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181 | where is Christ battling Satan in HELL | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226290 | ||
There are many things. First scripture tells us in Heaven there is not more tears no more mourning. If the scene was heaven and hell then those in heaven can see the torment of the those in Hell. Not a happy thought. And yes I agree that one day we will fully understand God's justice but that fact notwithstanding to view a formers loved one in constant agony would cause many to be sad. Second everything I read in scripture says the only way to heaven is by Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ hadn't made a way into heaven yet for Abraham, we know Abraham was righteous but righteousness itself is not the door into heaven. We know Abraham was looking for a Messiah to open that door. So I can't see any place in scripture that suggests the righteous dead of the Old Testament went to heaven until Christ made the way. Third Jesus said to the thief on cross, today you will be with me in paradise he did not say heaven. Paradise to the all that heard meant the definition I offered and not heaven. Fourth Hell/Hades is not the judgment of the unrighteous, the Lake of Fire is. Rev 20 Fifth and lastly, whether you want to accept it or not the listeners of the time had that view of Hades. They viewed Hades as the resting place for the dead. One side they believe the unrighteous dead awaited judgment and the other the righteous dead lived in paradise awaiting a Messiah to take them to heaven. That was what the listeners to Jesus' parable believed. Now for Jesus to repeat exactly what they believed in His parable would tend to confirm to them that they were correct would it not? Would Jesus allow such a misunderstanding? If their view of Hades was wrong I would imagine Jesus if he didn't want to correct it would have avoided the subject and used another example in His parable. Or Jesus would have said this is what you believe and it is wrong. Neither of these things happened. Jesus instead used a common teaching in his parable, to me that one thing more than anything else confirms to me that it is true. Now let us look at the theological ramifications of what I believe and what you believe. First you believe Jesus wasn't the only way into heaven that there was another way. Belief in the Messiah. I believe every good Jew believes in the Messiah, what they don't believe is that Jesus was the Messiah. So under your theology some Jews got in because the believed in the Messiah but not necessarily Jesus while other Jews didn't get in even though they believe in a Messiah but don't think Jesus was He. Isn’t that a conflict? Secondly if my view is correct there is absolutely no violation of Christian theology or of scripture. The righteous dead did have to await their Messiah to take them into the promised land (heaven) as first seen in the Exodus. And since the Messiah did come Paul’s teaching on being absent from the body and present with the Lord is fully realized. Now I answered you. Now tell me why you are so resistant to accepting this as a picture of Hades as painted by our Lord? |
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182 | where is Christ battling Satan in HELL | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226293 | ||
To prove your point you refer to Gill but when I refer to the Talmud I'm in violation of Sola Scriptura. Is it fair to have two standards? One for you and another for me? Of course "in" can mean "in" as literally in or as meaning "in" as in being near. In heaven does our comfort come from another or from the Lord. When I get to heaven I may enjoy talking to Abraham but my comfort will come from the presence of the Lord. I won't be resting in Abraham's bosom if I understand scripture correctly. See there is something really missing in this description if it is of Heaven. That being the presence of the Lord which from all scripture I read "over shadows" all else. Abraham may be a great friend BUT my comfort comes from the comforter. |
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183 | where is Christ battling Satan in HELL | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226295 | ||
Why is repeating of a common interpretation of Luke 16:19-31 a reiteration while you and others telling me I'm wrong is not? I believe Lockman's objective is to study the Bible and when there are differences of interpretation to objectively present both sides without calling one right and one wrong or trying to impeach one by suggestting it is less than Biblical. Is that not the objective? |
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184 | where is Christ battling Satan in HELL | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226296 | ||
Okay if I put words into your mouth I apologize. But I thought that is what you said. You said Abraham went to heaven not because Jesus died on the cross but because Abraham believed in the comming Messiah who would redeem him. Is that not correct? But aren't all real Jews looking for the Messiah? Their error was they rejected Jesus as that Messiah. But if a Jew dies today he still believes that the Messiah one day will come and lead him to heaven. Isn't that belief the exact belief you said got Abraham to heaven? I don't know you tell me. |
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185 | where is Christ battling Satan in HELL | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226298 | ||
I'm sorry I really didn't mean to offend you. I think my original thoughts were correct we need to let this subject drop. Again I apologize, please forgive me my brother. Ed |
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186 | where is Christ battling Satan in HELL | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226300 | ||
