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1861 | Is asking for money false? | 2 John 1:10 | BradK | 143756 | ||
Hi dhuskins, It was intended as a leading question:-) I think if you read the thread and follow it, you'll get a sense of why I asked what I did. The poster seems to have their own "agenda" and proposing a new and or different avenue for us to pursue- not in-line with mainstream denominations, etc. I'm merely seeking as to why I would want to follow their direction or advice:-) In short, I'm not clear on where they're headed to or even coming from. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1862 | Is asking for money false? | 2 John 1:10 | BradK | 143763 | ||
Mark, For what it's worth, consider the source! You're good by me, brother! To repeat myself, we have a case here of someone who thinks they're leading, yet no one is following! In other words, they're just taking a long walk. Just remember, when someone points their finger at you, they have 3 pointed directly back at them! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1863 | Is asking for money false? | 2 John 1:10 | BradK | 143788 | ||
Hello Luis, Let me be straight forward with you. I'm not going to be condescending and say "I feel the Lord has lead me to say this to you", but you're appearing ridiculous. I will pray for you as a brother in the Lord. Frankly, I find your self-serving criticism of "false claimers/apostates/ etc." a bit much:-( I do not say this to be intentionally harsh, but you come across as one who apparently "thinks more highly of himself than he ought to think" (Rom. 12:3). What of Romans 12:16 where Paul tells us to "...not be wise in our own opinion?" This is how you're coming across, Luis. You seem to be the only one whom God has revealed His truth to and everyone else is "Apostate?" Maybe you're not aware of it or don't care, but I've noticed this trend in your posts. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1864 | Is it wrong to want riches? | 3 John 1:2 | BradK | 85605 | ||
Dear Cowboy61, I'm not exactly sure what your position is...are you making a statement or seeking perspective? At any rate, my response would be: We need to seek a Biblical balance! There is nothing wrong with being either wealthy or poor. The bottom line is, what is our motive in seeking material wealth? Are we delighting ourselves in the Lord as the Psalmist admonishes us in Psalm 37:4-5? As Paul warns in 1 Tim.6:9-11 "But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness." Money in and of itself is not evil, but the love of it is the root of all sorts of. I firmly believe God will bless our efforts if they are in line with his will and we are diligent in our efforts. (Prov. 21:5). Most Health and Wealth believers are simply "looking for a short-cut" to riches, without any sincere planned effort as Proverbs 15:22 advises. I'll venture to state this, based upon my experience and association. Any long-term successful business or financial endeavor has beeen wrought with prayer, planning, wise counsel, AND hard work! There is simply no short cut or get-rich-quick-scheme with lasting results. Scripture makes no promise that we'll be "wealthy" just because we're believers! Notice what Paul says to those who are already "rich" in vs. 17-18: "Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share," As I've studied this topic, two things stand out. 1. Scripture most definitely provides us with examples of wealthy individuals such as Abraham, Job, and Solomon who were godly. However, not ALL individuals in scripture were wealthy by any stretch of the imagination. 2. Not all of us will attain to material wealth in this life time, but we should non-the-less be content with what we have. ( Phil. 4:11-12) I'm not against prosperity for believers, but I do disdain the "Prosperity Gospel" as it is both a recent doctrine and severely lacking balance. A study of Proverbs certainly provides us with principles and guidelines in our endeavors, whether rich or poor. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK PS It was 3 John 2 that says,"we are to prosper even as our soul prospers", not Paul:-) |
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1865 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123922 | ||
knucklehead, If I may interject here:-) Again, I don't wish to engage in theological ping-pong, so it's important for us to define terms and stick with context! Proof texting get's us nowhere. 2 questions for you my friend: 1. On what basis are we saved? 2. Is one ever "saved" in your understanding? I do not wish to engage in endless debate on this matter, so it would be important to stick with specific questions and provide specific answers rather than jumping all over the page. As you are new to the Forum, It would be nice to have some info on personal profile about yourself:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1866 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123925 | ||
