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161 | how to start reading the bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 89843 | ||
Good Morning Good News Minister, Sorry it took me so long to respond to your last message, but I’ve been away for awhile. Hebrews 1:8 is one of those verses that Christians use to affirm the divine deity of Christ. In Hebrews 1:8, God the Father Himself affirms Jesus’ deity by calling Him God. Not a god, but God. Ok, lets take this out into left field and bring it home. In a Watchtower publication called Reasoning from the Scripture, pg. 64, under the heading, ‘How can we be sure the Bible has not been changed, is this: “It is true that some translations of the Bible adhere more closely to what is in the original languages than others do. Modern paraphrase Bibles has taken liberties that at times alter the original meaning. Some translators have allowed personal beliefs to color their renderings. But these weaknesses CAN BE IDENTIFIED by comparison of a variety of translations. Hebrews 1:8-9 Amplified Version But as to the Son, He says to Him, Your throne O God is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of absolute righteousness-of justice and straightforwardness. v. 9 You have loved righteousness-You have delighted in integrity, virture and uprightness in purpose, thought and action-and You have hated lawlessness. Therefore God, Your God has anointed You with the oil of exultant joy and gladness above and beyond your companions. King James Version But unto the Son He saith, Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom. v. 9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even they God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. New King James Version But to the Son He says, Your throne O God is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom. v. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness, therefore God; Your God has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than your companions. New American Standard Version But of the Son He says, Thy throne O God is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of His kingdom. v. 9 Thou hast loved righteousness and hated lawlessness. Therefore God, Thy God hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy companions. New International Version But about the Son He says, Your throne O God will last forever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom. v. 9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness, therefore God; Your God has set you above your companions by anointing You with the oil of gladness. New World Translation But with reference to the Son, God is your throne forever and ever, and scepter of your kingdom is the scepter of uprightness. v. 9 You loved righteousness and you hated lawlessness. That is why God, your God, anointed you with the oil of exultation more than your partners. The New World Translation is not relaying the same message. EVERYPLACE in scripture where the Godhead of Jesus is affirmed, The New World Translation twists it to imply something else. And you’re wondering why Ron Rhodes has a problem with this? He’s not the only one; most true believers that take bible study seriously have a problem with this. Run the same analyzes on John 1:1 and the results will be the same, The New World Translation sticks out like a sore thumb; it goes in the opposite direction. The New World Translation is the PERFECT EXAMPLE of how the Bible should not be translated. |
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162 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 88240 | ||
Good Morning Truthfinder I have the info. you requested. 'All the Divine Names and Titles in the Bible', by Herbert Lockyer. Published by Zondervan Publishing House Grand Rapids, Michigan. Pg. 5, under, 'The Names and Titles of God the Father', par. 3, "In the beginning God-Gen. 1:1-as well as in the other references, the name is in the plural, and is a foregleam of the trinity acting in Unity. Ex. 20:11; Col. 1:16; and Job 26:13. God 'plural' said let us make man in our image. Gen. 1:26. Just outta curiosity, who was God talking to when He said, "let US make man in our image"?? Also, you might want to try looking at The Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament, Vol. 1, by Moody Press. It says this, "...a better reason can be seen in Scripture itself where , in the very first chapter of Gen, the necessity of a term conveying both the unity of the one God and yet allowing for a plurality of persons is found. It goes on futher to say this, "The New Testament does not teach one God who acted in three modes, modalism, but one divine being who exists in three persons who are co-equal and co-eternal.The main point is that the Bible clearly declares one God in three persons all of whom are God. Note what Paul said about Jesus, and remember, this was not easy for him, as he was a Hebrew of Hebrews, a Pharisee. He wrote of Jesus, "looking for the blessed hope ad the appearing of the golry of our great God AND Savior, Christ Jesus." |
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163 | how to start reading the bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 88172 | ||
