass, oak leaves, or laurel. An ancient Roman custom is to offer prisoners for sale with crowns on; this possibly derives from a Germanic practice of sacrificing prisoners." I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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1548 | No medical/spiritual need to circumcise? | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 11746 | ||
Greetings reMARKable! You make two basic points in your post. I would respond to them this way. 1) Scripture never forbids anyone from being circumcised. The New Testament simply makes it clear that circumcision does not save. In fact, Paul had Timothy circumcised. 2) The medical situation is in dispute. Some doctors say there is not medical benefit, while others say there is. Conclusion: It really doesn't matter one way or the other. However, as a parent, I had both of my sons circumcised for two reasons. First, I believe there is some medical benefit to being circumcised. Second, most men in America are circumcised. Therefore, it helps a young man to "look" like everyone else. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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1549 | Is there scripture that warns us not to | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 11717 | ||
Greetings Fran! There really aren't any specific verses. There are a few references in Greek to the use of drugs, but they are usually associated with sorcery. This would fall into the category of applying spiritual principles to an issue. We know the following: 1) We are to be moderate in all things. 2) We are to be self-controlled. 3) We are to be led by the Spirit. 4) We are to be witnesses. All of these above points are incompatible with the use of any kind of recreational drug. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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1550 | What is the sin NOT onto death? | 1 John 5:17 | Morant61 | 11715 | ||
Greetings BeeBee42! This is an extrememly difficult passage to interpret. The two most likely possibilities that I have heard are: 1) The sin unto death is a sin that is punished in this life by death, while sin not unto death is any sin which is not punished by death in this life. 2) The sin unto death is a sin for which there is not forgiveness available and leads to eternal damnation, while sin not unto death is any sin which can be forgiven. Personally, I prefer option one. I believe that there are some sins which are captial in nature (either by man or by God) and even prayer will not save the life of that person, even though they can still be forgiven. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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1551 | water into wine | John 2:1 | Morant61 | 11593 | ||
Greetings Schwartzkm! Speaking as a conservative evangelical, I would say that it depends on what kind of "wine" you mean! Are you talking about the alchololic beverage that has destroyed countless lives throughout history or are you talking about the fresh new "wine" that I believe Jesus made? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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1552 | denominations in christianity | Revelation | Morant61 | 11397 | ||
Greetings Isa! Thanks for the response! There are quite a few denominations among Christians. Most of them differ on minor points of theology or practice. However, most of them are also united in Christ. While we differ on minor points, we also consider one another brothers and sisters in Christ. There are a few exceptions. Concerning the Trinity, I would say probably about 99 percent of those who claim to be Christian hold to the doctrine of the Trinity and have since the beginning of the church. Concerning a free lunch, we also don't believe in a free lunch. Our salvation is offered to us freely, but it cost Christ His life. He has already decided that all who call upon Him shall be freely saved. In Christ, Tim Moran |
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1553 | how can you fight evolution? | Gen 1:1 | Morant61 | 11223 | ||
Greetings John316! Check out this link for some good insights: http://www.icr.org/ Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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1554 | Is homosexuality actually forbidden? | Romans | Morant61 | 11217 | ||
Greetings Dean! There are several words which can refer to homosexuality. This is why you see a range of translations, but basically the words are synonymous. Yes, Scripture is very clear about homosexuality. Consider the following verses from both the Old and New Testaments. 1) Lev. 18:22 - "Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable." 2) Lev. 20:13 - "If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads." 3) Romans 1:26-27 - "26 Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. 27 In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion." 4) 1 Cor. 6:9-10 - "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God." 5) 1 Tim. 1:9-10 - "We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for adulterers and perverts (perverts is the word for Homosexual offenders), for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine" Homosexuality is not the unparondable sin. It is a sin like any other sin. However, Scripture is clear that it is sin. It is also clear that one can be practice a homosexual lifestyle (even a monogamous one) and be a Christian. Those who practice such a lifestyle are listed among those who will not inherit the Kingdom of God. I hope this helps! |
