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21 | Theoretical Question | Bible general Archive 2 | Pastor Glenn | 139865 | ||
Hello Tim, Your right: "No where does this passage say that the angel will become their god!" I was looking for that, but failed to mention it. How Eric could see this angel as Satan from this passage of scipture is the real mistery. I wonder if the misconception that the God of the Old Testament is a different God than the God of the New Testament is what Eric's faith is built upon. If so, he is in for a very rude awakening. Your Brother in Christ, Pastor Glenn |
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22 | explain the trinity | Bible general Archive 2 | Pastor Glenn | 140206 | ||
jcsav, I just reviewed a post to you from EdB, post ID 112839. I see you are "Oneness" Pentacostal. You do believe that Jesus is God, but that God is only one person that manifests as three (Modalism). Well , I was wandering how you explain Jesus' reasoning when He said: John 8 16 And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent Me. 17 It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true. 18 I am One who bears witness of Myself, and the Father who sent Me bears witness of Me." Notice that He said "... the testimony of two men is true. ..." Doesn't this show Jesus as using faulty reasoning if He in fact was the same person as the Father? And how about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? Mat 12 31 "Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. 32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come. If the blasphemy is against the same person, then why is there forgiveness for blasphemy against the "Son of Man" (Jesus Christ), but not forgiveness for blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? If you really are interested in "what God says about Himself", then study what He said about Himself in these scriptures above. |
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23 | explain the trinity | Bible general Archive 2 | Pastor Glenn | 140207 | ||
Mathew 22 42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. 43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, 44 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? (Psalms 110, Acts 2:34-35) Notice "...The LORD said unto my Lord...". This is another scripture (used several times in the bible) that shows one person talking to another person (Trinity). |
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24 | explain Mat 22:44 using "oneness" doctrn | Bible general Archive 2 | Pastor Glenn | 140226 | ||
"Haven't you read where it says there is One Lord. " Yes, I agree. The Lord is one: Mark 12:29 and Jesus answered him -- "The first of all the commands [is], Hear, O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one;" (Young's Literal Translation) We never deny that the Lord is one. "What are you saying, that there are two. " No, I am saying that the scriptures show one God reveiled in three persons (the trinity). My question to you is how do you explain these scriptures using "oneness" doctrine? "They knew what Jesus was saying, and that is, that he is that, "ONE LORD"." No, in this scripture He says "... the LORD said unto my Lord..." (Mat 22:44). We have one person talking to another person. Again, all that I am asking is how do you explain these scriptures using "oneness" doctrine? |
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25 | "The LORD said unto ME (David)..."??? | Bible general Archive 2 | Pastor Glenn | 140241 | ||
So you see this as saying "...The LORD said unto ME (David)..."??? | ||||||
26 | A thought about the Flood | Bible general Archive 2 | Pastor Glenn | 141201 | ||
Hello EdB, "The resistance to accept the bible account is so strong that we are not allowing everyone that holds that view serious consideration. Science knows there are errors and contradictions in their theories but rather than trying to find out what is the problem they continue to treat the theory as valid." Amen. Basic questions like on the atomic scale: "What gives the electrons energy to keep orbit" are left completely unanswered. And on the galactic scale: "What is "Dark Matter" (perform Google search) that makes up 96 percent of the universe?" They don't know the basics, but they rigidly cling to supposed knowledge of details. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. Pastor Glenn |
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27 | A thought about the Flood | Bible general Archive 2 | Pastor Glenn | 141203 | ||
"... What if the man in Genesis 1 was different from the man in Genesis two. If so, we can't say how old the earth was. This is just an example of how we might be relying too heavily on one interpretation. " Gen 1 26Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all[b] the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." 27So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. 28Then God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth." Wouldn't that make Jesus the "third" Adam? And who was that man and woman that recieved all of that dominion? And why would Jesus quote Gen chapter 1? Pastor Glenn |
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28 | The Bible is written by man long ago ove | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 60917 | ||
