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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Unanswered Bible Questions Author: kalos Ordered by Verse |
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21 | To capitalize or not to capitalize? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1817 | ||
Philippians 2:3 (ASV 1901) "[doing] nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;" (Note: the entire text of the ASV is available online at bible.crosswalk.com(slash)OnlineStudyBible) . . . Dear R.V.H.: Let me begin by saying that I DO count YOU better than myself. I mean that sincerely. In no way am I above anyone else. My reply is not a personal attack on you. There is no malice in my question. Please re-read my original answer to your original question about capitalization of pronouns referring to Deity in the Bible. . . . "Some religious literature chooses to capitalize pronouns that refer to the deity. As in the original languages, GOD'S WORD does not capitalize any pronouns (unless they begin sentences). In some cases scholars are uncertain whether pronouns in the original texts refer to God or someone else. In these cases the presence of capitalized pronouns would be misleading.". (p. xiii, GOD'S WORD, Grand Rapids: World Publishing, 1995) . . . Let's take a look at the main points in the above quotation. . . . 1) Some religious literature chooses to capitalize pronouns that refer to the deity. Some do not. . . . 2) The Scriptures "in the original languages" do not capitalize any pronouns. If the original manuscripts did not capitalize pronouns, and those Scriptures have endured until now, then WHY does anyone today feel that pronouns referring to the Deity MUST be capitalized? . . . 3) "In some cases scholars are uncertain whether pronouns in the original texts refer to God or someone else." If SCHOLARS -- those who have learned Hebrew and Greek and have studied the Bible IN THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGES -- if they are in some cases uncertain, is there not some arrogance in the assumption that the rest of us could just take a red pencil and go merrily through the Bible, capitalizing as the mood struck us? (Perhaps you have studied Greek and Hebrew at seminary level. If you have, then more power to you.) . . . 4) "In these cases the PRESENCE of capitalized pronouns would be misleading." If, on the other hand, the ABSENCE of capitalized pronouns is misleading, then blame God. For that is how the Bible was written in the original languages. The argument that the original manuscripts (as well as certain English translations including, but not limited to, the King James) are somehow misleading sounds to me like criticism of the Author of the book. (I am not writing the Bible. I can capitalize in my personal writing whenever I want to. That is not the issue here.) . . . My point is: Since you apparently do not understand my original reply, quoted above, then you could continue to ask questions about the lack of capitalization of pronouns until the Rapture, but any answer would be meaningless to you. That is, if you cannot grasp the concept that "In some cases scholars are uncertain whether pronouns in the original texts refer to God or someone else. In these cases the presence of capitalized pronouns would be misleading." . . . Again, WHO is going to make those decisions? Sincere laymen, Catholics, Protestants, Charismatics, non-Charismatics, liturgical churches, non-liturgical churches, the Mormons, the Jehovah's Witnesses, the Christian scientists? . . . If only the solution to the problem of capitalization were as simple and simplistic as you imply they are! I'm not against capitalization. I'm just against every Thomas, Richard and Henry with a red pencil tampering with the Bible. |
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22 | What does abomination mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1850 | ||
What does the word "abomination" mean? Please define the word first, then give examples, if you wish. |
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23 | What does Bible teach about anger? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1852 | ||
What does the Bible teach about man's anger? | ||||||
24 | Is astrology forbidden? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1872 | ||
Can anyone cite Scripture forbidding consulting astrology or horoscopes? | ||||||
25 | Anything wrong with dating? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1874 | ||
Is there anything about our American custom of dating that violates Scriptural principles? Is dating, as we know it, proper preparation for Christian marriage? In addition to my fellow Americans, could someone also submit an answer from the viewpoint of a different culture or country? Has anyone read the book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" by Josh Harris? If so, comments please. | ||||||
26 | Why not recommend SBForum to others? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1989 | ||
Everyone who enjoys this Forum and would like to see the number of users grow: May I suggest that you email 5 people on your email address list and personally recommend this website, including the link (web address) in your email? The more the merrier. (I am just another member/user of this Forum. I do not speak for the Lockman Foundation nor anyone else -- only myself.) Thank you for your consideration and help in doing this. | ||||||
27 | Define the word "cult". | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2045 | ||
Please define the word "cult". What are the characteristics (social or religious) of a cult? Note: I asked about the word "cult", NOT "occult". They are two very different things. | ||||||
28 | Does Bible ban body piercing? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2150 | ||
Does the Bible prohibit body piercing? Please give Scripture with your answer. | ||||||
29 | Did you know? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2767 | ||
