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21 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | bronx hulk | 93124 | ||
Thanks Curtman. You have alot of wisdom and have explained yourself well in understanding my viewpoint. As a matter of fact, last night, I was looking over scripture after scripture on this. Funny you should bring up the tree and when it was planted. I pondered the possibility it was planted in Gen 1. However, I don't know for sure. I still haven't received anything definate yet. Genesis does flip flop back and forth alot. I also prayed last night about this asking God to show me if I am wrong. Because as a teacher, I do not ever want to be wrong on a matter of the Word of God. I do not want to give the wrong impression here. I know I probably sound forceful, but I am not saying I am 100 percent right on this matter. I do agree with you that God doesn't NEED evil. And that He used it. Emmaus showed my error in using "NEED". Poor choice of words on my part. I'm still praying and searching. I also saw how Radioman and Tim Moran described how sin is not created, it just is a result of the opposite of good. I also agree 100 percent with that. I think we can all see each others side of the coin now. At this point, it's come down to taking a stand on one of the sides, as we all have (Rom 14:5). I'm hung up on one point, which is, the difference between sin and evil, if there is one. I've come to the conclusion that sin and evil are two different things, but overlap each other. Example: I sin and get drunk. I was not being evil. I delibrately scheme and undermine things to tempt my brother into getting drunk. That was evil. When I look at Is 45:7, I do not read that God created sin. (That much, I can agree with everyone. Sin is definately a result of our choice to disobey the law of God.) I read that as God created Lucifer and allowed him to become evil. The thing that keeps me on my stand is that God could have destroyed Lucifer from the beginning, but chose not to. The way I understand it is Lucifer was cast down before the creation of man. I could be wrong here. If God knowing Lucifer would be evil, why didn't He destroy him then? I feel that He was planning on using Lucifer for His good purpose from the very beginning. Brother, you are right there with me in understanding me. And you are right to say too many Christians are following every other doctrine out there. "If you fall for anything, you will stand for nothing"! I just thank God that this topic does not bear anything on salvation. If it did, someone would be in trouble. All that in mind, this has been a very good study topic. To search the scriptures, humbly and deeply proves we all are trying our best for God (2 Tim 2:15). Oh, and by the way, you might not have intended this, but that scripture you listed (col 1:16), rooted me deeper in my stand on this topic. When it says principalities and powers, what was it referring to? Are they the same principalities and powers listed in Eph 6:12? I think so. Thanks for studying this with me. I have learned alot from this one, even if I haven't been persuaded by the masses :-) Your brother, Sal |
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22 | what's this saying? | 1 John 5:16 | bronx hulk | 93051 | ||
Can anyone clarify what this verse is saying? I've been over and over this one for months, but cannot get it. The only thing I get out of it is that there are 2 types of sins. One that will send you to hell and one that won't. The rest really confuses me. Sal |
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23 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | bronx hulk | 93050 | ||
Emmaus, I agree. Let me change need to Use. He didn't need to make man either, but He did. I also agree that it is a mystery beyond our full apprehension. Thank you for saying that. That's what I've been trying to say, with the emphasis that my position is He did create it according to how I read His Word. I think everyone is against me because they think it is blasphemy to say God created evil. I have come to (not fully, but quite well) understand the nature of God and do not find it unlike Him to create an evil to use for His good purpose. Did He not create Satan and allow him to tempt us? Satan only has power because God allows him to have it. If God did not intend to use evil, then He would not have created His law and then allow Satan to tempt us against His law. The why's, I do not know. But this is so obvious, it is staring us all in the face. I don't understand why this is so hard for people to see. Especially after reading Romans 9, Is 45:7, and seeing that God placed the tree of knowledge of good AND evil in the garden. God is God and does what He wants and how He wants it. He is the Almighty, the Creator of ALL things, natures, and The All Powerful. Why would creating evil be beyond comprehension? It looks as if I will be all