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21 | More info on Bartholomew, the apostle? | Bible general Archive 2 | terrib | 152692 | ||
Greetings KTQ, Welcome to the forum! Bartholomew: Preached in several countries, and having translated the Gospel of Matthew into the language of India, he propagated it in that country. He was at length cruelly beaten and then crucified by the impatient idolaters. (Fox’s Book of Martyrs) terrib |
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22 | How to study the Bible on a daily basis | Bible general Archive 2 | terrib | 152942 | ||
Greetings Ida, It is helpful if you can start at the beginning of the Bible just as the people of the Bible did. To start there you will be able to get the thoughts of them at the time and not have any preconceieved ideas about what they should have thought. It is good to have hindsight, but it also is a postion that can fog the mind as to what actually happened and because we know the ending first our knowledge can get in the way of the time those people lived and how they thought. Then after you have read Genesis to Revelations go back and start again. That way you will have a clearer understanding, for you will have seen what happened in the past and then you will have the knowledge as to why it happened. To know why things happen is not the same as knowing how things happen. The best time to do your studies is in the morning before the days task overcome your clear mind and interfer with any train of thought. Decide how much time you want to put to your studies each day, one hour, 30 minutes or what ever. Set an alarm clock or timer for the time limit you have decided on. That way you will not be looking at the clock all the time to see if you will be late for work or whatever. You know that the time you set the alarm for will give you enough time to do the choirs of the day, and your mind will be more relaxed by not having that to worry about. Be disciplined to it and you will find you can study with more concentration. If you cannot do these things in the morning then later after the days adventure has taken place and you are relaxed again you can set the alarm, making sure that the time you set will expire before you start getting tired and your mind starts to drift. You can set both times, morning and evening, the times will be up to you. God knows your needs. And at your next study time, always recap back a chapter or a few verses to bring yourself back into the train of thought again. Before opening your Bible, always ask God to open your mind and give you wisdom and understanding. At the end of your studies always thank Him for His Word. The Scripture readings programs posted are good to select each days readings, also. Build yourself your schedule and stick to it. We schedule when to eat, when to get the kids off to school, when to get the oil changed in the car, when to go to work, so schedule time for God everyday also and it will become a part of you and not depart. Get yourself a notebook and write down every verse that you have a problem with understanding. Don't get caught up in doing a lot of searching for the meaning. At the end of your first time through the entire Bible, get out your notebook and review each verse and see if you then have and understanding to it. If so, cross it off your list, if not then that is the time to do more research, but get throught the Bible first. Many lights will turn on over the course of your studies and many of those verses will have been explained. Like you said you flip the pages going back and forth, this is why I suggest you read through it cover to cover first. Then you can go back and do a more indepth study of each book starting at the beginning. If you don't unfold time with your studies your thoughts can become fragmented and can get confusing. I agree with Doc, chronologically is the best way. And if convienent read aloud, let your ears hear. Jesus talked about having eyes and ears, seeing and hearing. Let these two become one in your heart. This is not a doctrine but just a suggestion. For some it may help for others it may not. Hope this helps in some way, God bless you and in your studies, terrib |
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23 | What is a patron saint? | Bible general Archive 2 | terrib | 153090 | ||
Hi Emmaus, I think I read someplace that a canonized saint was exempt from purgatory and before they could be canonized it had to be proven that they had performed a number of miracles and that after canonization the rest of christendom was then allowed to pray to them for intercession to God. Is this true? Do you have a link where I could view this? terrib |
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24 | What is a patron saint? | Bible general Archive 2 | terrib | 153108 | ||
Hi Emmaus, Thanks for the link. At the bottom of the article (paragraph 6) it is written, "Canonization is understood as the concession of public worship in the Universal Church." What exactly does that mean - public worship? terrib |
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25 | What is a patron saint? | Bible general Archive 2 | terrib | 153123 | ||