Congratulations to my fellow Forum users and to the Lockman Foundation! Did you know: On Apr. 2, this website had facilitated "over 650 registered users"? Today, less than 48 hours later, we now number 863 users, a net gain of 213 users (an increase of 32.7 percent in less than 2 days!). Won't it be exciting when the number of registered users reaches the 1,000 mark? Let's all keep up the good work. AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS about SBForum. And thank you, Lockman Foundation, for making this Forum available. I continue to spread the word to virtually everyone I talk to. | ||||||
30 | Did you know? - 977 users now. | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2772 | ||
Thanks, Chris! Did you all know? We now number 977 users, up from 650 last Monday, Apr. 2? This represents a whopping 50.3 percent increase in only 5 days! Good to hear from you, Chris. --JVH0212 | ||||||
31 | Did you know we did it? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 3081 | ||
We did it! By the Grace of God, we did it! Today, Mon., 04-09-2001, we have passed the 1,000 mark in the number of registered users. Uncork the Welch's white grapejuice and let's celebrate! | ||||||
32 | Where is heaven? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 3408 | ||
Where is heaven? (Please give Scripture references with your answer.) | ||||||
33 | What is heaven? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 3409 | ||
What is heaven? (Please give Scripture references with your answer.) | ||||||
34 | What will heaven be like? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 3410 | ||
What will heaven be like? (Please give Scripture reference(s) with your answer.) | ||||||
35 | Will we see God's face? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 3411 | ||
Will we see God's face in heaven? (Please give one or more CLEAR verse(s) of Scripture to support your answer.) | ||||||
36 | What next? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 4034 | ||
"The Holy spirit is Gods Holy Angels." Was this definition copied out of a Jehovah's Witness publication or was it made up on the spur of the moment.? . . . What is the Holy Spirit? For the record, the Holy Spirit is a "He" not an "it." He is a "who" not a "what." So the primary question would be better phrased, "Who is the Holy Spirit?" On the other hand, whatever the question, the answer is NOT "The Holy spirit is Gods Holy Angels." . . . The Holy Spirit "is the author of Scripture, the one who empowers Christ and believers, sovereignly bestows gifts, and can be insulted through apostasy . He sanctifies, inspires prophets, vindicates Christ, and brings blessing to believers . He provides assurance of salvation, testifies to who Jesus is, and produces orthodox Christology. He is the characteristic mark of Christians who pray in him. )Note: "who pray in *him*" not in "*them*". The Spirit creates the states in which John receives his visions, is the source for the messages to the seven churches, and one of the heavenly speakers John overhears. . . . A biblical theology of the Spirit is difficult to epitomize. He sovereignly Acts as he chooses! Most Christian traditions stress the data of certain portions of Scripture (most notably Acts or Paul) at the expense of others. . . . But an essential summary ought to include at least that *the Spirit is the transcendent, omnipresent spiritual and localizable presence of God's personality and power, living in and divinely empowering all of God's true people.* . . . Craig L. Blomberg" (pp. 347-348, Baker Theological Dictionary of the Bible, Baker Books, 1996. Available in print and also online at http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/ --Look up: "Holy Spirit" in Baker's.) ------------------------------------------ . . . The Father is God. The Son is God. The Holy Spirit is God. . . . The Holy Spirit is a person -- not an it, not a what, not merely an influence, and certainly NOT angels -- but a PERSON. ------------------------------------------ . . . That was some clarification of the Holy Spirit. Only 3 "things" in heaven, the Father, the son and the angles? And maybe satan? My only question is: To support your opinion could you cite chapter and verse please? CHAPTER AND VERSE. . . . I see the answer is: NO, you cannot cite chapter and verse for your assertion that "There are only three things in heaven, the Father,the son and the angles, unless you count satan and his bunch than there's four" . . . What next? Are we going to be told we should be baptizing in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Angels? |
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37 | Revised ques.: What next? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 4102 | ||
What is the Holy Spirit? For the record, the Holy Spirit is a "He" not an "it." He is a "who" not a "what." So the primary question would be better phrased, "Who is the Holy Spirit?" On the other hand, whatever the question, the answer is NOT "The Holy spirit is Gods Holy Angels." See also Craig L. Blomberg", pp. 347-348, Baker Theological Dictionary of the Bible, Baker Books, 1996. Available in print and also online at http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/ Look up: "Holy Spirit" in Baker's. The Father is God. The Son is God. The Holy Spirit is God. The Holy Spirit is a person -- not an it, not a what, not merely an influence, and certainly NOT angels -- but a PERSON. (To Whom It May Concern: That was some clarification of the Holy Spirit. Only 3 "things" in heaven, the Father, the son and the angles? And maybe satan? My only question is: To support your opinion could you cite chapter and verse please? CHAPTER AND VERSE. . . . I see the answer is: NO, you cannot cite chapter and verse for your assertion.) What next? Are we going to be told we should be baptizing in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Angels? |
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38 | What is biblical discernment...? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 6220 | ||
What is biblical discernment and why is it important? | ||||||
39 | what is the will of God? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 6222 | ||
How does a person making decisions know what is the will of God? | ||||||
40 | How can a Christian overcome a bad habit | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 6223 | ||
How can a Christian overcome a bad habit? | ||||||
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