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241 | Help! Unclean vs clean meat? | Acts | MJH | 205781 | ||
Yeah, sorry Jim...ahh John. MJH |
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242 | Help! Unclean vs clean meat? | Acts | MJH | 205779 | ||
Jim, Sorry, the note left to Doc was in context of our earlier discussion. I don't think Paul argued against the covenant made with Moses, but my statement was that when Paul did make a ruling on something, he always backed it up with earlier Scriptures primarily the book of Moses. I suppose reading my post as a stand alone; one would get your impression. Thanks for allowing me to clarify. MJH |
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243 | Help! Unclean vs clean meat? | Acts | MJH | 205774 | ||
Doc, A pleasure as always. I wish I had more time...so I will be late in responding fully. I did read the totality of the scriptures you listed. Prov. 30:6 I agree with whole heartedly and hope to always divine the Truth of God's Word. Just a note: I am not attempting to convince you, but your grasp of the Text and willingness to discuss provides a wonderful sharpening (as iron sharpens iron....) Plus, you come from the same doctrinal back ground as I in most respects. A few notes before I find the time to address your response in full: 1) I hold to the hermeneutic that later scripture can not contradict earlier scripture (of course, no Scripture can contradict any other). So if Paul is going to argue that the everlasting covenant that God made with Israel would be cancelled, he needs to go back to the books of Moses for proof. We see him doing this a lot to root his arguments in the Scriptures. 2) If God can break a covenant he made at Sinai, then what keeps him from breaking the covenant found in Jeremiah? Where lies assurance.... for every passage you can find that seems to write off Israel and the covenant, I could find 10 that say it's eternal and God would never break it. It is His faithfulness that leads us into right relationship with Him, not our own. 3) There are no covenants in the New Testament. The "New Covenant" spoken of is of course from Jer. 31 where God makes it clear he will never abandon his people Israel. It also makes it clear that the New Covenant is the commands (ie. the stipulations of the Old) written on the heart. I contend that Abraham, Moses, David, et. al. had the Law written on their hearts and were as much a part of the New Covenant as we are, only they came before the blood of that covenant was shed and we come after. 4) Our understanding of what a covenant is may be somewhat different. I hold that a covenant agreement with the stipulations it contains is unalterable. Alter any part of it and you break the whole of it. James 2:10. It would seem superfluous for God to say that He Himself can not add or subtract to the covenant. After all, He is faithful and let everyone else be a liar. 5) It is my understanding that when, in Ex 24, the people said, “We will do everything you have said.” That was the agreement, ie. the Old agreement that they broke just a few days later with the golden calf. Deut 30 is our first picture of the New agreement where it says that “it is not too hard for you . . . it is in your heart and in your mind that you may do it.” In Romans 10, Paul uses this Text and inserts Jesus into it directly connecting Him to the covenant, yet through Jesus, the Law is written on our hearts and in our minds. In fact, in this, Jesus becomes our Law (or is our Law.) No I am wondering….so until later, God bless as always MJH |
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244 | Rabbis not paid? | James 3:1 | MJH | 205630 | ||
Thomas8, I am not failure with the site, but there wasn't anything that seemed out of sorts. There are many good Torah and Jewish sites that are also believers in Jesus as the Messiah. (There are of course many bad sites too). Probably a good place to start would be http://jcstudies.com/ That is Dwight Pryor's site and he's been studying Hebrew Roots and Rabbinic Theology for a very long time. MJH |
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245 | Help! Unclean vs clean meat? | Acts | MJH | 205555 | ||
Doc, If Jesus removed a law of God he couldn't have been the Messiah. Deut 4:1-2" I am telling you everything he has commanded, so don't add anything or take anything away." Deut 12:32 "Don't add any [laws], and don't take any away." Deut 13 - the passage about a false prophet. Nullifying a Law of God is nullifying the whole thing. If Jesus is without sin, that is not possible. If Jesus is the Word in flesh, he can not nullify himself. MJH |
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246 | Rabbis not paid? | James 3:1 | MJH | 205554 | ||
Rabbinic Theology is never easy to nail down to a simple statement since there is so much discussion and disagreement within it. In fact, their very form of study revolves around questions and disagreement, so even if something is true "most of the time" does not mean it is true all of the time. For your question, my studies in Rabbinic Theology have taught me that the only Rabbis to be paid were those who taught the children. There are different types of Rabbis as well which developed mostly after the destruction of the Temple in 70 A.D. The Rabbis with "authority" were very few and might have received funding from disciples or relatives of disciples (or anyone choosing to provide.) The most common Torah Teacher was located in a certain area or town and provided for himself through his own labors. Work was (and still is) considered a high form of worship particularly work done to create. Hope this helps. Sorry I don't have proof texts, I don't have them memorized and I'm not going to hunt. MJH |
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247 | effects of water baptism | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 202099 | ||
