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21 | Searching for the truth | Matthew | Radioman2 | 103198 | ||
FytRobert: No problem, brother. :-) My post asking for book, chapter and verse was not addressed to you, but to DAIRYLEADER5. He is the one who attempts to tell us what Jesus was saying, without providing Scripture references to support his assertion. I'm not necessarily saying that DL5 is wrong. I merely ask the question of him. Grace and peace to you, Radioman2 |
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22 | is drinkin wine a sin | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 103169 | ||
Drunkenness is always a sin... "Careful biblical interpretation, however, requires that the choice to ABSTAIN [from alcohol] be made for reasons other than the demand of the biblical pattern." __________________________ 'The term "abstinence" is often identified with the question of the use or nonuse of alcoholic beverages. The Bible consistently condemns drunkenness, but it cannot be viewed as teaching total abstinence from fermented wine. The linguistic, historical-cultural, and contextual aspects of Scripture are often abused by those who claim that the Bible requires total abstinence. The primary Hebrew terms are yayin [Iy:y], tiros [v/ryiT], and asim. All three may refer to fermented wine in a negative connotation (cf. in order Prov 23:31; Hosea 4:11; Isa 49:26) and all three refer to the expected positive use of fermented wine (yayin [Iy:y] - Lev 23:13; Num 6:20; 28:14; Deut 14:26; Psalm 104:15; Isa 55:1; Itiros [v/ryiT] - Deut 14:23; asim - Joel 3:18). All three are used interchangeably and no hard-line distinctions for a linguistic reference to unfermented as opposed to fermented wine can be sustained for any term. The Greek word oinos [oi\no"] commonly translates all three terms in the Septuagint and is the common term for wine in the Greek period and in the New Testament. Paul cites oinos [oi\no"] as a nonissue equivalent to the meat offered to idols in Romans 14:21. The less-used Greek term gleukos [gleu'ko"], "new wine, " may also mean fermented (cf. Acts 2:13). The ancient world often diluted wine with water for a more or less fermented effect, although this could be viewed as an insult (cf. Isa 1:22). 'The historical setting of Israel as one of the leading and most respected wine-producing nations in their part of the ancient world is well documented. The blessings of this product are recorded in the Bible along with the evils that come from its abuse. Wine is a major image of joy and blessing (cf. Gen 27:28; Psalm 104:14-15). The messianic era is depicted as a time of great blessing via this imagery (Joel 3:18; Amos 9:13; Zech 9:17). The destruction of wine is noted as a calamity in the life of Israel (Deut 28:30-39; Isa 62:8; 65:21; Micah 6:15; Zeph 1:13). 'Believers in any given time period or geographical location may choose total abstinence from alcoholic beverages for numerous reasons. One may use certain passages of Scripture to warn against abuse just like ancient Israel did. The abuse of strong drink has plagued all cultures and reasons to abstain abound. Careful biblical interpretation, however, requires that the choice to abstain be made for reasons other than the demand of the biblical pattern.' Gary T. Meadors Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Edited by Walter A. Elwell Published by Baker Books. (http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/) (Emphasis added.) --Radioman2 |
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23 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 102937 | ||
Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? Do you really want to know or are you here to argue the issue, having already taken a position, pro or con? I don't mean to be rude. But many, many times questions such as this are asked by people who have already made up their minds. Grace to you, Radioman2 |
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24 | Contradictions in the Bible? | John 17:17 | Radioman2 | 102893 | ||
I must say your atheist friends have many questions and you have an excellent memory to remember them all in such great detail. I have found the following websites to be very useful in explaining apparent Bible contradictions. http://worthynews.com/apologetics/apol101part1.htm http://www.carm.org/bible_difficulties.htm --Radioman2 |
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25 | Contradictions in the Bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 102892 | ||
I have found the following websites to be very useful in explaining apparent Bible contradictions. http://worthynews.com/apologetics/apol101part1.htm http://www.carm.org/bible_difficulties.htm |
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26 | More contradictions in the Bible? | Ruth | Radioman2 | 102891 | ||
I have found the following websites to be very useful in explaining apparent Bible contradictions. http://worthynews.com/apologetics/apol101part1.htm http://www.carm.org/bible_difficulties.htm |
