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2341 | Biblical views on castration | Matt 19:12 | stjohn | 185123 | ||
Hello EG2; The verses bleow may help your friend with some explanation that will follow. Lev 21:17 "Speak to Aaron, saying, 'No man of your offspring throughout their generations who has a defect shall approach to offer the food of his God. 18 'For no one who has a defect shall approach: a blind man, or a lame man, or he who has a disfigured face, or any deformed limb, 19 or a man who has a broken foot or broken hand, 20 or a hunchback or a dwarf, or one who has a defect in his eye or eczema or scabs or crushed testicles. 21 'No man among the descendants of Aaron the priest who has a defect is to come near to offer the LORD'S offerings by fire; since he has a defect, he shall not come near to offer the food of his God. Deut 23:3 "No Ammonite or Moabite shall enter the assembly of the LORD; none of their descendants, even to the tenth generation, shall ever enter the assembly of the LORD, This is just a fraction of the requirements they had to follow in the old testament. You see this is an indication of the perfection that God demands for thous that are his. But in the old testament God had put the nation Israel under this kind of scrutiny, to show them and us as well that no one could possibly keep up, and prove to God that they could measure up. no one ever could and no one ever did. Only Jesus. And we know that today. All we have to do Is look to Him. He is the only one that is perfect. And when He is in us and we are in Him God the Father only sees Him. I hope you and your friend are in Him. I hope this helps you and your friend. God bless stj |
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2342 | Does my view violate context or grammer? | Gen 27:33 | stjohn | 185106 | ||
hello atdcross; warm welcomes! You wrote: "I can agree that it was Isaac’s “repentance” that Esau sought." Well I came up with the same answer but a diferant approach I thought it might me interesting to look at. I hope you don't mind. I'm just having some fun. Gen 27:4 and prepare a savory dish for me such as I love, and bring it to me that I may eat, so that my soul may bless you before I die." Apparently Isaac didn't intend to follow God's plan to bless Jacob, I guess it looks like Isaac didn't really believe God. He apparently intended not to honor God's plan to bless Jacob. Then we have this. Mal 1:3 "but I have hated Esau, and I have made his mountains a desolation and appointed his inheritance for the jackals of the wilderness." Esau was no Friend of God. In fact that is the only time we hear mention of God Hating anyone. Now thats quite a statement God makes about Easu. And it gives us a pretty good idea about Easu's character. Never mind everything els we read about him. How can we say that Esau sought God's Repentance when he obviously didn't give a hoot about God. He was a worldly selfish man, who wanted a blessing from Isaac. Gen 27:34 When Esau heard the words of his father, he cried out with an exceedingly great and bitter cry, and said to his father, "Bless me, even me also, O my father!" Gen 27:36 Then he said, "Is he not rightly named Jacob, for he has supplanted me these two times? He took away my birthright, and behold, now he has taken away my blessing." And he said, "Have you not reserved a blessing for me?" Gen 27:38 Esau said to his father, "Do you have only one blessing, my father? Bless me, even me also, O my father." So Esau lifted his voice and wept. Me, me, my, me, me, my, my, me! Sounds like the ramblings and whining of a spoiled brat! don't you think? And besides not only did Isaac not believe God. But Jacob evidently didn't believe God, and by the way neither did Rebekah believe God. The whole family was suffering from theodisfuntionalism! I know thats probably not a word but I had fun. How can we reasonably say, that Easu, even had any Idea what was on God's mind. The guy couldn't buy a clue! God was the last thing on that old boys mind. So, my friend I would have to say that; Easu most defiantly 'was,' seeking Isaac's repentance. I'm sorry, I don't Know any greek. When studying I find it sometimes better to put content over context or gramer. two ways, one answer. Hope your having fun as-well. God bless. stj |
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2343 | What about vs.10 | 2 Tim 1:6 | stjohn | 185101 | ||
Dear Huck; May I say first that I am in total agreement with brother Tim, And beautifully spoken. 2 Tim 1:10 but now has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, By the work that Jesus did for us on the Cross, that is the perfect sacrifice for sin, as the wages of sin is death, In the Old Testament, the death and blood of a lamb was required as a sacrifice to cover sin, and the animal had to be without spot or blemish. Jesus being without spot or blemish, for 'all' but him only have sinned. He alone did not sin. He is, 'Without spot or blemish'. So, by him becoming sin for sinful man, reveals to us that the whole of Scripture, that is the 'Gospel' in v,10 and by His being raised from the dead, gives us the truth of eternal life, that is 'immortality' in v,10, into the light of 'our' understanding. And by His 'appearing' in v,10, on the seen, and doing this wonderful work for us, "the 'appearing' of our savior Jesus Christ" This has brought into the light for our understanding, the whole of Scripture, which is the 'Gospel'. The whole of the Gospel, points to our savior Jesus Christ, and His perfect sacrifice for the salvation of you and me, into eternal life. He is our 'salvation' "our 'saviour' Jesus Christ" in v,10 And all that come to Him by faith. 'For no-one comes to the Father but by Me' Will have life in Him for eternity! (which is a wonderful gift by the way! don't you think?) Everything about the Old Testament, points forward, To the Cross, and everything about the New Testament points back. to the Cross. It has been said, that the summation of the Gospel is the Cross. Keeping this in mind when reading v,10 helps me a lot. I hope this helps you my friend. Love in Christ. stj |
