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1761 | married | Heb 13:4 | BradK | 206641 | ||
Hello Cody, I may be missing your point. My intent wasn't to necessarily say that Heb. 13:4 says they can't live together. I was trying to convey a principle of married life- to which the verse certainly applies. I'm not sure how Matt 10:6 applies at all. Gen. 2:24 doesn't say anything about living together either, does it? :-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1762 | Is common law marriage acceptable | Heb 13:4 | BradK | 226796 | ||
Hello always, I believe I've given what God considers marriage? As Eastons' notes, marriage "was instituted in Paradise when man was in innocence (Gen. 2:18–24). Here we have its original charter, which was confirmed by our Lord, as the basis on which all regulations are to be framed (Matt. 19:4, 5). It is evident that monogamy was the original law of marriage (Matt. 19:5; 1 Cor. 6:16). This law was violated in after times, when corrupt usages began to be introduced (Gen. 4:19; 6:2)." In my state, Washington common law marriages are recognized but not officially established. Whether it's legal or not will depend up your states laws. "Common law marriage" is based on the parties’ agreement to consider themselves married and sometimes also on their cohabitation. This is not how God defines marriage is it? Keep in mind, man is always attemting to justify his sinful behavior and excuse it. (Jer. 17:9) What man legislates and sanctions and what God establishes as moral are often two very different things! I simply see no support for common law marriage within scripture. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1763 | Remember Those Who Led You | Heb 13:7 | BradK | 209949 | ||
"Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith." (NASB) "IN order to be able to expound the Scriptures, and as an aid to your pulpit studies, you will need to be familiar with the commentators: a glorious army, let me tell you, whose acquaintance will be your delight and profit. Of course, you are not such wiseacres as to think or say that you can expound Scripture without assistance from the works of divines and learned men who have labored before you in the field of exposition. If you are of that opinion, pray remain so, for you are not worth the trouble of conversion, and like a little coterie who think with you, would resent the attempt as an insult to your infallibility. It seems odd, that certain men who talk so much of what the Holy Spirit reveals to themselves, should think so little of what he has revealed to others." [C.H. Spurgeon- A Chat About Commentaries] |
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1764 | A chat about commentaries | Heb 13:7 | BradK | 224757 | ||
A Chat about Commentaries "In order to be able to expound the Scriptures, and as an aid to your pulpit studies, you will need to be familiar with the commentators: a glorious army, let me tell you, whose acquaintance will be your delight and profit. Of course, you are not such wiseacres as to think or say that you can expound Scripture without assistance from the works of divines and learned men who have laboured before you in the field of exposition. If you are of that opinion, pray remain so, for you are not worth the trouble of conversion, and like a little coterie who think with you, would resent the attempt as an insult to your infallibility. It seems odd, that certain men who talk so much of what the Holy Spirit reveals to themselves, should think so little of what he has revealed to others." (C.H. Spurgeon) |
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1765 | Why is marijuana use prohibited? | Heb 13:17 | BradK | 68154 | ||
Dear jini, I'll say this: I've been there and done that! You have received some very solid counsel from this Forum. My suggestion is that you heed it! PRIOR to my coming to the Lord I smoked a lot of Marijuana for a number of years. I know from EXPERIENCE what it does. It does not glorify God and most certainly does not present your body as a temple to Him(1 Cor.6:19) Would you advocate Christians use Heroin,cocaine, mescaline, etc? Do you honestly see our Lord in His glory and majesty using or advocating drug use? I think not! If you are a believer, get real! Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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1766 | Why is marijuana use prohibited? | Heb 13:17 | BradK | 68155 | ||
Dear jini, I'm going to repost what I've already responded to in regards to this question. Your argument is noted. However, in my estimation it's a smoke-screen to justify un-godly conduct (pun intended). Galatians 6 speaks to our focus and the results of our reaping. I speak from extensive personal knowledge and experience. Prior to my coming to the Lord in 1985, I had been a heavy user of marijuana and other substances. Let me offer 3 brief points in comment: 1. This appears to be a Libertarian issue. I'm very familiar with their position on a number of issues and endorse most of their Political/Economical views. However, I would take strong exception to their stance on most social issues, such as this because I feel they take personal freedom beyond Biblical injunctions; 2. Marijuana and other such controlled substances are ILLEGAL! Do we advocate that a "Christian" knowingly and willingly break the law? I think not. Christ spoke to this matter in general in Matt. 22:21. How do we reconcile breaking the law with Pauls' admonition in Titus 2;6-7, "to be sober minded?" (See also Tit. 3:3,..."serving various lusts and pleasures..."); 3. I had a brother in the Lord ask me this past year,'what legalizing marijuana had to do with being a