Brad is correct, the search for baptism will help you a lot. In short, however; baptisms were practiced in Israel for centuries before Jesus day and are described in Exodus and Leviticus. A Mikvah (or baptism) was done when a change of status had occurred. For example: from unclean to clean, or from a life apart from the Law to a life within the Law (as John the Baptizer was doing with his "repentance" baptism.) When a person is "baptized" as we understand it, it also is a symbol of a change of status (that has already occurred) from being without the Messiah, to being with (in) Messiah. MJH |
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248 | What of the Law applies to me a believe? | Romans | MJH | 200902 | ||
Great examples Doc. They're excellent at making your point. I'm not sure if you understand that I agree with you probably completely. I know that you are not saying that, "any obedience at all to God throws out Grace." I know you're not antinomian. So, if Christians obey Law, they are not automatically trying to earn anything in the site of God. Any act of obedience done in love is a wonderful thing, I believe, and I am quite sure you do as well. God forbid anyone ever teach that our actions in relationship to any deed, law, or even doctrine can earn ourselves either salvation or a more favorable place before a Holy God. We are saved by faith alone through the Messiah Jesus alone by grace alone. MJH |
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249 | What of the Law applies to me a believe? | Romans | MJH | 200861 | ||
Doc, It seems that you are a bit upset with me here. Of all the people I've discussed with here on this site over the years, none have I respected more than you. Like I mentioned to Jeff, I may not realize how my typing always comes across. You said, "But I can guarantee you won't find it in a couple of pages worth of reading." You are very correct there. So far the best article I have found is 31 pages long. That's why I've had a hard time finding good writing. Most of them are short synopsis. "Scholarship takes some intellectual sweat, I fear!" - that is an understatement. It is great when you find a person who is doing it though, or to read the writings of those who came before. It's marveling. MJH |
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250 | What of the Law applies to me a believe? | Romans | MJH | 200860 | ||
Jeff, Sorry Jeff, I was sort of playing with you there (with the Roman's quotes). I know that Scripture has the answers we are looking for but not everyone reads them the same way and they were written in a specific context. Romans, of which I've studied and read, has more commentaries on it than any other book in the Bible. Honestly, I do hear what you are saying. And in part I agree. I just wasn't begging for a debate on the issue of the Law, I simply wanted to know if anyone had links to well written papers on the topic, that's all. Nothing more, nothing less. And yes, there seemingly is no end to it, but that doesn't mean I don't want to at the very least try to understand the opposing views. It is apparently possible that when one types, their words don’t always come across in the same light they meant for them to be read. If I was offensive, I apologize. God Bless too, MJH |
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251 | What of the Law applies to me a believe? | Romans | MJH | 200851 | ||
Doc, These keywords are both on the ridiculous side of things. I'm looking more for the coherent arguments and systematic theologies which fall within the rational realm of Christendom. I look forward to following your earlier links! Thanks again, MJH |
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252 | What of the Law applies to me a believe? | Romans | MJH | 200850 | ||
My question wasn't "Which is the correct view?" My question was, "Are their any articles that systematically spell out a particular theologies beliefs concerning the Law and the Christian?" Not that I am not thankful, but honestly, I'm just looking for good articles. I'm not even saying which view I personally agree with. MJH |
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253 | What of the Law applies to me a believe? | Romans | MJH | 200847 | ||
Romans 2:6 “God ‘will give to each person according to what he has done.’” Romans 2:13 “It is not those who hear the Law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the Law who will be declared righteous.” Romans 2:27 “The one who is not circumcised physically and yet obeys the Law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a Law-breaker.” Romans 3:31 “Do we, then, nullify the Law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the Law.” Romans 6:1 “What shall we say then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means!” Romans 6:15 “What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness?” Romans 7:12 “So then, the Law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good.” Romans 7:22 “For in my inner being I delight in God’s Law” Romans 8:3b “And so he condemned sin in sinful man, in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met is us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.” Romans 8:7 “The sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God’s Law, nor can it do so.” |
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254 | What of the Law applies to me a believe? | Romans | MJH | 200839 | ||
Hey Doc, Thanks for the links! Also, yes I know the doctrines and most the people you site and yes I could argue and discuss any side of this issue very well. I'm honestly not seeking to prove my thinking or understanding, I just can't/couldn't find available online a good argument that addressed this issue specifically. MJH |
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255 | What of the Law applies to me a believe? | Romans | MJH | 200831 | ||
Sorry, but that really isn't helpful. Sending me to Romans and asking me to refrain from finding out how different Theologies interpret it is the same as condemning this whole forum. You could as easy answer every question the same way. Covenant Theology and Dispensational theology disagree but both read Romans just to name two. Others say we ought to follow all of the Mosaic Law, and still others say we ought not to follow any. Both are reading Romans and neither is preaching works salvation. If you know of any quality thesis papers or articles of substance, I’d love to read them! MJH |