I used the term real Jews to make differentiate between Jews in name only and Jews that earnestly desire to serve God. Just as there are real Christians and those that call themselves Christians but know not the Lord. Yes I know the failure of the Jew but I also know many still expect to see the conquering Messiah. Isn't that what the Book of Revelations is all about? When the Jews realize they missed the Messiah and repent and are saved. Oh I forgot you are probably a Preterist and don't see Revelations as I do either. |
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187 | where is Christ battling Satan in HELL | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226324 | ||
Beja I too stepped away in prayer and I think I know your heart. You are a scholar and gentleman and I'm truly sorry I misunderstood what you were saying. In my defense the theology I mistakenly thought you were holding to has been worming it's way into the church in the last couple of years. A few in the name of tolerance and inclusion have been trying say just the belief in a Messiah is enough. Their intent is to give Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, Mormons, Bahai Temple and many others entrance into heaven. I have heard it taught by false teachers in both the church and on TV. One of my once favorite authors actually came out with the same idea in the last book of his I have or ever will again read. |
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188 | where is Christ battling Satan in HELL | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226329 | ||
And I agree with you they were saved by faith in Messiah but I don't think they had access to God the Father in Heaven until Christ actually died on the cross. Their sins hadn't been washed from them by the blood of the Lamb. The Passover Lamb of God had not yet had his blood poured out. Certainly it was the New Covenant that was made and sealed by the Blood of Christ that provided their entrance into heaven. I truly believe that is what Psalms 68:18 is promising and Eph 4:8 which quoted Psalms 68 is confirming the fulfillment of. Jesus the victor over death, the FIRST resurrection, lead captivity (those held by death) captive (given to Him by God) to heaven. If my theology is correct on this point and I'm totally convinced it is, then the righteous dead that died before Christ had to reside somewhere. That somewhere was paradise or place described in Luke 16:19-31 as Abraham's bosom. They were saved they just had to await the Messiah to open the door through which they could enter. |
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189 | where is Christ battling Satan in HELL | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226350 | ||
Enoch, Elijah and Moses are exceptions rather than the rule. They are unique and as such can't be used to prove or disprove anything in regards to this discussion. they are what they are and proof God does make exceptions. As far as paradise. The Greek word is defined as a park or or a garden, with the implication of being very beautiful, peaceful and restful. I believe the genesis of this word is found in the human understanding of the Garden of Eden. In Luke 16 I believe the word is talking of specific place Abrahams bosom which the original hearers of this parable pictured as Eden like, extremely beautiful, restful and peaceful. In 2 Cor 12:4 not so much as specific place but rather as a description of the beautiful Eden like place where Paul found himself. Rev 2:7 as specific place The Garden of Eden where we know the Tree of Life is present. |
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190 | idea ofobligation | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226545 | ||
Theme: The Family Redeemer 2:20; 3:9, 12; 4:1-10 Lev 25:23-55 Num 35:9-34 Isa 59:20 Jer 32:6-15 Matt 20:28 Rom 3:24-25 Eph 1:7 Titus 2:14 Rev 5:9 In the book of Ruth, the phrase "family redeemer" has a specific, technical meaning. Elsewhere, the underlying Hebrew term goel is translated "nearest relative" Num 27:11; 35:19, 24. According to the law, family redeemers had three main responsibilities in Israel: 1. Leviticus 25:23-34 stipulates that if an Israelite became so poor that he had to sell his land, a family member was to pay off the debt so the land would remain in the family. If no relative could purchase the land and the seller was unable to buy it back, the land still reverted to the seller or his heirs in the Jubilee (fiftieth) Year. Two examples of family redeemers buying land for their relatives are Boaz (4:1-12) and Jeremiah (Jer 32:6-15). 2. Similarly, if an Israelite became so poor he had to sell himself into debt-slavery, a family redeemer was to buy his relative from service to a non-relative (Lev 25:35-55). The poor Israelite would payoff his debt by working for his relative, who could be expected to treat him better than a stranger would. 3. The family redeemer was to pursue justice for an Israelite killed by another's hand, under conditions described in Numbers 35:9-34. The concept of the family redeemer reminds us that God is the true owner of all things, and he commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves (Lev 19:18; Matt 22:39-40). The NT presents Jesus as the perfect family redeemer, buying us from the slavery to sin and death into which we had sold ourselves (Matt 20:28; Rom 3:24-25; Eph 1:7; Titus 2:14; Rev 5:9; cp. Exod 6:6; 15:13; Ps 130:8; Isa 44:22; 59:20; 63:9; Jer 31:11). In the spirit of the OT family redeemer (such as Boaz) and following the example of our great Redeemer, we, too, are commanded to act with love and compassion toward others (Lev 19:11-18; Matt 5:43-48; 19:19; 22:37-40; Rom 13:8-10; Gal 5:14; Jas 2:8-9).(NLTStudyBible) |
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191 | How were farms set up at this time? | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226546 | ||
If you read the first five books of the Bible Genesis-Deuteronomy you will see that God gave The Children of Irsael the land of Israel. It was then divided by tribe and then by family we each family having a certain tract of land to build on farm and etc. In the Book of Ruth we see Ruth going to the land owned by Boaz to glean. |