alone on this one, which is OK. If I am wrong, I pray that God reveals it to me. However, like I said, during this great study topic, I've gotten quotes from books, scriptures that do not apply to the topic and people's thoughts on this matter. That's all nice, but I go by the Word of God, not what people think, feel or believe. And books and quotes by great theologeans do not impress me. There are many things said by many different people. The Word of God is all that matters! So until someone can supply me with sound scripture, I will have to remain on my stand. I just don't think anyone will be able to give me scriptures that prove me wrong. Not because I am unwilling to humble myself (if you knew me, you would know that pride does not control me). But because there aren't any scriptures which will do so. Thank you for your input! It was completely true and accurate! Your brother, Sal |
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24 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | bronx hulk | 93043 | ||
Hi Hank, Good to hear from you my brother! Wafer 1: Don't know, I'm not God. Rom 9:20-23. Why did He create man? Wafer 2: That is the eternal question isn't it? Can anyone answer that? I know that God intervenes when He sees it necessary. Prov 21:1, Gen 20:6. But as far as all the time, I don't know and I believe that that is an impossible question to answer. Anyone who does give a definate answer is foolishly assuming they know God's eternal plan in and out. Can anyone give me scriptures that support that God didn't create evil? So far no one has. Be blessed, Sal |
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25 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | bronx hulk | 93041 | ||
Hey Curtman, You bring up some very good points. Let me see if I can explain myself. Keep in mind that I do not by any means say that God is unjust for my position on this. God created the heavens and the earth in Gen 1. It was good. The tree of knowledge was not planted until Gen 2. So everything He created in Gen 1 WAS good. I do understand what you mean by saying it was our choice to become evil. But I also believe that God had an eternal plan from the beginning and knew all of this was going to happen. I believe He needed evil as part of His plan to carry it out. That is my belief, but I wouldn't teach that as doctrine because then I'd be saying that I understand God's eternal plan completely. Just as you have a hard time believing God wanted destruction to come to this world, I have a hard time believing that He didn't plan it this way. He knows everything. Now, if that is not the case, I can also look at it like this: God created everything that exists. Wheather He intended all of this to happen or not, it did. And in a roundabout way, He created it. And God, being the gentleman that He is, took responsibility for it. Did you see my post about God creating Lucifer? I think I have explained myself as best as I can. Everyone that has given me their understandings and scriptures still does not convince me that I am looking at this the wrong way. All the scriptures that were given does not solidly contest God creating evil. I would have to see something that is cut and dry. Justice as you mentioned seems wrong, in this context. But that's only if you are thinking in terms of man's justice. God's justice is beyond our judgement. How many times did God command the Israelites to destroy cities, man women and children? That seems unjust in our eyes to destroy children, but not in God's eyes. If you read all the posts on this carefully, you might find that no one has given me anything solid. Only theory on what they believe God's nature is and how He works. Have you read my belief on His plan on post #92214 in the last couple of paragraphs? Be blessed, Sal |
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26 | "Has prophecy ceased or still there?" | Bible general Archive 1 | bronx hulk | 92820 | ||
Greetings, If you are asking if all the prophesies have been fulfilled, the answer is no. That one is obvious. Christ prophesied His return. He hasn't returned yet. That's just one. If you are asking if there are prophets still around today, the answer is yes. If you look at 1 Corin 12:28 and Eph 4:11,12 it clearly talks about prophets being used in the church. God placed prophets in the church the same as teachers, apostles, pastors, etc. He uses these ministers for the perfecting of the saints. If He has established these ministers for His church, He would not have removed them because of modern times. A prophet is a mouthpiece of God. He uses them to speak to His church as He needs. I wasn't real sure of what you were asking. Please let me know if that answered your question. God bless, Sal |
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27 | Why are Jesus stories told differently? | John 14:26 | bronx hulk | 92804 | ||
