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21 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87888 | ||
Hey RM2, I really don't have the time at present to read your entire posting, but let's get real about Proverbs 8:22. It can not be applied in the way that Witnesses say it is for a variety of reasons. My personal favorite is this, the first nine chps. of Proverbs is referring to Wisdom. If 8:22 is in reference to Christ, then all nine chps. are in reference to Christ as well. In short order, according to these nine chps. Christ is a woman; yelling in the streets; Christ live in a house with seven pillars, and Christ is living with someone named Purdence. IT JUST DON'T ADD UP!! I will read your post in it's entirety. The CurtMan |
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22 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87913 | ||
Yeah, but see I have this one problem with your explanation. I don't understand it. I didn't attin Rice University. I went to the School of Hard Knocks, and even dropped outta that one. | ||||||
23 | how to start reading the bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87995 | ||
Good News Minister, Have you ever heard of the Bereans?? They're a group of people you'll find over in Acts 17. These people are commended for what they did and didn't do. See Paul went to Berea with some strange info., it included things like the long awaited Messiah being crucified and ressurected. Now what these people did was LISTEN without prejudice. They didn't turn a deaf ear to what Paul was saying. They didn't turn a blind eye, and totally disregard what was being said. They LISTEN with all readiness of mind, then they went home and 'searched' the scriptures night and day. Now the word 'searched' in this verse was translated from a greek word implying, 'to do a thorough investigation of a matter'. What was the matter that they did a thorough investigation of?? Scripture, of course. And guess what they found out?? That the things that Paul was teaching was true. That's an example that WE ALL should follow. But we don't ALL follow it, do we?? |
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24 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87999 | ||
Pastor Glenn, Your personal perspective would greatly be appreciated in this matter. When do you think that a person should 'kick the dust of their feet' and move on?? I'm thinking about the story that Jesus told about the Wheat and the Tares. It is obvious that we have tares among us. I'm also thinking about that verse in I Cor. 2:14, I think that's the one that says something like, "the natural man understandeth not the things of God". So all things considered, what's your personal take on 'kicking the dust off of our feet' and moving on?? |
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25 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 88071 | ||
Thanks for the reply. The CurtMan |
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26 | how to start reading the bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 88073 | ||
Good News Minister, One of the things that the Bereans did was LISTENED to Paul, and ran what he said up against what scripture says. They listened without perjudice, Good News Minister. They didn't argue, they accepted what is was that Paul told them. Are you like that my friend?? Would it be fair to say what 'everyone else insn't doing if your not doing it yourself?? Have you proved 'all things'?? Have you really proved for yourself what everyone else has been telling you about the trinity is truly a bunch of nonsense, or are you taking someone else's word for it?? |
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27 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 88097 | ||
Truthfinder, are you still out there?? I was wondering if you would elaborate alittle on your last message to me. The CurtMan |
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28 | how to start reading the bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 88172 | ||
Good News Minister, What have I said to give you the impression that I'm upset with you?? Just because we do not see Eye to Eye on scripture is by no means reason enough to get upset over. I am not upset with you. I'm sadden by your spiritual delima, but I'm not upset with you. Luke 16 tends to indicate that when a person is condemned eternally, not only do they suffer, but they suffer with the ability to remember their past. They have the ability to remember people who tried to keep them from receiving the eternal punishment they did. Do I believe in Heaven; Hell and the Trinity?? YES I DO, with all my heart, mind and soul. The biblical evidence is too strong to ignor. Unless you are intentionally blinded by the fact, and you are, and that's what saddens me. But even scripture indicates that the carnal mind can not accept the things of God. However; I am rather interested in names of theologians who you know that agree with the doctrine of the Watchtower; or maybe their interpretation of John 1:1. Oh, and one final note. Just because the JW's go door to door doesn't mean that they are spreading the truth. The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society has already proven themselves to be a false prophet, and this is the doctrine that you willingly choose to follow. One of us is right, and the other is dead wrong. We both believe we're right, but only time will tell. Please get back with me with those names. The CurtMan |
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29 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 88240 | ||
Good Morning Truthfinder I have the info. you requested. 'All the Divine Names and Titles in the Bible', by Herbert Lockyer. Published by Zondervan Publishing House Grand Rapids, Michigan. Pg. 5, under, 'The Names and Titles of God the Father', par. 3, "In the beginning God-Gen. 1:1-as well as in the other references, the name is in the plural, and is a foregleam of the trinity acting in Unity. Ex. 20:11; Col. 1:16; and Job 26:13. God 'plural' said let us make man in our image. Gen. 1:26. Just outta curiosity, who was God talking to when He said, "let US make man in our image"?? Also, you might want to try looking at The Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament, Vol. 1, by Moody Press. It says this, "...a better reason can be seen in Scripture itself where , in the very first chapter of Gen, the necessity of a term conveying both the unity of the one God and yet allowing for a plurality of persons is found. It goes on futher to say this, "The New Testament does not teach one God who acted in three modes, modalism, but one divine being who exists in three persons who are co-equal and co-eternal.The main point is that the Bible clearly declares one God in three persons all of whom are God. Note what Paul said about Jesus, and remember, this was not easy for him, as he was a Hebrew of Hebrews, a Pharisee. He wrote of Jesus, "looking for the blessed hope ad the appearing of the golry of our great God AND Savior, Christ Jesus." |
