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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: Dhaniei Zewditu Ordered by Date |
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21 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 220012 | ||
Azure, Thank you for that observation. I too quickly looked and just copied; I didn't see that! Dhaniei |
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22 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219999 | ||
Dear Doc, I'm sorry to hear that you are ill; that makes me appreciate even more that you took time to answer me. Thank you. (I will pray for your comfort and swift recovery.) Sadly, by copying the link and following it, I got this: The URL contained a malformed video ID.? Dhaniei |
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23 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219974 | ||
P.S. Doc, doday did get it right about the geocentric theory. I was just trying to make the point that just because something has been the accepted for a long time doesn't mean that there is no room for further inquiry. We shouldn't just simply accept things as true just because we've always been taught that, nor because they are so old, nor because they were taught by someone revered. We were not created simply puppets in a horrible game where we have no role in what happens to us. Rather, we were given minds, knowledge, wisdom, faith, curiosity to learn from what came before us and move ever upward. (I think I recall you having some posts on Progressive Revelation? Doesn't that still apply?) I apologize if I stepped on anyone's toes, or offended anyone. This was not my intention. Truly. Dhaniei |
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24 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219972 | ||
Dear Doc, In slightly echoing what doday has asked, if "predestination," "election," and "predetermination" (and the different forms of those terms) mean that Person A from before the foundation of the earth was bound to be saved, and Person B from before the foundation of the earth was bound to not be saved, doesn't render the Great Commission unnecessary because whether or not the gospel is preached, what is to be will be? Doesn't it render passages that state "whosoever," and "all," etc. as contradictory, because the invitation wouldn't be to whosoever, nor to all for what was decided before the foundations were laid was already determined? Wouldn't that make the debate between Armenianism and Calvinism a given, as there would be no free-will, all would simply be nothing more than puppets in some horrible game? Doesn't that cause passages to contradict other passages? (We know that isn't true, so how do we reconcile the passages that use the terms "whosoever," "all," etc. to passages that uses the terms "predestined," "elected," "predetermined," etc. with the above picture those latter terms suggest?) (Just to make matters clear, the above is NOT what I believe - but when those terms, predestined, predetermined and/or election, are used, that is the picture I get. And from conversations with others, it's the picture lots of people get when faced with those terms.) I am not in agreement with universal salvation in that all will be saved when all is said and done, but I do believe that ALL were potentially saved by Messiah's work on the cross. I believe the one thing God cannot (or, rather, will not) do is force everyone, or anyone to accept and appropriate that salvation into their personal lives (even though that is His desire). Whether or not Persons A or B accept this free gift may be known by God, but not actually DECIDED beforehand by Him. That would cause salvation and grace to not be a gift. Wouldn't it? because a gift is given freely, but for it to benefit the one it's given to, it has to be received, accepted. The gift can be turned down, but with those particular terms in use, it sounds like those who appear to have turned it down were never given the opportunity to make a decision, yea or nay? In short, I have to admit that those particular words (or maybe the choice to use those words instead of some other terms) leaves me baffled because the picture they paint is contradictory to other passages. (Note, I'm saying the PICTURE is contradictory, NOT so much the passages proper in which they appear.) HELP!!?? Dhaniei |
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25 | Is there a reason to debate? | Bible general Archive 4 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219939 | ||
John, Just because something has been a part of traditional belief doesn't mean it is true. I recall a man who had a bunch of problems because he discovered that the planets revolved around the sun and not the earth as had been believed up until that time, and many continued to believe that the earth was the center of the universe - but they were wrong!!! How long did the people believe that the Pope was the all in all? How long did the people believe that only the Pope and bishops and elders should be able to read the Bible? Isn't that why the Reformation took place? Cause those people were wrong? (Note, I'm not saying that I'm right, just that long time belief of or in something doesn't make it right.) If you recall, I originally stated that I believe that He arose during the Havdalah period, which, in actuality, would be considered the first day of the week (to the Jews, but not to the Gentiles - to them it would still be Saturday evening). Have a good night Dhaniei |
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26 | Is there a reason to debate? | Bible general Archive 4 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219935 | ||
hehehe No need at all to apologize, but thank you for it anyway. People usually do have trouble with my name (how to pronounce it) so I rarely notice it. sure didn't notice it this time. I've misread names on this forum too. Hope your day has been a joyful one? Dhaniei |
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27 | Is there a reason to debate? | Bible general Archive 4 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219933 | ||
Merry Christmas to you, John The Bible is far from silent regarding the events of the Passion Week. It gives us a timeline, just not explicitely clear to us - but the scriptures are not silent about it. Besides, if God didn't want us asking questions, He would not have created us with inquisitive minds. Today we would not be discussing His word on an internet forum, we would be out in the field without even a wheel or a hoe to help us do our work. Instead, He created us with minds that ask questions, that figure out problems, that bring light and understanding into our lives where once there was darkness and confusion. :o) Dhaniei |
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28 | Is there a reason to debate? | Bible general Archive 4 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219928 | ||
John, I don't see this discussion at all as a debate where one is trying to convince another. I see it as a few people who are sharing views that slightly differ, but it appears all have scriptural basis. We are simply sharing insights, maybe right, maybe wrong, but no one is getting upset, we are just trying to learn.... Isn't that what StudyBibleForum is for? To share and learn? Sorry our discussion offended you. Dhaniei Merry Christmas all. |
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29 | wednsday or friday Jesus died | NT general Archive 1 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219921 | ||