Hello Confused Catholic. Let me first tell you that I was raised catholic most of my life before I gave my life to Christ. We probably have alot in common. As for your question: John 14:26 says, "But the COMFORTER, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." This says that the disciples would remember things according to the way the Holy Spirit revealed it to them. Do you know how two people could see the same thing but discribe it differently? That's all that's happening in the gospels. If you read the stories, you will notice that not one UNDERSTANDING is contradicted. Only certain words are used differently and maybe the story is described a little more in detail in the different gospels. But the understanding is the important thing and that is not comprimised in any of the stories. God bless, Sal |
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28 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | bronx hulk | 92730 | ||
Hey Curtman, How are you? I'm blessed. I gave a brief comment on that verse in my post dated 8/6/03 10:17am. The way I view it is that God does not tempt anyone, just like the scripture says. I do believe that God has created evil because he needed evil to work for Him. Since He Himself does not tempt someone, something would have to do it. That something would be evil. Did not God place the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil in the garden of Eden? That was there before any transgression at all. It was not until the fruit was eaten that they were aware of what evil was. Who put that knowledge in the fruit? Man certainly did not. How do you view this? I gotta go. Sorry if this isn't explained real well, I'm in a rush. Be blessed, Sal |
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29 | association between demons and vomiting | Mark 5:1 | bronx hulk | 92718 | ||
Hello hphillip, I can't tell you of a scripture where people vomited when a demon was cast out (not to say there aren't any, but I have never seen one). I can list scriptures where demons were cast out and people didn't vomit. Mark 5:1-15 Matt 9:33 Matt 17:18 Luke 11:14 Acts 16:16-18 Those are just a few. According to those scriptures I would believe that vomiting isn't necessarily a sign that has to happen once a demon is cast out. But it doesn't mean that it wouldn't ever happen. Sal |
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30 | power of unity? | Deut 32:30 | bronx hulk | 92705 | ||
Thanks, This might have been the one I'm thinking of. But I could have sworn that I read somewhere about casting out demons. Sal |
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31 | power of unity? | Not Specified | bronx hulk | 92644 | ||
I've been looking for a scripture that I can't seem to find at all using my concordance. It says something along the lines of one person can cast out 10 demons but two can cast out 10 thousand demons. Does anyone know what I'm talking about and where I can find it? |
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32 | power of unity? | Deut 32:30 | bronx hulk | 92647 | ||
I've been looking for a scripture that I can't seem to find at all using my concordance. It says something along the lines of one person can cast out 10 demons but two can cast out 10 thousand demons. Does anyone know what I'm talking about and where I can find it? |
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33 | YOUNG MAN FELL ASLEEP DURING PREACHING | Jer 19:2 | bronx hulk | 92643 | ||
2 Kings 6:29 for the famine question. Acts 20:9 for the sleeper. |
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34 | What is the leaven? | Matt 16:6 | bronx hulk | 92642 | ||
You sound like a very content and nice person, always full of joy. I wish I could meet you. I like being around people who irradiate happiness. I'm pretty sure I understand you. It's so hard to completely understand through writing sometimes. God bless, Sal |
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35 | Salvation - Is one's good work necessary | Gen 1:1 | bronx hulk | 92638 | ||
Wow, you're full of good questions. I'm not too sure of the scriptures used to support once saved always saved. I think they are Rom 10:9, John 3:16, Rom 8:1 (NIV). I'm sure that there are others, but you would have to talk to someone who believes in that theory. As far as working out your salvation, the whole entire Word is full of scriptures that support this. (KJV) Phil 2:12, Heb 6:4-6, Rev 3:5, James 2:8-26 and Rom 8:1-14, Matt 3:10, to name a few. Understand that you cannot earn salvation. It is a free gift given by grace. But once you receive salvation, you must use the Spirit God has given you to live a Godly life according to His Word (good works). Works are not doing 15 good things vs. doing 15 bad things. Works are trying to live a lifestyle that God has called you to live. That's the short answer. This topic has been discussed before on this forum. If you do some digging, you will find it. Sal |