Fisherman, This is a very exciting subject because we have an enormous amount of information. The bible is not just "a" book. It is a library collection of 66 books that were written over a period of over 1400 years, by over 40 different secretaries many of whom were willing to give their lives rather than change their story. For they did not write with the motivation to make themselves "look good" or to profit on an amazing new story. The bible is also totally historical. There is the dead sea scrolls, as well as, the presence of "hostile" witnesses that cannot be refuted. See the following links: http://www.ibiblio.org/expo/deadsea.scrolls.exhibit/Library/library.html http://www.westarkchurchofchrist.org/library/extrabiblical.htm http://www.answersingenesis.org/docs2001/1224christmas.asp The problem is not that there is a lack of historical, scientific, or natural evidence. The problem is as stated in the scriptures: Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature–have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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29 | The Bible is written by man long ago ove | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 60919 | ||
Fisherman, This is a very exciting subject because we have an enormous amount of information. The bible is not just "a" book. It is a library collection of 66 books that were written over a period of over 1400 years, by over 40 different secretaries who were willing to give their lives rather than change their story. For they did not write with the motivation to make themselves "look good" or to profit on an amazing new story. The bible is also totally historical. There is the dead sea scrolls, as well as, the presence of "hostile" witnesses that cannot be refuted. See the following links: http://www.ibiblio.org/expo/deadsea.scrolls.exhibit/Library/library.html http://www.westarkchurchofchrist.org/library/extrabiblical.htm http://www.answersingenesis.org/docs2001/1224christmas.asp The problem is not that there is a lack of historical, scientific, or natural evidence. The problem is as stated in the scriptures: Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature–have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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30 | The Bible is written by man long ago ove | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 60920 | ||
"...many of whom were willing to give their lives..." should have said "...who were willing to give their lives..." because they often died for their testimonies. And is was'nt suicide murder either. Pastor Glenn |
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31 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61718 | ||
Hank and the rest of this forum, I looked up this old thread dealing with God's sovereignty because someone recently said that "God is in control of every single atom." Then they used that reasoning to say that it follows that God chose His Elect before the foundation of the world, so free will is an illusion. They then further implied that He purposely made some to dishonor. If God purposely made some to dishonor then why would he say this: Ezek 33: 7"So you, son of man: I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth and warn them for Me. 8When I say to the wicked, "O wicked man, you shall surely die!' and you do not speak to warn the wicked from his way, THAT WICKED MAN SHALL DIE IN HIS INIQUITY; BUT HIS BLOOD I WILL REQUIRE AT YOUR HAND. 9Nevertheless if you warn the wicked to turn from his way, and he does not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul. 10"Therefore you, O son of man, say to the house of Israel: "Thus you say, "If our transgressions and our sins lie upon us, and we pine away in them, how can we then live?"' 11Say to them: "As I live,' says the Lord GOD, "I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?' If God is in control of every atom then why would He say ”… THAT WICKED MAN SHALL DIE IN HIS INIQUITY; BUT HIS BLOOD I WILL REQUIRE AT YOUR HAND…”? This reasoning would then lead right back to this thread: "Is God responsible for evil?". I have had past experience in a different forum, of atheists, where this exact same thread of "Is God responsible for evil?" was debated. In that forum some of the participants would sign up as a different person and start threads from the opposing view point. After a while, they would pull off their sheep’s clothing and revert back to their original view point to frustrate the Christians. I don't know who may be wolfs in disguise. I am not accusing others who have posted here. You can't really know if I am not one either. But we should be "wise as serpents and harmless as doves." We are warned to "beware of false prophets in sheep’s clothing". "Be not weary in well doing. In due season we will reap if we faint not." God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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32 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61753 | ||
Hank, Yes, your old post really goes to the heart of the matter. It looks like a couple people are still around the forum from those "olden days" of 2001. ;) The forum search feature is very useful. God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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33 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61759 | ||