Hi Emmaus, Again, thanks for the link to 'saint worship'. The explanation was very interesting. Since the document, "Canonization Process", (your first link), was written in English there was no need for the Hebrew definition of worship (shachah), although I did benefit from that also. It is good to know the author didn't mean worship (proskuneo). I know that within the Christian church and among the different denominations sometimes words have different meanings. So, I have also been viewing different religions and their meanings of the same words. still learning, terrib |
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26 | Rope tied around Priest in Holy of Holie | Bible general Archive 2 | terrib | 153569 | ||
Hello ladymams, This may be of help and is the closest thing to a rope. The girdle: a band or belt (Exodus 28:4 KJV) And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office. (Exodus 28:8 KJV) And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen. "The ephod was fastened by a girdle of the same costly materials, that is, dyed, embroidered, and wrought with threads of gold. It was about a handbreadth wide and wound twice round the upper part of the waist; it fastened in front, the ends hanging down at great length (Rev 1:13)." (A Commentary on the Old and New Testaments by Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown) Hope this helps, terrib |
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27 | Rope tied around Priest in Holy of Holie | Bible general Archive 2 | terrib | 153571 | ||
Hello ladymams, Some addional information: This website shows a picture (artist's conception) of the Priestly robe. I did not read or follow all the links on this page so I am not including or excluding things said. Use it for information purposes and as always refer to Scripture concerning anything you might read on the internet. Even in forums! http://www.domini.org/tabern/highprst.htm Hope this helps, terrib |
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28 | The Interpreation of #'s | Bible general Archive 2 | terrib | 153656 | ||
Greetings wjbennett, Welcome to the forum! In the "Quick Search" box to your upper right type in 148062. Our brother Kalos has a good note on this. terrib |
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29 | The Interpreation of #'s | Bible general Archive 2 | terrib | 153672 | ||
Hi ominous, Maybe you should relist your note and attach it to wjbennett's link(ID# 153655). That way he or she will get the email. I just gave a link to the questioner to where they could view some answers already given on the subject. terrib |
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30 | Who wrote this poem? | Bible general Archive 2 | terrib | 153740 | ||
Hi Samantha432, "The Thorn" a poem by Martha Snell Nicholson http://misterstandfast.blogspot.com/2005_05_01_misterstandfast_archive.html terrib |
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31 | Need help with Greek/Hebrew translation | OT general | terrib | 148009 | ||
Hi Smiles77, This is the closest I found are two entries in Strong's Dictionary. Strong's : G3581 xen'-os (ksayn-os) Apparently a primary word; foreign (literally alien, or figuratively novel); by implication a guest or (vice-versa) entertainer: - host, strange (-r). Xena' (ksay-na) (not in Strong's Dictionary) plural of xenos (according to my Greek friend, George) ------------------- Strong's : G3578 xenia xen-ee'-ah (ksayn-ee-ah) From G3581; hospitality, that is, (by implication) a place of entertainment: - lodging. Hope this may help. terrib |
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32 | Verity Standards Lion, Man, Eagle, Ox?? | OT general | terrib | 151934 | ||
Hi Bill, There is a website that shows the standards. As to there accuracy I cannot say, but you could look. http://www.yahveh.com/tribes.html terrib |
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33 | Verity Standards Lion, Man, Eagle, Ox?? | OT general | terrib | 151935 | ||
Hi Bill, There is a website that shows the standards. As to there accuracy I cannot say, but you could look. http://www.yahveh.com/tribes.html terrib |
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34 | Verity Standards Lion, Man, Eagle, Ox?? | OT general | terrib | 151936 | ||
Hi Doc, Oops, wrong line. Sorry! :-) I never thought I made mistrakes. terrib |
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35 | Same day judgement? | NT general Archive 1 | terrib | 110799 | ||
Jewish laws concerning judgement. In my studies I have come across the following reference. T. Bab. Sanhedrin, fol. 35. 1. and 46. 1. Bemidbar Rabba, sect. 8. fol. 190. 1. My question is: Does this reference contain Jewish laws that says not to carry out judgement of two seperate crimes on the same day? If so, we see how much more the humiliation of Christ, in the eyes of the public, and the reference to Isa. 53:12 in placing Him as a common sinner. terrib |
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36 | which angel cast adam out of eden? | Genesis | terrib | 149736 | ||
Hi jenn2 and welcome, I may have overlooked something, but I do not find an angel involve. Gen 3:23 Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. Gen 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. Did you get your information from something you read? terrib |
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37 | Earths age-Ice age | Genesis | terrib | 150149 | ||
