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1681 | Why did Jesus MAKE John Baptize Him? | Matt 3:15 | BradK | 102821 | ||
TommyS, It is an interesting statement made by our Lord considering the He was without sin ( 2 Cor. 5:21)and needed no purification. It may be viewed as more symbolic? My take is ,that in order for Christ to fulfill the Righteous requirement of the Law (Rom. 10:4), He had to submit to and observe ALL, including ceremonial cleansing. The law requires perfect and complete fulfillment of it. Only Christ did (and was able) to do so. This may be at least one reason the writer of Hebrews could state "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin." (4:15) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1682 | Fundamentalism | Matt 28:19 | BradK | 102709 | ||
junmeskie, I think I hear what you're saying. Possibly you could clarify your understanding of Matt. 28:19-20. Are you taking that passage literally, and if so to what extent? As you state "Teaching them to observe ALL THINGS whatsoever I have commanded you.." Does this include Matt. 10:5-14? My point being this: Do we strictly adhere to commands based on the Law in the Gospels, or do we account for being under grace as members of the Body of Christ? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1683 | I'm skeptical | Luke 14:26 | BradK | 101593 | ||
seeking4truth, I followed your answer and argument, for the most part:-) To preface my response to you, at some point you must believe by FAITH! You must accept what God has said through His Word- by faith. Jesus said said that He is the way, the TRUTH, and the life, and further that His Word is TRUTH ( John 14:6, 17:17). Christ inextricably links both Himself and His Word as being truth! Unfortunately, time doesn't allow me to provide a detailed response to all the questions you pose. I'll address two quick points: 1. Yes, I do also agree that OUR interpretation of scripture can at times be in error as we are fallen. However, the majority of scripture is easily understood by someone who approaches it in faith, humbly seeking truth (2 Tim. 2:15)It's meanings are not hidden to only those with special or complete knowledge, nor is God the author of confusion (1 Cor. 14:33). 2. A proper and systematic understanding of Biblical Interpretation can be very helpful( if not essential) to correct understanding of God's Word. Along with that comes the absolute NEED to properly consider CONTEXT! Most of the examples you gave me, can-in my estimation- be resolved by the context ( Mark 16, enduring to the end to be saved, etc.). If you would like some resources in this area, let me know. I would posit that all of us would be disqualified as a believer based upon Mark 16! Remember, my friend that Eph. 2:8-9 is the key to our salvation: "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;not as a result of works, so that no one may boast." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1684 | I'm skeptical | Luke 14:26 | BradK | 101558 | ||
Dear seeking4truth, I read your user info bio and feel lead to encourage you to be sure of your eternal standing:-) The Christian life is not left to uncertainty or guess-work. God desires us to know Him in a very real manner. Our faith is founded in fact. Here are 3 things to consider: 1. Hebrews 11:6 says "And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him." We know 2 things about faith from this: One, we must believe that He (God) exists, and two, that He rewards those who seek Him. 2. Scripture give us the definition of Eternal Life in John 17:3. It says ; "This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." This is one of the clearest statements in scripture. 3. The Bible tells us that we may KNOW that we have eternal life, not guess or be uncertain about it, but know! This is found in 1 John 5:11-13 where it reads ; "And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life.These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life." May these scriptures help you as you seek for truth. Believe what is written in Luke 11:10 that,"For everyone who asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, it will be opened." Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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1685 | ?self effort 2 B holy now vs befor saved | Phil 3:9 | BradK | 100214 | ||
Joe: I concur with your thoughts. You're fine.The Q and A from Ken Hepting are not at all clear. Communication occurs when both parties clearly understand each other. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1686 | Prophetic perfect tense in other verses? | Ps 102:16 | BradK | 99911 | ||