Very interesting scriptures Cyclist, It is a shame that some people will totally ignore scriptures or try to change the interpretation so that it would not have been worth saying. This is why when we interpret the bible, we need to humble ourselves, pray, and ask God to remove our own pride. Then we can judge ourselves and our motives before He can give us a more spiritual understanding. Jesus said, "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. " John 6:63 God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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34 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61809 | ||
John Reformed, You quoted, “1. INABILITY DOES NOT RULE OUT RESPONSIBILITY ……"No man can come unto me except the Father who sent me draw him," says the Lord Christ (John 6:44).” But Jesus also said, John 12: 32And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself." It is not God’s plan or will that any should perish. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. You also quoted, “2. CERTAINTY DOES NOT RULE OUT NECESSITY …THE PLAN OF GOD IS UNCHANGEABLE, because God is faithful and true (Job 23:13-14). IT IS UNCONDITIONAL, that is, its execution does not depend on any action of man but even renders such action certain (Acts 2:23; Ephesians 2:8). Moreover, it is all-inclusive, embracing the good and the wicked actions of men (Ephesians 2:10; Acts 2:23), …. It ensures the certain salvation of a vast number of favoured sinners.” Look at the main scripture: Acts 2:22"Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know-- 23Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have TAKEN[3] BY LAWLESS HANDS, have crucified, and put to death; The “taken[3] by lawless hands” was indeed certain, WHO’S hands that Satan would use was UNCERTAIN, in that no one person had been singled out in prophecy to carry it out. Of course God foreknew WHO because He knows the future, as well as, the heart of everyone from afar. Look at the other main scripture: Eph 2:8For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. God’s foreknowledge means that some are indeed predestinated, in that God already KNOWS their destination. God knows our hearts before we are born with freewill. Deuteronomy 8:2 And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. Deuteronomy 26:16 "This day the LORD your God commands you to observe these statutes and judgments; therefore you shall be careful to observe them with all your heart and with all your soul. It was God’s plan for them to obey “…with all your heart and with all your soul.”, but they always sinned again. Jer 17:9"The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it? 10I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. God’s angels are witnesses from the beginning until the end, but they are not going to ask “Is God responsible for evil?”. God has already recorded what they will say: Rev 16:5And I heard the angel of the waters saying: "You are righteous, O Lord,[2] The One who is and who was and who is to be,[3] Because You have judged these things. 6For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, And You have given them blood to drink. For[4] it is their just due." 7And I heard another from[5] the altar saying, "Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgments." However, There will be men who will blame God for their condition in blasphemy: Rev 16:9And men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues; and they did not repent and give Him glory. Rev 16:11They blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and did not repent of their deeds. Rev 16:21And great hail from heaven fell upon men, each hailstone about the weight of a talent. Men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail, since that plague was exceedingly great. The main point is that God Gives repeated opportunity for all men to be saved. He also warns us to watch our heart, to obey Him, and to walk in the spirit as opposed to the flesh. He never told us to teach predestination, even though I believe in it to the extent of God’s foreknowledge. However, He did tell us to preach “REPENTANCE FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS”: Luke 24:47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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35 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61827 | ||
John Reformed, Quoting complimentary scriptures is the way I was always taught to study scripture in Sunday School. We learned that Satan knows scripture better than we do. But we need to respond like Jesus did by saying "It is written..." when He was tempted as the devil used scriptures also by saying "It is written..." Mat 4:1-11. But I am not saying that you are the devil. Remember that Satan used God's word and twisted it to deceive Eve. He tries to use scripture to deceive us in our minds also. Using related scriptures gives us a much better picture of what God is saying. You quoted, “1. INABILITY DOES NOT RULE OUT RESPONSIBILITY ……"No man can come unto me except the Father who sent me draw him," says the Lord Christ (John 6:44).” But Jesus also said, John 12: 32And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself." It is not God’s plan or will that any should perish. John 6:44 means that God has to touch a person's heart to draw them to Jesus. However, that does not mean that they must respond to God's drawing. Also they may be drawn to Jesus, but later they turn