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21 | Samaritans Examined by Priests? | Luke 17:15 | DocTrinsograce | 142798 | ||
In this transitional gospel event recorded by Luke, ten lepers (v12) seek mercy for healing (v13). He gives them a command to go show themselves to the priest (per the requirements of the law) and along the way they were healed (v14). Now, in this verse, one of the ten, a Samaritan (v16b) comes back praising God (v15) and worshiping Christ (v16a). The whole story is from verses 11 through 19. Clearly the point of this story is about submission to God in thanksgiving, praise, and worship. The point is really driven home when the only person who responded appropriately was a Samaritan, a "foreigner" (18b). Anyway, my question doesn't have anything to do with the meaning of the narrative. Rather, it has to do with the customs at the time. Question: Were all ten lepers going to the same priests? If so, would a Jewish priest have bothered to examine a Samaritan, a man who would have been considered unclean anyway? It is hard to imagine that Samaritans would regularly have submitted themselves to Jewish priests even for this important social function. If one of you has some insight on how the Jews and Samaritans lived together in this town (v12a) between their countries (v11b), I would be interested and appreciative. In Him, Doc |
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22 | Water alone means baptism? (Question 2) | John 3:5 | DocTrinsograce | 134705 | ||
I've looked at every reference to water ("hudatos") in all 79 occurrences of it in the New Testament. I do not find any other verse where water, by itself, is used to signify baptism. If, indeed, Jesus means Christian baptism by His use of the word water here in John 3:5, it is the only instance we have of this kind of language. Therefore, the next question approaches this issue from a different angle: Can anyone see anything in the context of this incident (i.e., John 3:1-21 and most specifically Christ's words to Nicodemus) that might give us clear indication that Jesus meant Christian baptism by His use of the word water? |
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23 | Verses where water alone means baptism? | John 3:5 | DocTrinsograce | 134507 | ||
If, has been suggested, that the reference to "water" in this verse means baptism. Do we have any other passages in scripture where the word "water" by itself means baptism? | ||||||
24 | Translation Methods | Bible general Archive 2 | DocTrinsograce | 133832 | ||
There are three major schools of thought when it comes to Bible translations: 1. Formal Equivalence: word-for-word 2. Dynamic Equivalence: thought-for-thought 3. Paraphrase The NASB is an example of Formal Equivalence. The NIV is an example of Dynamic Equivalence. The Living Bible is an example of Paraphrase. From your own perspective, explain what you think are the advantages and disadvantages of each of these approaches. |
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25 | Society and the Christian (Balance?) | 2 Cor 6:17 | DocTrinsograce | 133337 | ||
Based on Paul's admonition here (Isaiah 52:11) how do we find balance in our responsibilities to the kingdoms of this world? We are to be "in the world but not of the world," but we are to "diligently protect our heart" and "focus on the eternal, not the temporal." James (1:27) tells us we have a social responisiblity, yet are to remain unspotted from the world. How do each of you find the balance in your own lives? | ||||||
26 | Who does "the dead" include? | Rev 20:12 | DocTrinsograce | 133301 | ||
Taking John 12:44-50 into account, are the "dead" being judged here at the White Throne at the Last Day, (1) the lost, (2) the saved, or (3) all men? Please give scriptural grounds for your answer. Thank you? | ||||||
27 | Flickering tongues or flickering flames? | Acts 2:3 | DocTrinsograce | 133088 | ||
Did flames or tongues appear over the heads of the heads of these believers at Pentecost? Please justify your answer if possible. (Again, not a leading question.) | ||||||
28 | Why did the Savior Dread the Cup? | Matt 26:38 | DocTrinsograce | 133087 | ||
At Gethsemane Jesus was anticipating what was facing Him. Was it the the torture, abuse, and physical torment that He was about to experience that caused Him to ask the Father to "let this cup pass from me?" Please explain your answer. (This isn't a leading question. A recent post made me curious what people thought of this.) | ||||||
29 | Word Study: Helko, please? | John 18:10 | DocTrinsograce | 132822 | ||
Fishermen are lousy swordsmen. They cut off ears when they are trying to cut off heads. Kalos, my brother, greetings! The word "drew" here is the Greek word "helko." Would you be so kind -- at your own convenience -- to do a word study on this helko? Look at all the references and tell us about them, so we can see how it was used. I believe it only occurs 8 times in the New Testament. If you have the resources, could you see if it occurs in the Septuagent as well? You always do such a great job on word studies! Of course, if you choose not to, I won't be offended! Thanks, bro... In Him, Doc |
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30 | "Bosom of Abraham" a Rabbinical Idiom? | Luke 16:20 | DocTrinsograce | 131282 | ||
It is a great error to base doctrine on anything but scripture, and scripture alone. However, extra-biblical sources can, at times, be interesting -- so long as we keep this caveat in mind! That said, I'd like to present as an intellectual curiosity, Flavius Josephus' "Discourse on Hades to the Greeks." It can be found at the web site below. Although it is possible that Christ influenced the Rabbinical thinking of the time, I rather think, instead, that perhaps Christ in the parable of Lazarus was making use of Rabbinical thinking for instructive purposes. Be that as it may, you will find this short essay interesting. If nothing else, it is one of the only extra-biblical sources I've found for what Jews thought about life after death. Note that Josephus discusses the resurrection, reflecting his Pharisaical background. As an exercise in critical thinking, compare and contrast this account with Christ's parable of Lazarus and Dives. http://www.ccel.org/j/josephus/works/hades.htm I'd appreciate reading your observations. |
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31 | Purpose of attending church? | Acts 2:45 | DocTrinsograce | 130517 | ||
What is the true function of the church from a biblical perspective? By "church" I mean the place (usually a building) where we regularly meet. Is there a difference between how the church functions if one is refering to the body of Christ or if one is refering to the meeting place? What Scriptures explain why we all show up at the same time and on the same day as other believers to do the things we do? And since I'm on the subject, what IS it we do and WHY do we do it? Eagerly awaiting your answers, along with supporting chapter and verse. In Christ, Karen (Mrs Doc) |
