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241 | Difference between apostasy, heresy? | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 1870 | ||
What is the difference between "apostasy" and "heresy"? I know this question was asked previously on this forum. A good partial answer was given. Could someone give a more specific answer to this question? I.e., a more specific defintion of "apostasy" and "heresy" would be appreciated. Nothing wrong with the previous answer. It just didn't go far enough in defining apostasy and heresy. Apostates and heretics are similar, but there are well-defined differences. Can anyone explain to me what those differences are? | ||||||
242 | In the NT who was Apollos? | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 1853 | ||
In the NT who was Apollos? | ||||||
243 | What does Bible teach about anger? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1852 | ||
What does the Bible teach about man's anger? | ||||||
244 | Why was Abraham called the friend of God | James 2:23 | kalos | 1877 | ||
Why was Abraham called the friend of God? | ||||||
245 | What does abomination mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1850 | ||
What does the word "abomination" mean? Please define the word first, then give examples, if you wish. |
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246 | To capitalize or not to capitalize? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1817 | ||
Philippians 2:3 (ASV 1901) "[doing] nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;" (Note: the entire text of the ASV is available online at bible.crosswalk.com(slash)OnlineStudyBible) . . . Dear R.V.H.: Let me begin by saying that I DO count YOU better than myself. I mean that sincerely. In no way am I above anyone else. My reply is not a personal attack on you. There is no malice in my question. Please re-read my original answer to your original question about capitalization of pronouns referring to Deity in the Bible. . . . "Some religious literature chooses to capitalize pronouns that refer to the deity. As in the original languages, GOD'S WORD does not capitalize any pronouns (unless they begin sentences). In some cases scholars are uncertain whether pronouns in the original texts refer to God or someone else. In these cases the presence of capitalized pronouns would be misleading.". (p. xiii, GOD'S WORD, Grand Rapids: World Publishing, 1995) . . . Let's take a look at the main points in the above quotation. . . . 1) Some religious literature chooses to capitalize pronouns that refer to the deity. Some do not. . . . 2) The Scriptures "in the original languages" do not capitalize any pronouns. If the original manuscripts did not capitalize pronouns, and those Scriptures have endured until now, then WHY does anyone today feel that pronouns referring to the Deity MUST be capitalized? . . . 3) "In some cases scholars are uncertain whether pronouns in the original texts refer to God or someone else." If SCHOLARS -- those who have learned Hebrew and Greek and have studied the Bible IN THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGES -- if they are in some cases uncertain, is there not some arrogance in the assumption that the rest of us could just take a red pencil and go merrily through the Bible, capitalizing as the mood struck us? (Perhaps you have studied Greek and Hebrew at seminary level. If you have, then more power to you.) . . . 4) "In these cases the PRESENCE of capitalized pronouns would be misleading." If, on the other hand, the ABSENCE of capitalized pronouns is misleading, then blame God. For that is how the Bible was written in the original languages. The argument that the original manuscripts (as well as certain English translations including, but not limited to, the King James) are somehow misleading sounds to me like criticism of the Author of the book. (I am not writing the Bible. I can capitalize in my personal writing whenever I want to. That is not the issue here.) . . . My point is: Since you apparently do not understand my original reply, quoted above, then you could continue to ask questions about the lack of capitalization of pronouns until the Rapture, but any answer would be meaningless to you. That is, if you cannot grasp the concept that "In some cases scholars are uncertain whether pronouns in the original texts refer to God or someone else. In these cases the presence of capitalized pronouns would be misleading." . . . Again, WHO is going to make those decisions? Sincere laymen, Catholics, Protestants, Charismatics, non-Charismatics, liturgical churches, non-liturgical churches, the Mormons, the Jehovah's Witnesses, the Christian scientists? . . . If only the solution to the problem of capitalization were as simple and simplistic as you imply they are! I'm not against capitalization. I'm just against every Thomas, Richard and Henry with a red pencil tampering with the Bible. |
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247 | If elect is not choose, then what is it? | Job 38:1 | kalos | 1788 | ||
Thank you for your sensible, scriptural posting of 03-24-2001. I would like to comment on your Note, the part where you say, "That man chooses isn't in debate, the issue is who enabled him to choose?" . . . Exactly! That man chooses is indisputable. Allow me to quote from the Baker Theological Dictionary of the Bible (p. 199, Baker Books, 1996). "In the Scriptures the term 'choose' is used of both God and human beings. With respect to human beings, it covers all human decisions. ...God also makes choices and by a large margin, the term 'choose' is used in Scripture to refer to the choices of God rather than human choices." . . . Footnote: 'Elect' means THE SAME THING AS 'choose.' Here is the dictionary definition of 'elect': "to CHOOSE (as a course of action) especially by preference ( example: might elect to sell the business)." Therefore 'choosing' equals 'election.' (Dictionary definition of 'election': "the right, power, or privilege of MAKING A CHOICE.") . . . My point: when the anti-Calvinist, anti-election, anti-everything crowd refuses to agree with the ordinary meaning of the English words 'elect' and 'choose', they make it impossible to even discuss election. |
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248 | Tongues - do you realize... | Matt 11:13 | kalos | 1786 | ||
Do you realize the question of tongues is one subject about which there can be no pure objectivity? Everyone on earth has either spoken in tongues or they haven't. Either way, one's answer will be influenced by one's experience in this matter. | ||||||
249 | Is Biblical literacy dead?Or is prophecy | Matt 11:13 | kalos | 1785 | ||