Christian?' I challenged him to provide me with any scriptural support or basis to his arguement. He never answered back. My question would be this: Where do we find Biblical admonition to smoke pot? We can't appeal to this based upon the silence of scripture. However, here's what we do know. Paul in 1 Cor.6 and 10 says, "All things are lawful for me, but not all things are not helpful (profitable)... I don't know how being "stoned" would be profitable or for that matter edifying! Further, in Gal.5:13 we have the practice of liberty with parameters,..."do not use liberty as an opportunity for THE FLESH, but through love serve one another." If marijuana is not a desire of the flesh I don't know what is. Lastly, how would Pauls' imperative in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 be viewed? How would my getting high "glorify God in my body?" It is nonsense in my humble opinion to endorse this type of position if one is truly a Christian. Where do you draw the line otherwise? Speaking the Truth In Love, |
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1767 | explanation of James Chapter 1 | James 1:1 | BradK | 168708 | ||
socwork1, You should be able to find several good sources at www.netbible.com. Under List Content, click on ...by Book/Passage, then the drop-down box. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1768 | In James 1:21 I am to fill the blanks. | James 1:21 | BradK | 206454 | ||
Hello gatterson, No offense intended, but this is a Study Bible Forum, not a fill-in-the-blanks forum! Did you have a sepecific question with regards to James 1:21? It might behoove you to read and familiarize your self with About the Forum and Terms of use:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1769 | Homosexual are picked on in the church? | James 2:1 | BradK | 177328 | ||
Hi journey_me, Well, you are entitled to your opinion, my friend:-) The comparison is valid in my estimation because scipture does so! Might I add that your bias shows through in the attitude that one can be a practicing homosexual and a Christian! How so? On what scriptural basis- if the Word of God is truly authoritative! Your view more solidifies the cultural, Media-bias that is prevalent in our country. Since you claim that we "apply and mis-apply scripture to suit our preferences", can you provide and demonstrate from scripture your argument? While I agree that we need to bring people to Christ- for salvation and a changed life- it is not to rubber-stamp the lifestyle. Changed lives is the goal. Let me give you an example: I was a pretty hard-core, committed recreational drug-user for several years BEFORE I came to the Lord. I no longer engage in those activities. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1770 | Homosexual are picked on in the church? | James 2:1 | BradK | 177344 | ||
Hello journey_me, You are the one who initially posed the question. Without trying to be contentious, it appears to me that you do not like the answers. You are being far too broad in painting the Christian Church as attacking gays. That's not always the case. We have gays at our church. We love them but do not endorse or make excuses for their lifestyle! We also have unmarried couples at our church. We do the same for them. They are loved and welcomed. We can and should love the sinner, but hate the sin. The problem with Homosexuality in general, is that they do not see the practice of as sinful. Denying the truth will not open them to the Saviour- Who alone can change them! One must first recognize that they are indeed a sinner, and need to be saved from its' consequences. Christian "Homosexuals" have- by and large- attempted to redefine their behaviour and call evil good (Is. 5:20). That, in my estimation is the core of the issue to which you are seeking answers to. Am I getting closer on track with you? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1771 | Kill your brother and drink strong drink | James 2:10 | BradK | 211088 | ||
Hello Peter, The burden of proof is on you to demonstrate the validity of your claim. While there is no absolute injunction against the drinking of alcohol, it is a far stretch to infer that scripture encourages (clearly prescribes) such action for the believer! May I offer that: 1. Your method of interpretation is lacking; 2. You also neglect the culture of the times; 3. The 2 verses to which you refer are not prescriptive toward the consumption of strong alcoholic drink; 4. They also don't constitute a Biblical doctrine. You have engaged in what is commonly referred to as "proof-texting". May I strongly suggest that you search the entirety of scripture before offering such speculative conclusions! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1772 | Will you pray with me? | James 5:16 | BradK | 160382 | ||
Hi loobylight, I took the responses in a completely different light:-) I think applaed is too strong a word! Have you considered that you might have read these "self righteous and moral high ground" replies, wrong or out of context? Sometimes people merely want to get a reply they are looking for?- i.e., they're looking for sympathy! An objective response may have been taken as too direct- i.e, empathy. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1773 | Ridding myself of guilt and fear | James 5:16 | BradK | 235260 | ||
Hello Hasppy Soul, I'm not sure what your assumption that they have not been baptized would have to do with the reason for their guilt? What's the connection? Is the baptism to which you refer water or spiritual? One is either "in Christ" (en Christo), or not! Eph. 1:7 tells us, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace" (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1774 | Ridding myself of guilt and fear | James 5:16 | BradK | 235280 | ||