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32 | Purpose of attending church? | Acts 2:46 | DocTrinsograce | 130508 | ||
What is the true function of the church from a biblical perspective? By "church" I mean the place (usually a building) where we regularly meet. Is there a difference between how the church functions if one is refering to the body of Christ or if one is refering to the meeting place? What Scriptures explain why we all show up at the same time and on the same day as other believers to do the things we do? And since I'm on the subject, what IS it we do and WHY do we do it? Eagerly awaiting your answers, along with supporting chapter and verse. In Christ, Karen |
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33 | Rule or Ideal? | 1 Tim 3:2 | DocTrinsograce | 129950 | ||
I'd like to focus on the phrase "husband of one wife" which is repeated in Titus 1:6. These passages are used as standards, by many, to which men must suitably measure up in order to be eligible for the office of elder. This "husband of one wife" measure is the only item in the list that appears to be very objective, while all the rest are very subjective; i.e., "how hospitable?" "how well able to teach?" etc. The Greek from which these phrases were translated might be, with impunity, rendered "one woman man." I would like to submit for deliberation, very humbly, the suggestion that perhaps this was not intended to be objective but subjective like the other attributes. Perhaps, together, they represent an ideal. Thus, a "one woman man" might be a man who has never in his life loved more than one single woman. The standard would be much higher than the common interpretation. Perhaps in our day we are blinded to other posibilities because divorce and remarriage are such common issues. If you are the member of a tradition that uses these passages to select elders, I'd like to hear your thoughts -- either for or against -- on my suggestion. (By the way, there is precedence in scripture for setting up ideals for the purpose of making the best possible choice among a variety of candidates: Proverbs 31.) [Disclaimer: I am not trying to stir debate. I am not being dogmatic. I am not being speculative. I am not representing a specific theological view point. I am not being critical of a specific theological view point.] |
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34 | Rule or Ideal? | 1 Tim 3:2 | DocTrinsograce | 129921 | ||
I'd like to focus on the phrase "husband of one wife" which is repeated in Titus 1:6. These passages are used as standards, by many, to which men must suitably measure up in order to be eligible for the office of elder. This "husband of one wife" measure is the only item in the list that appears to be very objective, while all the rest are very subjective; i.e., "how hospitable?" "how well able to teach?" etc. The Greek from which these phrases were translated might be, with impunity, rendered "one woman man." I would like to submit for deliberation, very humbly, the suggestion that perhaps this was not intended to be objective but subjective like the other attributes. Perhaps, together, they represent an ideal. Thus, a "one woman man" might be a man who has never in his life loved more than one single woman. The standard would be much higher than the common interpretation. Perhaps in our day we are blinded to other posibilities because divorce and remarriage are such common issues. If you are the member of a tradition that uses these passages to select elders, I'd like to hear your thoughts -- either for or against -- on my suggestion. (By the way, there is precedence in scripture for setting up ideals for the purpose of making the best possible choice among a variety of candidates: Proverbs 31.) [Disclaimer: I am not trying to stir debate. I am not being dogmatic. I am not being speculative. I am not representing a specific theological view point. I am not being critical of a specific theological view point.] |
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35 | "Ego ami" | Mark 14:62 | DocTrinsograce | 129391 | ||
I am given to understand that Christ frequently used the Greek "Ego ami." I further understand that the Septuagint used this same phrase for YHWH. One preacher I heard stated that this was an unusual Greek phrase, not regularly used. Now I know that not everyone in this forum believes that Christ spoke Greek, but I was hoping someone might still be willing to do a word study on "Ego ami." I find that the tools available to me do not yield satisfactorily conclusive answers. | ||||||
36 | Najaf in Scripture? | Bible general Archive 2 | DocTrinsograce | 129275 | ||
Hi, Emmaus... Do you know if this city is mentioned in scripture? I don't find it -- at least with that spelling -- in a concordance. Thank you! | ||||||
37 | Grape Vine Decorated Gate? | John 14:31 | DocTrinsograce | 129272 | ||
"Get up, let us go from here." Jesus spoke these words at the end of the last supper. The "I am the vine..." teachings of chapter 15 were apparently spoken between the place of the supper (John 13:2) and the garden (John 18:1) of Gethsemane (Mattew 26:36, Mark 14:32). I heard or read somewhere -- I have now forgotten where -- that one of the old gates out of Jerusalem was decorated with a bas relief of grapes and vines. It was speculated that Christ began the words of John 15 as they passed this ornamentation on the way out of the city. Jesus frequently used things around Him as a launching point for His teaching, so this is not beyond the realm of possibility. Unfortunately, I didn't make any notes on this speculation. Since then I've been unable to verify that any of the gates were decorated in this manner. Does anyone know of a description of any gates of Jerusalem having such ornamentation? | ||||||
38 | Which Gate? | NT general Archive 1 | DocTrinsograce | 129225 | ||
As Jesus and His desiples walked across the Kidron Valley to the Garden Gethsamene, what city gate would they have most likely left through. | ||||||
39 | How Many? | Rom 8:30 | DocTrinsograce | 127309 | ||
1. In light of the above verse, how many who were called, were also justified? 2. In light of the above verse, how many do you think have been called, justified, or glorified that He did not first foreknow or foreordain? |
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40 | Who made us? | Bible general Archive 2 | DocTrinsograce | 126814 | ||
Doc continues to quibble: What about, Psalm 100:3a "Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;"? | ||||||
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