Hi Regguh, Perhaps you would like to read two articles: Six Thousand Years: http://www.missiontoamerica.com/genesis/six-thousand-years.html What about the Ice Age? http://www.answersingenesis.org/Home/Area/AnswersBook/iceage16.asp I hate to reference someone away from the forum, but sometimes the length of an answer just won't fit here because of the limitations for a response. Anyway, the above sites may help with your quest. terrib |
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38 | Are there angels before earth was formed | Gen 1:1 | terrib | 147884 | ||
Greetings 29602004, Gen 2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. The plural of heaven is used here because God seperated the firmament into various parts. Reference Genesis 1:1 where it is singular, "the heaven and the earth". Host here refers to all the things that were created, sun, moon, stars, planets, plants, animals and humans. Also the words are, [sh âm ayîm], "skies", being the "high" or [(sh am ay), "be high", in Arabic] being "airy" region; the overarching dome of space, with all its revolving orbs. Thus it has to do with the visible elements of our universe. Deu 23:9 When the host goeth forth against thine enemies, then keep thee from every wicked thing. Host here refers to the encampment of men that will fight. The armies of Israel. Psa 27:3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. Host here again refers to an army of human enemies, not angels. If it refered to angels then David would fear because then he would know that God was against him. Psa 33:16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength. Host here refers to the amount of military strength that a king might have. He may be at the head of a numerous army, and yet not get the victory over a lesser one. Psa 103:21 Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. His armies; the vast multitudes of holy beings (angels), arranged and marshalled as hosts for battle, in all parts of the universe. Ye ministers of his - The same beings referred to by the word “hosts,” and all others who may be employed in executing his will. The “hosts” or armies of the Lord are thus marshalled that they may “do his pleasure,” or that they may execute his purposes. We have to be careful when we read some of the words that have different meanings. The need to view the entire thought of the verse and the context into which it is laid. If one is talking about going to battle and say that a host also will go, I am not talking about angels but an encampment of people. From what we are given in the Scriptures, we know that God created the angels. The Scriptures do not tell us exactly when they were created. All inferences in the Scriptures lead us to the presumption they were in existance before the heaven and the earth were created. For nowhere does it discuss their time of creation. As for a short thesis I would offer this: God is Holy, a word we don't see much of, and He will not accept anything unholy. Satan rebelled against God and left his first estate and took with him some of the angels. In God's devine wisdom and justice he had to have a judicial way to pass His judgement on such an unholy rebellion. God, in His wisdom and mercy created the world and man, a lower form of creature than the angels, as Satan is, as a way to pass this devine justice upon Satan. That man, a lowly creature could and would be the instrument that would judge Satan in the end. For justice could not just destroy that which was created and mercy would not be served. By giving His Son to come into the world and show this lowly creature, man, the majesty and fairness of the Lord God, the triumph of man, Jesus, would pass judgement on the principalities of evil. Are we pawns, well some might look at it that way, but we are the creation of the Holy God, in His image, having been given some of His attributes. Though it is not just a whim on His part but He loves all His creations and He sees in us the potential to be the best of all His creations for all times. And being the clay, we have no right to ask why the potter made us this way. The riches and mercies, the justice and holiness of God can not be uttered by human words but by gronings within the spirit of the man. As Scripture states, we wrestle against principalities and powers, and we will overcome and the scales will be balanced forever more. Thank you Father for Jesus, our savour. Amen. terrib P.S. You have responded to a post that is over 4 years old. Better late than never. Just kidding. Love you 29602004. |
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39 | Searching for a verse | Gen 1:1 | terrib | 147892 | ||
Welcome to the forum alittleangel, Maybe if you could give us the clues that you have we might be able to help. What do you actually have, the 5 letters and the abbreviation, and do you know what they pertain to? We are here to help. terrib |
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40 | God being lonely? | Gen 1:1 | terrib | 149370 | ||
Dear Greekbabe132, Langston Hughes (1902-1967), a primary voice of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920's. Hughes thus called for a rethinking of dominant American beliefs and an acceptance of the tenets of Marxism. (From "Rage, Repudiation, and Endurance: Langston Hughes’s Radical Writings." The Langston Hughes Review 1993) This forum is dedicated in helping those with their Biblical questions, not to evaluate poems. terrib |
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