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27 | final round of "contradictions" | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 102889 | ||
I have found the following websites to be very useful in explaining apparent Bible contradictions. http://worthynews.com/apologetics/apol101part1.htm http://www.carm.org/bible_difficulties.htm |
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28 | PROVE ME: God's challenge to tithers | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 102465 | ||
Tithing is not God's challenge. Tithing is a command given to Israel in the Law. It is not tithing but GIVING that is "a matter of attitude and the love for God..." Throughout Scripture giving to God is always voluntary. "Tithes were not primarily gifts to God, but taxes for funding the national budget in Israel." "New Testament believers are never commanded to tithe. " "All giving apart from that required to run the government was purely voluntary (cf. Exodus 25:2; 1 Chronicles 29:9). Each person gave whatever was in his heart to give; no percentage or amount was specified. "New Testament believers are never commanded to tithe. Matthew 22:15-22 and Romans 13:1-7 tell us about the only required giving in the church age, which is the paying of taxes to the government." "The guideline for our GIVING to God and His work is found in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7: "Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver." ____________________ (www.gty.org) (Emphasis added.) For much more in-depth information on Tithing, including many Scripture references, look up "Tithing" in Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Baker's Dictionary is available online at (bible.crosswalk.com) --Radioman2 |
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29 | PROVE ME: God's challenge to tithers | 2 Cor 9:7 | Radioman2 | 102455 | ||
Tithing is not God's challenge. Tithing is a command given to Israel in the Law. It is not tithing but GIVING that is "a matter of attitude and the love for God..." Throughout Scripture giving to God is always voluntary. "Tithes were not primarily gifts to God, but taxes for funding the national budget in Israel." "New Testament believers are never commanded to tithe. " "All giving apart from that required to run the government was purely voluntary (cf. Exodus 25:2; 1 Chronicles 29:9). Each person gave whatever was in his heart to give; no percentage or amount was specified. "New Testament believers are never commanded to tithe. Matthew 22:15-22 and Romans 13:1-7 tell us about the only required giving in the church age, which is the paying of taxes to the government." "The guideline for our GIVING to God and His work is found in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7: "Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver." ____________________ (www.gty.org) (Emphasis added.) For much more in-depth information on Tithing, including many Scripture references, look up "Tithing" in Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Baker's Dictionary is available online at (bible.crosswalk.com) --Radioman2 |
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30 | Can we disappoint the omniscient God? | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 102209 | ||
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31 | What would you like to be doing when...? | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 102197 | ||
George: You ask a very interesting question. "What would you like to be doing when Christ comes?" Breathing, i.e. living. I would like to be alive and breathing when Christ comes. Grace to you, Radioman2 |
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32 | ghosts? | Eph 6:12 | Radioman2 | 102010 | ||
No, I do not believe in ghosts. Nor do I believe in leprechauns or unicorns. --Radioman2 |
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33 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 101929 | ||
Reason this: "One of the basic principles of biblical interpretation is the analogia scriptura, the analogy of Scripture. In other words, we must compare Scripture with Scripture in order to understand its full and proper sense. And since the Bible doesn't contradict itself, any interpretation of a specific passage that contradicts the general teaching of the Bible is to be rejected. Since the general teaching of the Bible is, as we have seen, that baptism and other forms of ritual are not necessary for salvation, no individual passage could teach otherwise. Thus we must look for interpretations of those passages that will be in harmony with the general teaching of Scripture." (http://www.gty.org/IssuesandAnswers/archive/baptism.htm) --Radioman2 |
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34 | Are Christian apologetics unbiblical? | 1 Pet 3:15 | Radioman2 | 101676 | ||
