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241 | Theoretical Question | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 139724 | ||
Dustprophet, Maybe I'm not following, but could you clarify what you mean by "and we must seperate the EVil God From the Good God." Scripture teaches that there is only one God (Deut. 6:4). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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242 | Theoretical Question | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 139745 | ||
Eric, I'm sorry, but I'm not only NOT following your theology, I have to wonder where you're coming from?! "YOUR GOD and he does not pardon TRANSGRESSIONS". Who is this Angel that was to oversee Isreal through the forest..To become their God...and who would not Pardon their transgressions? The scary thing is it was Satan." Say what? Can you clarify this from a biblical perspective. Its' new to me... "This is obvious to anyone with eyes to see that they are NOT THE SAME BEING." How so and on what basis? Maybe you could proide us some background as to where you're at "spiritually"? Do you acknowledge Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour? Do you embrace the whole of scripture- both OT and NT- as authoritative? This would help. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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243 | Theoretical Question | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 139749 | ||
Eric, You don't make sense! You say "The old testimon God was a murderer. Jesus is not. The old testimont God did not forgive Transgressions (Ah what did the REAL god WARN MOSES before they got into the wilderness??) BINGO!!!" This is simply not true for a couple of major reasons: 1. This goes against Gods' character- He is sovereign (Ps. 115:3), just, holy and righteous! "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Lovingkindness and truth go before You." (Ps. 89:14) 2. He did (and does) pardon iniquity. His forgiveness of man’s sin is characteristic of God: Ex 34:7; Nu 14:18; Ne 9:17; Ps 86:5; 99:8; Da 9:9) It is also based on His character: Ex 34:6–7; Ps 51:1; 103:8–12; Is 55:7; Mi 7:19) It's not clear how and why you have this perpective, but it's definitely not, BINGO my friend. As God is one, he cannot deny Himself or act contrary to his Character. Do you therefore deny the trinity? Speaking the truth in Love, BradK |
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244 | pre-marital sex | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 139750 | ||
Dustprophet, This sounds more like Gnosticism. How is this "the way of God"? Inquiring minds would like to know- gnosis- you know! BradK |
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245 | Theoretical Question | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 139757 | ||
Eric, I read quite well, thank you! It would be kind of you to provide a better basis and foundation for your assertions so that we can better understand you and where you're coming from. I prefer not to assume:-) As you are new to the Forum, I welcome you, However, it would be wise of you to read and familiarize yourself with the posting guidelines and Terms of Use. May God bless you. BradK |
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246 | Theoretical Question | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 139763 | ||
Hello Eric, 1. Please be a bit more tolerant, my friend. You are the one making assertions that are not true. It is incorrect to ASSUME that I don't understand and YOU do. Why don't you be so kind as to enlighten me and show me the error of my ways? You've proved nothing up to this point other than the fact of making assumptions. 2. What makes you think I don't believe in the GRACE OF GOD? Titus 2:11-12 sums up one of my theme verses and puts God's grace right down where the "rubber meets the road"! 3. You obviously do not believe in the trinity! The overwhelming majority on this Forum do. Might you again be so kind as to provide a little basis for where you coming from? What is you theological persuasion, denominational affiliation, etc. It is quite honestly very difficult to dialog with a new-comer (such as yourself) and seek any type of meaningful understanding without having established any basis. In other words, where are both of us coming from? I do not know your point of reference. If you'd care to view my user profile- feel free. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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247 | Hank - Doctrine from God or Man ? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 145994 | ||
Hi Merv, I hope you (and the rest of us) continue to struggle with certain issues over the next 2 years- and then some. We all need to wrestle with the things of scripture and be challenged in our thinking. That's how we learn. I've learned and been challenged a great deal in my almost 3 years on the SBF. Unfortunately most, when challenged, seek comfort in the safety of other like-minded individuals and leave in disgust. If it is truly your "hope that this forum can give me a great opportunity to discuss the Bible with fellow believers", then stick around, learn and grow. It's OK to disagree, but the maturity is in HOW we handle disagreement. As John Maxwell has wisely said, "Learning is the beginning of listening." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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248 | passover offering you get 7 blessings? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 146240 | ||
Manyapples, My colleagues, Hank and Steve have already given you a good basis for your question. Might I add a couple of thoughts: 1. This type of teaching might be better labled "Show Me the Money" from the movie Jerry Maguire. 2. Ask yourself about your motive to do so. In this scenario, why else would someone seek to "give a passover offering"? Because Benny has PROMISED (on behalf of the Lord) that the Lord will give you something for doing so! This "god" is nothing more than a vending machine for us to go to to get something. How about seeking Him as Job did in Job. 1:9 or Psalm 46:10:-) Most likely the reason you didn't catch the bible references is that there are none! I hope this helps, BradK |
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249 | Hank - Doctrine from God or Man ? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 147020 | ||
Hi Merv, Well, I hadn't given it much thought and don't honestly know to what you refer, so I guess not:-) Could you clarify? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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250 | Hank - Doctrine from God or Man ? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 147278 | ||
Hi Merv, Here is my brief answer to your question. I would look at 3 things: 1. We need to understand what the relationship of believers was prior to the cross: Eph. 2:11-13 says, "11 Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called “Uncircumcision” by the so-called “Circumcision,” which is performed in the flesh by human hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ." 2. As I believe the cross to be the pivotal point in scripture, what did it do regarding our relationship to the law? Paul tells us in Romans 6:14, "For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace." And further, in Romans 7:6, "But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and not in oldness of the letter." I think this is a key distinction to note. Also, in Col. 2:14 he writes, "having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross." 3. I would submit Romans 14 in answer to you. We should note that the "kingdom of God is not food and drink". (vs. 17) The overriding principle is verse 14: "I know and am convinced in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself; but to him who thinks anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean." The operative word here is, "grace". I should show grace to you because, "we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another." I would accept you as a brother, regardless of out differences in how we view the law. I would hope you could do the same. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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251 | Hank - Doctrine from God or Man ? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 147436 | ||