Hello Happy Soul, You said, "You can only be included in the Kingdom of God through baptism (being born again) see John 3:1-8" Again, which is it? It cannot be both water and spiritual, for then you are mixing grace and works. The two are mutually exclusive when it comes to salvation. Then you said, "Any future sins committed and the guilt that we might suffer after committing such sins can be alleviated through prayers and supplications to the Father and from prayers offered on our behalf by confessing our sins to others of like faith"? Is Christ's sacrifice on the cross not sufficiento atone for all our sins? (Cf. Eph. 1:7, 4:32, Col. 2:13; 3:13) I agree that it's true that according to Eph. 1:7, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace." (NASB) However, you've added " but only through obedient faith by our baptism is this process completed in Him."? How so? That's not what Eph. 1:7 says. We're told our redemption and forgiveness are, "...according to the riches of His grace.", not through obedient faith by our baptism. That's clearly adding to Christ's finished work! Gal. 2:16 is quite clear: "nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified." It's either all of grace or it's not (Rom. 11:6) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1775 | Ridding myself of guilt and fear | James 5:16 | BradK | 235288 | ||
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1776 | Ridding myself of guilt and fear | James 5:16 | BradK | 235327 | ||
Hello Happy Soul, My question was based upon how I read your proof text of scriptures regarding salvation. In other words your use of certain texts portayed a Soteriological view. I don't know that you are, but it's merely an educated guess:-) Correct me if I'm wrong, but as I understand what you're saying (from your posts), I get the sense that you take more of a "works-based' approach to salvation, than I would. In other words, you seem to be implying that we cooperate with God in the salvation process. My position is that we are entirely saved by grace through faith in Christ- per Eph. 2:8-9! Salvation is one of the essential doctrines of our faith- and critically important at that. We need to clearly understand how we are saved (scripturally)- and be just as clear in communicating that to others, so as to prevent confusion. Do I "limit God in His capacity to enlighten individuals without beng affiliated wiht any one group or denomination"? Of course not! None of can limit God- He alone is Sovereign, "who works all things after the counsel of His will," (Eph. 1:11). My reason for inquiring of your affiliation -maybe better termed your "theological basis"- is to understand your presuppositions with regard to Orthodoxy. How do you view and understand the essential doctrines of our faith. By knowing this, I can better understand where you're coming from and respond accordingly. Feel free to checkout my User Profile to get to know me better:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1777 | Ridding myself of guilt and fear | James 5:16 | BradK | 235422 | ||
Hello Happy Soul, Thanks for your response and your honesty. I do understand what you’re saying. Based on what you said, I think we’re dealing with two issues; salvation (how we are saved) and sanctification (how we are to live as saved people). As Dr. Jerry Benjamin has said, “The purpose of the Christian life is not to see how close to the edge we can live, but how close to our Savior we can get”. I think there’s a great deal of wisdom in those words. So to be clear, I’m not advocating any type of “easy-believe-ism” or “cheap grace”. In defining belief, I want to make sure we’re on the same page. Belief is not mere intellectual assent. My working definition of true faith- which the Reformers held- consists of three essential components: “knowledge” (Heb. 11:6) “assent” (Heb. 11:1; Is. 40-48; Ex. 4:1-9), and “trust”. Allow me to answer through some select quotes from Dr. James Raiford in his book, “The Camouflaged Church”. I agree with what he says because I believe it mirrors the message of scripture- at least as I understand it. I chose to quote him since he also speaks with a lot of clarity on the important distinctions. He states in Chapter Two: The Soldier’s Main Battle Weapon, “ Practically, the common situation among Christians sounds like this, ‘Is so and so a Christian?’ ‘He can’t be, he doesn’t act like a saved person’. There is no fruit displayed in his life.” “Two responses to this error can be stated at this point. First, salvation is by grace through faith, not based on any activity or lifestyle. Second, such a position as having to prove the reality of personal salvation clearly denies the doctrine of carnality as stressed by Paul in 1 Cor. 3 and Romans 6-7. Requiring proof to certify the reality of genuine regeneration contradicts 1 Cor. 3, as well as Hebrews 5:11-14. These passages identify categories of believers within the body as being carnal weak (immaturity) and the carnal willful states, such as spiritual infants, and adults.”’ He goes on to state that, “It takes great effort to deny that salvation is by grace alone and faith alone.” The problem is, “many who profess to be saved live like the unsaved! This is a real problem among the people of God and those seeking to solve it are to be commended for observing the problem and attempting to solve it.” This creates another problem as he notes, “ But the proposed solution of distorting the gospel of grace by adding works, and evidence and other requirements is unnecessary and certainly unauthorized by the Word of God.” To that, I say a hearty, “Amen”. I’ve been in a church where it was regularly proclaimed from the pulpit that, “If He (Jesus) isn’t Lord of all, He’s not Lord at all”! That’s not scriptural, in fact IMO, directly contradicts Acts 2:36 that says, “…That God made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ”. Christ is Lord whether we acknowledge it or not. This segues into the matter of sanctification. Using manipulative language that attempt to shame people into obedience, doesn’t substitute for the Holy Spirit! He makes an important qualifying note in saying, “No one who is familiar with the Word of God would deny the fact that God designs and desires his people to live holy, righteously and godly after personal salvation”! [Eph. 2:10] Here’s the important distinction: “ What God requires for obtaining eternal life differs greatly from what he requires for living a godly life. When lifestyle becomes the measurement standard to determine possessing eternal life, then error has already corrupted a grace alone, faith alone doctrine of salvation. The presence of good works can give evidence of the reality of genuine regeneration but the lack of such good works does not necessarily prove that there is a false salvation.” Conversely, “ the evidence of good works in the lives of the unsaved does not demonstrate that they are saved.” “Works are no criteria to determine genuine salvation or the assurance of salvation.” They do matter- as James definitely speaks to the practical side of salvation- but they aren’t the sole determining factor! To sum up what he is saying is this: “ The camouflage of confusing salvation passages with sanctification truth is extremely common yet equally dangerous for the body of Christ”. I see this as the fallacy of attempting to prove that a godly lifestyle is required or one is not genuinely saved. I think this is the major concern that you are alledging? To close, “When a biblical writer states conditions for receiving eternal life he is clear when he states it is by grace through faith. The Bible always makes a clear distinction between obtaining eternal life and living a life for the glory of God.” I hope this dialog helps you to better understand and bring clarity to this sometimes confusing issue. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1778 | If we ask for healing does God answer no | 1 Peter | BradK | 146369 | ||
Hi Mitch, Doc and EdB have already responded, so I don't want repeat their advice. Does God always heal? No, empirically we should know this. My mother, who knew the Lord, died after complications of suffering a stroke as a result of brain surgery. She was in a semi-vegitative state for 2 years. This was over 25 years ago. One of God's names is Jehovah rophe- Jehovah heals. However, this is but one of His names. To say God always heals is to look at one "slice of a very large pie." It is also to presuppose on His sovereignty. (Ps. 115:3) We would like to believe that He always heals, yet both scripture and life answer differently. We walk by faith, not by what God does for us physically. I don't see that you provided any solid biblical answer, but merely your opinion based on the Word. There's a difference. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1779 | If we ask for healing does God answer no | 1 Peter | BradK | 146424 | ||
Mitch, I appreciate the sentiments. However, I'm not sure how you arrived at the mistaken conclusion that I'm somehow in bondage? I'm not! I was simply using her death as an EXAMPLE that it is not always Gods' will to heal us. Mitch, scripture nowhere tells us to "claim our healing". We're going to have to disagree on this matter:-) BradK |
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1780 | If we ask for healing does God answer no | 1 Peter | BradK | 146558 | ||
Hi Mitch, There are at least 4 main challenges with your argument that I can see: 1. Scripture NOWHERE tells us that it is always God's will to heal. To appeal to the name-it-and-claim-it doctrine is to fall prey to spurious theology. This is a very recent- 20th and 21st Century- interpretation. None of the 19th Century Commentators like Spurgeon, nor the Church Fathers held this belief. It is a major stretch to overlook almost 2000 years of Church history? Don't you think? 2. You are presupposing on God and His Sovereignty. Psalm 115:3 says: "But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased" God is not obligated to us, nor is He beholden to our layings claims to be healed. He is the sovereign, supreme Creator of the universe! He can choose to heal or not. He's still God!(Ps. 135:5-6) 3. What of those such as Joni Erikson Tada, and hosts of others who have incredible testimonies and ministries- despite physical afflictions? Surely you're not going to tell me they lack faith or "haven't been taught right"? It's not about basing our belief on a persons' lifestyle. 4. What of the supreme treatise on Faith in Hebrews 11:1-34? ALL of those examples mentioned were commended for their FAITH! yet, even by faith: "...others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect." [vs. 36-40] We could also use Pauls' affliction- a thorn in the flesh- in 2 Cor. 12 as a prime example. Timothy had an infirmity, and Trophimus was left sick in Miletum- 2 Tim. 4:20. Why weren't they healed according to your formula? Is it possible that God worked through them despite physical afflictions? Mitch, I don't wish to argue this matter or belabor the point any further. You are welcome to believe what you want. However, as for me and my household, I choose to walk by faith. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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