Good Luck! BradK |
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1867 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123929 | ||
Country Girl, "Why do Paul, John, James, Jude and Peter write so much about the need to fight the fine fight and hold a good conscience if no risk of losing salvation?" How about so that we "would have a walk worthy of our calling?" (Eph.4:1) The most powerful denial in the above question is that no one, at any time is ever certain of their salvation. And, in my mind, it begs the simple-yet un-addressed question of "How does one know they are saved?" I don't buy the "Proof-Text" responses because CONTEXT is sorely missing! It is my (studied and humble) opinion that the theology you're appearing to endorse, leaves absolutely no confidence that any of us can ever, at any time, know for certain our eternal destiny. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1868 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123932 | ||
Country Girl, Thanks for your response. I'll leave this discussion after these 2 questions, because I'm curious: 1. Are you saved? 2. What is salvation? In other words, how would you define it? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1869 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123936 | ||
knucklehead, You say that we don't know if we'll be saved tomorrow- in direct opposition to scripture! OK:-( If it is indeed "but we can have confidence that the One that judges righteously will not forget our works and the love we have had for his name up until today", then you are advocating: 1. We are saved by works; 2. We are kept by works Am I correct to understand that this is what you're saying? How does Titus 3:5 enter into the equation? "He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit," Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1870 | Enoch's prophesy in OT? | Jude 1:14 | BradK | 138399 | ||
MJH, I don't believe there's any definitive support that Jude is quoting from the "Book of Enoch" in 1:14. He may have been aware of traditions from extrabiblical sources. What we know of Enoch from scripture is found in Gen. 5, Hebrews 11 and Jude. C.H. Spurgeon says of these passages : "THE three passages of Scripture which I have read are all the authentic information we have concerning Enoch, and it would be idle to supplement it with the fictions of ancient commentators." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1871 | Enoch's prophesy in OT? | Jude 1:14 | BradK | 138465 | ||
MJH, I'm not trying to engage in debate here, my friend. All I'm saying is that I'm not aware that there is unanimous agreement that Jude is quoting Enoch. I don't think IF is a given! The Commentary Critical offers these comments as an introduction to Jude: "As to the book of Enoch, if quoted by Jude, his quotation of a passage from it gives an inspired sanction only to the truth of that passage, not to the whole book; just as Paul, by inspiration, sanctions particular sentiments from Aratus, Epimenides, and Menander, but not all their writings. I think, rather as there is some slight variation between Jude’s statement and that of the book of Enoch, that Jude, though probably not ignorant of the book of Enoch, stamps with inspired sanction the current tradition of the Jews as to Enoch’s prophecies; just as Paul mentions the names of the Egyptian magicians, “Jannes and Jambres” (2Ti 3:8), not mentioned in the Old Testament. At all events, the prophecy ascribed to Enoch by Jude was really his, being sanctioned as such by this inspired writer." Pertaining to 1:14 it says, "The Holy Spirit, by Jude, has sealed the truth of this much of the matter contained in the book of Enoch, though probably that book, as well as Jude, derived it from tradition (compare Note, see on Jud 1:9). There are reasons given by some for thinking the book of Enoch copied from Jude rather than vice versa. It is striking how, from the first, prophecy hastened towards its consummation. The earliest prophecies of the Redeemer dwell on His second coming in glory, rather than His first coming in lowliness (compare Ge 3:15 with Ro 16:20). Enoch, in his translation without death, illustrated that truth which he all his life preached to the unbelieving world, the certainty of the Lord’s coming, and the resurrection of the dead, as the only effectual antidote to their skepticism and self-wise confidence in nature’s permanence." I will check the source you listed for additional info. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1872 | Where in the BIBLE is number 8 and 6? | Revelation | BradK | 151777 | ||
