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181 | Just out of curiosity. | Phil 1:23 | Val | 205037 | ||
Greetings Mr. Lionheart: This is part of the article on Soul Sleep by Tal Davis at the North American Mission Board, SBC on their website 4truth.net. Soul Sleep By Tal Davis "To be or not to be: That is the question." William Shakespeare One of the most vexing questions every person faces in life is, "What happens when I die?" The answer to that question is, therefore, one of the most crucial for any religious faith to provide for its adherents. One answer some have proposed has been called "Soul Sleep" or, more accurately, the doctrine of "Conditional Immortality." This view asserts, simply put, that when people die, their physical body ceases to function and the life force of the spirit is removed. This means that their conscious existence ends while they wait in the grave for a resurrected body restored by God at the end times. Their perspective is that human beings are not naturally immortal and do not survive, in any sense, after physical death. This doctrine is propagated dogmatically by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society (Jehovah's Witnesses). In their widely distributed book, Knowledge That Leads to Everlasting Life (Brooklyn: Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, 1995, p. 82) they state: "When somebody dies, the spirit (life force) ceases to animate the body cells, much as a light goes out when the electricity is turned off. When the life force stops sustaining the human being, man-the soul-dies." Further, in the same publication (p. 83) they assert: "Therefore, God's Word refers to the dead as being asleep. For example, upon learning that his friend Lazarus had died, Jesus Christ told His disciples 'Lazarus our friend has gone to rest, but I am journeying there to awake him from sleep.'" Another faith group that teaches the same view is the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church. In their official doctrinal publication, Seventh-Day Adventists Believe … A Biblical Exposition of 27 Fundamental Doctrines (Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Assoc., 1988, p. 353) they state: "The grave is not a place of consciousness. Since death is a sleep, the dead remain in a state of unconsciousness in the grave until the resurrection, when the grave (Hades) gives up its dead (Rev. 20:13)." Both the Jehovah's Witnesses and the SDA base this "Soul Sleep" doctrine on their interpretations of certain key biblical terms and passages. For example, both agree that both the Old Testament Hebrew sheol and the New Testament Greek term Hades refer to the common grave of mankind. Thus, they do not infer any concept of natural immortality of the soul at physical death. Old Testament passages like Ecclesiastes 3:19-21; 9:5, 6; 12:7; Job 14:10-12; Psalm 115:17; and others are often quoted to buttress this position. New Testament passages such as Matthew 9:24; Mark 5:39; John 11:11-14; Acts 7:20; 1 Corinthians 15:51, 52; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; and 2 Peter 3:4, where dead people are referred to as "sleeping" or "asleep", are also utilized as proof that the dead are now in a sort of unconscious state of nonbeing. The term "sleep" (Greek: Koimao or Katheudo) was a common biblical euphemism for death. Paul used it only in reference to believers in Christ who had died. We need to ask, however, do these passages actually prove unquestionably what the Jehovah's Witnesses, SDAs, and others holding this position, assert? Obviously, we do not have space here to exegete every passage above. However, we can look carefully at a few Scriptures, particularly from the New Testament and the words of Jesus, that may lead us to a different conclusion than that summarized above. (continued at 4truth.net) |
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182 | Time Lines Online? | Rev 1:1 | Val | 204982 | ||
Hello Thomas, if you go to Preceptaustin.org and choose Revelation from the drop down menu you will see Kay Arthur's entire Revelation series. She gives the timeline according to a literal reading of scripture using common grammar rules I believe. It is my understanding of Revelation that the church may be raptured at any time. When that occurs it will start the day of the Lord, a time of tribulation, seven years. At the end of the seven years there will be a 1,000 year reign of Christ on earth. To get the full in-depth study there are four parts. Each one a seperate Precept Upon Precept Study. Blessings, Val | ||||||
183 | Why did Jesus not want the evil spirits | Matt 26:18 | Val | 204947 | ||