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192 | How long was the barley Harvest? | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226547 | ||
The length of time was determined by the actual amount of time it took to harvest the crop. In the days of Ruth the peoples lives were constant work. They were either preparing the field to plant, Actually planting, Tending the crops, harverting them or processing the crops (threahing and such) to get the food they grew. Each plant has a specific length of time for it to grow from seed until it could be picked and eaten. Of the grain crops I believe the Barley was harvested first then they moved to wheat and other grains to harvest them. |
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193 | Are there any Prophets or Apostles today | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226604 | ||
I don't think you are going to find in scripture anywhere, where it says the office of Apostles and prophets has ceased or is still in use. Eph 4:11 tell us these ministry gifts were given to equip the saints to do the work of the Lord. I think that work still exists so I think the offices still exist and function. If we look at the definition of Apostle we find they are "one sent forth as a messenger" I view them as people sent to people groups to tell of Jesus. And think there are Apostles today, missionaries that take the gospel to people groups around the world. As for prophets many see them as future tellers but if we look in scripture we see them more as those that God used to speak through. I think many times prophets and preachers can be interchanged as they are used today. As a preacher hopefully your message is birthed by the Holy Spirit, and as such it is God’s word for His people that you will be preaching to. So in that sense you are a prophet of God, telling God’s people what God desires them to hear. |
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194 | How many walls fell down in the bible? | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226608 | ||
Amy is this homework questions? | ||||||
195 | Could Jesus get off cross if he wanted? | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226610 | ||
Amy these questions look a lot like homework questions. However I believe Lionheart gave you a good place to start looking for an answer. Matt 26 | ||||||
196 | Am I living as Christ would want me to? | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 226967 | ||
I'm not sure what answers you are talking about or who gave them to you. But yes you seem to be on the right track. One thing I would add is develop a real relationship with God/Jesus through prayer. Taking time to still youself and listen to what God is speaking to you. Relationship is the most essential part of our walk with Christ and it is often the first and most overlooked. |
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197 | Premarital sex-- did I make a mistake? | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 227289 | ||
Please don't look for or take advice from people that aren't accountable to you and you to them. If you were raised in the church, go talk to your pastor. If you can't talk to him you must know someone that is a good Christian and that you feel comfortable to confide in. I know this is a hard subject and I'm sure you feel embarrassment even thinking about talking to someone but you need too. I have raised two daughters and I could tell you what I told them but you need and deserve so much more than that. You need someone you can count on to be there when the temptation or desire comes again. You need someone that be there for you to help you through this. You need accountability and someone that is accountable to you personally. |
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198 | Can a marraige be saved after adultry? | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 228966 | ||
First I would admonish you to seek help at your local church rather than going to strangers that have absolutely no accountability to you for their answers. One question you need to think about, are you letting your guilt of what happened 5 years ago blind you to different problems today. God when he forgives us moves our sins as far away as the east is from the west. You said you asked for forgiveness and feel both your husband and God have forgiven you. Praise God now get pass them yourself and look at your marriage is there something else wrong? Again I urge you to go to someone you trust and seek help a public forum is not the place. Blessing to you and on your marriage |
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199 | Need some information. | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 229296 | ||
if you go to the post and then scroll down the page you will see a tree of the thread. If you look to right most column in the header you will see a column marked abuse. Highlight the post you feel is abusive or they you have concerns about and then click the header. I believe that will create a report that someone will look at. Or you can response to the post and at right under the box where you put your answer you wil see a underlined place that says Report Abuse. Either method works I think. |
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200 | Book of Enoch | Bible general Archive 4 | EdB | 232453 | ||
First the original Book of Enoch was lost. The present book by that title MAY be but PROBABLY not the original. Secondly the book carrying that title does not qualify itself by documenting the manuscript from which it was translated. It eludes to many things but most are unprovable. The earliest manuscript that claims to be the Book of Enoch are dated somewhere in the 1800's. So what we are left with is a "what if" book and I have to ask what is the point? My opinion you are better off spending the time reading the Bible. |
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