Tara1: I'll join in support of both justme and Tim Moran. I would be impossibly pressed to agree that the NWT is better than 40 other translations? Based on the FACT that there are NO known or reputable scholars who formed the "Translation Committee" of the NWT, your assertion carries little weight, I'm afraid:-( I'd certainly like to see some "proof" to the contrary! The NWT translation is a "mistranslation" at best, and an outright fraud at worst! Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1687 | when you speak and it happens what is it | Proverbs | BradK | 99299 | ||
queta, I would first consider what 1 Thessalonians 5:21 says, that we "Prove all things..." Speaking positive is vastly different from speaking the future! Let's look at a couple of scriptural examples that may pertain: "“Listen, for I will speak noble things; And the opening of my lips will reveal right things." (Prov. 8:6) "And my inmost being will rejoice When your lips speak what is right." (Prov.23:16) We need to be careful that we are following Biblical practices. I'm familiar that WOF teaching proclaims that we can have what we speak, but this is foreign to scripture. God is not subject to our manipulation, nor is He a "spiritual" vending machine. I don't know enough of the specifics to advise you. From my perspective it would be "questionable" that this is God in action. Remember, the test of a Biblical Prophet is 100 percent acuracy, 100 percent of the time. (Deut. 18:21-22) Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1688 | KJV vs "New Age Bible Versions"? | 2 Tim 3:16 | BradK | 99044 | ||
EdB, Well said, brother. I think education is only the beginning of learning process. Indeed the more I "learn" the more I realize how much I don't know. Proverbs 9:9 speaks volumes: "Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1689 | Turning to sin after salvation | Eph 2:8 | BradK | 98879 | ||
New Creature, I must respectfully disagree with your portrayal and conclusion of my offered advice:-( Nowhere did I say nor mean to imply that grace is a license to sin! It is not(Gal.5:13). I'll state for the record as one who believes in "Eternal Security" that I most certainly do not and I know of no one personally who holds to such a careless doctrine as promoting God's grace as "license to sin". I believe that Titus 2:11-12 CLEARLY tells us otherwise and would be my stance: "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age,..." I assure you that your conjectures are not the case, nor are they warranted. In trying to be decent to such a careless response as yours' was, may I suggest in the spirit of love that we just agree to disagree on this matter? Eph. 4:3 my brother "with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1690 | Lehi Part 1 | Ezek 14:22 | BradK | 95511 | ||
gbennet76, The ultimate question is this: He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1691 | Lehi Part 1 | Ezek 14:22 | BradK | 95507 | ||
gbennet76, I don't know that you have an "agenda". However, based upon your lack of user profile ( I realize it's optional) and the thrust of your statements, it appears that you may. If I'm wrong, please accept my apology:-) From my perspective, we learn both by asking questions and then listening to the answers. When someone just posts positions and blanket statements that come unsolicited and appear non-Biblical, it has been my experience that they usually have some sort of agenda. Again, without really knowing you or what you believe, most of us can only draw conclusions based upon the content of your posts. As your posts appear to have a"Mormon" slant to them and seem otherwise unorthodox, it naturally arouses both curiosity and suspicion. My true hope is that you seek more than knowledge, but the Giver of Knowledge- Christ! (Col. 2:2-3). If you seek to meditate, Meditate on the truths in Psalm 119! Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1692 | Lehi Part 1 | Ezek 14:22 | BradK | 95505 | ||
gbennet76, Your argument is really non-sequitur. Your premise from point 1 and 2 does not conclude with the resultant 3. Mormonism is not arguably othodox in that it "restores everything." Who says restoration is orthodox and by what standard can you prove it? It can be proven that Mormonism is Non-orthodox(cultic) in that it reinterprets Scripture and places salvation in the hands of man not in a sovereign God. Biblical Christianity is the standard my friend. There is no truly life-changing power in the Mormon religion or its' teaching from the Book of Mormon! The God of Mormonism is not the God of the Bible! You see "holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power.." (2 Tim. 3:5) Christ is the power of God ,1 Cor. 1:24. Speaking The Truth in Love, BradK |
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1693 | Lehi Part 1 | Ezek 14:22 | BradK | 95500 | ||
