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241 | number 5 means in the bible. | 1 Sam 17:40 | stjohn | 218636 | ||
Hi Searcher, I hope you don't mind my stepping in here but, you are just repeating yourself with the same points you made in your previous post. I guess if you don't have anything to add then you have made your case. I think we can all agree though that 5 mostly means 5, but the Bible sometimes does put special significance to certain numbers, and I also think we all agree that we should not put too much time in studying biblical numerology because it can take our focus off the important message of the gospel. You also ask if scripture was provided. Well I guess you missed it because it indeed was. 1 Sam. 17:40; Matt. 14:17; Ex. 26:3; Lev. 26:8 John |
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242 | scripture, key words for tree of life | Gen 2:1 | stjohn | 218629 | ||
"Also, why are you at wit’s end? Do you have a concordance? Have you heard of E-Sword?" I'm taking a wild guess, but maybe a student, conning some one else to do their research for them? Usually in a case like this where its not so clear, I'll just point them in the right direction without actually giving them the answer. |
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243 | Alien life | 2 Tim 1:9 | stjohn | 218623 | ||
Dear mamayama1, Welcome to the forum! I don't doubt your sincerity or honesty, but... the 'Bible' says nothing at all about OFO's. You have asked in regard to this subject before and have been given very good, sound biblical advice. You would do very well indeed to follow it. If you'd like to read more biblically based information on this subject please visit: http://www.gotquestions.org/vast-universe.html (and) http://www.gotquestions.org/aliens-UFOs.html This is a Bible study, (Please review terms of use) not a UFO discussion board. Please refrain from asking any more questions about this subject, it has been dealt with quite sufficiently. I hope this doesn't discourage you from visiting us to study God's Word. Thank you. John |
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244 | Where is the third heaven? | 2 Cor 12:2 | stjohn | 218608 | ||
To put it in simple terms. In Paul's culture, and many ancient cultures, the first heaven is thought to be where the birds fly and clouds float, the second heaven is thought of as where the sun moon and star's reside, and the third heaven is the spiritual realm where God and the angels make their residence. |
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245 | Why is this verse here? | Luke 6:40 | stjohn | 218584 | ||
Hi Yen, Well quite simply, Mat 15:14, Luk 6:39 are both speaking of the Pharisees and Scribes. Their self-righteousness missed the mark and they did not see Christ for who he was though they saw with their eyes all the miracles he performed, and saw no need for their own repentence and to follow Him. So it was also for those who followed them (Isa 42:18-20) Mat 7:17, Luk 6:43 both speak of charrector. We should be able to see clearly whether a person is following Christ by their outward expression of faith and whether they are living a life led be the Spitit of God by their actions. -"But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit." Gal 5:18-25 John |
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246 | Balaam's oracles | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 218576 | ||
Hi begbie, This sounds very much like a question for a reading assignment. You should start by reading the chapters carefully, and if you are having trouble understanding them, you can do some research at: http://www.ewordtoday.com/comments/ May God bless you in your studies. |
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247 | How similar would we be to the angels? | Matt 22:30 | stjohn | 218574 | ||
The Scriptures say no more about it then this. 1 Cor 13:12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known. 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. Matt 22:30 "For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. Any more then that would be speculation. |
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248 | Why is this verse here? | Luke 6:40 | stjohn | 218548 | ||
Dear Yen... I have to agree with Searcher on this. I too am having trouble understanding your logic. Could you please explain how these verses are 'in essence' different teachings? Since they are 'in essence' talking about the same thing. John |
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249 | Why was the birthright important? | Genesis | stjohn | 218534 | ||
Hi JEnsley1, Birthright is not only found to be important in Genesis, but it's importance is seen throughout the Bible: Easton's Bible Dictionary (1.) This word denotes the special privileges and advantages belonging to the first-born son among the Jews. He became the priest of the family. Thus Reuben was the first-born of the patriarchs, and so the priesthood of the tribes belonged to him. That honour was, however, transferred by God from Reuben to Levi (Numbers 3:12, 13; 8:18). (2.) The first-born son had allotted to him also a double portion of the paternal inheritance (Deuteronomy 21:15-17). Reuben was, because of his undutiful conduct, deprived of his birth-right (Genesis 49:4; 1 Chronicles 5:1). Esau transferred his birth-right to Jacob (Genesis 25:33). (3.) The first-born inherited the judicial authority of his father, whatever it might be (2 Chronicles 21:3). By divine appointment, however, David excluded Adonijah in favour of Solomon. (4.) The Jews attached a sacred importance to the rank of "first-born" and "first-begotten" as applied to the Messiah (Romans 8:29; Colossians 1:18; Hebrews 1:4-6). As first-born he has an inheritance superior to his brethren, and is the alone true priest. |
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250 | Why is this verse here? | Luke 6:40 | stjohn | 218530 | ||
Hi nthnobdvs, Sorry for my criticism, it wasn't really called for. Sometimes I can be very obtuse, sorry. You are right of course with your approach to understanding Scripture by first understanding the book, then chapter, then verse, thus seeing the whole picture and giving us a better view of the little pieces and how they fit together. John |
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251 | Why is this verse here? | Luke 6:40 | stjohn | 218528 | ||