Lightedsteps, What a nice screen name. When there are a number of hours involved, then a portion of that day could be considered a full day. But when it is only just over maybe an hour, I don't think a Jew or a Gentile from 2000 years ago or today could in good conscience state it was a full day. I don't count Weds just before being placed in the tomb as a day, I count it as the first night (using a timeline of 6pm to 6am as a night and 6am to 6pm for a day). Once again the Bible is quiet on exactly how much time elapsed from Messiah giving up the spirit (which was around 3pm) to His actual burial, but one would imagine thay it took some time for Joseph to get a personal interview with the leaders and to obtain permission to take care of the burial since being thrown in a common heap was part of the humiliation that crucifixion had in mind. We only know that he had only about 3 hours in which to do all of this - so the actual placing of our Savior into the tomb was probably very close to the "cut off" time. The Last Supper as portrayed in the Gospels has always been considered the Pesach by most Christians. I believe it to be a traditional meal eaten by Galileans when the time changes days the day before (that would be our Tues. evening), then the Galilean first-born men of the area would fast until the actual Pesach meal some 20 to 24 hours later. Dhaniei |
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30 | wednsday or friday Jesus died | NT general Archive 1 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219919 | ||
Doday, I have no problem with Shabbat morning, or afternoon, or evening, not at all. I am just extremely convinced that it was on the 7th day that He arose. When things get quieter here, I will look further into your timeline. But, once again, it is the fact that HE AROSE that is the biggest concern!! Dhaniei |
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31 | wednsday or friday Jesus died | NT general Archive 1 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219909 | ||
Good morning doday, Oh, sorry. I think I misunderstood your request when I first read and answered your post. I can be dense sometimes (too much always going on in the background - kids). I use the narrative from John chapter 12 to get the starting point, Saturday evening entry into Jerusalem, the 4 days of inspection, the day of slaughter being the 4th day. Then you have our Savior in the grave, Weds pm-Thurs am, Thurs. day, Thurs pm-Fri am, Fri/ day, Fri pm-Sat am, Sat. day, then rising as the 7th day dissolves into the first day. I also get alot of my information from extra-bilbical sources, such as the Mishneh and the Talmud. (Believe it or not, those two volumes of books can really help to answer some difficult Christian questions, especially where it concerns customs and traditions during specific time periods.) Dhaniei |
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32 | wednsday or friday Jesus died | NT general Archive 1 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219907 | ||
Greetings doday, I simply use the "sign of Jonah" (three days and three nights) quote from the Master Himself. The timing works out just fine - not exactly 72 hours (as some demand) but 3 actual nights and 3 actual days. Dhaniei |
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33 | wednsday or friday Jesus died | NT general Archive 1 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219904 | ||
Shalom again, doday, I do agree with you on the Weds crucifixion (at the third hour) but not on the rising. I believe that happened on the Sabbath during the time just as the Sabbath is dissolving into the first day of the week (today this time period is called Havdalah - separating the holy from the common). The scriptures never actually state that Messiah rose on the first day, only that the tomb was discovered to be empty at dawn. But this really shouldn't be a divisive subject, just put the possibilities out there and let anyone who wants to chew on them - the fact that He Arose is what is important!! Amen?! Dhaniei |
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34 | wednsday or friday Jesus died | NT general Archive 1 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219892 | ||
searcher, It most likely was Saturday (according to John 12) that He entered Jerusalem, but in the evening. After sunset it would have been considered the first day of the week but still a part of the waking time of the current day. (I observe the Jewish calendar and hours and it can get a bit confusing at times :0) ) Dhaniei |
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35 | wednsday or friday Jesus died | NT general Archive 1 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219871 | ||
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36 | wednsday or friday Jesus died | NT general Archive 1 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219868 | ||
Searcher, In your scenario, you seem to have left out the 4 days of inspection that the lamb is to go through before the actual slaughter after it has been chosen and taken into the house (which would have been day one)? Dhaniei |
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37 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219458 | ||
Dear Doc, It was my original reply to John that did not receive due respect. I requested to let that question drop and another poster (not John) began asking what inquiring minds had no real need to know. I have NOT violated any TOU's (as of yet...) It's all a matter of word choices, and I do mean CHOICES. You want to be known as a Christian rather than a Messianic Jew, good for you, that's your right. I CHOOSE to be known as a Messianic Jew, and that's my right. It's my right to do so without condemnation. I might add, telling one that I am a Messianic Jew opens up all kinds of doors to witness, about your Jesus Christ/my Yeshua haMashiach to Jews and non-Jews alike. If the Father is not pleased, HE will deal with me about it. HE will rebuke me, and that I will receive in all contriteness. So far, He has been silent in that area. I don't think He has a problem with either of our choices as we worship the very same Savior :o) Thank you Dhaniei |
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38 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219449 | ||
Justme, I am not ashamed of the name of christ BUT I am a Jew. Should I be ashamed of that? My Master was/is a Jew. I would much prefer to identify with my heritage. It really surprises me that you guys would be so far more interested in whether I call myself christian or Messianic Jew and totally overlook the fact that I just went thru a holiday without my husband, and 8 kids didn't have their abba. You guys need to get a grip. And, John, you're right. What am I doing here. I'll be much better off on a Jewish website than here. Dhaniei |
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39 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219442 | ||
You guys have just shown one of the very reasons I choose to distance myself from a particular term or classification. "Christian" does not paint a pretty picture (neither today nor historically, especially to a Jew). Thank you sweet, Yenisa, you alone have shown what SHOULD be the attitude of a "christian" but sadly, is not practiced by the majority. John, you asked a question, I politely requested not to respond, and a third party choose not to respect my wishes, and just look what happened! Grown adults quibbling over a word. You should be ashemed of yourselves and plead 1 John 1:9 and let it go. I'm sure there must be something more important for you boys to fret over than a word? Dhaniei |
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40 | not a question, just a blessing | Not Specified | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219425 | ||
God's Shalom to you all and have the best Thanksgiving ever! from Dhaniei and family |
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