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256 | What of the Law applies to me a believe? | Not Specified | MJH | 200826 | ||
What of the Mosaic Law applies to me a Gentile Christian? I have been seeking an answer to this question for the last six years and have often been frustrated at the slow pace in finding good answers from people who have different views. I could use some help. While I have come a long way in my search and have ended up where I never expected when I started, I felt that it would have been more effective for me to have had quality articles written in support of each view. I have been surprised by the fact that it is very difficult to find any article written to answer this specific question. The best I could do was find mentions of it in passing, or in bullet point form. Maybe even a short 1-2 page paper giving the overall points of a theological viewpoint, but as of yet, I have not found one excellently written article which covers the topic thoroughly, and uses primary sources when applicable. In fact, most positions are so poorly written, that when confronted, the author is at a loss. Therefore, I am collecting the best of the best theological scholarly papers on this question from every main view point that has substance. If anyone here knows of good articles supporting any view well, I’d love to know of them. I have found none so far…only mediocre articles. MJH |
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257 | What of the Law applies to me a believe? | Romans | MJH | 200828 | ||
What of the Mosaic Law applies to me a Gentile Christian? I have been seeking an answer to this question for the last six years and have often been frustrated at the slow pace in finding good answers from people who have different views. I could use some help. While I have come a long way in my search and have ended up where I never expected when I started, I felt that it would have been more effective for me to have had quality articles written in support of each view. I have been surprised by the fact that it is very difficult to find any article written to answer this specific question. The best I could do was find mentions of it in passing, or in bullet point form. Maybe even a short 1-2 page paper giving the overall points of a theological viewpoint, but as of yet, I have not found one excellently written article which covers the topic thoroughly, and uses primary sources when applicable. In fact, most positions are so poorly written, that when confronted, the author is at a loss. Therefore, I am collecting the best of the best theological scholarly papers on this question from every main view point that has substance. If anyone here knows of good articles supporting any view well, I’d love to know of them. I have found none so far…only mediocre articles. MJH |
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258 | any verses show ethical business profit? | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 200825 | ||
Hey, this really is an easy one: Except the "bible verse" is illusive in this case. What ever the market will bare. Charge the largest mark-up you can. Exceptions: when the welfare of others is greatly dependant on your product-service which they are unable to acquire from any other place. Example: A terrible storm hits, so you sell water for 10 dollars a bottle. You own a "Cash Store" (and can still sleep at night) and charge the poorest of the poor 500 percent to borrow money for two days. Obviously your regenerate heart should know if your violating "Loving your neighbor" but in 99 percent of cases, a business should charge what the market will pay. In any free market system, the market will drive prices. MJH |
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259 | Greek scholars help with translation? | Rom 2:14 | MJH | 200737 | ||
Doc, Granted you can (see further on the shoulders of giants)...and I have...and I value them for their theology and mostly of course their courage in light of the times they lived. Forever indebted are we to them! Calvin was always a preferred favorite in my upbringing. That being said, I've of recent come to see that Paul was not teaching that the Law of Moses was no longer applicable (or not applicable) to the lives of both Jews and Gentiles (ie. so I do see him saying "do the Law." Granted, I have not plowed these text (In Romans 2) like I should, but rather have been tilling the good soil of Galatians and ended up here on an excursion. So, I hold these "truths?" to be non-self evident and shall continue to work them over. It's been nearly 7 years now where I started this trek, allowing myself to ask the questions in search of the truth while holding so very tightly to the doctrine and teachings of the giants of the faith, some times too tightly. After all, beliefs that have been held for hundreds of years have been held that way for a reason. Either way, we all agree that salvation is through faith and faith in Jesus the Messiah alone both now, in the first century, and before the Messiah was born. MJH |
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260 | Greek scholars help with translation? | Rom 2:14 | MJH | 200716 | ||
Tim, Thanks so much for your confirmation that more than just one person found this. I like Cranfield's comment. I'm not sure how much work you went into for this, but it seems like a lot and I appreciate it. I responded more fully under Docs response only because it came second, so see there for why I was thinking about this. This is still something that is running around in my head while I drive and have time to think. I have not had time to put meat on it at all, so it may go nowhere. Thanks so much, MJH |
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