There is something we call the timing of God. As christians we make prayer requests. Our Lord answers these requests according to His will in His timing. The Lord Jesus did the Fathers will in the Father's timing. You may find a more in-depth answer to your question by doing a word study on time in the NT. Blessings Val | ||||||
184 | Need good book series...entire bible... | Gen 1:1 | Val | 204826 | ||
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185 | A fanatic, a zealot or a prophet? | Titus 1:1 | Val | 204815 | ||
More important is what is it that she says she is hearing from God. Does it line up with the Bible? Since you are uncomfortable with her speaking, this may be a red flag. You might ask her to give her testimony before the board members. Are you the pastor? I don't see anything wrong with a person giving their testimony however it is usually done in evening services not at the main worship service. | ||||||
186 | Retain or forgive sins? | John 20:22 | Val | 204526 | ||
It just means that after the gospel is preached by them - the apostles; the choice is up to the person. If they do not believe they will die in their sins. If they believe and unite that hearing the word with faith they are forgiven and receive eternal life. I don't know anything about Catholics. Usually people who do not believe in the Lord do not ask for forgiveness so that would be a non issue. Just my thoughts, Blessings Val | ||||||
187 | Interpretative Schools? | Rev 1:1 | Val | 204466 | ||
There is considerable disagreement on how the book of the Revelation should be interpreted. Therefore it is strongly recommended that you consider performing your own inductive study prior to consulting a commentary. The single best inductive study in my opinion is the Precept Ministries International 4 part study on the Revelation (see below ). I would also recommend the Precept inductive study on Daniel (Click Daniel 1-6 or Daniel 7-12) (Click here for links to commentaries on Daniel) because the truths in the book of the Revelation have their foundation in the prophesy in Daniel. To state it another way, a full understanding of the book of the Revelation is impossible without an accurate understanding of the book of Daniel. Before you consult any commentary, it is important to recognize that there are four schools of interpretation of the Revelation and it is critical to know which view the commentary you are consulting espouses. Even more important is that you have a good foundation from your own inductive study before you consult even the most respected commentary, otherwise you will almost certainly be confused by the wide diversity of interpretations of the same passage! The four views of interpretation are summarized in the following chart (see also Bibliography). Preterist More detail Preterist (from Latin praeter meaning "past") holds that through use of symbols and allegory, the Revelation deals with events that were fulfilled in John's time and that it was written primarily to provide hope and comfort to the first century church persecuted by Rome. For example, this view interprets the beasts of (Revelation 13 [note]) as imperial Rome and the imperial priesthood. The preterist view is held by many modern scholars, especially liberals and those who deny that the Revelation predicts specific future events. Historicist More detail Views the Revelation as a symbolic or allegorical prophetic survey of church history from the first century up to the Second Coming of Christ and was the view espoused by most of the "reformers" and thus dominated Protestant though for centuries. This view however has been largely discounted as it does not adequately address the prophesy in the Revelation. The discerning reader needs to be aware that the historicist view is reflected in most of the "older" commentaries (many of which are public domain works easily accessible on the internet) including the works of John Knox, Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Wesley, Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, C. H. Spurgeon, Matthew Henry, Adam Clarke and Albert Barnes. Unless you understand their historicist approach to prophesy, you may become very confused when reading these older "classic" commentaries. Note that with the exception of Spurgeon, these works are not included in the list of resources. It is also important to realize that many of these "classic" commentaries tend to treat many of the promises to Israel as now having their primary application to the church, and this view is firmly disavowed by this website (see discussion of The Israel of God). An example of a historicist interpretation is the belief that the strong angel of Rev 10 symbolizes the Reformation and that the harlot in Rev 17 represents the Roman Catholic church, an interpretation that the plain reading of the text simply does not allow. Idealist More detail Maintains that Revelation is not predictive