The following was posted on 03-24-2001. "Being especially wary of people who claim to be Apostle or Prophets. Jesus warns us to beware of people who say, "I am He". I agree. I would also like to add the following. The Word tells us to prove the spirits. 1 John 4:1 (ASV) "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world." What is the test of a true prophet? It is very simple. Deut 18:22 (RSV) "when a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the word does not come to pass or come true, that is a word which the LORD has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously, you need not be afraid of him." . . . On the other hand, the existence of false prophets does not preclude (rule out in advance) the existence of true prophets. Don't throw out the baby with the bath water. |
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250 | Does Jude 1:17 answer Eph 4:11? | Eph 4:11 | kalos | 1676 | ||
Jude 1:17 proves that the 'pneumatika', spritual gifts, ceased at some point in the past? I hardly think so. Quoting Jude 1:17 to prove this point is really stretching things a bit, don't you think? Why do people quote 1-2 lines of Scripture followed by 20 lines of "reasoning" to make their point? Is there no clear verse of Scripture that answers Charis' question? | ||||||
251 | Yes, but Is Easter of pagan origin? | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 1658 | ||
My sincere thanks for your answer. Can you support your answer with either Scriptural or historical references? Generally, I sort of agree with you. Nowhere in the Bible are we commanded to remember the birth of Jesus (Christmas). But we are definitely commanded to remember his death and resurrection (Easter). However, this alone doesn't answer the questions, "Is Easter derived from a Pagan celebration? What is the historical origin of Easter?" Surely the Bible makes no mention of bunny rabbits, Easter eggs, Easter egg baskets and hunts, Ft. Lauderdale, chocolate candy, etc. | ||||||
252 | Where did Easter get its name? | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 1565 | ||
Easter - what is its origin? Is it true Easter is derived from a Pagan celebration? |
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253 | Is Easter mentioned in the Bible? | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 1564 | ||
Is Easter mentioned in the Bible? The celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ has become referred to often as "Easter". But is this term even mentioned in the Bible? |
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254 | Does anyone remember this verse? | 1 Cor 16:14 | kalos | 1553 | ||
To whom it may concern: "Let all that ye do be done in love." 1 Cor 16:14 American Standard Version (ASV 1901) |
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255 | Please explain this verse? | Mark 15:34 | kalos | 1551 | ||
Subject: Please explain this verse? Mark 15:34 Note: "That's the way I see it too. It's too bad no one responded to you directly." What in the world is this forum coming to? Out of more than a dozen replies, only one person responded to the question directly? What a pity that only one among us had the great wisdom and knowledge to respond directly -- capitalized pronouns and all! Yeah, right. |
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256 | ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTHANI? | Mark 15:34 | kalos | 1537 | ||
Why have you forsaken me? Mark 15:34 "Jesus felt keenly His abandonment by the Father, resulting from God's wrath being poured out on Him as the substitute for sinners." (p. 1500, MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997) . . . 2 Cor 5:21 "'sin for us.' God the Father, using the principle of imputation, treated Christ as if He were a sinner though He was not, and had Him die as a substitute to pay the penalty for the sins of those who believe in Him. On the cross, He did not become a sinner (as some suggest), but remained as holy as ever. He was treated as if He were guilty of all the sins ever committed by all who would ever believe, though He committed none. The wrath of God was exhausted on Him and the just requirement of God's law met for those for whom He died." (p. 1772, MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997) . . . JVH0212 "[being] ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you." 1 Pet 3:15 (ASV 1901) |
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257 | Best commentary on Revelation? | Revelation | kalos | 1511 | ||
Best commentary on revelation? . . . This is another non-answer to a question originally posted on 03-13-2001, 8:56PM. I hope that some of the members of this forum find the following to be informative and of interest. . . . I fully concur with EdB's (see Answer on Revelation by EdB, 03-20-2001, 1:19PM) short list of authors recommended for their reliability and trustworthiness. Following is a list of authors who, in my opinion, are doctrinally sound, reliable, and trustworthy in their teachings and writings. They are rooted firmly in the Bible and in the mainstream of the historic Christian faith. They are: . . . 1) The Christian Research Institute; 2)David Jeremiah; 3) D. James Kennedy; 4) John MacArthur; 5) Josh McDowell; 6) Charles Caldwell Ryrie; 7) Adrian Rogers; 8) R.C. Sproul; 9) Charles Stanley; 10) Chuck Swindoll. . . . (Disclaimer: Infallibility is claimed neither for or by any man on this list. No man is infallible. No translation of the Bible is infallible. Only the Bible itself IN THE ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS is both without error and incapable of error. Also, I do not claim this to be an exhaustive list of every reliable author in the history of the church. These names are merely among today's best known and most trusted teachers and writers. If I left out your favorite, I apologize. I am only speaking for myself, and no one else.) |
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258 | The sensational or the reliable? | Revelation | kalos | 1504 | ||
Has everyone read EdB's reply, quoted below? Thank you, EdB, for one of the best comments I've ever read in this forum. I agree: Stick with known, reliable authors, ones you can trust. The following names several of them. "Get away from the sensational look at books by Dr Stanley Horton pub. Gospel Publishing House, Dr. David Jeremiah pub. World publishers, Dr. John MacArthur pub Moody or Nelson. Another book you might want to look at is Revelation Four Views edited by Steve Gregg pub. Nelson. I agree with the one name given J. Vernon McGee, you can trust him." (Posted to this forum by EdB, 03-20-2001, 1:19PM.) (Note to EdB:I hope you don't mind me quoting you here. I felt that your reply deserved the widest audience possible. --JVH0212) |
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259 | Define "Pope." | 1 Pet 2:9 | kalos | 1493 | ||
Thank you for the challenge of a question that is harder to answer, more controversial and emotional. Before I can answer your question, I will ask you one. Define "Pope." (I'll act like some of the members of this forum and pretend I never heard of a dictionary and let you do the work yourself, not having the ambition to look it up for myself.) | ||||||
260 | How do I choose a new church home? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1491 | ||
What should I look for when choosing a new church home? | ||||||
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