away. (See the parable of the sower Mat 13:18-23) John 12:32 means that Jesus must be lifted up on the cross to be crucified. It means a lot more also. If the full story is told boldly by all Christians in a truly uplifting manner in the power of the Holy Ghost, then He will draw ALL men unto him! Just as Moses lifted up the serpent, so must we lift up Jesus: John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: John 3:15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. God’s foreknowledge means that some are indeed predestinated, in that God already KNOWS their destination. God knows our hearts before we are born with freewill. It was God’s plan for them to obey “…with all your heart and with all your soul.”, but they always sinned again. The main point is that God Gives repeated opportunity for all men to be saved. He also warns us to watch our heart, to obey Him, and to walk in the spirit as opposed to the flesh. He never told us to teach predestination, even though I believe in it to the extent of God’s foreknowledge. However, He did tell us to preach “REPENTANCE FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS”: Luke 24:47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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36 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61862 | ||
John, Here is what I said concerning John 6:44, "It is not God’s plan or will that any should perish. John 6:44 means that God has to touch a person's heart to draw them to Jesus. However, that does not mean that they must respond to God's drawing. Also they may be drawn to Jesus, but later they turn away. (See the parable of the sower Mat 13:18-23) " I do not see a conflict with what you said here, "Jesus then explains the meaning of the verse to them: "Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father, comes to Me." Therefore, it seems clear that Jesus is telling them that their grumbling is a sign that they have not been have NOT been "TAUGHT OF GOD". Those who are taught by God are those who come to Jesus. " Those that are "TAUGHT OF GOD" are taught by the Holy Ghost. Is there a conflict in what we are saying? God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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37 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61873 | ||
John, You said, "...The crowd, with a few exceptions turn away from Jesus and depart. Thereby proving that they were not drawn. All that are drawn are taught and all that are taught come to Jesus. " Now I see where we differ. I said, all that are drawn may not always stay. But you are saying if they do not stay then they were not really "drawn". Do you equate "drawn" with "born again"? How do you come to that conclusion from this scripture seeing that Judas Iscariot was still with them? God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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38 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61888 | ||
John, You said, "Yes I do. The reason I do is because Jesus said "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day ".(John 6:44) " Now John that kind of throws a monkey wrench into my argument FOR the possibility of falling away after first being drawn! Ouch. Then You said, "As far as Judas goes, Jesus knew that from the the begnning that Judas was a "son of his father the devil". He was not different than alot of people who "say" they are followers of Christ but the truth is not in them. " But you already said, "...The crowd, with a few exceptions turn away from Jesus and depart. Thereby proving that they were not drawn. All that are drawn are taught and all that are taught come to Jesus. " So how do you deal with Judas' falling away seeing that he did not leave with the crowd. But he stayed to be taught. Now, here is a scripture that should put a monkey wrench into your argument of "All that are drawn are taught and all that are taught come to Jesus. ", Heb 6:4For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6if they fall away,[2] to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame. Doesn’t this support my argument FOR the possibility of falling away after first being drawn! God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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39 | JRdoc? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61894 | ||
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40 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61899 | ||
John, Your argument on John 6:44 does appear to have some merit until to slams into Hebrews 6:4-6. Are these scriptures contradicting each other? When there appears to be a contradiction it is always the interpretation or application of one of the scriptures that is wrong. For example Satan said, Mat 4:6and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: "He shall give His angels charge over you,' and, "In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone."'[Psalm 91:11-12] 7Jesus said to him, "It is written again, "You shall not tempt the LORD your God."'[Deuteronomy 6:16] No we are not Jesus, but we need to understand by studying and praying about the methods used for proper interpretation. Yes, context is important, but so is the referencing of related scripture. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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