Hi seedling, We know that the number 7 as well as the period of 40 years have significance in scripture- Numbering being mentioned in 1 Chr. 21:1 and Chaps. 1 through 4 in Numbers. Thought not a student of Numerology, I am familiar with E.W. Bullinger- having read many of his works. I don't necessarily endorse all of his views, including his work on Numerology- Number in Scripture. I think it very esoteric and ultimately meanders off the mark. Possibly others could weigh in on the significance of the numbers, 6 and 8:-) I Hope this helps, BradK |
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1873 | Where in the BIBLE is number 8 and 6? | Revelation | BradK | 151778 | ||
Hi seedling, Part 2- Numerology I spoke a little too soon without checking my resources:-) Here is a quick explanation from Bullingers' work, "Number in Scripture"- on the numbers, 6 and 8. I don't necessarily endorse it in its' entirety, but it is available on line. 6: Six is either 4 plus 2, i.e., man's world (4) with man's enmity to God (2) brought in: or it is 5 plus 1, the grace of God made of none effect by man's addition to it, or perversion, or corruption of it: or it is 7 minus 1, i.e., man's coming short of spiritual perfection. In any case, therefore, it has to do with man; it is the number of imperfection; the human number; the number of MAN as destitute of God, without God, without Christ. 8: In Hebrew the number eight is hnm# (Sh'moneh), from the root Nm. (Shah'meyn), "to make fat," "cover with fat," "to super-abound." As a participle it means "one who abounds in strength," etc. As a noun it is "superabundant fertility," "oil," etc. So that as a numeral it is the superabundant number. As seven was so called because the seventh day was the day of completion and rest, so eight, as the eighth day, was over and above this perfect completion, and was indeed the first of a new series, as well as being the eighth. Thus it already represents two numbers in one, the first and eighth. I hope this additional insight is beneficial. BradK |
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1874 | Where in the BIBLE is number 8 and 6? | Revelation | BradK | 151779 | ||
Hi seedling, Part 2- Numerology I spoke a little too soon without checking my resources:-) Here is a quick explanation from Bullingers' work, "Number in Scripture"- on the numbers, 6 and 8. I don't necessarily endorse it in its' entirety, but it is available on line. 6: Six is either 4 plus 2, i.e., man's world (4) with man's enmity to God (2) brought in: or it is 5 plus 1, the grace of God made of none effect by man's addition to it, or perversion, or corruption of it: or it is 7 minus 1, i.e., man's coming short of spiritual perfection. In any case, therefore, it has to do with man; it is the number of imperfection; the human number; the number of MAN as destitute of God, without God, without Christ. 8: In Hebrew the number eight is hnm# (Sh'moneh), from the root Nm. (Shah'meyn), "to make fat," "cover with fat," "to super-abound." As a participle it means "one who abounds in strength," etc. As a noun it is "superabundant fertility," "oil," etc. So that as a numeral it is the superabundant number. As seven was so called because the seventh day was the day of completion and rest, so eight, as the eighth day, was over and above this perfect completion, and was indeed the first of a new series, as well as being the eighth. Thus it already represents two numbers in one, the first and eighth. I hope this additional insight is beneficial. BradK |
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1875 | Revelation not a book of future prophecy | Revelation | BradK | 172876 | ||
Hello kosheiman, So, are you advocating and holding to a Preterist View? I do not buy the assertion that "until" expresses the point of termination of the law and prophecy! It sounds more like an opinion than anything with a solid basis. Might I inquire how so? Additionally, how the fall of Jerusalem can be thought to fit the description of Revelation 19 is a wonder! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1876 | Revelation not a book of future prophecy | Revelation | BradK | 172892 | ||
Dear koscheiman, OK, well then might I ask what your point was? BradK |
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1877 | John 10:30 vs 1 Cor 11:3 Contradiction?? | Revelation | BradK | 217676 | ||
Lexus: please familiarize yourself with the Terms of Use and About Postings! Arianism was defeated back in 325 at Council of Nicea! Are you a JW??? BradK |
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1878 | Will ALL of Israel be saved? | Revelation | BradK | 231330 | ||
Hello Hoth, Am I to understand from your answer that you're saying scripture teaches that (literally) ALL Israel will be saved? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1879 | Will ALL of Israel be saved? | Revelation | BradK | 231334 | ||