prophecy, but a symbolic portrait of the cosmic conflict between the forces of good and evil. In this view the Revelation becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Some refer to this method of interpretation as "Spiritual". Futurist More detail A literal reading of prophecy will primarily produce a "futurist" interpretation. Thus futurists interpret Revelation 4-22 as predictive of future end time historical events preceding, during and after the return of Jesus Christ, the establishment of His 1000 year (thus futurist are usually "premillennial". Amillennialists spiritualize the 1000 years and postmillennialists spiritualize the resurrection which precedes it), millennial kingdom on earth, followed by the creation of a new heaven and new earth. Variations of this view were held by the earliest expositors, such as Justin Martyr (d. 164), Irenaeus (d. c. 195), et al. This futurist approach has enjoyed a revival since the 19th century and is widely held among evangelicals today. Note that most of the resource links listed below take a futuristic approach to interpret the Revelation. Click here for an excellent in depth discussion of the interpretative approaches to the Revelation (Continued in next post) |
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188 | Is Jesus "son of David"? | Mark 12:35 | Val | 204455 | ||
I would like to add my understanding of this passage if I may. Mark 12: 1-41 I will be using Segment Divisions, Main Characters, Events and Lessons for Life Segment Division - Mark 12:1-12 - Main Characters: The Lord, the religious leaders and the common people. Event - The Lord is speaking to them in parables. The parable of the vineyard. In Verse 12 the religious leaders understood what the Lord was saying. He was talking about them and how they reject Him. The people liked the Lord and the religious leaders feared doing anything to the Lord because the people liked the Lord. The Religious leaders were seeking to seize Him. Lesson for Life: I believe Christ is the only begotten Son of God. I believe the Father sent Him to earth. I do not reject Him. Segment Division - Mark 12:13-17 - Main characters: The Lord, the Pharisees, the Herodians. Event - They are seeking to trap Him in a statement using Caesar. His answer amazes them. Lesson for Life: I will submit to Caesar - the laws of the land. I will submit to God. Segment Division - Mark 12:18-27 - Main characters: The Lord, the Sadducees (who say there is no resurrection). Event - The question concerning Moses writing about marriage. The Lord's answer is that He is not the God of the dead, but of the living - Abraham, Isaac and Jacob live. You are greatly mistaken. - there is resurrection. Lesson for Life: I serve a living God who is the God of the living. Segment Division: Mark 12:28-34 - Main characters: The Lord and one of the Scribes. Event - The scribe hears the Sadduces arguing about resurrection. (You see they believe when you die that's it - no afterlife) So the scribe asks about the greatest commandment. The scribe responded well and the Lord commended him. No one asked anymore questions. Lesson for Life: I will love the Lord with all my heart, my soul and my strength and my neighbor as myself. Segment Division: Mark 12:35-40 - Main characters: The Lord and the Common People. Event - The Lord tells them to beware of the scribes that what they do is for appearance only. What had the scribes just said - that there is no resurrection. Christ said Oh yes there is!!! God is the God of the living - Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; they live even though they have died. And David as well - Christ is David's God. "David himself calls Him Lord". Lesson for Life: Christ Jesus is my Lord Segment Division: Mark 12:41-44 - Main characters: The Lord, Rich People, A Poor Widow, His disciples. - Event - The Lord contrasts what the rich people give and what the widow gives. They give out of their abundance. She gives out of her proverty. The Lord says the widow put in more that all the contributors to the treasury. Lesson for Life: Do not give for appearance sake. Depend on the Lord for my needs. Theme of Mark Chapter Twelve: Christ is the living Lord |
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189 | What Jesus meant Matt 10:23.16:28 26:64 | Rev 17:10 | Val | 204375 | ||
Sir I don't have a dog in this hunt. Peace. | ||||||
190 | Why are they future. | Rev 17:10 | Val | 204215 | ||
Dear RC, Your question was a bit unclear so I looked at your previous posts 190643 to gain further understanding of your question. I see that you hold a view that the 10 kings have already been fulfilled. Is this your own view or someone who has taught you this? I draw my opinion from many hours of inductive bible study on the book Daniel. Inductive study is studying the bible for yourself. I do not wish to get in a debate about whether this has come to past or not. Hope this answers your question. Blessings, Val |
