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21 | Were the Apostles theologians? | NT general Archive 1 | richilou | 11065 | ||
It is a question that must be answered with care and prudence. Many times we have to well define the words we use to talk about a thing. I will say two things on what you ask. 1. The science of theology is well known and expressed as it is today because we have a long history behind us that permitted to systematize the christian doctrine (hence the word "systematic theology"). But at the same time I don't think that we would have not the right to say that there was no theology in their times. Actually, Paul has been trained at the foot of Gamaliel (who would be considered today as an "Old Testament theologian" for sure). Because the very word "theology" is not used in the Bible directly is not a proof that theology did not exist (it is the same thing with the word "Trinity" or "Hell"). I think that the moment you talk about the things of God (which is "theos" in greek) you do "theology". 2. For the theologians, now, I would say that the Twelve was not precisely "theologians" in the sense we would define it today, but they did "theology" in the sense that they taught deep theological concepts in their writing (once again, even though the word is not used directly). That is for the Twelve. Now their is no doubt that Paul was a solid theologian in what he did in his letters. The way he exposed the revelation of God was what I call the best theology we can have from a man of "first hand" in the history of the christian church. Now, do not misinterpret me. To answer your question, I would say they were not theologians AS WE DEFINE THEM TODAY, but they did theological argumentation and proclamation in what they preach. Now you can disagree with what I have said here, but to conclude, I suggest to you a good book entitled: "The Theology of Paul, the Apostle" (James D. Dunn) and other books as well on the same subject: "Paul the Jewish Theologian"; "Paul, Missionary Theologian: A Survey of His Theology". However, be careful. The fact that these books have the word "theologian" attributed to Paul doesn't mean that we must define him as we would define for example men as Don A. Carson, Gleason Archer, Roger Nicole, R.C. Sproul, J.I. Packer, Millard Erickson, etc. But I think that we have a certain right to say that they (apostles) practiced theology. |
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22 | I need answers to several questions . | NT general Archive 1 | richilou | 11063 | ||
Once again, I suggest to you another excellent book I found on my shelves: "The Coming Evangelical Crisis". More specificaly parts 2 and 4 of the books. But all the rest is important too and very useful to answer many questions we have to deal with today. | ||||||
23 | I need answers to several questions . | NT general Archive 1 | richilou | 11061 | ||
My dear friend, I have the wonderful privilege to tell you that there is a good book written responding exactly on all the questions you have received from your niece (and many more). The title is: "The Compromised Chruch" (Crossway Book. Be blessed by that book. | ||||||
24 | Was Jesus a reformer? | NT general Archive 1 | richilou | 11058 | ||
Good point Sam, and I would add concerning the fact that man has always been willing to redifine God and His will that Norman Geisler has written a good book on that very subject: "Creating God in the image of man!" | ||||||
25 | Was Jesus a reformer? | NT general Archive 1 | richilou | 11060 | ||
I agree with you Hank. | ||||||
26 | Was Jesus a reformer? | NT general Archive 1 | richilou | 11056 | ||
I would say that Jesus was a very threat to the Jewish religious establishment, not because he was harsh with them in the many challenges he put before them, but just because He was just saying the truth, and when the truth is affirmed with force with no compromise, it is always that kind of things that produce. But He did not come to found a new religion per se, but He was there, as He said to Pilate: " I have come to bear witness to the truth...". Now, the truth has a tremendous power. But definitely, it was not to establish another religion, but to reveal with the truth the wonder of the true relationship we should have with the Father. Christianity is not a matter of religion, but of relation. | ||||||
27 | Whatever happened to Joseph?? | NT general Archive 1 | richilou | 11053 | ||
I would prefer to answer you privately, but how can I if I have not your e-mail? | ||||||
28 | What is the purpose of this Bible | NT general Archive 1 | richilou | 11052 | ||
What is the purpose of this Bible, other than to add another translation or version? Because according to some comments on the forum, it is as though that translation was a mess or a waste of money. In what sense did they say that? | ||||||
29 | Jesus earth: God/man or just man? | NT general Archive 1 | richilou | 10982 | ||
You think the truth. It is all we can say. | ||||||
30 | What do you think of new Holman Bible? | NT general Archive 1 | richilou | 10981 | ||
Give me them please. monric@sympatico.ca | ||||||
31 | What form will our bodies be in heaven? | NT general Archive 1 | richilou | 10980 | ||
But I think that the question would need deeper thought than that. I agree with what you say, but many times, theological thinking is required and it is for that very reason I have suggested to the person to read the book of Murray J. Harris on resurrection: "From the Grave to Glory". | ||||||
32 | What form will our bodies be in heaven? | NT general Archive 1 | richilou | 10979 | ||
I suggest you to read a good book on that very subject written by one of the best scholar that is living in the world now. His name is Murray Harris from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and the title of the book is "From Grave to Glory: Resurrection in the New Testament". | ||||||
33 | Satan still access to God's throne?? | NT general Archive 1 | richilou | 10978 | ||
I think that it is a difficult question to answer, but I offer you to e-mail me on that. I don't want to answer such a question on public forum. To reassure you, I am a bachelor in theology, a teacher of the Bible. monric@sympatico.ca |
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34 | Divorce and remarry? | Ps 103:12 | richilou | 10976 | ||
I think you gave to him a good advice. | ||||||
35 | Scriptural Proof. | Ps 103:12 | richilou | 10975 | ||
My dear friend, I think you could have been a deacon or elder before her death, depending of your circumstance. I have studied in depth that subject having been a pastor before my divorce. And 3 years after, I got married once more and I teach and preach in my local church. You know, all cases are different. If you want to receive some good advices from me on that, please e-mail me. I would like to talk to you in private and not on a public forum. I look forward to hear from you again. Richard (monric@sympatico.ca) |
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36 | Slain in the Spirit | Bible general Archive 1 | richilou | 10958 | ||
My dear friend, I challenge anybody on the forum to find a biblical basis for that practice in the Bible. I think that you are right when you say that you found no one, because there is actually no one. | ||||||
37 | Are the Jews still the chosen people? | Bible general Archive 1 | richilou | 10957 | ||
I will tell you that the answer is found in Ephesians 2.14-18; Col. 3.11. These passages say that once the New Alliance has been accomplished, the people of God was no longer a matter of physical nation (as Jews), but of nation that has the faith according its proprer definition. Paul said that the true Jew is the one who has the faith of Abraham (Gal. 3.6-9). I think that many think that God has two peoples (Jews and Gentiles). But that way of seeing things is more a matter of eschatological bias, rather than the simple meaning of Scriptures. Jesus said that there will be two sheep pen, but one flock, one Shepherd (John 10.16). | ||||||
38 | Holy Spirit baptism and tongues | Mark 9:24 | richilou | 10926 | ||
Ok, my friend, let us study more on our own side. In Heaven we will try to find Paul...LOL | ||||||
39 | Holy Spirit baptism and tongues | Mark 9:24 | richilou | 10834 | ||
My friend, there is a huge difference between applying the rules of hermeneutics and the outline of a letter. Sorry! | ||||||
40 | Holy Spirit baptism and tongues | Mark 9:24 | richilou | 10832 | ||
You are very inconsistent with your critic of mine. You said that you have never seen the approach I had and at the same time, you say that you suspect that it could be the one of Dr. Edgar. So, what I noticed at 100 percent sure, is that you have never read the book of Dr. Edgar. So, read and after you will speak more solidly. And for the rest, study the hermeneutics in the times of the apostles and you will find that it is not an idea taken in the air... I conclude with this remark: Do you think you have all read what has been written on a subject? | ||||||
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