Hi HOTH, We know that scripture doesn't teach Universalism and we also should know there's not Two salvations; One for Israel and One for the Gentiles. So, I think we need to understand this text within the analogy of scripture. It must be consistent with the rest of God's Word (John 3:16, etc). I would see Paul's reference to those of "believing Israel". It would seem Paul does not want the Gentiles to have a haughty or superior attitude toward faithless Jews. Despite what John Hagee has promoted, Israel doesn't "get a Pass" because they are Jewish. They too must 'believe on Him whom He has sent' (John 6:29) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1880 | Will ALL of Israel be saved? | Revelation | BradK | 231340 | ||
Hello HOTH, I appreciate the discussion. Here's what I'd add for consideration. What John Hagee teaches regarding Israel is what I'd term a "Dual Covenant Theory". He does not believe that Jews even need to be evangelized! They're saved because of their lineage! This is simply counter to the teaching of scripture and is heterodox! He is guilty of preaching another gospel (Gal. 1:8-9). Keep in mind we need to consider what Paul has already said in previous chapters of his argument in Romans. Rom 3:9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; Rom 3:10 as it is written, "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; Rom 3:11 THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD; All are under condemnation of sin; both Jews and Gentiles. Then note, Paul's only prayer for unbelievers is for his beloved Israel- Rom 10:1 Brethren, my heart's desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation. Rom 10:2 For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge. It is for their salvation, not that they are already saved. Next, we see who can be saved and how. Rom 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; Rom 10:10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. Rom 10:11 For the Scripture says, "WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED." Rom 10:12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him; Rom 10:13 for "WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED." This most definitely applies to Israel. In understanding Rom. 11:27, here's a couple of perspectives: The Commentary Critical - "26, 27. And so all Israel shall be saved— To understand this great statement, as some still do, merely of such a gradual inbringing of individual Jews, that there shall at length remain none in unbelief, is to do manifest violence both to it and to the whole context. It can only mean the ultimate ingathering of Israel as a nation, in contrast with the present “remnant.” (So THOLUCK, MEYER, DE WETTE, PHILIPPI, ALFORD, HODGE). Three confirmations of this now follow: two from the prophets, and a third from the Abrahamic covenant itself. First, as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall—or, according to what seems the true reading, without the “and”—“He shall” turn away ungodliness from Jacob—The apostle, having drawn his illustrations of man’s sinfulness chiefly from Ps 14:1–7 and Is 59:1–21, now seems to combine the language of the same two places regarding Israel’s salvation from it [BENGEL]. In the one place the Psalmist longs to see the “salvation of Israel coming out of Zion” (Ps 14:7); in the other, the prophet announces that “the Redeemer (or, ‘Deliverer’) shall come to (or ‘for’) Zion” (Is 59:20). But as all the glorious manifestations of Israel’s God were regarded as issuing out of Zion, as the seat of His manifested glory (Ps 20:2; 110:2; Is 31:9), the turn which the apostle gives to the words merely adds to them that familiar idea. And whereas the prophet announces that He “shall come to (or, ‘for’) them that turn from transgression in Jacob,” while the apostle makes Him say that He shall come “to turn away ungodliness from Jacob,” this is taken from the Septuagint version, and seems to indicate a different reading of the original text. The sense, however, is substantially the same in both." Dr. Kenneth Weust offers this- "(11:26, 27) “And thus”—“not merely temporal, but under the influence of the jealousy so excited—under the impression produced on the Jews by the sight of the Gentiles in their fulness peopling the kingdom—all Israel shall be saved” (Denney). By all Israel being saved, Paul means the individual salvation of each member of the nation Israel living at the time of the second Advent. Zechariah (13:1) predicts this cleansing of Israel from its sins in the words, “In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and uncleanness.” This individual cleansing from sin will be followed by a national restoration to the Messianic kingdom with Messiah reigning on the throne of David in Jerusalem as King of kings and Lord of lords for one thousand years." [Wuest, K. S. (1997). Wuest's word studies from the Greek New Testament] The verses in Matthew and Luke are speaking about the future millenial kingdon, but presume an already regenerate (hence saved) individual. I hope this helps, BradK |
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