Good News Minister, What have I said to give you the impression that I'm upset with you?? Just because we do not see Eye to Eye on scripture is by no means reason enough to get upset over. I am not upset with you. I'm sadden by your spiritual delima, but I'm not upset with you. Luke 16 tends to indicate that when a person is condemned eternally, not only do they suffer, but they suffer with the ability to remember their past. They have the ability to remember people who tried to keep them from receiving the eternal punishment they did. Do I believe in Heaven; Hell and the Trinity?? YES I DO, with all my heart, mind and soul. The biblical evidence is too strong to ignor. Unless you are intentionally blinded by the fact, and you are, and that's what saddens me. But even scripture indicates that the carnal mind can not accept the things of God. However; I am rather interested in names of theologians who you know that agree with the doctrine of the Watchtower; or maybe their interpretation of John 1:1. Oh, and one final note. Just because the JW's go door to door doesn't mean that they are spreading the truth. The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society has already proven themselves to be a false prophet, and this is the doctrine that you willingly choose to follow. One of us is right, and the other is dead wrong. We both believe we're right, but only time will tell. Please get back with me with those names. The CurtMan |
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164 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 88097 | ||
Truthfinder, are you still out there?? I was wondering if you would elaborate alittle on your last message to me. The CurtMan |
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165 | What is this "active force"? | John 3:16 | TheCurtMan | 88096 | ||
What is God's Active Force?? God's Active Force is what you get when you inaccurately translate the bible from what God ment it to be to what the adversary wants it to be. You are right, the Holy Spirit is a He and not an it. The same doctrine that calls the Holy Spirit 'God's Active Force' gives more credit to the adversary being a person than the Holy Spirit. The CurtMan |
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166 | how to start reading the bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 88073 | ||
Good News Minister, One of the things that the Bereans did was LISTENED to Paul, and ran what he said up against what scripture says. They listened without perjudice, Good News Minister. They didn't argue, they accepted what is was that Paul told them. Are you like that my friend?? Would it be fair to say what 'everyone else insn't doing if your not doing it yourself?? Have you proved 'all things'?? Have you really proved for yourself what everyone else has been telling you about the trinity is truly a bunch of nonsense, or are you taking someone else's word for it?? |
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167 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 88071 | ||
Thanks for the reply. The CurtMan |
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168 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87999 | ||
Pastor Glenn, Your personal perspective would greatly be appreciated in this matter. When do you think that a person should 'kick the dust of their feet' and move on?? I'm thinking about the story that Jesus told about the Wheat and the Tares. It is obvious that we have tares among us. I'm also thinking about that verse in I Cor. 2:14, I think that's the one that says something like, "the natural man understandeth not the things of God". So all things considered, what's your personal take on 'kicking the dust off of our feet' and moving on?? |
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169 | True or False?? | Rom 1:21 | TheCurtMan | 87997 | ||
I made a mistake. The post that I sent you was ment for someone else. My aplolgies The CurtMan |
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170 | how to start reading the bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87995 | ||
Good News Minister, Have you ever heard of the Bereans?? They're a group of people you'll find over in Acts 17. These people are commended for what they did and didn't do. See Paul went to Berea with some strange info., it included things like the long awaited Messiah being crucified and ressurected. Now what these people did was LISTEN without prejudice. They didn't turn a deaf ear to what Paul was saying. They didn't turn a blind eye, and totally disregard what was being said. They LISTEN with all readiness of mind, then they went home and 'searched' the scriptures night and day. Now the word 'searched' in this verse was translated from a greek word implying, 'to do a thorough investigation of a matter'. What was the matter that they did a thorough investigation of?? Scripture, of course. And guess what they found out?? That the things that Paul was teaching was true. That's an example that WE ALL should follow. But we don't ALL follow it, do we?? |
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171 | True or False?? | Rom 1:21 | TheCurtMan | 87989 | ||
Yeah, You don't think it would be better to avoid hell on this side if at all possible?? I mean I know you don't believe in Heaven or Hell, but have you ever taken the time to investigate the scriptures that talks about Heaven and Hell, other than through the distorted lens of the Watchtower?? If Hell really could be avoided you wouldn't want to try and avoid it on this side of life?? You would much rather wait until you're in the position to do absolutely nothing about when you find out about it's exsistance, right?? Much like the man in the story?? Well since Heaven and Hell is an age old question, let me ask you something fresh, 'Why are you so afraid??' I'm interested in what you believe and why. I would also like to discuss with you what I believe and why. I'm interested in an open two way communication with you. We both profess to be Christians. Our beliefs goes in two different directions. If I'm wrong in what I believe, and you're right, then I simply go six feet under and of story. No physical ressurection; No Heaven; No Hell, not even a midnight snack. However; if you're wrong and I'm right, well you know what I believe in, and it's going to be all painful if you don't get your relation with Jesus together before check-out time. I'm willing to sit down and discuss our differences. Let me leave you with two more questions?? I Thes. 5:21, What does it mean?? and Is it a commandment?? |