Hi nthnob... All of these verses are interrelated in how Jesus saw what the Pharisees were doing in the way they were teaching the children of Israel. They are the 'blind guides' of v 39, and in verse 40, He is admonishing His disciples to not be like them and think more of themselves then their teacher. Read in context with what Jesus was trying to get across to them, they fit together quite well. Perhaps we should think more about what God is trying to tell us, rather then focusing on, why He said what He said the way He said it. God said it just like He wanted to, so lets put our energy in understanding what that is. Hope that helps John |
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252 | Correction | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 218512 | ||
Dear ydida, There is an unwritten convention on the forum to mark replies as a note: that way it remains attached to the original thread and is much easer to follow. The person you wish to receive the note, will be notified via email. And it also helps keep the front page free from clutter. :-) Thanks John |
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253 | Who opposed Jesus' ministry? | 2 Tim 2:15 | stjohn | 218510 | ||
Dear tigerwillow, Welcome to the forum! Here at SBF we will quite often get questions from students who have been given what looks very much like reading assignments. Though we do wish to help them, we do not wish to do their work for them. And I'm sure their teachers would appreciate that. Would you please join us in our efforts to guide these students by encouraging them to do their own research. Thanks very much. John |
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254 | Why? | Luke 5:23 | stjohn | 218413 | ||
Ok, I think I get it now. Still not sure where that fits in with the context, or that that was actually the trust of the question, but I 'kinda' get your point. kinda like, I think the question was 'kinda' moot... :-) Thanks WOS! John p.s. It's been a while since we've seen you posting at SBF. Good to have you back! :-) |
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255 | Reconciliation of Scripture | Luke 14:26 | stjohn | 218411 | ||
Hi Yen.. A simple explanation of Luke 14:26 will clear up any discrepancy we may see in these two verses. I don't think I can say it any better then John Gill. Verse 26. If any man come to me,.... Not in a corporeal, but in a spiritual way; nor barely to hear him preach; but so come, as that he believes in him, applies to him for grace, pardon, righteousness, life, and salvation; professes to be his, submits to his ordinances, and desires to be a disciple of his; and hate not his father and mother, and wife and children, and brethren and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple: not that proper hatred of any, or all of these, is enjoined by Christ; for this would be contrary to the laws of God, to the first principles of nature, to all humanity, to the light of nature, to reason and divine revelation: but that these are not to be preferred to Christ, or loved more than he, as it is explained in Matthew 10:37 yea, these are to be neglected and forsaken, and turned from with indignation and resentment, when they stand in the way of the honour and interest of Christ, and dissuade from his service: such who would be accounted the disciples of Christ, should be ready to part with their dearest relations and friends, with the greatest enjoyment of life, and with life itself, when Christ calls for it; or otherwise they are not worthy to be called his disciples."-- John Gill http://www.ewordtoday.com/comments/luke/gill/luke14.htm John |
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256 | Why? | Luke 5:23 | stjohn | 218408 | ||
um, sorry WOS, I think it must be my fault because I didn't communicate it well? I never said or even implied that the man was not healed. I agree with what you wrote, but I fail to see what you wrote having relevance to the question. Sorry Brother, but you lost me. And I don't really think the question hits on the thrust of the passage. It may be just me, but it seems kinda irrelevant, to ask why did or didn't Jesus do something this way or that way, instead of focusing on what He did do and try to understand from that perspective rather then trying to see it from a scenario perspective that never even happened. Sorry if it offends, but I think by there nature, those kind of questions are kinda moot. John p.s. thanks for the spelling correction. :-) |
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257 | Why? | Luke 5:23 | stjohn | 218402 | ||
1) Being God omniscient, He new what would come out of the hearts of the Pharisees, so His demonstration was to perhaps show them and all His deity. 2) Though the man didn't get up and walk, his palsy may well have been already healed when Jesus forgave his sins. The Scripture really doesn't say, so we would be reading into it what isn't there by assuming that the man was not already healed. We don't really know one way or the other, so the question is sorta mute. John |
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258 | What does He mean? | Luke 5:23 | stjohn | 218399 | ||
Dear Andrew, Very well said, succinct, not at all convoluted as far as I could tell. If I may add though, since the Pharisees believed rightly that only God could forgive sin and most probably understanding only He could heal palsy as well, thus, I believe it was equally easy for Jesus, the God-Man, to say with impunity (though He would ultimately pay the price) both, and impossible for a mere-man to say either, thus, most brilliantly and emphatically demonstrating axiom proof, He was God and able not only say but do, both. John p.s. Actually, I think you may have said it better. :-) |
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259 | summary of profet Amos? | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 218391 | ||
Hi daofda, Welcome to the forum! May I ask if this is a homework question? You could google, The Prophet Amos, and I'm sure you will find plenty of information. :-) John |
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260 | 1 Timothy 6:3 | 1 Cor 9:19 | stjohn | 218389 | ||
Dear fellowlaborer, Welcome to the forum! Are you sure you meant to say you will 'enjoin' prayer? I'm sorry for stepping in here, but I'm a bit confused by your statement. Enjoin; means to forbid or prohibit. Is that what you mean? |
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