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2344 | Do homosexual tendencys constitute sin? | Lev 20:13 | stjohn | 185099 | ||
Dear Hobbs; Thank you for your thoughtful notes. Wise words indeed, and a loving reminder of who, and how, we are. love in Christ. stj |
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2345 | Homesexuality is a sin, right? | Lev 20:13 | stjohn | 185062 | ||
Hello Brother Hank; May I first say sir, that your words are Magniloquent and potent! And should be beatified on this subject. I stand in your shadow sir. However; I'd just like too remind wisdom, and all, that God hates the sin, and not the sinner. We should treat, however difficult, with respect, the sinner. God's peace stj |
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2346 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185055 | ||
Hello Steve; I have been reading threw the string again, and I'm thinking that I'm not reading your posts carefully. my position is that I believe that Jesus defiantly could be tempted. Only "not" the way that we could. originally I was using the wrong terminology i.e. "sin nature" I see now that was wrong. i.e. desire to lye, cheat, steal, etc. for personal benefit. His was not that at all, and I was never really implying that. Not to say, that I thought, that you thought, that I thought that...I'm Just making that point for clarity. And any way, I think that at this point it may be erelivant. "Sin nature" is simply not the way to put it! I wish I'd not said that, as it has caused some dispute that I had not intended. And I'm not sure that I'd cleared that up sufficiently, for you, or for all who may be reading this.....I hope I have done so. So, what I think you are saying is that you agree that Jesus could be tempted? And in a way that would be a conscious effort for Him? Actual strugle, so He could really and truly simpithize in a very real way? Peace stj |
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2347 | Homesexuality is a sin, right? | Lev 20:13 | stjohn | 185053 | ||
Hi wisdom! the Word of God is very clear on this. This is defiantly saying in plain english. That if a man does with a man what he does with a women; it is an abomination! KJV Liv.20:13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them. God is not messing around here! God bless stj |
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2348 | Measure of faith? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185051 | ||
Hello again wisdom! And thanks be to you! I greatly appreciate when someone responds with a thanks! Although its not necessary, I think we all like to hear back that we may have helped. And may I say I have found, that most of the time, the simplest answers are the right answers. As a dear old preacher used to say. Father doesn't put the goodies on the top shelf where His kids cant reach them! Love in Christ and blessings! stj |
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2349 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185049 | ||
Hello Steve! Let me say that you and others at SBF are making me feel more comfortable all the time. I am feeling a desire to make a home here. It is truly a joy to discus God's Word with His own. thank you and all! And I also fully respect yours and others opinions tough I may not agree. Although if you want to be right you may want to agree with me!! In all seriousness though. I believe the answer to this can indeed be found if we ask with sincerity of heart from the one who will not hold it from us. thank you for your warm words brother. Love you in Christ! stj |
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2350 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185044 | ||
Hi Tim I would think a more cognitive process then speculation could be employed. The truth is sometimes hard to find. But a great treasure when found! God bless stj |
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2351 | Old Testemant | Heb 8:13 | stjohn | 185043 | ||
Hi megd; Yes absolutely! there is no justification in the old, for none could keep the law. Justification and salvation are in Jesus christ alone. We are in the new covenant, by the work that He has done on the Cross for sinful man. And He promises to keep "all" that are His! Praise God! God bless stj |
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2352 | Measure of faith? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185041 | ||
Hello wisdom! I've been looking for you! haha Seriously though; faith is a gift. And as I am sure you know; some are given more then others. That would be the measure. Some are given much, some little. God bless stj |
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2353 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185026 | ||
Hello Steve; Please forgive me for having once asked to be allowed to bow gracefully from this conversation. I hope you you don't think it rude of me. But my fear was that this subject might cause strife. I see now that that is not the case as you all are gentlemen. I should Have known. I hope you can realize my concern. And your question is very compelling, so if I may I'd like to suggest something. It seems that tempting someone, that cant really be tempted, would invalidate the temptation. after all. Would it not then be demoted to the level of just a suggestion? And really how then can one honestly sympathize with someone els temptation if that one cant really be tempted? |