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191 | The Hat situation? | 1 Cor 11:16 | Val | 204171 | ||
That is an interesting article Thomas, thank you. This is a hotly debated topic concerning this passage in I Corinthians regarding veils, headcoverings. I have not done an indepth study of I Corithians as some people have done such as a lady named Cheryl Schatz. She addresses the issue in a question about “Is short hair a sin for a woman?” I do not wish to get in a debate about headcoverings as I have not studied it. Thank you again for your article, it shows the history, traditions in a practical way. Blessings - Val |
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192 | no one was able? | Rev 15:8 | Val | 204092 | ||
Rev 15:5 After these things I looked, and the temple of the tabernacle of testimony in heaven was opened, Thomas let the verses in their context explain what it means. Looking at verse 5 we see this is the temple in heaven. It means what it says. There is not a hidden meaning. Looking at verse 8 tells us the when "until". A good starting point to find the context (context means that which goes with the verse) is to look at the verses surrounding the verse in question. So the verses that go with verse 8 would be 7 and 9. You can carry this principal further to include the whole chapter, then the whole book, then the entire bible. The next step in bible study is to look at the definations of any words we do not understand, Hebrew/Aramaic in the OT and Greek in the new. The next step is to look at cross references. Cross references where the same word is used in other passages. It is here, in the cross references, that the meaning becomes more clear. Hope this helps. Blessings - Val |
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193 | The 'us' and 'we' of verse 10 refer to? | Rev 5:8 | Val | 204037 | ||
...for You were slain, and purchased for God with Your blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. He is referring to those purchased for God as seen in the above verse. |
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194 | the hand of the Lord is upon me? | Gen 1:1 | Val | 204036 | ||
An excellent study would be the life of King David. He is described as a man after God's own heart. You can read about him in first and second Samuel, first Kings and Chronicles. You will see how the hand of the Lord was upon him. In other words you can see the Spirit of God working in his life. If you believe in the death, burial and resurrection of Christ and have placed your faith and trust in Him then the hand of the lord is upon you. Blessings, Val | ||||||
195 | Widows and remarriage | 1 Cor 7:39 | Val | 203956 | ||
When a person repents of their sin, the Lord casts it into the sea and does not hold that person's sin against them ever again. Divorce is not an unforgiveable sin. What should be examined is if the person is a changed person. Do they show evidence of a christ-like life? No one can advise you on personal matters because all the details are not known. There are plenty of divorced people who remarry and serve the Lord. There are 66 books of the bible. Most of them if not all of them talk about forgiveness. Even for those who have made mistakes in marriage. I hope this helps. Blessings - Val | ||||||
196 | Reconcile tomb accounts? | Matt 1:1 | Val | 203855 | ||
Have you ever seen an angel? What would be your response? | ||||||
197 | Wisdom as Evangelism? | John 1:1 | Val | 203853 | ||
The website is desiringGod.org The article is What Is That to You? You Follow Me! Freed from Comparing by Blunt Words By John Piper October 6, 2006 |
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198 | Was the Holy Spirit present in OT? | 2 Thess 2:6 | Val | 203393 | ||
Ps 51:11 Do not cast me away from Your presence And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. |
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199 | Have any of the end time profacies came | Rev 1:3 | Val | 203295 | ||
I believe, and it is my opinion, that the next event on the prophetic calendar is the rapture of the church. This will begin a series of events called the Day of the Lord. Christ came as a babe in a manger to save us the first time. Christ will come again. This next time to judge us. Hope this helps. Rev 1:7 BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it is to be. Amen. |
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200 | 1 Timothy 1:20 | 1 Cor 5:1 | Val | 203266 | ||
1 Cor 5:5 I have decided to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. | ||||||
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