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30 | how to start reading the bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 89843 | ||
Good Morning Good News Minister, Sorry it took me so long to respond to your last message, but I’ve been away for awhile. Hebrews 1:8 is one of those verses that Christians use to affirm the divine deity of Christ. In Hebrews 1:8, God the Father Himself affirms Jesus’ deity by calling Him God. Not a god, but God. Ok, lets take this out into left field and bring it home. In a Watchtower publication called Reasoning from the Scripture, pg. 64, under the heading, ‘How can we be sure the Bible has not been changed, is this: “It is true that some translations of the Bible adhere more closely to what is in the original languages than others do. Modern paraphrase Bibles has taken liberties that at times alter the original meaning. Some translators have allowed personal beliefs to color their renderings. But these weaknesses CAN BE IDENTIFIED by comparison of a variety of translations. Hebrews 1:8-9 Amplified Version But as to the Son, He says to Him, Your throne O God is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of absolute righteousness-of justice and straightforwardness. v. 9 You have loved righteousness-You have delighted in integrity, virture and uprightness in purpose, thought and action-and You have hated lawlessness. Therefore God, Your God has anointed You with the oil of exultant joy and gladness above and beyond your companions. King James Version But unto the Son He saith, Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom. v. 9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even they God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. New King James Version But to the Son He says, Your throne O God is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom. v. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness, therefore God; Your God has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than your companions. New American Standard Version But of the Son He says, Thy throne O God is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of His kingdom. v. 9 Thou hast loved righteousness and hated lawlessness. Therefore God, Thy God hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy companions. New International Version But about the Son He says, Your throne O God will last forever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom. v. 9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness, therefore God; Your God has set you above your companions by anointing You with the oil of gladness. New World Translation But with reference to the Son, God is your throne forever and ever, and scepter of your kingdom is the scepter of uprightness. v. 9 You loved righteousness and you hated lawlessness. That is why God, your God, anointed you with the oil of exultation more than your partners. The New World Translation is not relaying the same message. EVERYPLACE in scripture where the Godhead of Jesus is affirmed, The New World Translation twists it to imply something else. And you’re wondering why Ron Rhodes has a problem with this? He’s not the only one; most true believers that take bible study seriously have a problem with this. Run the same analyzes on John 1:1 and the results will be the same, The New World Translation sticks out like a sore thumb; it goes in the opposite direction. The New World Translation is the PERFECT EXAMPLE of how the Bible should not be translated. |
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31 | Why didn't Noah stop tower of Babel? | Genesis | TheCurtMan | 95768 | ||
RM2, My thoughts exactly. The CurtMan |
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32 | What are a few characteristics of of God | Genesis | TheCurtMan | 98142 | ||
So what DID you come up with after reading Genesis twice?? Is there anything that I could do to assist you?? The CurtMan |
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33 | question # 1 | Gen 1:2 | TheCurtMan | 92098 | ||
OK, so I was close. I had the right neighborhood, but the wrong church, it happens. | ||||||
34 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | TheCurtMan | 92726 | ||
Good Morning Sal, I just read the discussion you had with RM2 on God creating evil. Now I understand the purpose of the question regarding different translations. The question that I have is this: How do you interpret James 1:13-16?? |
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35 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | TheCurtMan | 92948 | ||
I personally have a hard time swallowing the fact that God created evil and called it not just good, but very good. Genesis 1:31. I keep looking at Gen. 2:17 and what I see is that God created a Tree of Knowledge. Knowledge if used correctly is a very good thing, but if used incorrectly, it can be an evil thing. I personally believe that it is possible to take something that is intended for one purpose and use it for another. I believe that evil is the result of bad decisions. I once bought a teenage friend of mine a parallel bible. A big thick hardback bible, that looked like your average Webster’s Dictionary. Now the bible in itself is good correct?? One day during a conversation that we were having, she informed me that her boyfriend was not listening to her. I jokingly suggested that she take that bible I bought her, climb a stepladder, and drop it on his toes. I told her that at that point she would have his attention. I took something that was good, and used it for something it was not designed for. The Tree of Knowledge was good, but God knew that when we misused that knowledge, evil would be the result of it. I have a hard time believing that evil is something that God created knowing that it would disrupt his creation of the planet Earth, disrupt the people that is on Earth to a degree that He, Himself would have to destroy everything with a flood, sacrifice His Son, and send people to the Eternal Lake of Fire. Try this one on for size. God is supposed to be a Just God. He’s going to create evil, and when I partake of His creation, I’m going to be eternally separated from Him, and that’s justice right?? So what do you think Sal?? Any of this making sense?? The CurtMan |