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1555 | Where have all the dead prophets gone? | Luke 16:19 | Morant61 | 11215 | ||
Greetings John! The short answer is that at the time Jesus spoke the words recorded in John 3:13, no one had been in heaven except the Son. Those who died before the resurrection of Christ were placed in Sheol/Hades. The wicked were kept in a place of torment, to be reserved until they are judged and cast into the Lake of Fire (which is what we really mean when we say Hell.) The righteous were placed in Abraham's bosom, until the resurrection of Christ, at which point they went to heaven. Now, all believers who die go immediately to be with Christ. If you do a word search, you find several threads that deal with what happens when a believer dies. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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1556 | christianity | Revelation | Morant61 | 11209 | ||
Greetings Isa! I only have a couple of minutes, I'm on my way to church. However, let me touch on your two questions quickly. 1) Ephesians 2:8-10 tells us exactly what salvation is based upon and what happens to someone after they believe. It says, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." This passage, among many others, makes it perfectly clear that salvation is not earned or unearned by what we do or do not do. It is based solely upon the grace of God as demonstrated upon the cross. Once a person is saved, his nature is changed and he no longer will live in sin. Someone who hasn't given up his sins hasn't really repented. 2) I am a pastor because God called me to be one. I have been given the privilege of caring for and teaching other believers. I have been given the privilege of sharing the good news that Jesus saves to those who haven't heard. I pastor because of what Christ has done for me, not to earn anything else. In Christ, Tim Moran |
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1557 | Why Jesus prays to his Father | John 10:29 | Morant61 | 11196 | ||
Greetings Isa! My friend, you seem to have very little regard for the Bible. But, even the Quran says that the Bible is from Allah. 3:84 says, "Say: "We believe in Allah, and in what has been revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and in (the Books) given to Moses, Jesus, and the prophets, from their Lord: We make no distinction between one and another among them, and to Allah do we bow our will (in Islam)."" Doesn't the Quran also say that not one of Allah's words can be changed? So, if the Bible is from Allah, how can it be so wrong? Was Allah not able to protect it? Were mere men able to change Allah's word? In Christ, Tim Moran |
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1558 | Hell? | Luke 8:31 | Morant61 | 11193 | ||
There is only one thing I can say to your comment! John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." This includes you my friend! The one you are mocking, loved you so much that He died to pay for your sins that you might avoid Hell! So you have two choices: 1) Keep mocking Him and stand before Him one day and hear Him send you to the place that He died to keep you out of! Or 2) You can ask Him to forgive you of yours sins and we will all rejoice with you! It's your choice my friend! If you want to talk, e-mail me at Morant62@hotmail.com! In Christ, Tim Moran |
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1559 | Good grief | Mark 10:18 | Morant61 | 11040 | ||
Greetings Isa! If I might add one small point to Nolan's response, Jesus was using a little "tongue in check" in His response to the man. The Jews believed that only God was good. Yet, here was this man calling Jesus good! Jesus was God, so that was okay. However, the man didn't realize it. So, Jesus said, "Why are you calling me good, since no one but God is good?" (Paraphrase.) So, this verse is actually an implied reference to the Deity of Christ. In Christ, Tim Moran |
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1560 | Father greater than Jesus | John 14:28 | Morant61 | 11038 | ||
Greetings Isa! This is a verse that many people use to try and prove that Jesus is not fully God. However, it does not make that point at all. John makes several things very clear about the relationship between God the Father and God the Son. 1) The Father and the Son share the same essence (cf. 1:1-2; 14:9; 20:28). This point is made throughout the New Testament. 2) The Father and the Son are “One” in purpose and essence (10:30). What then did Jesus mean when He said that the Father is greather than He? Simply this, the Father is greater in office or glory than the Son during His humiliation. The whole point of the incarnation of Christ is that He took upon Himself a lesser nature. He became fully man. Phil. 2:5-11 calls it an emptying. So, during His incarnation, God the Father was greater. Jesus was in fact subordinate to God the Father during this time. However, this was not an eternal distinction. Refer back to John 1:1, where John makes it clear that Jesus is God. Thus, John 14:28 does not refer to the essential being of Christ, but rather to His relationship with the Father during His incarnation. In Christ, Tim Moran |
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