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172 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87913 | ||
Yeah, but see I have this one problem with your explanation. I don't understand it. I didn't attin Rice University. I went to the School of Hard Knocks, and even dropped outta that one. | ||||||
173 | True or False?? | Rom 1:21 | TheCurtMan | 87908 | ||
Good News Minister, Greetings. After reading what you believe to be true about the trinty, I wanted to share a story with you, because you remind me of the guy in the story. There was this guy that lived in New York. He didn't believe in gravaty. Didn't matter what scientist showed him. Didn't matter what his friends told him. He just didn't believe in the exsistance of gravaty. One day, to prove how foolish everyone was with this gravaty nonsense, he found the tallest bldg. in the city, climbed to the roof, walked to the edge, and stepped off. What do you think happened to him?? Two things really, the second thing that happened was that he went 'splat' all over the ground. The first thing that happened to him was that he had a revelation, gravaty DID exsist. Unfortunately for him, at the time of this revelation, he wasn't in the position to do anything about it. The Trinity is alot like that, if you're not careful, by the time you find out that the Trinty really do exsist, you're not going to be in the position to do anything about it. |
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174 | firstfruit vs. tithe | Is 1:13 | TheCurtMan | 87906 | ||
Apology accepted. Sometime I don't think we're aware of the tone of our posts. It happens. I also extend my apologies to you if I offended you in the way I came across. | ||||||
175 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87888 | ||
Hey RM2, I really don't have the time at present to read your entire posting, but let's get real about Proverbs 8:22. It can not be applied in the way that Witnesses say it is for a variety of reasons. My personal favorite is this, the first nine chps. of Proverbs is referring to Wisdom. If 8:22 is in reference to Christ, then all nine chps. are in reference to Christ as well. In short order, according to these nine chps. Christ is a woman; yelling in the streets; Christ live in a house with seven pillars, and Christ is living with someone named Purdence. IT JUST DON'T ADD UP!! I will read your post in it's entirety. The CurtMan |
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176 | Judas' money bought the field | Matt 27:7 | TheCurtMan | 87865 | ||
Well in all out honesty, that's about the size of it. Acts 1:18 The CurtMan |
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177 | firstfruit vs. tithe | Is 1:13 | TheCurtMan | 87863 | ||
Well golly gee, You ever consider that God might use man to give this person the answer that they might need. I mean isn't this the purpose of Pastors and Ministers, for the edification of the body, to help the children of God to know the things of God?? As a matter of fact, alot of my answers to prayers came through a PERSON that was open to the leading of the Lord. |
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178 | firstfruit vs. tithe | Is 1:13 | TheCurtMan | 87861 | ||
Quiet Time!! You give of your financies, but do you give of your time?? Time to read the word; Time to study the word; Time to listen to the Word; and Time to meditate on the word. "Behold, to obey is bettet than to sacrifice." I Sam. 15:22. Personally, you might want to read the first 23 verses. The CurtMan |
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179 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87857 | ||
Good Morning Truthfinder, Thanks for answering my question. I was kinda hoping that we could stick to one text of scripture at a time. Too many passages of scripture at one time, and I'll be coming and going at the same time. Yesterevening I did some studying on what you said, about Elohim. This is what I found. Elohim INDICATES a Plurality in Unity. It is used of Idols. Ex. 34:17, "You shall make no molden godS for yourselves." More than one. It is used of Men. Psalms 82:6, "I said you are godS, and all of you are children of the Most High." More than one. It is used of Angels. Psalms 97:7, "Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, who boast of idols. Worship Him, all you godS." More than one. If Elohim indicate a plurality in unity, and in everyother case it is used, it is referring to a group; it is referring to more than a single individual, then why in the case of Jehovah the word is taken out of it's original meaning to indicate a single individual?? "In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth. God-Elohim-Plurality in Unity. God the Father; God the Son; and God the Holy Spirit. It seems to me that you're using the correct definition of Elohim 99 percent of the time with one exception. This definition tends to use Elohim in it's context 100 percent of the time. But you're not understanding this are you?? |
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180 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87855 | ||
Very good points. Thanks, The CurtMan |
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