Hi Merv, Did I detect a little sarcasm in your response? I trust not:-) I'm not trying to be flippant or cavalier, but honest. I think Galatians 5:1, 13 answers the abuse of freedom and liberty quite well. No one- least not myself- is "making a mockery of God's law." As I've said before, the Christian life is not about seeing how close to the edge we can get, but about seeing how close to the Savior we can be. How about Gal. 5:16 as to what we should strive for? I just hope that those who seek to be "lawkeepers" are not fooling themselves into thinking they're living holy. The law can give one a false sense of righteousness and even pride. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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252 | Does God have wings? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 150597 | ||
Hi Danny P, You are shouting when you use all caps! Your opinions are interesting, but little else. Could you possibly establish a sound basis for your points and then back them clearly with scripture when you answer? The hit-n-run method doesn't seem to be working real well- at lwast with me:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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253 | Does God have wings? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 150598 | ||
Hi Danny, As you seem to be shouting to be heard, could you please take some time to explain yourself? As you quote "IF YOU BELIEVE THAT THE BIBLE IS THE END OF GOD'S WORK THAN THERE IS NO REASON TO LIVE TODAY. THAT IS COMPLETLY CONTRARY TO THE TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE" Could you provide some "teachings of the bible" that would back up your opinions? To say something is one matter. To provide proof and back up one's assertions is quite another! Please take some time to read and understand what this Study Bible Forum is all about. You might want to review the "Terms of Use" so as to familiarize yourself a bit. I think it would help:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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254 | Does God have wings? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 150619 | ||
Hi Danny, Not that it matters particularly, but it is not my intent to "chase you around" and argue with anything you say. I'm just trying to be direct in my communication to you in hopes you'll clue me as to where you're coming from. ( feel free to see my user profile if you'd like) It is just that this is a Study Bible Forum and to date, in your 20 plus posts, you've offered little more than just your opinion! You've given no solid basis for any of your contentions other than what you say. Maybe this doesn't matter to you:-) Danny, opinions are a dime a dozen so -to-speak. What matters- and what I'm trying to impress upon you- is that there is a higher standard required on the Forum if you desire to be taken seriously. That is why I again implore you to check the guidelines out to see if your expectations and the purpose of this Forum are in agreement. I think you'll find it "smoother sailing" if they are. That's all. We only help each other if both of us clearly understands and knows where the other one is coming from. Truth is what matters, not opinion or speculation. My standard is the Word of God in accord with 2 Tim. 3:16. Would you agree with John 17:17 that Gods' Word is the sole source of truth for the faith and practice of believers? If not, could you be specific in your response? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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255 | why go to a doctor for healing | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 150903 | ||
Hi Jorja, Your opinion regarding Doctors is interesting and I have no problem there. However, your unqualified statement that "As faith grows you will need medical assistance less and less until one day not at all" seems to be lacking scriptural foundation? Can you provide any? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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256 | why go to a doctor for healing | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 151220 | ||
Hi Jorja, We may have to disagree on this matter:-) I'm going to guess that you're not a medical Doctor, because I think your advice may be seriously errant! In all seriousness, may I enquire: 1. have you ever been sick or seen a doctor? be honest:-); 2. Many of the scriptures you cited I'm familiar with but you have completely ignored the context. I would agree that Gods' Word is sufficient for our faith and practice. However, that is a long stretch from checking our minds out and ignoring those that God may have placed to assist us medically, don't you think? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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257 | The Bible written in code ? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 152145 | ||
Hi meusing, Just a comment or two on your statement. If I understand you correctly, you're painting with a very broad brush, brother:-) 1. Scripture nowhere says that all will believe or that all who read scripture will either. Christ spoke to this in John 5:39-40, "Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life."; 2. kalos' example of Michael Drosnin, the author of the Bible code speaks for itself; 3. Empirically we know this is not the case! Look around us at those who diligently study the scriptures, from the JW's to the Mormans and even liberal theologians. Life is in Christ, not the scriptures alone! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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258 | The Bible written in code ? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 152189 | ||
Hi meusing, You didn't open up a can of worms on my end:-) I have seen Bishop Spngs' book on the shelf. In my opinion, it's not worth the paper its' written on! Sadly, there's a market for his fodder:-( Spong is clearly a very liberal "christian" who denies all the cardinal doctrines of the faith- Orthodoxy. His agenda is basically that there are many valid ways to God. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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259 | The Interpreation of #'s | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 153683 | ||
Hi Ominous, Why would you recommend kabalah? What is your knowledge of it and how does it relate to the Bible? BradK |
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260 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 154441 | ||
First off, I'd stop calling people Shirley! Then, I'd stop reposting after being revoked. That's just being dishonest, but seems to be the modus operandi of the Watchtower Organization. Finally, I'd believe in the Lord, Jesus Christ, the true God and the one to whom belongs salvation. (1 John 5:20) Incidentally, Christianity is not a religion, its' a personal relationship with the living God. As for me and my house, we'll serve the Lord. BradK |
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