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36 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | TheCurtMan | 93057 | ||
Sal. If after tossing this question around no one has given you a solid scripture to indicate, at least in your mind, that God did not create evil. Then like everyone else, all I can offer you is my own personal beliefs. I make serious attempts to try to understand the other’s perspective on any given issue. I think that I understand yours. Col. 1:16 indicates that God created everything. He did create Lucifer, He created the Tree of Knowledge, the serpent in the garden, then there’s that verse over in Isa. 45 that you can’t seem to get around. All in all I think I see your point. I admire the fact that you’re standing firm on your beliefs, I’ve seen too many Christians who didn’t know what they believed, and ended up following every doctrine under the sun. You know what you believe and without solid evidence, you maintain your belief inspite of everything said. I disagree with your beliefs, but I admire your stance on the matter. This question I have to ask for the record. Have you tried praying on this matter? According to the first nine chapters of Proverbs, Wisdom is looking for you, seek her and ye shall find her. And what about your Spiritual Teacher, have you consulted with Him on this thing. Take a good look at 1 Cor. 2:9-16. The knowledge that the Holy Spirit has for you on this matter comes with the wisdom to understand it. No one on this forum can explain it to you to your understanding like the Holy Spirit can. Now if you don’t mind me picking on your post, there are two small points I’d like to make. The first one is, according to Gen. 2:1-2, everything that God was going to create, was created in chapter 1, which means that the Tree of Knowledge was called good along with the rest of creation at the end of chp. 1. The second point I’d like to make is something that I know you’ve heard before. I do not believe that God needed evil to accomplish His will, I can’t see the All-Sufficient God needing anything. I believe He used evil to His good. Take a look at Romans 8:28. I’m presently doing a study on Joseph. If there is anyone that I think would be a perfect example of Romans 8:28, Joseph would be the one. Hated by his brothers; sold into slavery; accused of a crime he didn’t commit. In my opinion, one of the best parts of the story is how a man, committed of a crime that was punishable by death, was pulled out of jail and placed second in charge over all of Egypt. AND THE MAN WAS A HEBREW. Are you familiar with the culture of that day? Now if that isn’t the perfect example of God using evil to His glorification and to Joseph’s elevation, then I don’t know what is. Just out of curiosity, where did Joseph acquire the Administrative Skills to run Egypt?? ALL THINGS work together for the good of those who love Him. God used evil, He didn’t need evil. The CurtMan |
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37 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | TheCurtMan | 93059 | ||
Yes, I've read this. I've even made copies of it and took it home. The CurtMan |
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38 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | TheCurtMan | 93430 | ||
Brother Sal, Too many questions at one time confuses The CurtMan. It puts me in too many different arenas at the same time. However; there were two that tends to stand out in my book; Lucifer and I Cor. 16. Dealing with I Cor. 16. Someone sent you a post on this topic currently under discussion, saying something along the lines, of the things that God created were of matter; of substance. I’m afraid I’m about to mess up someone’s post so allow me to switch tracks and try it from a different perspective. There are some who believe that Wisdom was created. This can not be because if it was true, then at some point and time God would have been without wisdom since He has always exsisted. Wisdom was not created but yet it exsist. My question to you is could Evil fall in the same boat, meaning that it was not created but does exist?? Could there be anything else that might fall into the same category meaning that it wasn’t created but does exit. If you take a good look at Col. 1:16 as well as John 1:3 they specifically say that all THINGS were created by Him. What that says to me is that every matter and substance, rather in Heaven or on Earth; rather visible or invisible. Every MATTER and SUBSTANCE owes it’s origin to Christ the Sustainer; but I think the key word in this case is THINGS. As far as Lucifer is concerned, I personally believe that the whole thing involves a choice. Salvation; Obedience; Life itself. Everything involves a choice. Lucifer didn’t have to make the choice he did, neither did Adam and Eve. By the way, who forced you to except Christ?? God knew that Lucifer was going to become a rual pain, and I’m exceedingly glade that He perpared for such a thing. God could have stoped Lucifer, He could’ve stoped WWI, He could’ve stoped WWII, He could’ve even stopped 911, but He didn’t. And how do you know that even if God DID stoped Lucifer, that some other angel wouldn’t have come up with the same idea. Lucifer convienced a third of God’s angels to go up against God, how do you know that if God stoped Lucifer, some other angel wouldn’t have come up with the same bright idea of kicking God out of His Heaven. Sorry about that, TRYING to kick God out of His Heaven?? The CurtMan |
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39 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | TheCurtMan | 93433 | ||
I must be the only idiot Christian in the family of God to stand up for Lucifer, but you're being unfair to him and biblical principles. It is a biblical principle that we will suffer the consequences of our decision. John 3:16-18 verifies that fact. Lucifer wasn't created to be the devil, he was created to be an Angel of Light. Simply put, Mr. I'm going to take over Heaven, made a very bad decision, refused to repent of it, which landed him in the position he's in. God knew he'd make that decision, but I don't think that God created him that way. That in itself would violate our Freedome of Choice |
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40 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | TheCurtMan | 93598 | ||
I didn't know that the snake that tempted Eve was an Asp. How did you come by that one?? Also, judging from your comment, do you think that it'll be fair to say that evil, in this case was the result of bad decisions?? |
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