Apologetics Defined The reply that begins "Oh Lord! anyone who knows anything about..." is an interesting example of a non-answer to the original question. The question was and is, "Should one try to be clear or muddled?" It is a subtopic under the original question, which is: Are Christian apologetics unbiblical? Apologetics Defined. 'The word "apologetics" comes from the Greek word "apologia," pronounced, "ap-ol-og-ee’-ah." It means, "a verbal defense." It is used eight times in the New Testament: Acts 22:1; 25:16; 1 Cor. 9:3; 2 Cor. 7:11; Phil. 1;7,17; 2 Tim. 4:16, and 1 Pet. 3:15. ( . . . ) 'Therefore, Christian apologetics is that branch of Christianity that deals with answering any and all critics who oppose or question the revelation of God in Christ and the Bible. It can include studying such subjects as biblical manuscript transmission, philosophy, biology, mathematics, evolution, and logic. But it can also consist of simply giving an answer to a question about Jesus or a Bible passage. The latter case is by far the most common and you don’t have to read a ton of books to do that. ( . . . ) 'Basically, apologetics is equivalent to theology in sneakers. It means getting the hay down off the loft and down to where the cows can eat it. Anyone can ‘do’ apologetics. All it takes is a willingness, a little work, and the Spirit of God in you' (http://www.carm.org/apologetics/intro.htm). --Radioman2 |
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35 | Where is Kurdistan | Matthew | Radioman2 | 101446 | ||
God is not an "ethnic group with its own language and culture," now is He? | ||||||
36 | Any literature? | Luke 14:26 | Radioman2 | 101427 | ||
I have found the following websites to be very useful in answering apparent Bible contradictions. http://worthynews.com/apologetics/apol101part1.htm http://www.carm.org/bible_difficulties.htm --Radioman2 |
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37 | Will we have physical or spiritual bodie | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 101113 | ||
The Bible does not say that our memories will be erased in heaven. 'Will we recognize and be reunited with our loved ones in heaven? 'Yes! In the Old Testament, when a person died, the biblical writers said he was "gathered to his people" (cf. Gen. 25:8; 35:29; 49:29; Num. 20:24; Judg. 2:10). In 2 Samuel 12, when David's infant child died, David confidently said, "I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me" (v. 23). David evidently expected to see the child again-not just a nameless, faceless soul without an identity, but that very child. 'The New Testament indicates even more clearly that our identities will remain unchanged. While sharing the Passover meal with His disciples, Christ said, "Take this [cup] and divide it among yourselves; for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes" (Luke 22:17-18). Christ was promising that He and His disciples would drink the fruit of the vine together again-in heaven. Elsewhere Jesus makes a similar, but even more definite, promise: "Many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven" (Matt. 8:11). 'Furthermore, Moses and Elijah appeared with Christ on the Mount of Transfiguration. Even though they died centuries before, they still maintained a clear identity (Matt. 17:3) -- Peter, James, and John evidently recognized them (v. 4), which implies that we will somehow be able to recognize people we've never even seen before. All the redeemed will maintain their identity forever, but in a perfected form.' To read the rest of this article, go to: (http://www.gty.org/IssuesandAnswers/archive/heaven8.htm) --Radioman2 |
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38 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | Radioman2 | 100482 | ||
In this thread (i.e., in the replies to your question) people seem to be confusing witnessing with preaching. Preaching is not witnessing. Witnessing is not preaching. They are two different things. (As far as witnessing is concerned, Jesus did not tell His disciples to DO witnessing. He told them, You shall BE witnesses (Acts 1:8). BE not Do.) Grace to you, Radioman2 |
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39 | Who is "they" in 2 Tim 4:3-4 ? | 2 Thess 2:11 | Radioman2 | 100283 | ||
Question: Who is "they" in 2 Tim 4:3-4 ? Answer: people. For the time is coming when [PEOPLE] will not tolerate (endure) sound and wholesome instruction, but, having ears itching [for something pleasing and gratifying], they will gather to themselves one teacher after another to a considerable number, chosen to satisfy their own liking and to foster the errors they hold, AMPLIFIED 2 Timothy 4:3 (emphasis added) |
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40 | Who being over all? | Rom 9:5 | Radioman2 | 98771 | ||
Ray: I do not want you to think that I wasn't intending to answer your question. My time on the Internet has been extremely limited in the past several days. I need time to compose a reply to your question. I will answer it soon. Take care. Your brother in Christ, Radioman2 |
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