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2354 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185023 | ||
Hello Tim; Well Tim, I think that is an excellent question! And one that I was afraid to ask, as being new to the forum. And please forgive me for stepping in. I did not want any to think that I would seek to divide, and this I think, rightfully, should be a difficult question for any Christian to ask. It may seem to question Our Lords deity, and although human His obviously elevated status as such. But do you think perhaps being tempted to cheat, steal, lie, ect...Would not focus on what might be an even more potent temptation, For Him? For instance, knowing full well that he could turn rocks into bread wile being so very hungry, it seems for us perhaps would not look much like a sin. But then; maybe there would be something in the pride of showing that old snake a thing or two, as well as feeding HIs hunger? And: for Him stepping outside the explicit will of the Father; sense they had such an intimate fellowship? And in the Garden of sorrows? Its impossible, I think, for us to Imagine. Don't you think? Being abel to call legions of angels to do His bidding? And yet He allowed Himself to be led like a sheep! It seems to me that the internal temptation would Be in toughs things. but as I've said "it is difficult for any human mind to mobilize axioms on this subject." God bless stj |
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2355 | Ephesian 3:10 | Eph 3:10 | stjohn | 185017 | ||
Hello Azure; Here is something from Crosswalk.com I have found them very helpful in my study John Gill's Exposition of the Bible Ephesians 3:10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places? By whom are meant, not civil magistrates, much less evil angels, but the good angels, the angels in heaven; (See Gill on Ephesians 1:21). might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God; not the perfection of wisdom, nor Jesus Christ the wisdom of God, nor the holy Scriptures; but the Gospel, which is the pure produce of the wisdom of God; which is gloriously displayed in the several doctrines of it; as in election, in choosing men in Christ for the security of their persons, in founding it not upon their works, but his own grace, for the security of his purpose, and in pitching on such persons as he has, for the magnifying of his grace: and in redemption, which is seen in the person of the Redeemer, who is both God and man; and in the manner in which it is effected, being both for the glory of God's grace and mercy, and for the honour of his justice and holiness; and wherein Satan is mortified, sin is condemned, and the sinner saved: and in justification, whereby sinful men become just with God: God is just, and yet the justifier of him that believes; the ungodly is justified, and yet not justified in his ungodliness, but from it: and in the pardon of sin, in which iniquity is forgiven, and yet vengeance is taken on men's inventions; it is an act of mercy, and yet of justice; it is by price, and yet of free grace; and the like may be observed of all other doctrines of the Gospel. And it may be called "manifold", because of its various doctrines and promises and because of the various instances of wisdom in them, and the various persons to whom it is made known, and the various times in which it is displayed: and now under the Gospel this is more clearly known, or made known to the angels by the church of God, through the ministry of the word in it, on which angels attend, being desirous to look more diligently into the mysteries of it; and by the displays of the wisdom and grace of God unto his church and people. I hope this helps. God bless stj |
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2356 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185014 | ||
Hollo BradK; thank for bringing that out. Certainly some profound thoughts to ponder! difficult indeed for any human mind to mobilize axioms on this subject! |
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2357 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185010 | ||
Thanks Steve!! God bless Bro. stj |
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2358 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185007 | ||
Thanks Doc! But the thred got broken and pickted up again! But, if you folow the new thred, (and I am not sure how to find it?) I answered the question pretty much the same way that you did, only Not quite so comprehensive as you. What I said was, putting it very simply, to show His Deity. Peace stj |
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2359 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185005 | ||
Dear steve; I do hope you are not offended by my putting you off I really didn't intend that. and I am sorry. Its just that some questions that I had, had been answered for me, and your post seemed to have an opposing viewpoint so I really just didn't see any profit for our mutual edification. I hope this is ok and there are no hard feelings. Brotherly love in HIM. Always....And again..I am sorry! Peace stj |
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2360 | Why did Joab have ten armor bearers? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185001 | ||
Hi RiverMom; I don't want to sound facetious but maybe,... lots of armor? It doesn't seem to say anywhere. That is very astute of you to notice, by the way, quite observant! God bless stj |
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