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36 | What if a christian dies in a sinful act | Gen 1:1 | bronx hulk | 92636 | ||
Tough question Hebrews, but a good one. I'm not sure if your question can be answered. I'd like to believe that the pastor would still inherit eternal life. Matt 12:31 says, Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and BLASPHEMY shall be forgiven unto men: but the BLASPHEMY against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. That would lead me to believe that he would be forgiven even if he didn't have a chance to repent. However, I cannot be certain on that. I understand that the judgement of eternal life or death is not up to us to decide. That is reserved for God and God alone. Sorry I couldn't be of more help, but this is a question that I have had myself, and this is the best answer I could come up with. As for the wife, if she was saved and truly repented of her sins, yes, she would inherit eternal life. God bless, Sal |
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37 | What is the leaven? | Matt 16:6 | bronx hulk | 92635 | ||
Can I ask what you meant by no one can meet the requirements of God? When I further read into your words, I think you meant that we cannot do it on our own and need God. I just want to make sure that's what you meant. I do believe that through His Spirit, we can meet His requirements. Christ said be therefore perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. Matt 5:48, 2 Tim 3:16,17. Without Christ, we are nothing, But through Him, we are made righteous in God's eyes. Is that how you see it? Yours in Christ, Sal |
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38 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | bronx hulk | 92632 | ||
Yes, I am hung up on one verse for this reason: I believe that God's Word does not contradict itself in any way. That verse, in the KJV, is cut and dry. It doesn't leave room for any other understanding, in my mind anyway. I do believe that you need to get the 360 understanding and I have been studying the Word for almost 10 years and have not found anything that could override that particular verse. All of you have made good points and I can understand where you're coming from. I do feel that sin is a result of our choice rather than God's doing. But I still do not believe that sin and evil are the same. My main idea is that God created Lucifer. Lucifer became evil and is the father of evil. Wheather God intended it to happen or not, is beyond my small mind to comprehend. I would lean toward that He did intend for it to happen since God knows everything and never makes mistakes. But I would never teach that as a doctrine. But wheather He intended it to happen or not, He is the creator of everything and took responsibility for it. Can you see where my understanding stems from? I understand in Rom 7 how the law brought about sin, but the law is not sinful. Evil used the law against us. My view is that Evil is the temptor, the deceiver, the pressure. (Evil is Satan). Evil tries to get us to sin. I am not evil if I sin, but I am evil if I try to make someone else sin. That is my understanding. I think that the important thing here is that no matter who is right, we all understand that God is GOOD! I do not by any means say that God is wrong even if I feel that He created evil. It's important to me that everyone understands that. Let me know what you think. What part of Brooklyn? I have an uncle that lives by Oceanside pkwy. Your brother, Sal |
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39 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | bronx hulk | 92630 | ||
Thank God for you! I'm glad that you took the time to answer the questions. You make alot of sense. Curtman gave a good answer to the different bible translations that I never thought about. I have one other question that was pointed out to me that I didn't even think of. When God placed the tree of the knowledge of Good and evil in the garden, that was before any transgression was made. When they ate the fruit, that's when they knew what evil was. Wasn't it God's tree that He made and put in the garden of Eden? Do you see where I'm going with this? Let me know what you think about that. I hope you don't think I'm beating a dead horse. I'm the type of person that is not satisfied until I get every last bit out of the Word. This has been an awesome study. Alot has come out of it. It branched out into different things and I think has really enriched my understandings in many areas. Thank you so much for your dilligence! I need good interaction with strong saints!! Be blessed my brother!! Yours in Christ, Sal |
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40 | Has the enemy caused confusion? | Col 1:16 | bronx hulk | 92629 | ||
I'm not sure how the ID# works. I think it's 92214. Date 8/6/03 |
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