gbennet76, I'm not exactly sure what kind of Philosophical, Relativistic, New-Age word games you're playing?! However, I'm not buying it , my friend. If error is not reality, do we then define our own! Is truth then only truth when you do not perceive it? Come now, be a little more forthright and stop the obfuscation. Would you mind revealing to the Forum your agenda? How about putting your cards on the table and tell the Forum what exactly it is you seek to accomplish? Jesus said "I'm the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father exept through me." (John 14:6) Ultimately we're not arguing religion, but something eternally more serious! If it were just a matter of religion, politics or art- your opinion would be just as valid as anyone else's. You see, my friend, I have no religion. Rather, I have a personal relationship with the living God through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ! That is most precious and from Whom my faith derives. Of the Lord Jesus Christ scripture tells us in Acts 4:12 "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1694 | Lehi Part 1 | Ezek 14:22 | BradK | 95486 | ||
gbennet76, Please understand that I'm not questioning your sincerety or right to post what you feel is within your definition of "orthodoxy" or otherwise. You are free to do so I certainly wouldn't resort to calling myself or others "consorts" as it implies a less than favorable tone:-) I and many other fine members of this Forum stand behind the Bible as the inerrant Word of God , once and for all revealed to His saints! Error is error and I will continue in the spirit of love to counter it. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK PS As you've posted 95 plus times on this Forum, would you be so kind as to let us know something about yourself under user profile? |
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1695 | I am going to send My messenger | Mal 3:1 | BradK | 95467 | ||
gbennet76, Malachi 3:1 and the reference to "my messenger" is almost universally held to be John the Baptist; as Matt. 3:3; 11:10; Mark. 1:2, 3; Luke 1:76; 3:4; John 1:23, prove. Your "interpretation" of the fulfillment of this prophecy is about 1836 years late! Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1696 | Lehi Part 1 | Ezek 14:22 | BradK | 95454 | ||
gbennet76, The Book of Lehi is not a Biblical souce nor is it considered so by any Evangelical scholar. I think you'll find yourself in an uphill battle to gain acceptance to your postings on the Study Bible Forum:-) The Lockman Foundation states as one of the guidelines:"Postings should be biblically based and whenever possible include supporting Bible references." Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1697 | Some things are withheld | Mark 4:11 | BradK | 95447 | ||
gbennett76, While I'll grant that scripture itself tells us that not all of Jesus' teaching were recorded ( Jn. 21:25), it is the COMPLETED Canon that we now have. All that God has chosen to reveal to us is contained within its' pages. The Book of Mormon, on the other hand is NOT in any way, shape or form even close to being Canonical! It is extra-Biblical and I do not therefore consider its' teachings of any value. The discipline of textual criticism is outside my ability to provide expertise. However, many sources such as "Evidence that Demands a Verdict" and F.F. Bruce's "The Canon of Scripture" I've read and am familiar with. You are in error to say "Then we cannot assume, just because we have the Bible, that we have everything the early church ever taught" You appear to be treading in waters that step outside the borders of the Lockmans' posted guidelines:-) As to "hidden teachings" in scripture, this is the error of Allegorizing scripture. Though the early Church used this interpretation for the most part, the Reformers brought about a much more systematic method. The plain meaning of the text is to be considered first and foremost. To allegorize scripture and seek to spritualize its' meaning is beyond sound Biblical Interpretation. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1698 | What is Nephilim? | Gen 6:4 | BradK | 94863 | ||
Truthfinder: Eastons' Bible Dictionary. BradK |
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1699 | Where is a 1,260 year apostasy taught? | NT general Archive 1 | BradK | 94789 | ||
gbennett76, My friend, I've found what and Whom I'm looking for. That is the person of our Lord Jesus Christ whom scripture clearly portrays as the one great subject of Its' writings! There are no further writings to be added to the Canon. Any such attempt or claim to do so falls under the realm of extra-Biblical revelation. I certainly do not hold either the Book of Mormon or the New World Translation as acurate or authoritative on the level of the Bible. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1700 | Where is a 1,260 year apostasy taught? | NT general Archive 1 | BradK | 94788 | ||
gbennett76, Most of us who claim to be fundamental-evangelical Christians would hold to the tenet that the Canon of Scripture is complete! I certainly do. Are you implying or stating that it is not? Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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